Solomon Senyo Robert Gidigasu
The researcher's work spans multiple disciplines within earth and environmental sciences, with a focus on advancing understanding and managing complex systems through interdisciplinary approaches. Their research is centered around several key themes: soil stabilization techniques in geotechnical engineering, the environmental impacts of heavy metals, hydrological forecasting using artificial intelligence, integration of geochemistry and geology for environmental monitoring, waste management practices in tailings treatments, innovative methods in groundwater exploration, and comprehensive studies on root stability and seepage flow. Their work integrates advanced technologies such as machine learning algorithms, probabilistic seismic hazard analysis, and geophysical techniques to address challenges in soil stability, water resource management, contamination prevention, hydrological modeling, waste recycling, and coastal environment monitoring. This research underscores a unified approach to tackling multifaceted environmental issues across various scales.
Faculty Biography
Solomon S. R. Gidigasu is a Lecturer at the Department of Geological Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana. He holds a BSc, MPhil and PhD degrees in Geological Engineering from KNUST. He was a Teaching Assistant, Demonstrator and Graduate Assistant at the Geological Engineering Department prior to his appointment as Assistant Lecturer. He is an Engineering Geologist and a Geotechnical Engineer. He is a member of the following professional bodies - Ghana Institution of Engineering, Ghana Geotechnical Society and the Ghana Institution of Geoscientist.
Coastal and Marine Management
Fluoride Effects and Removal
Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
Geophysical and Geoelectrical Methods
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization
Groundwater and Watershed Analysis
Groundwater flow and contamination studies
Heavy metals in environment
Hydrological Forecasting Using AI
Hydrology and Watershed Management Studies
Rock Mechanics and Modeling
Seismic Performance and Analysis
Tailings Management and Properties
Tree Root and Stability Studies
Department of Geological Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology