Russel Owusu Afrifa

Russel Owusu Afrifa

2 Publications2 Research Themes2 Open Access
Research Overview & Focus

The researcher has focused on enhancing the performance of recycled aggregate concrete through innovative replacement methods for coarse aggregates, particularly utilizing shredded waste plastics as replacements. Simultaneously, they have explored advanced applications of graphite-based materials in nuclear technology and radiation studies, emphasizing their role in sustainable construction practices. This work bridges physical sciences with applications in engineering and energy, highlighting their contributions to both concrete technology and nuclear sustainability.

Faculty Biography

Dr. Russell Owusu Afrifa is a Lecturer in the Civil Engineering Department, Kwame Nkrumah Universisty of Science and Technology. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering with over 15 years of Practice as a Structural Engineer.

Key Research Themes (2)
Physical Sciences

Graphite, nuclear technology, radiation studies

Physical Sciences

Recycled Aggregate Concrete Performance

Publications (2)

Rice Husk Ash as Partial Replacement of Cement in Sustainable Construction

Open Access
2024Graphite, nuclear technology, radiation studiesDOI: 10.4314/just.v1i1.2s

Performance of Concrete Using Shredded Waste Plastics as Replacement for Coarse Aggregate

Open Access
2023Recycled Aggregate Concrete PerformanceDOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2695917/v1
Academic Metrics
DepartmentDepartment of Civil Engineering
Total Publications2
Research Themes2
Open Access Papers2

Department of Civil Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

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