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Department of Chemical EngineeringPhysical SciencesSocial Sciences

Julius Cudjoe Ahiekpor

20 Publications8 Research Themes14 Open Access
Research Overview & Focus

The researcher's work spans a wide array of themes within the physical sciences domain, each contributing to addressing global challenges in energy, waste management, education, and community well-being. Their research integrates sustainable energy practices, municipal solid waste management strategies, higher education curricula development, and water-energy-food nexus studies across diverse domains. By examining the interplay between these areas, their work highlights how advancements in bioenergy production, anaerobic digestion processes, and curriculum improvement can collectively address challenges such as environmental contamination, waste generation, and energy education. Through a holistic approach, their publications underscore the importance of integrating scientific innovation with societal impact to drive meaningful change across Ghana and beyond.

Key Research Themes (8)
Physical Sciences

Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Production

Physical Sciences

Energy and Environment Impacts

Physical Sciences

Engineering Education and Curriculum Development

Physical Sciences

Fluoride Effects and Removal

Social Sciences

Higher Education Learning Practices

Physical Sciences

Municipal Solid Waste Management

Physical Sciences

Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes

Physical Sciences

Water-Energy-Food Nexus Studies

Publications (20)

A Review of Pretreatment Strategies for Anaerobic Digestion: Unlocking the Biogas Generation Potential of Wastes in Ghana

Open Access
2025Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas ProductionDOI: 10.3390/waste3030024

Investigating The Biochemical Methane Potential of Kumasi's Municipal Solid Wastes

Open Access
2025Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas ProductionDOI: 10.26437/ajar.v11i1.824

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Towards Waste Management in Ghana: Implications for Energy Production

2024Municipal Solid Waste ManagementDOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-68330-5_4

Municipal Solid Waste Generation Trend and Bioenergy Recovery Potential: A Review

Open Access
2023Municipal Solid Waste ManagementDOI: 10.3390/en16237753

Bioenergy: Physicochemical Properties and Energy Potential of Selected Wastes in KumasiGhana

Open Access
2023Energy and Environment ImpactsDOI: 10.17758/uruae19.f0123104

Electricity generation from biogas as resource recovery potential from solid waste composition in a mixed-income municipality

Open Access
2022Municipal Solid Waste ManagementDOI: 10.1016/j.clwas.2022.100067

Comparative Study of Waste to Energy Adaptation System at Asokore Mampong Municipality in the Ashanti Region of Ghana

Open Access
2022Municipal Solid Waste ManagementDOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2351760/v1

Modeling the behavior of Celtis mildbraedii sawdust and polyethylene terephthalate co-pyrolysis for syngas production

Open Access
2022Thermochemical Biomass Conversion ProcessesDOI: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01450

Cleaner energy potential analysis for composite biomass residues from decentralized sawmills in Ghana- A case study for Oforikrom Municipality

Open Access
2022Thermochemical Biomass Conversion ProcessesDOI: 10.1016/j.clet.2022.100563

Recent Development of Biomass and Plastic Co-Pyrolysis for Syngas Production

Open Access
2022Thermochemical Biomass Conversion ProcessesDOI: 10.9734/csji/2022/v31i130275

Biomass and plastic co-pyrolysis for syngas production: Characterisation of Celtis mildbraedii sawdust as a potential feedstock

Open Access
2022Thermochemical Biomass Conversion ProcessesDOI: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01208

Carbon Emission Reduction Potential and Economic Benefits of Introducing Modern Anaerobic Digestion Systems in Slaughterhouses in Ghana: The Case of Kumasi Abattoir

2021Water-Energy-Food Nexus Studies

A small-scale gasifier-generator fueled by cocoa pod husk for rural communities in Ghana

Open Access
2021Energy and Environment ImpactsDOI: 10.46855/energy-proceedings-7313

Potential of Bioenergy in Rural Ghana

Open Access
2021Energy and Environment ImpactsDOI: 10.3390/su13010381

Optimization of the pyrolysis of hardwood sawdust in a fixed bed reactor using surface response methodology.

2017Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes

Production of Bio-Oil in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects

Open Access
2016Thermochemical Biomass Conversion ProcessesDOI: 10.20546/ijcrar.2016.410.006

Assessing the Higher National Diploma Chemical Engineering programme in Ghana: students’ perspective

2012Engineering Education and Curriculum DevelopmentDOI: 10.1080/03043797.2012.667390

Use of solar water distiller for treatment of fluoride-contaminated water: The case of Bongo district of Ghana

Open Access
2011Fluoride Effects and RemovalDOI: 10.1016/j.desal.2011.05.044

Migrating from subject-based to competency-based training in Higher National Diploma Chemical Engineering: The case of Kumasi Polytechnic

2011Higher Education Learning PracticesDOI: 10.1016/j.ece.2011.04.001

Improving Sanitation in Ghana-Role of Sanitary Biogas Plants

2010Energy and Environment ImpactsDOI: 10.3923/jeasci.2010.125.133
Academic Metrics
DepartmentDepartment of Chemical Engineering
Total Publications20
Research Themes8
Open Access Papers14

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Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

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