Felix Jojo Fianko Ayeh
The researcher focuses on advancing interdisciplinary research at the intersection of geophysics and environmental science, utilizing innovative methodologies such as geophysical and electrical resistivity studies to address challenges in soil mechanics, water flow processes, and geotechnical information systems. Their work emphasizes the application of advanced analytical techniques like interpretable AI for estimating soil moisture content and applying geophysical methods to site investigations and tailings management.
Faculty Biography
Dr. Ayeh is a Lecturer of Geotechnical Engineering in the Civil Engineering Department of KNUST. His academic and research interests are in the field of engineering behaviour of laterites and lateritic soil, resilience and sustainability of low volume rural roads, and site characterization. He is familiar with geophysical surveys for subsurface ground investigations. He is a high performing geotechnical engineer and researcher with a demonstrated capacity to perform and monitor in-situ testing, sampling and quality control of soil laboratory tests. He has expertise in the use of modern equipment for testing soils including the automated triaxial testing system; use of tensiometer for suction measurement in the field and laboratory; DCP for field monitoring of soil behaviour; etc. He is responsible for the planning, organization and coordination of activities of the geotechnical research group in KNUST. He is a member of the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE).
Geophysical and Geoelectrical Methods
Geophysical Methods and Applications
Soil and Unsaturated Flow
Tailings Management and Properties
Explainable Artificial Intelligence Estimation of Maximum Dry Density in Soil Compaction Based on Basic Soil Properties and Compaction Energy
The Use of Interpretable Artificial Intelligence Inferences in the Estimation of Optimal Moisture Content Utilizing Basic Soil Parameters
Compaction Verification of Lateritic Soil Using Electrical Resistivity: A Laboratory Study
Creating a System for Storing, Processing and Presenting Geotechnical Information for Ghana
THE USE OF RESISTIVITY MEASUREMENT TO AID IN INTERPRETING BOREHOLE LOG IN SITE INVESTIGATION
Department of Civil Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology