Prof. Ahmad Addo

Professor


Research Areas/Interests

Modelling, simulation and optimisation of fermentation systems Design, modelling and optimisation of renewable energy systems Bioenergy Farm Mechanis...~more

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    PUBLICATIONS

    1. Amponsah, S. K., Addo, E.  Djidohopkin, and R.  B.  Olaye.  2021.  Performance assessment of  manual  rice  harvesting  methods under farmer’s field conditions. Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal, 23(2):162-169
    2. Neba, F. A., N. Y. Asiedu, Addo, J. Morken, S. W. Østerhusd and Razak Seidu. 2019. Use of attainable regions for synthesis and optimization of multistage anaerobic digesters. Applied Energy 242: 334–350 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.03.095
    3. Abunde, N. F., N. Y. Asiedu and Addo. 2019. Modeling, simulation and optimal control strategy for batch fermentation processes. International Journal of Industrial Chemistry https://doi.org/10.1007/s40090-019-0172-9
    4. Momodu, S. and Addo. 2019. Global CO2 emission reduction policies and West African electricity system: case for transformational access. AAS Open Research (Accepted for Publication).
    5. Diemuodeke, E.O., Addo, C.O.C. Oko, Y. Mulugetta, M.M. Ojapah. 2019. Optimal mapping of hybrid renewable energy systems for locations using multi-criteria decision-making algorithm. Renewable Energy 134: 461-477 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2018.11.055
    6. Dorvlo, S. Y., Addo, F. Kemausuor, S. Abenney-Mickson, J. Ahrenfeldt and and U. Henriksen. 2018. Evaluating the effect of two chimney configurations on the overall airflow and heat transfer of a biomass cook stove. Journal of Clean Energy Technologies Vol. 6, No. 5 doi: 10.18178/jocet.2018.6.5.488
    7. Addo, A. and S. K. Amponsah. 2018. Present status and future prospects of agricultural machinery industry in Ghana. AMA 49(2): 87-94.
    8. Amponsah, S. K., A, Addo, A. Dzisi, B. Asante and D. Afona. 2018. Assessment of rice farmers’ knowledge and perception of harvest and postharvest losses in Ghana. Cogent Food and Agriculture doi:10.1080/23311932.2018.1471782
    9. Essien, E., Addo, A. and Dzisi, K.A. 2018. Determining the efficiency of the government of Ghana’s network grain storage facilities. West African Journal of Applied Ecology 26: 234-241
    10. Essien, E., K. A. Dzisi and Addo. 2018. Decision support system for designing sustainable multi-stakeholder networks of grain storage facilities in developing countries. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture 147: 126-130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2018.02.019
    11. Amponsah, S. K., Addo, K. A. Dzisi, J. Moreira and S. Ndindeng. 2018. Comparative evaluation of mechanised and manual threshing options for Amankwatia and AGRA rice varieties in Ghana. Journal of Agricultural Engineering LVIII:684 doi:10.4081/jae.2017.684
    12. Amponsah, S. K., Addo, K. A. Dzisi, J. Moreira and S. Ndindeng. 2017. Performance evaluation and field characterization of the Sifang mini rice combine harvester. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 33(4): 479-489. doi: 10.13031/aea.11876
    13. Momodu, S., Addo, J. F. K. Akinbami and Y. Mulugetta. 2017. Low-carbon development strategy for the West African electricity system: preliminary assessment using system dynamics approach. Energy, Sustainability and Society 7:11. doi:10.1186/s13705-017-0113-4
    14. Bosrotsi, K., Addo, K. A. Dzisi and S. K. Agodzo. 2017. Development of a yam harvester using finite element method.  International Journal of Modern Studies in Mechanical Engineering 3(1):33-44. http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2454-9711.0301005
    15. Bosrotsi, K., Addo, K. A. Dzisi and S. K. Agodzo. 2017. Technical performance and economic feasibility assessment of a mechanical yam harvester. International Journal of Research Studies in Agricultural Sciences 3(3): 1-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2454-6224.0303001
    16. Diemuodeke, O., Addo, I. Dabipi-Kalio, C. O. C. Oko and Y. Mulugetta. 2017. Domestic energy demand assessment of coastline rural communities with solar electrification. Energy and Policy Research 4(1):1-9 doi: 10.1080/23815639.2017.1280431
    17. Arranz-Piera, P., F. Kemausuor, Addo and E. Velo. 2016. Electricity generation prospects from clustered smallholder and irrigated rice farms in Ghana. Energy http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2016.12.101
    18. Abunde, N. F., N. Y. Asiedu, and Addo. 2016. Dynamics of inhibition patterns during fermentation processes - Zea mays and sorghum bicolor case study. International Journal of Industrial Chemistry doi: 10.1007/s40090.016-0 105-9.
    19. Asiedu, N. Y., N. F. Abunde, and Addo. 2016. Modeling and simulation of substrate and product inhibitions of fermentation of cassava (Manihot esculenta) extract. Industrial Biotechnology 12(5): 303-316. doi: 10.1089/ind.2016.0001
    20. Eje, B. E., Addo, and K. A Dzisi. 2016. Cyanogenic potentials of some new cassava varieties as affected by harvest age, varietal differences and pre-treatment. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology 10, Issue 7 Ver. I PP 102-106. doi: 10.9790/2402-100701102106
    21. Diemuodeke, E. O., Hamilton, and A. Addo. 2016. Multi-criteria assessment of hybrid renewable energy systems for Nigeria’s coastline communities. Energy, Sustainability and Society 6:26 doi 10.1186/s13705-016-0092-x.
    22. Seweh, E. A., S. Apuri, J. O. Darko, Addo, P. A. Asagadunga, and S. D. Agyegelone. 2016. Effect of moisture on some physical properties of shea (Vitellaria paradoxa L) kernels. IJSRSET 2(4): 831-839
    23. Seweh, E. A., J. O. Darko, Addo, P. A. Asagadunga, S. Achibase. 2016. Design, construction and evaluation of an evaporative cooler for sweet potatoes storage. Agric Eng Int: CIGR Journal 18(2):435-449.
    24. Eje, B. E., Addo, and K. A Dzisi. 2016. Effects of harvest age and pre-treatment on the nutritional composition of some released cassava mosaic resistant varieties in Ghana. The International Journal of Science & Technoledge 4(7):45-51.
    25. Dari, L., Addo and K. A. Dzisi. 2016. Pesticide use in the production of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) in some areas of Northern Ghana. African Journal of Agricultural Research 11(5): 352-355. Article Number: 74EFA2857046 doi: 10.5897/AJAR2015.10325
    26. Sanful, R. E., Addo, I. Oduro, and W. O. Ellis. 2015. Air drying characteristics of aerial yam (Dioscorea bulbifera) Sch. J. Eng. Tech. 3(8):693-700
    27. Sanful, R. E., Addo, I. Oduro and W. O. Ellis. 2015. Influence of boiling, temperature and thickness on drying time of aerial yam (Dioscorea bulbifera bulbis). Sch. J. Eng. Tech. 3(8):701-706.
    28. Kemausuor, F., Addo and L. Darkwah. 2015. Technical and socioeconomic potential of biogas from cassava waste in Ghana. Biotechnology Research International Volume 2015 (2015), Article ID 828576, 10 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/828576
    29. Ayamga, E. A., F. Kemausuor and Addo. 2015. Technical analysis of crop residue for biomass energy in an agricultural region of Ghana. Resources, Conservation and Recycling 95:51-60.
    30. Effah-Manu, L., I. Oduro, Addo, I. A. Adjei. 2015. Mathematical modeling of infra-red drying of mango-sweetpotato leathers. Scholars Journal of Engineering and Technology 3(4A):334-340
    31. Eje, B. E., Addo, and K. A. Dzisi. 2015. Effects of toasting time on functional and visco-elastic properties of cassava flour. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology 9(6):1-6.
    32. Addo, A., Bessah and S. K. Amponsah. 2014. Uncertainty of food security in Ghana by biofuel (Jatropha curcus) production as an adaptation and mitigation capacity to climate change. Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management 7(1):790-800.
    33. Odoom, W., A. Bart-Plange, J. O. Darko and Addo. 2014. Quality assessment of moisture content, free fatty acids and acid value of coconut oil produced in the Jomoro District of the Western Region of Ghana. Journal of Research in Agriculture 3(1): 205-210.
    34. Effah-Manu, L., I. Oduro and Addo. 2013. Effect of Dextrinized Sweet potatoes on the physicochemical and sensory quality of infra-red dried mango leather. J Food Process Technol 4: 230. http://doi:10.4172/2157-7110.1000230
    35. Bessah, E. and Addo. 2013. Energy reforms as adaptation and mitigation measures to climate change: A case of Ghana. International Journal of Sustainable Development 2(2):1052-1066.
    36. Addo, A. and A. Bart-Plange. 2013. Muscoloskeletal disorders associated with tasks in cocoa warehouses in Ghana: preliminary results from a pilot study. Global Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Health Sciences 2(1): 38 - 41.
    37. Bart-Plange, A., Addo, A. Akowuah and J. Ampah. 2012. Some moisture dependent compressive properties of shea kernel (Vitellaria paradoxa L). Canadian Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 6(3):2113-2119.
    38. Bart-Plange, A., A. K. Dzisi, Addo, E. Teye, and F. Kumi. 2012. A comparative study of some physical properties of large and medium size cocoa beans from Ghana. ARPN Journal of Science and Technology 2(3): 135-141.
    39. Bart-Plange, A., Addo, E. E. Abano, J. O. Akowuah. 2012. Compressive properties of cocoa beans considering the effect of moisture content variations. International Journal of Engineering and Technology 2(5): 850-858.
    40. Bart-Plange, A., A. P. Mohammed-Kamil, Addo and E. Teye. 2012. Some physical and mechanical properties of cashew nut and kernel grown in Ghana. International Journal of Science and Nature 3(2): 406-415.
    41. Oppong-Sekyere, D., A. Donkoh and Addo. 2012. Effect of feed particle size on performance of broiler chickens in Ghana. International Journal of Plant, Animal and Environmental Sciences 2(2): 241-247
    42. Addo, A. and A. Bart-Plange. 2012. Particle size evaluation of feed ingredient produced in the Kumasi metropolis, Ghana. ARPN Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences 7(3):177-181.
    43. Bart-Plange, A. and Addo. 2012. Thermal properties of Gros Michel banana grown in Ghana. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences 7(4):478-484.
    44. Akowuah, J. O., Addo and F. Kemausuor. 2012. Influence of storage duration of Jatropha curcus seeds on oil yield and free fatty acid content. ARPN Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences 7(1):41-45.
    45. Dari, L., Addo and J. O. Darko. 2011. Extraction of soya bean using isopropyl alcohol and petroleum ether. Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science 46:21-26.
    46. Bart-Plange, A., V. Asare and Addo. 2009. Thermal conductivity of maize and cowpea. Journal of Engineering and Technology2&3: 6-11.
    47. Addo, A. and A. Bart-Plange. 2009. Kinetics of water sorption by egusi melon (Cucumeropsis edulis) seeds. Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences 4(6): 14–18. http://www.arpnjournals.com/jabs/research_papers/rp_2009/jabs_1109_157.pdf
    48. Addo, A., Bart-Plange and D. M. Boakye. 2009. Drying kinetics of cap and stem of mushroom. Journal of Science and Technology 29(2): 88-95.
    49. Brew-Hammond, A., Kemausuor, F., Addo, A., Awudza, J., Darkwah, L., Mensah, E., Idan, C and Antwi, E. 2009. “Guidebook on Modern Bioenergy Conversion Technologies in Africa”, United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Vienna. (Contributing author of Chapter 5 on Biomass Gasification Technologies). pp. 117-138.
    50. Addo, A. and A. Bart-Plange. 2009. Particle size evaluation of feed ingredient produced in the Kumasi metropolis. Proceedings of the Fourth National Conference on Agricultural Engineering, Cape-Coast, 18 – 20 September 2008. pp. 162 – 168.
    51. Bart-Plange, A., Addo, J. O. Akowuah, D. E. Akrobortu. 2009. Aflatoxin contamination of maize from different storage locations in Ghana. Proceedings of the Fourth National Conference on Agricultural Engineering, Cape-Coast, 18 – 20 September 2008. pp. 174 – 181.
    52. Bart-Plange, A., Addo, V. Asare and S. Amponsah. 2009. Thermal Conductivity of ground sheanut kernel. Proceedings of the Fourth National Conference on Agricultural Engineering, Cape-Coast, 18 – 20 September 2008. pp. 182 – 188.
    53. Addo, A., Bart-Plange and C. Egbefome. 2009. Kinetics of water sorption by egusi melon (Cucumeropsis edulis) seed. Proceedings of the Fourth National Conference on Agricultural Engineering, Cape-Coast, 18 – 20 September 2008. pp. 200 – 206.
    54. Bart-Plange, A., Addo and J. O. Akowuah. 2009. Milling quality of two local rice varieties as affected by harvesting time. Proceedings of the Fourth National Conference on Agricultural Engineering, Cape-Coast, 18 – 20 September 2008. pp. 207 – 212.
    55. Kemausuor, F., Addo and J. O. Akowuah. 2009. Biofuels production in Ghana: opportunities and challenges. Proceedings of the Fourth National Conference on Agricultural Engineering, Cape-Coast, 18 – 20 September 2008. pp. 285 – 304.
    56. Addo, A. and A. Bart-Plange. 2008. Performance evaluation of two on-farm feed mixers. Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America 39(3): 57 – 60.
    57. Addo, A. and A. Bart-Plange. 2007. Safety and health in production agriculture: a review and lessons for Ghana. African Safety Promotion: A Journal of Injury and Violence Prevention 5(1): 66 - 78.
    58. Addo, A. and A. Bart-Plange. 2007. Simulation of onion dehydration using neural networks. Journal of Engineering and Technology 1: 10-13.
    59. Bart-Plange, A., Addo, J. Aveyire and E. Tutu. 2007. Friction coefficient of maize, cowpea and groundnuts on different structural surfaces. Journal of Science and Technology 27(1): 142 -149.
    60. Addo, A. and A. Bart-Plange. 2007. Assessment of physical quality of imported milled rice in the Ghanaian retail market. Proceedings of the Sunyani Polytechnic Lecture Series III, Sunyani, 11 – 14 November, 2007. pp. 62 – 67.
    61. Addo, A. and A. Bart-Plange. 2007. Health effects of aflatoxins in maize: an overview of causes and their control. Proceedings of the Sunyani Polytechnic Lecture Series III, Sunyani, 11 – 14 November, 2007. pp. 132 – 143.
    62. Bart-Plange, A., Addo and F. Kemausuor. 2007. Setback distances and odour impact from intensive poultry production units on residential facilities in Kumasi and its environs. Proceedings of the Sunyani Polytechnic Lecture Series III, Sunyani, 11 – 14 November, 2007. pp. 169 – 182.
    63. Kemausuor, F., A. Bart-Plange and Addo. 2007. Design of appropriate housing facility for guinea fowls in Ghana. Proceedings of the Sunyani Polytechnic Lecture Series III, Sunyani, 11 – 14 November, 2007. pp. 169 – 182.
    64. Darkwah, L., A. Brew-Hammond, E. Ramde, F. Kemausuor and Addo. 2007. Biofuels Industry Development in Africa. Background Paper prepared for AU/Brazil/UNIDO First High Level Seminar on Biofuels in Africa, 30 July – 1 August 2007, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
    65. Bart-Plange, A., Addo, N. Kyei-Baffour. 2007. Poultry waste disposal practices in the Kumasi Metropolis. Book of Abstract and Presentation of the First International Conference on Environment Research, Technology and Policy, July 17 – 19. La Palm Beach Hotel, Accra. pp. 18 - 19.
    66. Addo, A., A. Bart-Plange and E. Tutu. 2007. A review of appropriate technological innovations in enhancing marketing of agricultural crops. Proceedings of the Sunyani Polytechnic Lecture Series II, Sunyani, 25 – 27 September, 2006. pp.  37 – 48.
    67. Addo, A. and A. Bart-Plange. 2007. Assessment of feed uniformity during on-farm preparation. Proceedings of the Sunyani Polytechnic Lecture Series II, Sunyani, 25 – 27 September, 2006. pp. 219 – 224.
    68. Bart-Plange, A. and Addo. 2007. Design, construction and evaluation of hygienic milking stand for small-holder dairy production. Proceedings of the Sunyani Polytechnic Lecture Series II, Sunyani, 25 – 27 September, 2006. pp. 112 – 120.
    69. Dzisi, K. A., Addo and A. Bart-Plange. 2007. Strategies for the development of good maize processing, handling and storage systems in Ghana. Proceedings of the Sunyani Polytechnic Lecture Series II, Sunyani, 25 – 27 September, 2006. pp. 225 – 233.
    70. Addo, A. and A. Bart-Plange. 2007. Appraisal and maintenance of a grain elevator complex at Ejura Farms, Ashanti Region. Proceedings of the Third Ghana Society of Agricultural Engineering National Conference, Kumasi, 1 – 4 August, 2006. pp. 2 – 8.
    71. Akowuah, J.O., K. A. Dzisi, Addo, J. Aveyire and P. A. Larbi. 2007. Modification of a large-scale palm fruit cage for local manufacture. Proceedings of the Third Ghana Society of Agricultural Engineering National Conference, Kumasi, 1 – 4 August, 2006. pp. 26 – 39.
    72. Addo, A. and A. Bart-Plange. 2007. Prediction of onion drying using neural network. Proceedings of the Third Ghana Society of Agricultural Engineering National Conference, Kumasi, 1 – 4 August, 2006. pp. 112 – 116.
    73. Bart-Plange, A., and Addo. 2007. Thermal conductivity of two different varieties of cassava. Proceedings of the Third Ghana Society of Agricultural Engineering National Conference, Kumasi, 1 – 4 August, 2006. pp. 125 – 135.
    74. Bart-Plange, A., Addo, F. W. Owusu and R. A. Owusu. 2007. Strength characteristics of wood species locally available to farmers in the Ejura-Sekyedumase District. Proceedings of the Third Ghana Society of Agricultural Engineering National Conference, Kumasi, 1 – 4 August, 2006. pp. 214 – 224.
    75. Bart-Plange, A., Addo and E. Tutu. 2006. Friction coefficient of maize, cowpea and groundnuts on different structural surfaces. Proceedings of the Fifth College of Engineering Research Retreat, Sunyani, 25 – 28 July 2006. pp. 100-108.
    76. Addo, A., Bart-Plange and J. Aveyire. 2006. Appraisal and maintenance of the grain elevator complex at Ejura Farms, Ashanti Region. Journal of the Ghana Institution of Engineers 4(2): 27-34.
    77. Addo, A., Bart-Plange and K. Dzisi. 2006. Water absorption characteristics of Obatanpa and Mamaba hybrids of maize (Zea mays). International Journal of Food Engineering. http://www.bepress.com/ijfe/vol2/iss3/art7.
    78. Bart-Plange, A., Addo and K, Dzisi. 2006. Effects of drying and rewetting on some dimensional and mass properties of “Dorke” maize variety. Journal of Ghana Science Association 8(1): 89-96.

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