Prof. Francis Kemausuor

Professor


Dept: Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
College of Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
PMB, Kumasi
Ghana

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Research Areas/Interests

1. Design, Construction and Evaluation of Gasifier Stoves 2. Assessment of Biomass Resources and Technologies for Electricity and Fuel Generation in ...~more

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Publications

    Journal articles 

    1. Black, M. J., Roy, A., Twinomunuji, E., Kemausuor, F., Oduro, R., Leach, M., Sadhukhan, J., & Murphy, R. (2021). Bottled Biogas—An Opportunity for Clean Cooking in Ghana and Uganda. Energies, 14(13), 3856. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14133856
    2. Chen, K. C., Leach, M., Black, M. J., Tesfamichael, M., Kemausuor, F., Littlewood, P., Marker, T., Mwabonje, O., Mulugetta, Y., Murphy, R. J., Diaz-Chavez, R., Hauge, J., Saleeby, D., Evans, A. W., & Puzzolo, E. (2021). BioLPG for Clean Cooking in Sub-Saharan Africa: Present and Future Feasibility of Technologies, Feedstocks, Enabling Conditions and Financing. Energies, 14(13), 3916. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14133916
    3. Ossei-Bremang, R. N., & Kemausuor, F. (2021). A decision support system for the selection of sustainable biomass resources for bioenergy production. Environment Systems and Decisions. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10669-021-09810-6
    4. Osei, I., Addo, A., & Kemausuor, F. (2021). Crop Residues Utilisation for Renewable Energy Generation in Ghana: Review of Feedstocks Assessment Approach, Conversion Technologies and Challenges. Ghana Journal of Technology, 5(2), 29–42.
    5. Azaare, L., Commeh, M. K., Smith, A. M., & Kemausuor, F. (2021). Co-hydrothermal carbonization of pineapple and watermelon peels: Effects of process parameters on hydrochar yield and energy content. Bioresource Technology Reports, 15, 100720. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2021.100720
    6. Boafo-Mensah, G., Neba, F. A., Tornyeviadzi, H. M., Seidu, R., Darkwa, K. M., & Kemausuor, F. (2021). Modelling the performance potential of forced and natural-draft biomass cookstoves using a hybrid Entropy-TOPSIS approach. Biomass and Bioenergy, 150, 106106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2021.106106
    7. Nelson N, Darkwa J, Calautit J, Worall M, Mokaya R, Adjei E, Kemausuor F., Ahiekpor J. (2021). Potential of Bioenergy in Rural Ghana. Sustainability 2021, 13, 381. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13010381
    8. Bukari D, Kemausuor F, Quansah DA, Adaramola MS. Towards accelerating the deployment of decentralised renewable energy mini-grids in Ghana: Review and analysis of barriers. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 2021 Jan 1;135:110408.
    9. Azasi VD, Offei F, Kemausuor F, Akpalu L. Bioenergy from crop residues: A regional analysis for heat and electricity applications in Ghana. Biomass and Bioenergy. 2020 Sep 1;140:105640.
    10. Osei I, Kemausuor F, Commeh MK, Akowuah JO, Owusu-Takyi L. Design, Fabrication and Evaluation of Non-Continuous Inverted Downdraft Gasifier Stove Utilizing Rice husk as feedstock. Scientific African. 2020 Jul 1;8:e00414.
    11. Akolgo, G.A., Kemausuor, F., Awafo, E.A., Amankwah, E., Atta-Darkwa, T., Essandoh, E.O., Bart-Plange, A. and de Freitas Maia, C.M.B. (2020). Biochar as a Soil Amendment Tool: Effects on Soil Properties and Yield of Maize and Cabbage in Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana. Open Journal of Soil Science, 10, 91-108.
    12. Issah, A.-A., Kabera, T., Kemausuor, F. (2020). Biogas optimisation processes and effluent quality: A review. Biomass and Bioenergy 133, 105449. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2019.105449
    13. Offei, F., Mensah, M., Kemausuor, F. (2019). Cellulase and acid-catalysed hydrolysis of Ulva fasciata, Hydropuntia dentata and Sargassum vulgare for bioethanol production. SN Appl. Sci. 1, 1469. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-019-1501-5
    14. Offei, F., Mensah, M., Kemausuor, F., Thygesen, A. (2019). A biorefinery approach to bioethanol and bioelectricity co-production from tropical seaweeds. J Appl Phycol 31, 3899–3913.
    15. Commeh, M.K., Kemausuor, F., Badger, E.N., Osei, I. (2019). Experimental study of ferrocement downdraft gasifier engine system using different biomass feedstocks in Ghana. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments 31, 124–131.
    16. Offei, F., Mensah, M., Thygesen, A., Kemausuor, F. (2018). Seaweed Bioethanol Production: A Process Selection Review on Hydrolysis and Fermentation. Fermentation 2018, 4(4), 99. https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation4040099
    17. Kemausuor, F., Adaramola, S. M., Morken, J. (2018). A Review of Commercial Biogas Systems and Lessons for Africa. Energies 11. https://doi.org/10.3390/en11112984
    18. Kemausuor, F., Sedzro, M.D. and Osei, I. (2018). Decentralised Energy Systems in Africa: Coordination and Integration of Off-Grid and Grid Power Systems-Review of Planning Tools to Identify Renewable Energy Deployment Options for Rural Electrification in Africa. Curr Sustainable Renewable Energy Rep, 5, 214–223.
    19. Singh, R., Kemausuor, F., Wooldridge, M. (2018). Locational analysis of cellulosic ethanol production and distribution infrastructure for the transportation sector in Ghana. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 98, 393-406.
    20. Selorm Y. Dorvlo, Ahmad Addo, Francis Kemausuor, Stephen Abenney-Mickson, Jesper Ahrenfeldt, and Ulrik 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 6(5), 353-356.
    21. Arranz-Piera, P., Kemausuor, F., Darkwah, L., Edjekumhene, I., Cortés, J., & Velo, E. (2018). Mini-grid electricity service based on local agricultural residues: Feasibility study in rural Ghana. Energy 153, 443-454
    22. Mensah, L. D., Buertey, K. L., Kemausuor, F. (2017). Experimental analysis of three common tree species in Ghana. International Journal of Engineering Sciences & Research Technology 6(6), 133-141.
    23. Arranz-Piera, P., Kemausuor, F., Addo, A., Velo, E. (2017). Electricity generation prospects from clustered smallholder and irrigated rice farms in Ghana. Energy 121, 246-255.
    24. Osei, I., Akowuah J.O., Kemausuor, F. (2016). Techno-Economic Models for Optimised Utilisation of Jatropha curcas Linnaeus under an Out-Grower Farming Scheme in Ghana. Resources 2016, 5, 38; doi:10.3390/resources5040038
    25. Kemausuor, F., and Ackom, E. (2016). Towards universal electrification in Ghana. WIREs Energy and Environment; doi: 10.1002/wene.225
    26. Arranz-Piera, P., Bellot, O., Gavaldà, O., Kemausuor, F., and Velo, E. (2016). Trigeneration Based on Biomass - Specific Field Case: Agricultural Residues from Smallholder Farms in Ghana. Energy Procedia, 93, 146-153.
    27. Kemausuor, F., Bolwig, S. and Miller, S. (2016). Modelling the socio-economic impacts of modern bioenergy in rural communities in Ghana. Sustainable Technologies and Assessments 14,9-20
    28. Kemausuor, F., Addo, A. and Darkwah, L. (2015). Technical and Socioeconomic Potential of Biogas from Cassava Waste in Ghana. Biotechnology Research International, Volume 2015 (1-10), Article ID 828576, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/828576
    29. Kemausuor, F., Nygaard, I., and Mackenzie, G. (2015). Prospects for bioenergy use in Ghana using Long Range Energy Alternative Planning model. Energy 93, 672-682
    30. Bensah E.C., Kemausuor, F., Mieza, K., Kádárd, Z. and Mensah, M. (2015). African perspective on cellulosic ethanol production. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 49, 1-11.
    31. Ayamga, E. A., Kemausuor, F. and Addo, A. (2015). Technical analysis of crop residue biomass energy in an agricultural region of Ghana. Resources, Recycling and Conservation 96, 51-60.
    32. Kemausuor, F., Kamp, A., Thomsen, S. T., Bensah, E. C. and Østergård, H. (2014). Assessment of biomass residue availability and bioenergy yields in Ghana. Resources, Recycling and Conservation 86: 28–37
    33. Kemausuor, F., Adkins, E., Adu-Poku, I., Brew-Hammond, A. and Modi, V. (2014). Electrification planning using Network Planner tool: The case of Ghana. Energy for Sustainable Development 19: 92–101
    34. Mensah, G. S., Kemausuor, F., and Brew-Hammond, A. (2014). Energy Access Indicators and Trends in Ghana. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 30: 317-323
    35. Kemausuor, F., J. Akowuah and E. Ofori (2013). Assessment of Feedstock Options for Biofuels Production in Ghana. Journal of Sustainable Bioenergy Systems 3(2):119-128.
    36. Rockson, G. N.K., Kemausuor, F., Seassey, R. and Yanful E. (2013). Activities of scavengers and itinerant buyers in Greater Accra, Ghana. Habitat International 39:148–155
    37. Akowuah, J. O., Kemausuor, F. and Mitchual S. J. (2012). Physico-Chemical Characteristics and Market Potential of Sawdust Charcoal Briquette. International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering 3:20 doi:10.1186/2251-6832-3-20
    38. Kemausuor, F., Dwamena, A. and Appiah, D. O. (2012). Assessment of Farmers’ Adaptation to Climate Change in Ghana: The Case of Ejura-Sekyeredumase District. CASS Journal of Humanities, 2(1):1-31
    39. Kemausuor, F., Obeng, G. Y., Brew-Hammond, A. and Duker, A. (2011). A Review of Trends, Policies and Plans for Increasing Energy Access in Ghana. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 15: 5143– 5154
    40. Kemausuor, F., Dwamena, E., Bart-Plange, A. and Kyei-Baffour, N. (2011). Farmers’ Perception of Climate Change in the Ejura-Sekyedumase District of Ghana. Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences 6(10): 26-37
    41. Dwamena, E. Banaynal, R. and Kemausuor F. (2011). Participatory Three Dimensional Model Mapping (P3DM): Expanding Rural Horizons and Decision Making for Food Security Planning, Climate Change Adaptation and Flood Risk Reduction in Ghana. Research Journal of Agricultural Science 43 (4):186-195
    42. Brew-Hammond, A. and Kemausuor, F. (2009). Energy for All in Africa – To be or not to be?! Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability 1:83–88
    43. Arumugam, S., Cheah, K. Y., Fornasiero, P., Kemausuor, F., Zinoviev S. and Miertus S. (2009). Catalytic Applications in the Production of Biodiesel from Vegetable Oils. ChemSusChem 2:278 – 300
    44. Bart-Plange A., Addo A. and Kemausuor F. (2005). Effect of harvesting times on the milling characteristics of newly improved local variety of rice (WITA-9) in Ghana. Proceedings of the 2nd West Africa Society of Agricultural Engineering, held on 20-24 September, 2004 in Kumasi, Ghana

     

     Books and Book Chapters

    1. Oduro MA, Gyamfi S, Sarkodie SA, Kemausuor F. Evaluating the Success of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policies; in Ghana: Matching the Policy Objectives against Policy Instruments and Outcomes. Renewable Energy - Resources, Challenges and Applications. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.88278
    2. Schertzer L, JP Painuly, JI Hansen, E Ackom, F Kemausuor (2020). High-impact opportunities for energy efficiency: a case study of improved cookstoves in Ghana, pp 148-162. In: Energy Efficiency in Developing Countries: Policies and Programmes, 1st Edition. Eds: Suzana Tavares da SilvaGabriela Prata Dias. Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group. ISBN: 978-0-367-36197-6
    3. Kemausuor, F., Yakah, E. and Kamp, A. (2014). Regional assessment of agricultural residue for bioenergy production in Ghana, 147-174. In: Roscoe, C. (ed), Ghana: Social, Economic and Political Issues, Nova Science Publishers Inc.
    4. Appiah D. O. and Kemausuor F. (2012). Energy, Environment and Socio-Economic Development: Africa’s Triple Challenge and Options. In: Tortora M. (Editor) Sustainable Systems and Energy Management at the Regional Level: Comparative Approaches. IGI Global Publishers, 166-182, ISBN 978-1-61350-346-1
    5. Brew-Hammond A. and Kemausuor F. (2010). Biofuels in Africa – Why Not Us?! In Neighbour Africa: Dimensions of a Continent. Edited by Lennkh G and Freudenschuss-Reich I, Passagen Verlag Ges. m. b. H., Wien, ISBN 987-3-85165-929-0 (Book in German), pp. 245-261
    6. Brew-Hammond A. and Kemausuor F., ed. (2008). Renewable Energy in Africa: The Enterprise Development Approach. University Press, Kumasi, ISBN 9988-8377-3-9
    7. Brew-Hammond A. and Kemausuor F., ed. (2007). Energy Crisis in Ghana: Drought, Technology or Policy? University Press, Kumasi, ISBN 9988-8377-2-0

     

     

     


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