Prof. (Mrs.) Esi Awuah

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Dept: Civil Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering, KNUST
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Research Areas/Interests

Water supply and sanitation services delivery   Natural treatment systems for water and wastewater   Faecal sludge management Environme...~more

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Publications

    Theses

    1. Awuah E. (2006). Pathogen Removal Mechanisms in Macrophyte and Algal Waste Stabilization Ponds. PhD Thesis. Taylor and Francis/Balkema Leiden Netherlands 147pp.

     

    1. Asare A. (1985). Mesophilic Composting Processes and Influence of Soil Biota on Human Pathogens and Parasites in Decomposing Human Wastes." M.Sc. Thesis, State University of New York, Syracuse, N.Y., U.S.A.

     

    1. Asare Augustina (1979). Isolation and Characterisation of Faecal Bacteria from Workers Canteen Plates. Thesis, University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

    Journal Articles

    1. Kenneth Bentum Otabil, Samuel Ofosu Gyasi, Awuah, Seth Boateng Tenkorang, Henk Schallig, Daniels Obeng-Ofori and Justice Amenyo Kessie (2020). Biting rates and relative abundance of Simulium flies under different climatic conditions in an onchocerciasis endemic community in Ghana. Parasites and Vectors 13 (1).
    2. Peter Appiah Obeng, Sampson Oduro-Kwarteng, Bernard Keraita, Henrik Bregnhoj, Robert C Abaidoo, E. Awuah and Flemming Konradsen (2020). On-Site Sanitation Systems for Low-Income Countries: Technical Guidelines for Groundwater Pollution and Nuisance Control. Waste Management, pp.1055-1078
    3. Peter A Obeng, Sampson Oduro-Kwarteng, Bernard Keraita, Henrik Bregnhøj, Robert C Abaidoo, Esi Awuah, Flemming Konradsen(2019). Redesigning the ventilated improved pit latrine for use in built-up low-income settings. Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development 9 (2), 374-379.
    4. Peter A Obeng, Sampson Oduro-Kwarteng, Bernard Keraita, Henrik Bregnhøj, Robert C Abaidoo, Esi Awuah, Flemming Konradsen(2019). Optimising ventilation to control odour in the ventilated improved pit latrine. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment 5 (1), 133-142
    5. Kenneth Bentum Otabil, Samuel Fosu Gyasi, Esi Awuah, Daniels Obeng-Ofori, Robert Junior Atta-Nyarko, Dominic Andoh, Beatrice Conduah, Lawrence Agbenyikey, Philip Aseidu, Comfort Blessing Ankrah, Abdul Razak Nuhu, HDFH Schallig(2019). Prevalence of onchocerciasis and associated clinical manifestations in selected hypoendemic communities in Ghana following long-term administration of ivermectin. BMC infectious diseases 19 (1), 431
    6. SF Gyasi, AA Boateng, E Awuah, EO Antwi(2019). Ellucidating the incidence and the prevalence of Schistosomiasis spp infection in riparian communities of the Bui dam. Journal of Parasitic Diseases 43 (2), 276-288
    7. D Sarpong, S Oduro-Kwarteng, SF Gyasi, R Buamah, E Donkor, E Awuah, MK Baah(2019). Biodegradation by composting of municipal organic solid waste into organic fertilizer using the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae. International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture, 1-10
    8. I Ahmed, D Ofori-Amanfo, E Awuah, F Cobbold(2019). A Comprehensive Study on the Physicochemical Characteristics of Faecal Sludge in Greater Accra Region and Analysis of Its Potential Use as Feedstock for Green Energy. Journal of Renewable Energy 2019
    9. E Appiah-Effah, KB Nyarko, E Awuah, EO Antwi(2018). Rotary drum composter as a low cost method for the removal of Ascaris lumbricoides and Trichuris Trichiura in faecal sludge compost. Water Practice and Technology 13 (2), 237-246
    10. Bismark Dwumfour-Asare, Kwabena B Nyarko, Helen MK Essandoh, Esi Awuah, Kofi KA Anim, Archibald Quaye(2018). Greywater in the drains of a sewered community in Ghana.Water Practice and Technology 13 (4), 965-979
    11. Kenneth B Otabil, Samuel F Gyasi, Esi Awuah, Daniels Obeng-Ofori, Mario A Rodríguez-Pérez, Charles R Katholi, Thomas R Unnasch(2018). The Search for an Efficient Black Fly Trap for Xenomonitoring of Onchocerciasis. Journal of parasitology research 2018 
    12. SF Gyasi, B Boamah, E Awuah, KB Otabil(2018). A Perspective Analysis of Dams and Water Quality: The Bui Power Project on the Black Volta, Ghana. Journal of environmental and public health 2018
    13. F Asiamah, I Ahmed, E Awuah, F Cobbold, LA Ashitey (2018). Assessing the Impact of Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) on Productivity and Efficiency in Faecal Sludge Management: A Case Study of the Giant Faecal Sludge Management Company in Ghana. Journal of Human Resource and Sustainability Studies 6 (04), 235 
    14. B Dwumfour-Asare, KB Nyarko, E Awuah, HMK Essandoh, BA Gyan(2018). Indigenous plants for informal greywater treatment and reuse by some households in Ghana. Journal of Water Reuse and Desalination 8 (4), 553-565
    15. M Osei-Marfo, E Awuah, NK de Vries (2018). Biogas technology diffusion and shortfalls in the central and greater Accra regions of Ghana. Water Practice and Technology 13 (4), 932-946
    16. I Ahmed, D Ofori-Amanfo, E Awuah, F Cobbold (2018). Performance Assessment of the Rehabilitated Mudor Sewage Treatment Plant at James Town Accra-Ghana. Journal of Water Resource and Protection 10 (08), 725
    17. AO Kwarteng, J Abogoom, RA Amoah, D Nyadanu, CK Nyam, T Ghunney, (2018). Phenomic characterization of twenty-four accessions of spider plant (Cleome gynandra) the Upper East region of Ghana Scientia horticulturae 235, 124-131
    18. JY Siaw, I Ahmed, D Ofori-Amanfo, F Cobbold, GT Agbotui, E Awuah (2018)Occupational Health and Safety Status in the Management of Faecal Sludge in Ghana: A Case Study of the Lavender Hill Faecal Treatment Plant Journal of Health and Environmental Research 4 (2), 42-50
    19. B Dwumfour-Asare, KB Nyarko, E Awuah, HMK Essandoh, BA Gyan, ... (2018) Journal of Water Reuse and Desalination, jwrd2018061
    20. Assessment of Foreign Material Load in the Management of Faecal Sludge in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana Issahaku Ahmed, *, Ama Mbeaba Quarshie , Dennis Ofori-Amanfo , Florence Cobbold , Eric Simon Amofa-Sarkodie1 , Esi Awuah, (2018) International Journal of Energy and Environmental Science 2018; 3(1): 27-36 http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/j/ijees doi: 10.11648/j.ijees.20180301.13
    21. M Derkyi, SGK Adiku, V Nelson, BD Dovie, S Codjoe, E Awuah AAS Open Research 1 (2018). Smallholder farmers’ perception of climatic and socio-economic factors influencing livelihoods in the transition zone of Ghana
    22. P Owusu-Antwi, R Buamah, IS Kuwornu, H Essandoh, E Awuah, KA Anno (2017) Nutrient and Microbial Reduction Properties in Pervious Composites for Blackwater Treatment Management 5 (3), 212-21
    23. Kobina Aful Sampson Oduro Kwarteng, Eric Ofosu Antwi and Esi Awuah (2016). Odour Impact determination of a Communal Toilet: Field Measurement with Panellists using Dynamic Plume Method and Dispersion Modelling. Journal of Air pollution Published on Line March 2016 http/www.scirp.org/journal/ojap
    24. Eugene Appiah Effah, Kwabena Biritwum Nyarko, Eric Ofosu Antwi and Esi Awuah (2016). Effect of bulking materials and mixing ratios on concentration of nutrients during composting of raw faecal sludge from peri-urban areas, Water Practice and Technology 11 (1): 234-242.
    25. Peter Owusu-Antwi, Richard Buamah, Helen Essandoh, Adane Sewhunegn Molla, Esi Awuah, Kweku Akuam Anno, (2015). The Potential of Subsurface Infiltration for the Treatment of Biofil Toilet Technology Effluent. David Publishing 2015, Management Studies, Vol. 3, No. 11-12, 281-299. DOI:10.17265/2328-2185/2015.1112.003
    26. Isaac Monney & Esi Awuah, (2015). Sanitizing Fecal Sludge for Reuse Using Wood Ash as an Additive. Recycling 2015, 1(1), 14-24; doi:10.3390/recycling1010014
    27. Leslie Danquah, Esi Awuah, Seth Agyemang, Chalotte Monica Mensah, (2015). Investigating the Predictors of Domestic Water Consumption in Urban Households with Children Under Five Years: A Panel Study in the Atwima Nwabiagya District, Ghana. Journal of Sustainable Development. Vol 8, No 8 (2015). DOI: 10.5539/jsd.v8n8p1
    28. Eugene Appiah-Effah, Kwabena Biritwum Nyarko, Leticia Adum, Eric Ofosu Antwi & Esi Awuah, (2015). Perception of Peri-Urban Farmers on Fecal Sludge Compost and Its Utilization: A Case Study of Three Peri-Urban Communities in Ashanti Region of Ghana. Compost Science and Utilization Volume 23, Issue 4, 2015. DOI: 10.1080/1065657X.2015.1046616
    29. Mike Acheampong, Ebenezer D. O. Ansa, Martin Y. Woode & Esi Awuah (2015). Biosorption of Pb (II) onto Cocos Nucifera Shell and Moringa Oleifera Seeds. Chemical Engineering Communications, 202:7, 946-953, DOI:10.1080/00986445.2014.880424 
    30. D.O. Ansah, Esi Awuah, A. Andoh, R. Banu, W.H.K. Dorgbetor, H.J. Lubberding & Huub J. Gijzen (2015). A Review of the Mechanisms of Faecal Coliform Removal from Algal and Duckweed Waste Stabilization Pond Systems. American Journal of Environmental Sciences (Impact Factor: 1.22). 01/2015; 11(1):28-34. DOI: 10.3844/ajessp.2015.28.34
    31. Leslie Danquah,Charlotte Monica Mensah, Seth Agyemang, Esi Awuah (2015). Risk Factors Associated with Diarrhea Morbidity Among Children Younger than Five Years in the Atwima Nwabiagya District, Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study. Science Journal of Public Health.  3, No. 3, pp. 344-352. doi: 10.11648/j.sjph.20150303.17
    32. Peter A. Obeng, Bernard Keraita, Sampson Oduro-Kwarteng, Henrik Bregnhøj, Robert C. Abaidoo, Esi Awuah & Flemming Konradse, (2015). Usage and Barriers to Use of Latrines in a Ghanaian Peri-Urban Community. Springer International Publishing Switzerland. Environ. Process. (2015) 2:261–274. DOI 10.1007/s40710-015-0060-z
    33. Eugene Appiah-Effah, Kwabena Biritwum Nyarko, Eric Ofosu Antwi & Esi Awuah, (2015). Heavy metals and microbial loads in raw faecal sludge from low income areas of Ashanti Region of Ghana. Water Practice & Technology Vol. 10 No 1. doi: 10.2166/wpt.2015.014
    34. Kobina Afful, Sampson Oduro-Kwarteng & Esi Awuah, (2015). Assessing public perception of odours in a community: case of Ayigya Zongo, an urban poor community in Ghana. Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development. DOI:10.2166/washdev.2015.104
    35. Jerry Lawrence Authur, Samuel Fosu Gyasi, Amos T. Kabo- Bah and Esi Awuah, (2015). Rainfall Variability and its Impact on Reported OPD Cases of Salmonella typhi Infections in Sunyani, Ghana. Research Journal of Environmental Sciences Volume 9, Number 1, 39-47. DOI: 10.3923/rjes.2015.39.47
    36. Peter A. Obeng, Bernard Keraita, Sampson Oduro-Kwarteng, Henrik Bregnhøj, Robert C. Abaidoo, Esi Awuah, Flemming Konradsen (2015). Usage and Barriers to Use of Latrines in a Ghanaian Peri-Urban Community. Environmental Processes, ISSN 2198-7491 / DOI 10.1007/s40710-015-0060-z
    37. Esi Awuah, Samuel Fosu Gyasi, Helen K. Anipa and Agnes Adjei, (2014). Microbial Quality of Sachet and bagged Drinking water: A case Study in Kumasi, Ghana. Research Journal of Microbiology, 9(4): 199-207 DOI: 10.3923/jm.2014.199.207

    Conference and Workshop Papers

    1. Dartey B, Funke O, Rachid Sally L, and Awuah E (2010). Providing a resilient framework for stakeholder engagement through learning alliance: The case of SWITCH learning alliance platform approach in Sub Saharan Africa. IWA Cities of the Future Conference Boston MA USA.
    2. Anna Odeh Agodzo and Esi Awuah (2010). Some heavy metal levels in drinking water and social characteristics in Buruli ulcer endemic and non communities in the Amansie West District. TWOWS General Meeting Beijing, China, July 2010.
    3. Awuah E. Afealets DG, Lubberding HJ and Gijzen HJ (2010). Comparative performance studies of macrophyte and algal based treatment system in medium strength sewage. Islamabad Pakistan September 2010
    4. Duncan E. Awuah E. Duodo and Ackerson NOB. (2010). The potential of natural wetland to treat grey water in Cape Coast. Desalination conference Tel Aviv Israel October 2010
    5. Awuah E. Sustainable water and sanitation delivery in West Africa. Background Paper for the West Africa Symposium on hygiene and sanitation 2-5th November 2009. Errata Hotel, Accra.
    6. Antwi P, Awuah E, and Oduro Kwarteng S. Faecal Sludge management: Case study of Medina. West Africa Symposium on Hygiene and Sanitation. 2-5th November 2009. Errata Hotel, Accra.
    7. Nsiah Gyabaa D, Awuah E, and Oduro Kwarteng S. Sanitation and hygienic practices in Tano South District Schools in Ghana. West Africa Symposium on Hygiene and Sanitation. 2-5th November 2009 Erata Hotel Accra.
    8. Ansah, M, Awuah E, and Ackerson NOB. The use of natural systems for the treatment of grey water: The treatment of Kpeshie Lagoon, Accra. Ghana IFS women in Science Conference October, 2009 Kampala Uganda.
    9. Ackerson NOB, and Awuah E. Microbial Risk Assessment of Urban Agricultural Farming: A Case Study on Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Campus, Kumasi, Ghana. CERR July 2009, Capital View Hotel, Koforidua.
    10. Laryea L, Awuah E, Anakwa AO, and Donkor E. Assessment of the faecal sludge management system within the coastal Keta-Anloga Coastal stretch CERR July 2009, Capital View Hotel, Koforidua.
    11. Kuffour AR, Awuah E, Anyemedu FOK, Strauss M, Kone D, and Coffie O. Effect of using different particle sizes of sand as filter media for dewatering faecal sludge In: Richard B and Schaefer AI edited. Water Sanitation in International Development and Disaster Relief Workshop Proceedings. May 2008 pp 347-354.
    12. Nyarko KB, Awuah E, and Ofori D. Local Initiative in Community water supply: case study in Ashanti Region Ghana. In: Richard B and Schaefer AI (ed). Water Sanitation in International Development and Disaster Relief Workshop Proceedings. May 2008. pp. 775-781.
    13. Awuah E, and Abrokwa A. Performance of UASB reactor at James Town Mudor. WEDC Conference Accra. April 2008.
    14. Awuah E, Sanjok EAM, and Donkor E. Management of conventional sewerage system: case study of Tema sewerage system presented at WDEC conference, Accra April 2008. In WEDC conference proceedings Reviewed paper.
    15. Awuah E, Aime M, and Oduro Kwarteng S (2007). Grey water treatment using a natural wetland in Ghana. 2nd SWITCH Scientific Meeting, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
    16. Awuah E, Niyonzima S and Kwarteng SO (2007). Grey water treatment using constructed wetlands in Ghana. 2nd SWITCH Scientific Meeting, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
    17. Awuah E, Nimo F, Oppong Peprah M., and Badu E. Environmental and health impacts associated with metal workers in Kumasi. In Proceedings of Africa Round Table Conference on Micro Financing in Africa. ACP Luxemburg April 2005.
    18. Awuah E. Environmental impacts associated with on site toilet technologies in Ghana with emphasis on KVIP latrines. In proceedings of Toilet Technology Summit, CWSA, June 2005 at Crystal Rose Kumasi.
    19. Awuah E, Anipa H, and Adjei A. Water quality analysis of sachet water on the market in the Kumasi metropolis and environs. In Proceedings of SERR III Busua, Ghana, September, 2003.
    20. Awuah E, Lubberding HJ, and Gijzen HJ (2003). The role of attachment in pathogen removal in macrophyte and algal-based wastewater treatment systems Festival de L’OH Paris,
    21. Awuah E, Lubberding HJ and Gijzen HJ (2002). Effect of pH fluctuations on pathogen removal in domestic wastewater In: Proceedings of SERR II Elmina Ghana.
    22. Awuah E and Kuffour AR (2002). Wastewater characteristics, its sources and environmental impacts. In Handout materials of i-learning seminar GIMPA Accra. September
    23. Awuah E, Kuffour AR, and Gijzen HJ (2001). Characterisation and management of domestic wastewater of two locations in Kumasi. In Workshop Proceedings, SERR 1.
    24. Awuah E, Asante K, Lubberding HJ and Gijzen HJ (2000). Effect of pH on pathogens removal in domestic wastewater In workshop proceedings of Aqua 2000, Cali, Colombia
    25. Awuah E, Asante K, Lubberding HJ, and Gijzen HJ (2000). Environmental conditions and pathogen removal in macrophyte and algal-based wastewater treatment systems. Conference proceedings: Managing water and wastewater in the new millennium Midrand South Africa.
    26. Awuah E Assessment of risk associated with the consumption of aflatoxin-contaminated groundnut in Ghana. In workshop proceedings of National Workshop on Groundnut and Groundnut Aflatoxins. KNUST, Kumasi. September 1999.

    Environmental Assessment Reports

    1. Awuah E, and Oduro Kwarteng S. (2008). Environmental assessment report for the Kumasi Mall
    2. Awuah E, Adams C, and Odeh-Agbozo A. (2006) Environmental impact assessment statement for Calwel Hotel Accra. EPA Accra
    3. Awuah E. (2007). Environmental Assessment report for Gomoa Dago Hotel
    4. Awuah E, Buamah R, Ofosu E, and Oppong Peprah M. (2004) Dutch Hotel Environmental Impact statement. EPA Accra
    5. Awuah E, Buamah R, and Nyarko-Biritwum. K (2002). Environmental management plans for Nnuro Kente, Kumasi. EPA Kumasi
    6. Awuah (2002). Environmental Assessment for Medical Research Centre KCCR, KNUST Asafo Boakye and Partners Kumasi
    7. Awuah (2001). Environmental Assessment for Akuapem, Mampong Traditional Medicine Factory. EPA Accra
    8. Awuah (2001). Environmental Management Plans for Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly. KMA Kumasi
    9. Awuah E, and Amoah J (2001). Environmental Assessment Report for Quarry Activities of Jecomah Enterprise.EPA Accra
    10. Awuah (2001). Environmental Assessment Report for Industrial Chemical Laboratories (ICL) EPA Accra
    11. Awuah , Donkor E, and Nyarko-Biritwum K (2001). Environmental Management Plans for Guinness Ghana Limited. Guinness Ghana Ltd Kumasi
    12. Awuah E, Anohene F, Oppong-Peprah M, and Nyarko-Biritwum K (2000). Environmental and technological impacts of macrophyte based wastewater treatment systems at Ejura. GTZ Accra

     

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