Dr. Godwin Kafui Kwesi Ayetor

Senior Lecturer

Dept: Mechanical Engineering
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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Research Areas/Interests

New Energy Vehicles (Electric Vehicle, Fuel cell), TVET, CBT, Curriclum Development, Vehicle Standards, Vehicle Policy, Vehicle Regulations, Alternati...~more

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Publications

    RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS

    [1] Rosner P, Gartner LA, Ayetor GK, Götz K, Lienkamp M. Get the biggest fish to fry: Assessing commercial operators' barriers towards electric vehicle adoption in urban and rural sub-saharan Africa. African Transport Studies. 2026;4:100069. doi:10.1016/j.aftran.2025.100069.

    [2] Ayetor GK, Ativor A, Kesse MA, Tawiah PO, Diouf B, Opare S, Agyekum EB, Andoh PY. Realistic assessment of electric vehicle policies in Africa: a case study of Ghana. Case Studies on Transport Policy. 2025;21:101500.

    [3] Ayetor GK, Dugbenu J, Duah AA, Adewe C, Agyei EA, Affenyi E, Peasah GM, Nartey TT. Assessing fuel economy and tailpipe emissions of road vehicles in Ghana. African Transport Studies. 2025;3:100040.

    [4] Gautam P, Pode G, Pode R, Ayetor GK, Diouf B. Depreciation in the Electric Vehicle Transition: Sustainability of the Second-Hand Electric Vehicle Market. Vehicles. 2024;6:2044-2074. doi:10.3390/vehicles6040101.

    [5] Boahen S, Alhassan IA, Amoabeng KO, Choi JM, Sekyere CKK, Ayetor GKK. Experimental analysis and control of secondary fluid flow rate in a cascade dual-purpose heat pump. Applied Thermal Engineering. 2026;292(Part 2):130399. doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2026.130399.

    [6] Agyekum EB, Odoi-Yorke F, Abbey AA, Ayetor GK. A review of the trends, evolution, and future research prospects of hydrogen fuel cells – A focus on vehicles. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2024;72:918-939.

    [7] Ka I, Djité AN, Chimére Diop SA, Ayetor GK, Diouf B. The Electric Vehicle Transition in Emerging Economies. Vehicles. 2026;8(2):37. doi:10.3390/vehicles8020037.

    [8] Aidam GSK, Opoku R, Davis F, Adjei EA, Oppong DK, Sekyere CKK, Ayetor GKK, Koueviya P. A multi-modal assessment of electric mobility for sustainable intercity transport in emerging economies: A case of Ghana. African Transport Studies. 2026;4:100093.

    [9] Quayson-Sackey E, Nyantekyi-Kwakye B, Ayetor GK. Technological advancements for anti-icing and de-icing offshore wind turbine blades. Cold Regions Science and Technology. 2024;104400. doi:10.1016/j.coldregions.2024.104400.

    [10] Ayetor G, Mashele J, Mbonigaba I. The progress toward the transition to electromobility in Africa. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 2023;183:113533.

    [11] Ayetor GK, Mbonigaba I, Mashele J. Feasibility of Electric Two and Three-Wheelers in Africa. Green Energy and Intelligent Transportation. 2023;100106.

    [12] Ayetor GK, Nyarko FK, Andoh PY. Achieving Cost Parity for Battery Electric Vehicles in Africa: a case study of Ghana. Transportation Letters. 2023:1-13.

    [13] Boahen S, Ofori-Amanfo KB, Amoabeng KO, Ayetor G, Obeng GY, Opoku R, Dzebre DE. Fault detection model for a variable speed heat pump. Journal of Engineering and Applied Science. 2023;70(1):1-18.

    [14] Adjei F, Sperling D, Atia-Abugbilla I, Anokye A, Appiah J, Ayetor G, Severengiz S. Converted and Shared Light Electric Vehicles in Ghana: A Technical and Economic Analysis Based on Converted ICE Motorbikes and e-mopeds. In: Manufacturing Driving Circular Economy: Proceedings of the 18th Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing, October 5-7, 2022, Berlin. 2023.

    [15] Tettehfio EO, Andoh PY, Atombo C, Sekyere CK, Ayetor GK. Assessing the Safety of Auto-Rickshaws Used as Public Transport in Ghana. Advanced Engineering Forum. 2024; Trans Tech Publ:63-82.

    [16] Ayetor GK. Towards Net Zero Electric Vehicle Emissions in Africa. Current Sustainable/Renewable Energy Reports. 2022:1-7.

    [17] Ayetor GK, Dzebre DKE, Mensah LD, Boahen S, Amoabeng KO, Tay GFK. Comparing the Cost per Mile of Electric Vehicles and Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles in Ghana. Transportation Research Record. 2022:03611981221135804.

    [18] Opoku R, Ahunu B, Ayetor GK, Ayitey DT, Uba F, Asiedu N, Obeng GY. Unlocking the potential of solar electric vehicles for post-COVID recovery and growth in the transport sector in Ghana. Scientific African. 2023;e01583.

    [19] Adjei E, Amoabeng K, Ayetor G, Obeng G, Quansah D, Adusei J. Assessing the impact of hydro energy project on poverty alleviation: The case of Bui Dam in Ghana. Energy Policy. 2022;170:113227.

    [20] Ayetor GK, Sunnu AK, Quansah DA, Adjei EA. The cost of a transition to electric vehicles in Africa: A case study of Ghana. Case Studies on Transport Policy. 2022;10(1):388-395.

    [21] Liu H, Kaewunruen S, Ahmad WNK, Shamsuddin A, Ayetor GK, Hansson J, Bräunl T. A net-zero future for freight. One Earth. 2021;4(11):1517-1519.

    [22] Ayetor GK, Mbonigaba I, Mashele J, Sunnu A. Investigating the state of road vehicle emissions in Africa: A case study of Ghana and Rwanda. Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives. 2021;11:100409.

    [23] Ayetor GK, Sunnu AK, Mbonigaba I, Mashele J. Vehicle regulations in Africa: Impact on used vehicle import and new vehicle sales. Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives. 2021;10:100384.

    [24] Ayetor GK, Quansah DA, Adjei EA. Towards zero vehicle emissions in Africa: A case study of Ghana. Energy Policy. 2020;143:111606.

    [25] Ayetor GK, Sunnu AK, Mashele J, Mbonigaba I. Impact of replacing ICE bus fleet with electric bus fleet in Africa: A lifetime assessment. Energy. 2021;221:119852.

    [26] Hatsu JK, Sunnu AK, Ayetor GK, Takyi G. Investigation of shell mold casting technique in Ghana using indigenous materials. Scientific African. 2021;e01052. doi:10.1016/j.sciaf.2021.e01052.

    [27] Sunnu A, Adu-Poku KA, Ayetor GK. Production and characterization of charred briquettes from various agricultural waste. Combustion Science and Technology. 2021. doi:10.1080/00102202.2021.1977803.

    [28] Andoh PY, Tachie K, Asante K, Ayetor GK, Amoabeng KO. Fabrication and Testing of a Low-Cost Wind Turbine Blade using Bamboo Reinforced Recycled Plastic. Journal of Applied Engineering and Technological Science (JAETS). 2021;2(2):125-138.

    [29] Kesse MA, Ayetor GK, Sunnu AK, Adjei EA. Development of an artificial intelligence-powered TIG welding algorithm for the prediction of bead geometry for TIG welding processes using hybrid deep learning. Metals. 2020;10(4):451.

    [30] Ayetor GK, Sunnu AK, Kesse M. Engine performance and emissions of fuel produced from palm kernel oil. Biofuels. 2019:1-7.

    [31] Andoh PY, Ayetor GK, Amoabeng KO, Sackey MNS. Assessment of Automobile Engines Rebuilt at Local Artisan Workshops in Ghana. Journal of Applied Engineering and Technological Science (JAETS). 2022;3(2):53-66.

    [32] Sunnu AK, Ayetor GK, Gaye JM. Straight vegetable oil fuel performance and exhaust emissions under turbocharged and naturally aspirated conditions. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects. 2019:1-11.

    [33] Ayetor GK, Sunnu A, Gyamfi G. Idling effect of injection pressure and timing and their effects on performance and emissions of a compression ignition engine fuelled with biodiesel. Biofuels. 2017;8(3):333-338.

    [34] Ayetor GK, Duodu E, Abban J. Effects of Energy Storage Systems on Fuel Economy of Hybrid-Electric Vehicles. International Journal of Technology and Management Research. 2016;1(5):14-23.

    [35] Ayetor GK, Sunnu A, Parbey J. Effect of biodiesel production parameters on viscosity and yield of methyl esters: Jatropha curcas, Elaeis guineensis, and Cocos nucifera. Alexandria Engineering Journal. 2015;54(4):1285-1290.

    [36] Ayetor GK, Sunnu A, Parbey J. Performance evaluation of biodiesel-biodiesel blends in a dedicated CIDI engine. International Journal of Renewable Energy Research (IJRER). 2015;5(1):168-176.

    [37] Ayetor GK, Sunnu AK. Engine performance of biodiesel-biodiesel blends at varying engine speeds. African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development. 2015;7(6):500-508.

    [38] Sunnu A,Ayetor GK, Parbey J. Effect of injection pressure and timing on biodiesel fuelled engine. Journal of Automobile Engineering (jaue). 2015;5(1):1-18.

    [39] Parbey J, Asiedu N, Ayetor GK, Tachie K, Adjei E. Bioethanol potential from oil palm sap in Ghana. International Journal of Renewable Energy Research (IJRER). 2014;4(1):54-60.

    [41] Ayetor GK, Gyamfi GB, Larnor ET. Drive Cycle Performance of Hybrid-Electric Vehicles. International Journal of Technology and Management Research. 2013;1(2):1-6.

    [42] Ayetor GK, Parbey J, Osei G. Durability studies of an indirect diesel engine run on raw palm kernel oil. International Journal of Technology and Management Research. 2016;1(5):42-50.

     

    Selected Project Reports

    1. Market Opportunity Study On Electric Vehicle Charging Stations In Ghana - UNDP

    https://www.undp.org/ghana/publications/market-opportunity-study-electric-vehicle-charging-stations-ghana

    2. Ghana Electric Vehicle Baseline Survey 2022 - Energy Commission

    https://www.energycom.gov.gh/index.php/initiatives/drive-electric-initiative-main/dei-downloads?download=215:ghana-electric-vehicles-baseline-survey-report-2022

    3. National E-Mobility Roadmap for Sao Tome & Principe - UNIDO

    https://www.gn-sec.net/sites/default/files/publications/files/200624_national_e-mobility_roadmap_for_stp_final.pdf

    4. Fuel Economy Roadmap for Sao Tome & Principe - UNIDO

    https://www.gn-sec.net/sites/default/files/publications/files/200624_final_fuel_economy_roadmap_for_stp_final.pdf

    5. Enhancing Ghanas E-Mobility Industry – Opportunities for Green  SME’s and Essential Policy Reforms - Ghana Climate Innovation Centre.

    https://t.co/HFyNt69ohJ

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