Prof. Simon Kafui Yawo Gawu

Associate Professor

Dept: Geological Engineering
Levine Building, College of Engineering Office, KNUST, Kumasi
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My research interest is, primarily, in geo-material characterization and engineering. Characterization modes include geochemical, mineralogical, petro...~more

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Publications

    1. Endene Emmanuel, Lee Li Yong, Nicholas Fogne Appiah & K.Y Gawu (2021): Response surface methodology: a tool to optimise the contents of lime and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fiber for stabilising a residual soil. Geomechanics and Geoengineering, DOI: 10.1080/17486025.2021.1955155 
    2. Amadu, C.C., Awotwi, A., Foli, G., Gawu, S.K.Y (2021).Rock fracture characterization and discrete network modeling and its implication for groundwater flow in crystalline rocks of south-eastern Ghana.  Earth Syst. Environ.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-021-01139-y
    3. Gidigasu, S.S.R., Lawer, K.A., Gawu, S.K.Y. and Emmanuel, E., (2021). Waste crushed rock stabilised lateritic soil and spent carbide blends as a road base material. Geomechanics and Geoengineering, pp.1-13.
    4. Blestmond A. Brako, Gordon Foli, Chiri Amedjoe and Simon K.Y. Gawu (2020). Petrographic study of some Paleoproterozoic sedimentary rocks in the Chagupana and Tarkwa areas of Ghana. International Journal of Geography and Geology. DOI: 10.18488/journal.10.2020.91.38.54
    5. Endene, E., Gidigasu, S.S.R. and Gawu, S.K.Y., (2020). Engineering geological evaluation of Mfensi and Afari clay deposits for liner application in municipal solid waste landfills. SN Applied Sciences, 2(12), pp.1-10.
    6. Blestmond A. Brako, Gordon Foli, Kofi Adomako-Ansah, Derrick Aikins, Solomon Dery, Simon K.Y. Gawu (2020). Petrography and Geochemistry of Some Paleoproterozoic Granitoids at the North-Eastern Margin of the Kumasi Basin in Ghana. Earth Sciences Malaysia, 4(2): 77-84.
    7. Blestmond A. Brako, Gordon Foli, Etornam B. Fiadonu, Chiri Amedjoe, Derrick Aikins, Simon K.Y. Gawu (2020). Provenance and Tectonic Setting of some Paleoproterozoic Sedimentary Rocks in the Chagupana and Tarkwa Areas of Ghana: Petrographic and Structural Constraints. Earth Sciences Malaysia, 4(1): 01-07. http://doi.org/10.26480/esmy.01.2020.01.07 
    8. Mark Bediako, Albert A. Adjaottor, Simon K.Y Gawu & Eric Opoku Amankwah | Abu Yaya (Reviewing editor)(2020) Compressive strength and durability properties of pozzolan obtained from co-fired clay and rice husk, Cogent Engineering, 7:1, DOI: 1080/23311916.2020.1811453
    9. Theophilus K. Agbenyezi, Gordon Foli, Simon K. Y. Gawu (2020). Geochemical Characteristics of Gold-Bearing Granitoids at Ayanfuri In the Kumasi Basin, Southwestern Ghana: Implications for The Orogenic Related Gold Systems. Earth Sciences Malaysia, 4(2): 96-103.
    10. Gordon Foli, Kofi Agyemang, Blestmond Afrifa Brako, Simon Kafui Yao Gawu, Prosper M. Nude (2020).Characterisation of alluvial gold exploration data to improve gold recovery in Ghana. Arab J Geosci 13,  https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-020-06073-4
    11. Adjaottor, A. A., Bediako, M., Kevern, J. T., & Gawu, S. K. (2019). Feasibility Studies of Using Ghanaian-Nyamebekyere Calcined Clay as Artificial Pozzolan. ACI Materials Journal, 116(2).
    12. Eric E. Bayari, Grodon Foli and Simon K. Y. Gawu (2019) Geochemical and pathfinder elements assessment in some mineralised regolith in Bole-Nangodi gold belt in north-eastern Ghana. Environmental Earth Sciences, 78 (9).
    13. Gordon Foli, Simon K. Y. Gawu, Blestmond A. Brako and Prosper M. Nude (2019) Geochemical Assessment of trace metals in Peri-Urban and Bioaccumulation in selected food crops in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana. Canadian Center of Science and Education: Environment and Natural Resources Research, 9(1).
    14. Amadu Casmed Charles, Gawu Simon K.Y, Abanyie K. Samuel (2018) Experimental Study of Electrical Resistivity to Rock Fracture Intensity and Aperture Size. International Journal of Physics, 6 (3), 85-92.  doi: 10.12691/ijp-6-3-4
    15.  Eshun, S. N., Gidigasu, S. S. R., and Gawu, S. K. Y. (2018) The Effect of Clay Pozzolana-Cement-Composite on the Strength Development of a Hydraulic Backfill. Ghana Mining Journal, 18 (1), pp. 32 - 38.
    16.  A. Buadee, S.K.Y. Gawu, and G. Foli (2018) Assessing the Occupational Risks associated with Artisanal and Small-Scale mining- A Case study in Asankrangwa and Kenyasi Areas in Ghana. West African Journal of Applied Ecology, 26(1), 22 – 32.
    17. Amadu Casmed Charles, Gawu Simon K.Y. and Appiah-Agyei Emmanuel (2018) Measurement and Characterisation of Fractures in Parts of the Togo Structural Units (TSU) and Dahomeyan Gneissic Complex (DGC), SE Ghana. Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 8 (4),22-37.
    18.  Amedjoe, C. G., Gawu, S. K. Y., Ali, B., Aseidu, D. K., & Nude, P. M. (2018). Geochemical compositions of Neoproterozoic to Lower Palaeozoic (?) shales and siltstones in the Volta Basin (Ghana): Constraints on provenance and tectonic setting. Sedimentary Geology, 368, 114-131.
    19.  Gordon Foli and Simon K. Y. Gawu (2018) Using an integrated method for the determination of environmental TCLP arsenic for sulphide-rich mine tailing remediation in Ghana, West Africa. Environmental Earth Sciences, 77(8), p.309.
    20.  Gordon Foli and Simon K. Y. Gawu (2017) Modified acid–base accounting model validation and pH buffer trend characterisation in mine drainage at the AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi mine in Ghana, West Africa. Environmental Earth Science Journal (2017) 76:663 DOI 10.1007/s12665-017-7005-y
    21.  M. Nude, G. Foli, S. K. Y. Gawu, S. S. R. Gidigasu, P. A. Sakyi and D. Kwayisi (2016) Arsenic Intensity Risk Assessment at AngloGold Obuasi Goldmine, Ghana, West Africa: Using Sorption and Geotechnical Factors. West African Journal of Applied Ecology, vol. 24(2) pp. 1–17.
    22. Mark Bediako, K. Y. Gawu, A. A. Adjaottor, and John Solomon Ankrah (2016), “Early and Late Strength Characterization of Portland Cement Containing Calcined Low-Grade Kaolin Clay,”Journal of Engineering, vol. 2016, Article ID 7210891, 5 pages, 2016. doi:10.1155/2016/7210891
    23. Andrews, A., Amoah, G., Anaman, S. and Gawu, S. (2016), Fabrication of Lightweight Anorthite Bodies from Lithomargic Clay.International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, pp. 1-5.
    24. Osei, J., Gawu, S. K., Schäfer, A. I., Atipoka, F. A. and Momade, F. W. (2015), Impact of laterite characteristics on fluoride removal from water. J. Chem. Technol. Biotechnol..doi: 10.1002/jctb.4656
    25. Gordon Foli, Simon K.Y Gawu and Prosper M. Nude (2015), Arsenic contamination and secondary mineral evaluation in mine drainage using integrated acid–base accounting and toxicity characterisation leaching procedure: the case of Obuasi Mine, Ghana, Journal of Environmental Earth Sciences. DOI 10.1007/s12665-014-4006-y
    26. Anthony Andrews, Simon K. Y. Gawu, and Peter A. Olubambi (2014) Fire bricks produced from lithomargic clay. Journal of Ceramic Processing Research. Vol. 16, No. 1, pp.37-40.
    27. Ayer, S.K.Y Gawu, and S.A. Zakaria (2014), A Non-Topographic Photogrammetric Approach to Monitoring Total Suspended Solids (TSS) in Environmental Control Dams in the Ahafo Ano District of Ghana, American Journal of Social and Management Sciences. Vol.5, No. 2: 44 – 53.
    28. Andrews, Anthony, Elsie Nsiah-Baafi, Simon KY Gawu, and Peter A. Olubambi (2014) Synthesis of high alumina refractories from lithomargic clay, Ceramics International, Vol. 40, No. 4: 6071-6075.
    29. Saviour Mantey, Simon K. Y. Gawu, Richard K. Amankwah, Alfred Allan Duker (2014), Spatial Dependency of Buruli Ulcer Disease on Geological Settings in Ghana, Vol. 3, No 9: 1714 – 1725.
    30. Gidigasu SSR and Gawu SKY (2013) The Mode of Formation, Nature and Geotechnical characteristics of Black Cotton Soils - A Review, Standard Scientific Research and Essays, 1(14): 377-390.
    31. Chiri G. Amedjoe and K.Y Gawu (2013), A Survey of Mining and Tailings Disposal Practices of Selected Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Companies in Ghana. Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences, 5(12), 744-750.
    32. Andrews, Anthony, Elsie Nsiah-Baafi, Simon KY Gawu, and Peter A. Olubambi (2013) "Synthesis of high alumina refractories from lithomargic clay" Ceramics International
    33. Gordon Foli, Simon K.Y. Gawu, Johnson Manu and Prosper M. Nude (2013) Arsenic sorption characteristics in decommissioned tailings dam environment at the Obuasi mine, Ghana, Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences, 5(10): 599-610.
    34. S.K.Y Gawu and S.S.R. Gidigasu (2013) The effect of spent carbide on the geotechnical characteristics of two lateritic soils from the Kumasi area, International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, Vol. 6, No. 3: 311 – 321.
    35. Anthony Andrews, Joseph Adam, Simon K.Y Gawu and Peter A. Olubambi (2013) Synthesis optimization of fireclay refractories from lithomargic clay, Ceramic Forum International (cfi)/Ber. DKG 90, Nos 8-9, E45- E47.
    36. Akayuli, C. F. A., Gidigasu, S. S. R., & Gawu, S. K. Y. (2013). Geotechnical Evaluation of a Ghanaian Black Cotton Soil for use as Clay Liner in Tailings Dam Construction. Ghana Mining Journal, 14, 21-26.
    37. Andrews, A. Adam, J. and Gawu, S.K.Y (2013) Development of fireclay aluminosilicate refractory from lithomargic clay deposits, Ceramic International, 39, 2013, 779-783
    38. Simon K. Y. Gawu, E. E. Amissah, Jerry S. Kuma (2012) The proposed alumina industry and how to mitigate the red mud footprint in Ghana (doi: 10.4090/juee. 2012.v6n2.048056) Journal of Urban and Environmental Engineering, Vol. 6, No. 2: 48 – 56.
    39. Bediako, M., Gawu, S. K. Y., & Adjaottor, A. A. (2012). Suitability of some Ghanaian mineral admixtures for masonry mortar formulation. Journal of Construction and Building Materials, 29, 667-671. DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2011.06.016. ISSN: 0950-0618.
    40. Bediako, S.K.Y Gawu and A. A Adjaottor (2011) Utilization of clay pozzolana in masonry mortar formulation for cost effective housing delivery in Ghana, Journal of Building and Road Research, Ghana, Vol. 13, No. 1: 47 - 55.
    41. Mark Bediako, Albert A. Adjaottor, Simon K. Y. Gawu (2011) Potential Use of Crushed Ghanaian Limestone in Paste and Mortar Formulated for Masonry, Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol.5 No. 3, 2011: 258-264
    42. Gawu K.Y and Yendaw J (2011) Moisture retention characteristics of some mine tailings, Proceedings of the 15th African Regional Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Maputo, Mozambique, July 18 – 21, 2011.
    43. Mark Bediako, A. A Adjaottor and S.K.Y Gawu (2011) Selected mechanical properties of mortar used for masonary incorporating artificial pozzolana, Proceedings of the 6th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (ISEC-6), Zurich, Switzerland, June 21 – 29, 2011. 
    44. Fourie, A.B. and Gawu, S.K.Y, (2010), “The validity of using laboratory flume data for predicting beach slopes of thickened tailings deposits”, Proceedings of the 13th International Seminar on Paste and Thickened Tailings, Toronto, Canada. May 3 – 6, 2010, pp 241-254.
    45. Bediako, A. A Adjaottor, S.K.Y Gawu and C.K Kankam (2010) Potential use of crushed Ghanaian limestone in paste and mortar formulated for masonary, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies, Universita Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy, June 28 – June 30, 2010.
    46. S Kuma, R.O Owusu and S.K.Y Gawu (2010) Evaluating the water supply system in Kumasi, Ghana, European Journal of Scientific Research, vol. 40, no.4, p 506 – 514. 
    47. W. Y, Momade and S.K.Y Gawu (2009) Geochemical and mineralogical characteristics of lithomargic clay types from Awaso bauxite deposit, Ghana: Implications for possible industrial utilization, Journal of the University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, vol. 29, no. 2, p. 96 – 106.
    48. Bediako, E. Atiemo, S.K.Y Gawu and A. A Adjaottor (2009) Suitability of some Ghanaian mineral admixtures for masonary mortar formulation, Proceedings of the 5th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (ISEC-5), Las Vegas, USA, September 22 – 25 2009.
    49. Ampadu, S.I.K and Gawu, S. K. Y. (2008) Education and Training in Geo-Engineering Sciences in Ghana, First International Conference on Education and Training in Geo-Engineering Sciences, Constantza, Romania, June 2 – 4 2008.
    50. Gawu, S. K.Y, & Fourie, A. B. (2005). Reply to the discussion by Crowder and Grabinsky on" Assessment of the modified slump test as a measure of the yield stress of high-density thickened tailings". Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 42(1), 319-320.
    51. Gawu, S.K.Y and Fourie, A.B (2004) Assessment of the modified slump test as a measure of the yield stress of high-density thickened tailings, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, vol. 41, no. 1, p. 39 - 47.
    52. W.Y. Momade, B. Adoo, S.K.Y. Gawu and K. Sraku-Lartey (2004) Awaso Bauxite Mine Waste – A Waste or a Resource. West African Mining and Power Conference, International Conference Centre, Accra, July 7th – 8th, 2004.
    53. Momade, F. W. Y., Gawu, S. K. Y. and Affam, M, (2004), Characterisation of Lithomargic Clay from the Awaso Bauxite Deposit. Proceedings of the 90th Anniversary International Conference and Exhibition of the Geological Survey Department of Ghana, International Conference Centre, Accra, February 24th – 27th, 2004.
    54. Fourie, A.B and Gawu, S.K.Y (2004) The role of evaporative drying in the management of thickened mine tailings. Proceedings of the 3rd International Mining and Industrial Waste Management Conference, Johannesburg, South Africa, 17th – 19th February 2004
    55. Gawu, S.K.Y and Fourie, A.B (2001) Potential environmental benefits and concerns of thickened tailings disposal. Proceedings of the 4th Conference on Environmental Management, Technology and Development, Muldersdrift, Guateng, South Africa, 5th - 6th September 2001.
    56. Gawu, S.K.Y (1997) Geochemical trends of the Ichiniso bauxite deposit, Awaso, Ghana, Ghana Mining Journal, vol. 3, nos. 1&2, p. 10 – 17.
    57. Dzigbodi-Adjimah, K and Gawu, S.K.Y (1994) Guides to alluvial gold exploration in Ghana. Journal of the University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, vol. 14, no. 3, p. 165 – 171.
    58. Gawu, S.K.Y and Adjimah, K (1993) A geochemical classification of the Ichiniso bauxite deposit, Awaso, Ghana, In: K.E.N Tsidzi (ed), Proceedings of the National Seminar on Current Developments in the Minerals Industry of Ghana, p. 33 – 40.

     

    CHAPTER IN BOOK

    1. A. Andrews, S. K. Y. Gawu, Zs. Momade and F. W. Y. Momade (2014) Genesis, Properties and Industrial Applications of Bauxitic Lithomargic Clay. In: Wesley, L.R. ed., Clay and Clay Minerals, Chapter 7. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. ISBN 978-1-63117-779-8

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