S/N

Name of Researcher

Project description

Role

Remarks

1

Dr. Elizabeth Von-Kiti

Synthesis of different synthetic zeolites from clays for environmental applications

Supervisor and mentor

On-going

(2019– date)

S/N

Candidate’s Name

Project Description

Role

Remarks

1

Bernard Owusu Asimeng

Tensile properties, water absorption and enzymatic degradation studies of polyethylene/starch filled hydroxyapatite blend for orthopaedic applications

First supervisor

Completed

(2011 – 2015)

2

Elizabeth Von-Kiti

Synthesis and characterization of zeolites from bauxite and kaolin: Application to the removal of heavy metals from mining wastewater

First supervisor

Completed

(2012 – 2016)

3

Ralph Kwakye

Synthesis and characterization of zeolites from Wassa-Awaso and bauxite for potential application in recycling spent lubricant engine oil

First supervisor

Completed

(2013 – 2017)

4

Sarah Fanny Hackman Duncan (Mrs)

Adsorptive Removal of Fluoride from drinking water and other aqueous solutions using clay and bauxite based zeolites

Second supervisor

Completed

(2014 – 2018)

5

Frank Sam Jnr

Application of zeolites as catalysts for low production of waste plastics at temperatures

First supervisor

Writing of Thesis after recovery from accident

(2015 – date)

6

Linus Kweku Labik

Generation of electricity utilizing a zeolite adsorption heat pump trigeneration system

First supervisor

Awaiting Viva

(2016 – date)

7

Asare Boakye-Ansah

Development of a three-way catalytic converter using kaolin-zeolite composite doped with rare earth metals for reduction of vehicular emissions.

First supervisor

Collection of data

(2017 – date)

S/N

Student’s Name and Department

Description

Role

Remarks

1

Benedict Amanfo Osei, Civil Engineering

Improving the Regeneration of Spent Zeolite Na-LSX in Defluorination Techniques

Second supervisor

M.Sc., Completed

(2018 – 2019)

2

Kingsley Kofi Aidoo, Civil Engineering

Improving the Performance of the Modified Zeolite Na-LSX in Defluorination

Second supervisor

M.Sc., Completed

(2018 – 2019)

3

Yvonne Kyei-Mensah, Civil Engineering

Regeneration of Aluminium Modified Zeolite Used for Defluorination of Groundwater

Second supervisor

M.Sc., Completed

(2017 – 2018)

4

John Doku-Marfo Jnr, Civil Engineering

Chloride Removal of Drinking Water by Adsorption

Second supervisor

M.Sc., Completed

(2017 – 2018)

5

Celestine Segbefia, Physics

Biophysics Osteoarthritis of the Lateral Compartment with Valgus Deformity (Knock-Knee): A Case Study among Ghanaian Elderly Women within an Urban Orthopaedic Practice.

Second Supervisor

MPhil, Completed

(2017 – 2018)

6.

Sandra Owusu Amponsah, Physics

Synthesis, characterization and application of zeolite LSX and zeolite A in the removal of mercury ions from aqueous solutions and river water samples

First supervisor

MPhil, On going

2019 - date

7

Azumah Abandoh, Physics

Application of zeolites as a partial replacement of ordinary Portland Cement in mortar production.

First supervisor

MPhil, Awaiting thesis defence

2017 – date

8

Christopher Amuzu, Physics

Synthesis of zeolite LSX and Determination of its Cooling Effect for Application in Thermal Adsorption Cooling Systems

First supervisor

Awaiting thesis defence

2017 – date

9

Dodzi Agorsor, Physics

Synthesis and Characterization of Zeolite LSX and its Application to Improve Soil Fertility and Crop Yield

First supervisor

Awaiting thesis defence

• – date

10

Solomon Anane

Production of zeolite-charcoal briquettes for low carbon emissions.

First supervisor

MPhil, On-going

• – date