Benjamin Afotey

Chemical Engineering

About

Prof. Benjamin Afotey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana. As a distinguished researcher, he is deeply focused on developing technologies and methodologies relevant to addressing societal challenges, but also driving sustainable environment.His research interest include pollution control technologies; emissions measurements and modelling; biofuel and biogas production technologies; energy systems and sustainable energy technologies; and water & wastewater treatment technologies. One of his most recent research work involved development of IoT monitor for measuring regional air pollutants (NO2, CO, PM10, PM2.5) and greenhouse gases (CO2, CH4). Currently, he leads a collaborative research project at KNUST with KNMI and TU Delft, Netherlands. The team has established an Air Quality Lab at the department of Chemical Engineering, KNUST and are measuring ground-level NO2 using Palms Diffusion Tubes.He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the Department of Chemical Engineering. These include Chemical Process Design and economics at the undergraduate level, and Environmental Engineering and Fuel & Energy Technology at the postgraduate level.Prof. Afotey actively contributes to the academic community by reviewing articles for journals such as the Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, the Journal of Scientific African, and the Journal of Ghana Institution of Engineering, among others.

Research Summary

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The researcher's work is centered on advancing sustainable practices through innovative research across multiple domains. Their publications span themes such as soil interactions, biogas production, biofuel development, agricultural innovations, vehicle emissions, energy technologies, environmental monitoring, and public health impact assessments, all within the broader context of enhancing sustainability and environmental management systems.

Research Themes

All (18 Papers)

Physical Sciences (15 Papers)

Life Sciences (1 Papers)

Social Sciences (2 Papers)

All Papers

Synthesis of silica and silicon from rice husk feedstock: A review(2025)

Estimation of biogas production potential and greenhouse gas emissions reduction for sustainable energy management using intelligent computing technique(2022)

Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Calcium Oxide/Calcium Ferrite, CaO/CaFe2O4 Composite Nanocatalyst for Biodiesel Production(2023)

Effect of Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (ETBE) on the Properties of Gasoline(2021)

Comparative Analysis of Selected Octane Enhancing Fuel Additives as Substitute to Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT)(2017)

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) pectin yield as influenced by particle size and extraction solvent(2023)

Statistical Model for Estimating Carbon Dioxide Emissions from a Light-Duty Gasoline Vehicle(2013)

Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Surface Coating Facilities: Characterization of Facilities, Estimation of Emission Rates, and Dispersion Modeling of Off-Site Impacts(2013)

Impact Assessment of Metal-Based Octane Boosters: A Literature Review(2018)

Statistical approach to the development of a micro scale model for estimating exhaust emissions from light duty gasoline vehicles(2008)

Impact of Corona Virus Stay-at-Home Policies on Traffic Emissions and Ambient Pollutant Concentrations in Ghana, West Africa(2022)

Multi-disciplinary Sustainable Senior Design Project: Design of a Campus Biodiesel Refinery(2020)

Determination of health and nutritional benefits of jackfruits (artocarpus heterophyllus)(2024)

Ambient air pollution monitoring and health studies using low-cost Internet-of-things (IoT) monitor within KNUST Community(2023)

Design and Development of a Low-cost Sensor IoT Computing Device for Greenhouse Gas Momitor from Selected Industry Locations(2022)

Ambient Air Pollution Monitoring and Health Studies Using Low-Cost Internet of Things Monitor within KNUST Community(2024)

Engineering sustainable engineers(2010)

Assessment of Inhalable Particulate Matter (PM) Associated with a Cement Factory in Tema, Ghana(2018)

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