Bernard Fei-Baffoe

Environmental Science

About

Prof. Bernard Fei-Baffoe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Science. He is the Exams Officer for the Institute of Distance Learning (IDL), KNUST.Prof. Fei-Baffoe's research areas include Solid waste management, pollution control, and bioremediation technololgy.In collaboration with Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Prof. Fei-Baffoe has significantly contributed to placement of waste containers at various points in the Kumasi township.

Research Summary

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The researcher has made significant contributions to environmental research in Ghana through a comprehensive study spanning multiple domains. Their work focuses on various aspects of environmental management, including waste characterization, composting techniques, water quality assessment, soil integrity, and bioremediation strategies. The researcher employs innovative methodologies such as GIS mapping, multi-criteria evaluation, and statistical analysis to assess environmental challenges. Key themes include sustainable practices like anaerobic digestion, bioethanol production, and microplastics research. Their efforts highlight the importance of addressing environmental issues through eco-friendly solutions and community engagement. The researcher emphasizes Ghana's role in fostering sustainable development and social policies, underscoring their commitment to impactful environmental management.

Research Themes

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Municipal solid waste characterization and quantification as a measure towards effective waste management in Ghana(2015)

A review of the principles of composting: understanding the processes, methods, merits, and demerits(2022)

Valorization of fecal sludge stabilization via vermicomposting in microcosm enriched substrates using organic soils for vermicompost production(2021)

Vermistabilization of fecal sludge with organic enriched substrates for compost production using two earthworm species (<i>Eisenia foetida</i> and <i>Eudrilus eugeniae</i>)(2022)

Co-composting of organic solid waste and sewage sludge – a waste management option for University Campus(2016)

Valorisation of Biowaste and Aquatic Invasive Plants Through Compost Production for Agricultural Use(2023)

Synergistic assessment of compost quality using a multifaceted approaches and machine learning: A research protocol(2025)

Valorization of Fecal Sludge Stabilization via Vermicomposting in Microcosm-Enriched Substrates Using Organic Plant-Derived Materials and Agricultural Soil for Compost Production(2024)

Indoor air quality improvement and purification by atmospheric pressure Non-Thermal Plasma (NTP)(2021)

Indoor Air Quality Improvement and Purification by Atmospheric Pressure Non-Thermal Plasma (NTP)(2021)

From the ground up: Unveiling Ghana's soil quality crisis and its ecological and health implications(2023)

Seasonal variations in heavy metals in water and sediment samples from River Tano in the Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo Regions, Ghana(2019)

Heavy Metal Concentrations in Fish from River Tano in Ghana and the Health Risks Posed to Consumers(2021)

Emerging potentially toxic elements (strontium and vanadium) in Ghana's pedological studies: Understanding the levels, distributions and potential health implications. A preliminary review(2021)

Understanding the distribution, source-pattern and geochemical controls of soils in an artisanal mine site during a ban on illegal mining activities: Is a ban an absolute solution?(2022)

Heavy metal accumulation in untreated wastewater-irrigated soil and lettuce (Lactuca sativa)(2015)

Levels of Lead, Copper, and Zinc in Cabbage (Brassica oleracea sp.) and Lettuce (Lactuca sativa sp.) Grown on Soil Amended with Sewage Sludge(2021)

Remediation of mined soil using shea nut shell (Vitellaria paradoxa) as an amendment material(2022)

Assessment of toxic elements in selected fish species in the marine water at Jamestown, Ghana(2024)

Tracing potentially toxic elements and nutrient levels from extensive illegal mining using multivariate statistics, pollution indices and ecological assessments(2025)

Contamination of groundwater by petroleum hydrocarbons: Impact of fuel stations in residential areas(2024)

Multi-criteria GIS-based siting of transfer station for municipal solid waste: The case of Kumasi Metropolitan Area, Ghana(2016)

Potential sites for landfill development in a developing country: A case study of Ga South Municipality, Ghana(2019)

Market waste composition analysis and resource recovery potential in Kumasi, Ghana(2021)

Market-based waste segregation and waste bin siting suitability studies using GIS and multi-criteria evaluation in the Kumasi Metropolis(2022)

Patterns of waste collection: A time series model for market waste forecasting in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana(2023)

Household solid waste generation rate and physical composition analysis: case of Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis in the western region, Ghana(2015)

Solid Waste Management in Accra, Ghana-Anaerobic Digestion as an Appropriate Pretreatment Option Prior to Landfilling(2009)

Household Solid Waste Generation Rate and Physical Composition Analysis: Case of Sekondi-takoradi Metropolis in the Western Region, Ghana(2016)

Sanitary landfill siting in the Ga-South municipality using multi-criteria evaluation techniques(2021)

Patterns of Waste Collection: A Time Series Model for Market Waste Forecasting in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana(2022)

Are used face masks handled as infectious waste? Novel pollution driven by the COVID-19 pandemic(2021)

Relationship Between Physicochemical Parameters and Risk of Analgesics and Antibiotics of Effluents From Three Selected Hospitals in Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana(2025)

Municipal Solid Waste Management in Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, Ghana(2014)

Municipal Solid Waste Management in a Low Income Economy Through Biogas and Bioethanol Production(2016)

Production of bioethanol from plantain and yam peels using Aspergillus niger and Saccharomyces cerevisiae(2022)

Land use land cover dynamics and fragmentation-induced changes in woody plant community structure in a mining landscape, Ghana(2021)

Perception of the environmental, socio-economic and health impacts of artisanal gold mining in the Amansie West District, Ghana(2022)

Synergistic effects of compost, cow bile and bacterial culture on bioremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated drill mud waste(2020)

Synergistic use of cattle bile, compost and fertilizer amendments in enhancing the bioremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated soils(2024)

Hydrocarbon contaminated water remediation using a locally constructed multi-stage bioreactor incorporated with media filtration(2018)

Biodegradation of Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Drill Mud Waste with Compost and Cow Bile(2020)

Biodegradation of Used Lubricating Engine Oil Contaminated Water Using Indigenous Hydrocarbon Degrading Microbes in a Fixed Bed Bioreactor System(2011)

Biostimulation of Immobilized Microbes in a Fixed-Bed Bioreactor towards Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Water Remediation Using Compost Tea and Egg Shell Powder(2018)

Axonopus compressus: A Resilient Phytoremediatior of Waste Engine Oil Contaminated Soil(2017)

Pilot Plant Bioremediation of Hydrocarbon Contaminated Drill Mud - Case Study in Ghana(2016)

Potential use of Eragrostis curvula and Chromolaena odorata for phytoremediation on hydrocarbon-contaminated soil(2025)

Sanitation and waste management practices and possible implications on groundwater quality in peri‑urban areas, Doba and Nayagenia, northeastern Ghana(2022)

Mining-induced changes in ecosystem services value and implications of their economic and relational cost in a mining landscape, Ghana(2023)

Seasonal Variations in Physicochemical and Nutrient Water Quality of River Tano in Ghana(2020)

Optimization of hydrolases production from cassava peels by Trametes polyzona BKW001(2021)

Evaluation and implications of organophosphate pesticide residues in cabbage (Brassica oleracea)(2024)

Dynamic influence of mining-induced land use land cover changes on avifauna community over a mining landscape, Ghana(2024)

Impact of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System on Key Environmental Performance Indicators of Selected Gold Mining Companies in Ghana(2013)

Utilisation potentials of invasive plants in the Owabi dam in the Ashanti region of Ghana(2021)

Environmental Risk Assessment of Analgesics and Antibiotics in Effluents from Three Selected Hospitals in Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana(2024)

Conversion of cassava peels into bioethanol using the OSTEP approach(2022)

Sustainable biodiesel production from palm oil mill effluent: Assessing feasibility and environmental impacts(2025)

Suitability and economic viability of bioremediated hydrocarbon-contaminated drill mud waste for cultivation of selected food crops(2022)

Using Bahia and Bermuda Grass to Remediate Municipal Solid Waste Leachate Under Hydroponic Condition(2025)

Economic Viability Assessment of Small-Scale Biomass Composting Project Within a Developing Country Context(2023)

Effects of pesticide application on soil bacteria community structure in a cabbage-based agroecosystem in Ghana(2025)

Double stage dry-wet fermentation of unsorted municipal solid waste(2006)

Biogas Production from Biodegradable Kitchen Waste Generated on University of Science and Technology Campus, Ghana(2020)

HYDROLYSIS OF UNSORTED MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE USING A PERCOLATING REACTOR MECHANISM(2010)

Copper and Zinc Pollution in Cocoa Growing Areas in a Low-income Country(2017)

Determination of the Physico-Chemical Properties and Heavy Metal Statusof the Tano River along the Catchment of the Ahafo Mine in the BrongAhafoRegion of Ghana(2018)

Valorisation of Biowaste and Aquatic Invasive Plants Through Compost Production for Agricultural Use(2022)

Effects of Pesticide Application on Soil Bacteria Community Structure as Revealed by Pacbio Sequencing(2023)

Optimization of Hydrolase Production (Dataset).pdf(2020)

Optimization of Hydrolases Production (Dataset).pdf(2020)

Organochlorine and organophosphate residues in lettuce and green pepper in Ghana's mega city(2024)

A Review on Occurrence, Risk Assessment and Removal of Pharmaceuticals in Hospital Effluents(2025)

Reviewing the performance of environmental policies in addressing environmental and socio-economic issues and associated implementation challenges: Ghana’s perspective(2025)

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