Jonathan Arthur Quaye-Ballard

Geomatic Engineering

About

Professor Jonathan Arthur Quaye-Ballard is a Professor at the Department of Geomatic Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana. He is a professional member of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) and a Fellow of the Ghana Institution of Engineers (GhIE). He is a Licensed Surveyor. Jonathan has been in the teaching, research and consultancy services at KNUST since 2003. His research interests involve the application of Geo-Spatial Technologies in solving real-world problems concerned with transport, water, health, flood and drought, urban planning, food security, environmental resource management, etc. Areas of research include Geo-Information, Geographic Information System (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS), Geo-Visualization, Cartography, Wavelets, Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL), and Usability Testing.Jonathan has served on many academic and institutional boards.

Research Summary

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The researcher has made significant contributions to understanding various aspects of environmental systems through innovative methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches, particularly focusing on hydrological processes, land use changes, soil dynamics, and resource management. Their work spans across diverse domains, including soil moisture analysis, water resources management, rainfall patterns, and agricultural practices. Through a combination of geospatial techniques, remote sensing, and applied field studies, the researcher has advanced knowledge in soil erosion, water quality monitoring, and land-use changes. Notable projects include spatial-temporal analyses of hydrological systems, geospatial modeling of forest landscapes, and digital library support for educational programs. Their research underscores the critical role of innovative technologies in addressing global challenges related to water resources, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development in developing communities.

Research Themes

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Validation of the ESA CCI soil moisture product in China(2015)

Evaluation of the European Space Agency Climate Change Initiative Soil Moisture Product over China Using Variance Reduction Factor(2016)

Downscaling essential climate variable soil moisture using multisource data from 2003 to 2010 in China(2017)

Monitoring land use and land cover changes due to extensive gold mining, urban expansion, and agriculture in the Pra River Basin of Ghana, 1986–2025(2018)

The impact of land use and land cover changes on socioeconomic factors and livelihood in the Atwima Nwabiagya district of the Ashanti region, Ghana(2021)

Spatio-temporal analysis of land use/cover changes in the Pra River Basin, Ghana(2019)

Landscape Transformations in Rapidly Developing Peri-urban Areas of Accra, Ghana: Results of 30 years(2019)

Land use and land cover changes implications on biodiversity in the Owabi catchment of Atwima Nwabiagya North District, Ghana(2023)

Monitoring Wetland Changes on the Source of the Three Rivers From 1990 to 2009, Qinghai, China(2012)

Monitoring and Simulation of Land-Use Changes in the Bosomtwe District of Ghana Based on CA-Markov Model(2022)

Water balance responses to land-use/land-cover changes in the Pra River Basin of Ghana, 1986–2025(2019)

Analysis of climate and anthropogenic impacts on runoff in the Lower Pra River Basin of Ghana(2017)

Climate change impact on streamflow in a tropical basin of Ghana, West Africa(2021)

An Evaluation of Catchment Transit Time Model Parameters: A Comparative Study between Two Stable Isotopes of Water(2019)

Surface runoff estimation at the Densu River Basin using geographic information system (GIS) and remote sensing (RS)(2024)

Bacteriological contamination of groundwater in relation to septic tanks location in Ashanti Region, Ghana(2018)

An investigation into the freshwater variability in West Africa during 1979‐2010(2017)

Spatiotemporal dynamics of rainfall in Upper East Region of Ghana, West Africa, 1981–2016(2020)

Validation of Climate Research Unit High Resolution Time-Series Rainfall Data over Three Source Region: Results of 52 Years(2013)

Monitoring rangeland degradation using a novel local NPP scaling based scheme over the “Three-River Headwaters” region, hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau(2016)

Monitoring rangeland degradation on the &#x201C;Three River Headwaters&#x201D; region in 1990 and 2004, Qinghai, China(2014)

Pixel-based and object-oriented approaches in segregating cocoa from forest in the Juabeso-Bia landscape of Ghana(2020)

Assessment of vegetation dynamics in Upper East Region of Ghana based on wavelet multi-resolution analysis(2020)

Deforestation in forest-savannah transition zone of Ghana: Boabeng-Fiema monkey sanctuary(2020)

Effect of anthropogenic activities on carbon stocks in protected areas within Ghana's forest-Savannah transition zone(2024)

The restoration of degraded forests in Ghana: a case study in the Offinso forest district(2011)

Forest Loss and Susceptible Area Prediction at Sefwi Wiawso District (SWD), Ghana(2020)

Spatial prediction and mapping of water quality of Owabi reservoir from satellite imageries and machine learning models(2021)

Impact of post- reclamation of soil by large-scale, small-scale and illegal mining on water balance components and sediment yield: Pra River Basin case study(2021)

Spatial distribution of soil erosion and sediment yield in the Pra River Basin(2020)

Variability of suspended sediment yield in the Pra River Basin, Ghana(2021)

Spatial variation in lymphatic filariasis risk factors of hotspot zones in Ghana(2021)

Mapping Spatial Variation and Impact of the National MDA Program on Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination in Ghana: An Initial Study(2022)

Spatial Variation in Risk Factors of Lymphatic Filariasis in Hotspot Zones in Ghana(2020)

Precipitable Water Vapour Retrieval from GPS Precise Point Positioning and NCEP CFSv2 Dataset during Typhoon Events(2018)

Comparing Spatial Accessibility and Travel Time Prediction to Commercial Centres by Private and Public Transport: A Case Study of Oforikrom District(2020)

School accessibility assessment for walking and cycling; the role of street connectivity and land use variables(2024)

Mangrove mapping using Sentinel-1 data for improved decision support on sustainable conservation and restoration interventions in the Keta Lagoon Complex Ramsar Site, Ghana(2021)

Groundwater quality and potential analysis using geospatial techniques: The case of Ashanti Region in Ghana(2024)

Groundwater Quality and Potential Analysis Using Geospatial Techniques: The Case Of Ashanti Region in Ghana(2023)

Analysis of factors affecting sustainable commercial fuelwood collection in Dawadawa and Kunsu in Kintampo north district of Ghana(2011)

End-Member Selection in Two-Component Isotope-Based Hydrograph Separation(2019)

Location Mapping of Hydrothermal Alteration Using Landsat 8 Data: A Case of Study in Prestea Huni Valley District, Ghana(2020)

The use of GIS/remote sensing in determining gold potential areas on the Paleoproterozoic Asankragwa gold belt, Ghana(2025)

USING GIS AS A SPATIAL SUPPORT TOOL TO DISCRIMINATE BETWEEN TRUE AND FALSE GEOCHEMICAL ANOMALIES AT THE NORTHERN MARGIN OF THE ASANKRAGWA GOLD BELT IN THE PALEOPROTEROZOIC KUMASI BASIN, GHANA(2023)

Using Hyperspectral Data to Determine Spectral Characteristics of Grassland Vegetation in Central and Eastern Parts of Three-river Source(2014)

Vibration response based crack diagnosis in beam-like structures using fuzzy inference system(2021)

Cyanide contamination assessment via target survey and physicochemical and bacteriological characterization: a case study of Akrofrom-Techiman cassava processing area in Ghana(2023)

Assessing Spatial and Temporal Precipitation Dynamics in Upper East Region of Ghana Using Chirps Data from 1981 to 2016(2019)

Understanding hydrometeorological conditions and their relationship with crop production in the upper east region, Ghana(2025)

The Importance of Digital Libraries in Joint Educational Programmes(2009)

Usability testing: using “think aloud” method in testing cartographic product(2007)

GUI Database for the Equipment Store of the Department of Geomatic Engineering, KNUST(2013)

ANALYSIS OF THE PROCESSES BEHIND WOODLAND TRANSITION IN COMMERCIAL CHARCOAL PRODUCING AREAS: A CASE STUDY OF KINTAMPO NORTH DISTRICT OF GHANA(2012)

Role of The Forest-Savanna Transition Zones in Mitigating Climate Change at Lamto Scientific Reserve, Côte d’Ivoire(2025)

Measurement of tree volume by means of non-metric 35mm photography and photogrammetric approach(2020)

A Multivariate Analysis of Freshwater Variability over West Africa(2015)

Digital library support : the key to success in joint educational MSc programmes + powerpoint(2008)

Google earth as image source in photogrammetric mapping of KNUST campus(2020)

The Use of 3S Technology to Assess Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus Disease in Offinso Cocoa District Area, Ghana(2021)

Monitoring Water Quality of Birim River in Ghana Using Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing(2023)

Monitoring and Prediction of Urban Encroachment on the Densu Delta Ramsar Site in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana(2024)

Understanding Hydrometeorological Conditions and Their Relationship with Crop Production in the Upper East Region, Ghana(2024)

Modeling the Geospatial Distribution and Spatial Variability of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials on Farmlands(2024)

An Assessment Of The Legal, Institutional, And Geospatial Technology For Managing Urban Land In Addis Ababa And Adama, Ethiopia(2025)

Forecasting the Flood: Enhanced Dam Spillage Prediction Using Lagged Feedback Random Forests- Case Study Weija Dam, Ghana(2025)

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