Kodwo Miezah

Environmental Science

About

Dr. Kodwo Miezah holds a BSc Degree in Chemistry, MPhil and PhD degrees in Environmental Science. He graduated from the University of Cape Coast, University of Ghana and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology for his undergraduate, masters and terminal degrees, respectively. He also enrolled as a sandwich student with the Danish Technical University (DTU) between 2012 and 2015 during his PhD programme, worked at the Danish National Laboratory, Riso, Roskilde, Denmark.His area of specialization is in waste management, bioprocessing of materials and bioenergy production. Additionally, he has interest working on water quality assessment, environmental pollution control, environmental quality management, remediation of waste lands, improvement of soil fertility and among others. He has worked on biofuel production from household wastes, compost production from wastes, waste characterization on nationwide scale, soil remediation, food waste process and water quality.Dr. Miezah has rich experience in the waste management industry working with a waste management giant, Zoomlion Ghana Limited as a researcher. His research work in the company spanned beyond improving the working efficiency of the company, market surveys, valorization of waste and waste stream analysis, but also on incorporation of best practices worldwide. This role in the company exposed him to several countries in the world where he had learning of these practices from companies, governmental institutions and associations.Working as a lecturer has been a good experience and has driven his natured ambitions into play. As environmentalist, his passion moves across just a specialized area, but also on several applications. This has seen him lecturing in different fields and subject areas. He has received several short trainings which he has earned certificates from them. These trainings have additionally opened his horizon to different areas of expertise. He has served on different platforms and continues to do same. He is an expert contributor and panel member of the Ghana National Plastic Action Roadmap (GNPAP) committee, UNDP member of Ghana Waste Recovery Platform and former board member of Zoompak Ghana Limited. He is serving on many committees on KNUST campus; Plastic Recycling Committee, Grounds Work Committee, Retreat Committee (CoS), Local Organizing Committee-Ghana Science Association (KNUST), Examination Officers Committee (CoS).Dr. Miezah is a member of the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA), he has been on their platform delivering conference papers and a member of the expert working group in waste value addition. He is also affiliated to Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). Kodwo is a Fellow of the Africa Research Impact Network (ARIN), Africa Environmental Sanitation Consult (AfES Consult) and International Earth Conservation (IEC).

Research Summary

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The researcher investigates a diverse range of themes across social sciences and physical sciences, including sustainable waste management, pharmaceutical residue analysis, biofuel production, and environmental impact assessments. Their work encompasses themes such as Ghana-specific waste strategies, pharmacological risk assessment in hospital effluents, agricultural waste collection efficiency, composting techniques for agroecosystems, recycling processes, compostable concrete materials, biodegradable polymers, and the interplay between physical and chemical factors influencing health risks. These investigations collectively explore the integration of innovative research approaches to address global challenges in environmental sustainability and public health in Ghana.

Research Themes

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

Occurrence of Pharmaceutical Residues and Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Water and Sediments from Major Reservoirs (Owabi and Barekese Dams) in Ghana(2022)

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

African perspective on cellulosic ethanol production(2015)

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)

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

Municipal Solid Waste Characterisation and Quantification as a measure towards Effective Waste Management in the Takoradi Sub-Metro, Ghana(2020)

Comparative analysis of the effectiveness and efficiency of formal and informal waste collectors in urban waste management system(2024)

Existing Realities and Sustainable Pathways for Solid Waste Management in Ghana(2019)

Determining the Quality of Leachate at Sarbah Landfill Site at Weija, Ghana(2022)

SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL IN EAST MAMPRUSI MUNICIPALITY: ASSESSMENT OF REASONS FOR DISPOSAL METHODS(2021)

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

Trace and Heavy Metals in Locally and Imported Spices Sold on Markets in Accra Metropolis, Ghana(2024)

Health risks from persistent heavy metal contamination in crops and water at an abandoned naturally revegetated galamsey site in Ghana(2025)

Isolation and Identification of Some Plant Growth Promoting Substances in Compost and Co-Compost(2008)

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

Comparative effect of five compost types on growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) on a Ferric Acrisol in Ghana(2023)

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

Split Addition of Nitrogen-Rich Substrate at Thermophilic and Mesophilic Stages of Composting: Effect on Green House Gases Emission and Quality of Compost(2024)

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

Detoxification of E-waste polluted site using cashew nut shell-based activated carbon(2021)

The utilisation of End-of-Life Plastics for the production of paver blocks: A waste management and disposal strategy(2022)

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

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

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

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

Defluorination of borehole water using activated clay and bauxite-laden polyvinyl alcohol hybrid membranes(2025)

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