Samuel Senyo Koranteng (PhD)


An IESS Faculty Member

Senior Research Fellow

 

Samuel S. Koranteng (PhD) is a Senior Research Fellow of the Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies (IESS), University of Ghana, Legon. He holds a PhD in Environmental Biology and a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree in Environmental Science from the University of Ghana, as well as a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology and a Diploma. Ed from the University of Cape Coast. He has 20 years of experience in teaching, supervision, research, and consultancy. His research interests include Environmental and Water quality monitoring with respect to toxicants such as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), Heavy Metals, and Pesticides. His research interest also extends to Waste and Circular Economy, as well as Climate Change dynamics and Water Resources Management, and has published widely in these areas. Dr. Koranteng also teaches and supervises graduate students at the Institute. In addition to his academic work, Dr. Koranteng has also consulted for organizations such as the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), EPA Ghana, the World Bank, UNDP, and the Ministry for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI). He also served as an Expert/Consultant on some National Committees, including the Review Committee for the Validation of draft National E-waste Inventory Report, and the Steering Committee for the implementation of the Environmental Management Plan for the Akosombo and Kpong Hydroelectricity Power Plants, as well as an Expert, for the final discussion towards the development of the Ghana Air Quality Standards.  

Research Areas

  • Environmental Monitoring/Assessment, and Health Risk Assessments 

  • Environmental Degradation and Water Quality  

  • Anthropogenic Sources of Pesticides and Heavy Metals in Environmental Matrices 

  • Contemporary approaches to Liquid Waste Management 

  • E-waste and circular economy 

Recent Publications

  1. Koranteng, S.S., Osei-Essah, N and Adams, L.B. (2024). Leachate characterization and pollution index as a tool for landfill management: The case of Nsumia Waste Facility in Accra, Ghana. West African Journal of Applied Ecology, vol. 32(2), 2024: 71 - 83
  2. Boahen, E., Fosu-Mensah, B.Y., Koranteng, S.S., Darko, D.A., Obuobi, G. and Mensah, M. (2024). Potentially Toxic Elements’ Accumulation and Health Risk of Consuming Vegetables Cultivated along the Accra-Tema Motorway. Journal of Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/6438563  

  3. Osae, R., Nukpezah, D., Darko, A. D., Koranteng, S. S. and Mensah, A. (2023). Accumulation of heavy metals and human health risk assessment of vegetable consumption from a farm within the Korle lagoon catchment. Heliyon 9(5) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16005. 

  4. Magna, K.E., Koranteng, S.S., Donkor, A. and Gordon, C (2022). Heavy Metal Pollution in the Surface Sediments from Cage Aquaculture Farms in the Volta Basin of Ghana: Source Identifcation and Ecological Risk Assessment. Water Air Soil Pollut. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-022-05878-1. 

  5. Magna, K.E., Koranteng, S.S., Donkor, A. and Gordon, C (2022). Levels of Persistent Organochlorine Compounds in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) from Three Cage Aquaculture Farms on the Volta Basin of Ghana: Implications for Human Health. Environmental Processes. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40710-022-00600-z  

  6. Clottey, C. A.; Nukpezah, D.; Koranteng, S. S. and Darko A. D. (2022). Assessment of physicochemical parameters and heavy metals contamination in Korle and Kpeshie Lagoons, Ghana. Indo Pac J Ocean Life. 6(1). DOI: 10.13057/oceanlife/o060105   

  7. Magna, K.E., Koranteng, S.S., Donkor, A. and Gordon, C (2021) Organochlorine Pesticides and Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Sediment Impacted by Cage Aquaculture in the Volta Basin of Ghana. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology https://doi.org/10.1007/s00244-021-00904-5  

  8. Magna, K.E., Koranteng, S.S., Donkor, A. and Gordon, C (2021). Assessment of organochlorine pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls in water from cage aquaculture farms in the Volta Lake in Southern Ghana. West African Journal of Applied Ecology, vol. 29(2), 2021: 75 – 86  

Teaching Programmes

  • Emerging Environmental Issues of the 21st Century
  • Environmental Management
  • Soil, Water and Air Quality
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Urban Water and Environmental Sanitation 

Recent Research Projects

  • Leachate Characterisation, Pollution Indices and Environmental Impacts of Landfills and Major Dumpsites of Ghana 

  • Degradation of Mine Site Alluvial Soil by Artisanal Mining in The Eastern Region of Ghana 

  • Impact of Climate change and Drawdown farming on pesticide levels of the Afram arm of the Volta Basin. 

  • Phytoremediation potential of Aquatic macrophytes 

Selected Students Supervision

Supervised over 40 Graduate students 

Current Students under Supervision 

  • Matilda Kokofu (PhD). Environmental Determinants of Total Mycotoxin Contamination in Cashew Nuts in Ghana: Assessing Agroecological Risk Factors and Implications for Food Safety
  • Siitah Razeena Mohammed (PhD). Assessing Zero Waste strategies among Small and Medium-sized Enterprises(SME) in Ghana. Opportunities, Barriers, and Policy Implications.
  • Reuben Yao Deku (PhD). Assessing Environmental Sanitation, Hygiene Practices, and Public Health Risks in Selected Markets in the Volta Region, Ghana
  • Bright Frimpong (PhD). Impact of Illegal Mining on Surface Water and Soil Quality, Chemical Fractionation of Heavy Metals in Sediment of Owerri River, Asante-Akim Municipal, Ghana.
  • Isaac Tettey Adjokatse (PhD). Characterisation, Pollution Indices, and Impact of Leachates from Uncontrolled Landfills of the Central Region of Ghana
  • Christabel Kafui Kumfo (PhD). Assessment of Biomedical Waste Management Practices in Selected Healthcare Facilities and Clinical Laboratories in Accra, Ghana.
  • Mary Aboagye (M.Phil.). Efficacy of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Pest Bird Management to Increase Productivity on Rice Farms at Ashaiman Irrigation Scheme, Ghana
  • Felix Foster Ackah (M.Phil.). Pesticide Residues and Potential Health Risk in Bush Meat - A Case Study at Sefwi Wiawso Municipality, Ghana
  • Hilda Acquah (M.Phil).  Heavy Metal Contamination and Human Health Risk Assessment in Water Sources from Abuakwa South District.
  • Selorm Borbor (M.Phil). Treatment Effectiveness and Reusability of Wastewater from Decentralised Wastewater Treatment Systems (DWTS): A Case Study At Ashesi University.
  • Theophilus Baah (M.Phil).  Ecological and Human Health Risks Associated with Heavy Metal Presence in the Muni Lagoon – Winneba.