Dr. Loh Sena Akosuah Yvonne holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Geology and Physics, M.Phil in Geology and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Geology from the University of Ghana with concentration in Hydrogeology and Hydrochemistry.

Dr. Loh is currently working on a Danish International Development Agency, DANIDA sponsored project centered on the assessment of groundwater resources for climate resilient irrigation in the White Volta Basin. This project, which is about US$1.7 million, has recruited four (4) Ph.D. students. Results of this hydrogeological research are expected to be used in the development of a numerical model as a decision support system for groundwater resources assessment under scenarios of climate change/variability in the terrain. Dr. Loh teaches courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in Integrated Water Resources Management, Hydrogeology, and Hydrochemistry.  She also reviews articles for the Journal of African Earth Sciences (Elsevier).

She holds membership of the following professional bodies: The Ghana Institution of Geoscientists (GhIG), Geological Society of Africa (GSAf), Organization for Women in Sciences for Development (OWSD), African Association of Women in Geosciences (AAWG), Ghana Science Association and Women in Mining Ghana.

Areas of research interest

·         Hydrogeological and Hydrochemical Characterization of Aquifer Systems in Proterozoic Basement terrains.

·         The Impacts of Mining on Aquifer Systems in Ghana

·         Surface and groundwater geochemistry

·         Hydrological and Water Balance Studies in the Densu and Keta Basins

Awards

2002 Professor Sai Award for Best Level 200 Female Student in the Physical Sciences University of Ghana

2005  Fellowship for MPhil Programme DANIDA-ENRECA Hydrogeological Project, Department of Earth Science, University of Ghana

2012 Rochester International Council Fellowship for Doctorial Theses Completion University of Rochester, NY

2012 ORID PhD Research Sponsorship University of Ghana

Recent publications

Loh, Y.S.A, Akurugu, B.A, Manu, E., & Aliou, A-S. (2020). Assessment of groundwater quality and the main controls on its hydrochemistry in some Voltaian and basement aquifers, northern Ghana. Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 10, 100296.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

1.      Loh, Y. S. A, Yidana, S.M, Banoeng-Yakubo, B., Sakyi, P. A., Addai, M. O. & Asiedu, D. K. “Determination of the mineral stability field of evolving groundwater in the Lake Bosumtwi impact crater and surrounding areas”. Journal of African Earth Sciences, 121, 286-300.

2.      Yidana, S. M., Fynn, O. F., Chegbeleh, L. P., Loh, Y., & Obeng, M. A. (2014). "Analysis of recharge and groundwater flow in parts of a weathered aquifer system in Northern Ghana". Journal of Applied Water Engineering and Research, 2, 91-104.

3.      Loh, Y. S., Banoeng-Yakubo, B., Yidana, S. M., Asiedu, D., Akabzaa, T. & Jørgensen, N. O. (2012) “Hydrochemical Characterization of Groundwater in Parts of the Volta Basin, Northern Ghana”, Ghana Mining Journal, 13, 24 - 32.

4.      Banoeng-Yakubo, B., Yidana, M.S., Ajayi, J.O., Loh, Y. S. and Asiedu, D.K. (2010) Hydrogeology and groundwater resources of Ghana: a review of the hydrogeology and hydrochemistry of Ghana. In: McMann, JM ed., Potable Water and Sanitation. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. ISBN 978-1-61122-319-4

5.      Banoeng-Yakubo, B., Ajayi, O., Asiedu, D.K. Loh, Y. S. and Yidana, S. M. (2010). Groundwater potential of Basement rocks of parts of the Volta River Basin in Ghana. Africa Geoscience Review, 17, 1-20.

6.      Anku, Y.S., Banoeng-Yakubo, B., Asiedu, D.K. & Yidana, M.S. (2009). Water quality analysis of groundwater in crystalline basement rocks, Northern Ghana. Environmental Geology, 58, 989-997.

7.      Kortatsi, B. K., Anku, Y.S.A & Anornu, G. K. (2009). Characterization and appraisal of facets influencing geochemistry of groundwater in the Kulpawn sub-basin of the White Volta Basin, Ghana. Environmental Geology, 58, 1349-1359.

8.      Banoeng-Yakubo, B., Yidana, M.S., Anku, Y.S.A., Akabzaa, T. & Asiedu, D.K. (2009). Water quality characterization in some Birimian aquifers of the Birim Basin, Ghana. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 13, 179-187. Springer

9.      Banoeng-Yakubo, B., Yidana, M.S., Anku, Y.S.A, Akabzaa, T. & Asiedu, D.K. (2008). Hydrochemical characterization of groundwater in the Akyem area, Ghana. Journal of Environmental Hydrology, 16, Paper 37, 1-12.

 CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND ABSTRACTS

10. Loh, S.Y, Banoeng-Yakubo, B.K. Yidana M.S., Asiedu, D.K., Akabzaa, T.M. and Jørgensen, N.O. (2010). "Hydrochemical characterization of groundwater in parts of the Volta Basin, Northern Ghana". 1st UMaT International Mining and Mineral Conference, University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa. Book of Abstracts p.62.
11. Loh, S.Y, Banoeng-Yakubo, B.K. Yidana M.S., Ajayi, 1.0. and Asiedu, D.K. (2010) “Hydrogeology and groundwater resources of Ghana: A review of the hydrogeological zonation of Ghana”; 5^th Conference of the African Association of Women Geoscientists. Book of Abstracts p.55.
12. Anku, S. Yvonne, Banoeng-Yakubo, B. K., and Asiedu, D.K. (2008). “Hydrochemical characterization of groundwater in crystalline basement rocks, Kulpawn basin". 16th Faculty of Science Colloquium, University of Ghana. Book of Abstracts p.25.

Workshops, Conferences, and Seminars attended

13.  Senior Academics Professional Development Programme, Accra, Ghana, March-April, 2016

14.  Mining and Gender Study Tour, South Africa, and Australia, October-November, 2010.

15.  Emerging Leaders Extraction and Environment Program, Duquesne University, U.S.A, June-July, 2010.

16.  5^th Conference of the African Association of Women Geoscientists, Cote d’Ivoire. April 2010.

17.  Advanced Solutions for Wastewater Treatment and Reuse in Africa, Accra, Ghana. February 2010

18.  First Ghana Water Forum, Accra, Ghana. October 2009.

19.  Multi-azimuth Seismic in the Nile Delta, Egypt, Ghana National Petroleum Cooperation, Ghana. September 2009

20.  Hydrogeological Assessment Project: Project Status workshop, Accra, Ghana. July 23, 2009.

21. Methods of Teaching and Assessing of Students, University of Ghana, Accra, June 15-19, 2009

22. Modeling Water Movement and Solute Transport in the Vadose Zone using Hydrusid, Accra, Ghana. January 13-16, 2009

23.  Hydrogeological Assessment Project: Project Status workshop, Accra, Ghana. April 21-22, 2008.

24.  Geology of the Voltaian Basin, Accra, Ghana. March 10-13, 2008

Professional membership(s)

• Member of the Geological Society of Africa (GSAf)

• Member of the Geological Society of America (GSA)

• Member of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH)

• Member of the African Association of Women in Geosciences (AAWG)

• Member of the Ghana Institution of Geoscientists (GhIG)

• Member of the Ghana Science Association (GSA)

• Member of the Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD)