T.M. Akabzaa [BSc, PhD (Ghana), MEng (McGill)]
Full Name, Qualifications: THOMAS MBA AKABZAA, BSc and PhD in Geology (University of Ghana)], M.ENG, Mining Engineering (Mineral Economics) (McGill, Canada)
Rank: Associate Professor
Email Address: tmkabzaa@ug.edu.gh
PROFILE
Holds B.Sc. and PhD, Geology and Physics and Geology, respectively, University of Ghana and M. ENG in Mining Engineering (Mineral Economics), McGill, Canada and several post graduate certificates in mining environmental management, environmental and regulatory monitoring of the oil and gas industry, and petroleum economics and risk management from several institutions around the world. Presently lectures in the Department of Earth, Science University of Ghana. Chief Director of the Ministry of Energy from 2011 to 2017 and adjudged “best performed chief Director two consecutive times. Head of Department of Geology from 2008 to 2010 and a Senior Research Associate of the Third World Network, from 11996 to date. Research interests are in the areas of mining sector investment appraisal, mining and sustainable development and mining and petroleum policies. Has led research and training programs in several African countries and has more than 50 publications.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Courses
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EASC 336 |
Mineral Economics |
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EASC 333 |
Environmental Impact Assessment |
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EASC 400: |
Project |
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EASC 420 |
Project in Earth Science |
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EASC 449 |
Exploration Methods, Planning and Management |
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EASC 464 |
Environmental and Social Issues in Mining and Oil and Gas |
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EASC 477 |
Mining Projects Feasibility Studies |
Graduate Courses
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EASC 600 |
Project |
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MEXP 601 |
Mineral Resource Economics, Policies and Management |
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MEXP 602 |
Social and Environmental Issues in Mining |
STUDENTS SUPERVISION
Undergraduate Students
226 Student Projects
Graduate Students
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NAME |
THESIS TITLE/AREA |
LEVEL |
STATUS |
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Justine Seyire |
Acid Mine Drainage Assessment of the Konongo Abandoned Mine |
MPhil |
Graduated, 2000 |
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Hannah Amartey-Armarh |
The impact of waste disposal on the surface and ground water environment: A case study of the Mallam Sanitary Landfill Site, Accra. , Accra. M.Phil Thesis, 2002. |
MPhil |
Graduated, 2002 |
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Richard Kuevor |
Assessment of Economic instruments for mining environmental management in Ghana |
MPhil |
Could not complete due to ill health |
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Thomas Amenyo |
Integration of partial geostatistics geoscientific data for mineral exploration – A case study of Nangodi belt, Northeastern Ghana |
MPhil |
Graduate in 2009 |
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Samuel Atta |
Application of DEM and Remote Sensing data to Geological interpretation: A case study of Bogosso Area, Southwestern Ghana A Case Study of Prestea Area, W/R, Ghana etrology and geochemistry of Paleoproterozoic mafic-ultramafic bodies and associated volcanic rocks in the southern part of the Ashanti Greenstone Belt, Ghana |
MPhil |
Graduate in March 2009 |
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William Agyekum |
Application of Geo-logging techniques in groundwater studies – A case study of the white Volta River Basin |
PhD |
June 2010 |
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Eugene Nana-Amankwaah |
Hydrochemistry and origin of groundwater in the continental surficial Neogene aquifer of the Keta Basin of Ghana. |
PhD |
Could not complete due to ill health |
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Javis Abonana Ayamsegna |
Occurrence, sources and geochemistry of fluoride in groundwater in the Saboba-Chereponi districts of the Northern Region of Ghana |
MPhil |
June 2009 |
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Abubakari Hikima
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Integration of remote sensing, geophysical, geochemical and geological data for base metal exploration in the Buem structural unit, Brewaniase area, Ghana |
MSc |
Completed in August 2018 |
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Opeyemi Onilogbo
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Reservoir Characterization and Geomodeling of the West Cape Three Points Block (Dzata Field).
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MSc |
June 2018 |
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Michael Boakye Appiah |
Integrating geophysical and geochemical data from the Buem project of the European union for better enhancement of target signature.
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MSc |
December 2021 |
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Isaac Asiamah Nyarko |
Prospect Generation of The Hydrocarbon Potential of The Cretaceous Tano Basin |
MSc |
Completed in 2021 |
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Imoro Nimoo Abdulai |
Using Historical Exploration Expenditures for Comparative Analysis of Changes in Mineral Investment attractiveness: A case study of Ghana, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Guinne |
MSc |
Completed in 2023 |
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John Laisani |
Development of Minerals Beneficiation and Value Addition Model For Sustainable Socio-Economic Development of Zimbabwe |
Visiting PhD |
Completed in 2021 |
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Ibrahim Kwabina
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Petrography and Geochemistry of Volcaniclastic and Associated Rocks of a Greenstone Belt in Southern Ghana |
PhD |
Completed In 2022 |
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Roland Asare
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Assessing potential heavy metal pollution of soil and water resources from mining activities in the Kwabeng and its environs in the Atiwa district of Ghana |
PhD |
Completed 2023 |
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Kwame Peters |
Spatial analysis and elemental distribution of trace elements in artisanal and small-scale gold mining activities (ASGM): Essence on environmental health |
PHD |
In Progress |