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Dr. Isaac Osei

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Position

Faculty Examinations Officer, Faculty of Engineering

Department

Renewable Energy Engineering

Research Interest

Biomass gasification; Assessment of biomass for optimal energy generation; Development of techno-economic models for optimal operations of bioenergy systems; Feasibility studies of renewable energy systems; Design and optimal operations of gasifier and biogas systems, Development of microbial fuel cell systems and Energy efficiency and conservation in residential and industrial buildings.




Autobiography

  • Engr. Dr. Isaac Osei obtained his BSc (Hons) degree in Agricultural Engineering, MPhil and PhD in Bioengineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, KNUST, Kumasi Ghana.
  • He is currently a Lecturer at the Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana.
  • He has eight years of experience in research in the bioenergy space and has worked extensively with both private and public sectors on local and internationally funded renewable energy projects. His research interests include Biomass gasification; Assessment of biomass for optimal energy generation; Development of techno-economic models for optimal operations of bioenergy systems; Feasibility studies of renewable energy systems; Design and optimal operations of gasifier and biogas systems, Development of microbial fuel cell systems and Energy efficiency and conservation in residential and industrial buildings.
  • He is a Licenced Engineer with the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (PE-IET, Gh), a member of the Ghana Society of Agricultural Engineering, Pan African Society of Agricultural Engineers (AfroAgEng) and International Association of Engineers (IAENG).

Academic Degrees

2023
PhD Bioengineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
2016
MPhil Bioengineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
2013
BSc. Agricultural Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Institutions Attended

2018--2023
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
2014--2016
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
2009--2013
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Professional Bodies

2022--Date
Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana
2021--Date
International Association of Engineers (IANG)
2019--Date
Ghana Society of Agricultural Engineers (GSAE)

Academic Rank

2019--Date
Lecturer
2017--2019
Assistant Lecturer

Journal Publications

  1. Osei, I., Addo, A. and Kemausuor, F. , Abunde, F. (2023), "Development of Integrated QFD/MCDM Framework for Optimal Selection of Gasifier Reactor for Crop Residue Gasification in Ghana", Ghana Mining Journal, 23 1, 59-76
  2. Osei, I., Addo, A. and Kemausuor, F., Abunde, F. (2023), "Optimal Design of Gasifier Reactor for Crop Residues Gasification Using Integrated MCDM Techniques/QFD Approach", Ghana Mining Journal, 23 1, 44-58
  3. Osei, I., Addo, A. and Kemausuor, F. (2023), "Optimal evaluation of crop residues for gasification in Ghana using integrated multi-criterial decision making techniques", Heliyon, 9 10, 1-24
  4. Osei, I., Addo, A. and Kemausuor, F. (2023), "Multi-level framework for optimal operation of gasifier system utilising crop residues from small and medium-scale farms", Journal of the Ghana Institution of Engineering, 23 4, 70-88
  5. Osei, I., Addo, A. and Kemausuor, F. (2021), "Crop Residues Utilisation for Renewable Energy Generation in Ghana: Review of Feedstocks Assessment Approach, Conversion Technologies and Challenges, ", Ghana Journal of Technology, Vol. 5, No. 1, , pp. 29 - 42.
  6. Osei, I., Kemausuor, F., Commeh, M. K., Akowuah, J. O., Owusu-Takyi, L. (2020), "Design, Fabrication and Evaluation of Non-Continuous Inverted Downdraft Gasifier Stove Utilizing Rice husk as feedstock. ", Scientific African,, Vol. 8 No.1, , pp. 1-10.
  7. Commeh, M. K., Kemausuor, F., Badger, E. N., Osei, I. (2019), " Experimental study of ferrocement downdraft gasifier engine system using different biomass feedstocks in Ghana.", Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments,, Vol.31, , pp.124 –131.
  8. Yellezuome, D., Osei, I. (2019), "Detecting Generator Faults Using both Electrical and Mechanical Signals, ", Ghana Journal of Technology,, Vol. 3, No. 2, , pp. 25 – 34.
  9. Kemausuor, F. Sedzro, M. D., Osei, I. (2018), "Decentralised Energy Systems in Africa: Coordination and Integration of Off-Grid and Grid Power Systems-Review of Planning Tools to Identify Renewable Energy Deployment Options for Rural Electrification in Africa,", Current Sustainable/Renewable Energy Reports,, Vol.5, no.4, , pp.214-223.
  10. Osei, I., Akowuah, J. O. and Kemausuor, F. (2016), "Techno-economic models for optimised utilisation of Jatropha Curcas Linnaeus under an out-grower farming scheme in Ghana,", Journal Resources, , Vol.5, no.4,, pp.1-38.

Conference Publications

  1. I. Osei; A. Addo; F. Kemausuor; F. Abunde (2022), "Integrated Multicriteria Decision Making Techniques and Quality Function Deployment for Optimal Design of Gasifier Reactor for Crop Residues", 7th UMaT Biennial Conference, 1-29
  2. Osei; P. Mwinisin; R.M.A. McEben-Nornormey; K. Larbi; M. Ayisi-Kwofie (2022), "Development and Performance Evaluation of a Hydraulic Operated Double Mould Briquette Machine", 7th UMaT Biennial Conference, 1-11

Subjects Taught

Basic Mechanics
Introduction to Green Chemistry
Principles of Bioenergy
Computer Applications in Renewable Energy Engineering
Electrochemical Power Sources
Climate Change and Carbon Balancing
Energy Efficiency and Conservation
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