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Dr. Emmanuel Daanoba SUNKARI

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Position

Lecturer

Department

Geological Engineering

Research Interest

  • Genesis of Fe-Zn Skarn Deposits
  • Fluid Inclusion and Stable Isotopic Studies of Hydrothermal Ore Deposits
  • Petrogenesis of Granitic Rocks in Different Geological Terranes
  • Geochemical Evolution of Groundwater and Identification of Groundwater Contamination Sources
  • Geochemical Modelling
  • Groundwater Fluoride Contamination Studies 
  • Medical Geology
  • Impact of Mining Activities on Water Quality in Mining and Post-mining Areas
  • Assessment of Heavy Metal Pollution in Soil-Water-Plant Systems
  • Application of Multivariate Statistical Analysis in Exploration Geochemistry and Hydrogeochemistry




Autobiography

Dr Emmanuel Daanoba SUNKARI is a Ghanaian by birth, an Applied Geochemist, a Lecturer at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Ghana, and a former Research Fellow of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK). His research aims to contribute significantly to our understanding of the petrology, genesis, and geodynamic setting of hydrothermal ore deposits using multidisciplinary and multi-scale approaches, supported by fieldwork and various high-precision analytical techniques.

His research also focuses on unravelling the geochemical evolution of groundwater, groundwater contamination sources, health implications emanating from groundwater contamination (especially dental fluorosis), and proffering remedial and mitigation measures to safeguard the health, social well-being, and livelihood of people. He has several years of experience in groundwater fluoride contamination studies in Northern Ghana. He has published over thirty-nine peer-reviewed scientific papers on these subjects and orally presented more than thirty-eight scientific works in conferences regarding these areas. He has strong scientific collaborations with many Geoscientists from Ghana, Nigeria, Morocco, Ethiopia, Turkey, India, Romania, Portugal, and USA, which has culminated in the diversified nature of his scientific works.

Academic Degrees

2023
PhD Geological Engineering (Economic Geology and Geochemistry)
Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Turkey
2023
Diploma in Environment Health and Safety Management
UniAthena, Oxford, UK
2017
MSc Geology Engineering (Petrology and Geochemistry)
Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Turkey
2017
Ordained Deacon Minister Certificate
Christian Leaders Institute, USA
2016
Diploma in Continuing Ministry
Christian Leaders Institute, USA
2013
BSc Earth Science
University for Development Studies, Tamale

Institutions Attended

2022--2023
UniAthena, Oxford, UK
2017--2023
Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Turkey
2015--2017
Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Turkey
2015--2017
Christian Leaders Institute, USA
2009--2013
University for Development Studies, Ghana
2005--2008
Nandom Senior High School, Ghana
2002--2005
St. Andrews Roman Catholic Junior High School, Ghana
1995--2002
St. Andrews Roman Catholic Primary School, Ghana
1993--1995
St. Andrews Roman Catholic Day Nursery, Ghana

Professional Bodies

2024--
International Association of Hydrological Sciences
2023--
Ghana Institution of Geoscientists
2023--
The Geological Society of America
2021--
International Water Association
2020--
University Teachers Association of Ghana
2020--
International Association of Engineers
2020--
Afrobrain Institute
2019--
European Association of Geochemistry
2019--
West African Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (WAIMM)
2018--
Young Earth Scientists Network
2017--
European Geosciences Union
2017--
Italian Geological Society
2015--
Chamber of Turkish Geological Engineers

Awards

2023
3rd Best Scientist at the University of Mines and Technology, Ghana (https://www.adscientificindex.com/scientist.php?id=4312380)
2022
Best Paper Award in 1st Mediterranean Geosciences Union Annual Meeting (MedGU-21), Turkey
2022
Elsevier Certificate of Reviewing in Urban Climate Journal
2022
1st and 9th Best Earth Scientist at the University of Mines and Technology and Ghana, respectively (https://www.adscientificindex.com/scientist.php?id=4312380)
2022
Certificate of Honour as Invited Speaker in the 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Water Science (ICRAWST-2022), India
2022
Springer Nature Certificate of Valuable Contribution and Outstanding Performance as a Member of the Scientific Committee of the 2nd Mediterranean Geosciences Union Annual Meeting (MedGU-22)
2021
Elsevier Certificate of Reviewing in Groundwater for Sustainable Development Journal
2021
Elsevier Certificate of Reviewing in Environmental Research Journal
2021
Elsevier Certificate of Reviewing in Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring and Management Journal
2021
Faculty Intern at Perseus Mining Ghana Limited Supported by Ghana Chamber of Mines Tertiary Education Fund
2021
Publication incentive for two published scientific papers from The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK)
2021
Elsevier Certificate of Reviewing in Journal of Hydrology
2021
Certificate of Honour as Invited Speaker in the 1st International Conference on Recent Advances in Water Science (ICRAWST-2021), India
2021
5th Best Scientist at the University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana (https://www.adscientificindex.com/?university=University+of+Mines+%26+Technology+Tarkwa)
2021
Springer Nature Certificate of Valuable Contribution and Outstanding Performance as a Member of the Scientific Committee of the 1st Mediterranean Geosciences Union Annual Meeting (MedGU-21)
2020
Springer Nature Certificate of Valuable Contribution and Outstanding Performance as a Member of the Scientific Committee of the 3rd Conference of the Arabian Journal of Geosciences
2020
Elsevier Certificate of Reviewing in Science of the Total Environment Journal
2020
Elsevier Certificate of Reviewing in Journal of King Saud University: Science
2020
Springer Nature Verification Certificate of Peer Reviewer Contribution in Acta Geochimica Journal
2020
Springer Nature Verification Certificate of Peer Reviewer Contribution in Sustainable Water Resources Management Journal
2020
Sponsorship from the Organizing Committee to attend Greifswald International Students Festival (GrIStuF-2020), Germany
2020
Full Sponsorship from GeoHost Support to attend the 36th International Geological Congress in Delhi India
2019
Hindawi Certificate of Peer Reviewer Contribution in International Journal of Microbiology
2019
Publication incentive for five published scientific papers from The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK)
2019
Springer Nature Verification Certificate of Peer Reviewer Contribution in Environmental Geochemistry and Health Journal
2019
Grant from European Association of Geochemistry (Early Career Ambassadors Program) to attend the 36th International Geological Congress in Delhi India
2019
Grant from the Organizing Committee to attend the 3rd International Science Students Conference, Izmir Kâtip Çelebi University, Izmir, Turkey
2019
Erasmus+ Student Mobility Scholarship to the University of Lisbon, Portugal
2019
Sponsorship from the Organizing Committee to attend International Students Week, Ilmenau 2019 (ISWI 2019), Germany
2019
Springer Nature Certificate of Valuable Contribution and Outstanding Performance as a Member of the Scientific Committee of the 1st Mediterranean Geosciences Union Annual Meeting (MedGU-21)
2017
Best Oral Presentation Award in Geodynamical Evolution and Stratigraphy, 9th International Symposium on Eastern Mediterranean Geology http://www.isemg2018.org/
2017
TÜBİTAK BIDEB 2215 Graduate Scholarship program for International Students (Direct doctorate), Republic of Turkey
2015
TÜBİTAK BIDEB 2224-A Support Program for Participation in Scientific Activities Abroad 2016/8, 88th Congress of the Geological Society of Italy, Napoli
2014
Graduate Scholarship from Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFUND)
2014
TÜBİTAK BIDEB 2215 Graduate Scholarship program for International Students, Republic of Turkey
2014
Certificate of Honor as Chairman of Harvest Planning Committee, St. Augustine Catholic Chaplaincy, UDS Navrongo Campus
2012
Certificate of Honor as President for Upper West Students’ Union, UDS Navrongo Campus Chapter
2011
Certificate of Honor for the invaluable services rendered to ATEY Foundation Ghana during the maiden edition of Brain Master Junior Quiz competition
2009
Certificate of Honor as a member of the Business Committee of UDS Students’ Parliament
2008
Certificate of Honor as the Assistant Senior High Prefect of Nandom Senior High School
2008
Certificate of Honor as President-Environment/Wildlife Club, Nandom Senior High School
2008
Certificate of Honor as Debating Club Vice President, Nandom Senior High School
2008
Certificate of Honor as Library Staff, Nandom Senior High School
2006
Scholarship for Brilliant but needy Students, Plan International, Ghana
2005
Certificate of Merit from Coca Cola National Essay Writing Competition, Best 200

Academic Rank

2023--
Lecturer
2020--2023
Technical Instructor

Journal Publications

  1. Sunkari, E. D., Abangba, T., Ewusi, A., Tetteh, S. E. K., Ofosu, E. (2023), "Hydrogeochemical evolution and assessment of groundwater quality for drinking and irrigation purposes in the Gushegu Municipality and some parts of East Mamprusi District, Ghana", Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 195: 165, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-022-10731-3
  2. Koon, A. B., Anornu, G. K., Dekogmen, B. W., Sunkari, E. D., Agyare, A., Gyamfi, Charles (2023), "Evaluation of groundwater vulnerability using GIS-based DRASTIC model in Greater Monrovia, Montserrado County, Liberia", Urban Climate, 48: 101427, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.uclim.2023.101427
  3. Abanyie, S., Apea, O. B., Abagale, S. A., Amuah, E. E. Y., Sunkari, E. D. (2023), "Sources and factors influencing groundwater quality and associated health implications: A review", Emerging Contaminants, 100207 , https://doi.org/10.1016/j.emcon.2023.100207
  4. Tahiru, A. W., Takal, S. U., Sunkari, E. D., Ampofo, S. (2023), " A Review on Renewable Energy Scenario in Ethiopia", Iranian (Iranica) Journal of Energy & Environment, 14:4 372-384, https://doi.org/10.5829/IJEE.2023.14.04.07
  5. Ewusi, A., Sunkari, E.D., Seidu, J., Coffie-Anum, E. (2022), "Hydrogeochemical characteristics, sources and human health risk assessment of heavy metal dispersion in the mine pit water-surface water-groundwater system in the largest manganese mine in Ghana", Environmental Technology & Innovation, 26: 102312, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2022.102312
  6. Sunkari, E.D., Seidu, J., Ewusi, A. (2022), "Hydrogeochemical evolution and assessment of groundwater quality in the Togo and Dahomeyan aquifers, Greater Accra Region, Ghana", Environmental Research, 208: 112679, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2022.112679
  7. Sunkari, E.D., Tetteh, S.E.K., Sumbobo, M., Demir, Y. (2022), "Petrography, multi-element geochemistry and multivariate statistical analysis of residual laterites from the Wa-Lawra Belt, NW Ghana: Implications for identifying pathfinder elements of gold", Research Square, , https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1279747/v1
  8. Zango, M. S., Pelig-Ba, K. B., Anim-Gyampo, M., Gibrilla, A., Sunkari, E. D. (2022), "Responses to comments on: “Hydrogeochemical and isotopic controls on the source of fluoride in groundwater within the Vea catchment, northeastern Ghana” by Bam and Bansah (2022)", Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 17: 100739, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2022.100739
  9. Dekongmen, B. W., Anornu, G. K., Kabo-Bah, A. T., Larbi, I., Sunkari, E. D., Dile, Y. T., Agyare, A., Gyamfi, C. (2022), "Groundwater recharge estimation and potential recharge mapping in the Afram Plains of Ghana using SWAT and remote sensing techniques", Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 17: 100741, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2022.100741
  10. Lermi, A., Kelebek, G., Sunkari, E. D. (2022), "Assessment of the concentrations, distributions, and sources of potentially toxic elements in the soil–water–plant system in the Bolkar mining district, Niğde, south-central Turkey", Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 15: 886, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-022-10155-w
  11. Amadu, C. C., Foli, G., Sunkari, E. D. (2022), "A Geostatistical Approach to Optimal Drilling and Sampling Design: A Case Study of the Obuasi Gold Deposit in Southern Ghana", Journal of Science and Technology (Ghana), 40: 1, 1-17
  12. Abebrese, S., Anornu, G. K., Kabo-Bah, A. T., Dekongmen, B. W., Sunkari, E. D. (2022), "Assessment of groundwater potential zones using GIS and remote sensing techniques in the Bole District, Savannah Region, Ghana", International Journal of Energy and Water Resources, 1-12, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42108-022-00207-y
  13. Sunkari, E. D., Kore, B. M., Tetteh, S. E. K. (2022), " Petrography and structural features of the Precambrian basement rocks in the Benin-Nigerian Shield, NW Nigeria: Implications for their correlation with South Atlantic Precambrian terranes", AIMS Geosciences, 8:4 503-524, https://doi.org/10.3934/geosci.2022028
  14. Tumuklu, A., Sunkari, E. D., Yalcin, F., Ozer Atakoglu, O. (2022), "Data analysis of the Gumusler Dam Lake Reservoir soils using multivariate statistical methods (Nigde, Türkiye)", International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 1-14, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-022-04519- 8
  15. Sunkari, E.D., Kore, B.M., Abioui, M. (2021), "Hydrogeophysical appraisal of groundwater potential in the fractured basement aquifer of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria", Results in Geophysical Sciences , 5: 100012, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ringps.2021.100012
  16. Sunkari, E.D., Abu, M., Zango, M.S. (2021), "Geochemical evolution and tracing of groundwater salinization using different ionic ratios multivariate statistical and geochemical modeling approaches in a typical semi-arid basin ", Journal of Contaminant Hydrology , 236: 103742, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jconhyd.2020.103742
  17. Zango, M.S., Pelig-Ba, K.B, Anim-Gyampo, M., Gibrilla, A., Sunkari, ED. (2021), "Hydrogeochemical and isotopic controls on the source of fluoride in groundwater within the Vea catchment, northeastern Ghana", Groundwater for Sustainable Development , 12: 100526, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2020.100526
  18. Sunkari, E.D., Korboe, H.M., Abu, M., Kizildeniz, T. (2021), " Sources and routes of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in water systems in Africa: are there any sustainable remedies?", Science of the Total Environment , 753: 142298, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.142298
  19. Çiner, F., Sunkari, E.D., Şenbaş, B.A. (2021), "Geochemical and Multivariate Statistical Evaluation of Trace Elements in Groundwater of Niğde Municipality, South-Central Turkey|: Implications for Arsenic Contamination and Human Health Risks Assessment", Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 80: 164-182, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00244-020-00759-2
  20. Lermi, A., Sunkari, E.D. (2021), "Pollution and probabilistic human health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in the soil-water-plant system in the Bolkar mining district, Niğde, south-central Turkey", Environmental Science and Pollution Research, , https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-15398-w
  21. Dekongmen, B.W., Kabo-bah, A.T., Domfeh, M.K., Sunkari, E.D., Dile, Y.D., Antwi, E.O., Gyimah, R.K.A. (2021), "Flood vulnerability assessment in the Accra Metropolis, southeastern Ghana", Applied Water Science, 11: 134, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13201-021-01463-9
  22. Sunkari, E.D., Adams, S.J., Okyere, M.B., Bhattacharya, P. (2021), "Groundwater fluoride contamination in Ghana and the associated human health risks: Any sustainable mitigation measures to curtail the long term hazards?", Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 16: 100715, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2021.100715
  23. Lermi, A., Sunkari, E.D. (2020), "Geochemistry, risk assessment and Pb isotopic evidence for sources of heavy metals in stream sediments around the Ulukışla Basin, Niğde, southern Turkey", Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences , 29: 1167-1188 , https://doi.org/10.3906/yer-2001-9
  24. Sunkari, E.D., Abu, M., Zango, M.S., Wani, A.M.L. (2020), " Hydrogeochemical characterization and assessment of groundwater quality in the Kwahu-Bombouaka Group of the Voltaian Supergroup Ghana", Journal of African Earth Sciences, 169: 1038899, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2020.103899
  25. Karunanidhi, D., Aravinthasamy, P., Marghade, D., Subramani, T., Sunkari, E.D. (2020), "Appraisal of subsurface hydrogeochemical processes in a geologically heterogeneous semi-arid region of south India based on mass transfer and fuzzy comprehensive modeling", Environmental Geochemistry and Health , 43: 1009–1028, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10653-020-00676-2
  26. Abanyie, S.K., Sunkari, E.D., Apea, O.B., Abagale, S., Korboe, H.M. (2020), "Assessment of the Quality of Water Resources in the Upper East Region, Ghana: A Review", Sustainable Water Resources Management, 6: 52, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40899-020-00409-4
  27. Abu, M., Sunkari, E.D., Gürel, A. (2020), "Paleocurrent analysis, petrographic, geochemical and statistical appraisal of Neoproterozoic siliciclastic sediments, NE Voltaian Basin, Ghana: A multidisciplinary approach to paleogeographic reconstruction", Journal of Sedimentary Environments, 5: 199–218, https://doi.org/10.1007/s43217-020-00016-5
  28. Abu, M., Sunkari, E.D. (2020), "Geochemistry and petrography of beach sands along the western coast of Ghana: Implication for provenance and tectonic setting", Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences , 29: 363-380, https://doi.org/10.3906/yer-1903-8
  29. Abu, M., Sunkari, E.D. (2020), "Geochemistry, Grain Size Characterization and Provenance of Beach Sands along the Central Coast of Ghana", Advanced Research in Chemistry and Applied Science , 2(1): 15-26,
  30. Zango, S.M., Sunkari, E.D., Abu, M., Lermi, A. (2019), "Hydrogeochemical Controls and Human Health Risk Assessment of Groundwater Fluoride and Boron in the Semi-arid Northeastern Region of Ghana", Geochemical Exploration, 207: 106363, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gexplo.2019.106363
  31. Sunkari, E.D., Appiah-Twum, M., Lermi, A. (2019), "Spatial distribution and trace element geochemistry of laterites in Kunche area: mplication for gold exploration targets in NW, Ghana", Journal of African Earth Sciences, 158: 103519, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2019.103519
  32. Sunkari, E.D., Abu, M. (2019), "Hydrochemistry with special reference to fluoride contamination in groundwater of the Bongo district, Upper East Region, Ghana", Sustainable Water Resources Management, 5(4): 1803-1814, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40899-019-00335-0
  33. Abu, M., Sunkari, E.D., Şener, M. (2019), "Untapped Economic Resource Potential of the Neoproterozoic to Early Paleozoic Volta Basin, Ghana: A Review", Natural Resources Research, 28(4): 1429-1445, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11053-019-09478-5
  34. Sunkari, E.D., Abu, M., Bayowobie, P.S., Dokuz, U.E. (2019), "Hydrogeochemical Appraisal of Groundwater Quality in the Ga West Municipality, Ghana: Implication for Domestic and Irrigation Purposes Implication for Domestic and Irrigation Purposes", Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 8: 501-511, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2019.02.002
  35. Sunkari, E.D., Appiah-Twum, M., Lermi, A. (2018), "Using Laterite Geochemistry for Exploration of Orogenic Gold Deposits in the Wa-Lawra Belt, NW Ghana: Kunche in Perspective", Omer Halisdemir University Journal of Engineering Sciences, 7(3): 1137-1141, https://doi.org/10.28948/ngumuh.502334
  36. Sunkari, E.D., Zango, M.S., Korboe, H.M. (2018), "Comparative Analysis of Fluoride Concentrations in Groundwaters in Northern and Southern Ghana: Implications for the Contaminant Sources", Earth Systems and Environment , 2(1): 103-117, https://doi.org/10.1007/s41748-018-0044-z
  37. Sunkari, E.D., Zango, M.S (2018), "Preliminary Investigation of the Geologic Controls of Graphite Mineralization and Exploration Potential of the Wa-Lawra Belt: Implications for Kambale Graphite Deposit", Journal of Environment and Earth Science ISSN 2224-3216 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0948 (Online), 8(3): 77-89,
  38. Gürsu, S., Mueller, P. A., Sunkari, E.D., Möller, A., Köksal, S., Kamenov, G. D., Göncüoğlu, M. C. (2018), "Nd, Pb, Hf isotope characteristics and provenance of glacial granitic pebbles from Late Ordovician diamictites in the Taurides, S Turkey", Gondwana Research, 54: 205-216, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gr.2017.11.003
  39. Gürsu, S., Möeller A., Usta, D., Köksal, S., Ates, S., Sunkari, E.D., Göncüoğlu, M.C. (2017), "LA-ICP-MS U-Pb dating of detrital and magmatic zircons of glacial diamictites and pebbles in Late Ordovician sediments of the Taurides and Southeast Anatolian Autochthone Belt, Turkey: Indications for their Arabian-Nubian provenance", The Journal of Geology , 125: 165-202, https://doi.org/10.1086/690199
  40. Sunkari, E.D., Danladi, I.B. (2016), "Assessment of trace elements in selected bottled drinking water in Ghana: A case study of Accra metropolis", International Journal of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, 8(10): 137-142, https://doi.org/10.5897/IJWREE2016.0685

Conference Publications

  1. Sunkari, E. D., Okyere, M. B., Mouri, H., Adams, S. J., Zango, M. S., Prosun, B., Ali, S.K. (2023), "Hydrogeochemical Assessment of Fluoride Toxicity, Sources, and Health Hazards in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region, Ghana", Geological Society of America Connects 2023, https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2023AM/meetingapp.cgi/P
  2. Adams, S. J., Sunkari, E. D., Hanson, J. E. K., Tandoh, K. K., Nude, P. M., Asiedu, D. K., Dampare, S. B. (2023), "Geochemistry of the Winneba-Mankoadze pegmatites, southern Ghana: A clue to the petrogenesis of the pegmatites", 3rd Sustainable Development Conference, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Somanya, Eastern Region, Ghana,
  3. Oppong, O., Sunkari, E. D. (2023), "Petrogenetic and geochemical characteristics of some auriferous granitoids in the Kumasi Basin, Ghana: Implications for geodynamic settings", 2023 Annual Young Geoscientists Forum (YGF-2023), Virtual at GAEC Kwabenya, Accra, Ghana, 26-28th July, 2023,
  4. Nuru Gan, A., Sunkari, E. D. (2023), "Geochemical Vectors for Targeting Hydrothermal Gold Mineralisation in the Damang Area, Southern Ghana", 2023 Annual Young Geoscientists Forum (YGF-2023), Virtual at GAEC Kwabenya, Accra, Ghana, 26-28th July, 2023,
  5. Sunkari, E. D., Fosu, S., Mensah, C. Anderson, P. (2023), "Application of Thermally Activated Cow Bone Char for the Development of a Low-Cost Household Groundwater Defluoridation Unit in Northeastern Ghana", 1st Bi-monthly Research Symposium of the Department of Geological Engineering, University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana, 3rd March 2023,
  6. Ewusi, A., Seidu, J., Sunkari, E. D. (2023), "Application of Hydrogeochemistry, Geochemical Modelling and Multivariate Statistical Analysis in Identifying Geochemical Vectors to Gold Mineralisation", 1st Bi-monthly Research Symposium of the Department of Geological Engineering, University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana, 3rd March 2023,
  7. Senne, D., Agyire, D., Bentum, B., Fosu, Y., Sunkari, E. D. (2023), "Overview of groundwater quality in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality, South-western Ghana: A review", 1st Bi-monthly Research Symposium of the Department of Geological Engineering, University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana, 3rd March 2023,
  8. Sunkari, E. D. (2023), "Geology, Mineralogy, and Geochemistry of Fe-Zn Skarn Deposits in the Çiftehan (Ulukışla-Niğde) Area, South-central Turkey", 3rd Bi-monthly Research Symposium of the Department of Geological Engineering, University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana, 30th June 2023,
  9. Mensah, C., Sunkari, E.D. (2022), "Development of a Low-Cost Household Defluoridation Unit Using Thermally Activated Cow Bone: A Case Study at North East Region, Ghana", 2nd International Conference on Environment, Technology and Management, Earth and Natural Sciences Session, Niğde, Turkey, https://ohu.edu.tr/icetem
  10. Obeng, R., Sunkari, E.D. (2022), "Assessment of the influence of borehole drill depths on the concentration of hydrochemical parameters in groundwater at the Vea catchment, Ghana, Upper East Region: A guide to water well drillers", 2nd International Conference on Environment, Technology and Management, Earth and Natural Sciences Session, Niğde, Turkey, https://ohu.edu.tr/icetem
  11. Okai, C.O., Sunkari, E.D., Zango, M.S. (2022), "Hydrochemical assessment of nitrate contamination in groundwater of the Maluwe Basin, Savannah Region, Ghana: Implications for human health risk assessment", 2nd International Conference on Environment, Technology and Management, Earth and Natural Sciences Session, Niğde, Turkey, https://ohu.edu.tr/icetem
  12. Nyamekye, S.Y., Sunkari, E.D., Zango, M.S. (2022), " Occurrence, Controlling Factors and Health Hazards of Nitrate-Enriched Groundwater in Some Birimian Aquifers in the Upper West Region, Ghana", 2nd International Conference on Environment, Technology and Management, Earth and Natural Sciences Session, Niğde, Turkey, https://ohu.edu.tr/icetem
  13. Ankomah, A.A.A., Sunkari, E.D., Asare, E.N, Ofosu, E. (2022), "Geochemical Characterisation And Assessment of the Sources of Groundwater Constituents in the Garu-Tempane District, Ghana", 2nd International Conference on Environment, Technology and Management, Earth and Natural Sciences Session, Niğde, Turkey, https://ohu.edu.tr/icetem
  14. Haruna, S.K., Sunkari, E.D., Seidu, J., Ofosu, E. (2022), "Assessment of Geochemical Controls on Groundwater Quality in the Bawku West District, Ghana: Implications for Drinking and Irrigation Purposes", 2nd International Conference on Environment, Technology and Management, Earth and Natural Sciences Session, Niğde, Turkey, https://ohu.edu.tr/icetem
  15. Sunkari, E.D., Tetteh, S.E.K., Sumbobo, M. and Demir. Y. (2022), "Identifying pathfinder elements of gold in the Wa-Lawra Belt, NW Ghana: Constraints from petrography, multi-element geochemistry, and multivariate statistical analysis", 7th UMaT Biennial International Mining and Mineral Conference, Tarkwa, Ghana, https://conference.umat.edu.gh/7th-biennial-confer
  16. Sunkari, E.D., Mensah, B., Asare, E.N. (2022), "Petrography and Geomechanical Properties of Some Mine Rock Wastes from the Tarkwaian System in Ghana: Implications for their use as Aggregates in General Engineering Works", 7th UMaT Biennial International Mining and Mineral Conference, Tarkwa, Ghana, https://conference.umat.edu.gh/7th-biennial-confer
  17. Amekudzi, E., Adomako-Ansah, K., Sunkari, E.D. (2022), "Assessment of pollution levels and sources of heavy metals in agricultural soils of the Wassa area, Ghana", 7th UMaT Biennial International Mining and Mineral Conference, Tarkwa, Ghana, https://conference.umat.edu.gh/7th-biennial-confer
  18. Sunkari, E. D., Addo, E. P., Vunase, G., Dekongmen, B. W., Kabo-Bah, A. T. (2022), "GIS-based Mapping and Multivariate Statistical Assessment of the Quality of Groundwater for Drinking and Irrigation Purposes in the Bono East Region, Ghana", United Nations/Ghana/PSIPW - 5th International conference on the use of space technology for water resources management, Session L2. Lightning Talks Space Technology, Water Quality and Health, Accra, Ghana, https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/psa/schedul
  19. Sunkari, E. D. (2022), "Application of Thermally Activated Cow Bone Char for the Development of a Low-Cost Household Groundwater Defluoridation Unit in Northeastern Ghana", 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Water Science and Technology (ICRAWST-2022), India, http://www.icrawst.in/
  20. Nuamah, R. K., Sunkari, E. D., Ewusi, A. (2022), "Hydrogeochemical Characterization of Groundwater in the Fanteakwa District of Ghana Using Geochemical Modelling and Multivariate Statistical Approaches", 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Water Science and Technology (ICRAWST-2022), India, http://www.icrawst.in/
  21. Oppong, O., Sunkari, E. D. (2022), "Petrogenetic and geochemical characteristics of some auriferous granitoids in the Kumasi Basin, Ghana: Implications for geodynamic settings and controls of gold mineralisation", 3rd Bi-monthly Research Symposium of the Department of Geological Engineering, University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana, 12th July 2023,
  22. Sunkari, E.D. (2021), "Hydrogeochemical Controls and Probabilistic Human Health Risk Assessment of Groundwater Fluoride in Northeastern Ghana", ParisTech – UMaT GEOSCIENCES Workshop, Online, May 26,
  23. Sunkari, E.D. (2021), "Geochemical evolution, sources and probabilistic health risk assessment of groundwater fluoride contamination in a typical fluoride endemic part of West Africa", International Workshop (Virtual) on Climate Change Impacts on Groundwater Quality and Health Issues: Review and Way Forward. Department of Civil Engineering, Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology, India, April 22-23, 2021,
  24. Turgay, O., Sunkari, E.D. (2021), "Are there Lithium Deposits in the Niğde Massif? First Results from the Space", Middle East International Conference on Contemporary Scientific Studies-V, Vol. I – 242, March 27-28, Ankara, Turkey,
  25. Sunkari, E.D., Lermi, A., Demir, Y. (2021), "Fluid Evolution of the Fe-Zn Skarn Deposits in the Çiftehan (Ulukışla-Niğde) Area, South-central Turkey", Mediterranean Geosciences Union Annual Meeting (MedGU-21), https://www.medgu.org/
  26. Sunkari, E.D. (2021), "Groundwater fluoride contamination in Ghana and the associated human health risks: Any sustainable mitigation measures to curtail the menace? ", International Conference on Recent Advances in Water Science and Technology (ICRAWST-2021), India, http://www.icrawst.in/
  27. Okyere, M.B, Sunkari, E.D., Adams, S.J. (2021), "Geochemical Controls on High Groundwater Fluoride in the Bongo District and its Environs, Upper East Region, Ghana: Implications for Human Health Risk Assessment", International Conference on Recent Advances in Water Science and Technology (ICRAWST-2021), India, http://www.icrawst.in/
  28. Abangba, T., Sunkari, E.D. (2021), "Hydrogeochemical Evolution and Assessment of Groundwater Quality for Drinking and Irrigation Purposes in the Gushiegu District and Some Parts of the North East Region of Ghana", International Conference on Recent Advances in Water Science and Technology (ICRAWST-2021), India, http://www.icrawst.in/
  29. Amedkudzi, E., Adomako-Ansah, K., Sunkari, E.D. (2021), "Assessment of pollution levels and sources of heavy metals in agricultural soils of the Wassa area, Ghana", 1st International Conference on Recent Advances in Water Science and Technology (ICRAWST-2021), India, http://www.icrawst.in/
  30. Sunkari, E.D., Korboe, H.M., Abu, M., Kizildeniz, T. (2020), " Potential sources and routes of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission in water systems in Africa and sustainable preventive measures ", II. International Agricultural, Biological and Life Science Conference, 1 – 3 September 2020, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey, Environmental Science Session 42, No. 544
  31. Sunkari, E.D., Abu, M., Zango, S.M., Lermi, A. (2019), " Occurrence, Health Risks and Geochemical Mechanisms of Fluoride in Groundwater of the Northeastern Region, Ghana", 1st International Conference on Environment, Technology and Management, 27 – 29 June 2019, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Turkey, Earth and Natural Sciences Session, Water Quality
  32. Sunkari, E.D., Abu, M., Gürel, A. (2019), "Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction of the Northeastern Voltaian Basin of Ghana", 1st International Conference on Environment, Technology and Management, 27 – 29 June 2019, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Turkey , Earth and Natural Sciences Session
  33. Sunkari, E.D., Abanyie, S.K. (2019), " An Overview of the Quality of Water Resources in the Upper East Region of Ghana", 1st International Conference on Environment, Technology and Management, 27 – 29 June 2019, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Turkey, Water Quality Session
  34. Sunkari, E.D., Abu, M. (2019), "Unraveling the Sources of Beach Sands in the Western Coast of Ghana", 3rd International Students Science Congress, -4 May, Izmir Kâtip Çelebi University, Izmir, Turkey, Session 19, GE 1901
  35. Sunkari, E.D., Appiah-Twum, M., Lermi, A. (2018), "Using laterite geochemistry for Exploration of orogenic gold deposits in the Wa-Lawra belt, NW Ghana: Kunche in perspective", International participated Cappadocia Geosciences Symposium, 24-26 October, 2018, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Turkey, Ore deposit geology session
  36. Sunkari, E.D., Abu, M., Bayowobie, P.S., Dokuz, U.E. (2018), "Hydrochemistry of groundwater in the coastal region of Ga West Municipality, Ghana: implication for quality assessment", International participated Cappadocia Geosciences Symposium, 24-26 October, 2018, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Turkey , Hydrogeology session
  37. Sunkari, E.D., Abu, M., Bayowobie, P.S., Dokuz, U.E. (2018), " Assessment of Seawater Intrusion into the Coastal Aquifer of Ga West Municipality, Ghana", International participated Cappadocia Geosciences Symposium, Hydrogeology session, Niğde, Turkey, , 257-261
  38. Sunkari, E.D, Zango, M.S., Korboe, H.M. (2018), "Geogenic sources of fluoride contamination in groundwaters of Northeastern Ghana: Bongo district in perspective", 89th Congress of the Italian Geological Society (Joint SGI-SIMP 2018 Congress), Geosciences for the environment, natural hazard and cultural heritage, Session S33-The contribute of Hydrogeology and Geochemistry in the study and management of the water resources, September, Catania, Italy, Abstract Book pp. 706, 12-14
  39. Sunkari, E.D (2018), "Orogenic gold deposits in Ghana, Doctorate Seminar", 31st May, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Turkey. ,
  40. Sunkari, E.D., Kore, B.M. (2018), "Evolution of the Precambrian Basement Rocks of the Benin-Nigerian Shield in the Context of the Pan-African and Brasiliano Belts", 9th International Symposium on Eastern Mediterranean Geology, Geodynamical Evolution and Stratigraphy Session, 8th May 2018, Antalya, Turkey, 20-27
  41. Sunkari, E.D., Kore, B.M. (2018), "Delineating Groundwater Flow Directions in a Fractured Basement Aquifer: A Case Study of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria.", 2nd International Students Science Congress, 4-5 May, Izmir Kâtip Çelebi University, Izmir, Turkey, Session 10, GEO_001, Vol. 2, pp 91. http://scienc
  42. Lermi, A., Ertan, G., Sunkari, E.D. (2017), "Assessment of Niğde Groundwater in terms of Water Quality and Arsenic Pollution, Central Anatolia, Turkey", International participated Cappadocia Geosciences Symposium, 24-26 October, 2018, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Turkey, Hydrogeology session
  43. Sunkari, E.D., Danladi, I.B., Korboe, H.M., Kore, M.B., Saidu, M. (2017), "Evaluating the Geologic Controls of Fluoride in Groundwaters from Northern and Southern Ghana. ", 1st International Students Science Congress, 5-6 May, Izmir Kâtip Çelebi University, Izmir, Turkey, Session 3, GEO_001, Vol. 1, pp. 57. http://scienc
  44. Sunkari, E.D, Gürsu, S. (2016), "Petrogenetic Features of the Granitic Pebbles within the Late Ordovician Glacial Diamictites in Tauride-Anatolite Platform of Turkey: Implication of the island arc/A-type magmatic rocks of the Sinai P", 88th Congress of the Italian Geological Society, Geosciences on a changing planet; Learning from the past, exploring the future, Session 8-Tectonics and Igneous Activity, Abstract Vol. 40, pp. 226, 7-9 September, Napoli, Italy, https://doi.org/:10.3301/ROL.2016.79
  45. Gürsu, S., Möeller, A., Usta, D., Köksal, S., Ates, S., Sunkari E.D., Göncüoğlu, M.C. (2016), "LA-ICP-MS U-Pb Detrital and Magmatic Zircon Ages of the Late Ordovician Glacial Diamictites and Pebbles, Taurides and Southeast Anatolian Autochthone Belt, Turkey: Provenance of The Northeastern Gondw", 2nd European Mineralogical Conference, Minerals, rocks and fluids: alphabets and words of planet Earth, Session 24-The Petrology-Geochronology Connection, Vol. 42, pp. 757-758, 11-15 September, Rimini, Italy,
  46. Sunkari, E.D., Gürsu, S. (2016), "Source characteristics and geochemical patterns of the granitic pebbles in the Late Ordovician glacial successions in the Tauride-Anatolide Platform, Turkey", rd Scientific Research Symposium, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Poster Presentation, 01 JEO, Vol. 3, pp. 63, 5th May, Muğla, Turkey,
  47. Sunkari, E.D. (2016), "Petrogenetic features of the granitic pebbles in the Late Ordovician glacial succession along the Tauride-Anatolide Platform", Graduate Seminar, 16th May, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Turkey,

Book Contributions

Sunkari, E. D., Lermi, A. and Demir, Y.(2023), Fluid Evolution of the Fe-Zn Skarn Deposits in the Çiftehan (Ulukışla-Niğde) Area, South-Central Turkey In A. Çiner, S. Banerjee, F. Lucci, A. E. Radwan, A. A. Shah, D. M. Doronzo, Z. Hamimi, and W. Bauer (Eds.), Recent Research on Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, Paleontology, Tectonics, Geochemistry, Volcanology and Petroleum Geology, Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation, Springer Nature Book Series, https://doi:10.1007/978-3-031-43222-4
Sunkari, E. D., Okyere, M. B., Adams, S. J., Zango, M. S., Bhattacharya, P. and Ali, S. K.(2023), Geochemical Controls on Fluoride Enrichment in Groundwater of a Geologically Heterogeneous Part of Ghana: Implications for Human Health Risk Assessment In A. Negm and S. K. Ali (Eds.), The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry. Groundwater Quality and Geochemistry in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions, Springer Nature Top Series Book, https://doi:10.1007/698_2023_1054

Community Service

2023--
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Medical Geology at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa
2022--2022
Member of Institutional 70th Anniversary Organisation Committee
2022--2023
Departmental Training Officer
2022--2022
Coach, Quiz Team of Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Studies for the 70th Institutional Anniversary Inter-faculty/School Quiz Competition
2022--2022
Coach, Quiz Team of Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Studies for the 70th Institutional Anniversary Inter-faculty/School Quiz Competition
2021--
Member of Department PQAU Committee
2021--2022
Member of Committee for Developing BSc Construction Engineering and Management Programme at SRID, Essikado Campus

Research Conducted

2022--2022
Petrogenetic and geochemical characteristics of some auriferous granitoids in the Kumasi Basin, Ghana: Implications for geodynamic settings and controls of gold mineralisation
2022--2022
Integrating petrography, regolith geochemistry and remote sensing techniques to map bauxite, clay, and laterite deposits in some parts of the Wa-Lawra Belt
2022--2022
Geochemical vectors for targeting hydrothermal gold mineralisation in the Damang area, southern Ghana
2022--2022
Hydrogeochemical assessment of groundwater quality in the Kintampo South District, Bono East Region, Ghana
2022--2022
Occurrence, controlling factors and health hazards of nitrate-enriched groundwater in some Birimian aquifers in the Upper West Region, Ghana
2022--2022
Development of a low-cost household defluoridation unit using thermally activated cow bone: A case study at North East Region
2022--2022
Hydrochemical assessment of nitrate contamination in groundwater of the Maluwe Basin, Savannah Region, Ghana: Implications for human health risk assessment
2022--2022
Assessment of the influence of borehole drill depths on the concentration of hydrochemical parameters in groundwater at the Vea catchment, Ghana, Upper East Region: A guide to water well drillers
2021--2021
Petrography, Multi-Element Geochemistry and Multivariate Statistical Analysis of Residual Laterites from the Wa-Lawra Belt: Implications for Identifying Pathfinder Elements of Gold
2021--2021
Geochemical Controls on High Groundwater Fluoride in the Bongo District and its Environs, Upper East Region: Implications for Human Health Risk Assessment
2021--2021
Hydrogeochemical Evolution and Assessment of Groundwater Quality for Drinking and Irrigation Purposes in the Gushegu District and Some Parts of the North East Region of Ghana
2021--2021
Assessment of the Quality of Groundwater for Drinking and Irrigation Purposes in the Bono East Region
2021--2021
Evaluating the Petrographic and Geomechanical Properties of AngloGold Ashanti Mine Rock Waste as an Aggregate for General Engineering Works
2021--2021
Assessment of Groundwater Salinization Using Borehole Depths and Hydrochemical Parameters in the Ga West Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, Ghana
2021--2021
Optimization and Cause Analysis of Toes in Mines After Drilling and Blasting: A Case Study of Newmont Akyem Mine
2020--
Investigation of the Geology, Mineralogy, Geochemistry, and Genesis of Fe-Zn Skarn Deposits in the Çiftehan (Ulukışla-Niğde) area, Southern Turkey (MMT 2020/6-BAGEP)
2020--2020
Assessment of the Potential Sources and Routes of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) in Water Systems in Africa and Sustainable Preventive Measures
2020--
Hydrogeochemical Evolution and Environmental Sustainability Assessment of Groundwater Resources in Northern and Southern Ghana
2019--2020
Delineating Groundwater Flow Directions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria
2016--2017
Scientific Research Project (BAP) No. 2016/031: The Provenance and Petrogenetic Features of Granitic Pebbles Observed as Dropstones in the Late Ordovician Glacial Successions along the Tauride-Anatolide Platform, Turkey. Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Turkey

Subjects Taught

Sedimentary Petrology
Basic Hydrogeology
Hydrology
Environmental Geology
Principles of Field Mapping
Introductory Geology
Introduction to Water Resources Management
Field Methods in Hydrology
Basic Mineralogy and Petrology
Physical and Structural Geology
Field Mapping
Field Trip - Reverse Circulation Drilling
Field Trip - Core Drilling
Mineralogy and Petrology

Other Professional Experience

2023--
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Medical Geology at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa
2022--
Reviewer, Urban Climate, Elsevier
2022--
Reviewer, Water and Environmennt Journal, Wiley
2022--2022
Member of the Scientific Committee of YOUSUSTAIN Conference (November 2022)
2022--2022
Member of the Scientific Committee of the 2nd Mediterranean Geosciences Union Annual Meeting (MedGU-22)
2022--
Reviewer, AQUA - Water Infrastructure, Ecosystems and Society (IWA Publishing, since 2022)
2022--
Reviewer, International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (Springer Nature, since 2022)
2022--
Reviewer, Applied Geochemistry (Elsevier, since 2022)
2022--
Reviewer, Geothermics (Elsevier, since 2022)
2022--
Reviewer, Urban Climate (Elsevier, since 2022)
2021--2021
Ghana Chamber of Mines-Tertiary Education Fund (GCM-TEF) Industrial Internship, Exploration and Mine Geology Departments, Perseus Mining Ghana Limited
2021--2021
Member of the Scientific Committee of the 1st Mediterranean Geosciences Union Annual Meeting
2021--
Editor, Earth Sciences Journal
2021--
Reviewer, Environmental Research, Elsevier
2021--
Reviewer, Groundwater for Sustainable Development, Elsevier
2021--
Reviewer, Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring and Management, Elsevier
2021--
Reviewer, Journal of African Earth Sciences, Elsevier
2021--
Reviewer, Journal of Hydrology, Elsevier
2020--2020
Member of the Scientific Committee of the 3rd Conference of the Arabian Journal of Geosciences
2020--
Reviewer, Science of The Total Environment, Elsevier
2020--
Reviewer, Journal of King Saud University: Science, Elsevier
2020--
Reviewer, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, Springer Nature
2020--
Reviewer, Acta Geochimica, Springer Nature
2020--
Reviewer, Applied Water Science, Springer Nature
2020--
Reviewer, Sustainable Water Resources Management, Springer Nature
2020--
Reviewer, International Journal of Microbiology, Hindawi
2019--
Reviewer, Environmental Geochemistry and Health, Springer Nature
2019--
Reviewer, Bulletin of the Mineral Research and Exploration, MTA
2019--
Reviewer, Environment, Development and Sustainability, Springer Nature
2018--
Editor, Region-Geology and Mining Research Journal
2018--
Editor and Lead Guest Editor (Special Issues), Advances in Geoscience
2017--
Reviewer, Journal of Geology and Mining Research, Academic Journals
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