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MEng

Coastal Infrastructure and Hazard Management

As a Coastal Engineer at the Ghana Hydrological Authority, my work directly applied marine engineering principles:

Shoreline Protection Design: Designing and assessing the effectiveness of revetments, breakwaters, and seawalls to reduce wave energy and prevent erosion.

Erosion Control: Evaluating sediment transport and wave dynamics to propose nature-based and engineered solutions for erosion hotspots.

Tidal Wave Management: Engineering interventions during site assessments, such as in Tema Newtown, addressed the immediate threats posed by tidal waves to infrastructure and communities.

Flood Early Warning Systems (FEWS)

My involvement in the Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) for Accra integrates marine and coastal engineering principles:

Hydraulic Modeling: Calibrating models for coastal flood prediction requires understanding coastal hydrodynamics and integrating tidal and storm surge impacts.

Engineering Design Guidance: Data from FEWS informs the design of flood barriers, levees, and drainage systems critical for coastal resilience.

Risk Mitigation: Coastal engineers rely on such systems for adaptive infrastructure planning in low-lying coastal regions.

Longshore Sediment Transport and Coastal Dynamics

My master’s thesis, "Multi-Scale Variation in Longshore Sediment Transport under Changing Climate at the African Coast," is directly tied to marine and coastal engineering through its focus on sediment movement and shoreline stability:

Engineering Applications: The insights into sediment transport support designing and optimising coastal structures like groynes and jetties to control erosion and manage sediment budgets.

Hydrodynamic Modeling: By simulating sediment transport under varied climatic conditions, I provided critical data to inform engineering decisions for sustainable coastal development and protection.

Gulf of Guinea

Coastal Engineering and Hydrodynamic Modeling: Proficient in simulating coastal processes, sediment transport, and storm surge impacts to support shoreline protection measures such as revetments, breakwaters, and groynes to address erosion and flooding and hazard mitigation.
Data Analysis and Interpretation: Skilled in processing observational and satellite data for climate and oceanographic research, enhancing predictive capabilities.
Project Management: Experienced in engaging in multidisciplinary projects, including the development and implementation of flood early warning systems and site assessments for coastal hazards.Also coordinating with stakeholders for successful implementation.
Technical Communication: Capable of preparing detailed reports, presentations, and policy recommendations for engineering solutions and climate adaptation strategies.Engaging with stakeholders to advance sustainable coastal development.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Effective in working with diverse teams to deliver solutions at the intersection of meteorology, hydrology, and engineering.

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