Kofi Prempeh

Kofi Prempeh

Higher Degree by Research Candidate

School of Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

I am Involved in active research in Carbon dioxide storage in subsurface porous media, Enhanced Oil Recovery, Reservoir Modeling and Simulation

I am proficient at
C/C++ programming
Python programming
Matlab programming
R-programming

My research focuses on the development of upscaled mathematical models for CO2 storage in heterogeneous porous media, with an emphasis on the optimization of storage capacity and the long-term safety of CO2 storage sites. This work is vital to the field of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), a critical component of global efforts to mitigate climate change by reducing carbon emissions from industrial sources. I study the effects of chemical reactions on CO2 migration and its interaction with the geological environment, addressing the challenges of ensuring long-term containment of CO2 in subsurface formations. By improving the accuracy of models used to predict CO2 behavior in porous media, my work aids in understanding how to maximize storage capacity while minimizing risks such as leakage or contamination of groundwater. As the global demand for climate change mitigation strategies rises, my research stands to play a pivotal role in providing both academic and practical solutions to these complex environmental challenges.

  • Appointments
    Date Position Institution name
    2022 - ongoing PhD. Student University of Adelaide
    2021 - ongoing Assistant Lecturer Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
    2019 - 2019 Trainee/ Research Intern Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC)
    2019 - 2019 Graduate Research Assistant Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
    2016 - 2022 Research Associate Engineering and Scientific Computing Solutions
    2013 - 2014 Teaching Assistant Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
    2012 - 2017 Tutor Elite College
    2011 - 2011 Trainee/ Intern Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC)

  • Language Competencies
    Language Competency
    English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
    Twi Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review

  • Education
    Date Institution name Country Title
    2014 - 2017 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Ghana MPhil.
    2009 - 2013 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Ghana BSc.

  • Certifications
    Date Title Institution name Country
    2022 PYTHON207: Introduction to Machine Learning using Python: SVM & Unsupervised Learning Intersect Australia
    2022 PYTHON206: Introduction to Machine Learning using Python: Classification Intersect Australia
    2022 Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals Microsoft Australia
    2022 PYTHON205: Introduction to Machine Learning using Python: Introduction & Linear Regression Intersect Australia

  • Research Interests
    Carbon capture and storage Petroleum and Reservoir Engineering Modelling and simulation Computational Fluid Dynamics Numerical and Computational Mathematics Optimisation
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