Alfred Kwablah Anim
Also known as: Alfred Anim, Alfred K. Anim, A.K. Anim, Anim A.K.
Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, The University of Queensland
Research areas: Environmental Science · Water Science and Technology · Heavy metals in environment · Water Quality and Pollution Assessment · Environmental and Analytical Chemistry Studies
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About
Dr. Alfred K. Anim is a Senior Research Scientist with over 17 years of professional experience at the Nuclear and Analytical Chemistry Research Centre (NACRC) of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC).
Driven by a deep passion for environmental quality, Dr. Anim’s research focuses on the occurrence, fate, and transport of both legacy and emerging contaminants in soils, sediments, surface and groundwater, air, food crops, and fish. His extensive research contributions have been published in numerous peer-reviewed scientific journals.
In addition to his research, Dr. Anim teaches and trains both graduate and undergraduate students, and has successfully supervised several MPhil theses. To enhance his professional development, he has participated in numerous international conferences, workshops, and training programs across various countries.
Dr. Anim earned his PhD in Environmental Technologies from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia, under the prestigious QUT Postgraduate Research Award (QUTPRA) scholarship in 2019. He also holds an MPhil in Nuclear and Radiochemistry from the University of Ghana (2009) and a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Cape Coast (2000).
His current research interests include:
1. Exploring the potential use of local biogenic materials for the remediation of contaminated sites;
2. Investigating the occurrence and distribution of rare earth elements and lithium in estuarine sediments;
3. Assessing air quality and the synergistic effects of heavy metals on photosynthetic pigments.
Dr. Anim is also an advocate for the adoption of organic-based agrochemicals to promote sustainable agricultural production. He looks forward to building demand-driven collaborations that foster synergy between research, innovation, and commercialization.
Employment
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Ghana Atomic Energy Commission Senior Research Scientist2009 - Present
Education
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The University of Queensland PhD (Environmental Technologies)2015 - 2019
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (21)
- Photosynthetic pigments and heavy metal accumulation in urban tree species as bioindicators of vehicular pollution in Winneba Municipality, Ghana Save
- Traditional herbal aphrodisiacs: chemical and microbial contamination, standard analytical techniques, regulation, and mitigation of health impacts Save
- Assessment of ambient air quality and health risks from vehicular emissions in urban Ghana: A case study of Winneba Save
- Pharmaceuticals, personal care products, food additive and pesticides in surface waters from three Australian east coast estuaries (Sydney, Yarra and Brisbane) Save
- Distribution of PBDEs, HBCDs and PCBs in the Brisbane River estuary sediment Save
- Determination of some heavy metal levels in soft drinks on the Ghanaian market using atomic absorption spectrometry method Save
- Uptake of heavy metals by some edible vegetables irrigated using wastewater: a preliminary study in Accra, Ghana Save
- Evaluation of some heavy metal loading in the Kpeshi lagoon, Ghana Save
- Ackah M., Agyemang O., Anim A.K., Osei J., Bentil N.O., Kpattah L., Gyamfi EAssessment of groundwater quality for drinking and irrigation: the case study of Teiman- Oyarifa community, Ga East Municipal, Ghana Save
- Afful S., Anim A.K.,Spectrum of organochlorine pesticide residue in fish samples from the Densu basin Save
- Anim A.K., Duodu G.O., Ahialey E.K., Assessment of Surface Water Quality: The Perspective of the Weija dam in Ghana Save
- Anim A.K., Ackah M., Fianko J.R., Kpattah L., Osei J., Serfor-ATrace elements composition of Achatina achatina samples from the Madina market in Accra, Ghana Save
- Anim A.K., Ahialey E.K., Duodu G.O.,Accumulation profile of heavy metals in fish samples from Nsawam, along the Densu river, Ghana Save
- Anim A.K., Laar C., Osei J., OdonkorTrace metals quality of some herbal medicines sold in Accra, Ghana Save
- Enti-Brown S., Yeboah P. O., Akoto-Bamford S., Anim A. K., Abole H., Kpattah L., Hanson J. E. K., AhiaQuality control analysis of imported fertilizers used in Ghana: the macronutrients perspective Save
- Evaluation of metal ions concentrations, total flavonoid content and DPPH free radicals scavenging in the fruits of Tetrapleura Tetraptera (prekese) from Ghana Save
- International Journal of Chemistry Save
- Laar C., Bam E.K.P., Anim A.K., Osei J., Bimi L., Nyarko E., Ganyaglo S.Y., GibirllaEffect of anthropogenic activities on an ecologically important wetland in Ghana Save
- Osei J., Nyarko B., Osae S.K., Kuranchie-Mensah H., Atiemo S.M., Anim A.K., Laar C., Osei-Determination of metals in six marine fish species from the Western Coastal waters of Ghana using Neutron Activation Analysis Technique Save
- Osei J., Osae S.K., Fianko J.R., Adomako D., Laar C., Anim A.K., Ganyaglo S.Y., Nyarku M., NThe impact of Oblogo landfill site in Accra-Ghana on the surrounding environment Save