Mathematical and Computational Physics Students Present Research at 2026 GSA-KNUST Conference
Students from the Mathematical and Computational Physics (MCP) Unit of the Department of Physics, College of Science, KNUST, have showcased their research through poster presentations at the 2026 Annual Science Conference, organised by the Ghana Science Association (GSA) – Kumasi Branch, in collaboration with the College of Science, KNUST.
Held from 16–17 September 2026 at the Aboagye Menyeh Complex, KNUST, the conference brought together scientists, researchers, students, policymakers and other stakeholders under the theme:
“Integrating Climate Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Environmental Stewardship for Sustainable Resource Management in a Changing World.”
The participation of the students provided an opportunity to highlight how mathematical modelling, computational approaches and interdisciplinary research can contribute to addressing environmental and sustainability challenges.
Six students from the MCP Unit presented their research through poster presentations at the conference. Their contributions covered a range of topics spanning computational modelling, environmental applications and sustainable technologies.
The student presenters and their research titles were:
- Abdul Rahman Junior Mohammed – “Simulation of Metal-Organic Frameworks NH₂-MIL-53(Al) for Mercury Decontamination from Galamsey Water in Ghana”
- Ashalley Elvis Adama – “Digital Twin for Predictive Maintenance of Centrifugal Pumps: A Systematic Review”
- Patience Y.D. Quashigah – “Modelling Porosity Dynamics in Sand Microbial Fuel Cells: A Systematic Review”
- Justice Kwabena Sarfo – “Employing Density Functional Theory to Investigate Hybrid (Zr)UiO-66@(Fe)MIL-101 Metal-Organic Framework for the Adsorption of Endocrine-Disrupting Compounds (Primidone & 4-tert-Octylphenol): A Systematic Review”
- Maxwell Yaw Quaicoe – “A Systematic Review of Density Functional Theory and Molecular Dynamics Studies on Zeolites and MOFs for Lead and Mercury Adsorption in Water”
- Patrick Sommirman Lambon – “Systematic Review of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation with Temperature Effect on Dissolved Oxygen Distributions in Aeration Tank for Biological Wastewater Treatment”
The poster session provided the students with a platform to communicate their research to academics, fellow students and other conference participants, while also engaging in discussions around the relevance and potential applications of their work.
The 2026 Annual Science Conference featured keynote and plenary presentations, oral research presentations, poster exhibitions and panel discussions aimed at strengthening connections between scientific research and sustainable development.
Through their participation, the Mathematical and Computational Physics Unit demonstrated the breadth of research being undertaken by its students and the important role of mathematical and computational approaches in tackling contemporary scientific and environmental challenges.
