ALBERT BANUNLE

Multidisciplinary Environmental Scientist and Lecturer with over five years of experience in research focusing on pro-environmental behaviour, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable waste management, and bioresources valorisation. Proven record of peer-reviewed publications and expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Proficient in data management and analysis using software such as SPSS, Stata, Stratigraphic, and R-Studio. Committed to fostering collaborative environments that drive creativity and innovation in academic and industry projects.

• Full Member, Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES)
• Full Member, International Solid Waste Association (ISWA)
• Member, Circular Economy Club (CEC)

Scottish Innovative Student Award (SISA III-INNOVATION CHAMPION)by Scottish Institute for Enterprise (SIE), 20/04/21

• A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Climate-Smart Agriculture Interventions in Semi-Arid Ghana, Kpenekuu, F., Antwi-Agyei, P., Nimoh, F., Guodaar, L., Banunle, A., Baffour, F. A., Atta-Aidoo, J. and Agyekum, T.P, 2024, Regional Sustainability
• Comparative analysis of the effectiveness and efficiency of formal and informal waste collectors in urban waste management system, Ampong, R. O., Miezah, K., Banunle, A., Amuah, E. E. Y., & Amoah, E. G., 2024, Heliyon
• Determinants of pro-environmental behaviour of urban youth in Ghana, Banunle, A., 2024, Environment, Development and Sustainability
• Determinants of forest law compliances among inhabitants of local communities surrounding tropical wildlife and forest reserve in Ghana, Amankwa, J., Damnyag, L., & Banunle, A., 2024, Journal of Cleaner Production
• Economic Viability Assessment of Small-Scale Biomass Composting Project Within a Developing Country Context, Banunle, A., Fei-Baffoe, B., Miezah, K., Ewusi-Mensah, N., Jørgensen, U., Aidoo, R., ... & Abaidoo, R. C., 2023, Circular Economy and Sustainability
• Valorisation of Biowaste and Aquatic Invasive Plants Through Compost Production for Agricultural Use, Banunle, A., Fei-Baffoe, B., Miezah, K., Ewusi-Mensah, N., Jørgensen, U., Aidoo, R., ... & Abaidoo, R. C., 2023, Waste and Biomass Valorization
• Utilisation Potentials of Aquatic Invasive Plants in the Owabi Dam in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, Banunle, A., Fei-Baffoe, B. Miezah, K. Ewusi-Mensah, N., Jørgensen, U., Aidoo, R. Amoah, A., Abaidoo, R. C. and Agbeshie, A. A., 2021, BioResources
• Municipal Waste Dumpsite: Impact on soil properties and heavy metal concentrations, Sunyani, Ghana, Agbeshie, A. A., Adjei, R., Anokye, J., & Banunle, A., 2020, Scientific African
• Effect of RTIMP's Commercialisation of Cassava on Household Food Security in the Cape Coast Metropolis in the Central Region of Ghana, Otchere, K. G., Banunle, A., Yankyera, O. K and Bediako, E, 2020, Agricultural And Food Science Journal Of Ghana (AFSJG)
• Environmental and Natural Resources Consequences of Arm Conflict and Violent Extremism in Sahelian Countries in Africa, Banunle, A. and Apau, R., 2019, African Journal for the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism

Building Stronger Universities (BSU III) International Conference on Climate Change Resilience, Adaptation and Sustainable Rural Transformation, Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana, 10/04/22, 10/05/22

Climate Smart Agriculture and Bioresources Management Project by DANIDA |2018-2023|

Field Researcher/PhD Student

· Developed innovative strategies for harnessing biowaste and invasive plants as bioresources for the production of high-quality compost for agricultural use.

· Conducted field research to test the quality of compost produced and the effect on grain yield in tropical climates.

· As first and corresponding author, it published four (4) peer-reviewed scientific papers and an international conference presentation over this period.

· Organised and coordinated 2 stakeholder workshops bringing together 50 farmers, 10 local assembly staff, entrepreneurs and interdisciplinary academics to discuss how to promote compost production and usage by farmers.

Asset Creation for Resilience Livelihood by the World Food Programme |2018-2018|

Field Supervisor

· Participated in and contributed to the success of a 3-day workshop for the validation of a questionnaire and training of enumerators for fieldwork.

· Successfully led a team of 4 teaching and research assistants for a two-week data collection exercise in the Upper West Region of Ghana, managing the budget, resolving conflict, and ensuring quality work.

·  Produced a comprehensive report on the evaluation of the assets created by WFP for poverty alleviation with recommendations and a roadmap for the way forward.

Lifelong Learning for farmers (L3F) by (COL and GAWU   |2013-2014|

Associate Research Consultant

· Planned and carried out a baseline survey on Lifelong Learning for Farmers (L3F) in the Northern region of Ghana.

· Analysed data collected and prepared a report with a roadmap for the implementation of the L3F project in Ghana.

·  Contributed to further study on the learning needs assessment of self-help groups (SHGs) of farmers in the Northern Region of Ghana and provided reports and recommended training needs for SHGs of farmers in Ghana.

Knowledge sharing and secondment fellowship, Aarhus University, Foulum (Denmark) |2023|

· Selected to be part of 5 staff members of KNUST to undertake industrial and research collaboration visits to the Circular Bioeconomy (CBIO) Center of Aarhus University and affiliate companies.

· Represented my team to make a presentation on my research work and pitched ideas for collaboration to faculty members of the Department of Agroecology of Aarhus University.

· Successfully secured the interest of 4 faculty members of the Aarhus University in my research leading to a joint development of grant proposals and preparation of a manuscript that is currently under journal review.