FREDERICK DOMFEH OPPONG

Dynamic graduate in Environmental and Safety Engineering with a drive for sustainable solutions. Looking to utilize my versatile skill set and innovative problem-solving to develop sustainable environmental practice and safety standards.

• Water and Wastewater Management
• Climate remediation
• Air Quality
• Bioremediation
• Hazardous and Solid Waste Management
• Recycling
• Occupational health and safety
• Waste Management and Recycling

• Undergraduate Thesis: Manual Handling Risk Assessment in Sawmill Industries, Ahafo Mim, University of Mines and Technology, Ghana, Supervisor; Dr. Eric Gyimah, 06/2024 to 10/2024. Performed an observational risk assessment, determined the most sustained injuries and developed a well-structured control measures for the industries.
• Fire Risk Assessment and Development of Evacuation Plan for Dr. Kofi Tetteh Hall, University of Mines and Technology, Ghana, Supervisor; Dr. Eric Stemn, 08/2023 to 09/2023. Performed a fire assessment for the three-storey hall and developed an evacuation plan for the hall.
• Hazardous Waste Management on Pesticides, University of Mines and Technology, Ghana, Supervisor; Professor W. K. Buah, 07/2023 to 08/2023. Determined the potential effects on pesticides on the environment and developed a proper and eco-friendly management of pesticides from collection to disposal
• Determination of Stream Discharge, Physico-Chemical Parameters and Water Quality Index of River Gad, Environmental Laboratory, University of Mines and Technology, Ghana, Supervisor; Dr Ishmael Quaicoe, 02/2022 to 03/2022. Determined the flow-rate of the river and measured parameters like conductivity, dissolved oxygen (DO), total suspended solids (TSS), pH, nitrate, nitrite, sulphate, chloride, and total dissolved solids (TDS). Calculated the quality and determined the suitable usage of the river according to water quality international standards.
• Environmental and Meteorological Factors to Consider when Selecting A Landfill Site, University of Mines and Technology, Ghana, Dr. Eric Stemn, 06/2021 to 07/2021. Determined the vital factors like hydro-geography, groundwater table, precipitation, temperature, humidity and prevailing wind.

• Ghana Institute of Engineers (GHIE)
• Ghana Institute of Safety and Environmental Professionals (GHISEP)
• Environmental and Safety Engineering Student Association (ESESA)
• Young People Empowerment Forum (YoPEF)

• The health impacts of illegal mining (Galamsey) on the water ecosystem, Colloquium/Seminar, 09/2024.
• The effects of Social Media on Education, Colloquium/Seminar, 08/2024.
• Biological Treatment of Wastewater, Water and Wastewater Treatment Mini Project Semester Summit, University of Mines and Technology, 08/2024.
• Dealing with Mental Health and Academic Stress as a Young Engineer, Environmental and Safety Students Association Annual Summit, 02/2023.
• The Role of Student Politicians in National development, GHIE Executive Leadership Summit, University of Mines and Technology, 07/2023.
• Air Pollutions Equipment; Settling Chamber, its Types, Uses and Operations, Air Pollution and Control, University of Mines and Technology, 12/2022.
• The Role of Student Politicians in National Development, GHISEP Executive Leadership Summit, University of Mines and Technology, 09/2022.

• Global environmental management, Technical University of Denmark, Coursera
• New paradigms of wastewater management, Politecnico di Milano, Coursera
• Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Coursera
• Municipal solid waste management in developing countries, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Coursera
• Programming for Everyone, University of Michigan, USA, Coursera
• Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel, Coursera Project Network
• Disaster Management and Preparedness, University of Pittsburgh, USA, Coursera

• World Water Day Celebration, University of Mines and Technology in Collaboration with Water Resources Ankobra Basin Secretariat, 03/2024.
• Empowering the Youth to Shape the Future of Natural Resources and Environmental Governance through Innovation, Youth-NREG Student Platform in Collaboration with University of Mines and Technology Business Incubation Hub, 08/2024.
• A Stakeholder Durbar on World Environmental Day; Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resistance, Department of Environmental and Safety, 06/2024.
• Planning for Success: Choosing the Right Programs for Your Future Career, Ghana Institute of Safety and Environmental Professionals, 02/2024.
• Mining and the Environmental: The Present Challenges and the Required Actions for a Sustainable Future, Faculty of Mining and Minerals Technology and Faculty of Geo-sciences and Environmental Studies, 02/2024.
• Innovation in Mining and Mineral processing; Expanding the frontiers of Mining Technology, 8th University of Mines and Technology Biennial International Mining and Mineral Conference, 08/2024.

• Faculty Representative, Electoral Commission, Students' Representative Council, University of Mines and Technology, Ghana, 01/2023 to 10/2024.
• Expo Official, Ghana Institute of Safety and Environmental Professionals, 01/2024 to 10/2024.
• Vice President, St. James Old Boys Association, University of Mines and Technology, Ghana, 01/2023 to 10/2024.
• Non-Resident Representative, Electoral Commission, Students' Representative Council, University of Mines and Technology, Ghana, 01/2022 to 10/2022.
• Deputy Electoral Commissioner, Ghana Institute of Safety and Environmental Professionals, University of Mines and Technology, 01/2023 to 10/2023.
• Coordinator, Young People Empowerment Forum, University of Mines and Technology, 03/2022 to 06/2024.

• Most Hardworking Faculty Executive, University of Mines and Technology, Ghana, 09/2024.
• Most Hardworking SRC Executive, University of Mines and Technology, Ghana, 09/2024.
• Most Influential Student of the Year, National Union of Ghana Students Awards, University of Mines and Technology, 09/2023.
• Winner, Player of the tournament, Vice Chancellor Cup, University of Mines and Technology, 07/2022.
• Most Hardworking Course Rep of the Year, Student Representative Council Awards, University of Mines and Technology, 09/2021.
• Most Disciplined Graduating Student, St. James Seminary and Senior High School, Ghana, 03/2019.

• Leadership
• Team Management
• Communication
• Presentation
• Analytical and Organizational Skills
• Project Management
• Technical Report Writing

• Ahafo Mim Clean Up Exercise , 01/2025.
• Youth Organizer, Ahafo Mim Peace Walk Campaign, Elections, 12/2024.
• Student Tutor, Environmental and Safety Students Association, University of Mines and Technology, Ghana, 03/2023 to 07/2024.
• Waste Management Outreach at Local Primary Schools in Tarkwa, 07/2023.
• Junior Staff, Forestry Commission / Timber Industry Development Division (TIDD), Ahafo Region Ghana, 04/2019 to 01/2020.
• Teaching Assistant for my Community, Mim Habitat community, 01/2017 to 12/2019.
• Communal Labour, Mim Habitat community, 01/2016 to 01/2020.
• Teaching Assistant, Mim Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Preparatory School, Ghana, 09/2016 to 06/2019.

Available on request.