Prosper Kwame Klu

Aspiring to be a very good research scientist and a teacher. I am goal-oriented and motivated by challenges; able to work diligently with little supervision. I am a team player, innovative, and excellent aptitude for learning. I am an excellent organizer who has an enthusiasm for studying.

• Lecturer and Researcher at Ho Technical University, Department of Agricultural Engineering
• Researcher at the School of Environment and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
• First Deputy Chair of Electoral Commission of GRASAG University of Ghana 2013-2014
• Member of Ghana Association of Science Teachers (GAST) 2011 to date
• Public Relations Officer: Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana Students Union UEW Chapter. (EPSU). 2008/2009
• Secretary, Academic/Research Committee: Association of Science Education Students (ASES - UEW). 2008/2009
• Physical Science Class Representative UEW 2006 - 2009
• Organiser: Old Maroonians Association UEW Chapter 2007/2008
• Secretary: Avatime Students Union UEW Chapter 2008 / 2009
• Assistance Headteacher: Adaklu Kpetsu L/A Primary School 2004-2005

• Date of Birth: 02/04/77
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: Ghanaian
• Marital Status: Married
• Religion: Christian

• Hollow CoP/carbon as an efficient catalyst for the peroxymonosulfate activation derived from phytic acid assisted metal-organic framework, Khan, M. A. N., Klu, P. K., Xiao, C., Qi, J., Noor, T., Sheikh, Z., ... & Li, J., Chemosphere, 355, 141775, 2024
• Hollow Fe0/graphitized carbon nanocubes derived from the metal-organic framework for enhanced activation of peroxymonosulfate, Khan, M. A. N., Klu, P. K., Xiao, C., Zhang, M., Zhang, W., Sheikh, Z., ... & Li, J., Separation and Purification Technology, 320, 124101, 2023
• TiO2/C coated Co3O4 nanocages for peroxymonosulfate activation towards efficient degradation of organic pollutants, Klu, P. K., Zhang, H., Khan, M. A. N., Wang, C., Qi, J., Sun, X., & Li, J., Chemosphere, 308, 136255, 2022
• Mechanism of peroxymonosulfate activation and the utilization efficiency using hollow (Co, Mn) 3O4 nanoreactor as an efficient catalyst for degradation of organic pollutants, Klu, P. K., Khan, M. A. N., Wang, C., Qi, J., Sun, X., & Li, J., Environmental Research, 207, 112148, 2022
• Metal-organic framework-derived hollow Co3O4/carbon as efficient catalyst for peroxymonosulfate activation, Khan, M. A. N., Klu, P. K., Wang, C., Zhang, W., Luo, R., Zhang, M., ... & Li, J., Chemical Engineering Journal, 363, 234-246, 2019
• Metal organic framework-derived hollow cactus-like carbon sheets for oxygen reduction, Zhang, M., Wang, C., Yan, X., Klu, P. K., Chen, S., Xiao, C., ... & Li, J., Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 7, 35, 20162-20168, 2019
• Iron-tannic modified cotton derived Fe0/graphitized carbon with enhanced catalytic activity for bisphenol A degradation, Li, M., Luo, R., Wang, C., Zhang, M., Zhang, W., Klu, P. K., ... & Li, J., Chemical Engineering Journal, 372, 774-784, 2019
• Assessment of Health Risks due to Toxic Metals and naturally occurring radioactive materials in the Birim River in East Akim Municipality of the Eastern Region, Ghana, Klu P. K., MPhil Thesis, University of Ghana, 2015, http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/85517
• Influence of Ru on cobalt doped hollow carbon derived from ZIF-67 for peroxymonosulfate activation and micropollutant degradation in water, Klu P. K., Muhammad Abdul Nasir Khan, Maxwell Selase Akple, Chengming Xiao, Yiyuan Yao, Junwen Qi, Xiuyun Sun, Jiansheng Li, To be submitted
• Porous nitrogen and cobalt-doped carbon as efficient catalyst for peroxymonosulfate activation derived from KOH mediated ZIF-67 coated 4-aminophenol-formaldehyde, Klu P. K., Muhammad Abdul Nasir Khan, Maxwell Selase Akple, Chengming Xiao, Yiyuan Yao, Junwen Qi, Xiuyun Sun, Jiansheng Li, To be submitted

• Prof. Jiansheng Li, Dean, School of Environment and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, +86 25 84305351, lijsh@njust.edu.cn, My supervisor during the Ph.D. program for 4 years
• Ing. Prof. Mexoese Nyatuame, Acting Director, Technical Vocational Education Research Center, P. O. Box HP 217, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana, +233-208550660, mnyatuame@htu.edu.gh, My Mentor in the Department of Agricultural Engineering at Ho Technical University
• Mr. Benedictus Agbemavor, Head of Science Department, Mawuli School, P.O. Box Ma 45, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana, +233-244875616, agbebenedict@yahoo.com, The Head of Science Department at my previous workplace for 7 years

• Reading articles and story books
• Playing scrabble
• Listening to music
• Watching football

• English
• Ewe
• Twi

• Very good interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player with good analytical skills
• Very smart and time-conscious
• Ability to work for long hours
• Could work under pressure with little supervision

• School of Environment and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
• Key Laboratory of Jiangsu Province for Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, China
• Key Laboratory of New Membrane Materials, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, China
• Graduate School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, Nuclear Science and Applications Instrumental Analysis Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Ghana
• Department of Science Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana