Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Laboratory and Field Analysis
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
Nfodzo Emmanuel Kafui
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PERSONAL PROFILE
A passionate and detail-oriented Geological Engineering graduate with strong hands-on experience in geotechnical field and laboratory analysis. Skilled in data analysis and interpretation, with a demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles to real-world challenges. Currently serving with the Water Resources Commission as part of national service, with a solid academic attachment background in geotechnical consulting.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana January, 2021 – August, 2024
Relevant Coursework: Soil Mechanics, Rock Mechanics, Foundation Engineering, Geostatistics, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Design, Geophysiscs, Mining Principles, and others
West African Secondary School Certificate
Accra Academy, Accra, Ghana
September, 2017 – September, 2020
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
National Service Personnel
Water Resources Commission – Accra, Ghana.
September 2024 – Present (Expected to end in September 2025)
• Assisting in field data collection and site investigations for water and soil analysis
• Supporting GIS and remote sensing applications in water resource mapping
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for sustainable water management projects
Geotechnical Intern (Academic Attachment)
Knight Piésold – Accra, Ghana.
October 2023 – December 2023
• Conducted soil and rock sampling for geotechnical site investigations
• Performed laboratory tests including Atterberg limits, grain size analysis, compaction, and uniaxial compressive strength
• Assisted in preparing geotechnical reports and data interpretation for engineering design purposes
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Geotechnical Analysis: Soil classification, rock strength testing, slope stability assessment
• Laboratory Testing: Proficiency in standard geotechnical lab tests (Atterberg, permeability, compaction, etc.)
• Data Analysis: Microsoft Excel, MATLAB (basic).
• Software Proficiency: AutoCAD (basic), QGIS, ArcGIS, Surfer, Rocscience
(RocData, Slide)
• Reporting: Technical writing, data visualization, and report preparation
PROJECT WORK
Final Year Project: Geomechanical Characterization of Selected Ghanaian Rocks for Engineering Applications
• Conducted field sampling and laboratory testing to determine strength and deformation properties of rocks
• Analyzed geomechanical parameters and provided engineering recommendations
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
• Health and Safety- Professional Pathfinders, 2024
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