Highly motivated, versatile, analytical, and results-oriented individual with a strong background in chemical engineering, specializing in environmental nano/biotechnology with a demonstrated history of employing soft and nanocomposite hydrogels, bio-based renewable materials (biomass), activated carbon, and thermochemically-/hydrothermally-processed resources as adsorbents in environmental remediation including wastewater treatment and the soil. I am open to collaborations and tackling of new challenges in a multi-disciplinary environment.
About
Focus & expertise
Specializations
Academic interests · number = colleagues who share it
Recent activity
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Keynote lecture
Jul 2022
How to publish in Journals (GHASKA Innovative Conference)
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Keynote lecture
Sep 2020
Application of Biochar as Adsorbent for Wastewater Treatment
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Conference
Jun 2019
10th International Algal Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts.
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Award
Jan 2019
Nomination: Most cited article in 2019 (BITE)
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Conference
Jul 2018
8th International Algal Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts
Background
🎓 Education & qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering
Hanbat National University
2020
Master of Engineering in Chemical and Biological Engineering
Hanbat National University
2016
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
University of Science and Technology
2013
Publications 23 works
2026
Emerging aptamer-based nanosensors integrated with artificial intelligence for precision oncological diagnostics
Maame A. Korsah, Divine Damertey Sewu, Puja Patel, Jaison Jeevanandam et al.
Next research. · Article · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Biochar production, yield and quality characterization from different feedstocks and kilns
Journal article · Source: ORCID
2025
Glossary of Terms Used in Biochar Research (IUPAC Technical Report)
Fotis Bilias, Divine Damertey Sewu, Seung Han Woo, Ioannis Anastopoulos et al.
IUPAC Standards Online · Dataset · Source: OpenAlex
2024
Glossary of terms used in biochar research (IUPAC Technical Report)
Fotis Bilias, Divine Damertey Sewu, Seung Han Woo, Ioannis Anastopoulos et al.
Pure and Applied Chemistry · Article · 10 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
2022
Improved adsorption of Congo red from aqueous solution using alkali-treated goethite impregnated chitosan hydrogel capsule
Sudipta Chatterjee, Godfred Ohemeng‐Boahen, Divine Damertey Sewu, Barnabas Asamoah Osei et al.
Journal of environmental chemical engineering · Article · 17 citations · Source: OpenAlex
2021
Enhanced adsorption of congo red from aqueous solution using chitosan/hematite nanocomposite hydrogel capsule fabricated via anionic surfactant gelation
Godfred Ohemeng‐Boahen, Divine Damertey Sewu, Hai Nguyen Tran, Seung Han Woo
Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects · Article · 63 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Biochar from the co-pyrolysis of Saccharina japonica and goethite as an adsorbent for basic blue 41 removal from aqueous solution
Divine Damertey Sewu, Seung Han Woo, Dae Sung Lee
The Science of The Total Environment · Article · 37 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Decolorization of triarylmethane dyes, malachite green, and crystal violet, by sewage sludge biochar: Isotherm, kinetics, and adsorption mechanism comparison
Divine Damertey Sewu, Dae Sung Lee, Seung Han Woo, Dimitrios Kalderis
Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering · Article · 36 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Inhibition of ammonia and hydrogen sulphide as faecal sludge odour control in dry sanitation toilet facilities using plant waste materials
Bernice Mawumenyo Senanu, Patrick Boakye, Sampson Oduro–Kwarteng, Divine Damertey Sewu et al.
Scientific Reports · Article · 18 citations · Source: OpenAlex
CHAPTER 7. Protein-based Bioplastics for Food and Pharmaceutical Packaging
Godfred Ohemeng‐Boahen, Divine Damertey Sewu, Caleb Acquah, Marc A. Dubé
Food chemistry, function and analysis · Book-chapter · 2 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Inhibition of Ammonia and Hydrogen Sulphide Using Plant Waste Materials for Faecal Sludge Odour Control in Dry Sanitation Toilet Facilities
Bernice Mawumenyo Senanu, Patrick Boakye, Sampson Oduro–Kwarteng, Divine Damertey Sewu et al.
Research Square · Preprint · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
2020
Microalgal Biomass Generation via Electroflotation: A Cost-Effective Dewatering Technology
Jaison Jeevanandam, Razif Harun, Sie Yon Lau, Divine Damertey Sewu et al.
Applied Sciences · Article · 37 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Facile magnetic biochar production route with new goethite nanoparticle precursor
Divine Damertey Sewu, Hai Nguyen Tran, Godfred Ohemeng‐Boahen, Seung Han Woo
The Science of The Total Environment · Article · 30 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
2019
Decolorization of cationic and anionic dye-laden wastewater by steam-activated biochar produced at an industrial-scale from spent mushroom substrate
Divine Damertey Sewu, Hwansoo Jung, Seung Soo Kim, Dae Sung Lee et al.
Bioresource Technology · Article · 143 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Preparation and characterization of alginate-kelp biochar composite hydrogel bead for dye removal
Godfred Ohemeng‐Boahen, Divine Damertey Sewu, Seung Han Woo
Environmental Science and Pollution Research · Article · 59 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Effect of bentonite-mineral co-pyrolysis with macroalgae on physicochemical property and dye uptake capacity of bentonite/biochar composite
Divine Damertey Sewu, Dae Sung Lee, Hai Nguyen Tran, Seung Han Woo
Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers · Article · 52 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Characterization and adsorption performance evaluation of waste char by-product from industrial gasification of solid refuse fuel from municipal solid waste
Hwansoo Jung, Divine Damertey Sewu, Godfred Ohemeng‐Boahen, Dae Sung Lee et al.
Waste Management · Article · 33 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Multi-membrane formation in chitosan hydrogel shell by the addition of goethite nanoparticles
Godfred Ohemeng‐Boahen, Hai Nguyen Tran, Divine Damertey Sewu, Seung Han Woo
Carbohydrate Polymers · Article · 12 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
2018
Effect of thermal pretreatment on the extraction of potassium salt from alga Saccharina japonica
Patrick Boakye, Divine Damertey Sewu, Seung Han Woo
Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · Article · 7 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
2017
Synergistic dye adsorption by biochar from co-pyrolysis of spent mushroom substrate and Saccharina japonica
Divine Damertey Sewu, Patrick Boakye, Hwansoo Jung, Seung Han Woo
Bioresource Technology · Article · 118 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Rice straw-based biochar beads for the removal of radioactive strontium from aqueous solution
Jiseon Jang, Waheed Miran, Divine Damertey Sewu, Mohsin Nawaz et al.
The Science of The Total Environment · Article · 108 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
Extraction of inorganic materials from fresh and dried alga Saccharina japonica
Patrick Boakye, Divine Damertey Sewu, Hee Chul Woo, Jae Hyung Choi et al.
Journal of environmental chemical engineering · Article · 7 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
2016
Highly efficient adsorption of cationic dye by biochar produced with Korean cabbage waste
Divine Damertey Sewu, Patrick Boakye, Seung Han Woo
Bioresource Technology · Article · 286 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID
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Engagements
🎤 Keynote lectures
Application of Biochar as Adsorbent for Wastewater Treatment
Hanbat National University, Daejeon, South Korea · 2020-09-25
How to publish in Journals (GHASKA Innovative Conference)
South Korea · 2022-07-30
📅 Conferences attended
2019
10th International Algal Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts.
Poster Presentation · Boulder, CO, USA.
2017
International Environmental Engineering Conference and Annual Meeting of the Korean Society of Environmental Engineers
Poster Presentation · Jeju, South Korea (International Convention Centre, IEEE)
2018
International connected Young Environmental Professionals
Paper Presentation · Seoul, South Korea (Konkuk University).
2018
8th International Algal Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts
Poster Presentation · Seattle, WA, USA
2017
7th International Algal Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts.
Poster Presentation · Miami, USA.
2016
Asia-Pacific Biochar Conference.
Paper Presentation · Kangwon University, Chuncheon, South Korea.
Honors & affiliations
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Nomination: Most cited article in 2019 (BITE)
Bioresource Technology I Elsevier Journal · 2019
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Best Conference Paper
GHASKA INNOVATIVE CONFERENCE, SOUTH KOREA. · 2018
Colleagues & frequently viewed together
Prof. Samuel Kofi Tulashie
Professor · Department of Chemical and Renewable Energy Engineering
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Prof. Michael Akrofi Anang
Associate Professor · Department of Chemical and Renewable Energy Engineering
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Prof. Kwasi Opoku Boadu
Associate Professor · Department of Chemical and Renewable Energy Engineering
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Mr. Angela Bentil
Principal Administrative Assistant · Department of Chemical and Renewable Energy Engineering
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Prof. Joseph Parbey
Associate Professor · Department of Chemical and Renewable Energy Engineering
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Dr. Micheal Oteng-Peprah
Senior Lecturer · Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Wastewater Treatment, Reuse and Management Strategies
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Dr. (Mrs.) Samira Esinam Elsie Aggor Woananu
Senior Lecturer · Department of Laboratory Technology
Chemistry/ Environmental Chemistry / Monitoring and Assessment of Pollution
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Prof. Kwasi Opoku Boadu
Associate Professor · Department of Chemical and Renewable Energy Engineering
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Prof. Michael Akrofi Anang
Associate Professor · Department of Chemical and Renewable Energy Engineering
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Prof. Samuel Kofi Tulashie
Professor · Department of Chemical and Renewable Energy Engineering
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Prof. Joseph Parbey
Associate Professor · Department of Chemical and Renewable Energy Engineering
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Mr. Angela Bentil
Principal Administrative Assistant · Department of Chemical and Renewable Energy Engineering
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Dr. (Mrs.) Gloria Miyittah-Kporgbe
Professor · Department of Chemistry
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