Congratulations Gideon Amezuweh

Gideon Amezuweh is a graduating MPhil student from the Chemical Engineering Department at KNUST. His research interests include developing a Parametric Decision Toolbox for lithium-ion battery selection in electric vehicle (EV) applications, focusing on the electrochemical performance versus cost trade-off to facilitate the adoption of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in Ghana.

For his MPhil research, Gideon identified seven commercially viable battery chemistries used in EVs and developed an estimation criterion in kWh, utilising data from Germany, the USA, and China. He subsequently created a Decision Toolbox for both users and manufacturers. The user interface integrates preferences such as range and mass, allowing individuals to input their desired battery range per charge (in km) or preferred battery mass (in kg) to view cost options for various chemistries across different countries. Meanwhile, manufacturers can access detailed material and fabrication data contributing to user pricing. This project supports Ghana’s 2030 policy goal of fully adopting battery-electric vehicles.

The KNUST Engineering Education Project (KEEP) has been instrumental in his academic success by providing financial support. He is very grateful for the support and encouragement he has received from the staff and management of KEEP.

Gideon plans to continue his work by developing a comprehensive prototype for lithium-ion battery production in Ghana, covering all aspects from manufacturing to sales, focusing on local conditions, such as temperature, etc., that impact electrochemical performance. He also aims to provide additional information on potential charging infrastructure sites to ensure that Ghana is fully prepared for Battery Electric Vehicles by 2030, especially given the recent discovery of rich-grade lithium deposits.