Research Interests

Marine Geochemistry, Organic Geochemistry, Biogeochemistry, Hydrogeochemistry and soil chemistry.

Current Research

My current research focuses on the sources and abiotic processing of dissolved organic matter (DOM) at the land-ocean interface, specifically in high-energy subterranean estuaries (STEs). I aim to understand the diverse origins of DOM as well as its spatio-temporal dynamics along salinity and redox gradients. A key aspect of my work involves investigating how DOM co-precipitates with iron oxides at salinity and redox boundaries, as well as its interactions with reduced sulfur, inorganic nitrogen species, and reactive oxygen species. These processes are critical for influencing the bioavailability and transport of organic carbon, nutrients, and trace elements, ultimately shaping their cycling and delivery to the oceans.

Past Research

Organic Geochemical Characterization of Petroleum Systems in Ghana's Basins – Master’s Research Project

During my master's program, I had the privilege of collaborating with the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and the China University of Petroleum in Beijing on a petroleum geochemistry project. My research involved comprehensive geochemical analyses of Cretaceous and Paleocene source rocks, as well as crude oils from two offshore basins in Ghana: the Tano and Saltpond Basins. This work included the examination of maceral composition, biomarker and isotopic signatures, and numerical models to elucidate depositional environments, assess thermal maturity, and determine the origins of organic matter. By establishing oil-source correlations, my research contributed to a deeper understanding of petroleum evolution in these significant geological regions.