CHRISTINE LEBA-KAMANYA
Shantou,China
Summary
Innovative researcher in sustainable asphalt binders, waste valorisation, and geopolymers. Experienced in wastewater and soil remediation, nanomaterials, and materials characterisation. Skilled in laboratory safety, project management, data analysis, and scientific publishing. Focused on advancing sustainable practices in the construction industry through impactful research and development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Research Assistant
Guangdong Technion Israel Institute of Technology
, China
2025.05 - Current
- Prepare and characterize material samples with relevance to sustainable construction applications
- Operate laboratory equipment and maintain strict safety protocols
- Conduct systematic literature reviews on green binder and sustainable materials research
- Enhanced team productivity through effective task delegation and management.
- Improved research efficiency by meticulously organising data and files.
- Facilitated workshops, tutorials and seminars with opportunities to stimulate students' critical thinking and analysis.
University Teaching & Research Assistant
Ho Technical University
Ho
2018.08 - 2019.09
- Conducted laboratory experiments using diverse characterization techniques
- Supported research project supervision and curriculum development
Environmental Officer
Accra Metropolitan Assembly
Accra
2015.08 - 2017.08
- Conducted environmental health and safety inspections of industrial and public sites
- Developed predictive risk-assessment methods based on historical environmental data
Education
MSc. - Materials Science and Engineering
Wuhan University of Technology
Wuhan, China 2019.09 - 2024.06
BSc. - Materials Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ghana 2011.09 - 2015.06
Skills
- Sustainable & bio-based asphalt binders
- Waste valorization in construction materials
- Geopolymers and alkali-activated materials
- Waste water & soil remediation
- Nanomaterials for environmental applications
- Materials characterization & sample preparation
- Laboratory equipment operation & safety
- Academic writing & scientific publishing
- Project management & team coordination
- Data analysis & literature review
Affiliations
- Ghana Institute of Engineering (2023 – Present)
- International Association of Professional Writers and Editors – IAPWE (2023 – Present)
- World Federation of Engineering Organizations (2023 – Present)
- Women in Engineering (2010 – Present)
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
REFERENCES
- Kai, Xu, Prof., kaixu@whut.edu.cn, Wuhan University of Technology
- Li, Yu, Prof., yu.li@whut.edu.cn, Wuhan University of Technology
- Richard Fiifi, Turkson, Prof., rturkson@htu.edu.gh, Ho Technical University, Ghana
PUBLICATIONS
- [2024] Investigation of Heavy Metal Volatilization During Vitrification of Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator Fly Ash. Christine Leba-Kamanya, Hongming Lei, Chenchen Niu, Yi Chen, Qiansheng Zhang, Kai Xu.
- [2024] Preparation of Geopolymers from Alkaline Thermally Activated Granite Waste Powder and Burnt Coal Cinder Blended with Blast Furnace Slag. Balkissa Sawadogo, Shenxu Bao, Samuel Leumas Otoo, Estella Efiba Baffoe, Christine Leba-Kamanya.
Conferences
- 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Building Materials (ICSBM2023), Wuhan – Sep 2023
- 3rd International Conference of Young Scholars on Optoelectronic Functional Materials and Devices – Aug 2023
- 5th International Conference of Glass – Wuhan Winter School for New Researchers – Oct 2019
Timeline
Research Assistant
Guangdong Technion Israel Institute of Technology
2025.05 - Current
MSc. - Materials Science and Engineering
Wuhan University of Technology
2019.09 - 2024.06
University Teaching & Research Assistant
Ho Technical University
2018.08 - 2019.09
Environmental Officer
Accra Metropolitan Assembly
2015.08 - 2017.08
BSc. - Materials Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
2011.09 - 2015.06