L. K. Sam-Amoah
Dept of Agricultural Engineering
School of Agriculture
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana.
Email: lk_samamoah@yahoo.com

Tel: 233-42-33921or 233-42-24745844
Fax: 233-42-32709
Status: Senior Lecturer & Head of Department.

Qualifications

1997-2001 PhD. Newcastle University, England
1992.1994MPhil. Newcastle University, England.
1991.1992MSc (Irrigation Engineering). Newcastle University, England.
1990 Certificate in Agricultural Engineering in Small-Scale Farming. Bet Dagan, Israel
1981.1986BSc (Agricultural Engineering). Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

Research Interests and Areas

1.Performance assessment of irrigation schemes
Application of performance indicators to assess the performance of various types of irrigation systems.
Experience with participatory techniques in assessing performance of schemes.
Use of fuzzy mathematics in analysing qualitative data relating to interview situations.
2.Hydrological data collection, analysis and modelling
Experience with some hydrological models such as the HBV-IHMS model for rainfall-runoff analysis.
3.Use of crop models in simulation studies
Skills developed include modelling agricultural systems using computer spreadsheets
Knowledge of the use of crop models like Oryza_W, Oryza1, and other Decision Support Systems for agricultural management.
4.Irrigation system/scheme management turnover studies
Experience with management turnover studies that involve comparing the before and after situations.
5.Crop water requirements studies
Studies involving determination of crop water requirements of tomatoes under various climatic conditions.

Recent Activities

1.Consultant for the Coconut Sector Development Project, Ghana. Assessed three coconut oil processing methods in the East Nzema District of the Western Region. A report was prepared, and was accepted. February 2003.
2.External Examiner for the University of Larenstein (Netherlands)/GES BSc. Programme in Agricultural Engineering organized for Agricultural Science Teachers. September 2003.
3.Assistant Project Co-ordinator of AgSSIP project “Sustainable Rice-Based Cropping Systems”. This began in July 2002, and ended in 2005. The aim of the project was to identify a sustainable post-rice cropping system in order to improve the income levels of lowland rice farmers. Report submitted.
4.Consultant in Agricultural Engineering for the Review of Curricula of Agricultural Training Institutions of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture for affiliation to the University of Cape Coast. 2005

Some Recent Publications

1.Sam-Amoah, L. K. et al. 2007. Food Safety and Quality Standards. Curriculum for Tertiary Agricultural Institutions. MOAP/GTZ. (Soon to be published).

2.Abano, E. E., Sam-Amoah, L. K., Amoah, R. S. 2007. Sustainability Reporting: A case Study of the UK’s Construction Industry. Submitted for publication.

3.Sam-Amoah, L. K. et al. 2006. Value Chain Approach in Agriculture. Curriculum for Tertiary Agricultural Institutions. MOAP/GTZ. 63 pp.

4.Abano, E. E., Sam-Amoah, L. K., Kitson, B, 2006. Investigating the Impacts of Climate Change on Water Engineering Systems. Accepted for publication.

5.Sam-Amoah, L.K., 2005. Is Rice Self-Sufficiency in Ghana Possible? The Case of Irrigated and Valley Bottom Ecologies. Journal of the Ghana Science Association. Vol. 6, No. 2: 108-118. University Printing Press. KNUST. Kumasi. Ghana

6.Bonsu, M., Sam-Amoah, L.K. 2005. Sustainable Rice-Based Cropping System in the Semi-Deciduous Forest and Coastal Savanna Zones of Ghana. Final Report. AgSSIP Rice Research Project.

7.Addo-Quaye, A. A., Turkson, P. K., Kwarteng, J. A., Apori, S. O., Sam-Amoah, L. K., Osei, B. A., Akuamoah-Boateng, S. Review of Curricula of Agricultural Training Institutions of Ministry of Food and Agriculture for Affiliation to School of Agriculture, University of Cape Coast. Report of Consultancy submitted by School Of Agriculture, University of Cape Coast. December 2004.

8.Sam-Amoah, L.K. & Gowing, J.W. 2004. Application of the Rice Model, ORYZA_W, in predicting potential production in two different rice growing environments. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference of the West African Society of Agricultural Engineering (WASAE) at KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. 20-24 September 2004.

9.Sam-Amoah, L.K. & Obosu, A.R. 2004. Irrigation Water Requirements of Tomato and Maize in Akumadan – A simple analysis by computer spreadsheet. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference of the West African Society of Agricultural Engineering (WASAE) at KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. 20-24 September 2004.

10.Lamptey, D.L. & Sam-Amoah, L.K., 2003. Assessment of Three Coconut Oil Processing Methods in the East Nzema District of the Western Region of Ghana. A Report Prepared for the Coconut Sector Development Project. Ghana.

11.Sam-Amoah, L.K. & Gowing, J.W., 2001. Assessing the performance of irrigation schemes with minimum or no data on water deliveries. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage. 50: 31-39. John Wiley and Sons Ltd.

12.Sam-Amoah, L.K. & Gowing, J.W. 2001. The experience of irrigation management transfer in Ghana: a case study of Dawhenya Irrigation Scheme. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Systems. 15: 21-38. Kluwer Academic Publishers. Netherlands.

13. Sam-Amoah, L.K., Amoah, R.S. & Boahen, C.A. 2005, Estimation of the Material Losses and Material Retention Efficiency of Cassava Processing Equipment. Submitted for publication.

14. Bonsu, M., Sam-Amoah, L.K. 2005. Sustainable Rice-Based Cropping System in the Semi-Deciduous Forest and Coastal Savanna Zones of Ghana. Final Report. AgSSIP Rice Research Project.

15. Addo-Quaye, A. A., Turkson, P. K., Kwarteng, J. A., Apori, S. O., Sam-Amoah, L. K., Osei, B. A., Akuamoah-Boateng, S. Review of Curricula of Agricultural Training Institutions of Ministry of Food and Agriculture for Affiliation to School of Agriculture, University of Cape Coast. Report of Consultancy submitted by School Of Agriculture, University of Cape Coast. December 2004.

16. Sam-Amoah, L.K. & Gowing, J.W. 2004. Application of the Rice Model, ORYZA_W, in predicting potential production in two different rice growing environments. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference of the West African Society of Agricultural Engineering (WASAE) at KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. 20-24 September 2004.

17. Sam-Amoah, L.K. & Obosu, A.R. 2004. Irrigation Water Requirements of Tomato and Maize in Akumadan – A simple analysis by computer spreadsheet. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference of the West African Society of Agricultural Engineering (WASAE) at KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. 20-24 September 2004.

18. Lamptey, D.L. & Sam-Amoah, L.K., 2003. Assessment of Three Coconut Oil Processing Methods in the East Nzema District of the Western Region of Ghana. A Report Prepared for the Coconut Sector Development Project. Ghana.

19. Sam-Amoah, L.K. & Gowing, J.W., 2001. Assessing the performance of irrigation schemes with minimum or no data on water deliveries. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage. 50: 31-39. John Wiley and Sons Ltd.

20. Sam-Amoah, L.K. & Gowing, J.W. 2001. The experience of irrigation management transfer in Ghana: a case study of Dawhenya Irrigation Scheme. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Systems. 15: 21-38. Kluwer Academic Publishers. Netherlands.

21. Sam-Amoah, L.K., 2001. Assessment of Potential and Actual Performance of Rice
Production Systems in Ghana. Unpublished PhD Thesis. Department of Agriculture
and Environmental Science. University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, England.

22. Sam-Amoah, L.K., 1996. Comparative analysis of various evapotranspiration methods for Cape Coast. Proceedings of the 2nd National Conference on Agricultural Engineering, Kumasi, Ghana. September 1996.

23. Sam-Amoah, L.K., 1995. Impounding water for peasant farming. Paper presented at the Training Course on Soil and Water Conservation for Small-Scale Farming. Sasakawa Centre, University of Cape Coast. July 10-14, 1995.

24. Sam-Amoah, L.K., 1995. Simple water control measures for cultivation of valley bottoms and wetlands. Paper presented at the Training Course on Soil and Water Conservation for Small-Scale Farming. Sasakawa Centre, University of Cape Coast. July 10-14, 1995.

25. Sam-Amoah, L.K. 1994. Modelling competition effects: paddy rice and weeds under different sowing conditions. Proceedings of the National Conference on Agricultural Engineering, Kumasi, Ghana. September 25-29, 1994.

26. Sam-Amoah, L.K. 1994. The Modelling of Weed Competition in Broadcast Rice. An unpublished MPhil. Thesis. University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

27. Sam-Amoah, L.K. 1992. Irrigation Water Requirements for Crop Diversification in Paddy Fields of Kemubu Area of Malaysia. An unpublished MSc. Dissertation. University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

28. Sam-Amoah, L.K. 1986. Design and Development of an Artificial Rainfall Simulator to Study Soil Erosion in the Laboratory. An unpublished BSc. Dissertation. University of Science & Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

Course Code and Title: AEN 401N Irrigation and Drainage Credit Hours: 2
Lecturer: Dr. L. K. Sam-Amoah
Semester: 2nd (BSc. Agric. Extension)

Objectives
The objective of the course is to discuss basic concepts relating to the flow of water in open and closed channels, the methods of irrigation and estimation of crop water requirements.

Teaching areas
Flow of water in open and closed channels. Open channel design and construction. Vegetated waterways, their construction, uses and maintenance. Irrigation: Fundamentals of Irrigation Systems design. Surface, Sprinkler and Drip irrigation. Drainage: Principles and concepts. Design, construction and management of drainage systems

Continuous assessments
Quiz 1 27th February, 2006
Quiz 2 3rd April, 2006

References

1. Irrigation – Theory and Practice. A. M. Michael
2. Irrigation System Design – An Engineering Approach. Richard H. Cuenca
3. Successful Irrigation. FAO publication. 1968
4. Irrigation in Africa south of the Sahara. FAO Paper 5
5. Principles of Farm Irrigation System Design. L G James
6. Irrigation & Drainage. Crop Water Requirements. FAO Paper 24
7. Irrigation Principles & Practices. Israelson, Hansen & Stringham
8. Sprinkler Irrigation. Equipment and Practice. Melvyn Kay
9. Yield Response. FAO Paper 33
10. Soil and water Conservation Engineering. Schwab et al