Scholarly Publications
The following are selected scholarly works authored by GIU faculty and staff. These publications reflect the intellectual contributions and research excellence across a wide range of academic disciplines. We are proud to showcase the ongoing commitment of our academic community to advancing knowledge, innovation, and global dialogue.
Dr. Adamu Zegeye Hadis
Affiliated Professor & Chemical and Biological Engineering Advisor
Nationality: Ethiopian
Prof. Adamu Zegeye Hadis is a highly respected academic with over 30 years of experience in teaching and research in Food Process Engineering at prominent Ethiopian institutions, including Addis Ababa, Haramaya, and Ambo universities. He holds an MSc in Food Engineering from Moscow State University and a Doctorate in Religious Education from India. A certified educator, he has taught and supervised numerous BSc, MSc, and PhD students and published over 20 research articles in reputable international journals. His work focuses on processing various agricultural products such as fruits, vegetables, cereals, dairy, and meat. He has served as a national consultant for UN/FAO projects and contributed to Ethiopia’s fruit and vegetable industry development strategy. He also trained students in East Africa through EU-supported initiatives. In addition to academic achievements, he has held various leadership roles, including Chair of the Food Engineering Stream at Addis Ababa University and Head of Agricultural Engineering at Haramaya University. His promotion to full professor was recommended but not finalized.
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Dr. Emmanuel Daanoba Sunkari
Affiliated Professor
Nationality: Ghanaian
Prof. Emmanuel Daanoba Sunkari is an Associate Professor of Mining Engineering at Sir Padampat Singhania University, India, specializing in mining geology, mineral exploration, and sustainable environmental management. He previously lectured at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Ghana, served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, and was a Research Fellow with the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK). He holds a PhD in Geological Engineering (Economic Geology and Geochemistry) from Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Türkiye, and an MSc in Geological Engineering (Petrology and Geochemistry) from Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, graduating top of his class in both programs. His career began as a Teaching Assistant at the University for Development Studies in Ghana after earning a BSc in Earth Science. With over a decade of teaching and research experience, he has authored 100+ publications and holds editorial positions with leading international journals.
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Dr. Godwin Ayittey
Affiliated Professor
Nationality: Ghanaian
Prof. Godwin Ayittey is an accomplished health service administrator, academic, and researcher with over a decade of experience in hospital management and alternative medicine. He holds a Doctorate in Hospital Administration from Kazian School of Management Studies, India, and a PhD in Alternative Medicine from the Indian Board of Alternative Medicine. As Health Service Administrator at Todah Hospital, Obuasi, he has spearheaded strategic initiatives, hospital development projects, and community health programs that improved access to care across Ghana. Prof. Ayittey also serves as a lecturer at Kazian School of Management Studies and has taught healthcare management, leadership, and research methods at several institutions. His extensive research includes publications on hospital teamwork, patient-centered care, alternative medicine, and healthcare leadership. A Fellow of Eudoxia Research University, he has actively presented at international conferences and continues to contribute to advancing healthcare delivery and education globally.
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