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Department Overview
The Civil Engineering programme was established in the 2008/2009 academic year to align
with the mission of the Technical University. Initially part of the School of Engineering, the
department was moved to the newly created School of Built Environment in the 2021/2022
academic year. The programme was first accredited by NABPTEX in 2008 for an initial
three-year period and was most recently reaccredited in August 2021. Since its inception,
approximately 350 graduates have completed the programme, with many securing
employment in government agencies such as the Ghana Highway Authority, Department of
Urban Roads, Department of Feeder Roads, and Ghana Water Company Limited. Others are
employed in private sector companies such as My Turn Construction, Maripoma Enterprise
Limited, and Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited.
Vision
To be a leading department in technical education, fostering innovation, excellence, and sustainable solutions in civil engineering through cutting-edge teaching, research, and community engagement.
Mission
To deliver career-oriented civil engineering education through hands-on training in advanced laboratories and workshops, promoting applied research, entrepreneurship, and sustainable infrastructure development in a supportive learning environment.
Goal
- Equip students with knowledge in construction, surveying, and project
management.
- Prepare graduates for roles in the construction and infrastructure sectors.
- Emphasize eco-friendly and sustainable engineering practices.
- Develop critical thinking to address engineering challenges.
- Instill ethics, teamwork, and adherence to standards.
- Support continuous development and higher education.
Aims and Objectives
To provide theoretical and practical training that prepares middle-level managers and
supervisors to excel in the civil engineering and construction industry while promoting
innovation and sustainable practices.
Programmes under the department
- 4–year Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering (Full-time)
- 2–year Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering (Top-Up Weekends)
- 3–year Higher National Diploma (HND) in Civil Engineering (Full-time)
Engr. L.S. Dr. George Alexander Dordah
Head of Department (Civil Engineering)
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Profile
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in Climate Change and Land Use
- M.Sc. in Geomatic Engineering
- B.Sc. in Geomatic Engineering
RESEARCH INTERESTS/AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Use of Surveying Equipment: Total Station, GNSS, Digital Photogrammetric Techniques (DPT)
- Software: Google Earth Engine (GEE), Quantum GIS, DELTA Digitals, INPHO, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Our Staff
Engr.L.S George A.Dordah
Senior Lecturer/HOD
Dr. George Alexander Dordah is a professional land surveyor, geospatial expert, and academic with extensive experience in surveying, research, and climate change adaptation. He holds a PhD in Climate Change and Land Use from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) under the WASCAL program, along with MSc and BSc degrees in Geomatic Engineering from the same institution. Dr. Dordah has a strong interest in applying geospatial data acquisition techniques including land surveying, GIS, photogrammetry, and remote sensing to address challenges related to climate variability, food insecurity, and migration while promoting environmental sustainability. He is a Senior Lecturer at Bolgatanga Technical University, where he has served in several academic and leadership roles, including Head of Department and Chairman of the Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG), BTU Chapter. Professionally, he is the Managing Director of A&D Survey Consult Ltd and has over 15 years of field experience conducting cadastral and engineering surveys. His research and consultancy work include socio-economic baseline studies under Ghana’s REDD+ initiative and contributions to the WASH sector and climate-related migration policies. He has published in peer-reviewed journals on topics ranging from solid waste management to environmental health and has participated in several international conferences and workshops, including those organized by the European Space Agency and UNDP. Dr. Dordah is a professional member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (MIETGh), the Licensed Surveyors Association of Ghana (MLiSAG), and the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (MGhIS).
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in Climate Change and Land Use
- M.Sc. in Geomatic Engineering
- B.Sc. in Geomatic Engineering
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/MEMBERSHIP
RESEARCH INTERESTS/AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Use of Surveying Equipment: Total Station, GNSS, Digital Photogrammetric Techniques (DPT)
- Software: Google Earth Engine (GEE), Quantum GIS, DELTA Digitals, INPHO, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
PUBLICATIONS
ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS
Ing.Fustina Gyabaah
Senior Lecturer
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PUBLICATIONS
ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS
- Phone:0244 764601, 0200760736
- Email:oatiga@bolgatu.edu.gh
Engr.L.S Jerry A.Asaana
Senior Lecturer
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- Phone:+233
Engr. Joshua Gbogryangn
Lecturer
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- Phone:+233
Ing. Lamuo Francis Suglo
Assitant Lecturer
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/MEMBERSHIP
RESEARCH INTERESTS/AREAS OF EXPERTISE
PUBLICATIONS
ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS
- Phone:+233241743246
- Email:jamesabagna43@gmail.com
Mr. Solomomn Sarkodie Ofori
Assistant Lecturer
MSc(Hydrogeology,Hydrology,Water Resources Engineering)
Mr. Solomomn Sarkodie Ofori
Assistant Lecturer
Solomon Sarkodie Ofori is a hydrogeologist and lecturer specializing in groundwater resource assessment, aquifer characterization, and sustainable water management, with teaching experience in Engineering Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering Hydraulics, Water Resources Engineering, and Groundwater Engineering. His research focuses on hydro-geophysical investigations, water quality, ecohydrology, and watershed management, bridging academia and fieldwork through practical hydrogeological assessments. He has consulted for mining companies (MIGOP Mining Ltd, Maripoma Mining Ltd), beverage industries (Voltic Ghana Ltd, Accra Brewery Ltd), government agencies (Community Water and Sanitation Agency), and NGOs (UNICEF IWASH Project, Catholic Relief Services, CIDA-NORST Project), utilizing skills in geophysical methods, aquifer testing, GIS (QGIS/ArcGIS), geostatistical analysis, and technical reporting to address water resource challenges.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- M.Sc. Hydrogeology, University of Ghana (2016)
- Graduate Diploma in Water Science Engineering with specialization in Hydrology and Water Resources, UNESCO-IHE, Delft, The Netherlands (2018)
- BSc. Earth Science, University for Development Studies (2008)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/MEMBERSHIP
RESEARCH INTERESTS/AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Hydrology and Water Resources
- Hydrogeological Assessment and Groundwater Sustainability
- Assessment of Hydrogeochemical Processes on Groundwater Quality
- Ecohydrology and Sustainable Watershed Management
PUBLICATIONS
- Phone:+233201994978 / +233248562226
- Email:sofori@bolgatu.edu.gh
Ing. Emmanuel Anyewine Atiah
Assitant Lecturer
Emmanuel Anyewine Atiah is a Ghanaian civil engineer and academic with specialized expertise in Highway and Transportation Engineering. He currently serves as an Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Civil Engineering, Bolgatanga Technical University, where he teaches subjects including Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics. Emmanuel holds an MSc in Road and Transportation Engineering and a BSc in Civil Engineering, both from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Professionally, he has contributed to multiple national infrastructure projects across Ghana, including the country’s first Output and Performance-Based Road Contracts (OPBRC) in both the southern and northern sectors. Emmanuel is a preacher of sustainable infrastructure, participator and presenter in various national and international conferences on sustainable infrastructure and transportation. He is a member of the Ghana Institution of Engineering and has also spearheaded several units in his field of engagement as a professional engineer.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS- MSc Road and Transportation Engineering, BSc Civil Engineering
- Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Materials Engineering
RESEARCH INTERESTS/AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Materials Engineering
PUBLICATIONS
ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS
- Phone: +233541401035
- Email: eatiah@bolgatu.edu.gh
Mr. Richard Nsoh Abantanga
Assistant Lecturer
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- Phone:+233-505754677
- Email:jasaana1@bolgatu.edu.gh
Mr. Emmanuel Ayinbisa Atanga
Assistant Lecturer
Emmanuel Ayinbisa Atanga is my name. I am an Assistent Lecturer at the Department of Civil Engineering, Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU). I hold a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Master of Architecture (M.Arch) from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Architecture (M.Arch) – KNUST, Bachelor of Science in Architecture – Knust.
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
RESEARCH INTERESTS/AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Architectural Design
- Project management and construction
- Phone:0553742177 / 0202578732
- Email:emmaayinbisa@gmail.com
Ing.Richard Awobire
Chief Instructor
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- Phone:+233-505754677
- Email:jasaana1@bolgatu.edu.gh
Engr.David Atammpugre Adango
Senior Technician
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- Phone:+233-505754677
- Email:jasaana1@bolgatu.edu.gh
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Location
Library Complex