Prof. Yaw A. Twumasi

Southern University and A&M College, USA

Professor

Email: [email protected]

Qualifications

2000-2004 Ph.D., Alabama A&M University, U.S.A.
1997-2000 M.E.S., York University, Canada

Publications (selected)

1. Dadzie, E., Twumasi, Y.A., Ning, Z., Osei, J.D., Gyan, D. T., Aniewu, D. (2026). GIS-Based Environmental Vulnerability Mapping in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. Sustainability Analytics and Modeling, Vol. 6, no. 100066, 
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.samod.2026.100066
2. Osei, J.D., Twumasi, Y. A., Ning, Z. H., Osei, D.K., Saah, D., Abdul-Wadood Moomen, Yevugah, L. L., Boakye, L., Obeng, K., Awotwe, R. (2026). Rising temperatures: Unravelling the heat island effect in urban landscapes shaped by road networks in the Berekum Municipal Area of Ghana for sustainable urban management. Sustainability Analytics and Modeling, volume 6, 2026, no. 100064, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.samod.2026.100064 
3. Twumasi, Y. , Simon, O. , Merem, E. , Ning, Z. , Yeboah, H. , Loh, P. and Osei, J. (2026) Seasonal Dynamics of Land Surface Temperature in Urban Louisiana: A Landsat 9-Based Analysis of New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Advances in Remote Sensing, 15, 23-39. 
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ars.2026.152002
4. Twumasi, Y.A., Merem, E.C., Ning, Z.H., Yeboah, H.B., Loh, P.M., Osei, J.D. and Simon, O. (2026) Geospatial Mapping of Agro-Livestock Industry in Louisiana: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities. Journal of Agricultural Chemistry and Environment, 15, 173-196. 
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/jacen.2026.152010
5. Twumasi, Y. A., Merem, E. C., Ning, Z. H., Yeboah, H. B., Loh, P. M., Osei, J. D., Gyan, D. T., Dadzie, E., Kangwana, L. A., Mjema, J. E., Annan, K. K., Karanja, M. M., & Boyd, M. (2026) Agroforestry Adoption in the Southeastern United States: A Comparative Analysis of the 2017 and 2022 Census of Agriculture. Open Journal of Forestry, 16, 165-183. 
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ojf.2026.162011
6. Twumasi, Y.A., Merem, E.C., Ning, Z.H., Yeboah, H.B., Loh, P.M., Osei, J.D., Asare-Ansah, A.B., Ferchaud, V. and Simon, O. (2026) Coastal Erosion and Sea Level Rise in Louisiana: A Critical Analysis of the Challenges, Impacts, and Mitigation Strategies. International Journal of Geosciences, 17, 313-334. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ijg.2026.175015
7. Twumasi, Y.A., Merem, E.C., Ning, Z.H., Yeboah, H.B., Loh, P.M., Osei, J.D., Simon, O., Dadzie, E., Gyan, D.T., Mjema, J.E., Kangwana, L.A., Annan, K.K., Boyd, M. and Karanja, M.M. (2026) A Comprehensive Analysis of Solar Energy in Louisiana: Development, Challenges, and Future Prospects. Open Journal of Energy Efficiency, 15, 1-16. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ojee.2026.151001
8. Loh, P. M., Twumasi, Y. A., Ning, Z. H., Osei, J. D., Gyan, D., and Dadzie, E. (2026). Evaluating Spatio-temporal Dynamics of Water Quality in the Atchafalaya Basin Using Landsat 8 & 9 Surface Reflectance Imagery, International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLVIII-M-10-2025, 127–133, April 30, 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-M-10-2025-127-2026; 
9. Gyan, D. T., Twumasi, Y. A., Ning, Z. H., Dadzie, E., Mensah, J., Osei, J. D., Loh, P. M., and Annan, K. K. (2026). Integrating the new variant OPTRAM and moisture-related indices for improved soil moisture prediction in Louisiana, International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences,  XLVIII-M-10-2025, 113–119, April 30, 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-M-10-2025-113-2026
10. Gyan, D. T., Twumasi, Y. A., Ning, Z. H., Dadzie, E., Osei, J. D., Loh, P. M., Annan, K. K., Mensah, J., and Dorcoo, S. (2026). Thermal Remote Sensing and ECOSTRESS for Urban Agriculture: A Systematic Review of Cooling Benefits and Water Demand, International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLVIII-M-10-2025, 121–126, April 30, 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-M-10-2025-121-2026
11. Dadzie, E., Twumasi, Y. A., Ning, Z. H., Osei, J. D., Gyan, D. T., Annan, K. K., and Loh, P. M. (2026). Impacts of Urban Sprawl on Urban Heat Intensity in East Baton Rouge Parish: A Remote Sensing Assessment, International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLVIII-M-10-2025, 99–105, April 30, 2026. 
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-M-10-2025-99-2026
12. Dadzie, E., Twumasi, Y. A., Ning, Z. H., Osei, J. D., Gyan, D. T., Annan, K. K., and Loh, P. M. (2026). Integrating Remote Sensing and MOLUSCE to Map and Predict Land Degradation in Baton Rouge, International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLVIII-M-10-2025, 107–112, April 30, 2026.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-M-10-2025-107-2026
13. Annan, K. K., Ning, Z. H., Twumasi, Y. A., Armah, R. N. D., Aniewu, D., Osei, J. D., Gyan, D. T., Dadzie, E., Annan, A., and Loh, P. M. (2026). Linking Educational Attainment and Urban Green Equity through GIS in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States of America (USA), International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLVIII-M-10-2025, 71–75, April 30, 2026. 
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-M-10-2025-71-2026
14. Annan, K. K., Agyei, C. A., Ning, Z. H., Twumasi, Y. A., Osei, J. D., Mariwah, S., Annan, A., and Chirisa, I. (2026). Advancing Flood Resilience in Grand Isle, Louisiana, in the United States of America, through Remote Sensing and GIS, International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLVIII-M-10-2025, 65–70, April 30, 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-M-10-2025-65-2026 
15. Annan, K. K., Agyei, C. A., Ning, Z. H., Twumasi, Y. A., Armah, R. N. D., Aniewu, D., Osei, J. D., Gyan, D. T., Dadzie, E., Annan, A., and Chirisa, I. (2026). Balancing Environmental Protection with Social Cohesion and Community Well-being in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America (USA): Case in Sustainable Urban Greenspace Management, International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLVIII-M-10-2025, 55–63, April 30, 2026. 
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-M-10-2025-55-2026
16. Osei, J. D., Twumasi, Y. A., Ning, Z. H., Dadzie, E., Gyan, D. T., Loh, P. M., Annan, K. K., Mjema, J. E., and Kangwana, L. (2026). Connecting Geospatial Research and Community Safety: Assessing Culvert Capacity with GIS-Based Hydrological Modelling, International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLVIII-M-10-2025, 175–181, May 4, 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-M-10-2025-175-2026
17. Osei, J. D., Twumasi, Y. A., Ning, Z. H., Dadzie, E., Gyan, D. T., Saah, D., Kiwale, K. L., Armah, R. N. D., Annan, K. K., Awotwe, R., Osei, D. K., and Obeng, K. (2026). Poisoned for Oil: Mapping Petrochemical Emissions and Public Health Risks in the Alsen/St. Irma Lee Community, LA, USA, International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLVIII-M-10-2025, 183–189, May 4, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-M-10-2025-183-2026
18. Osei, J. D., Twumasi, Y. A., Ning, Z. H., Dadzie, E., Gyan, D. T., Saah, D., Loh, P. M., Aniewu, D., Obeng, K., Annan, K. K., Awotwe, R., and Osei, D. K. (2026). Spectral Footprints of Gold: Eco-Friendly Exploration in Wasa Amenfi District of Ghana, International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLVIII-M-10-2025, 191–197, May 4, 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-M-10-2025-191-2026
19. Osei, J. D., Twumasi, Y. A., Ning, Z. H., Reed-Jones, Q., Saah, D., Loh, P. M., Annan, K. K., Awotwe, R., Osei, D. K., and Obeng, K. (2026). Poisoned for Oil: Mapping Petrochemical Emissions and Public Health Risks in the Alsen/St. Irma Lee Community, LA, USA, International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLVIII-M-10-2025, 199–204, May 4, 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-M-10-2025-199-2026
20. Osei, J. D., Twumasi, Y.A., Z.H. Ning, Osei, D.K., Annan, K.K. (2025). Assessing ecosystem water-use efficiency and its implications for sustainable water resource management in ghana using satellite remote sensing. Journal of Image Processing and Intelligent Remote Sensing, 5(2), 17–32. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55529/jipirs.52.17.32
21. Osei, Jeff Dacosta., Quisha Reed-Jones, Yaw A. Twumasi, Zhu. H. Ning. (2025). A comprehensive analysis of the alsen/st. irma lee community village in baton rouge, usa: history, challenges, and transformations. Journal of Environmental Impact and Management Policy. Vol: 05, No. 01. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55529/jeimp.51.30.43
22. Osei, Jeff Dacosta., Quisha Reed-Jones, Yaw A. Twumasi, Zhu. H. Ning. (2025). Assessing the suitability of existing landfills in East Baton Rouge Parish using spatial multi-criteria decision making. Sustainability Analytics and Modeling. Volume 5. 
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.samod.2025.100042
23. Loh, P. M., Twumasi, Y. A., Ning, Z. H., Armah, R. N. D., Osei, J. D., Dadzie, E., and Gyan, D. T. (2025). Estimating Atmospheric Forest Carbon Loss in East Baton Rouge Parish Using Satellite Remote Sensing: A Critical Tool for Climate Change Mitigation,  International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLVIII-M-5-2024, 101–107. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-M-5-2024-101-2025
24. Gyan, D. T., Twumasi, Y. A., Ning, Z. H., Dadzie, E., Osei, J. D., Aniewu, D., Loh, P. M., and Wegbebu, R. (2025). Geospatial Assessment of Agricultural Productivity in Jefferson Davis Parish: A Focus on Rice Cultivation, International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLVIII-M-5-2024, 45–52.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-M-5-2024-45-2025
25. Osei, J. D., Twumasi, Y. A., Ning, Z. H., Dadzie, E., Gyan, D. T., Loh, P. M., and Armah, R. N. D. (2025). Rainfall-Runoff Modelling for Sustainable Water Resource Management in the Louisiana State, International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLVIII-M-5-2024, 131–137. 
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-M-5-2024-131-2025

Profile Details

Institution: https://www.subr.edu/
Google Scholar Citation: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=FiY9T4AAAAAJ&hl=en
Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID): https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9715-1080
IEEE Xplore Author: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/author/37284822200
Academia: https://subr.academia.edu/ProfYawTwumasi