Hydrological Modelling for CRIDA using SWAT+
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Summary
Applied the CRIDA framework to assess climate risk in a river basin, simulating future hydrological scenarios and evaluating model performance.
FIONNUALA ZAWADI AMAGLO
Civil Engineer | Hydrological Modeller | Climate Risk Analyst
Kumasi, GH.About
Highly motivated and results-driven Civil Engineering graduate with First Class Honours, specializing in hydrological modeling, climate risk assessment, and green infrastructure design. Proven ability to apply advanced analytical tools like SWAT+, QGIS, and Python to solve complex water resource challenges and inform strategic flood risk management. Eager to leverage strong technical skills and research expertise to contribute to innovative engineering solutions in water resources and climate resilience.
Work
Transtech Consult Limited
|National Service Person
Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
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Summary
Supported national road development projects by drafting culvert designs and identifying hydrological inconsistencies to ensure design integrity and project accuracy.
Highlights
Assisted in drafting culvert drawings using AutoCAD for an AfDB-funded national road development project, contributing to critical infrastructure planning and execution.
Identified and addressed design inconsistencies related to hydrological assessments and upstream land use considerations, enhancing project accuracy and compliance.
Ghana Highway Authority
|Intern
Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
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Summary
Contributed to materials engineering and compliance research for road construction projects, ensuring adherence to national design standards.
Highlights
Assisted the Materials Engineer in conducting cubic and cylindrical concrete strength tests, ensuring quality control and material integrity for highway construction.
Conducted comprehensive research on the Ghana Roads Design guide, ensuring on-site compliance with national standards and best practices.
Volunteer
Civil Engineering Students' Association (CESA), KNUST
|Mentor
Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana
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Summary
Mentored first-year civil engineering students, guiding them through academic and social integration at the university.
Highlights
Participated in the CESA mentorship program, successfully guiding 2 first-year students in their academic and social integration on campus.
Education
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana
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BSc. Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Grade: Honours: First Class
Courses
Water Resources Engineering
Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering
Hydrological Modelling
Stormwater Mitigation
Flood Resilience
Certificates
IWRM for Climate Resilience
Issued By
Cap-net UNDP and UNEP-DHI Partnership
Hydrologic Modelling with HEC-HMS
Issued By
Online Training
Skills
Hydrological and Hydraulic Modelling
HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWAT+.
Geospatial and Remote Sensing
QGIS (Quantum GIS), Google Earth Engine.
Data Analysis
SWAT+ Toolbox, Python, Microsoft Excel (Solver, Sensitivity Analysis).
Software
AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Projects
Introduction to Climate Risk Informed Decision Analysis (CRIDA)
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Summary
Applied the CRIDA framework to stress-test an existing flood management system and develop adaptation pathways.
Final Year Thesis: Investigating the Potential of Green Infrastructure in Reducing Stormwater Runoff
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Summary
Modelled runoff flow in various drainage scenarios to quantify peak runoff reduction and assessed environmental and socioeconomic impacts.
Systems Engineering Project: Optimisation (Linear Programming and Sensitivity Analysis)
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Summary
Developed a linear programming model to optimize water distribution across multiple sources and assess the impact of design period changes on system capacity.
Drainage Systems Project: Drainage System Design
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Summary
Performed hydrologic modeling for storm events on the KNUST campus to identify system failures and designed a comprehensive stormwater drainage system.
Student Research: Soil & Water Quality Laboratory
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Summary
Conducted various tests on soil and water samples to assess properties and quality parameters.