Mawuli Afenyo

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What in your life drew you to your current field of study?

I have always been fascinated by the ocean. The beauty of the waves and how this eventually enables us to get items delivered to our homes while linking the economies in the world through shipping are processes that drew me to the maritime field.

What do you hope your students gain from studying or working with you?

I have extensive experience both practically and scholarly in the maritime field and my students will benefit a lot from my expertise. Further, they will benefit from mentorship not just academically but also in how to navigate the often-difficult issues students face. I like to keep in touch with my students even after graduation. Some have gone ahead to start their own companies through my mentorship.

What are you passionate about in your personal life?

I am passionate about helping society function properly. It includes helping others using my talents and expertise. I always look forward to seeing a better society each day.

Education

Ph.D. Engineering, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2017
M.B.A.  Business Administration, Bologna Business School, 2013
B.S. Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 2009

Courses Taught

ECON 203: Principles of Economics

MARA 440: Global Economy and Enterprise Management

MARA 623: Maritime Economics Theory and Applications

MARA 640: Global Logistics

MARA 685: Directed Studies

Publications

RP21. Zhu, S., Ng, A.K.Y., Afenyo, M., Panahi, R., Bell, M.G.H. (2023). Socio-economic impacts of shipping along the Northwest Passage: The cost to locals. Marine Policy, 153, 105647

RP20. Antwi-Agyakwa, K.T., Afenyo, M., Angnuureng D.B (2023). Know to Predict, Forecast to Warn: A Review of Flood Risk Prediction Tools. Water, 15, 427. https://doi.org/10.3390/w15030427.

RP19. Afenyo, M., Caesar, D. (2023). Maritime cybersecurity threats: Gaps and directions for future research. Ocean and Coastal Management. 236: 106493 (IF:4.33; ABS Grade 4; JCR: Q1)     

RP18. Afenyo, M., Ng, A.K.Y., Jiang, C. (2022). A Bayesian-Loss Function (BLF) Hybrid model for assessing the Marine Liability Regime for Ship-Source Oil Spills in the Arctic. (Risk Analysis: An International Journal) (accepted) (IF:4; ABS Grade 4; JCR: Q1)

RP17. Adumene, S., Afenyo, M., Salehi, V., William, P., (2022). An adaptive model for human factor assessment in maritime operations. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics.89: 103293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2022.103293 (IF: 2.656) 

RP16. Panahi, R., Afenyo, M., Ng, A.K. Y.(2022). Developing a Resilience Index for Safer and More Resilient Arctic Shipping.  Maritime Policy & Management. Online https://doi.org/10.1080/03088839.2022.2061059 (IF: 3.778)

RP15. Adumene, S., Okwu, M., Yazdi, M., Afenyo, M., Islam, R., Charles Ugochukwu Orji, C.U., Obeng, F., Goerlandt, F., (2021) Dynamic logistics disruption risk model for offshore supply vessel operations in Arctic waters. Maritime Transport Research, 2:100039      

RP14. Ceasar, L. D., Lewis, J., Afenyo, M., Brho, M., (2021). Global maritime piracy: Impact on seafaring and the factors shaping confrontational outcomes. Journal of Transportation Security     

RP13. Afenyo, M. Ng, A.K.Y., Jiang, C. (2021): A Multi-Period Model for Assessing the Socio-Economic Impact of Oil Spills in the Arctic. Risk Analysis: An international Journal. 42(3):614-633 (IF:4; ABS Grade 4; JCR: Q1)           

RP12. Panahi, R., Ng, A.K. Y.,  Afenyo, M., Lau, Y.Y.J (2020): Reflecting on Forty Years Contextual Evolution of Arctic Port Research: The past and now. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 144:189-203 (IF: 3.992; JCR: Q1) 

RP11. Panahi, R.,  Afenyo, M., Ng, A.K. Y., Haeri, F. (2020). A Novel Approach in Probabilistic Quantification of Risks within the Context of Maritime Supply Chain: The Case of Extreme Weather Events in the Arctic. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 144: 105673 (IF: 3.655; JCR: Q1)

RP10. Helle,I., Mäkinen,J., Nevalainen,M., Afenyo,M., Vanhatalo,J., 2020. Impacts of oil spills on Arctic marine ecosystems: A quantitative and probabilistic risk assessment perspective. Environmental Science & Technology 54 (4), 2112-2121 (IF: 7.864; JCR: Q1)

RP9. Afenyo,M., Khan,F., Veitch,B., Ng,A.K.Y., Sajid,Z., Fahd,F. 2019. An explorative object-oriented Bayesian network model for oil spill response in the Arctic Ocean. Safety in Extreme Environments. pp 1-12

RP8. Ducruet, C., Panahi, R., Ng, A.K.Y., Jiang, C., Afenyo, M., 2019. Between Geography and transportation: A Scientometric analysis of port studies. Journal of Transport Geography. 81:102527. (IF: 3.834; JCR: Q1)

RP7. Afenyo, M., Ng, A.K.Y., and Jiang, C., 2019. Climate change and Arctic shipping: A method for assessing the impacts of oil spills in the Arctic. Transportation Research Part D. 77:476-490 (IF: 3.834; JCR: Q1)

RP6. Ng, A.K.Y., Zhang, H., Afenyo, M., Becker, A., Cahoon, S., Chen, S.L., Esteben, M., Ferrari, 4 C., Lau, Y.Y., Lee, P.T.W., Monios, J., Tei, A., Yang, Z. and Acciaro, M. 2018. ‘Port 5 decision-maker perceptions on the effectiveness of climate adaptation actions. Coastal Management (doi: 10.1080/08920753.2018.1451731). (IF: 1.57)

RP5. Afenyo, M., Khan, F. Veitch, B., and Yang, M., 2017. Arctic shipping accident scenario analysis using Bayesian Network approach. Ocean Engineering. 133:224-230 (IF: 3.250)

RP4. Afenyo, M., Khan, F. Veitch, B., and Yang, M., 2017. A probabilistic ecological risk model for Arctic marine oil spills. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 5(2):1494-1503 (IF: 4.020)

RP3. Afenyo, M., Khan, F. Veitch, B., and Yang, M., 2016. Dynamic fugacity model for accidental oil release during Arctic shipping. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 111(1-2):347-353 (IF: 3.750)

RP2. Afenyo, M., Khan, F. Veitch, B., and Yang, M., 2016. Modelling oil weathering and transport in sea ice. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 107(1):206-215 (IF: 3.750).

RP 1. Afenyo, M., Khan, F., Veitch, B., 2015. A state-of-the-art review of fate and transport of oil spills in open and ice-covered water. Ocean Engineering. 119:233-248 (IF: 3.250).

BP1. Afenyo, M., Ng, A.K.Y., Naima, S (2022). The Management and Development of Safe and Sustainable Arctic Shipping. Elsevier (Authored book) (Forthcoming). Link:https://shop.elsevier.com/books/safe-and-sustainable-arctic-shipping-management-and-development/afenyo/978-0-443-18849-7

BC4.Afenyo, M., Hubert, C.R.J., Bhatnagar, S., Jiang, C. (2022). Informing marine shipping insurance premiums in the Arctic using marine microbial genomics. In Lopez-Correa. Genomics and the Global Bioeconomy, Elsevier (Accepted for inclusion in book) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780323916011000067         

BC3. Afenyo, M., Khan, F. and Ng, A.K.Y. (2020): ‘Assessing the risk of potential oil spills in the Arctic due to shipping’. In: Ng, A.K.Y., Monios, J. and Jiang, C. (Eds.): Maritime Transport and Regional Sustainability. Elsevier, Cambridge, MA, Chapter 11.                   

BC2. Afenyo, M., Lin, Y. and Ng, A.K.Y., Jiang, C. (2020): ‘The opportunities and challenges of developing the Arctic area and shipping in the Arctic’. In: Lasserre, F., and Faury, O. (Eds.): Arctic shipping: Climate change, commercial traffic and port development. Elsevier, Cambridge, MA, Chapter 12.

BC 1. Lin, Y., Afenyo, M. and Ng, A.K.Y. (2020): ‘Climate change, a double-edged sword: The case of Churchill on the northwest passage’. In: Ng, A.K.Y., Monios, J. and Jiang, C. (Eds.): Maritime Transport and Regional Sustainability. Elsevier, Cambridge, MA, Chapter 13.

PP1. Ng, A.K.Y., Roozbeh, P. Afenyo, M. (Sept. 2019) Key factors for successful climate adaptation & resilience. Environment Health and Safety. Port Technology. https://www.porttechnology.org/technical-papers/key-factors-for-successful-climate-adaptation-resilience/

PP2. Adzraku, M., Afenyo, M. (June 2020). Dealing with e-wastes in Ghana. The role of the ports. The Maritime Economist.

PP3. Panahi, R., Ng, A.K. Y., Haeri, F.,  Afenyo, M.,  (2020).Arctic shipping-growth amid uncertainty. Seaways.

PTR 1. CBI Shipping Criteria: The shipping criteria for the climate bond standard and certification scheme, April 2022 Assessed at: https://www.climatebonds.net/files/files/standards/Waterborne%20Transport%20%28Shipping%29/CBI%20Certification%20-%20Shipping%20Criteria%20V1b%2020211215.pdf

(Served as adaptation & resilience expert)

Grants and Fellowships

• Research Manitoba (Canada) Proof of concept grant (Collaborator) (Worth: CAD 100,000) 2024
• Texas Comprehensive Research Grant (TCRF) (Worth: USD 27,000) 2023
• GCRI SFP Texas A & M Global Cyber Research Institute Grant (Worth: USD 10,000) 2023
• SHHRC Connection grant (Worth CAD 50,000) 2021
• Health Canada Emergency funding on COVID-19- (worth:CAD235, 000) 2020
• Research Manitoba Proof of Concept grant (under review) (Worth: CAD 150000) 2020
• Genome Canada GENICE II (Worth: CAD 8 Million) 2021

Awards & Recognition

• KLU Young Researcher Best Paper Award, 2019

• Outstanding award for graduate studies (Fellow School of Graduate Studies), Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada, 2017
• Llyod’s register’s foundation funding for Ph.D. studies, Memorial University, Canada, 2014

• Hult Prize (Largest Social Entrepreneurship competition in the world for Business Schools), Semi-Finalist team, Dubai University of Bologna, 2013