Education Experience

Tongji University, Shanghai, China (from Sept. 2020)

Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering

Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, China (Sept. 2017 to July 2020)

MSc. in Logistics Management

Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou, China (Sept. 2016 to July 2017)

Studied Chinese language

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana (Aug. 2008 to Aug. 2012)

  BSc. in Land Economy

Research Interest

Traffic signal control, traffic safety, vulnerable road users, transportation planning, sustainable transportation

Application of statistical methods in transportation

Awards

LANZHOU JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY  

 1. Recipient of Outstanding Graduate Student Award, June 2020

 2. Nominated an Alumni Coordinator for International Students of the 2020 graduating class

 3. Recipient of Lanzhou Jiaotong University Star Award, December 2019

 4. Recipient of Outstanding International Student Award, 2016/ 2017 academic session

 5. Recipient of Outstanding International Student Award, 2017/ 2018 academic session

Scholarships

1.Tongji University Scholarship for International Ph.D. Students

2. Chinese Government Scholarship by Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) for Master’s study, 2016

Research Publications

1. Philip Kofi Alimo (2021). Reducing Post Harvest Losses through Supply Chain Performance Evaluation: An Illustration of the application of SCOR Model. International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 38 (3), 384-407.

2. Philip Kofi Alimo, Wanjing Ma, Ling Wang (2021). “A Safety Audit of Seven Signalized Intersections in Ghana Based on Crash Data, Video Observations, and Surveys.” The 6th International Conference on Transportation Information and Safety, Wuhan China, 22nd to 24th October 2021.

Journal Reviewer

1. Psychology & Marketing (SCI Journal)

2. American Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology(AJSET)

Conferences & Academic fora

1. First International Academic Forum of Green and Intelligent Mobility for Future Transport, Chang’an University, Xi’an China, 19th March 2021. Poster Presentation on the topic: A Data-driven Review of the Traffic Safety at signalized Intersections in Ghana.

2. Third International Academic Forum for Young Talents, University of Shanghai for Science & Technology, Shanghai China, 26th June 2021. Presented the topic: A Safety Audit of Seven Signalized Intersections in Ghana Based on Crash Data, Video Observations, and Surveys.

3. The 6th International Conference on Transportation Information and Safety, Wuhan China, 22nd to 24th October 2021. Presented the topic: A Safety Audit of Seven Signalized Intersections in Ghana Based on Crash Data, Video Observations, and Surveys.

Professional Affiliations

Certified as an Associate Member, Institution of Engineering and Technology Ghana (IET-Ghana), Awarded August 25th 2015, Membership number (A01330)s

Research Groups

MAGIC LAB, College of Transportation Engineering, Tongji University

Organization of African Academic Doctors (OAAD)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

GOLDSTREET REAL ESTATE CONSULT, KUMASI – GHANA  2014 to 2016

Assistant Valuer

Represented as a Valuation Assistant on crop compensation valuation, asset valuation, valuation of landed properties, and property rates assessment for some state-owned and private-owned companies in Ghana

OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF STOOL LANDS, GHANA  2011 to 2013

Intern/National Service Person

Prepared monthly and annual reports and aided rent collectors to collect stool land rents

REGISTERED COMPANIES

1. Alfa Environmental Services Limited (specialized in environmental consultancy services and horticulture).

2. Ghana-China Scholars Union Limited (Brings together Ghanaians who have studied in China and their Chinese counterparts who have also studied in Ghana to solve developmental problems).

3. Africa-China Scholars Institute Limited (Brings together Africans who have studied in China and their Chinese counterparts who have also studied in Africa to broaden the China-Africa partnership for development).

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

1. Acted as a Vetting Committee Member, Ghanaian Community Association, China  (April 2020 to June 2020)

2. Acted as a National Executive Committee Member, Ghanaian Community Association, China (October 2019 to June 2020)

3. Acted as the Welfare Officer, Ghanaian Community Association, Lanzhou Chapter, China (October 2016 to June 2020)

4. Acted as the Treasurer, Lanzhou African Students’ Association (November 2016 to June 2019)

5. Acted as a Student-class Monitor, Chinese Language Class for foreign students, School of International Education, Lanzhou Jiaotong University (2016/2017 academic session)

6. Acted as President, Dangme Students’ Union, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology – (2010 to 2012 academic sessions)

7. Acted as an audit committee member, LAMDSA, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2009/2010 academic session)

8. Acted as SRC Vice President, Asesewa Senior High School– (2006/2007 academic session)

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Proficient in English language and Chinese language (hsk4)