Dr. Feizel Ayitey Aryee is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Management and Technology, Faculty of Built and Natural Environment, at Koforidua Technical University (KTU). He is an academic, researcher, and environmental management professional with expertise in environmental governance, sustainability, environmental impact assessment, and environmental health.

He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Issues from Northumbria University, United Kingdom, a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Environmental Management from Stellenbosch University, South Africa, and a Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Biological Sciences from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana.

Before joining Koforidua Technical University, Dr. Aryee held teaching and research positions at Northumbria University in the United Kingdom and the University of Ghana. His professional experience also spans environmental management, environmental and social impact assessment, occupational health and safety, regulatory compliance, and community engagement in Ghana and South Africa.

His research focuses on the relationship between environmental change, community well-being, governance, and sustainable development. He has investigated a range of environmental and social challenges, including the psychosocial impacts of hydraulic fracturing, flooding and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), community attachment and solastalgia, environmental impact assessment regulations, coastal management, and environmental governance in mining communities.

Through his academic and professional activities, Dr. Aryee is committed to advancing environmentally responsible practices, strengthening environmental governance, and promoting evidence-based approaches to sustainable development. His multidisciplinary research contributes to understanding the environmental, social, and psychological implications of development activities and environmental change.

Professional Memberships

1. Member, International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)
2. Member, Ghana Institute of Safety and Environmental Professionals (GhISEP)

Professional Expertise

1. Environmental Management and Planning
2. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
3. Environmental Health and Safety Management
4. Environmental Policy and Regulatory Compliance
5. Sustainability Assessment
6. Environmental Research and Analysis
7. Community Engagement and Stakeholder Consultation
8. Environmental Governance and Institutional Development

Selected Publications

1. Aryee, F. A., Arthur, A., & Asianoah, R. K. (2024). The effectiveness of Ghana’s environmental impact assessment regulations to achieve green growth. Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, 42(6), 544-552.
2. Aryee, F. A. (2024). Topic: Perception of Recreancy as a Predictor of Stress Associated with Hydraulic Fracturing—the Case of England. Trends in Psychology, 32(4), 1372-1390.
3. Aryee, F. A. (2023). Community attachment and solastalgia: the case of a forest community in Ghana. GeoJournal, 88(4), 4325-4333.
4. Aryee, F. A. (2025). Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) experience during flooding: the Nsukwao community of Ghana. Environmental Hazards, 24(2), 144-159.
5. Aryee, F. A., & Ageziire, T. A. (2022). Environmental awareness perception of senior high school students in Ghana, the case of the Bolgatanga Municipality. Journal of Applied Technical and Educational Sciences, 12(3), 323-323.
6. Asianoah, R., Ayitey, A. F., & Brink, B. (2025). Assessing financial and professional risks on commercial property development and investment in the Accra, Ghana Enclave. Construction Economics and Building, 25(2), 215-234.
7. Aryee, F. A. (2014). The challenges of environmental governance: the case of mining activities in Ghana with emphasis on the Obuasi District of Ghana. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, 8(11), 82-90.
8. Aryee, F. A. (2019). Psychosocial impacts of hydraulic fracturing in Lancashire England. University of Northumbria at Newcastle (United Kingdom).
9. Aryee, F. A. (2014). Evaluation Of Policy And Legal Environment For The Management Of Coastal Zones In Ghana With Special Emphasis On Bukom, A Coastal Suburb Of Accra District. IOSR J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol. Food Technol, 8(11), 91-101.
10. Aryee, F. A. The role that Poverty and Social Impact Assessment is presently playing and can potentially play in promoting sustainability in developing countries: The case of Ghana.