Dr. Emmanuel Daanoba Sunkari, an associate professor of mining engineering at Sir Padampat Singhania University in India, has been appointed as a Senior Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), a position equivalent to Visiting Professor. This prestigious appointment places him at Africa’s top-ranked research university, which was ranked number one in Africa and South Africa in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings.

Professor Sunkari’s appointment is a testament to his remarkable academic achievements, global research collaborations, and sustained leadership in scholarly publishing. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications, more than 1,500 citations, and an H-index of 22, his work has significantly shaped modern practices in geological and environmental engineering.

He is internationally renowned for his interdisciplinary work that merges technical expertise with sustainable development practices. With a robust academic and research background in mineral exploration, economic geology, geochemistry, and community-centered environmental strategies, he has become a transformative figure in the integration of engineering with sustainability and societal impact.

His contributions are widely published in leading scientific journals such as Elsevier and Springer Nature, and he continues to play a critical role as an editor and peer reviewer for over 30 international journals.