Dr.
Kwame Mensah Agyeman
Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science
Department of Environmental Studies, University of Ghana
P.O. Box LG 25 | Legon, Accra, Ghana | +233 24 456 7890 |
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Research Objective
Dedicated environmental scientist from Ghana specializing in climate change adaptation, sustainable
agriculture, and water resource management. Committed to advancing research that addresses
environmental challenges in West Africa through innovative solutions and community engagement.
Seeking to lead collaborative research projects focusing on climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods in
developing countries.
Education
PhD in Environmental Science – Completed September 2019
University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
- Thesis: "Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices and Food Security in Northern Ghana"
- Advisor: Prof. Ama Serwaa
- Honors: Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) Scholarship
Master of Science in Environmental Management – 2014
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana
- Distinction
Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management – 2011
KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana
- First-Class Honours
Professional Appointments
Senior Lecturer – 2021–Present
University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
- Leading a research team on sustainable farming practices in climate-vulnerable regions.
- Supervising MSc and PhD students in environmental science.
- Developed new courses on “Climate Change and Food Security.”
Lecturer – 2016–2021
University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana
- Taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in environmental policy, climate adaptation, and
sustainable land use.
- Coordinated field research projects in collaboration with NGOs.
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Research Publications
Peer-Reviewed
- Agyeman, K.M., & Serwaa, A. (2021). Climate-smart agriculture and household food security in Northern
Ghana. African Journal of Environmental Science, 18(4), 245–259.
- Agyeman, K.M. (2018). Farmer perceptions of climate variability and adaptation strategies. Ghana Journal of
Geography, 10(2), 55–70.
Other Publications
- Agyeman, K.M. (2020). “Adapting to Drought in the Sahel.” Ghanaian Times.
Awards & Honors
• Best Researcher Award, University of Ghana, 2022
• GETFund Scholarship, 2017
• National Youth Excellence in Agriculture Award, 2015
Grants & Fellowships
• USAID Climate Resilience Research Grant, $120,000 (2021–2023)
Conferences & Presentations
Invited Talks
- “Sustainable Agriculture in the Face of Climate Change,” West African Climate Forum, Accra, 2023
Conference Participation
- Attendee, African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN), 2021
Teaching Experience
Climate Change and Food Security, Lecturer, University of Ghana, 2021–Present
- Developed curriculum integrating local case studies and global perspectives.
Sustainable Land Use Management, Lecturer, UDS, 2016–2021
- Delivered lectures and coordinated practical fieldwork in rural communities.
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Research Experience
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Cape Coast, 2019–2021
- Led research on community-based adaptation strategies to climate change.
Research Assistant, KNUST, 2012–2014
- Assisted in data collection for Ghana Forestry Commission project on deforestation.
Additional Activities
• Member, Ghana Science Association
• Volunteer, Green Ghana Initiative
Languages & Skills
• Languages: English (Fluent), Twi (Native), French (Basic)
• Skills: Statistical analysis (R, STATA), GIS mapping, Climate modeling, Academic writing
References
Prof. Ama Serwaa
University of Cape Coast, Department of Environmental Science
Email:
[email protected] | Phone: +233 20 123 4567
Dr. Kofi Owusu
University of Ghana, Department of Geography
Email:
[email protected] | Phone: +233 24 987 6543
