Member Profile
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Membership type: full
PhD Fellowship
Esther Ekua Amfoa Amoako
Country of origin: Ghana Currently in: Ghana, Tamale General field of specialization: Biological Systems and OrganismsPhD Fellowship
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Degrees
2007 Master Biological Systems and Organisms -
Current Research Activities
Biological Systems and Organisms
Assessing the impact of bush burning on soil seed bank and tree species diversiy in the Northern Region of Ghana
Publications resulting from Research:
Draft Manuscript
Current profession
Current professional activities type:ResearchTeachingRNR 214 Introduction to Environmental Science RNR 306 Biodiversity and Conservation Global Environmental Change
Workshop and Conference Attended
2016 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada EXCHANGE Conference2015 San Antonio, Texas USA 6th International Fire Ecology and Management Congress2015 Manchester Central, Manchester UK 6th World Congress on Ecological Restoration“Towards resilient ecosystems: restoring the urban, the rural and wild2015 Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester Training on NATURAL PROCESSES: Restoration of Drastically Disturbed Sites2015 University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania SHORT COURSE ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT2015 Johannesburg, South Afica ACU British Academy Workshop and CIRCLE Workshops on Research Grants and MentoringPresentation given
2016Gender Barriers in Agriculture and Social DevelopmentHamilton, OntarioEvent: EXCHANGE Conference2015The impact of seasonal anthropogenic bush burning on plant diversity and soils seedbank.. A case of Northern region, GhanaManchester central , UKEvent: 6th World Congress on Ecological Restoration“Towards resilient ecosystems: restoring the urban, the rural and wild2015Assessment of Burning Regimes on Tree Species Diversity And Density in the Guinea Savanna Woodland, GhanaSan Antonio, Texas, USAEvent: 6th International Fire Ecology and Management Congress -
TWAS Awards
Dec 2015FellowshipI have been applying and looking forward to receiving a scholarship for my PhD studies which aims at addressing a very critical issue of bush burning in the Northern region of Ghana. Its a privileged to receive this Fellowship Award from OWSD. This is a dream come true.Other Awards
Apr 2012Climate Impacts Research Capacity and Leadership Enhancement (CIRCLE) Visiting Fellowship, 2015The African Academy of Sciences and the Association of Commonwealth University selected Early Career Researchers across Africa to build their capacities and increase research and publication on Climate impacts.Apr 2013MASHAVAgri-green and water use management in drought conditions and in Climate ChangeApr 2012United Nations University Land Restoration Training FellowshipThis is a training on restoration of degraded lands and sustainable land mangement -
Fellowship with OWSD
Fellowship with OWSD
Fellowship awarded 2015