About Myself
I am a graduate student at the University of Florida, specializing in Medical Geography and Global Health. My work integrates advanced geospatial techniques with the study of networks and flows to address complex public health challenges.
I am currently focused on developing predictive spatial models to analyze how geographic connectivity influences health outcomes on a global scale.
Research Interests
- Medical Geography in Global Health
- Geospatial Data Analytics
- Urban Health and Planning
- Places, Networks and Flows
GIS Specialist
R & Python
Spatial Modeler
Education & Training
PhD in Geography
University of Florida, Gainesville
M.S. in Geography and the Environment
Texas Tech University, Lubbock
Final Grade: 4.0 | Specialization: GIS, Remote Sensing, Geospatial Data Science, Urban Geography
B.A. in Economics and Geography
University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Final Grade: 3.8 / 4.0 | Dean's List (2018 & 2019)
Professional Experience
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Florida - Dept. of Geography
Focusing on medical geography and predictive spatial modeling to evaluate healthcare accessibility.
Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant
Texas Tech University - Dept. of Geosciences
- Lab Instructor for Global Environmental Science Class.
- Graded assignments and supported faculty coursework development.
- Processed large administrative data, census data, and GIS datasets using R.
- Examine the effects of studentification in Lubbock (Research).
International Experience (Ghana)
Development Planning Assistant
Ellembelle District Assembly, Nkroful
Assisted with city planning and assessed trends in district demographics to make impactful planning decisions. Voluntary work following National Service.
Development Planning Assistant - NSS
Ghana National Service Scheme (Ellembelle District)
Worked on community development planning and urban project execution during National Service Assignment.
Research & Projects
Effects of Studentification in Lubbock
A mixed method approach to examine urban change, student housing, and demographics in neighborhoods surrounding Texas Tech University.
Buffalo Commons Project
Identifying optimal locations using population density, farmland value, and percent federal lands in ArcGIS Pro.
Simple Spatial Analysis With R
Comprehensive mapping tutorial using various R packages for data cleaning and spatial visualization.
Water Conservation Techniques
Review of traditional methods of water management in Northern Africa and their modern effectiveness.
Honours & Awards
Oct 2024
Graduate Research Support Award
Texas Tech University ($630)
Oct 2024
Student Travel Award
Travel Funding for Academic Conference ($400)
May 2024
AAG Summer Student Field Award
Southwestern Division of AAG ($300)
May 2024
Gary Elbow Scholarship
Academic Excellence - TTU ($500)
Aug 2024
Geosciences Fellowship (Y2)
Texas Tech University ($3,000)
2018 & 2019
Dean’s List (Academic Excellence)
University of Cape Coast, Ghana