Edward Ameyaw, MPhil, PhD

Research Scholar

Edward obtained his PhD in Public Health at the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia. He is a Social Science and Public Health researcher with much passion for maternal and newborn health, sexual and reproductive health, female genital cutting and violence against women. Edward employs quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. He has authored over 90 peer-reviewed articles featuring in top-tier journals including BMJ Global Health, BMJ Open, PLoS One and BMC Public Health. He is an Associate Editor for BMC Public Health and BMC Women’s Health and also serves as a mentor to the West African Institute of Public Health.

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Ernest Darkwah, PhD

Research Scholar

Ernest Darkwah obtained his PhD in Health Promotion from the University of Bergen, in Norway. He is a Fellow of the Partnership for Africa’s Next Generation of Academics (PANGeA) programme and the 2018 winner of the Delegates’ Choice Poster Prize, Division of Occupational Psychology, British Psychological Society, UK. He is a Lecturer at the Department of Psychology University of Ghana and a mentor at the Pan African Doctoral Academy. His research interests are in Public health and Health Promotion, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Occupational and Health Psychology.
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Isaac Agbemafle, PhD

Research Scholar

Isaac Agbemafle is a Lecturer in Human and Biochemical Nutrition at the School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences. He obtained his PhD in Human Nutrition and Statistics from Iowa State University, Ames, USA. He also holds a certificate in International and Community Nutrition from the University of California, Davis, USA. He obtained his MPhil. in Nutritional Sciences and BSc. Biochemistry and Nutrition from the University of Ghana, Legon. Isaac’s research work focuses on the use of nutritious underutilized foods for improving maternal and child nutrition or health. He also has expertise in statistical modelling and evaluating agriculture-nutrition linkages as well as nutrition-specific interventions.
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Isaac Yeboah, PhD

Research Coordinator

Isaac Yeboah is the Research Coordinator of AfIRI. Isaac is a demographer and population scientist with variety of skills and experience ranging from community and national levels of conducting research, monitoring, supervising, analyzing and interpreting social, demographic and health research to data analysis, management and report writing. Isaac’s areas of research include mortality-fertility nexus, population health, family planning, HIV and AIDS and key population health. He has comprehensive technical knowledge of using quantitative and qualitative statistical packages such as SPSS, STATA, ATLAS.ti and NVivo.

Nana Yaw Sarfo Debrah

Study Coordinator

Nana Yaw Sarfo Debrah holds a Degree in Psychology from the University of Ghana and a Certificate in Forensic and Investigative Psychology. He is a dedicated educator and researcher currently serving as a AfIRI  Study Coordinator. He is dedicated to coordinating evidence-based research, ensuring impactful and meaningful contributions to knowledge

Mark Kwaku Gyasi

Technical Officer

Mark Gyasi is the Information and Technology Officer of AfIRI. He has over 8 years of experience in providing technical and strategic leadership for the performance of Information Technology functions in various sectors. Mark is responsible for leading all digital innovations, improving efficiency and maintaining reliable, secure, and solid IT infrastructure at AfIRI. Also, he is responsible for offering practical solutions and hands-on guidance to new technologies for AfIRI staff, research scholars, and associates

Justice Kyem Owusu

Business Support Officer

Justice Kyem Owusu is the Business Support Officer of AfIRI. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Political Science Education from the University of Education, Winneba. Justice ensures efficient office operations at AfIRI. Before he joined AfIRI he worked as an administrative assistant at Ghana National Petroleum Cooperation. He is committed to excellent research in diverse fields

Promise Alorgbe

Administrator

Promise Alorgbe is the office administrator of AfIRI. He obtained his first degree in public administration from university of Ghana. He possesses a strong communication and organizational skills coupled with administrative experience over the period. Promise is responsible for managing day-to- day administrative functions of the institute, supporting the execution of various projects and assisting in maintaining organizational compliance with regulatory requirements. 

Wisdom Agbadi

Principal Administrator

Wisdom Agbadi is the Principal Administrator of AfIRI. Wisdom has a strong background in general office management, organizational development, accounting and finance. The Principal Administrator is responsible for coordinating activities with AfIRI research fellows and our individual and institution research partners. The Principal Administrator also oversees fiscal operations and supervises all other administrative staff members of AfIRI.

Isaac Yeboah, PhD

Research Coordinator

Isaac Yeboah is the Research Coordinator of AfIRI. Isaac is a demographer and population scientist with variety of skills and experience ranging from community and national levels of conducting research, monitoring, supervising, analyzing and interpreting social, demographic and health research to data analysis, management and report writing. Isaac’s areas of research include mortality-fertility nexus, population health, family planning, HIV and AIDS and key population health. He has comprehensive technical knowledge of using quantitative and qualitative statistical packages such as SPSS, STATA, ATLAS.ti and NVivo.

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