Educational/Academic Qualifications

• Research Scientist (05.2024- Present): Geological Survey of Canada, Natural Resources Canada

• Postdoctoral Scientist (05.2021- 04.2024): Geological Survey of Canada, Natural Resources Canada

• Postdoctoral Research Associate (07.2020-03.2021): Centre for Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Science

• PhD. Geochemistry (08.2014-06.2020): Centre for Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Science

• Research Assistant (08.2013-07.2014): Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies, University of Ghana

• BSc. Earth Sciences (09.2009-05.2013): Department of Earth Sciences, University of Ghana

Analytical/Technical Experience

• Competency in the operation and maintenance of gas-source isotope ratio mass spectrometers (Thermo MAT 253 (+), Delta Advantage, and attached peripherals; Kiel IV carbonate device, Dual Inlet, Gas Bench and Flash/Elemental Analyser.

• Setup and maintenance of gas extraction lines and vacuum systems.

• Routine analytical laboratory chemistry (mineral synthesis)

• Moderate experience in Powder X-ray Diffraction (Data acquisition and processing)

• Optical and SEM cathodoluminescence microscopy

• Moderate experience in Electron Probe MicroAnalysis (Jeol Superprobe)

• Working proficiency in ArcGIS and scientific programming languages (Matlab, R, Python)

Work and Research/Teaching Experience

• Project Assistant (Jan-Jun 2020): Centre for Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Science. Field sampling and analytical duties for the (1). DST-RFBR joint project and (2). NCPOR project.

• Teaching Assistant (2019): Earth Sciences Undergraduate Program, Indian Institute of Science.

• Senior Research Fellow (Nov 2017- Jun 2020): Centre for Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Science. (1) Performs routine laboratory maintenance and tutorial sessions (2) Occasional field trips and sample collection.

• Research Assistant (Aug 2013- Jul 2014): Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies, University of Ghana. Served in the capacity as Assistant in Fieldwork, laboratory, and administrative duties at the Ecological Laboratory. Provision of technical and scholarly contribution to the following projects: (1). Re-optimisation and re-operation study of Akosombo/Kpong Dams, (2). Ghana Environmental Sanitation Standard Project, (3). Building Capacity to meet the Climate Change Challenge, (4). Volta Basin Research Project.

• Tutor (Sep 2008- Jul 2009): Modern Educational Complex, Ashanti, Ghana. Taught basic sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture) to junior high school students

Service and Outreach

• Committee Member: Isotopologues Network of Early Career Researchers. Jan 2023 - Date

• Member: Training and Outreach Committee (European Association of Geochemistry) Jan 2023 - Date

• Divisional Ambassador: Together for Respect Initiative (Geological Survey of Canada, Quebec) Jan 2022 - March 2024

• Interviewer: Student Virtual Hiring Event 2022, 2023 (Natural Resources Canada)

• Student Helper: Goldschmidt Conference. Barcelona (Aug 2019); Paris (Aug 2017)

• Reviewer: Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry; Geochemical Perspective Letters; Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta; Chemical Geology: Basin Research; International Journal of Mass Spectrometry; Earth and Planetary Science Letters; Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems; Geological Society of London Special Publications

• Volunteer International Ocean Discovery Program EXP. 353 Post Cruise Meeting. Bangalore (Nov 2017)

• Student Leadership: Served in the capacity as President, General Secretary, Treasurer, Head of Committees, etc in various students’ associations and organisations. (e.g., FISA-B, GHASAI, AASI-B)

• Volunteer: Volunteer Against Child Poverty, African Rights Initiative International, Accra (2013)

• Editor: Whispers Magazine (8th Ed), Akuafo Hall Junior Common Room, University of Ghana (2012-2013)

Awards and Honours

• Indian Institute of Science Research Associateship (2020)

• Goldschmidt 2017 Student Grant

• Indian Institute of Science Doctoral Fellowship (2014-2020)

• University of Ghana Student Scholarship (2010-2013)

• Best Science Student Award, Opoku Ware Senior High School (2007)

Memberships

• European Association of Geochemistry

• American Association of Petroleum Geologists 

• American Geophysical Union

• Society of Petroleum Engineers; 

• Japan Geophysical Union; 

• Ghana Red Cross Society

Conferences/Workshops/Seminars

• 3rd International Association of Geochemistry Conference; Cagliari (June 2025)

• 9th International Clumped Isotope Workshop; Stony Brook (Aug 2024)

• 8th International Clumped Isotope Workshop; Jerusalem (Sep 2022)

• NWMO Geoscience Seminar; Toronto, ON (June 2024, June 2025); King City, ON (June 2021)

• Water Future Conference. Divecha Centre for Climate Change, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (Sep 2019)

• Goldschmidt Conference, Hawaii (June 2020, online); Barcelona (Aug 2019); Paris (Aug 2017)

• American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting Washington DC, (Dec 2018)

• Expedition 353 Post Cruise Meeting 2017 of the International Ocean Discovery Program. Divecha Centre for Climate Change, Bangalore. (Nov 2017)

• Quantitative Seismology and Microseismicity using Geophysical and Geochemical Techniques. CEaS-Shell Short Course. Indian Institute of Science. (Mar 2017)

• Geodynamic processes: Evolution of geophysical fields, tectonics and climate. Centre for Earth sciences, Indian Institute of Science. Bangalore, (Sept 2016)

• Mysore Model United Nations. Mysore, (Aug 2016)

• Texture of materials. NRC-M Workshop. Indian Institute of Science. (Feb 2015)

• Geochronology: Challenges and possibilities. Centre for Earth sciences, Indian Institute of Science. (Feb 2015)

• Improving Human Health Conditions and Resilience to Climate Change in Ghana. Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research. Accra, (Dec 2011)