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Kwabena Antwi
Director, Smallholder Climate Adaptation Lab (SCAL)
Scopus Author ID: 24437687900
Kwabena is an Environmental Geographer specializing in the dynamics of climate-agroecosystem interactions, climate variability and change, smallholder farmers, climate adaptation, and food security. Kwabena has published in high-impact environmental science journals and served as a reviewer for collections from Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis, Elsevier, and Frontiers.
He has secured research funding from the Australian Government through its Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship, the Edna Bailey Sussman Fund, and the Albert, Norma, and Howard Geller ’77 Endowed Research Award. As part of an NSF-funded research initiative, he worked with a team of researchers in Central Mexico to understand climate change impacts on agriculture. His research has been featured on prestigious platforms such as the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Annual Meeting.
He recently concluded his term as President of the Graduate Student Council at Clark University, where he led initiatives to advance academic engagement, leadership, and professional development among graduate students.
Degrees
MPhil. in Environmental Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana.
BSc. in Environmental Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana.
Grants, Fellowships and Awards
2026
Albert, Norma, and Howard Geller ’77 Endowed Research Award
2025
National Science Foundation (NSF)
2024
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Graduate School of Geography Student Travel Award - Clark University
Graduate Student Council Travel Award - Clark University
2023
The Edna Bailey Sussman Fund - Graduate Research Fellowship
2022
Clark University Graduate School of Geography Doctoral Scholarship
Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship
2020
Future Leaders-African Independent Research (FLAIR) Fellowship
2017/18
KNUST SRC Ketewa Biara Nsua (KBN) Bursary
2014
COCOBOD Scholarship Scheme - Special Merit Award
Professional Experience
2026
Guest Lecturer – Hydroclimatology (GEOG 228/328) - Graduate School of Geography, Clark University
Teaching Assistant – Hydroclimatology (GEOG 228/328) - Graduate School of Geography, Clark University
2025
Teaching Assistant - The Climate System and Global Environmental Change (GEOG 263/363) – Graduate School of Geography, Clark University
Research Assistant - NSF-Funded Project, Graduate School of Geography/Department of Sustainability and Social Justice, Clark University
2024
Research Assistant - NSF-Funded Project, Graduate School of Geography/Department of Sustainability and Social Justice, Clark University
Teaching Assistant - Weather and Climate (GEOG 102) – Graduate School of Geography, Clark University
2023
Research Assistant - Graduate School of Geography, Clark University
Co-Principal Investigator - The Nature Conservancy, North American Region, USA
Teaching Assistant - Weather and Climate (GEOG 102) - Graduate School of Geography, Clark University
2021 - 2022
Teaching Assistant – Hydroclimatology (GEOG 228/328) - Graduate School of Geography, Clark University
Co-Principal Investigator – Future Leaders African Independent Research (FLAIR) Fellowship – KNUST
2020
Teaching Assistant – Environmental Management (ENVS 452) – KNUST
Research Assistant – Climate Research for Development (CR4D) Project – KNUST
Journal Reviews
Leadership Experience
2025
Faculty Promotion and Reappointment Committee - Graduate School of Geography, Clark University
Ph.D Co-President - Graduate Student Council, Clark University
Member - 121st Commencement Speaker Selection Committee, Clark University
Member - Clark University Diversity Action Council (UDAC)
2024
Ph.D Co-President - Graduate Student Council, Clark University
Member - Clark University Diversity Action Council (UDAC)
Student Representative - Clark University Geographical Society (CUGS)
Steward - Clark University Graduate Workers United (CUGWU)
2023
Graduate Admissions Committee - Graduate School of Geography, Clark University
Steward - Clark University Graduate Workers United (CUGWU)
Graduate Studies Committee - Graduate School of Geography, Clark University
2022
Steward - Clark University Graduate Workers United (CUGWU)
Graduate Studies Committee - Graduate School of Geography, Clark University
2020 - 2022
Class Representative – MPhil Environmental Science, KNUST
2015 - 2019
Class Representative – BSc. Environmental Science, KNUST
2014 - 2015
Vice President of Science Club – Kumasi Academy Senior High School (KUMACA), Ghana
2009 - 2012
Environment and Sanitation Prefect – Services Basic School, Kumasi, Ghana
Class Representative, Services Basic School, Kumasi, Ghana
2006 - 2009
Class Representative, OLA Preparatory School, Hwidiem, Ahafo Region, Ghana
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