Prof. Issaka Kanton Osumanu is an Associate Professor of Geography and Environmental Science in the Department of Geography. His areas of expertise include Urban Geography, Land Use Change, Water and Sanitation, and Sustainability. He has over 20 years of experience in teaching, research, and community engagements. He teaches courses both at the undergraduate and graduate levels including Introduction to Geographic Thought, Methods of Geographic Inquiry, Techniques of Spatial Analysis, Research Methods, Urban Environmental Management, Environmental Thought and Practice, and Academic Writing.
Prof. Osumanu holds a PhD in Geography and Resource Development from the University of Ghana, which he obtained in 2007. He also obtained his BA Geography and Resource Development from the same University in 1999.
Prof. Osumanu began his university career as a Senior Research Assistant in the Department of Environment and Resource Studies, University for Development Studies, Navrongo Campus, in 2001. He was appointed a Lecturer in the same Department in October, 2007 and was appointed on promotion to a Senior Lecturer in January, 2013. In July, 2018, he was appointed on promotion again to Associate Professor. He has worked with the University for Development Studies/University for Business and Integrated Development Studies for over 20 years, from 2001 to 2020. During this period, he has served as Head of Department, Graduate Programs Coordinator, and, now, as Dean.
DERS/EU-REACH Project. Establishment of Geo-Database of District Health, Education, Socio-Economic and Land Use/Infrastructure items.
Research into Liquid Waste Management in Bimbilla. A study conducted for the Nanumba North Municipal Assembly.
Local Land and Water Management Practices in Ghana: A Characterization of Multiple Development Stories. Research Collaboration between the International Water Management Institute and the Faculty of Integrated Development Studies, University for Development Studies.
Local Land and Water Management Practices in Ghana: A Characterization of Multiple Development Stories. Research Collaboration between the International Water Management Institute and the Faculty of Integrated Development Studies, University for Development Studies.
Improving Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Provision Globally Through Information and Action Driven Locally. Research conducted for the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), London.
Rapid Assessment of Environmental Health and Disaster Monitoring in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA), Ghana. Research conducted for the Government of Ghana.
E-mail: kosumanu@ubids.edu.gh
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