R programming for data management and analysis
Frederick Asante
Researcher
Estrada Dos Salgados 16, Amadora,Portugal
Summary
Hardworking, motivated and passionate ecologist ready to solve current and emerging environmental challenges. Have strong problem-solving skills seeking to maintain the health, and the integrity of the environment for the benefit of human wellbeing. Aim at integrating acquired knowledge across various sectors of the global economy such as politics, agriculture, etc. Ready to help teams achieve expected goals
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Researcher (Erasmus Traineeship)
University of Lisbon, Faculty of Sciences
Lisbon , Lisbon, Portugal
2021.10 - Current
- Investigating ecosystem conditions and ecosystem services of marine macroinvertebrates (MMI) in mangroves and seagrass meadows
- Gather information from multiple sources and present results
- Perform time series analysis on drivers of change in MMI habitat conditions on data from satellite databases and Copernicus Marine Services
- Perform spatial analysis on remote sensing imagery of MMI habitats
- Achieved high collaborative skills working under team of senior researchers
Extension Officer
Fisheries Commission
Cape Coast , Central, Ghana
2018.10 - 2019.08
- Managed and analysed field data
- Performed overseer role over fish processing and post handling activities in Cape Coast, Metro.
- Involved in field inspection and outreach programs, and quality control of aquaculture and hatchery services.
Teaching and Research Assistant
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast , Central region, Ghana
2017.09 - 2018.08
- Worked under Professor. Denise W. Aheto and Professor. Edward A. Obodai
- Leader of laboratory and field activities for students of my professors
- Supervised, marked, and graded student assignments, quizzes, lab and field reports.
- Planned and led tutorial sessions for students
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment
Education
Master of Science - Biology
Vrije Universiteit Brussels (VUB)
Brussels, Belgium 2019.09 - 2021.09
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries And Aquatic Science
University of Cape Coast (UCC)
Cape Coast, Ghana 2013.09 - 2017.10
Skills
1. Written Communication: excellent written and spoken English, great presentation and teaching skills
undefinedReferees
- Professor Alexandra Marçal Correia (Lecturer), Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, Portugal C2.3.47A Room. Contact: +351 910 335 547, amcorreia@fc.ul.pt.
- Professor Farid Dahdouh-Guebas (Senior lecturer), Laboratory of Systems Ecology and Resource Management, Department of Organism Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Université Libre de Bruxelles – ULB, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium. Contact: +32-2-629342, farid.dahdouhguebas@ulb.be
- Professor Denise Worlanyo Aheto (Senior lecturer, Director, Centre for Coastal Management), Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, University of Cape Coast. Contact: +233 204822680. daheto@ucc.edu.gh
Software
QGIS, ARCGIS and R for spatial analysis
Research
- Current Status of Mangrove Ecosystems in Ghana: Past and Future Management Implications - Ongoing
- Assessing the ecosystem services of marine macroinvertebrates and ecosystem condition of seagrass and mangrove forests of the Inhambane bay, Mozambique – Ongoing
- Does mangrove vegetation structure reflect human utilisation of mangrove ecosystem goods and services –Presented at the Young Researchers Conference and VlIZ Marine Science Conference 2021. In preparation for OneEarth
- The Role of Sediment Transport on Organic Matter Dynamics of the Kakum Mangrove System, Ghana– presented at Fisheries and Coastal Conference, Accra Ghana, manuscript under review
Work Availability
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Timeline
Researcher (Erasmus Traineeship)
University of Lisbon, Faculty of Sciences
2021.10 - Current
Master of Science - Biology
Vrije Universiteit Brussels (VUB)
2019.09 - 2021.09
Extension Officer
Fisheries Commission
2018.10 - 2019.08
Teaching and Research Assistant
University of Cape Coast
2017.09 - 2018.08
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries And Aquatic Science
University of Cape Coast (UCC)
2013.09 - 2017.10
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