FUSEINI TIA IDDRISU

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in science communication and water quality research at the University for Development Studies. Proficient in SPSS and RStudio, I excel in data analysis and training, effectively enhancing community engagement and environmental advocacy. Proven ability to lead impactful research initiatives and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders.

• Environmental and Health communication
• Science, Health, Environment and Risk Communication
• Gendered Health Implication of Environmental Pollution
• Environmental Studies and Health Communication
• Freshwater aquatic ecology
• Sustainability, Environment and Conservation
• Aquatic pollution
• Biological processes for contaminant, nutrient and trace organic pollutants removal
• Water quality management in Aquaculture
• Recycling of waste water in culture system

• ATF 204: Foundations of Communicating Scientific Research
• ATF 318: Water Quality Management and Health
• AFS 201, 301: Limnology
• AFS 403: Aquatic ecology
• DAF: 105: Fisheries biology and aquaculture
• FAM 403: Fisheries and Aquaculture Economics

• Seminar Coordinator, University for Development Studies, 01/01/21, 12/31/23
• Academic Supervisor, University for Development Studies, 01/01/21, 12/31/23
• Faculty graduate committee member, University for Development Studies, 01/01/21, 12/31/23
• Nyankpala Campus board member, University for Development Studies, 01/01/21, 12/31/23

• University Teachers Association of Ghana, 12/01/20, Present
• Ghana Science Association, 01/01/20, Present
• Ghana National Association of Teachers, 09/01/09, 09/30/20
• National Communication Association, USA, 09/01/24, Present

Sankofa Leadership Award, Recognizes sustained commitment to community uplift and distinguished service, Communication PhD Pipeline Program, 2024 - 2025

• Dawadawa and Kantong Additives Improve the Growth and Health of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), Iddrisu, F.T., Mohammd, T., Abarike, E. D., Ayisi, C. L., Dandi, S. O., Kadiri, M. W. J., Akongyuure, D. N., Aquaculture Studies, 24, 4, AQUAST1872, 2024, http://doi.org/10.4194/AQUAST1872
• Review on the effects and management of personal protective equipment waste on ocean resources, Iddrisu, F. T., Imoro, Z. A., Abukari, H., Imoro, A. Z., Duwiejuah, A. B., Alidu, S. M., & Iddrisu, A. M., International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2023, 1-16
• Ecological Risk and Adsorption of Toxic Metals from Gbalahi Landfill Leachate using Chicken Egg Shells as a Low-Cost Adsorbent, Kan-Uge, J., Alhassan, E. H., Duwiejuah, A. B., Iddrisu, F. T. & Gameli, B. H. R., West African Journal of Applied Ecology, 31, 1, 1 – 12, 2023
• Assessing the impact of a budget cage technology on Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) production in the Bontanga, Golinga and Libga reservoirs in Northern Ghana, Africa, Iddrisu, F. T., Agya, B. A., Edziyie, R. E., Campion, B. B., Akongyuure, D. N., & Adjei-Boateng, D., International Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture, 14, 2, 22-36, 2022

• Volunteer, Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, Uptown Waste Diversion, 07/27/24 - 08/04/24
• Program Assistant, Communication PhD Pipeline Program, University of Cincinnati, 2024 - Present

• Prof. Zoller Heather, A & S School of Communication, Film and Media, University of Cincinnati, zollerhm@ucmail.uc.edu
• Prof. Merrill Kelly, A & S School of Communication, Film and Media, University of Cincinnati, merrilky@ucmail.uc.edu
• Prof. Benjamin Betey Campion, Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, Fisheries and Watershed Management Department, KNUST, Kumasi, bbcampion@gmail.com, bbcampion.frnr@knust.edu.gh, +233(0)247776666
• Prof. Daniel Adjei - Boateng, Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, Fisheries and Watershed Management Department, KNUST, Kumasi, adjeibd@gmail.com, daboateng.frnr@knust.edu.gh, +233(0)243248890
• Prof. Daniel Nsoh Akongyuure, Head of Department, Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management, University for Development Studies, Tamale, akongyuure@uds.edu.gh, +233(0)240494916

• Examining the effectiveness of field practical programmes for the training of fisheries and aquaculture graduates, Abobi, S.M., Alhassan, E.H., Akongyuure, D. N., Ampofo-Yeboah, A., Abarike, E.D., Atindana, S. A., Baidoo, K., Iddrisu, F.T., & S.O. Dandi., Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO), International Conference on the Theme Resilience and Recovery in Aquatic Systems, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, 06/04/23 - 06/09/23
• Comparative analysis of population dynamics of Bontanga and Golinga reservoirs insects’ diversity and their functional role in the water quality of the reservoirs, Iddrisu, F.T. Abobi, S.M., Alhassan, E.H., Akongyuure, D. N., Ampofo-Yeboah, A., Abarike, E.D., Atindana, S. A., & Baidoo, K., Institute of Interdisciplinary Research (IIR), 15th Annual Interdisciplinary conference (AIC) on the theme Contemporary Global Crises: Threads and opportunities for research and Academic Freedom, International Conference Centre, Tamale Campus, 09/07/22 - 09/08/22

• National Trainer/Field Supervisor, Ghana Statistical Service, 04/08/21, 06/30/21
• Field Officer, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana, 06/01/17, 06/30/18
• Coordinator, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana, 04/01/16, 04/30/17
• Water Quality Research Intern, Water Research Division, Center for Scientific and Industrial Research, Ghana, 06/01/18, 08/31/18
• Field Officer, Fish4Food Project, Ghana, 07/01/17, 04/30/18
• Water Quality Research Assistant, Water Research Division, Center for Scientific and Industrial Research, 04/01/17, 08/31/17