Sylvia Adu
Department of Forest Resources TechnologySocial SciencesPhysical SciencesHealth Sciences

Sylvia Adu

1 Publication22 Research Themes
Research Overview & Focus

The researcher focuses on several key areas within the broader context of economic and social development in Ghana. Their work delves into fiscal policy, examining factors that influence economic growth through financial development and investment strategies. They also investigate energy economics and the impacts of climate change, exploring how resources are managed and their effects on both local economies and global environmental dynamics. The study pays special attention to gender roles and labor markets, analyzing how social inequalities affect work quality and opportunities. Additionally, they examine historical economic trends and policy frameworks, particularly those involving mining and resource management in sub-Saharan Africa. Their research employs a multi-methodological approach, integrating macroeconomic, demographic, and cultural perspectives to provide a comprehensive understanding of Ghana's economic and social transformations.

Faculty Biography

Dr.(Mrs.) Sylvia Adu is a Research Fellow at the Department of Wood Processing and Marketing, Faculty of Forest Resources Technology since 2006 with expertise in Sawmilling & Machining and Timber Grading. She holds BSc. and MSc. degrees in Natural Resources Management and Wood Technology and Industrial Management respectively from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. She has been a member of the Society of Wood Science and Technology in U.S.A. since January 2014.

Key Research Themes (22)
Social Sciences

Climate Change Policy and Economics

Physical Sciences

Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management

Physical Sciences

Economic Growth and Development

Social Sciences

Economic Growth and Productivity

Physical Sciences

Energy and Environment Impacts

Physical Sciences

Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies

Social Sciences

Energy, Environment, Economic Growth

Social Sciences

Financial Literacy, Pension, Retirement Analysis

Social Sciences

Financial Risk and Volatility Modeling

Social Sciences

Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth

Physical Sciences

Forest ecology and management

Social Sciences

Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics

Physical Sciences

Global Energy and Sustainability Research

Health Sciences

Global Health Care Issues

Social Sciences

Indian Economic and Social Development

Social Sciences

Islamic Finance and Banking Studies

Social Sciences

Market Dynamics and Volatility

Physical Sciences

Mining and Resource Management

Social Sciences

Monetary Policy and Economic Impact

Social Sciences

Natural Resources and Economic Development

Health Sciences

Occupational Health and Safety Research

Social Sciences

Taxation and Compliance Studies

Publications (1)

Strength and some Physical Properties of Allanblackia Parviflora for Furniture Production in Ghana

2014Forest ecology and management
Academic Metrics
DepartmentDepartment of Forest Resources Technology
Total Publications1
Research Themes22
Open Access Papers0

Department of Forest Resources Technology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

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