This researcher's work integrates themes from animal behavior and cognitive psychology, focusing on understanding the interplay between social interactions and decision-making in animals across various contexts. Their research delves into how animals respond to environmental stimuli, such as food availability or visual cues, while also examining the mental processes underlying these behaviors. The integration of findings across multiple publications highlights a comprehensive exploration of behavioral patterns and their evolutionary significance, particularly in scenarios where social dynamics and cognitive strategies converge.
Faculty Biography
Mr. Nelson Gyasi-Boadu has been a Lecturer in Social Work at the Department since 2014. Prior to joining the Department, he worked as a Medical Social Worker with the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. He has over 10 years practice experience with both Governmental and Non-governmental organisations including Actionaid Ghana, Centre for the Development of the People (CEDEP), Winrock International, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (Social Welfare) and Birtenshaw Hall Children’s Charitable Trust, Bolton. UK. He has developed the mastery for teaching Social Work Practice and Coordinating the field practice component of the Social Work Programme. He has specialty in Medical Social Work, Disability Studies, Working with Groups, Child Welfare and Social Care Management. He is a product of the University of Ghana and the University of Central Lancashire, UK., with a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and Master Degree in Social Work and Welfare Studies respectively.
Department of Sociology & Social Work
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology