Stephen Akyeampong
The researcher's work focuses on integrating ecological and evolutionary studies across various domains within life sciences, emphasizing the intricate interplay between plant species diversity, environmental factors, and host-parasite interactions. Their research examines how human disturbances and environmental stressors shape community structure, particularly in diverse ecosystems such as forest reserves and park areas. Additionally, they investigate parasitic infections and their distribution among species like baboons and warthogs, shedding light on host-parasite dynamics. The researcher also studies the health risks associated with exposure to trace metals from water sources, highlighting vulnerabilities in human populations within ecological contexts. Their work bridges ecosystems, focusing on how living organisms adapt and respond to environmental pressures, offering insights into evolutionary biology and ecological resilience.
Faculty Biography
Stephen Akyeampong is a Zoologist and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana. He obtained his MPhil (Zoology) degree from University of Cape Coast, Ghana and Bachelor of Science at KNUST. His area of speciality includes Zoology, Ecology and Wildlife, with research interest in Animal and Plant habitat interractions, Bird and Mammal Ecology.
African Botany and Ecology Studies
Avian ecology and behavior
Evolution and Paleontology Studies
Heavy metals in environment
Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
Plant and animal studies
Plant Diversity and Evolution
Primate Behavior and Ecology
Cancer and non‐cancer risks in humans exposed to trace elements in drinking water from a crater lake (Bosumtwi/Bosomtwe)
Distribution of intestinal parasites of baboons ( <i>Papio anubis</i> ) and warthogs ( <i>Phacochoerus aethiopicus</i> ) at the Mole National Park, Ghana
Open AccessAuthor response for "Distribution of intestinal parasites of baboons ( <i>Papio anubis</i> ) and warthogs ( <i>Phacochoerus aethiopicus</i> ) at the Mole National Park, Ghana"
Open AccessAuthor response for "Distribution of intestinal parasites of baboons ( <i>Papio anubis</i> ) and warthogs ( <i>Phacochoerus aethiopicus</i> ) at the Mole National Park, Ghana"
Zoonotic Gastrointestinal Parasites of Baboons (<i>Papio anubis</i>) in the Shai Hill Reserve in Ghana
Open AccessAuthor response for "Distribution of intestinal parasites of baboons ( <i>Papio anubis</i> ) and warthogs ( <i>Phacochoerus aethiopicus</i> ) at the Mole National Park, Ghana"
Effects of human disturbances and plant invasion on liana community structure and relationship with trees in the Tinte Bepo forest reserve, Ghana
Liana species richness, abundance and relationship with trees in the Bobiri forest reserve, Ghana: Impact of management systems
Crow and Vulture Nest Density and Placement Pattern on Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Campus, Kumasi
Floristic Composition and Vegetation Structure of The KNUST Botanic Garden, Kumasi, Ghana
Open AccessFactors influencing the distribution of the mole rat, <i>Cryptomys zechi</i> (Rodentia, Bathyergidae) in Ghana
Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology