Mark Baah-Acheamfour
Summary
Highly motivated researcher with a strong background of over 7 years in the field of forest science and land reclamation. Adept at developing strategies, coordinating efforts, executing research projects, and analyzing data. Committed to showcasing exceptional leadership skills and propelling the progress of research initiatives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate II
NAIT Centre for Boreal Research
09.2018 - Current
- Plan and supervise the development of technically intricate proposals that have a significant contract value and are of strategic research significance.
- Actively participate in and occasionally spearhead research grants from various sources, including industry, government, and research collaborators, amassing more than $500,000 in funding each year.
- Expertise in designing experiments and adapting techniques to obtain desired outcomes. The capability to integrate data from various sources and synthesize conclusions.
- Identify and interview potential research assistants for planned research, then provide scientific directions.
- Provide mentorship to more than 30 college students working on research projects, with several of them later obtaining permanent employment elsewhere.
Post-Doctoral Researcher
University of Alberta
12.2017 - 09.2018
- The research concentrated on expanding the carbon sequestration and reservation advantages of integrated cropping systems from the local to the regional level.
- Managed project databases containing entries relating to over 6 years of data collection.
- Provided instructional support and technical/analytical expertise to guide Ph.D. candidates, Master's students, and summer program participants.
- Liaised with supervisor to review grants and manuscripts to develop potential publications.
- Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Teaching Assistant
University of New Brunswick
01.2009 - 08.2011
- Instructed the laboratory component of the introductory course on hydro-meteorology and climate change.
- Trained and oversaw the use of GIS software such as ArcMap and ArcCatalog to model the biophysical surfaces of the landscape.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Maintained laboratory safety by demonstrating equipment and techniques.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
Environmental Scientist
AngloGold Ashanti
05.2007 - 12.2009
- Directed a team of 15 environmental experts, fostering interdisciplinary cooperation and research projects.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for clients seeking analytical or statistical support and guidance.
- Offered technical expertise and direction to more junior team members.
- Gathered environmental data detailing water, air and soil contaminations.
- Conducted air quality monitoring and analysis of air pollutants.
Education
Ph.D. - Soil Science
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB01.2016
M.Sc. - Forest Science
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB01.2011
B.Sc. - Natural Resources Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Ghana01.2007
Skills
- Quantitative analysis skills
- Experimental design expertise
- Collaborative project engagement
- Teaching and mentoring
- Grant Writing
- Technical report writing
- Communication skills
- GIS analysis and R coding skills
Affiliations
- Canadian Soil Science Society
- Crop Science Society of America
- Association for Temperate Agroforestry Science of America
- Ghana Institute of Foresters
Timeline
Research Associate II
NAIT Centre for Boreal Research
09.2018 - Current
Post-Doctoral Researcher
University of Alberta
12.2017 - 09.2018
Teaching Assistant
University of New Brunswick
01.2009 - 08.2011
Environmental Scientist
AngloGold Ashanti
05.2007 - 12.2009
Ph.D. - Soil Science
University of Alberta
M.Sc. - Forest Science
University of New Brunswick
B.Sc. - Natural Resources Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Publications
- Harper, N., Schoonmaker, A.L., Rolhauser, A.G., Baah-Acheamfour, M., Smreciu, A. and Fraser-Reid, E.C., 2025. Mechanical site preparation and use of non-invasive cover crops influence early-successional forest vegetation composition of a reclaimed airstrip in the Boreal Forest. Forest Ecology and Management, 585, p.122621
- Baah-Acheamfour, M. and Sobze, J.M., 2022. Assessing post-harvest interim seed storage conditions: a case study of four boreal plant species. Seed Science and Technology, 50(2), pp.183-194
- Baah-Acheamfour, M. and Sobze, J.M., 2022. Exposing Viburnum edule seeds to a sequence of temperatures affects the germination characteristics. Seed Science and Technology, 50(2), pp.235-239
- Baah-Acheamfour M, Dewey M, Fraser E, Schreiber S, Schoonmaker AL (2022) Recreating native forest ecosystems after industrial disturbance: a case study from Alberta, Canada. Frontiers in Forests and Global Change. doi: 10.3389/ffgc.. 2022.849246
- Lim, S.-S., Baah-Acheamfour, M., Choi, W.-J., Arshad, M.A., Fatemi, F., Banerjee, S., Carlyle, C. N., Bork, E. W., Park, H.-J., Chang, S.X. 2018. Soil organic carbon stocks in three Canadian agroforestry systems: From surface organic to deeper mineral soils. Forest Ecology and Management. 417: 103-109.
- Baah-Acheamfour, M., Chang, S. X., Carlyle, C. N., Bork, E. W. 2017. The potential of agroforestry to reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases in Canada: Insight from pairwise comparisons with traditional agriculture, data gaps and future research. The Forestry Chronicle, 93:180-189, https://doi.org/10.5558/tfc2017-024
- Baah-Acheamfour, M., Bourque, C.P-A., Meng, F-R., Swift, D.E. 2017. Incorporating interspecific competition into species distribution mapping by upward-scaling small-scale model projections to the landscape. PLOS ONE, PONE-D-16-38039, doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0171487.
- Baah-Acheamfour M, Bourque CP-A, Meng F-R, Swift DE. 2017. Data from: Incorporating interspecific competition into species-distribution mapping by upward scaling of small-scale model projections to the landscape. Dryad Digital Repository. doi:10.5061/dryad.t7f77.
- Baah-Acheamfour, M., Chang, S. X., Carlyle, C. N., Bork, E. W. 2016. Forest and grassland cover types reduce net greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural soils. Science of the Total Environment. 15: 1115-1127.
- Banerjee, S., Baah-Acheamfour, M., Carlyle, C. N., Bissett, A., Richardson, A. E., Siddique, T., Chang, S. X. 2016. Determinants of bacterial communities in Canadian agroforestry systems. Environmental Microbiology. 18: 1805-1816.
- Baah-Acheamfour, M., Chang, S. X., Carlyle, C. N., Bork, E. W. 2015. Carbon pool size and stability are affected by trees and grassland cover types within agroforestry systems of western Canada. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 213: 105-113.
- Baah-Acheamfour, M., Carlyle, C.N., Bork, E.W., Chang, S.X. 2014. Trees increase soil carbon and its stability in three agroforestry systems in central Alberta, Canada. Forest Ecology and Management. 328:131-139.
- Boadi, S., Baah-Acheamfour, M., Appiah, U.A., Jamro, G.M. 2014. Non-timber forest product yield and income from Thaumatococcus daniellii under a mixed tree plantation system in Ghana. International Journal of Forestry Research, Volume 2014.doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/524863 (Collaborative work with an institution from Ghana while doing Ph.D. in Canada).
- Baah-Acheamfour, M., Bourque, C. P-A., Meng, F. R., Swift, D. E. 2013. Classifying forestland from model-generated tree species habitat suitability in the Western Ecoregion of Nova Scotia, Canada. Canadian Journal of Forest Research. 43: 517-527.
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