Mr. Silas Adjei-Gyamfi | Infectious diseases | Best Researcher Award

Auckland University of Technology | New Zealand.

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🎓EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Mr. Silas Adjei–Gyamfi began his academic journey with a profound interest in microbiology and infectious diseases, laying a strong foundation in biomedical science. His early studies were marked by academic excellence and scientific curiosity, leading him to pursue specialized training in pathogen biology, clinical microbiology, and molecular epidemiology.

💼PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Mr. Adjei–Gyamfi has consistently bridged the gap between theory and practice, applying his scientific expertise in a variety of clinical, research, and public health settings. His roles have included positions in academic laboratories, national health institutes, and international health organizations, where he has contributed to infectious disease diagnostics, control, and policy formulation.

🔬CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON INFECTIOUS DISEASES

A core focus of Mr. Adjei–Gyamfi’s career has been on infectious disease surveillance, diagnostics, and prevention. His contributions span several critical areas:

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) profiling
Zoonotic disease transmission patterns
Viral genomics and molecular typing
Outbreak response and field epidemiology

He is recognized for implementing innovative diagnostic technologies, such as real-time PCR, serological assays, and pathogen genome sequencing, to improve early detection and containment of outbreaks.

🌍IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Mr. Adjei–Gyamfi’s research and leadership have directly influenced public health responses to infectious disease threats in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. He has played instrumental roles in cross-border health initiatives, community-level disease education, and data-driven decision-making in epidemic control.

🏆RESEARCH GRANTS AND FUNDING

Mr. Adjei–Gyamfi has successfully secured competitive research funding from national and international agencies, including:

World Health Organization (WHO) initiatives
Global Fund-supported projects
National Institutes of Health (NIH) collaborations
Africa CDC and regional grants

These funds have supported capacity-building in diagnostics, community surveillance programs, and field research into infectious disease ecology.

🦠LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Looking forward, Mr. Adjei–Gyamfi aims to build sustainable health research systems in low-resource settings. His future initiatives include:

Establishing infectious disease reference centers
Developing AI-driven surveillance platforms
Training young scientists in Africa in biosecurity and epidemiology

🌟A VISIONARY IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Mr. Silas Adjei–Gyamfi embodies the spirit of innovation, resilience, and service in the infectious disease field. With a career marked by scientific integrity, collaborative leadership, and community-centered approaches, he continues to shape health outcomes at local and global levels.

📑NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS

Knowledge and occupational practices of beauticians and barbers in the transmission of viral hepatitis: A mixed-methods study in Volta Region of Ghana

Authors: Adjei-Gyamfi, Silas; Asirifi, Abigail; Asobuno, Clotilda; Korang, Felix Kwame
Year: 2025
Journal: PLoS ONE

Risk factors for anaemia among pregnant women: A cross-sectional study in Upper East Region, Ghana

Authors: Asobuno, C.; Adjei-Gyamfi, S.; Aabebe, F.G.; Hammond, J.; Taikeophithoun, C.; Amunah, N.; Aoki, T.; Aiga, H.
Year: 2024
Journal: PLoS ONE

Anaemia at 36 weeks of pregnancy: Prevalence and determinants among antenatal women attending peri-urban facilities in a developing country, Ghana

Authors: Adjei-Gyamfi, S.; Asirifi, A.; Peprah, W.; Abbey, D.A.; Hamenoo, K.W.; Zakaria, M.S.; Mohammed, O.; Aryee, P.A.
Year: 2024
Journal: PLOS Global Public Health

Maternal anaemia and polycythaemia during pregnancy and risk of inappropriate birthweight for gestational age babies: A retrospective cohort study in the northern belt of Ghana

Authors: Adjei-Gyamfi, S.; Zakaria, M.S.; Asirifi, A.; Sulley, I.; Ibrahim, M.A.; Aryee, P.A.
Year: 2024
Journal: BMJ Open

Prevalence and associated risk factors of preterm and post-term births in Northern Ghana: A retrospective study in Savelugu Municipality

Authors: Adjei-Gyamfi, S.; Asirifi, A.; Aiga, H.
Year: 2023
Journal: Journal of Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

University of Tsukuba | Japan.

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🎓Education

Ammazia Hanif is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in International Public Policy at the University of Tsukuba (2022–2025). She previously earned a Master of International Public Policy (MIPP) from Tsukuba in 2022 and holds an MBA from the University of Central Punjab, Pakistan (2007).

💼Professional Experience

With extensive experience in both public administration and the banking sector, Ammazia served as a Planning Officer/Assistant Director at the Planning & Development Department, Punjab (2015–2020), where she contributed to policy planning and development projects. Prior to this, she worked as a Customer Services Operations Manager at United Bank Limited (2006–2012), gaining valuable expertise in financial operations and customer relations.

📚Academic Contributions

Ammazia’s research primarily focuses on public health and policy. She has published work on clean water and child health in Water Resources and Economics. Additionally, she has authored working papers on sanitation & child health, women’s anemia, and behavioral preferences in healthcare. Her academic journey includes research assistant roles at JIRCAS, Tsukuba, Ritsumeikan University, and Global Health Studies, where she contributed to various interdisciplinary projects.

🧑‍🔬Technical Skills

Ammazia is proficient in statistical and GIS tools, including Stata, QGIS, R (basic), Google Earth Engine (basic), and LaTeX. She has hands-on experience in survey design, questionnaire development, and impact evaluation, making her well-equipped for data-driven policy research.

📚Teaching Experience

In addition to her research, Ammazia has been actively involved in academia as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Tsukuba, where she has taught Microeconomics, Data Science, GIS, and Globalization. She has also worked as an Economics Subject Teacher at Liberty International School, Tsukuba, demonstrating her commitment to education and knowledge dissemination.

🏆Awards and Honors

Ammazia’s academic excellence and research contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) DC2 Fellowship, Kubota Fund Scholarship (2023–2024), Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship (2020–2022), and the Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award (PEPP, Tsukuba, 2022).

🔬Research Interests

Her research interests lie at the intersection of Health & Sanitation Economics, Public Policy & Development, and Environmental Sustainability. Through her work, she aims to develop impactful policies that address critical global challenges in public health and environmental sustainability.

📑Notable Publications

“The Benefit of Clean Water on Child Health: An Empirical Analysis with Specific Reference to Escherichia Coli Water Contamination”

Authors: Ammazia Hanif, Yuko Nakano, Midori Matsushima

Publication Year: 2024

Journal: Water Resources and Economics

“The Impact of Access to Improved Sanitation Facilities on Child Health in Pakistan”

Authors: Ammazia Hanif, Yuko Nakano, Midori Matsushima

Publication Year: 2022

Journal: Tsukuba Economics Working Papers