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Stephen Akyeampong

Theoretical and Applied Biology

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About

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.

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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.

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Liana species richness, abundance and relationship with trees in the Bobiri forest reserve, Ghana: Impact of management systems(2009)
Effects of human disturbances and plant invasion on liana community structure and relationship with trees in the Tinte Bepo forest reserve, Ghana(2009)
Zoonotic Gastrointestinal Parasites of Baboons (<i>Papio anubis</i>) in the Shai Hill Reserve in Ghana(2020)
Distribution of intestinal parasites of baboons ( <i>Papio anubis</i> ) and warthogs ( <i>Phacochoerus aethiopicus</i> ) at the Mole National Park, Ghana(2020)
Cancer and non‐cancer risks in humans exposed to trace elements in drinking water from a crater lake (Bosumtwi/Bosomtwe)(2021)
Floristic Composition and Vegetation Structure of The KNUST Botanic Garden, Kumasi, Ghana(2009)
Factors influencing the distribution of the mole rat, <i>Cryptomys zechi</i> (Rodentia, Bathyergidae) in Ghana(2001)
Crow and Vulture Nest Density and Placement Pattern on Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Campus, Kumasi(2009)
Author response for "Distribution of intestinal parasites of baboons ( &lt;i&gt;Papio anubis&lt;/i&gt; ) and warthogs ( &lt;i&gt;Phacochoerus aethiopicus&lt;/i&gt; ) at the Mole National Park, Ghana"(2020)
Author response for "Distribution of intestinal parasites of baboons ( &lt;i&gt;Papio anubis&lt;/i&gt; ) and warthogs ( &lt;i&gt;Phacochoerus aethiopicus&lt;/i&gt; ) at the Mole National Park, Ghana"(2020)
Author response for "Distribution of intestinal parasites of baboons ( &lt;i&gt;Papio anubis&lt;/i&gt; ) and warthogs ( &lt;i&gt;Phacochoerus aethiopicus&lt;/i&gt; ) at the Mole National Park, Ghana"(2020)

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