Dr Kenneth Gyamerah: Ghanaian Academic Scholar Hired By A Reputable Canadian University

Dr Kenneth Gyamerah: Ghanaian Academic Scholar Hired By A Reputable Canadian University

  • A Ghanaian academic scholar, Dr Kenneth Gyamerah, has been appointed by the Ontario Tech University in Canada
  • The new assistant professor, who recently acquired his PhD qualification, made this announcement via Facebook
  • Dr Gyamerah expressed gratitude to his mentors in academia, friends, and family for guiding and supporting him

A young Ghanaian academic scholar based abroad, Dr Kenneth Gyamerah, has been appointed to the faculty of one of the top universities in Canada.

Dr Gyamerah, who recently acquired his doctorate, announced on Facebook that he had joined the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education at Ontario Tech University.

Ontario Tech University, University of Bristol, UK, Chevening scholar, US, YALI fellow, Ghanaian scholar, Canada
Dr Kenneth Gyamerah lands a new role as an assistant professor at Ontario Tech University in Canada. Photo credit: Kenneth Gyamerah/Facebook
Source: Facebook

The young Ghanaian scholar will work as an assistant professor of education in his new job.

Taking to his Facebook page to announce his latest achievement, Dr Gyamerah expressed delight and preparedness to contribute his quota towards nurturing the next generation of teachers in Canada.

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"I look forward to contributing to training the next generation of teachers, school leaders, and researchers who will transform education in Canada and beyond!" he wrote.

Dr Gyamerah also thanked some individuals who played significant roles in his blooming academic career.

"Thanks to my academic mentors, family, and friends for their support over the years," he stated.

Dr Gyamerah's academic journey

In May 2024, Dr Gyamerah successfully defended his thesis for a PhD qualification in Education Policy at Queen's University in Canada.

The young Ghanaian academician is also a Chevening scholar, having been awarded a scholarship to study MSc in Education Policy and International Development at the University of Bristol, UK.

Dr Gyamerah is also a fellow of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), a programme of the US Agency for International Development, which seeks to develop the leadership and entrepreneurship skills of participants and connect them with their peers and the American people.

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Ghanaian professor appointed at Stanford Uni

YEN.com.gh also reported that a Ghanaian-born professor, Ato Quayson, who now works at Stanford University, was appointed a Head of Department.

The professor attended St. Theresa’s School in North Kaneshie and completed his Ordinary and Advanced Levels GCE at the Apam Secondary School.

Professor Quayson, currently with Stanford University, obtained his first degree at the University of Ghana and PhD at the Cambridge University in the UK.

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Salifu Bagulube Moro (Human-Interest Editor) Salifu Bagulube Moro is a Human Interest Editor at YEN.com.gh. He has over five years of experience in journalism. He graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2018, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies with a specialization in Journalism. Salifu previously worked with Opera News as a Content Management Systems (CMS) Editor. He also worked as an Online Reporter for the Ghanatalksbusiness.com news portal, as well as with the Graphic Communications Group Limited as a National Service Person. Salifu joined YEN.com.gh in 2024. Email: salifu.moro@yen.com.gh.