Robert is an Associate Professor at the Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Extension in the Faculty of Agriculture, KNUST-Kumasi who has conducted various studies in the agricultural/agribusiness sector over the past 20 years and published extensively (about 65 papers) in international peer reviewed journals. He has led different research teams to conduct research for reputable local and international organizations such as UNHCR (Ghana office), International Labour Organization (ILO-Ghana office), World Food Program (WFP-Ghana office), Danida, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA-Ibadan, Nigeria), USAID ASSESS Project, Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA-Ghana), Overseas Development Institute (ODI-UK), and Ministry of Food and Agriculture-Ghana, among others.