Henry Mensah – Social Ecologist | The Centre for Settlements Studies, KNUST

Dr. Henry Mensah is a social ecologist at The Centre for Settlements Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), specializing in human-environmental relationships. His research explores the intersection of human values, attitudes, and behaviors with environmental management and sustainable development goals at global, national, and local levels.

Research Focus:
His interdisciplinary work bridges the natural and social sciences, focusing on:

• Environment and Development
• Climate Impact and Adaptation Mechanisms
• Community and Sustainable Development

Expertise Areas:
Environmental Planning, Natural Resource Management, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Resilience Planning, Community Development, and Monitoring & Evaluation of Development Projects.

Academic Contributions:
Dr. Mensah has extensive experience in social research and community engagement, contributing to climate change education and sustainability programs in Ghana and beyond. He lectures undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Environmental Management, Natural Resource Assessment Techniques, Environmental Impact Assessment, Green Infrastructure, Sustainable Cities, Environmental Law and Policy, Project Health & Safety, and Social Impact Management. His teaching spans multiple departments, including Planning and Construction Technology & Management at KNUST.

Education:

• B.A. in Integrated Development Studies – University for Development Studies, Ghana
• M.Sc. in Environmental and Resource Management – Brandenburg University of Technology, Germany
• Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences – Brandenburg University of Technology, Germany