You are invited! Dr. Daniel Amoak will be giving a presentation for the position of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Global Environmental Health in the School of Population and Public Health on Monday, April 10 from 10-11 AM (PDT). There will be an informal lunch for SPPH students, faculty and staff to interact with the candidate from 12-12:45 PM (PDT) on the same day.
Presentation: Enhancing climate change resilience and household nutrition for health in sub-Saharan Africa
Date and Time: Thursday, April 10 from 10-11 AM (PDT)
Location:
In-person: Room 491, School of Population and Public Health, 2206 East Mall, Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3
Online: Zoom
If attending on Zoom, please register using the link below to receive the Zoom details.
https://ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register/r6GR1tpZQlem0Ovs8v9DAA
About the speaker:
Dr. Daniel Amoak is an interdisciplinary health geographer with expertise in climate resilient food systems, and global health. He is currently a Provost Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Waterloo and a Policy Development Analyst with the Government of Ontario. Additionally, Daniel provides consultancy services for international development organizations such as the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA). His work experience spans academia, industry, and policy, reflecting his commitment to bridging research and practice to achieve real-world impact.
Dr. Amoak earned his Ph.D. in Health Geography and Environment from Western University in 2024 and is currently a Research Fellow at the Western Centre for Climate Change, Sustainable Livelihoods, and Health (WECLISH), as well as a member of the Participatory Agroecological Research for Transforming Knowledge and Equity in African Communities (PARTAKE) Africa Research Group. Dr. Amoak has designed and taught undergraduate courses on global health and environmental studies and has gained substantial experience managing both small and large classes. He also has experience providing mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as to co-op students.
Most of his research is also applied, community-based, and participatory, involving local organizations and community members committed to developing sustainable food systems. This includes an ongoing partnership with Soils, Food, and Health Communities (SFHC), a farmer-led organization that works to enhance sustainable food production and improve community health in Malawi.
Dr. Amoak’s research is at the intersection of climate change, food systems, and population health. His work focuses on participatory, community-led interventions to build climate-resilient communities and address health disparities. His three core research themes include: health impacts of climate change, agroecological innovations for health and nutrition, and reducing gender and health inequalities. Dr. Amoak’s areas of expertise include sustainable agriculture and food systems, environment and health, food security, health outcomes, and health equity.