Iddrisu Salifu at University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Mr. Iddrisu Salifu is a multidisciplinary researcher with a keen focus on coastal zone management, cardiometabolic epidemiology, and economic development. He holds a Master of Philosophy in Integrated Coastal Zone Management and another in Economics, reflecting his diverse academic background. Currently serving as a Research Scientist at the Cardiometabolic Epidemiology Research Laboratory (CERL), University of Cape Coast, Mr. Salifu actively contributes to investigating epidemiological aspects of cardiometabolic diseases while overseeing data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation efforts. Additionally, he serves as a Tutor at the Institute of Education Sandwich Programme, where he teaches undergraduate economics courses. With a wealth of experience in field research, Mr. Salifu has collaborated on various projects focusing on coastal resilience, fisheries management, and economic development, demonstrating his commitment to addressing pressing societal issues. His dedication to research and his interdisciplinary approach underscores his efforts to advance knowledge and contribute to sustainable development initiatives.
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR), University of Cape Coast, 2020-2022.
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Economics, University of Cape Coast, Ghana, 2017-2019.
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Geography, University of Cape Coast, 2011-2015.
Profile:
Work Experience:
- Research Scientist: Cardiometabolic Epidemiology Research Laboratory (CERL), Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER), University of Cape Coast, July 2023-Present.
- Tutor: Institute of Education Sandwich Programme, University of Cape Coast, August 2022-Present.
- Assistant Secretary: African Science Frontiers Initiative (ASFI) Ambassadors, June 2022-Present.
- Graduate Research Fellow: Chamber for Tourism Industry Ghana (CTI Ghana), August 2020-Present.
- Field Research Assistant in various projects.
Skills & Competencies:
- Technical Skills: STATA, R, SPSS, SQL, Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Jamovi, JASP.
- Transferable Skills: Project Management, Teamwork, Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Research Skills, Time Management, Communication, Problem-Solving, Analytical, Innovative, and Creative Mindset.
Honours & Awards:
- World Bank’s Africa Centre of Excellence Scholarship, December 2020-Present.
- Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) Microgrant Winner, 2021.
- CDO’s Power to the Fisher’s Project Microgrant Winner, 2021.
Mr. Iddrisu Salifu has accumulated diverse professional experiences across research, academia, and project management. Currently, he serves as a Research Scientist at the Cardiometabolic Epidemiology Research Laboratory (CERL) within the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER) at the University of Cape Coast. In this role, he plays a pivotal role in devising strategies and plans to investigate epidemiological aspects of cardiometabolic diseases. His responsibilities include overseeing data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation efforts, as well as supporting research funding efforts by writing grant proposals to secure resources for research projects.
In addition to his research role, Mr. Salifu also contributes to academia as a Tutor at the Institute of Education Sandwich Programme, University of Cape Coast. Here, he teaches various courses in economics at the undergraduate level, leveraging his academic background and expertise to educate and mentor students.
Furthermore, Mr. Salifu has served as an Assistant Secretary for the African Science Frontiers Initiative (ASFI) Ambassadors, where he plays a crucial role in fostering excellence in Africa’s science through competence acquisition, capacity building, and career development initiatives. Additionally, he serves as a Graduate Research Fellow at the Chamber for Tourism Industry Ghana (CTI Ghana), where he is involved in deciding on research programs and methodologies in collaboration with colleagues.
With his extensive experience as a Field Research Assistant on various projects related to agriculture, economics, and education, Mr. Salifu has demonstrated his ability to organize, supervise, and assist in data collection efforts, contributing valuable insights to research initiatives.
Research Interests:
Mr. Iddrisu Salifu’s research interests lie at the intersection of various disciplines, primarily focusing on coastal zone management, cardiometabolic epidemiology, and economic development. He is particularly interested in exploring strategies for enhancing the resilience of coastal communities to environmental hazards and climate change impacts. Additionally, his research delves into the epidemiological aspects of cardiometabolic diseases, aiming to understand their prevalence, risk factors, and public health implications. Furthermore, Mr. Salifu is passionate about examining economic development policies and their effects on sustainable tourism, fisheries management, and environmental conservation. Through his work, he aims to contribute to evidence-based decision-making processes and foster socio-economic development that is both inclusive and environmentally sustainable.
publications:
Title: Monetary policy and macroeconomic indicators: A review of a developing country’s perspectives 2002–2017
- Authors: SAE Mbilla, PA Atindaana, SG Gadzo, A Adeniyi, I Salifu
- Journal: Cogent Economics & Finance
- Volume: 9
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 1935530
- Year: 2021
Title: Partner alcohol consumption and intimate partner violence against women in sexual unions in sub-Saharan Africa
- Authors: RG Aboagye, BO Ahinkorah, CL Tengan, I Salifu, HY Acheampong
- Journal: PLoS one
- Volume: 17
- Issue: 12
- Pages: e0278196
- Year: 2022
Title: Digital paradigm shift: Unraveling students’ intentions to embrace Tablet-based Learning through an extended UTAUT2 model
- Authors: F Arthur, V Arkorful, I Salifu, S Abam Nortey
- Journal: Cogent Social Sciences
- Volume: 9
- Issue: 2
- Pages: 2277340
- Year: 2023
Title: Effect of household water treatment on under-five diarrhoea in Ghana
- Author: I Salifu
- Institution: University of Cape Coast
- Year: 2020
Title: Economics students’ behavioural intention and usage of ChatGPT in higher education: a hybrid structural equation modelling-artificial neural network approach
- Authors: I Salifu, F Arthur, V Arkorful, S Abam Nortey, R Solomon Osei-Yaw
- Journal: Cogent Social Sciences
- Volume: 10
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 2300177
- Year: 2024
Title: Economics students’ behavioural intention and usage of ChatGPT in higher education: a hybrid structural equation modelling-artificial neural network approach
- Authors: RSOY Iddrisu Salifu, Francis Arthur, Valentina Arkorful, Sharon Abam Nortey
- Journal: Cogent Social Sciences
- Volume: 10
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 28
- Year: Undisclosed