Esther Amankwah
Esther Amankwah began her PhD in November 2023 as a part of the Graduate College HABIT. Her research is specifically focused on developing models for agricultural policies that promote biodiversity in peripheral areas. With prior knowledge and experience in the agricultural sector of Ghana and Germany, Esther aspires to contribute to a sustainable agricultural industry at different spatial scales.
Since 11/2023 | Doctoral candidate |
10/2021 – 09/2023 | M.Sc. Agricultural Economics, University of Hohenheim, Germany |
10/2022 – 01/2023 | Teaching Assistant, Chair of Agricultural & Food Policy, University of Hohenheim, Germany |
| 04/2022 – 09/2022 | Research Assistant, Chair of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, University of Hohenheim, Germany |
08/2017 – 09/2021 | Cocoa Sourcing Analyst, AgroEcom Ghana Ltd, Ghana |
08/2013 – 05/2017 | B.Sc. Agricultural Science (Agricultural Economics Major), University of Ghana, Ghana |
| 11/2023 | “Exploring the Knowledge, Perceptions, and Responses of Smallholder Farmers to the Living Income Differential in Ghana's Cocoa Sector”, Scientific Student Conference of the Euroleague for Life Sciences, University of Hohenheim, Germany |
| 2023 | Graduation Scholarship, DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) |
| 2023 | Thesis Grant, Dr Hermann-Eiselen Research Grant, University of Hohenheim |
| 2021-2023 | Special Initiative on Training and Job Creation Award, DAAD |