Sylvia Mensah
Focus Areas
- Sustainability & Global Environmental Change
- Earth System Science
- Geospatial Analysis and Techniques
Country of Origin: Ghana
Degree Program: Ph.D.
Entered Program: Fall 2026
Expected Graduation: Fall 2030
Dissertation Topic: TBD
Research Statement: My research integrates hydroclimate analysis and geospatial modeling to examine hydrologic processes and water access across changing landscapes. I analyze long-term streamflow and climate records to characterize regime shifts in perennial systems, and model groundwater-surface water interactions under variable precipitation and land-cover conditions. By linking these physical dynamics to patterns of land use and community water access, I develop data-driven frameworks for assessing water security. My research aims to inform resource management and adaptation planning in basins where hydrologic change and human demand intersect.
Adviser: Dr. Johanna Engström
Educational Background:
- M.S. in Geography, Oklahoma State University, 2026
- B.A. in Geography, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 2022