ALEXANDER KOFI ANNING

CURRICULUM VITAE

MAILING ADDRESS & CONTACTS 315 Porter Hall Department of Environmental and Plant Biology Ohio University Athens, OH 45701, USA Cell: + 1 330 245 4015 Fax: +1 740 593 1130 Email: aa208109@ohio.edu; akanning.sci@knust.edu.gh; akoanning@yahoo.com Personal webpage: http://www.ohio.edu/people/aa208109/

EDUCATION Ohio University, Athens, OH, USA Ph.D. Candidate (Environmental and Plant Biology), September 2009 to date. Degree anticipated in spring 2013. Advisor: Dr. Brian C. McCarthy Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana Master of Philosophy in Biological Sciences 2005 Advisor: Dr. Kwadwo Yeboah-Gyan KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences 2001 Advisor: Dr. Kwesi Obiri- Danso

WORK & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Research Assistant, Department of Environmental and Plant Biology, Ohio University, 2009date - Responsibilities included PBIO 5/426: Plant Physiological Ecology, PBIO 4/515: Quantitative Methods in Plant Biology (Winter 2011), BIOL 101: Principles of Biology (Fall 2010), PBIO 303: Medicinal Plants of Ohio (Summer 2010), BIOL 101: Principles of Biology (Spring 2010), PBIO 209: Plant Ecology (Winter 2010), PBIO 103: Plants and Society (Fall 2009). Lecturer, Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. 2005date - Rank attained: Senior Lecturer, 2009. - Responsibilities included BIOL 153: Introductory Genetics, BIOL 355: Introduction to Principles of Ecology, BIOL 452: Ecosystems and Conservation, BIOL 453: Biodiversity Utilization and Conservation. Teaching & Research Assistant, Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. 2001-2005.

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Responsibilities included BIOL 255: Introduction to Principles of Ecology, BIOL 252: Basic Microbiology, BIOL 157: Plant Taxonomy/Systematics.

RESEARCH INTERESTS Biodiversity conservation, human disturbance impacts on forest structure and functioning, invasive plant ecology, dendroecology, phytoremediation. CURRENT RESEARCH Fuel reduction treatment effects on productivity and carbon sequestration in the mixed oak forests of central Appalachians, Ohio, USA. Phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated irrigation water using Limnocharis flava, Thalia geniculata and Typha latifolia. HONOURS Donald Clippinger Fellow (Competitive), Ohio University, 2011-2012. Ohio Center for Ecology and Evolutionary Studies (OCCEES ; Competitive) Fellow, 2011. AG Leventis Foundation Award, 2002-2004. GRANTS Ohio University Student Enhancement Award (SEA), provided $5850.00 in funding for my research project titled Fuel Reduction Treatment Effects on Productivity and Carbon Sequestration in the Mixed Oak Forests of Central Appalachians. 2011. Ohio University Graduate Students Senate Original Work Grant for the study Fuel reduction treatment effects on productivity and carbon sequestration in the mixed oak forests of central Appalachians, Ohio, USA. $750.00. Fall 2010. International Foundation for Science (IFS) research grant for the study Phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated wastewater used for vegetable production in Kumasi using Limnocharis flava, Thalia geniculata and Typha latifolia. $12,000.00, 2009. Ghana Wildlife Division, W/R research support to Plant Diversity, Structure and Conservation Status in Relation to Anthropogenic Disturbance of the Ankasa Resource Reserve, Western Region of Ghana. $800.00, 2009. Tropenbos International Ghana mini- grant to investigate the Impacts of selective logging and Broussonetia papyrifera invasion on tree species diversity of the Afram Heawaters Forest Reserve, Ghana. $800.00, 2008. PUBLICATIONS/ABSTRACTS/CONFERENCES Articles in refereed journals 1) Addo-Fordjour, P., Anning, A. K., Larbi, J. A. & Akyeampong, S. (2009). Liana species richness, abundance and relationship with trees in the Bobiri forest reserve, Ghana: Impact of management systems. Forest Ecol. Manage. 157 (8): 1822 1828.

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2) Addo-Fordjour, P., Anning, A. K., Addo, M.G. and Osei, M. F. (2009). Composition and distribution of vascular epiphytes in a tropical semi-deciduous forest, Ghana. African Journal of Ecology 47 (4): 767 773. 3) Anning, A.K., Akyeampong, S., Addo-Fordjour, P., Anti, K.K., Kwarteng, A. and Tettey, Y.F. (2008). Floristic composition and vegetation structure of the KNUST Botanic Garden, Kumasi, Ghana. Journal of Science and Technology 28 (3): 103 116. 4) Anning, A. K. and Grant, N. T. (2008). An evaluation of local community participation in forest resources conservation in some selected districts of Ghana. The African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 2 (2): 39 45. 5) Addo-Fordjour, P., Anning, A. K., Belford, E. J. D. and Akonnor, D. (2008). Diversity and conservation of medicinal plants in the Bomaa community of the Brong Ahafo region, Ghana. Journal of Medicinal Plant Research 2 (9): 226 233. 6) Addo-Fordjour, P., Anning, A. K., Atakorah, A. E. and Agyei, P. S. (2008) Diversity and distribution of climbing plants in semideciduous rainforest, KNUST Botanic Garden, Ghana. International Journal of Botany 4 (2): 186 195. 7) Akyeampong, S. and Anning, A. K. (2007) Crow and vulture nest density and placement pattern on Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. Journal of Ghana Science Association 9 (2): 138 145. 8) Anning, A. K. and Yeboah-Gyan, K. (2007) Diversity and distribution of invasive weeds in Ashanti Region, Ghana. African Journal of Ecology 45: 355 360. Oral Presentations 1) Korsah, P. E., Anning, A. K. & Addo-Fordjour, P. (2011). Phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated irrigation water using Limnocharis flava, Thalia geniculata and Typha latifolia in constructed wetlands. 27th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Science Association, 10-15th July, 2011, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. 2) Anning, A. K., Rubino, D. L., Sutherland, E. K. & McCarthy, B. C. (2011). Dendrochronological analysis of white oak growth patterns across a topographic moisture gradient in southern Ohio. 72nd Annual Meeting of the Association of Southeastern Biologists in Huntsville, Alabama, April 13-16, 2011. 3) Belford, E. J. D., Anning, A. K., Obiri-Danso, K. and Schroeder, P. (2010). Phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated soil in the tropics - Screening of indigenous vegetation for potential species. Third (3rd ) Alps Bio Cluster Event. Environmental Biotechnologies to improve human health and quality of life, Helmholtz-Zentrum, Munich Germany, 3-4 February, 2010. 4) Belford, E. J. D., Anning, A. K., Obiri-Danso, K., Adanyeguh, M. I., Doamekpor, S. (2009). Distribution, abundance and taxonomy of heavy metal tolerant species in degraded mine site: Potential candidates for phytoremediation. 26th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Science Association, Cape Coast, 4-9 August, 2010. 5) Anning, A. K., Owusu-Sekyere, E, Ewudzie-Sampson, J, Kusi, A. and Awuah, M. (2008) Impacts of
selective logging and Broussonetia papyrifera invasion on tree species diversity of the Afram Headwaters Forest Reserve in Ashanti, Ghana. 2nd College of Science, KNUST Biennial Research Conference,

Chances Hotel, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana. 10 13th July, 2008.

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6) Anning, A. K., Akyeampong, S., Addo-Fordjour, P., Mensah, A. L. and Wiredu, O. K. ``

(2007) Preliminary assessment of the ecological and physicochemical impacts of macrophyte infestation on drinking water reservoirs in the Ashanti Region. 25th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Science Association held at Akim Tafo and Bunso, ER, 5th 10th August, 2007. p 57 58.

Poster presentations Anning, A. K., Rubino, D. L., Sutherland, E. K. & McCarthy, B. C. (2011). Dendrochronological analysis of white oak growth patterns across a topographic moisture gradient in southern Ohio. 96th Annual ESA General Meeting, 7-12th August, 2011, Auxtin Convention Center, Austin, TX. USA. Instructional Publications Yeboah-Gyan, K. & Anning, A. K. (2009). BIOL 501: Ecosystems and Conservation for MSC Environmental Science distance programme. KNUST Faculty of Distance Learning, Kumasi. 87 pp.

WORKSHOPS/SHORT COURSES 1) 21st Annual North American Dendroecological Fieldweek (NADEF 2011), Mountain Lake Biological Station, Pembroke, VA, USA, 1-9th August, 2011. 2) Workshop on Participatory Curriculum Development on Invasive Alien Species (IAS) and Integrating IAS Issues into Learning Institution Activities in Ghana. Sasakawa Centre, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana. 27 28th May, 2009. 3) IFS/CANR/CREPA workshop on Sustainable Water Resources Management and Sanitation, Laboratory Methods, and Proposal Writing. NODA Hotel and College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. 26 31th October, 2008. 4) CTA/UNAAB training workshop on Scientific Data Management, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. 20 30th March, 2006. 5) Tropical Forest Ecology Course jointly organized by the Ramapo College of New Jersey, USA and KNUST, at the Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. 5 30th June, 2003. ourse Facilitator: Dr. Eric Wiener of Ramapo College, USA.

SPECIALIZED ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE/SKILL Critical Thinking and Analytical Abilities; Proficient in Statistical Analyses (both univariate and multivariate) and Grant Writing Adept at using various statistical softwares, particularly the R software Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and ArcGIS, including spatial analysis, georeferencing, model building and map making. Working knowledge of plant Taxonomy and Systematics of both tropical and temperate forests, including the use of identification keys. Thorough knowledge of dendrochronological procedures.
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Sigma Xi, Ohio Chapter, member since 2011 Tree Ring Society, member since 2011 Ghana Science Association, member since 2008 International Biometry Society, member since 2006

SERVICE TO COMMUNITY Assistant Departmental Seminar/Project Coordinator, Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology, KNUST, Ghana, 20072009 Member, Botanic Garden and Herbarium Management Committee, Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology, KNUST, Ghana, 20072009 Academic Tutor, Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology, KNUST, Ghana, 20052009 Examination Coordinator, College of Science Examinations Office, KNUST, Ghana, 20052007 Senior Members in charge of collating research activities of staff of the Departments of Theoretical and Applied Biology and Environmental Science for both the Universitys departmental rankings and for Quality Assurance Bulletin, 20082009

Journal Reviews Journal of Science and Technology (local). Since 2008 Journal of the Ghana Science Association (local). Since 2008 Journal of Plant Interactions (international). Since 2008 African Journal of Ecology (international). Since 2009 African Journal of Agricultural Research (international). Since 2008 African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology (international). Since 2010 REFEREES 1) Dr. Brian McCarthy, Professor, Department of Environmental and Plant Biology, 416 Porter Hall, Ohio University, Athens, OH, 45701 USA. Email: mccarthy@ohio.edu. 2) Dr. Kwasi Obirio-Danso, Professor, Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. Email: obirid@yahoo.com.

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