Gund Graduate Fellow, College of Arts and Sciences, Biology Department

Carlos Amissah is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Biology within the College of Arts and Sciences. He earned his Master’s in Wildlife Management and Bachelor's in Entomology and Wildlife, both from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. His research focuses on the interactions between species and the environment and how this influences their distribution and survival. Carlos' current research is dedicated to understanding the interactions between ticks, host species, pathogens, and the environment and how these factors influence the prevalence of tick-borne pathogens.


Before coming to Vermont, his research was centered on how urban green space management and arthropod abundance influence the foraging success of Cattle egrets, Bubulcus ibis. Additionally, he worked on factors influencing bird assemblages before and after harvest in crop fields. Outside of research, he likes to watch real football, go birdwatching, and enjoy good music.

Advisor: Nicholas Gotelli & Ellen Martinsen

Areas of Expertise and/or Research

Insects, birds, ticks, pathogens

Education

  • M.Sc., Wildlife Management, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
  • B.S., Entomology and Wildlife, University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Contact

Email:

Carlos.Amissah@uvm.edu