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Ellis Adjei Adams is an Associate Professor of Geography and Environmental Policy at the University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs. He is affiliated with the Environmental Change Initiative and the Eck Institute for Global Health. Adams holds a PhD from Michigan State University and has prior teaching experience at Georgia State University. His research focuses on urban water insecurity, water governance, and gender in development contexts, with fieldwork primarily in sub-Saharan Africa. He leads a National Science Foundation-funded project on Atlanta's water infrastructure and consults for the World Bank on a WASH and Health Index for Africa.
- Education:
- PhD in Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences (Michigan State University)
- MS in Environmental Policy (Michigan Tech University)
- BS in Natural Resources Management (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana)
- Affiliations:
- Environmental Change Initiative
- Eck Institute for Global Health
- World Bank (Consultant)
Adams' research integrates political ecology and feminist theory to address water equity, policy governance, and gender dynamics in urban settings. His work spans Ghana, Malawi, Uganda, Brazil, and the US, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to environmental justice. Key themes include water-sharing practices, household insecurity, and the socio-political dimensions of resource access.
Awards and Recognition:
- 2020 Distinguished Emerging Scholar Award in African Geography
- Nabuo Maeda International Research Award
Grants and Projects:
- $398,482 NSF project on Atlanta's water infrastructure (with Georgia State University)
- World Bank WASH and Health Index for Africa
Adams teaches courses on global environmental policy, water governance, and climate change at Notre Dame, blending academic rigor with practical policy insights.
