Frank Badu Osei

Frank Badu Osei is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Natural Resources and Digital Society Institute. His research focuses on geostatistical models applied to environmental and public health challenges, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals. His work integrates spatial analysis, econometrics, and disease modeling to address issues like mosquito-borne diseases, flood vulnerability, and pandemic surveillance. Recent projects include optimizing disease surveillance systems and assessing socioeconomic impacts of natural disasters.

He has published extensively on spatial epidemiology, with datasets archived in DANS (e.g., cholera in Ghana, typhoid morbidities). His 2022 presentation highlighted research software for spatial statistics in geo-health. Collaborations span institutions globally, including work in Colombia, Malawi, and China. With 2566 citations and an h-index of 21, his research emphasizes actionable insights for public health policy and disaster risk reduction.