Sebastian Osei Bonsu

Freelance Researcher || Forest Resource management || Data Analyst || Environmental Activist || Aspiring Forester || Tech Enthusiast

Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana

About

I am an ambitious and a self-motivated graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Forest Resources Technology, eager to work in the natural resource management industry. Possessing expertise in sustainable forest management, wood science, and environmental stewardship, I am committed to promoting sustainable development and environmental conservation. Additionally, I am a Climate and Environmental activist. An advocate for Global Natural Resources Conservation and sustainable natural resource management.

Experience

  • Researcher at Self Employed
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  • Research And Teaching Assistant at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
    Oct 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Led discussion sessions or seminars in class and digital platforms e.g. Zoom Meeting and Google Meet • Designed marking schemes, Marked and Graded assignments, quizzes and semester exams • Prepared and distributed course materials (e.g. PowerPoints and Handouts) to students • Conducted weekly tutorials or review sessions to help students understand complex concepts • Conducted literature reviews, data collection and data analysis to support undergraduate thesis projects

  • Undergraduate Student Project at KNUST
    Jan 2024 - Aug 2024 · 8 mos

    - Conducted a comparative mechanical testing (Bending & Compression strength) and density analysis of branch wood and stem wood of tropical wood species - Analyzed the data using R Studio which revealed that branch wood of G. limba has the potential to augment stem wood of H. utilis - Recommended the suitability of G. limba branch wood for sustainable product design which also help in waste reduction

  • Industrial Attachment at Samartex Timber & Plywood Co. Ltd
    Feb 2024 - Apr 2024 · 3 mos

    - Identified and assessed over 50 commercial timber species for both Veneer and Sawmill production - Prepared and monitored kiln drying schedules for commercial timber species - Served on the Quality Control team, where I Identified defects (e.g. wormholes, delamination, checks, etc.) in logs, lumber, sliced and rotary veneer and plywood

  • Intern at Resource Management Support Centre (RMSC)
    Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 · 3 mos

    - Tree Identification and assessement of timber species in compartment 1 of the Tinte-Bepo Forest Reserve - Data entry and analysis of Woody Floral Survey for Annual Allowable Cut in five(5) Forest Reserves in Ghana - Entry of information on species in the herbarium digitization process - Collaborated with Enviromental Conservation officers in a research on “Carbon Stock Assessment”