I am a Ph.D. candidate in Actuarial Science and Quantitative Finance at the University of Waterloo, supervised by Professor Mary Hardy and Professor Ben Feng. My research explores the intersection of climate change and financial markets, focusing on climate risk, sustainable investing, and pension system resilience.
I’m particularly interested in how climate risks shape investment performance, pension outcomes, and long-term financial planning. Much of my work involves building models that help us understand these relationships and designing strategies that make financial systems more resilient in a changing climate. What motivates me most is the practical side of this work: helping investors, pension funds, and policymakers make informed decisions in an era where climate uncertainty is becoming the norm.
Teaching and mentorship are also important parts of who I am. I enjoy working with students, helping them build confidence, and creating supportive and inclusive learning spaces; especially in fields where many students might feel underrepresented or intimidated.
Prior to my doctoral studies, I earned a Master of Science in Quantitative Finance from Lancaster University, UK, working under Professor Mark Shackelton. I began my academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science from the University of Ghana, Legon under the supervision of Professor Louis Asiedu.
Outside of academia, I love learning new languages, exploring different cultures, reading everything from finance to fiction. And honestly, nothing recharges me more than a good, uninterrupted sleep. It keeps me grounded, happy, and fully present in both my research and teaching.
