Stephen Sodoke
Sydney,Australia
Summary
PhD researcher in Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney with a focus on sustainability, energy transitions, and community livelihoods. Published researcher with demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, environmental policy analysis, and community-driven research across Ghana and Australia. Strong background in data analysis, strategic communication, and cross-cultural collaboration. Committed to advancing social responsibility and equitable sustainability outcomes through evidence-based engagement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Higher School of Economics, Vishnevsky Institute of Demography, Russia
Russia
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Supported data collection and analysis on population and sustainability research projects
- Contributed to academic reports and policy-relevant publications
- Maintained data integrity and confidentiality following institutional protocols
Assistant Research Officer
Mintex Consult, Kumasi, Ghana
Kumasi, Ghana
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Coordinated multi-sector field research campaigns involving community stakeholder engagement
- Designed data collection tools and managed data quality assurance processes
- Ensured ethical compliance across data collection activities in diverse communities
GIS Analyst
Losamills Consult, Accra, Ghana
Accra, Ghana
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Mapped infrastructure using GPS and GIS tools to improve energy service delivery
- Collaborated with team leaders on spatial planning and structural mapping for utility distribution
Education
PhD - Arts and Social Sciences
University of Sydney
Sydney, Australia01-2026
Master of Public Administration - Population and Development
National Research University Higher School of Economics
Russia01-2025
MPhil - Geographic Information Systems
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Ghana01-2023
BA - Geography and Rural Development
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Ghana01-2019
Skills
- Sustainability research and reporting
- Stakeholder and community engagement
- Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
- Government relations and policy analysis
- Written and oral communication (academic and public)
- Cross-cultural teamwork and collaboration
- Data Analysis and Research: Python, R, SPSS, Q-methodology (KADE software), Anthropac
- Geospatial and Environmental Tools: ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, GPS field mapping
- Communication: Academic and professional writing, public presentations, stakeholder facilitation
Affiliations
- Student Member, Energy Institute (EI), London
- Member No. 0091234 | March 2026 to September 2028
- The Energy Institute is a chartered professional body for the global energy sector, focused on accelerating a just energy transition to net zero. Members are bound by the EI Code of Professional Conduct.
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- Sodoke, S., Ermolin, I., Boateng, D., & Amoah, E. G. (2026). Beyond grid connection: A Q-methodology study of stakeholder perspectives on energy poverty in urban Ghana. Energy Research & Social Science, 131, 104471.
- Sodoke, S. et al. (2025). GIS-based assessment of soil erosion impact and mitigation strategies for sustainable agriculture. Environmental and Sustainability Indicators, 100551.
- 3 additional peer-reviewed publications in environmental management and waste sustainability. Presented research at international conferences in Moscow (2023, 2024, 2025).
AVAILABILITY
- Available to attend the Assessment Centre in Ultimo between 4-8 May 2026. Based in Sydney, NSW.
- Available to commence February 2027.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
- Youth Empowerment Consortium, Ghana, Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources (Volta/Oti Region), Ghana, 2022-04, 2025-11, Led regional youth advocacy on sanitation, water, and environmental sustainability, Engaged community stakeholders in policy dialogue and social awareness campaigns
- Volta/Oti Youth Model Parliament, Youth Empowerment Consortium, Speaker of Parliament, 2022-06, 2024-01, Presided over parliamentary sessions and facilitated structured debate among youth delegates, Developed governance and public speaking skills in a formal institutional setting
- Graduate Students' Association of Ghana (KNUST Chapter), Organizing Secretary, Ghana, 2021, 2022, Coordinated graduate student events, stakeholder meetings, and institutional communications
Timeline
Research Assistant
Higher School of Economics, Vishnevsky Institute of Demography, Russia
04.2025 - 11.2025
Assistant Research Officer
Mintex Consult, Kumasi, Ghana
02.2021 - 06.2023
GIS Analyst
Losamills Consult, Accra, Ghana
01.2021 - 04.2022
Master of Public Administration - Population and Development
National Research University Higher School of Economics
MPhil - Geographic Information Systems
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
BA - Geography and Rural Development
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
PhD - Arts and Social Sciences
University of Sydney