Hubert Amu

Dr. Hubert Amu is a public health scholar and Senior Lecturer at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Ghana. He is also an adjunct lecturer with University of the People, USA, and Unicaf University, Cyprus. He holds a PhD and MPhil in Population and Health from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International) from Liverpool John Moores University, UK. 
Hubert’s research focuses on non-communicable diseases, climate change, digital health, mental health, and health systems research, with particular attention to sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). He has led and contributed to multiple funded projects on climate-related health risks, non-communicable diseases, and digital health interventions, and has extensive experience in mixed-methods research, systematic reviews, and implementation science. He has published over 160 peer-reviewed articles and is ranked among the top 2% of scientists globally.
During his fellowship at the African Studies Centre Leiden (ASCL), Dr. Amu will work on the project “Planetary Health in and from Africa.” His research will produce a systematic review on climate change and health in Africa, a commentary paper on decolonising planetary health, and a book project that foregrounds African knowledge systems and responses to environmental change. The fellowship will contribute to advancing Africa-centred perspectives in global planetary health debates and foster interdisciplinary collaboration within the ASCL research community.