Joseph Aboagye

Support faculty research in GIS-based spatial analysis. Conduct literature reviews and synthesize scholarly sources for research development. Collect, clean, and manage spatial and non-spatial datasets.

Research Assistant - Geography & Environmental Studies - University of Nebraska at Omaha - Omaha, Nebraska USA

(2025-01)

• Support faculty research in GIS-based spatial analysis.
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesize scholarly sources for research development.
• Collect, clean, and manage spatial and non-spatial datasets.
• Document research processes and maintain organized research journals.
• Assist in preparing research reports, presentations and academic materials.
• Support data interpretation and analysis for publication and conference presentations.

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Physical Geography Lab - University of Nebraska at Omaha - Omaha, Nebraska USA

(2025-01)

• Teach undergraduate students during lab sessions and explain key physical geography concepts.
• Assist students with GIS-based assignments and spatial data interpretation.
• Grade lab assignments and provide timely academic feedback.
• Support laboratory instruction and course coordination.

Graduate Teaching Assistant - GIS - University of Nebraska at Omaha - Omaha, Nebraska USA

• Assisted students with ArcGIS Pro, spatial analysis, map design, and geospatial data management.
• Prepared and graded laboratory assignments, quizzes and provided constructive feedback.
• Helped students troubleshoot GIS software and technical issues during lab sessions.
• Demonstrated GIS techniques, including data visualization, map creation, and basic spatial analysis.
• Maintained accurate student records and submitted grades on time.
• Worked closely with faculty to improve course materials and support student learning.
• Held office hours to answer students' questions and provide academic support.
• Promoted a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

Assistant Planning Preparation Officer - Physical Planning Department - Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipal Assembly, Ghana - Tarkwa, Ghana

(2021-01 - 2025-12)

Intern | National Service Personnel | Volunteer

• Assisted in processing building permit applications and verifying supporting documentation.
• Reviewed planning documents and communicated with applicants to resolve deficiencies.
• Processed raw spatial data using GIS software to create maps and conduct spatial analysis.
• Generated insights into land use patterns and supported development control processes.

Conference Volunteer - American Association of Geography (AAG)

Master of Science - Geography & Environmental Studies - University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA (2025-01 - 2027-12)

Graduate Certificate - Geographic Information System - University of Nebraska at Omaha, USA (2026-01 - 2027-12)

Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Geography - University of Cape Coast, Ghana (2022-12)