Isaac Dennis Amoah is a distinguished scholar and Global Professor in the Department of Environmental Science at the University of Arizona, Tucson, USA. With a Ph.D. in Health Sciences (Environmental Health), Dr. Amoah has built an impressive career focused on environmental microbiology, health-related water microbiology, and interdisciplinary research. He earned his doctorate from the Durban University of Technology in South Africa, with a thesis on "The risk factors of soil-transmitted helminth infections: a need for appropriate measurement methods."

As a Global Professor at the University of Arizona, Dr. Amoah has been instrumental in developing courses in Environmental Systems Biology, Ecotoxicology, and Environmental Microbiology at the university's Microcampus in Yangling, China.

Dr. Amoah's extensive work experience includes roles as a Lecturer at the Durban University of Technology, where he taught Environmental Law and contributed to research program development. As a Research Associate at the Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology, he led the development of a wastewater-based epidemiological framework for COVID-19 surveillance, tuberculosis surveillance, and antimicrobial resistance. His dedication to research is reflected in his role as a Principal Investigator for various projects, including assessing the impact of pollution sources on microplastics in urban rivers and developing advanced molecular methods for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater.

In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Amoah has received recognition for his achievements, including being rated as a promising young researcher by the South African National Research Foundation. He has also been honored with awards such as the Willie Graber Young Investigator Award for Health-related Water Microbiology and the Best Published Researcher Award from Durban University of Technology.

Dr. Amoah's commitment to mentorship is evident through his supervision of numerous graduate students and involvement in community engagement programs. His research publications, extensive conference presentations, and leadership roles in various international projects showcase his dedication to advancing knowledge in environmental and health sciences.