Penn Collins Awah
Research Assistant
Busan
Summary
Innovative and proactive research assistant with a curiosity about major scientific challenges in the field. Expertise and Interest in the maritime sector and logistics, with over eight years of studies in the discipline, and a willingness to keep developing research arsenal to keep up with the state of the art in the field. Excellent project management, communication, and social skills, excels at adaptability, with hands-on experience working in a multicultural lab environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Assistant
Korea Maritime and Ocean University
Busan
09.2021 - Current
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Education
Masters of Engineering - Logistics Systems
Korea Maritime And Ocean University
Busan, South Korea 09.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Ports And Maritime Transportation
Saint Monica University Higher Institute
Buea, Cameroon 09.2016 - 06.2019
Diploma - Maritime Management
Institute of Commercial Management
Hamsphire, England 09.2013 - 09.2015
Skills
Research design and methods
Data Analytics
Project Management skills
Research Reporting and dissemination
Technical Writing (written and spoken english)
Qualitative and Quantitative Research Techniques
Communication and Social Skills
Independent and Collaboration work ethic
Programming Skill (python)
Statistics (STATA)
Microsoft Office Tools and Endnote
Database search
Research Dissemination
- Awah, Penn C., Hyungsik Nam, and Sihyun Kim. 2021. "Short Term Forecast of Container Throughput: New Variables Application for the Port of Douala" Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 9, no. 7: 720.https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9070720 Journal
- Awah, Penn C., and Anse Mbarke, T. 2023. Multivariate Forecasting mode of container throughput series: A comparative study. The International Journal of Asian Shipping and Logistics. Under Peer Review
- Conference, Speaker - The International Conference of Asian Shipping and Logistics ICASL2021 Seoul, South Korea + Commended paper award
Reference
- Prof. Si Hyun Kim (International Shipping and Logistics Management) Location: South Korea, Korea Maritime and Ocean University Phone: 051-410-4331, Email: sihyunkim@kmou.ac.kr
- Anu Margaret (Registrar) Location: Saint Monica Higher Institute, Cameroon, Phone:+237-679-942-149, Email: registrar@smuedu.org
- Prof. Kim, Hwan-Seong. (Logistics Automation), Location: Korea Maritime and Ocean University Phone: 82-51-410-4334, Email: kimhs@kmou.ac.kr
- Prof. Nam Hyung-Sik (Shipping Management), Location: Korea Maritime and Ocean University Phone: 051-405-8822, Email: hsnam@kmou.ac.kr
- Belinda Abery, (Examinations Officer), Location: Bournemouth, England, Institute of Commercial Management, . Phone: (+44)(1)01202 490555, Email: info@icm.education
Timeline
Research Assistant
Korea Maritime and Ocean University
09.2021 - Current
Masters of Engineering - Logistics Systems
Korea Maritime And Ocean University
09.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Ports And Maritime Transportation
Saint Monica University Higher Institute
09.2016 - 06.2019
Diploma - Maritime Management
Institute of Commercial Management
09.2013 - 09.2015