Pearl Wematu Puwurayire
Researcher
Cottbus
Summary
Certified development planner who has undergone rigorous project and policy planning training, graduated from a development studies (MPhil) program, and is currently researching for a Doctor of Philosophy in Urban and Regional Planning. Over the years, Pearl´s research interest has been infrastructural studies and the intertwining relations between the formal and informalised sectors in the Global South. To this point, both published and unpublished research has focused on waste management, informal water vendors and slums in urban areas in the Global South. I am a proven, resourceful team member who rapidly adapts to change and delivers results within timelines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Research Assistant
University Of Energy And Natural Resources
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Perform literature reviews and identify existing gaps in research in development studies
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Prepare interview questions and summarise results
- Prepare and teach students data collection tools and techniques
- Assist lecturers in the preparation and delivery of lecture materials.
- Maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity
Lecturer
University Of Energy And Natural Resources
02.2021 - 8 2021
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for classroom and distance learning applications.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods to address the unique needs of each learner, ensuring academic success for all students.
- My thorough assessment of students' progress and timely feedback have consistently enhanced their learning and academic growth.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session per stated course objectives.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
Doctoral Researcher
Brandenburg Technical University
09.2021 - Current
- Create and interpret the interconnectedness of the formalised and informalised sectors in producing infrastructure through an extensive review of the literature
- Presented research findings at national and international conferences, showcasing expertise and fostering professional connections.
- Collaborate with Senior Researchers in preparing a theoretical and Conceptual Framework for the study
- Coordinate with research assistants to facilitate collection and analysis of data from field
- Communicating with various actors within the project for information
- Managed data collection and research data analyses, as well as wrote research studies and conference contributions.
Education
Development Studies (MPhil) -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
BSc. Planning - undefined
University for Development Studies
WASSCE (General Art Option) - undefined
OLA Girls’ Senior High School - Ghana
Basic Education Certificate Examination - undefined
Martyrs of Uganda Preparatory School
Skills
Excellent use of Microsoft Office tools
Efficient use of Quantitative and Qualitative Analytical tools especially SPSS and MAXQDA
Ability to apply research methods and ethics
Proposal Preparation
Analytical Thinking
Team work and Management
Intellectual Curiosity
Skills Certifications Trainings And Conferences
- Presented and Organized a Session at American Association of Geographers – (03/2022)
- Urban Theory Africa – Doing (Uta-Do): African Cities Workshop – (06/2022)
- Urban and Regional Development Doctoral School: RC21&IJURR – (07/2022)
- Springboard Leadership Training and Seminar – (03/2015)
- Springboard Leadership Training and Seminar - (02/2014)
- Statistical Package for Social Scientist - (04/ 2013)
- Project and Business Management - (04/2013)
Leadership And Voluntary Experience
- Cause a Smile Foundation
- Good People Foundation
- Deputy Regional Coordinator, Springboard Roadshow Coordinator
- Chairperson, Editorial Team (Ghana Association of Student Planner, UDS)
- Vice President, International Movement of Catholic Student
Research Interests
- Urbanization and Urban Development
- Urban Informal Economy
- Urban Environmental Health and Management
- Urban Disaster and Risk Reduction
Summary Of Qualification
I am a certified Development Planner who has gone through rigorous training in project and policy planning, has graduated from a Development Studies (MPhil) program and currently researching for a Doctor of Philosophy in Urban and Regional Planning. Over the years, my research interest has been in Urban informality in the Global South. To this point, my research has focused on waste management, informal water vendors and slums in urban areas in the Global South. I am a proven resourceful team member who rapidly adapts to change and deliver results within timelines.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/28/92
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Single
Training
- American Association of Geographers
- UTA-DO African Cities Workshop
- RC21-Urabn and Regional Development 2022 - https://www.rc21.org/en/virtual-doctorate-school-2022/
- Informal Solid Waste Collector and their Safety Practices - European Conference on African Studies
- International Sociological Association
- Summer School Peru
Publication, Conferences and Summer School
Recent Publications
- Deciphering the drivers of informal urbanisation by Ghana's urban poor through the lens of the push-pull theory - chrome - Azunre, G. A., Azerigyik, R., & Puwurayire, P. (2021). Deciphering the drivers of informal urbanization by Ghana's urban poor through the lens of the push-pull theory. In InPlaning Forum (Vol. 18, pp. 10-44).
- Socio‑demographic attributes of artisanal small‑scale miners and their operations in Ghana - Wireko-Gyebi, R. S., Puwurayire, P., Nyamekye, K. A., & Akudugu, J. A. (2023). Socio-demographic attributes of artisanal small-scale miners and their operations in Ghana. GeoJournal, 88(2), 1997-2010.
Conferences I Presented
- American Association of Geographers 2022
- UTA-Do African Cities Workshop 2022 - https://www.africancentreforcities.net/programme/uta-do-african-cities-workshop/
- International Sociological Associations 2023 - Puwurayire, P. (2023, June). Analysing the Intersection of Formal and Informal Water Actors As a Socio-Material Practices. In XX ISA World Congress of Sociology (June 25-July 1, 2023). ISA.
- Research Committee 21 of the Urban and Regional Development - https://www.rc21.org/en/virtual-doctorate-school-2022/
- AK Urban Geographies in the Global South
- Practicising interdisciplinary in Planning and Design of Secondary Cities (Summer School)
Timeline
Doctoral Researcher
Brandenburg Technical University
09.2021 - Current
Lecturer
University Of Energy And Natural Resources
02.2021 - 8 2021
Research Assistant
University Of Energy And Natural Resources
01.2020 - 02.2021
Development Studies (MPhil) -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
BSc. Planning - undefined
University for Development Studies
WASSCE (General Art Option) - undefined
OLA Girls’ Senior High School - Ghana
Basic Education Certificate Examination - undefined
Martyrs of Uganda Preparatory School