Dr. Kwabena Nketia

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kwabena Nketia is an Assistant Professor in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan. His research program is aligned with AgBio's strategic priorities focusing on sustainability and digital agriculture. He works on developing innovative precision solutions through the integration of advanced technologies to enhance sustainability, resilience, productivity, and profitability in dryland cropping systems, particularly those increasingly managed by digital agriculture technologies. Dr. Nketia's research leverages artificial intelligence, autonomous sensing technologies, and big data analytics, alongside spatio-temporal statistical modeling, remote sensing, and GIS-based methodologies. A key focus of his work is unraveling the complexities of the soil-plant-climate continuum across multiple spatial and temporal scales to optimize resource use efficiency and mitigate environmental impacts. His program also seeks to advance predictive agronomy, improve soil water stewardship, and refine precision management strategies. Nketia is committed to building capacity among the next generation of agricultural scientists and practitioners, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to leverage digital tools for sustainable data-driven decision-making, thereby empowering producers with actionable, high-resolution agronomic intelligence.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.