Ebenezer Amankwah

Ebenezer Amankwah

SIRJ Team Member

Biography

Ebenezer Amanguah is a dedicated dual master's candidate in Community Planning and Real Estate Development at the University of Maryland, driven by a passion for creating sustainable and equitable communities. With a background in Land Management from Ghana, Ebenezer brings a unique global perspective to urban planning challenges. He is currently working as a Graduate Assistant with the Montgomery County Planning Department’s Research and Strategic Division, where he is tasked with updating the senior housing facilities data in the county’s GIS system. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, he has honed his skills in facilitating discussions and providing constructive feedback, while his role as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Stormwater Infrastructure Resilience and Justice Lab has deepened his understanding of urban environmental issues and data analysis. Ebenezer's interdisciplinary approach allows him to bridge multiple viewpoints in collaborative projects. He is proficient in GIS and data analysis, enabling evidence-based decision-making in planning processes. 

 

From: 

Ghana

 

CURRENT PROJECT(S):  

Urban Flooding, Infrastructure, and its Link to Social Vulnerability and Mobility: A Place-Based Study in Washington, D.C. 

Education
Master of Community Planning and Master of Real Estate Development
2026
Bachelor of Science in Land Management
University of Maryland