Barbara Amoah, PhD, PMP

Research Development | Sponsored Research | Program & Project Management

Morrisville, NC| bamoah11@gmail.com| (785) 320-0697| LinkedIn Profile| Google Scholar

Professional Summary

Research, grant development, and project management professional with a PhD in Entomology and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Expertise in sponsored research, funding strategy, grant proposal development, scientific writing, research coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to manage complex projects, develop competitive funding strategies, and build collaborative partnerships across academic, nonprofit, government, and industry sectors.

Core Competencies

  • Grant Proposal Development
  • Funding Strategy
  • Research Development
  • Sponsored Research
  • Project Management (PMP)
  • Program Management
  • Research Program Coordination
  • Scientific Writing
  • Technical Communication
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Budget Development
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Career Highlights

  • Secured over $30M in competitive funding by coordinating proposal development activities, budgets, compliance documentation, and contributor inputs across multidisciplinary research initiatives.
  • Developed proposal budgets, budget justifications, and sponsor-compliant application packages.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary teams across academic, nonprofit, and industry collaborations.
  • Managed multiple concurrent projects while ensuring sponsor compliance.
  • Coordinated reporting, documentation, and project activities throughout the research lifecycle.
  • Published 45+ peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and technical communications in entomology and agricultural sciences.
  • Designed and taught undergraduate and graduate courses in entomology, integrated pest management, climate-smart agriculture, and sustainability.

Professional Experience

Scientific Writer | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC 2026–Present

  • Develop scientific and technical documents supporting large multidisciplinary research initiatives.
  • Coordinate proposal development activities with investigators and research teams.
  • Contribute to proposal strategy, technical writing, and sponsor-aligned research communications.

Scientific Consultant and Grant Writer | Eva Garland Consulting, LLC | Raleigh, NC 2022–2025

  • Led end-to-end development of high-value federal proposal opportunities for universities, startups, and research organizations, resulting in $30M+ in non-dilutive research funding.
  • Worked with technical and business stakeholders to define project goals, clarify requirements, align collaborators, and organize deliverables for complex, deadline-driven submissions.
  • Translated scientific concepts into clear value propositions, development plans, and sponsor-aligned narratives across agriculture, crop protection, engineering, and medical innovation domains.
  • Coordinated budgets, timelines, supporting documentation, and contributor inputs to move opportunities from early concept through submission.
  • Established strong experience in evaluating innovation concepts, aligning stakeholder priorities, and supporting early-stage commercialization and growth initiatives.

Adjunct Professor | Unity Environmental University | New Gloucester, ME 2024–Present

  • Teach courses in eco-literacy, climate-smart agriculture, and integrated pest management, strengthening ability to communicate technical topics to diverse audiences.
  • Mentor students on applied research, scientific writing, and evidence-based problem solving.
  • Translate complex biological and environmental concepts into practical, learning experiences.

Lecturer / Research Scientist | University of North Carolina | Greensboro, NC 2021–2022

  • Managed instructional and research activities across biology, ecology, and entomology initiatives, integrating scientific content with practical application.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary research teams on biotechnology and crop-improvement projects.
  • Guided students and researchers in experimental design, analysis, and technical communication.
  • Supported execution of research through planning, coordination, and scientific documentation.

Applied Insect Ecologist | North Carolina A&T State University | Greensboro, NC 2019–2021

  • Led four concurrent applied research projects, coordinating teams, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Developed competitive research proposals for USDA and Bayer Grants4Ag funding opportunities.
  • Supervised research staff and managed project execution and reporting.
  • Communicated research findings to support evidence-based pest management.

Research Associate | South Carolina State University | Orangeburg, SC 2016–2019

  • Conducted applied research on stored-product pest management and control strategies.
  • Evaluated pest management interventions under field and laboratory conditions.
  • Supervised research assistants and coordinated project activities and documentation.
  • Presented research findings to academic and stakeholder audiences.

Education & Certifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) — Project Management Institute, USA
  • PhD, Entomology — Kansas State University, USA
  • MS, Crop Protection — Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
  • MS, Natural Resources — University of Greenwich, England
  • BS, Agriculture — Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana

Professional Services, Leadership, and Awards (Selected)

  • Award Selection Committee, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, USA
  • Board Member, STEM Generation, Inc, USA
  • Entomological Society of America, USA
  • International Association of Black Entomologists, USA — Secretary and Treasurer (2017–2024)
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science, USA
  • The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, USA
  • American Association of University Women, USA
  • Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom — Alumni Advisory Panel Member
  • Athena Enlightened Leader, Athena of the Triangle, USA
  • Outstanding Journal Reviewer, Journal of Stored Product Research
  • President’s Prize, International Congress of Entomology, USA
  • Fred Clute Scholarship for Research in IPM, Kansas State University, USA
  • Fellow, Borlaug Institute on Global Food Security, Purdue University, USA