About

Dr. Mona Sunish is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Plant and Environmental Biology at the University of Ghana. She holds a Ph.D. in Botany with a specialization in Plant Ecology from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India. 
She delivers undergraduate and graduate courses at the University of Ghana, including Plant Ecology, Plant Physiology, Plant Biotechnology, and Biodiversity Conservation & Utilization. She previously served as the Examination Officer for six years and currently holds the position of Examination Officer at the School of Biological Sciences. 
Dr. Sunish's research focuses on Plant Ecology, with a particular emphasis on Biomass and Carbon Sequestration. She has supervised numerous undergraduate research projects, contributed extensively to peer-reviewed journals, and presented her findings at national and international conferences. She is deeply committed to fostering academic growth and actively seeks opportunities for collaboration to enhance student learning and development within the Department of Plant and Environmental Biology.
Committed to integrating technology into education, she serves as an E-Learning Ambassador within her department. Additionally, she plays a significant role in the university community as a member of the Academic Board, the Graduate Committee, and the Teaching Assessment Committee, among others.

Education

BSc, MSc, PhD  (India)

Research Interest

Carbon Storage Potential of Different Vegetation Types
Impact of Land Use Changes on Carbon Stocks
Impact of Climate Change on Plant Phenology

Publications

SELECTED ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS

1. Paris-Mensah, A.P., Sarkwa, F.O.,  Ansah, S. B.,  Vordzogbe, V. V. Dave, M.*, Osei, D.Y., and Timpong-Jones, E.C. (2025). Effect of clearing invasive woody species on plant species diversity in a tropical rangeland ecosystem in Ghana.  Discover Sustainability 6: 1152-1172.
2. Dave, M.*, Vordzogbe, V. V. & Lord, E. (2021). Ecological studies along highway corridors: a case study of the vegetation pattern and related carbon emission reduction potential along the Accra-Tema motorway, Ghana. Ecology Environment and Conservation 27 (3)1031-1042.
3. Dave, M.*, Vordzogbe, V. V. & Amponsah, H. (2021). Urban Tree Species Diversity and Related Carbon Contribution: A Case Study of the Legon Botanical Garden (LBG), University of Ghana Main Campus. Indian Journal of Ecology, 48(1): 243-251.
4. Dave, M.* & Markwei., C. (2019).  Studies on the arrangement and structural anatomy of xylem tissue in the transition region of three legume species. Scholars Bulletin, 5(5): 211- 217.
5. Dave, M.*, Vordzogbe, V. V. & Kissiedu, M. (2018). Contribution of Selected Avenue Tree Species to Biomass and Carbon Storage on the University of Ghana, Legon Campus. Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences, 6(11): 713-719.
6. Dave, M.* & Vordzogbe, V. V. (2015).  Herbicidal effect of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. on Phaseolus vulgaris L. and its associated weed Trianthema portulacastrum L.  Journal of Ghana Science Association. 16 (1): 75-82.
7. Vordzogbe, V. V., Kufogbe, S. K. & Dave, M. (2015). Woodlot Agroforestry in the Lower Volta Basin, Ghana: Contribution of tree species admixture to above ground carbon. West African journal of Applied Ecology. 23(1): 49-62.
8. Vordzogbe, V. V., Dave, M. & Owusu, P. (2012). Assessing the spatial and underlying pattern of vegetation: the case of the teaching garden of the University of Ghana. Ghana Journal of Science, 53: 67-80.
9. Dave, M.* (2004). Aeschynomene villosa Poir. : A new record from India.  Rheedea, 14: 61-62
10. Dave, M.*, &. Krishnayya, N.S.R. (2004).  Habitat alteration and floristic changes in and around harni pond Baroda, India.  Tropical Ecology 45(2): 293-301
11. Pilo, B., Senan, G.P., Manoj, E., Desai, B., Dave, M., Thaker, K., Dhuru, S., Siliwal, M.  & Pardeshi, M. (2005).  Conservation Status of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schard. in Gujarat state.  Ecology Environment and Conservation, 8:105-110

12. Pilo, B., Senan, G.P., Manoj, E., Gavali, J., Desai, B. & Dave, M. (2000).  Status of Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant Et Ferand in Gujarat forests.  Proc. of National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation & Management with special emphasis on Biosphere Reserve, EPCO, Bhopal, India. 1:312-322

    Contribution to Book Chapters

    Pilo, B., Senan, G.P., Manoj, E., Gavali, J., Desai, B., Dhuru, S., Dave, M., &  Siliwal, M. (2003). Rare and Endangered Plants and Animals of Gujarat. Gujarat Ecological Society, Gujarat, INDIA, 79.