Textbook, Novelist, motivational

Dr Michael Ato Essuman

Dr. Michael Ato Essuman is a senior lecturer in the Department of Publishing Studies at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and a scholar of textbook and educational media, climate change publishing, and open learning ecosystems. His scholarship and policy advocacy center on environmental literacy, cognitive textbook design, and the integration of climate resilience into national curricula and educational frameworks. Dr. Essuman’s work examines how AI-driven publishing tools, sustainable learning ecosystems, and accessible media can inform contemporary approaches to climate education, environmental stewardship, and sustainable development across Africa. Holding a PhD in Art Education (specialising in textbook development and educational media) and a BA in Publishing Studies from KNUST. He serves as Board Chairman of the Ghana Library Authority, former Textbook Development and Evaluation Consultant to the Ministry of Education, Ghana, and Information and Communication Officer for RONAG Ghana; he is dedicated to bridging academic research with industry-academia ecosystems. He contributes to global scholarly dialogues through his role on the editorial team of the African Social Science and Humanities Journal, advancing accessible, resilient learning media that support long-term ecological sustainability.