Ezekiel Gordon serves as a Research Assistant at ARIN, where he supports various projects and research endeavors, particularly focusing on GIS, Remote Sensing, Data Analysis, and IT Administration duties. His responsibilities include website maintenance, data collection, management, and visualization, which enable researchers to gain valuable insights and make informed decisions. Currently, Ezekiel is collaborating with the climate change and health transdisciplinary project at ARIN to map stakeholders and initiate collaborations across African platforms and tomorrow cities. This collaborative effort aims to assist urban poor residents in making policy decisions that alleviate future scenarios affecting current standards within urban centers.

With a background in Geomatic Engineering and Geo-spatial Information Systems, Ezekiel has also contributed to Agroforestry and Health research during his tenure at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) and KEMRI-Wellcome Trust. His roles involved informing both large and small-scale farmers on soil type, structure, and fertility rates for maximizing outputs, as well as assisting policymakers on matters related to malaria research for children under 5 years and mothers. Through his primary role, Ezekiel designs and executes research projects utilizing GIS technology, which includes identifying research questions, defining objectives, and selecting appropriate data sources. He employs GIS software and tools to analyze data, perform mapping, spatial modeling, and statistical analysis to uncover patterns, relationships, trends, or predictions within the data.

Due to the multidisciplinary reach of GIS, Ezekiel has collaborated with experts from various fields, including government agencies, academic institutions, and private organizations, to address complex spatial problems. He stays informed about the latest developments, methodologies, and technologies in the field through conferences, research papers, and professional networks, facilitating the sharing and exchange of knowledge and ideas. Through his expertise and collaborative efforts, Ezekiel contributes to advancing research and addressing spatial challenges in diverse fields.