His research focuses on issues of globalization and cultures; transnational migration; race, gender, and employment; and health and African development. Professor Mensah has received several competitive awards and grants from the likes of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the Global Development Network. He has written several journal articles and books, including the well-received Black Canadians: History, Experience, and Social Conditions (Fernwood, 2nd Edition 2010).