Prof. Kester Quist-Aphetsi

Dean of the Faculty of Computing and Information Systems
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Professor Kester Quist-Aphetsi is a distinguished global Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence expert. He has taught Cybersecurity and Digital forensics courses at the undergraduate and post graduate level as well as professionals for more than 10 years. He is a Tier 1 Certified Cybersecurity Professional by the National Cyber Security Authority under Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038) with more than a decade of Professional practice. He is the Chair of the National Cyber Intelligence and Cyber Defense Research Project. He is a Professional Member of the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences and has specialties in Digital Forensics Investigations, Digital Evidence and Malware Analysis. The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences is a regulated Professional Body of Forensic Sciences. He has expertise in counter cyberterrorism, Cyber Warfare and Cyber Defense as well as an extensive research expertise in cyber weapons.

He is a member of DEFCON, the world largest hacker group. He is a Judge at the Global Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge held globally under the US Department of State Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy and the Atlantic Council USA. He is a member of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Advisory Committee with responsibilities including reviewing plans for W3C work, electing members of the Advisory Board and the Technical Architecture Group, and participating in the election of the W3C Board of Directors. He was a Chair at the United Nation's International Telecommunication Union Kaleidoscoope academic conference in 2022 and also served on the Awards Committee.The ITU Kaleidoscope events aim to increase the dialogue between experts working on the standardization of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and academia.

He has led several scientific research and developments projects and organized top scientific international conferences in the sector of artificial intelligence, cyber security, Data science etc. He has worked, participated, and chaired security activities in countries such as USA, Israel, France, UK, Canada, Spain, India, Malaysia, South Africa etc. He serves on more than 7 committees of United nations International Telecommunications Union as an Expert and has contributed to global standards development at ITU, IEEE, IETF, etc. He is part of United Nations Experts on Artificial Intelligence currently working on AI Diagnostics in Medicine and AI in Emerging Technologies and MIT Technology Review Global Panel member.

He is a member of United Nations FG-AI4H Ad-hoc Group on digital technologies for COVID health emergency (AHG-DT4HE) and ITU-T Focus Group of Experts on Environmental Efficiency for Artificial Intelligence and other Emerging Technologies (FG-AI4EE). He is also a member of ACM Elite Future Computing Academy Global Members selected to shape the future of computing with works in AI. He is a specialist in cybersecurity, cryptography, computational intelligence, and signal processing. He has developed various grade encryption protocols, deep and dark web applications, and has been invited to top National Cyber Security Programs in countries such as Israel, United States, China, Russia, Canada, United Kingdom etc.

He has given talks and facilitated Cyber Security Training for members of national and international security agencies including the Military, National Security, Criminal Investigative Department members of the police etc. He is a member of IEEE Blockchain Technical Experts and a member of the IEEE Computer Society Special Technical Community on Blockchain and a member of IEEE Standards Committee on development of industrial security standards. He is a member of Open Worldwide Application Security Project(OWASP) in Maryland USA.OWASP is dedicated to helping government agencies and organizations understand and improve the security of their web applications and web services. He is Associate Editor of International Journal of Blockchains and Cryptocurrencies Inderscience Publishers in Switzerland.

He served as a Judge (IEEE Computer society selected Judge, USA.) for Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society Awards: This is a global award given to undergraduate and postgraduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and have extensively contributed to computing field globally. He was the Dean for FoCIS at the Ghana Communications Technology University. He led the development of over 20 Stem programs under his leadership from Diploma to PhD level (Data Science, Cybersecurity, software engineering etc) and obtained accreditation successfully for the fully developed programs. He developed the future blueprint for the Ghana Communications Technology University approved by the Academic board consisting of 3 Colleges, 12 Faculties, 42 Departments, 3 Institutes and 13 Centers.The blueprint also consists of the furure organogram of the University and how it can be implemented to meet national and international goals.He advices other institutions on restructuring and consulted on creation of new undergraduate and post graduate programs etc.

He Chairs Undergraduate and post graduate program boards and also Chairs accreditation panels for Ghana’s ministry of Education’s Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) which is responsible for oversight of education and processing of new accreditation applications for academic programmes and re-accreditation of old programs. He is a security researcher and supervising PhD research projects with the LabSTICC IRIS Team « Pôle d’Excellence Cyber ». The team is deeply involved in several projects related to Cyber Security: the Chair of Naval Cyber Defense, the Cyber SSI CPER project, the joint research laboratory with Airbus Defense & Space etc.

He was the lead team member for cyber security and defense at GTUC of the Symposium to Introduce the Participants of the AFRICA ENDEAVOUR (AE) to GTUC Site Cyber Security Technologies, a United States Government Department of Defense sponsored exercise aimed at developing workable concepts for harmonizing Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Information Systems (C4IS) capability among African Armed Forces. He is a Laureate of the Millennium Excellence Awards and the winner of the President's Outstanding Youth Prize for Excellence in Technology. He is an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Fellow. The IETF Fellowship was awarded to him by Internet Society (ISOC) to contribute his technical skills and experience to the work of the IETF in Canada and to promote IETF activities in Africa. IETF is the world’s premier Internet standards setting organization.

He was elevated and awarded a Senior Member of IEEE, The institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization for the advancement of technology. He was also awarded a Senior Member of ACM, the Association of Computing Machinery, USA. ACM is the highest computing body in the world that awards the Alan Turing Awards (The Nobel Prize in computing). He is a member of the International Association for Cryptologic Research. He is also a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy and an active member of IEEE Experts in Technology and Policy with specializations in internet governance, cybersecurity, and privacy. He was a Scientific Research Ambassador to World Scientific Forum.

He had his PhD in Computer Science and Applications with distinction from Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest in France, Master of Software Engineering degree from the Open University Malaysia with thesis area in Information Security. He obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana and acquired Professional Diploma certification with Distinction in Business Management and Administration from the Institute of Commercial Management, United Kingdom as well as Diploma in Project Management. He is a Certified member of the Project Management Institute, PMI, USA. He was Global award (Gold) winner 2010 in Canada Toronto, of the NSBEs’ Consulting Design Olympiad and has been recognized as a Global Consulting Design Engineer.

He has won Best Scientific Paper Award in Canada by IEEE 15th International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications. He was awarded the French government Scholarship and has been awarded research grants in France at the Center of Excellence in Cyber Security. He has also been awarded as the Best Lecturer for Research, Publications and scholarship at the Ghana Technology University College. He has served as a Scientific Judge for Postgraduate Research Competition in Massachusetts, USA. He is a member of the Executive Council of Internet Society and the National Chair for Policy and Research, Internet Society (ISOC) Ghana Chapter, a world-renowned body that provides international leadership in Internet related standards, education, and policy.

He is an Ambassador for ACM- Association of Computing Machinery, USA. He is the Chairman of the Executive Council of the Chartered ACM- Association of Computing Machinery Chapter of ACM at CRITAC. He is the chairman of the governing council for the Centre for Research, Information Technology and Advanced Computing-CRITAC. He also served on scientific Technical committees for international conferences, standard committees of IEEE in formulation of global standards, UK Chartered Institute of IT British Computer Society-BCS-UK Forensics group, Institute of Engineering and Technology-IET UK, as well as consulted for Governments on policy documents.

He is a member of the European Cooperation in Science and Technology Team of Experts as a consultant and he partake in national, European Commission supported projects, and Inter governmental research projects and also to ensure overall scientific quality in latest scientific and technological developments. The European Cooperation in Science and Technology is the first and widest European intergovernmental network for coordination of nationally funded research activities. He is a Scientific Editorial Board Member, on Computer and Information Engineering, of the World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, WASET, USA. He is s member of IAENG, the International Association of Engineers (IAENG) international association for engineers and computer scientists.He serves in the following societies:-Artificial Intelligence,Bioinformatics,Computer Science,Data Mining,Electrical Engineering,Internet Computing and Web Services,Imaging Engineering,Information System Engineering,Scientific Computing,Software Engineering and Wireless Networks.

He has worked in various capacities as a lecturer (national and international universities) and Head of Digital Forensics Department, Head of Computer science department, consultant to national and international reputable organizations, and served as a presenter at seminars and workshops both in the academic and social environment. He teaches short courses such as project management, scientific programming, software development etc. and had exposure to social researching as a freelance journalist and a social commentator on current affairs, scientific, economic and socio-political issues on radio, TV and in newspaper. He has supervised research works at both undergraduate and postgraduate level with national and international project/thesis/research supervision experience.

He is a scientific journal editor, author, reviewer and advisor of high standard scientific international Journals, member and consultant to international scientific organizations such as IEEE-USA, ACM, CSIEEE, IET-UK, BCS, and was a member of Technology strategic board -UK etc. He was chair at Cambridge University, UK for a Scientific Conference on Mathematical and Simulation, 2015. Chair of European Conference on Computer Modeling and Simulation: Image Processing and Security session in 2013, Manchester and other IEEE, ACM and Springer conferences in countries like Spain, India etc. and have several global, international and institutional recognition and awards to that effect. He has publications in Journals, books, book and conferences.

He has delivered talks on security in the Privacy, Defense and Cyber warfare in different countries. He is a research scientist, and he is an associate member and a research scientist at LAB-STICC UMR 6285, a CNRS-Centre for National and Scientific research Laboratory in France at the CID pole and the division of SFIIS (SécuritéFiabilité et Intégrité de l’Information et des Systèmes). He is the Lead Scientist for the Directorate of Information Assurance at CRITAC.

Publications

No. PUBLICATIONS
1 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi.
"A Novel Cryptographic Key-exchange Algorithm - Kester's Cryptographic Key-exchange Algorithm".
LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN 978-3-659-28931-6, 108 Pages, 2012.
2 Kester, Q. A., Nana, L., Pascu, A. C., Gire, S., Eghan, J. M., & Quaynor, N. N.
“A Cryptographic Encryption Technique of MPEG Digital Video Images Based on RGB Layer Pixel Values.”
Pattern Analysis, Intelligent Security and the Internet of Things,
Springer International Publishing, pp. 149–157, 2015.
3 Kester, Q. A., Nana, L., Christine Pascu, A., Gire, S., M. Eghan, J., & Narku Quaynor, N.
“A Hybrid Encryption Technique for Securing Biometric Image Data Based on Feistel Network and RGB Pixel Displacement.”
Recent Trends in Computer Networks and Distributed Systems Security,
Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 530–539, 2014.
4 Asare, Bismark Tei, Kester Quist–Aphetsi, and Laurent Nana.
“Nodal Authentication of IoT Data Using Blockchain.”
2019 International Conference on Computing, Computational Modelling and Applications (ICCMA),
IEEE, pp. 125–1254, 2019.
5 Asare, Bismark Tei, Kester Quist-Aphetsi, and Laurent Nana.
“Secure Data Exchange Between Nodes in IoT Using TwoFish and DHE.”
2019 International Conference on Cyber Security and Internet of Things (ICSIoT),
IEEE, pp. 101–104, 2019.
6 Quist-Aphetsi, Kester, and Michael Christopher Xenya.
“Securing Medical IoT Devices Using Diffie-Hellman and DES Cryptographic Schemes.”
2019 International Conference on Cyber Security and Internet of Things (ICSIoT),
IEEE, pp. 105–108, 2019.
7 Quist-Aphetsi, Kester, and Isaac Baffour Senkyire.
“Validating of Digital Forensic Images Using SHA-256.”
2019 International Conference on Cyber Security and Internet of Things (ICSIoT),
IEEE, pp. 118–121, 2019.
8 Simpson, Grace, and Kester Quist-Aphetsi.
“A Centralized Data Validation Approach for Distributed Healthcare Systems in Dew-Fog Computing Environment Using Blockchain.”
2019 International Conference on Cyber Security and Internet of Things (ICSIoT),
IEEE, pp. 1–4, 2019.
9 Xenya, Michael Christopher, Crentsil Kwayie, and Kester Quist-Aphesti.
“Intruder Detection with Alert Using Cloud Based Convolutional Neural Network and Raspberry Pi.”
2019 International Conference on Computing, Computational Modelling and Applications (ICCMA),
IEEE, pp. 46–464, 2019.
10 Waller, Ephraim Nii Kpakpo, Pamela Delali Adablah, and Quist-Aphetsi Kester.
“Markov Chain: Forecasting Economic Variables.”
2019 International Conference on Computing, Computational Modelling and Applications (ICCMA),
IEEE, pp. 115–1154, 2019.
11 Asamoah, Loretta Pinamang, Edwin Worlawoe Amaglo, and Quist-Aphetsi Kester.
“Using Bayesian Networks In Analysing Judgement.”
2019 International Conference on Computing, Computational Modelling and Applications (ICCMA),
IEEE, pp. 110–1104, 2019.
12 Aka, Thierry Blaise Taih Coffi, Amevi Acakpovi, and Kester Quist-Aphetsi.
“Performance Evaluation of FBMC Compared to OFDM by Simulation with Matlab.”
2019 International Conference on Computing, Computational Modelling and Applications (ICCMA),
IEEE, pp. 51–518, 2019.
13 Ofosu, Amoah Emmanuel, Quist-Aphetsi Kester, and Attah Josephine Akosua Anyanewah.
“A Cryptographic Algorithm Based On AES Cipher And Nondeterministic Algorithm Approach For Key Generation.”
2019 International Conference on Computing, Computational Modelling and Applications (ICCMA),
IEEE, pp. 105–1054, 2019.
14 Acakpovi, Amevi, Isaiah Tefutor, Kester Quist-Aphetsi, Nnamdi Nwulu, Robert Sowah, and Ruhiya Abubakar.
“Impact Analysis of Induced FM Radio Interferences on Aeronautical Radio Navigation Systems: Case Study of Kotoka International Airport, Accra-Ghana.”
2019 International Conference on Computing, Computational Modelling and Applications (ICCMA),
pp. 19–197, 2019.
15 Sosu, Rexford Nii Ayitey, Kester Quist-Aphetsi, and Laurent Nana.
“A Decentralized Cryptographic Blockchain Approach for Health Information System.”
International Conference on Computing, Computational Modelling and Applications (ICCMA),
pp. 120–1204, 2019.
16 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi.
“An Integrated RoIP Communication Network for Effective Collaboration During Emergency and Disaster Management.”
International Conference on e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries,
Springer, Cham, pp. 174–185, 2016.
17 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi.
“Using Formal Concepts Analysis Techniques in Mining Data from Criminal Databases and Profiling Events Based on Factors to Understand Criminal Environments.”
International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications,
Springer, Cham, pp. 480–496, 2016.
18 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi.
“Spatial Cryptographic and Watermarking Technique for Authentication and Security of Medical Images in a Cloud Based Health Information Systems.”
International Conference on e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries,
Springer, Cham, pp. 281–291, 2016.
19 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi.
“A Hybrid Lossy Compression Using 2-D Discrete Cosine Transform and Visual Cryptographic Technique for Security of Multimedia Image Data Communications in Internet of Things.”
International Conference on e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries,
Springer, Cham, pp. 292–303, 2016.
20 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi, Laurent Nana, Anca Christine Pascu, Sophie Gire, Jojo M. Eghan, and Nii Narku Quaynor.
“A Cryptographic Technique for Security of Medical Images in Health Information Systems.”
Procedia Computer Science, Vol. 58, pp. 538–543, 2015.
21 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi, et al.
“A Hybrid Cryptographic and Steganographic Security Approach for Identity Management and Security of Digital Images.”
Security in Computing and Communications,
Springer International Publishing, pp. 228–237, 2015.
22 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi, et al.
“Feature Based Encryption Technique for Securing Digital Image Data Based on FCA-Image Attributes and Visual Cryptography.”
Computational Science and Its Applications,
Springer International Publishing, pp. 712–724, 2015.
23 “A Symmetric Key Cryptographic Encryption Technique of MPEG Digital Video Images Based on RGB Pixel Transposition and Shuffling.”
Journal of Information Assurance and Security,
Vol. 10, Issue 4, pp. 192–199, USA, 2015.
24 Kester, Q. A., Nana, L., Pascu, A. C., Gire, S., Eghan, J. M., & Quaynor, N. N.
“A Fast Discrete Cosine Transform and a Cryptographic Technique for Authentication and Security of Digital Images.”
Security in Computing and Communications,
Springer International Publishing, pp. 89–98, 2015.
25 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi, Ozoemena Willis Chibueze, and Mohammed Dolapo Asisat.
“A Surveillance Wireless Camera Sensor Network System for Intrusion Detection Using Image Processing Techniques.”
ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
Vol. 10, No. 17, ISSN 1819-6608, 2015.
26 Quist-Aphetsi Kester, Laurent Nana, Anca Christine Pascu, Sophie Gire, Jojo M. Eghan, and Nii Narku Quaynor.
“A Security Technique for Authentication and Security of Medical Images in Health Information Systems.”
Proceedings of the 2015 15th International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications (ICCSA '15),
IEEE Computer Society, pp. 8–13, 2015.
27 Quist-Aphetsi Kester, Laurent Nana, Anca Christine Pascu, Sophie Gire, Jojo M. Eghan, and Nii Narku Quaynor.
“A Novel Hybrid Discrete Cosine Transformation and Visual Cryptographic Technique for Securing Digital Images.”
Proceedings of the 2015 17th UKSIM-AMSS International Conference on Modelling and Simulation (UKSIM '15),
IEEE Computer Society, pp. 327–332, 2015.
28 Quist-Aphetsi Kester, Laurent Nana, Anca Christine Pascu, Sophie Gire, Jojo M. Eghan, and Nii Narku Quaynor.
“A Hybrid Image Cryptographic and Spatial Digital Watermarking Encryption Technique for Security and Authentication of Digital Images.”
Proceedings of the 2015 17th UKSIM-AMSS International Conference on Modelling and Simulation (UKSIM '15),
IEEE Computer Society, pp. 322–326, 2015.
29 Kester, Q.A., Owusu, P.A., Caulcrick-Odebo, D. and Hatsu, S.
“Pharmaceutical Verification and Information System for Authentication of Registered Drugs.”
International Journal of Emerging Research in Management & Technology,
ISSN: 2278-9359, Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015.
30 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi, et al.
“Feature Based Cryptanalytic Technique for Digital Forensics Analysis of Visual Cryptographic Digital Image Data Based on Formal Concept Analysis.”
Proceedings of the International Conference on Foundations of Computer Science (FCS),
WorldComp, 2015.
31 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi, et al.
“A Cryptographic, Discrete Cosine Transform and Frequency Domain Watermarking Approach for Securing Digital Images.”
Proceedings of the International Conference on Image Processing, Computer Vision, and Pattern Recognition (IPCV),
WorldComp, 2015.
32 Kester, Q. A., Nana, L., Pascu, A. C., Gire, S., Eghan, J. M., & Quaynor, N. N.
“A Cryptographic and Watermarking Encryption Technique for Securing and Authentication of Digital Images.”
International Journal of Computer Applications,
119(7), 2015.
33 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi, Laurent Nana, Anca Christine Pascu, Sophie Gire, Jojo M. Eghan, and Nii Narku Quaynor.
“A Hybrid Cryptographic Encryption Technique for Securing Surveillance Digital Images in Mobile Urban Situation Awareness Systems.”
International Journal of Computer Applications,
119(7), 2015.
34 Kester, Q. A., Asisat, M. D., & Chibueze, O. W.
“Security of Surveillance Wireless Camera Sensor Network Systems using Embedding Techniques for Authentication.”
International Journal of Computer Applications,
123(12), 2015.
35 Kapi Noemi Kara, Quist-Aphetsi Kester.
“The Impact of Effective Project Team Management on Project Team Productivity: A Case Study of Ghana Broadcasting Corporation Education Project.”
International Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2015.
36 Quist-Aphetsi Kester, Nafissath Chidjou, & Asiedu Richard.
“Mobile Application Platform Support System for E-learning Management Systems.”
International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science and Software Engineering,
Vol. 5, Issue 7, 2015.
37 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi, and Mansah Preko.
“Business Intelligence Adoption in Developing Economies: A Case Study of Ghana.”
International Journal of Computer Applications,
127(1), pp. 5–11, 2015.
38 Quist-Aphetsi Kester, William Sam-Aggrey.
“Open System Architecture Platform for Big Data: An Integrated Emergency Disaster Response System Architecture.”
International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science and Software Engineering (IJARCSSE),
Vol. 5, Issue 4, pp. 137–144, 2015.
39 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi, et al.
“A Spatial Domain Watermarking Approach for Digital Images based on Image Features built on Formal Concepts Analysis.”
International Journal of Computer Applications,
119(7), 2015.
40 Kester, Q. A., Nana, L., Pascu, A. C., Gire, S., Eghan, J. M., & Quaynor, N. N.
“A Hybrid Cryptographic and Digital Watermarking Technique for Securing Digital Images based on a Generated Symmetric Key.”
International Journal of Computer Applications,
94(19), pp. 19–27, 2014.
41 Kester, Q. A.
“A Hybrid Watermarking and Cryptographic Encryption Technique Using D-H and RGB Pixel Displacement Algorithm.”
New Challenges in the World Science,
BWFYS 9–11, 2014.
42 Kester, Q. A., Nana, L., Christine Pascu, A., Gire, S., M. Eghan, J., & Narku Quaynor, N.
“Feature Based Encryption Technique For Securing Forensic Biometric Image Data Using AES and Visual Cryptography.”
IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Modelling and Simulation (AIMS2014),
Madrid, Spain, pp. 1–6, 2014.
43 Kester, Q. A., Nana, L., Christine Pascu, A., Gire, S., M. Eghan, J., & Narku Quaynor, N.
“A New Cryptographic Encryption Algorithm for Securing Digital Images.”
International Journal of Computer Applications,
94(19), pp. 28–33, 2014.
44 Koumadi, K. M., Quist-Aphetsi, K., Sowah, R. A., & Acakpovi, A.
“An Interference Reduction Strategy for TDD-OFDMA Cellular Systems.”
World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Journal of Computer, Information, Systems and Control Engineering,
Vol. 8, No. 1, 2014.
45 Quist-Aphetsi Kester and Danquah Paul Asante.
“A Novel Cryptographic Key Technique.”
4th IEEE ICAST Conference,
pp. 70–73, doi: 10.1109/ICASTech.2012.
46 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi, Ghartey Nana Gyankumah, and Ajibade Ibrahim Kayode.
“Using Web Services Standards for Dealing with Complexities of Multiple Incompatible Applications.”
International Journal of Information Technology and Computer Science,
4, 2012.
47 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi, Dr. Koumadi, K.M., Prof. Nii Narku Quaynor.
“An Integrated Geographic Information System and Marketing Information System Model.”
International Journal of Advanced Technology and Engineering Research,
6, 2012.
48 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi, Dr. Koumadi, K.M., Prof. Nii Narku Quaynor.
“Integration of Independent Applications and EAI Systems Using Service Oriented Enterprise Bus and Open System Application Development Standard.”
International Journal of Information Technology and Computer Science,
5, 2013.
49 Allister Lobo, Evelyn Mukwedeya, Thamiso Kgati, Kelvin Guobadia, Billy James Dega, Raymond Kojo Gomashi, Kester Quist-Aphetsi, and Emmanuel B. Manful.
“Implementation of Wi-Fi Network in Rural Areas Using Winbelt-Cantenna Technology.”
36th NSBE Annual World Convention, Toronto.
50 Amevi Acakpovi, Quist-Aphetsi Kester, Koudjo Mawuefam Koumadi.
“Semi-Automatic Car Anti-Theft Design using ATMega168 Microcontroller.”
International Journal of Computer Applications,
Vol. 63, Issue 20, pp. 41–46, 2013.
51 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi.
“Task Level Analysis of Risks within Software Engineering Projects using Graph Theory.”
International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology Research,
2(2), pp. 466–472, 2013.
52 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi.
“Optimization of Searches on Social Networks using Graph Theory and Formal Concepts Analysis.”
International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Engineering & Technology (IJARCET),
2(1), pp. 293–303, 2013.
53 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi.
“Visualization and Analysis of Geographical Crime Patterns Using Formal Concept Analysis.”
International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology Research,
2(1), pp. 220–225, 2013.
54 Quist-Aphetsi Kester.
“A Hybrid Cryptosystem Based on Vigenère Cipher and Columnar Transposition Cipher.”
International Journal of Advanced Technology and Engineering Research (IJATER),
Vol. 3, Issue 1, pp. 141–147, 2013.
55 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi.
“Application of Formal Concept Analysis to Visualization of the Evaluation of Risks Matrix in Software Engineering Projects.”
International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology Research,
2(1), pp. 220–225, 2013.
56 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi.
“A Cryptosystem Based on Vigenère Cipher with Varying Key.”
International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Engineering & Technology (IJARCET),
1(10), pp. 108–113, 2012/2013.
57 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi.
“A Cryptographic Image Encryption Technique Based on the RGB PIXEL Shuffling.”
International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Engineering & Technology (IJARCET),
2(2), pp. 848–854, 2013.
58 Quist-Aphetsi Kester.
“The Role of Rural Banks in Providing Mobile Money Services to Rural Poor Communities: An Effective Integration Approach of Rural Banks and Existing Mobile Communications Infrastructure.”
Mobile Money Uptake in Ghana Conference.
59 Quist-Aphetsi Kester.
“A Cryptographic Image Encryption Technique for Facial-Blurring of Images.”
International Journal of Advanced Technology and Engineering Research (IJATER),
3, 2013.
60 Quist-Aphetsi Kester.
“Image Encryption Based on the RGB PIXEL Transposition and Shuffling.”
International Journal of Computer Network and Information Security (IJCNIS),
5, 2013.
61 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi.
“A Design of an Efficient, Robust, Autonomous and Well Coordinated Distributed Network Monitory System for Large Computer Networks.”
International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Engineering & Technology (IJARCET),
2(4), 2013.
62 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi.
“A Cryptographic Algorithm Based on Words Database.”
International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology Research,
2(4), pp. 0969–0973, 2013.
63 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi.
“Using SOA with Web Services for an Effective Integration Approach of Rural Banks and Existing Mobile Communications Infrastructure in Providing Mobile Money Services.”
International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology Research,
2(4), pp. 0979–0984, 2013.
64 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi.
“Using SOA with Web Services for Effective Integration of Hospital Information Systems via an Enterprise Service Bus.”
International Journal of Research in Engineering & Advanced Technology (IJREAT),
1(2), pp. 1–6, 2013.
65 Kester, Quist-Aphetsi. “Computer Aided Investigation: Visualization and Analysis of Data from Mobile Communication Devices using Formal Concepts Analysis.”
2nd CMI and GTUC Conference.

Qualifications

DATE DEGREE/QUALIFICATION INSTITUTION
PhD in Computer Science and Applications
(with Distinction / Highest Honours)
Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, France
Master of Software Engineering
(Thesis focus: Information Security)
Open University Malaysia
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Professional Training

DATE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING / CERTIFICATION INSTITUTION / CERTIFYING BODY
Professional Diploma in Business Management and Administration
(with Distinction)
Institute of Commercial Management, United Kingdom
Diploma in Project Management Project Management Institute (PMI), USA
Certified Member in Project Management Project Management Institute (PMI), USA
Tier 1 Certified Cybersecurity Professional National Cyber Security Authority, Ghana under the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038)

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Honours/Awards

DATE HONOURS / AWARDS DETAILS / AWARDING BODY
2014 Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy United Kingdom Higher Education Academy
Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Fellow Awarded by the Internet Society (ISOC) to contribute technical expertise in Canada and Africa
Senior Member Status Elevated to Senior Member of the IEEE and ACM (USA)
Best Lecturer for Research, Publications, and Scholarship Awarded by Ghana Technology University College (GTUC)
Best Scientific Paper Award Awarded at the IEEE 15th International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications, Canada
2010 Global Gold Winner First-place winner at the NSBE Consulting Design Olympiad in Toronto, Canada, recognized as a Global Consulting Design Engineer
Millennium Excellence Awards Laureate & President's Outstanding Youth Prize for Excellence in Technology Recognized for excellence and contributions in technology



Professor Ebenezer Malcalm

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Prof. Ebenezer Malcalm is the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Ghana Communication Technology University, and the founding Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Laweh Open University College. He is an accomplished instructional designer and technology specialist, strategic planning expert, leadership specialist, chief executive officer, researcher, monitoring and evaluation consultant, communication and development consultant, and e-learning expert.

Prof. Malcalm has twenty year’s experience in Research, Programme Design, Management, Monitoring, and Evaluation of Projects and Computer Technology Education Programmes. He has also proven ability of Designing and Implementing Effective Online Courses, Collaborative and project-based Programmes and Professional Development Courses.

He has vast experienced in lecturing in Research Methods, Monitoring and Evaluation, leadership and Media Management programmes, Communication for Social Change courses, Project Management and Design Courses, International Strategic Planning and Management Courses. Prof. Malcalm demonstrates excellent communication skills, both verbally and in the presentation of technical reports. He is a creative problem solver with the ability to motivate subordinate staff and students.

Prof. Malcalm also demonstrates good working relations with superior staff and colleagues. He is a good team player with well-developed presentation and negotiation skills. Prof. Malcalm has worked with International higher education institutions, including Ohio University, USA, the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, and Bugema University, Uganda, among others.

In Ghana, Prof. Malcalm worked with Regent University College of Science and Technology, Ghana. University of Professional Studies (UPSA). Ghana Institute of Journalism, Laweh Open University College, Data Link Institute, Ghana Armed Forces and Staff Command College and Ghana Technology University College.

He also worked and consulted for International development partners such as USAID, British Council, Rescue Mission International, International Information Communication and Development (IICD) Palladium/Ghana Health Service, FHI 360,Coffy International and INCLUDE.

He is a recipient of 2014 USAID/United States Telecommunications Training Institute Fellowship for Satellite and Internet Delivery of Educational Television and Multimedia. He was also awarded German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) 2017/18 International Dean’s Course Scholarship.

Publications

No. PUBLICATIONS
1 Hevi, S.S., Agbenorxevi, C.D. and Malcalm, E. (2025). “Field Work Gaps: Digital Twin Modelling Intervention — A moderated mediation model.” Journal of Research in Innovation Teaching and Learning. https://doi.org/10.1108/JRIT-04-2025-0081
2 Hevi, S.S., Nkrumah, G., Asiedu, E., Agbenorxevi, C.D. and Malcalm, E. (2025). Generative-AI and sustainable innovation among artisanal firms in the extractive industry: does evolutionary sense-making and pro-environmental behavior matter? Technological Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1108/TECHS-01-2025-0001
3 Antwi Boampong, A., Boison, D.K., Hiran, K.H., Dadhick, M. & Malcalm, E. (2025). Half a decade of artificial intelligence in education in Africa: Trends, opportunities, challenges and future directions. Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, 81–100.
4 Hevi, S.S., Agbenorxevi, C.D., Acquah, I.S.K., Malcalm, E. and Nyamful, F.A.A. (2024). Job crafting and entrepreneurial innovativeness: the moderated mediation roles of dynamic capabilities and self-initiated AI learning. Journal of Family Business Management.
5 Hevi, S.S., Agbenorxevi, C.D. and Malcalm, E. (2024). Intellectual capital development; a pre-requisite for leaders’ heuristics in times of uncertainties. Development and Learning in Organizations, 38(2), 5–8. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-03-2023-0084
6 Hevi, S.S., Agbenorxevi, C.D., Malcalm, E. and Obuobisa Darko, T. (2024). Curbing recidivism in Ghana: the nexus between career self-efficacy and psychological empowerment. Safer Communities (2025) 24(2): 89–102. https://doi.org/10.1108/SC-05-2024-0022
7 Nartey, E.B., Daprim, O., Ben Aryee, G.F., Amoadu, M., Obeng, P., Hammond, N.S., Malcalm, E., Abraham, S.A., Baah, J.A., & Agyare, D. (2024). Effectiveness of eLearning programme for capacity building of healthcare professionals: a systematic review. Human Resources for Health.
8 Boakye, A.N., Asiedu, E., Amoako, G., & Malcalm, E. (2024). Technology development and economic transformation of academic entrepreneurs in Ghana. Journal of Communication Technology and Business.
9 Asiedu, E., Malcalm, E., Boakye, A.N. and Amoah, C.K.K. (2023). Graduate employability skills of business students: the moderating role of reflective practices. Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning. https://doi.org/10.1108/HESWBL-12-2022-0264
10 Hevi, S.S., Agbenorxevi, C.D., Malcalm, E., Owusu, N.O., Nkrumah, G. and Osei, C. (2023). Digital learning space experience and learner continuous use in institutions of higher learning: a moderated-mediation model. Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching & Learning.
11 Agbenorxevi, C.D., Hevi, S.S., Malcalm, E., & Ntum, R.C. (2023). Gamified problem gambling and psychological distress: The mediated-moderated roles of cognitive and economic motives. Journal of Gambling Studies. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-023-10219-w
12 Agbenorxevi, C.D., Hevi, S.S., Malcalm, E., Akude, J., & Ntumy, R.K. (2023). Gamified problem gambling and psychological distress: the mediated-moderated roles of cognitive and economic motives. Journal of Gambling Studies.
13 Gyau, Y.O., & Malcalm, E. (2023). COVID-19 pandemic and the adoption of e-learning as alternative teaching and learning: Perspectives of tertiary students. Journal of Education and Learning Technology. https://doi.org/10.38159/jelt.2023422
14 Boison, D.K., Malcalm, E., Boampong, A.A., & Hiran, K.K. (2022). Assessing factors affecting the blockchain adoption in public procurement delivery in Ghana: A correlational study using UTAUT2 theoretical framework. International Journal of Ambient Computing and Intelligence.
15 Hevi, S.S., Malcalm, E., Ketemepi, G.E., & Wuttor, A. (2022). Perceptions of police use of surveillance cameras in Ghana; does procedural justice matter? Safer Communities.
16 Donkor, G.A., Baidoo, M.K., Malcalm, E., & Adda, G. (2020). An investigation of the relationship between perceived organizational support and organizational outcomes among nurses in selected mission hospitals in Ghana. International Business Research, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.5539/ibr.v14n1p55
17 Mickson, M.K., Anlesinya, A. & Malcalm, E. (2020). Mediation role of diversity climate on leadership and job satisfaction in the Ghanaian public sector. World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 16(3).
18 Malcalm, E. & Agyemang, B. (2018). Examination of state of art in Digital television transmission in Ghana: Case Study of KNET Limited. International Journal of Sensor Networks and Data Communication, 8:156. https://doi.org/10.4172/2090-4886.1000156
19 Malcalm, E. & Boakye, I. (2017). Examining emotional intelligence as a precursor of transformational leadership among nurse leaders in Ghana. Invention Journal of Research Technology in Engineering & Management (IJRTEM). ISSN: 2455-3689.
20 Malcalm, E. & Tamatey, S. (2017). Examining leadership style on employee performance in the public sector of Ghana: A case of Ghana Atomic Energy Commission. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications. ISSN 2250-3153.
21 Malcalm, E. & Budu, G. (2017). Using Podcast and Short Videos to Promote Literacy: The Case of Ghana Technology University College. Journal of Pan-African Reading and Literacy Research, 1(1), 66–73.
22 Malcalm, E. et al. (2016). Adolescent health training manual: For health service providers. Accra: Ministry of Health.
23 Malcalm, E. (2015). Adult education and utilization of new technologies for online learning in higher educational institutions in Ghana. Berlin: ICWE GmbH.
24 Malcalm, E. (2014). Engaging adult learners: developing distance learning programmes for single mothers seeking to acquire degree courses in Ghana. Berlin: ICWE GmbH.
25 Malcalm, E. (2013). Adult education and utilization of new technologies for online learning in higher educational institutions in Ghana. Berlin: ICWE GmbH.
26 Malcalm, E. (2012). Ghana's educational policymakers and their impact on information and communication technology education: A case study of a Ghanaian model senior high school. Saarbrucken: Lambert Academic Publishing.
27 Malcalm, E. & Godwyll, F. (2008). Diffusion of information communication technology in selected Ghanaian schools. The Hague: I-Connect.
28 Malcalm, E. (2006). Flattening the world – The prospects for fiber optic technology in Africa. Johannesburg: Soul Beat Africa.
29 Malcalm, E. (2006). Utilizing very small aperture terminal (VSAT) technology infrastructure in African schools. The Hague: I-Connect.
30 Malcalm, E. (2000). Sexual behavior among youth in Ghana: A Demographic and Socio-Economic Analysis. Accra: University of Ghana.
No. BOOKS/MANUALS
1 Malcalm, E. (2012). Ghana's educational policymakers and their impact
on information and communication technology education: A case study of a Ghanaian model senior high school. Saarbrucken: Lambert Academic Publishing.

2 Malcalm, E. et al, (2016) Adolescent health training manual:
For health service providers, Accra: Ministry of Health
No. BOOK CHAPTERS
1 Malcalm, E., Asiedu, E. & Boakye, A.N. (2025). Managing AI Implementation and Integration Within Organizations. In: Amoako, G.K., Mohammed, M., Ofori-Simpe, K., Asare, C. & Yomboi (eds) The Glowing Business Intelligence: AI and Related Technologies. Apple Academic Press.
2 Boakye, A.N., Asiedu, E. & Malcalm, E. (2025). AI-Driven Performance Management and Optimization. In: Amoako, G.K., Mohammed, M., Ofori-Simpe, K., Asare, C. & Yomboi (eds) The Glowing Business Intelligence: AI and Related Technologies. Apple Academic Press.
3 Asiedu, E., Boakye, A.N. & Malcalm, E. (2025). The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Critical Role of Green HRM. In: Amoako, G.K., Mohammed, M., Ofori-Simpe, K., Asare, C. & Yomboi (eds) The Glowing Business Intelligence: AI and Related Technologies. Apple Academic Press.
4 Asiedu, E., Malcalm, E., Boakye, A.N. & Aduko (2025). Exploring Exponential Intelligence for Business Transformation. In: Amoako, G.K., Mohammed, M., Ofori-Simpe, K., Asare, C. & Yomboi (eds) The Glowing Business Intelligence: AI and Related Technologies. Apple Academic Press.
5 Asiedu, E., Boakye, A.N., Malcalm, E. & Yomboi, J. (2025). Ethical and Societal Implications of AI in Management. In: Amoako, G.K., Mohammed, M., Ofori-Simpe, K., Asare, C. & Yomboi (eds) The Glowing Business Intelligence: AI and Related Technologies. Apple Academic Press.
6 Malcalm, E., Asiedu, E. & Boakye, A.N. (2025). Redefining Strategic Priorities with Advances in New Technologies. In: Amoako, G.K., Mohammed, M., Ofori-Simpe, K., Asare, C. & Yomboi (eds) The Glowing Business Intelligence: AI and Related Technologies. Apple Academic Press.
7 Malcalm, E., Asiedu, E., Irfan, M. & Awudu, I. (2025). Strengthening Economic Relationships and Service Supplier Engagement: Pathways to Indigenous Inclusivity and Sustainable Development. IGI Global.
8 Aseidu, E., Boakye, A.N., Amoako, G.K. & Malcalm, E. (2023). Gender and Sustainability in Africa. In: Adomako, S., Danso, A. & Boateng, A. (eds) Corporate Sustainability in Africa. Palgrave Studies in African Leadership. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-29273-6_15
9 Malcalm, E. & Godwyll, F. (2008). An analysis of structural adjustment programs and food security in two selected countries in Africa. In: Godwyll, F. & Kang, S.Y. (eds) Poverty, Education and Development. New York: Nova Science Publishers.
10 Malcalm, E. et al. (2007). Building Infrastructure. In: Strous, L. & Jha, S. (eds) ICT for Development and Prosperity. Laxenburg: IFIP.

Qualifications

DATE DEGREE/QUALIFICATION INSTITUTION
Sept. 2007 – Mar. 2012 Ph.D. Instructional Technology / Curriculum and Instruction
Dissertation: Ghana’s Educational Policy Makers and their impact on ICT Education: A Case Study of a Ghanaian Model Senior High School.
Ohio University, USA
Sept. 2005 – June 2007 M.A. International Affairs (Communication and Development)
Thesis: Diffusion of Information and Communication Technologies in Selected Ghanaian Schools.
Ohio University, USA
Sept. 1999 – Aug. 2000 M.A. Population Studies
Thesis: Sexual Behaviour Among Youth in Ghana: A Demographic and Socio-Economic Analysis.
University of Ghana, Legon
Sept. 1991 – June 1995 B.A. (Hons) Publishing Studies Technology KNUST, Kumasi

Professional Training

Participated in Quality Assurance Knowledge and Skills Training Workshop for Higher Education Personnel in the 21st century held by Association of African Universities at Accra. May 21- 24, 2019
Participated in Workshop on Overview of Open and Distance Learning (Train of Trainers Workshop) organized by Commonwealth of Learning and Regional Training and Research Institute for Open and Distance Learning held in Accra. 25- 27, June. 2018
Participated in the third leg of International Dean’s Course held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. February 5-8, 2018.
Participated in Public Forum on Higher Education under the theme Ranking and Internationalization in Education: New Development and Implications for African Universities held at Makerere University, Uganda on November 8, 2017
Participated in Second leg of International Dean’s Course held in Kampala, Uganda. November 8-10 2017.
Participated in first leg of International Dean’s Course held in Osnabruck and Berlin, Germany. June 19-30, 2017
Participated in in the Sustainable Development Goals Center for Africa Conference: Mobilizing African Intellectuals Towards Quality Tertiary Education, Rwanda July 5-7, 2017
Participated in 14th General Conference and Golden Jubilee celebrations of Association of African Universities (AAU) held at La Palm Royal Hotel Accra June 5-8, 2017.
Participated and Chaired a session at E-learning Africa Conference held at Kempinski Hotel. Cairo Egypt. May 23- 26, 2016.
Participated and Chaired a session at International Conference on Business and Entrepreneurial Development held at University of Professional Study (UPSA). April 21-22, 2016
Participated in Senior Academic Leadership Training (SALT) held for University Council members held at Mensvic Grand Hotel, Accra. 29 March- 1, April 2016
Participated in Regional Workshop on Leadership Development in Open and Distance Learning and Dual Mode at Higher Institutions organised by Regional Training and Research Institute for Open and Distance Learning (RETRIDAL), National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) at Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria September 28-30, 2015.
Participated and served as panelist to set up Massive Open Online Courses for African Universities at the 4th Africa Council for Distance Education Conference and General Assembly held at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. 6th-9th June 2014.
Participated in Strengthening Higher Education Systems in Ghana workshop organised by the National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE) to develop framework on Open University System in Ghana held in Accra, Ghana on 26th -27th February 2014 and April 29th- 30th 2014.
Participated in Regional Open Distance Learning Workshop held in Victoria Island. Lagos. 25-29 November 2013
Participated and presented paper titled “Using ICT in HIV/AIDS Education” at African Preparatory Conference of World Summit for Information Society held in Accra, Ghana. January 29- February 4, 2005
Participated and presented paper titled “The Role of Youth in Information Communication and Technology” at The Global Knowledge Partners Conference In Malaysia. April 15-29, 2000.

Positions Held

Date Positions
May 2025 – Present Acting Pro Vice Chancellor, Ghana Communication Technology University
Oct 2016 – Present Associate Professor & Dean, School of Graduate Studies and Research, Ghana Communication Technology University
Jul 2016 – Oct 2016 Director, Centre for Online Learning and Teaching (COLT) & Senior Lecturer, Ghana Communication Technology University
Jul 2015 – Jun 2016 Foundation Pro Vice Chancellor, Laweh Open University College (Now Accra Metropolitan University)
Sep 2014 – Jun 2015 Senior Lecturer & Coordinator, Distance/Online Learning School, University of Professional Studies, Accra
Sep 2012 – Aug 2014 Lecturer & Coordinator, Distance/Online Learning School, University of Professional Studies, Accra
Aug 2012 – Aug 2013 Lecturer & Director of Online Courses/Web Management, Regent University College of Science and Technology, Ghana
Mar 2012 – Aug 2012 Instructional Technologist, American Institute for Research, Columbus, USA
Sep 2011 – Mar 2012 Adjunct Assistant Professor, African American Studies Department, Ohio University, USA
Jun 2011 – Aug 2011 Online Professional Development Specialist, Global Teenager Project, Netherlands
Jan 2011 – Mar 2011 Adjunct Instructor, African American Studies Department, Ohio University, USA
Apr 2010 – Aug 2010 Teaching Assistant, African American Studies Department, Ohio University, USA
Jan 2009 – Mar 2009 Teaching Assistant, African American Studies Department, Ohio University, USA
Jan 2009 – Mar 2009 Teaching Assistant, Instructional Technology Department, Ohio University, USA
Sep 2007 – Jun 2010 Research Assistant, African American Studies Department, Ohio University, USA
2006 – 2010 Adjunct Online Facilitator/Professional Development Specialist, IICD/IEARN
2005 – 2007 Graduate Assistant, African American Studies Department, Ohio University, USA
2003 – 2009 Adjunct Online Facilitator, International Education and Resource Network (IEARN)
2004 – 2005 Senior Research Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, World Education Ghana
1998 – 2003 Executive Director, Rescue Mission Ghana
1995 – 1997 African Regional Director, International Students and Youth Movement for the United Nations (ISMUN)
No. LEADERSHIP ROLES
10.1 Chairman of Governing Council of Peki College of Education. 2019-To date.
10.2 Chairman of Finance Committee of Peki College of Education. 2019-To date.
10.3 Chairman of Entity Tender Committee of Peki College of Education. 2019-To date.
10.4 Chairman of Search Committee of Peki College of Education. 2019-2022.
10.5 Chairman of Audit Implementation Committee of Peki College. 2019-2022.
10.6 Chairman of Ph.D. Advisory Committee. 2016 to date.
10.7 Chairman of School of Graduate Studies and Research Board. 2016 to date.
10.8 General Secretary of Association of Education and Instructional Technologists of Ghana. 2018 to date.
10.9 Council member of Data Link University College, Ghana. Jan. 2016 to 2019.
10.10 Research and Communication Officer at Consumer Advocacy Centre Ghana. 2013 to 2017.
10.11 Board Member Global Teenager Foundation (GTF). 2011 to date.
10.12 President of Instructional Technology Scholars Associates (Ohio University Branch). 2010-2012.
10.13 National President of Ghana United Nations Students and Youth Association (GUNSA). 1997-2001.
10.14 General Secretary Ghana United Nations Students and Youth Association (GUNSA). 1994-1997.
10.15 President of Ghana Book Industry Students and Associates (GABISA). 1993 - 1994.
No. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS / NETWORKS / COMMITTEES
11.1 Member of International Council for Distance Education (ICDE). 2014 to date.
11.2 Member of Africa Council of Distance Education (ACDE). 2014 to date.
11.3 Member of University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), UPSA Branch. 2012 to date.
11.4 Member of American Research Association. 2007 to date.
11.5 Reviewer of Journal articles at International Journal of Education and Development Using Information and Communication Technology (IJEDICT). 2010 to date.
11.6 Reviewer of Journal of University Teaching and Practice. 2022 to date.
11.7 Member of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). 2009 to date.
11.8 Member of Association for Educational Communication and Technology (AECT). 2008 to date.
11.9 Member of International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). 2007 to date.
11.10 Executive Member of Ghana Information Knowledge Sharing Network. 2002-2005.
11.11 Contact Person of International Education and Resource Network in Ghana (IEARN). 2000 to date.
11.12 Member of Global Teenager Project Country Coordinators Network. 1999 to date.
No. ACADEMIC COMMITTEES BEING SERVED AT GHANA COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY
13.1 Member of Academic Programmes Review and Development Committee. 2020 to date.
13.2 Member of Academic Quality Advisory Committee. 2017 to date.
13.3 Member of Technology Advisory Committee. 2017 to date.
13.4 Board Chair of Graduate School Board. 2017 to date.
13.5 Member of GCTU Strategic Planning and Implementation Committee. Oct. 2019 to date.
13.6 Co-chaired GCTU Strategic Planning Committee (2016–2021). 2016–2017.
13.7 Member of Academic Policy Advisory Committee. 2017 to date.
13.8 Member of Academic Board. 2016 to date.
13.9 Member of Appointment and Promotion Committee. 2016 to date.
13.10 Member of Academic Audit Committee. 2016 to date.
13.11 Chairman of Graduate School Academic Disciplinary Committee. 2016 to date.
No. ACADEMIC COMMITTEES SERVED AT UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, ACCRA (UPSA)
14.1 Member of UPSA Strategic Planning Committee. 2013–2015.
14.2 Member of UPSA Graduate Studies Committee. 2013–2015.
14.3 Member of UPSA Academic Audit and Review Committee. 2013–2015.
14.4 Member of UPSA Information Technology Committee. 2013–2015.
14.5 Member of UPSA Research, Conference and Consultancy Committee. 2013–2015.
14.6 Chairman of Faculty of Communication Research and Promotion Committee. 2013–2015.
14.7 Editorial Member of UPSA’s Journal of Business Research. 2013–2015.
14.8 Member of UPSA Publication Committee. 2014–2015.
14.9 Member of UPSA Academic Board. 2013–2016.

Research Areas

Academic programming, Strategic planning, Strategic implementation, Monitoring and evaluation
Curriculum design and development, Curriculum review and auditing
Project research, formulation and management
Design of Institutional Structures, Development of Management Information Systems
Information Communication and Technology for development and management
Designing of online courses, Delivering of online teaching and learning
Facilitation of face-to-face and online professional development courses for K-12 teachers, students, and Higher Education faculty
Lecturing at higher education settings
Knowledge and skills in facilitation of HIV/AIDS training programs and facilitation of online collaborative courses
Communication and development knowledge and skills
Web development skills and Project management skills
Development and management of Learning Management Systems and use of Web 2.0/4.0 tools and platforms
Use of multi-media tools, video conferencing platforms, and presentation skills
Microsoft Office Suite: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS FrontPage; Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Première, Adobe Presenter
Video editing software: Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Movie Maker, Adobe Premiere, Camtasia, Ulead Video Studio 8
Screen capturing software: Camtasia, Jing, SnagIt, Screenr
Audio authoring software: Audacity, Podcasting, Audition, iTunes, GarageBand
E-learning authoring software: Authorware, Captivate, Camtasia, Lectora, Inspiration, Kid Pix, Hot Potato
Web development software: HTML5, Dreamweaver, iWeb, SharePoint Designer, WordPress
Learning Management Systems: Angel, Canvas, Blackboard Learn, Moodle, Sakai, Wiki, Ning, Springboard, Blue Quill, Google Classroom, Articulate 360
Video Conference Platforms: Adobe Connect, Blackboard Collaborate, Webex, WixIQ, GoToMeeting, Skype, Zoom, Microsoft Teams
Web 3.0 tools: Blog, Wiki, Facebook, Google Docs, Flickr, Picasa, Delicious, YouTube, RSS

Conference/Seminars/Workshops

No. CONFERENCE PAPERS/PRESENTATIONS
1 Asiedu, E., Boakye, A.N., Malcalm, E. & Mohammed, M. (2024). AI Enabled Chatbot. Advances in Information Communication Technology and Computing: Proceedings of AICTC.
2 Malcalm, E., Boakye, I. & Asiedu, E. (2024). Digitalization of Educational Resources in Pre-tertiary Education in Ghana: Assessing Impact, Challenges, and Opportunities in Enhancing Learning Outcomes. Information Communication Technology and Computing: Proceedings of AICTC.
3 Malcalm, E., Boakye, I., Hevi, S.S., Asiedu, E. & Anim, E. (2024). Analysis of the effects of artificial intelligence on the academic performance, creativity and innovation of tertiary students in Ghana. The 24th Academy of African Business and Development (AABD) Conference Proceedings.
4 Malcalm, E., Aseidu, E., Abubakar, R., Boakye, I., Obuobisa Darko, T., Abubakar, N.J. & Nyarko Boakye, A. (2023). Analysis of the effect of Artificial Intelligence on the academic performance, creativity and innovation of tertiary students in Ghana. Threat Conference Proceeding.
5 Malcalm, E., Dzisi, S. & Boakye, I. (2023). Examination of the State of Technological Innovations in Entrepreneurial Startups Incubators at Selected Universities in Ghana. 23rd African Academy of Business Developers Annual Conference, University of East London, UK, 16th–20th May 2023.
6 Malcalm, E. & Boakye, I. (2023). Examining locus of control as a moderator in the relationship between personality traits and ethical leadership in selected basic schools in Ghana. 23rd African Academy of Business Developers Annual Conference, University of East London, UK, 16th–20th May 2023.
7 Malcalm, E. & Fiagbe-Alabi, G.A. (2023). Assessment of the perception of males on females in leadership: A case of the National Insurance Commission of Ghana. 23rd African Academy of Business Developers Annual Conference, University of East London, UK, 16th–20th May 2023.
8 Malcalm, E. (2021). Faculty capacity building for effective online education delivery. International Virtual Conference 2021, University of Education Winneba, Ghana, 18th–19th May 2021.
9 Malcalm, E. & Mogtari, M. (2021). Examination of the state of international business competence in identifying and developing business module for Auto-Zone Spare Parts Ltd in Ghana. 6th International Conference on Business Management and Entrepreneurial Development (ICBMED 2021), UPSA, Accra, 15th–16th April 2021.
10 Malcalm, E. & Banahene, H. (2021). An assessment of labour turnover in the ancillary services of the financial industry in Ghana: A case study of the Audit Service. 6th International Conference on Business Management and Entrepreneurial Development (ICBMED 2021), UPSA, Accra, 15th–16th April 2021.
11 Malcalm, E. & Dankyi, A. (2021). Exploring retention factors among millennials in the workplace: A case study of CBD Organization, Ghana. 6th International Conference on Business Management and Entrepreneurial Development (ICBMED 2021), UPSA, Accra, 15th–16th April 2021.
12 Malcalm, E., Ampadu, S. & Boakye, I. (2021). Relationship between leadership style, school climate and academic performance. 6th International Conference on Business Management and Entrepreneurial Development (ICBMED 2021), UPSA, Accra, 15th–16th April 2021.
13 Malcalm, E. (2020). Harnessing 21st century digital transformation for Africa’s socio-economic development. World Robotics Conference, Webinar, 9th June 2020.
14 Malcalm, E. (2019). Education and Training in the Oil and Gas Sector: Challenges and Prospects in Ghana. 4th Africa Oil and Gas Talent Summit, Sheraton Four Points Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria, 30th–31st October 2019.
15 Budu, G. & Malcalm, E. (2019). Exploring Socrative Application Software as a Formative Assessment Tool for Teaching and Learning at Ghana Technology University College. International Conference on Open Distance and e-learning (ICoDeL), University of Ghana, 22nd–24th October 2019.
16 Malcalm, E. (2018). Delivering Employability Skills for Sustainable Africa Oil Industry: Achieving Synergy with Business, Education and Government. 3rd Africa Oil & Gas Talent Summit 2018, Four Points Sheraton, Lagos, Nigeria, 24th–25th October 2018.
17 Malcalm, E. (2017). Education and Training in the Age of Digital Imperatives for Global Relevance and Industry Impact. 2nd Africa Oil and Gas Talent Summit 2017, Ibis Hotel, Airport City, Accra, Ghana, 11th–12th October 2017.
18 Malcalm, E. & Chang-Naah, J.B. (2015). Effects of Leadership Style on Organizational Performance in Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Ghana. International Conference on Business Management and Entrepreneurial Development (ICBMED), UPSA, 23rd–24th April 2015.
No. PAPERS PRESENTED AT NATIONAL EVENTS / INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS ATTENDED AND ORGANISED
1 Served as Distinguished Guest Speaker at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology E-Learning Conference, presented paper on “Ethical AI and Digital Transformation in Advancing Social Sciences and Humanities” at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology from 24th-25th 2025.
2 Served as Resource Person for the Institute of Digital Marketing during a two-week Project Innovation Management Course. From 15th - 30th May 2023.
3 Served as Resource Person for Institute of Digital Marketing during a two-week Digital Marketing and Advanced Communication 28th February-11th March 2023.
4 Presented a paper titled “COVID 19 Pandemic and the Role of Technology within the Lockdown in Ghana” organized by University of Education, Winneba COVID 19-Webinar 8 held via Webinar on June 19, 2020.
5 Presented paper titled “Developing Policy Framework for Online Learning at Higher Educational Institutions” organized by Ghana Technology University College held on April 17, 2020.
6 Presented paper titled “Leveraging Emerging Technologies within Civil Society Organizations Sector in the 21st Century in Africa” organized by Philanthropy Ghana Forum during 2020 Civil Society Organizations New Year School. Held on January 8, 2020.
7 Participated and chaired Track 2 of 2nd International Conference on Education and Entrepreneurship held at Ghana Technology University College, Tesano. September 11-12, 2019.
8 Participated in Quality Assurance Knowledge and Skills Training Workshop for Higher Education Personnel in the 21st century held by Association of African Universities at Accra. May 21-24, 2019.
9 Facilitated Workshop on Certificate in Online Teaching under the topic “Ensuring Quality Assurance for Designing and Developing Online Course Materials” for Ghana Technology University Faculty Members held at Ghana Technology University College. May 6-10, 2019.
10 Facilitated Workshop on Certificate in Online Teaching under the topic “Ensuring Quality Assurance for Designing and Developing Online Course Materials” for University of Ghana Online Learning Support Team held at Ghana Technology University College. March 11-15, 2019.
11 Coordinated Workshop on Overview of Open and Distance Learning (Train of Trainers Workshop) organized by Commonwealth of Learning and Regional Training and Research Institute for Open and Distance Learning held in Accra. 25th-27th June, 2018.
12 Participated in Workshop on Overview of Open and Distance Learning (Train of Trainers Workshop) organized by Commonwealth of Learning and Regional Training and Research Institute for Open and Distance Learning held in Accra. 25-27 June, 2018.
13 Delivered paper titled “Delivering Effective and Efficient Teaching and Learning using the state of the Art Educational Technologies” at the 2018 Open, Online and Flexible Learning Seminar organized by Koforidua Technical University held on 15th-16th May, 2018.
14 Participated in the third leg of International Dean’s Course held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. February 5-8, 2018.
15 Participated in Public Forum on Higher Education under the theme “Ranking and Internationalization in Education: New Development and Implications for African Universities” held at Makerere University, Uganda on November 8, 2017.
16 Participated in second leg of International Dean’s Course held in Kampala, Uganda. November 8-10, 2017.
17 Participated in first leg of International Dean’s Course held in Osnabruck and Berlin, Germany June 19-30, 2017.
18 Participated in the Sustainable Development Goals Center for Africa Conference: Mobilizing African Intellectuals Towards Quality Tertiary Education, Rwanda July 5-7, 2017.
19 Presented paper titled “The State of Quality Assurance Measures At Transnational Educational System in Ghana: The Case Study of Ghana Technology University College and Accra Institute of Technology” and chaired session at International Conference on Education, Technology and Entrepreneurship (ICTE) held at Ghana Technology University College, Accra. June 12-14, 2017.
20 Participated in 14th General Conference and Golden Jubilee celebrations of Association of African Universities (AAU) held at La Palm Royal Hotel, Accra June 5-8, 2017.
21 Participated and Chaired a session at E-learning Africa Conference held at Kempinski Hotel, Cairo, Egypt. May 23-26, 2016.
22 Participated and Chaired a session at International Conference on Business and Entrepreneurial Development held at University of Professional Studies (UPSA). April 21-22, 2016.
23 Participated in Senior Academic Leadership Training (SALT) held for University Council members at Mensvic Grand Hotel, Accra. 29 March - 1 April 2016.
24 Facilitated Workshop for 30 Adolescent Health Service Providers on E-learning System at Hotel Joy Flux Conference Hall, Kumasi, Ghana. 13-18 March 2016.
25 Facilitated Workshop for 30 Community Health Tutors on E-learning System at Hotel Joy Flux Conference Hall, Kumasi, Ghana. 13-18 March 2016.
26 Facilitated Workshop for Subject Matter Experts writing Adolescent Health Manual on E-learning System at Koforidua, Ghana. 9-12 February 2016.
27 Facilitated Workshop for 30 Adolescent Health Service Providers on E-learning System at SSNIT Conference Hall, Takoradi, Ghana. March 6-11, 2016.
28 Participated in Regional Workshop on Leadership Development in Open and Distance Learning and Dual Mode at Higher Institutions organised by RETRIDAL & NOUN, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. September 28-30, 2015.
29 Chaired Sessions: Track 5: Small Business and Enterprise Development and Track 7: Business Psychology and Organizational Behaviour at International Conference on Business Management and Entrepreneurial Development (ICBMED), UPSA. April 23-24, 2015.
30 Participated and served as panellist to set up Massive Open Online Courses for African Universities at the 4th Africa Council for Distance Education Conference and General Assembly, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. 6-9 June 2014.
31 Presented paper titled “Engaging Adult Learners: Developing Distance Learning Programmes for Single Mothers Seeking to Acquire Degree Courses” at E-Learning Africa 2014 Conference, Kampala, Uganda. May 26-28, 2014.
32 Participated in Strengthening Higher Education Systems in Ghana workshop organised by the National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE) to develop framework on Open University System in Ghana, Accra. 26-27 February 2014 and 29-30 April 2014.
33 Participated in Regional Open Distance Learning Workshop held in Victoria Island, Lagos. 25-29 November 2013.
34 Participated in 2013 African Journal Online Workshop, Dakar, Senegal. 7-12 October 2013.
35 Presented paper titled “High Impact Education: Technology Infused Innovations for a Changing World” at Global Challenges and Opportunities Conference, Wheelock College, Boston, USA. June 19-23, 2013.
36 Presented paper titled “Adult Education and Utilization of New Technologies for Online Learning in Higher Educational Institutions in Ghana” at E-Learning Conference, Windhoek, Namibia. May 29-31, 2013.
37 Presented paper titled “Policymakers’ Impact on ICT Education: Phenomenological Case Study of a Ghanaian Model Senior High School” at the 2nd Workshop on Information Technology and Systems, GIMPA, Accra, Ghana. January 29, 2013.
38 Served as Faculty Advisor to selected American College students at President Barack Obama’s Inaugural Ceremony, Washington DC. January 15-24, 2013.
39 Co-organised professional development Workshop for K-12 Teachers in South-west Ohio, USA on IEARN Virtual Collaborative Projects, Cincinnati, Ohio. August 5-7, 2010.
40 Served as a facilitator and presented paper on “IEARN on Collaborative Projects in USA” at STEM Conference for K-12 Teachers, University of Cincinnati, Ohio. September 6, 2010.
41 Presented paper titled “Bridging the Digital Divide in Ghanaian Schools” at International Education and Resource Network (IEARN), Barrie, Canada. July 12-17, 2010.
42 Presented paper titled “Integrating ICT in Ghanaian Schools: A case study of Rural and Urban Schools” at E-Learning Africa 2010 Conference, Lusaka, Zambia. May 26-28, 2010.
43 Presented paper titled “Diffusion of ICT in Ghanaian Schools” at E-Learning Africa Conference, Accra, Ghana. May 25-28, 2008.
44 Presented paper: “Flattening the World – The Prospect of Fiber Optic Technology in Africa” at World Information Technology Forum (WITFOR), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. August 22-24, 2007.
45 Participated and presented paper titled “Using ICT in HIV/AIDS Education” at African Preparatory Conference of World Summit for Information Society, Accra, Ghana. January 29 - February 4, 2005.
46 Participated and presented paper titled “The use of Social Media in Schools” at Information Communication and Technology for African Schools Conference, Gaborone, Botswana. April 27 - May 2, 2003.
47 Participated and presented paper titled “The Role of Youth in Information Communication and Technology” at The Global Knowledge Partners Conference, Malaysia. April 15-29, 2000.
No. ON-GOING PROJECTS / CONSULTANCIES
1 Serving as Consultant to the Minister of Education on Virtual Senior High School Project.
2 Developing National E-Learning Framework for Tertiary Education Institutions. 2020-2025.
No. MAJOR MILESTONES / CONSULTANCIES ACCOMPLISHED
1 Developed E-learning Policy for Ghana Health Service, 2022.
2 Developed a five-year E-learning Strategic Plan for Ghana Health Service, 2022.
3 Co-chaired Ghana Communication Technology University’s Strategic Planning Committee for Vision, 2025.
4 Consulted for USAID/FHI 360 Ghana Learning Project on Satellite delivery of educational programmes. Early Grade Reading Program (2017–2019) provided training to 50,000+ GES staff, benefiting 700,000+ students.
5 Consulted for Ghana College of Nurses & Midwives on development of online courses (2017–2018).
6 Designed and developed Institutional Structure/Job descriptions for the Academic Division of Ghana Armed Forces Staff Command College, 2019.
7 Consulted for INCLUDE on Endline review of INCLUDE Knowledge Platform on Inclusive Development Policies (2014–2017).
8 Consulted for Department of Information Technology on Developing Research Framework at Bugema University, Kampala Uganda (2017–2019).
9 Chaired the first DBA/Ph.D. CASS Europe viva Committee at GTUC, Nov 23–24, 2017.
10 Served as a panel member to assess the LLB, MLL, Ph.D. in Law at Laweh Open University College, Nov 20, 2017.
11 Consulted for Ghana Health Services to design and deploy E-learning programme for Adolescent Health Service Providers (2016–2017).
12 Spear-headed restructuring of academic and administrative roles for faculty/staff at Graduate School, Ghana Technology University College.
13 Led development of 5-year Strategic Plan (2017–2022) for Data Link University College.
14 Co-chaired GCTU Strategic Planning Advisory Committee; co-led development of 5-year Strategic Plan (2016–2021).
15 Served as External Panel member of GTUC/CASS Ph.D. candidature proposal defense, May 2016.
16 Consulted for Jhpiego by assisting to organize Workshop on Online Material development for Nurses and Midwives, May 2015.
17 Panel member to assess the M.A. Distance Education and E-Learning Programme of University of Ghana, Legon.
18 As Coordinator of Distance Learning School, established UPSA Distance Learning School (2013); developed policy docs, coordinated material development & workshops for faculty.
19 Evaluated CODEO 2012 Election activities (2013).
20 Consulted for Star Ghana on M&E tools development for CDD and IFP staff (2012/2013).
21 Consulted for Star Ghana to assess QA and build human capacity on Monitoring & Evaluation for 10 CSOs (2012).
22 Consulted for British Council Ghana, IICD, iEARN on use of ICT in classroom (2011).
23 As Research & Teaching Assistant, Ohio University (2005–2011), supported LMS design, department website, and taught online courses.
24 As Senior Research & Monitoring Coordinator, World Education Ghana (2004/2005), trained officers on UNAIDS CRIS, managed databases, coordinated research with USAID.
25 As Executive Director, Rescue Mission Ghana, sourced funds for Global Teenager Project integrating ICT in pedagogy.
26 As Executive Director, Rescue Mission Ghana, sourced funding for HIV/AIDS projects (2004–2006) with Ghana AIDS Commission & GRACE USA.
27 African Regional Director of ISMUN (2001–2005), coordinated activities of member branches in sub-region.
28 National President of GUNSA, steered 1st African Youth Conference on Sexual Health, Accra, 1996.
29 Coordinator of GUNSA Family Life Education Project (1997–2004), led Peer Educators in Greater Accra, Eastern & Western Regions.

Honours/Awards

HONOURS/AWARDS
Awarded for contribution towards Oil and Gas Talent Development in Africa at the 4th Oil and Gas Conference held in Lagos, Nigeria on 31st October 2019.
Recipient of German Academic Exchange International Dean’s Course Award for Africa 2017/2018 Fellowship
Recipient of USAID/United States Telecommunication Training Institute for Satellite and Internet Delivery of Educational Television and Multimedia, 2014.