Dr. Emmanuel Freeman is a seasoned computer scientist, a senior lecturer, and the head of the department for the computer science department and the head of the Centre for Online Learning and Teaching at the Ghana Communication Technology University.
He is a professional IT Practitioner, Educational Technologist, Software Developer, and Business Analyst with increasing responsibilities in leading change, where proven decision-making and system engineering abilities and artificial intelligence (AI) are used for improving productivity. He has both industrial and academic experience for over a decade now. He has excellent teaching and research experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Educational Technology, and E-learning.
Dr. Freeman has offered diverse expertise and responsibilities in the capacity of a principal research leader, project leader, trainer of trainers, facilitator, and systems developer. Projects he has led and provided consultancy services for are AI, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in STEM Education, Artificial Intelligence in the field of HRM, e-health and Education, Web-based applications, Learning Management Systems, etc.
He has trained over 1,000+ academic and non-academic staff on AI, Educational Technologies, e-learning administration, IT Solutions, and research skills through the Association of Africa Universities and Ghana Communication Technology University for the past eight years. His expertise in the fields of Computer Science, Educational Technologies, Information Technology, and Research has been felt both locally and internationally.
He has attended and presented research papers at several international conferences and has also made an extensive contribution to knowledge through publications in reputable journals and book chapters with a total of about 35+ publications to his credit.
His research interests include Augmented and Virtual reality, Nature Inspired Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, Educational Technology, E-learning, and Computer Science Education.
Dr. Emmanuel Freeman completed his PhD in Computer Science and Post-doctoral Fellow at the University of South Africa, a Master of Information Technology from the Open University Malaysia / AIT, BSc. IT at Valley View University and Accra Institute of Technology and PgCert in Higher Education Associate Practice (with Distinction) from Coventry University, UK.
| No. | PUBLICATION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nketsiah, R.N., Millham, R.C., Agbehadji, I.E., Freeman, E., Epizitone, A. (2024). Optimising a Formulated Cost Model to Minimise Labour Cost of Computer Networking Infrastructure: A Systematic Review. In: Guarda, T., Portela, F., Diaz-Nafria, J.M. (eds) Advanced Research in Technologies, Information, Innovation and Sustainability. ARTIIS 2023. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 1935. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-48858-0_34 |
| 2 | Nketsiah, R.N., Agbehadji, I.E., Millham, R.C., Iwarere, S.A., Freeman, E. (2024). Trends in Computer Networking Congestion Control: A Bibliometric Analysis. In: Guarda, T., Portela, F., Diaz-Nafria, J.M. (eds) Advanced Research in Technologies, Information, Innovation and Sustainability. ARTIIS 2023. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 1935. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-48858-0_38 |
| 3 | Millham, R. C., Agbehadji, I. E., and Freeman, E. (2023). Nature-Inspired Algorithms and Smart City Applications. In J. Wang (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Data Science and Machine Learning (pp. 2251-2270). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998- 9220-5.ch135 |
| 4 | Mensah E. A., Abeku B. I., Senyo L. F., and Freeman E. (2021) Emergency Remote Teaching and Learning (ERTL) During COVID-19: The Ghana Communication Technology University Experience. In: Handbook of Research on Inequities in Online Education During Global Crises, IGI Global pp. 321-339. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998- 6533-9.ch017 |
| 5 | Millham R., Agbehadji I.E., Freeman E. (2020) Business Intelligence. In: Fong S., Millham R. (eds) Bio-inspired Algorithms for Data Streaming and Visualization, Big Data Management, and Fog Computing. Springer Tracts in Nature-Inspired Computing. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6695-0_11 |
| No. | SELECTED CONFERENCE PAPERS |
|---|---|
| 1 | Modey, P., Freeman, E., Opoku-Yeboah, S. and Avulekpor, E. (2024) A Hybrid Security Algorithm in Container-based Virtualization Environments Using Residue Number Systems, IEEE 2024 Conference on Information Communications Technology and Society (ICTAS), Durban, South Africa, pp. 107-112, doi: 10.1109/ICTAS59620.2024.10507123. |
| 2 | Nketsiah, R. N., Agbehadji, I. E., Millham, R. C., and Freeman, E. (2024) Rule of Thumb for Estimating Workforce Allocations (ROT4WFA) for Computer Networking Projects. IEEE Conference on Information Communications Technology and Society (ICTAS), Durban, South Africa, 2024, pp. 113-119, doi: 10.1109/ICTAS59620.2024.10507124. |
| 3 | Nketsiah, R. N., R. Charles Millham, Agbehadji, I. E., E. Freeman and R. K. Agbehadzi (2024) Fox Prey Optimisation: A Novel Multi-Objective Approach for Congestion Control in Wired Computer Networks. IEEE Conference on Information Communications Technology and Society (ICTAS), Durban, South Africa, 2024, pp. 120-127, doi: 10.1109/ICTAS59620.2024.10507150. |
| 4 | Freeman E., Quaye. D. A, and Agbehadji I. E. (2019) Nature-inspired search method for IoT-based water leakage location detection system. International Conference on Mechatronics, Remote Sensing, Information Systems and Industrial Information Technologies (ICMRSISIIT), Ghana, 2019, pp. 1-8, doi: 10.1109/ICMRSISIIT46373.2020.9405879. |
| 5 | Freeman E., Agbehadji I. E, Frimpong S.O., and Millham R. C. (2019) Nature-Inspired Search Method for Location Optimization of Smart Health Care System. nternational Conference on Mechatronics, Remote Sensing, Information Systems and Industrial Information Technologies (ICMRSISIIT), Ghana, 2019, pp. 1-8, doi: 10.1109/ICMRSISIIT46373.2020.9405879. |
| 6 | Freeman E. Antwi-Boampong A., Baffoe-Kodom A. O, (2019) Students’ Learning Experience within a Blended Learning Environment in a Higher Education Institution in Ghana, Proceedings of 18th European Conference on e-Learning (ECEL19), Alborg University, Copenhagen, Denmark. |
| 7 | Antwi-Boampong A., Freeman E., Maut H., (2019) A Thematic and Grounded Theory Understanding of Faculty Adoption of Blended Learning in Higher Education Proceedings of 18th European Conference on e-Learning (ECEL19), Alborg University, Copenhagen, Denmark |
| 8 | Asunka S., Freeman E., (2019), Learner Support for Students within a Blended Learning Environment, International Conference of Internet Security and Internet of Things, (ICSIoT, 2019), Accra, Ghana. |
| 9 | Nabare W. K., Freeman E. (2019), An Innovative Technique for Analyzing Network Performance and Congestion in a Hybrid Network Topology, International Conference on Computing, Computational Modelling and Applications (ICCMA), 2019 IEEE, DOI: 10.1109/ICCMA.2019.00017. |
| 10 | Jahan A. N, Freeman E. (2019), Modelling Total Quality Management Framework for Higher Education Institutions in Ghana, International Conference on Computing, Computational Modelling and Applications (ICCMA), 2019 IEEE, DOI 10.1109/ICCMA.2019.00021 |
| 10 | Jahan A. N, Freeman E. (2019), Modelling Total Quality Management Framework for Higher Education Institutions in Ghana, International Conference on Computing, Computational Modelling and Applications (ICCMA), 2019 IEEE, DOI 10.1109/ICCMA.2019.00021 |
| 11 | Asunka S., Freeman E., Sheeta Arthur L. (2018), Implementing Constructivist Pedagogy in a Flipped Mode in a Postgraduate Course, Proceedings of ICERI2018 Conference, 12th- 14th November 2018, Seville, Spain ISBN: 978-84-09-05948-5 |
| 12 | Freeman E., Asunka S. Sheeta Arthur L. (2018), Activity Based Learning Approach In Teaching Programming Languages, Proceedings of ICERI2018 Conference, 12th-14th November 2018, Seville, Spain ISBN: 978-84-09-05948-5 |
| 13 | Freeman E. (2016), Towards Adoption of M-Learning Technologies in Tertiary Education, Proceeding from International Conference on Education, Development and Innovation, Accra -Ghana, ISBN: 978-9988-2-3994-7 |
| 14 | Freeman E. (2017), Green Computing Model for Computer Users in Ghana: An Approach to Sustainable Energy Use, Proceeding from International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Business & Technology, 340-35, Accra – Ghana |
| 15 | Baah-Acquah P., Freeman E. (2017), Critical Assessment of the Positive Impact of E- commerce Adoption on Commercial Banks in Ghana, Proceeding from International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Business & Technology, 332-339, Accra – Ghana |
| 16 | Baah-Acquah P., Freeman E., Perry E. (2017), Effects of capital structure choice on profitability of oil marketing companies in Ghana (OMCs): Case studies of Ghana Oil Company limited and total petroleum Ghana limited, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, ISSN: 2349-4182, Volume 4, Issue 3, Pp. 117-122 |
| No. | JOURNAL ARTICLES |
|---|---|
| 1 | Asare, J. W., Brown-Acquaye, W. L., Ujakpa, M. M., Freeman, E., & Appiahene, P. (2024). Application of machine learning approach for iron deficiency anaemia detection in children using conjunctiva images. Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, 45, 101451. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imu.2024.101451. |
| 2 | Frimpong, S.O., Agbehadji, I.E., Abayomi, A., Millham R. C., Freeman, E., and Ujakpa M.M. (2023) Economic and reliability determination of sustainable renewable energy mix based on social spider prey optimization algorithm. Soft Computing 27, 10687– 10718 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00500-023-08231-8 |
| 3 |
Agbehadji, I.E.; Abayomi, A.; Bui, K.-H.N.; Millham, R.C., Freeman, E. (2022) Nature-Inspired Search Method and Custom Waste Object Detection and Classification Model for Smart Waste Bin. Sensors 2022, 22, 6176. https://doi.org/10.3390/s22166176 |
| 4 | Baah-Acquah P., Freeman E., (2016), E-commerce in the Banking Industry of Ghana: An Innovative Approach to Maximize Banking Profit and Market Share, The International Journal of Business & Management, Vol. 4, Issue 10, pp. 335, ISSN 2321–8916 |
| 5 | Freeman E., (2016), Saving the Planet: An Assessment of Green Computing Practice among Tertiary Institutions in Ghana, Journal of Education Development and Innovation (JEDI), 1(1), 2508-1179. |
| 6 | Baah-Acquah P., Freeman E., Perry E. E, (2017), Relationship between capital structure and profitability of oil marketing companies, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, ISSN: 2349-4182, Volume 4, Issue 3, pp. 110-116 |
| 7 | Baah-Acquah P., Freeman E., (2016), An Assessment of E-commerce Adoption in the Banking Industry of Ghana, The International Journal of Business & Management, Vol. 4, Issue 10, pp. 346, ISSN 2321–8916. |
| No. | SUBMITTED JOURNAL ARTICLES |
|---|---|
| 1 | Freeman E., Agbehadji I. E., Abayomi A., Millham R. C. and Ujakpa M.M. Bio-inspired Computational Intelligence (Bi-COIN) Cyber-security Architecture Used During COVID- 19: A Bibliometric Analysis. |
| 2 | Freeman E., Sanders, I., Chimbo B. The Effects of Activity-based Computer Programming Instruction on Students Learning Experiences: Undergraduate Students Perspectives. |
| DATE | DEGREE/QUALIFICATION | INSTITUTION |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-2021 | PhD. Computer Science | University of South Africa |
| 2016-2017 | PgCert. in International Higher Education Practice with Distinction | Coventry University, UK |
| 2013-2015 | Master of Information Technology | Open University Malaysia, Malaysia |
| 2010-2012 | BSc. Information Technology(Network Systems) | Accra Institute of Technology, Accra, Ghana |
| 2008-2010 | BSc. Information Technology | Valley View University, Oyibi - Accra |
| 2004-2007 | WASSCE, General Science Certificate | Assin Manso Senior High School, Assin Manso |
| PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS / TRAINING |
|---|
| Fellow, Higher Education Associate (FHEA), UK |
| Member, Institute of Information Technology Professionals, South Africa (IITPSA) |
| Member, Association of Educational & Instructional Technologists Ghana (AEITG). |
| Member, Institute of Information Technology Professionals, Ghana (IITP) |
| DATE | POSITION HELD |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, University of South Africa (UNISA) |
| Feb 2024 - Date | Head of Computer Science Department, Ghana Communication Technology University, (GCTU) |
| August, 2017 - Date | Head, Centre for Online Learning and Teaching, Ghana Communication Technology University, (GCTU) |
| February 2023 – Date | Senior Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Computing and Information Systems, Ghana Communication Technology University, (GCTU) |
| April 2016 – Jan 2023 | Lecturer, Computer Science Department, Ghana Communication Technology University, (GCTU) |
| Jan 3, 2014 – 31 March 2016 | Lecturer, Accra Institute of Technology, (AIT) |
| 2013 – 31, March 2016 |
Head of Unit: E-learning Administrator, curriculum Developer and Instructional Technologist, Accra Institute of Technology, (AIT) |
| 2013-2015 | Research Assistant and Systems Developer, Accra Institute of Technology, (AIT) |
| 2011-2013 | National Service Personnel, E- learning Administrator, and Research Assistant Accra Institute of Technology, (AIT) |
| AREAS OF EXPERTISE |
|---|
| Computer Programming (PHP, ASP.NET, MYSQL, C#, VB.NET, JOOMLA, JAVA, C++) |
| Data Analysis (PLS, SPSS AMOS, R, SPSS, MATLAB, Excel) |
| E-learning Platforms and Technology Enhanced Teaching and Learning Tools (Moodle, Sakai, Schoology, Adobe Spark, Screencast, Padlet, Socrative, Google Forms etc.) |
| Technology Enhanced Teaching Approaches (Flipped teaching, Open and Distance Learning, Activity-based teaching, Blended Learning, Online Instruction, etc.) |
| Microsoft Office Suite and Multimedia development with (Coral Draw, Photoshop, and Fireworks) |
| Augmented and Virtual Reality |
| Artificial Intelligence |
| Bio-Inspired / Nature-Inspired Algorithms |
| Machine Learning |
| Computer Science Education |
| Internet of Things (IoT) |
| E-learning |
| DATE | CONFERENCE/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3i Africa Summit, Ghana International Conference Centre (Speaker). |
| 2022 | Workshop on Open and Distance Learning in Ghana, organized by Commonwealth of Leaning (COL), Laweh Open University, Ghana (Participant). |
| 2022 | E-Learning in HEIs – Post COVID-19 Experience, Accra (Lead Facilitator) |
| 2021 | International Conference on Computing, Computational Modelling and Applications (ICCMA), France (Co-Author and Presenter) |
| 2020 | 12 Weeks Certificate Program on Faculty Online Teaching Modular Training, Association of Africa Universities, AAU. (Co-Facilitator). |
| 2019 | 18th European Conference on e-Learning (ECEL19), Alborg University, Copenhagen, Denmark (Author and Presenter) |
| 2019 | 2019 Annual Conference of the South African Institute of Computer Scientists and Information Technologists (SAICSIT), South Africa. (Presenter and Bester PhD Poster Award) |
| 2019 | School of Computing Doctorial Symposium, University of South Africa, Florida Campus, South Africa (Participant). |
| 2019 | Certificate for Teaching Online, Ghana Communication Technology University, GCTU, Tesano-Accra. (Lead Facilitator). |
| 2019 | Certificate in Instructional Technology, Ghana Communication Technology University, GCTU, Tesano-Accra. (Lead Facilitator). |
| 2019 | Workshop on Faculty Development, Association of Africa Universities, AAU, Accra. (Co-Facilitator). |
| 2019 | International Conference on Computing, Computational Modelling and Applications (ICCMA), France (Co-Author and Presenter) |
| 2019 | Workshop on Faculty Development, Association of Liberian Universities, ALU, Monronvia, Liberia. (Facilitator). |
| 2018 | Workshop on Technology Enhanced Teaching and Learning, Ghana Communication Technology University, GCTU, Tesano-Accra. (Lead Facilitator). |
| 2018 | International Conference on Open, Distance, and e- Learning, University of Ghana, Legon-Accra, Ghana (Participant). |
| 2018 | International Conference of Education, Development and Innovation, (INCEDI 2018), Methodist University College Ghana, Accra. (Participant & Conference Workshop Facilitator) |
| 2018 | Workshop on Open and Distance Learning in Ghana, organized by Commonwealth of Leaning (COL), University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana (Participant). |
| 2018 | – Post-Graduate Research Symposium, University of South Africa, School of Computing, Johannesburg, South Africa. (Participant). |
| 2018 | Innovation and Technology Transfer workshops, University of South Africa, Pretoria. (Participant). |
| 2018 | International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Business & Technology (ICEBUT), Accra, Ghana. Session Chairman on Entrepreneurship, Business & Technology. (Participant). |
| 2018 | Workshop on Technology Enhanced Teaching and Learning, International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Business & Technology (ICEBUT), Accra, Ghana. (Conference Workshop Facilitator). |
| 2017 |
IEEE Virtual Events Program in Africa on Smart Grid Technology, Accra, Ghana. (Participant and Panel Member) |
| 2017 | International Conference of Education, Development and Innovation, (INCEDI 2017), Accra International Conference Center, Accra, Ghana. (Invited Guest and Presenter). |
| 2017 | Workshop on Technology Enhanced Teaching and Learning, Coventry University, UK and GCTU, Tesano-Accra. (Lead Facilitator). |
| 2017 | International Conference on Education, Technology and Entrepreneurship (ICETE), GCTU, Accra. (Conference Committee Member and Reviewer) |
| 2017 | New Dynamics and Quality Standards in Teaching Graduate School Programs, Coventry University & GCTU, Accra. (Participant). |
| 2017 | International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Business & Technology (ICEBUT), M-Plaza, Accra. (Participant). |
| 2016 | Writing quality research works for publications, GCTU Takoradi Campus by Dr. Kofi Bobi Berimah (Director of Research, GCTU) (Participant). |
| 2016 | International Conference of Education, Development and Innovation, (INCEDI 2016), Tang Palace Hotel, Accra. (Participant). |
| 2015 | China-Ghana South-South Cooperation on Renewable Energy Technology Transfer Project, Oak Plaza, Accra. (Participant). |
| 2015 | International Research Initiative Conference (IRIC 2015), Accra. (Local Organizing Executive Secretary). |
| 2015 |
2nd Africa Technology Conference, Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra. (Participant). |
| 2015 | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) Conference 2015, Kofi Anna ICT Centre of Excellence, Accra. (Participant). |
| 2015 | Accra Institute of Technology (AIT) Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Expo 2015, Accra. (Technical Coordinator) |
| 2014 |
International Research Initiative Conference (IRIC 2014). (Local Organizing Executive Secretary). |
| 2014 |
Accra Institute of Technology- Workshop on development and procedure for setting exam questions using Bloom’s Taxonomy by Prof. Clement K. Dzidonu. (Participant). |
| 2013 |
Accra Institute of Technology- Workshop on development and procedure for setting exam questions using Bloom’s Taxonomy by Prof. Clement K. Dzidonu. (Participant). |
| 2012 | Ghana- India Kofi Annan Advanced Information Technology Institute Accra - Seminar on “Mobile Application Development”. (Participant). |
| 2012 |
Serve Ghana Ltd. at Valley View University - Seminar on Entrepreneurship. (Participant). |
| 2011 | Ghana Education Service - Seminar on Teaching ICT, Assin Foso. (Participant). |
| 2011 | Ghana- India Kofi Annan Advanced Information Technology Institute - Seminar on “New Trends of Information Technology in Ghana”. (Participant). |
| 2011 | Institute of Computer Science (Valley View University) - Seminar on the topic “Research Methodology for Computer Science” by Dr. Dominic Damoah. Research Director VVU Institute of Computer Science. (Participant). |
| 2010 | Ghana Education Service - Workshop for Teachers of ICT in Senior High School, at Assin North Senior High School. (Participant). |
| DATE | AWARDS |
|---|---|
| 2019 - 2022 | NRF Funding Award (2019 - 2022) - University of South Africa |
| 2023 | Post-doctoral Research Fellow (2023) - University of South Africa |
| 2019 | Best Paper Award – South African Institute of Computer Scientists and Information Technologists (SAICSIT) 2019 |
Passionate about advancing Mathematical, Statistical and Scientific knowledge, and my dedication to teaching, research, and mentorship reflect my commitment to the academic community. I believe in the transformative power of education and research in shaping the future of Mathematics and Statistics.
| DATE | DEGREE/QUALIFICATION | INSTITUTION | (2019 - Date)/td> | Ph.D. Candidate in Mathematics | University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa,Ghana |
|---|---|---|
| (2011 - 2013) | Master of Science in Industrial Mathematics | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana |
| (2005 - 2009) | Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics | University of Cape Coast,Ghana |
| (1998 -2001) | Certificate “A” 3 Year Post Secondary | Akatsi Teacher Training College, Ghana |
Eric Amoateng joined the Department of Electrical and Electronics, Faculty of
Engineering, Ghana Communications Technology University (GCTU) in 2022, and has
since been teaching courses in Signals and Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Digital
Systems, Electromagnetic Field Theory and Electromagnetic Interference.
He received his B.S degree in Telecommunication Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah
University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, in 2009 and his M.S degree in
Electrical Engineering with Specialization in Signal Processing and Wave Propagation
at Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden in 2013. He started his lecturing career in 2013
at Kaaf University College. He has also lectured at Accra Institute of Technology (AIT)
in Accra, Ghana
Eric has also worked as a head of renewable energy systems at Rhema Engineering
Solutions, providing technical support to installation team and designing and analyzing
solar power systems.
He is currently a PhD candidate, studying Telecommunication Engineering, at the
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana.
His research interests include intelligent reflecting surfaces, reconfigurable and beam
steering antennas, graphene-based devices, metamaterials and metasurfaces.
| No. | PUBLICATION |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 D. O. Ampofo and E. Amoateng, A study on optimal locations of distributed generations considering various objective functions using genetic algorithm, International Research Initiative Conference, Accra, Ghana. |
| 2 | 2012 E. Amoateng, Computation of the arc length from the shadow boundary of a CAD object, Linnaeus University, Master Thesis., Sweden. |
| DATE | DEGREE/QUALIFICATION | INSTITUTION | March 2020 | GTUC-Teaching Skills Masters Class | Masterclass with Advance HE, UK, Accra |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 – 2017 | Pg Certificate In Higher Education Academic Practice | Coventry University – GTUC Accra |
| Currently | Graduate: PhD Mathematics | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Tech. Kumasi |
| 2003 – 2005 | Graduate: MSc Mathematics | University of Cape Coast Cape Coast |
| 2003 | Postgraduate: Mathematics | University of Gaston Berger St Louis, Senegal |
| 1997 – 2001 | Undergraduate: BSc Mathematics | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Tech. Kumasi |
| 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. |
| DATE | POSITION |
|---|---|
| 2015 to 2019 | Head of Department Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Kaaf University |
| - | Member Partnership and Industrial Liaison Committee, GCTU |
| - | Member Welfare Committee, Faculty of Engineering, GCTU |
Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces (RIS), Reconfigurable and beam steering antennas,
graphene-based nano-devices, metamaterials and metasurfaces, Terahertz
Communications.
| WORKSHOP | 2015 International Research Initiative Conference, Accra, Ghana |
|---|
2016 Bronze Award - Computing Science Category, International Research
Initiative Conference 2010 Partial Scholar
2010 Swedish Government Scholarship, School of Computer Science, Physics
and Mathematics, Linnaeus University
Dr. Iddrisu earned a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Statistics and Mathematics from the University of Ghana in 2008, Master of Philosophy degree in Applied Mathematics from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in 2012, and Doctor of Philosophy degree in Applied Statistics from the University for Development Studies in 2017.
Dr. Iddrisu has been working as a University lecturer and consulting Statistician for the past 12 years. He has had the privilege of working in partnership with renowned researchers from many different discipline areas, providing statistical support and research guidance. He has co-authored more than 30 peer reviewed journal articles, where he has been the sole contributor of the statistical content.
| No. | PUBLICATION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bunyaminu, A., Bashiru, S., Iddrisu, W. A., Seidu, A. B., & Iddrisu, W. A. (2023). The Road to a Greener Future: How Government Expenditure and Effectiveness Drive Renewal Energy Consumption. In Governance Quality, Fiscal Policy, and the Path to a Low-Carbon Future: Perspectives From Developing Economies (pp. 153-164). IGI Global |
| 2 | Iddrisu, W. A., Iddrisu, I., & Iddrisu, A. K. (2023). Modeling Cholera Epidemiology Using Stochastic Differential Equations. Journal of Applied Mathematics, 2023 |
| 3 | Iddrisu, W. A., Adjei-Gyabaa, S. K., & Akoto, I. (2023). Content-Based Spam Classification of Academic E-mails: A Machine Learning Approach. In Advances in Information Communication Technology and Computing: Proceedings of AICTC 2022 (pp. 83-92). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore. |
| 4 | Iddrisu, W. A., & Gedel, I. A. (2023). Modeling downtime severity of telecommunication networks using discrete time Markov chains. International Journal of Advanced Technology and Engineering Exploration, 10(101), 426-439 |
| 5 | Barajei, C., Appiah-Kubi, E., Kheni, N. A., Yalley, P. P. K., & Iddrisu, W. A. (2023). Succes factors of pre-construction stages of Ghanaian public road construction project life cycle. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(12), 2219962 |
| 6 | Barajei, C., Kheni, N. A., Appiah-Kubi, E., Danso, H., & Iddrisu, W. A. (2023). Enhancing the success of Ghanaian public road construction projects. Cogent Engineering, 10(1), 2199514 |
| 7 | Asosega, K. A., Iddrisu, W. A., Tawiah, K., Opoku, A. A., & Okyere, E. (2022). Comparing Bayesian and maximum likelihood methods in structural equation modelling of university student satisfaction: an empirical analysis. Education Research International, 2022 . |
| 8 | Atibila, F., Hoor, G. T., Donkoh, E. T., Iddrisu, W. A., & Kok, G. (2021). Prevalence of hypertension in Ghanaian society: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and GRADE assessment. Systematic Reviews, 10(1), 1-15. |
| 9 | Asosega, K. A., Adebanji, A. O., & Iddrisu, W. A. (2021). Spatial analysis of the prevalence of obesity and overweight among women in Ghana. BMJ open, 11(1), e041659 |
| 10 | Tawiah, K., Iddrisu, W. A., & Asampana Asosega, K. (2021). Zero-inflated time series modelling of COVID-19 deaths in Ghana. Journal of Environmental and Public health, 2021 |
| 11 | Sanful, P. O., Amfoh, S., & Iddrisu, W. A. (2021). Seasonal changes in stream habitat structure and its relationship with fish community structure in a low gradient stream in Sunyani, Ghana. West African Journal of Applied Ecology, 29(1), 62-79. |
| 12 | Iddrisu, W. A., Ankamah, S., Iddrisu, A. K., & Danso, E. (2020). Space-Time Analysis and Mapping of Prevalence Rate of Tuberculosis in Ghana. Scientific African, 7, e00307. |
| 13 | Iddrisu, W. A., Appiah, S. T., Abdul-Mumin, K., & Abdul-Samed, A. R. (2020). Modelling the Impact and Effects of Climatic Variability on Electricity Energy Consumption in the Yendi Municipality of Ghana. Open Journal of Energy Efficiency, 9(1), 1-13 |
| 14 | Iddrisu, W. A. (2020). Spatio-Temporal Modelling of COVID-19 Dynamics in Africa. European journal of scientific research, 154(4), 206-218 |
| 15 | Iddrisu, W. A., Appiahene, P., & Kessie, J. A. (2020). Effects of weather and policy intervention on COVID-19 infection in Ghana. European journal of scientific research, 154(2), 91-104 . |
| 16 | Deri, M. N., Iddrisu, W. A., Wireko-Gyeib, S., Zaazie, A., & Mohammad, F. A. (2020). Assessment of COVID-19’s impact on hotels in Ghana: Case study of hotels in Accra and Kumasi. International Journal of Tourism and Hotel Management, 2(2), 33-37 |
| 17 | Otoo, N.E.G., Sanful, P.O., Iddrisu, W.A., Amfoh, S., & Boateng, O.K. (2019). Understanding Water Quality Dynamics in Aquaculture Ponds in Sunyani, Ghana: Insights from Partial Least Squares (PLS) – Path Modelling. Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture Research. Vol. 4(1), pp. 028-042 |
| 18 | Iddrisu, A.-K., Otoo, D., Iddrisu, W.A., & Ankamah, S. (2019). Modelling and Forecasting of Ghana’s Inflation Volatility. American Journal of Industrial and Business Management. Vol. 9, pp. 930-949 |
| 19 | Otoo, D., Iddrisu, W.A., Kessie, K.A., & Larbi, E. (2018). Structural Model of Students’ Interest and Self-Motivation to Learning Mathematics. Education Research International. Vol. 2018, pp. 1-10 |
| 20 | Ankamah, S., Nokoe, K.S., & Iddrisu, W.A. (2018). Modelling Trends of Climatic Variability and Malaria in Ghana Using Vector Autoregression. Malaria Research and Treatment. Vol. 2018, pp. 1-11 |
| 21 | Yakubu, I., Dinye, R., Buor, D., & Iddrisu, W.A. (2017). Determining and Forecasting Financial Inclusion in Northern Ghana Using Discriminant Analysis. International Research Journal of Finance and Economics. Issue 163, pp. 60-72 |
| 22 | Yakubu, I., Dinye, R., Buor, D., & Iddrisu, W.A. (2017). Discriminant Analysis of Demand-side Roadblocks to Financial Inclusion in Northern Ghana. Journal of Mathematical Finance. Vol. 7, pp. 718-733 |
| 23 | Iddrisu, W.A., Nokoe, K.S., Luguterah, A., & Antwi, E.O. (2017). Generalized Additive Mixed Modelling of River Discharge in the Black Volta River. Open Journal of Statistics. Vol. 7, pp. 621-632 |
| 24 | Iddrisu, W.A., Nokoe, K.S., & Akoto, I. (2016). Modelling the Trend of Flows with Respect to Rainfall Variability Using Vector Autoregression. International Journal of Advanced Research. Vol. 4, No. 9, pp. 125-140 |
| 25 | Iddrisu, W.A., Nokoe, K.S., Osei, F.B., & Antwi, E.O. (2016). Spatial Bayesian methods of Flow Forecasting in the Black Volta River. European Journal of Scientific Research. Vol. 137, No. 1, pp. 89-105 |
| 26 | Ali, N.S., Iddrisu, W.A., & Charles, S. (2015). Modelling the Causes of Tax Default among Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) In the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana. European Scientific Journal. Vol. 11, No. 1 |
| 27 | Darkwa, K. F., Amos, K. K., & Iddrisu, W. A. (2015). Optimum crop production and income in Brong Ahafo Region. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 5(17), 148-155. |
| 28 | Ben, A.D., Iddrisu, W.A., Martin, O.A., & Joseph, D. (2014). Achieving Optimal Investment Portfolio Using Dynamic Programming. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting. Vol. 5, No. 11 |
| 29 | Ben, A.D., Iddrisu, W.A., Martin, O.A., & Joseph, D. (2014). Logistic Regression Model for Determining the Sex of a Child Using Age of the Mother and Month of Conception. Journal of Mathematical Theory and Modelling. Vol. 4, No. 7 |
| 30 | Ampiaw, R.E., Martin, O.A., Iddrisu, W.A., & Joseph, D. (2014). Application of Macrobenthic Faunal Indices in Assessing the Ecological Quality Status of Laloi Lagoon of Ghana. Journal of Environment and Earth Sciences. Vol. 4, No. 3 |
| 31 | Linus, A., Martin, O.A., Iddrisu, W.A., & Osei, A. (2014). Modelling the Trend of Performance of the Manchester United Football Club in the 1960-2013 English Premiership. Journal of Mathematical Theory and Modelling. Vol. 4, No. 3 |
| 32 | Imoro, A.Z., Iddrisu, W.A., & Abubakari, I. (2014). Modelling the Effects of Bile and Nutrients on Microbes and the Evolution of Temperature, Electrical Conductivity, Surface Tension and pH during Biodegradation of Used Engine Oil Contaminated Water. Journal of Environment and Earth Sciences. Vol. 4, No. 4 |
| 33 | Iddrisu, W.A., Frempong, N.K., & Martin, O.A. (2014). Item Response Theory Model for Understanding Item Non-Response in Ghanaian Surveys. Journal of Mathematical Theory and Modelling. Vol. 4, No. 3. |
| 34 | Iddrisu, W.A., Joseph, D., & Ben, A.D. (2013). Discriminant Analysis of Discrimination against People with Disability. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences. Vol. 3, No. 18 |
| 35 | Iddrisu, W.A., Martin, O.A., & Abu, A. (2013). Determinants of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Smoked Bushmeat. International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences. Vol. 3, No. 1 |
| DATE | DEGREE/QUALIFICATION | INSTITUTION |
|---|---|---|
| June 2013 – April 2017 | PhD in Applied Statistics | University for Development Studies, Navrongo, Ghana |
| August 2010 – June 2012 | MPhil. in Applied Mathematics (Statistics Option) | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana |
| August 2004 – June 2008 | BA. (Hons) in Mathematics and Statistics (Combined Major) | University of Ghana, Legon-Accra, Ghana |
As a consulting Statistician, Dr. Iddrisu has provided critical review of analyses and reports and advised other researchers and statisticians on various projects. In the health sector for instance, Dr. Iddrisu was part of a team formed by the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences on behalf of the Ministry of Health to model the COVID-19 data in Ghana.
In the energy sector, he has worked with the Water Resources Commission on the Akosombo Kpong Dams reoperation and reoptimization project. In the agricultural sector, he has provided consultancy services to the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) in Kano, Nigeria.
In the mining sector, Dr. Iddrisu has worked on several research projects focused mainly on managing mineworker fatigue and improving the relationship between mining companies and the communities they operate within.
| Head, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, School of Engineering, Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU), 2022 - Present |
| Post-Graduate Programmes Coordinator for Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), 2019 – 2020 |
| Examination Officer for School of Sciences, University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), 2017 – 2019 |
| Patron of Ghana Muslim Students Association (GMSA), University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), 2014 – 2021 |
| Research Officer for Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), 2017 – 2019 |
| Spatio-Temporal Modelling |
| Bayesian Analysis and Modelling |
| Mathematical Statistics |
| Biostatistics |
| Multivariate Analysis |
| Machine Learning |
| Deep Learning |
| Psychometrics |
| Presenter: 4th International Conference on Advances in Information Communication Technology & Computing, AICTC-2022, BMK Global Foundation in Association with Springer, 17th – 18th December, 2022. |
| Participant and MC: UENR-ACU Professional Development Interactive Seminar, Under the Circle Institutional Strengthening Programme, UENR, Sunyani, 21st February, 2019 |
| Facilitator: Regional Training Workshop on Statistics and Data Analysis, Organised by the Center for Dry-land Agriculture, Bayero University Kano (BUK), Kano-Nigeria, 10th – 22nd July, 2017 |
| Facilitator: Workshop on Research Methodology and Proposal Writing, Organised by the Center for Climate Change and Gender Studies, UENR, Sunyani., 8th -12th July, 2016 |
| Facilitator: Regional Training Workshop on Biostatistics, Organised by the Center for Dry-land Agriculture, Bayero University Kano (BUK), Kano-Nigeria, 8th – 13th September, 2014 |
| Winner, Ghana Integrated Development Research Network Grant, 2019 |
| Winner, Mathematics/Science and Technology Scholarship, 2011 |
| Winner, Vaswani/Indian Association of Ghana Scholarship, 2007. |
Stephen Asunka is currently an Associate Professor at GCTU.
He has extensive
teaching and research experience is some Ghanaian institutions including the
University of Ghana, Regent University College of Science & Technology,
Methodist University College, Lakeside University College and the Ghana-India
Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT.
| PUBLICATION |
|---|
| Prof. Asunka’s findings of his research activities have been published in international academic journals, and also as book chapters. He is an article reviewer for several academic and professional journals including the International Journal of Mobile & Blended Learning, International Journal of Online Pedagogy & Course Design and International Journal of Library and Information Science. |
| DEGREE/QUALIFICATION | INSTITUTION |
|---|---|
| PhD in Computing, Communication and Technology in Education | Columbia University, New York, USA |
| MA in Computing, Communication and Technology in Education | Columbia University, New York, USA |
| Postgraduate Certificate in International Higher Education | Coventry University |
| MPhil in Chemistry | University of Ghana |
| BSc. Chemistry | University of Ghana |
| He is a member of some professional bodies including the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), the American Educational Research Association (AERA) and the Association of Educational and Instructional Technologists, Ghana (AEITG). |
| Head of Department |
| Campus Director |
| Director of ICT |
| Acting Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at GCTU |
| His current research works mostly focus on evolving workable best practices for the application of emerging technologies in teaching and learning within the developing world context. |
