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Dr. Emmanuel Freeman

Head, Computer Science Department, FoCIS. (PhD, MIT, BSc., PgCert, Fellow HEA-UK)

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    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.

  • Publications

    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.

  • Qualifications (Education)

    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 Training

    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)

  • Positions Held/Served

    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/Research

    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

  • Conference/Seminars/Workshops

    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).

  • Honours/Awards

    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

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Mr. Stephen Kwaku Okrah

Lecturer, Mathematics (Faculty of Engineering)

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    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.

  • Publications

  • Qualifications (Education)

    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

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Mr. Eric Amoateng

Lecturer, Signals and Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Digital Systems, Electromagnetic

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    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.

  • Publications

    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.

  • Qualifications (Education)

    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

  • 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/Served

    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

  • Areas of Expertise/Research

    Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces (RIS), Reconfigurable and beam steering antennas, graphene-based nano-devices, metamaterials and metasurfaces, Terahertz Communications.

  • Conference/Seminars/Workshops

    WORKSHOP
    2015 International Research Initiative Conference, Accra, Ghana

  • Honours/Awards

    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

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Professor Stephen Asunka

Ag. Director, Information Communication Technology

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    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.

  • Publications

    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.

  • Qualifications (Education)

    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

  • Professional Training

    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).

  • Positions Held/Served

    Head of Department
    Campus Director
    Director of ICT
    Acting Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at GCTU

  • Areas of Expertise/Research

    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.

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Dr. Emmanuel Attah Kumah Amponsah

Head, Accounting, Banking And Finance Department (GCTU Business School)

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    Dr. Emmanuel Attah Kumah Amponsah is currently a senior Lecturer and the head of Accounting, Banking and Finance Department at GCTU Business School, Ghana Communication Technology University. Dr. Emmanuel Attah Kumah was a professional teacher after which he was appointed as the Pre-University Co-ordinator at All Nations University, Koforidua-Ghana (West Africa) and later became the Pre-University Director at All Nations University College, from 2009 to 2011.

    He became the Deputy Registrar for Academic Affairs at All Nations University, Koforidua, Ghana from 2013 to 2014. He was a Guest Lecturer at Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Science (SHUATS), Allahabad in India, from 2014 to 2017. He became the School of Business Assistant Dean at All Nations University, Koforidua, Ghana from 2016 to 2017.

    From 2017 to 2018, he became the director of Advancement and the head of Accounting Department at All Nations University, Koforidua, Ghana. From 2018 to 2020, he was the Director of Research and a head of Banking and Finance Department.

    He was the programme director for Accounting and Finance at Nobel International Business School (NiBS). He is the President and Founder of Scholarsglobe. He attended Ghana Senior High School, Koforidua – Ghana; Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong-Akuapem, Ghana; All Nations University, Koforidua, Ghana; SRM University, Chennai – India; Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences (SHUATS), Allahabad – India.

    He is highly qualified business executive with over twenty (20) years working experience at senior management positions. He has been actively involved in teaching, research and consultancy in a distinguished career spanning over 20 years. He has taught from the basic schools, Junior High Schools, Senior High Schools and to the University level.

    Besides having a brilliant academic career, he has also excelled as an administrator, academician and consultant of international repute. Dr. Emmanuel Attah Kumah was the Sports Secretary for Kade zone (2003-2007).

    He was one of the Health Insurance Agents for Ghana (2004-2006). He was the President of Bunso Youth Association, Ghana (2001-2003). He was an examiner of West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) from 2006-2011. He was an executive member of Council of Independent Universities in Ghana (from 2013 to 2014).

    He is the Vice Chair of Bunso Quarters Association. He is a member of International Forum of Management Scholars (INFOMS – U.S.A). He is a member of Association of India Management Scholars (AIMS).

    He regularly contributes articles and research papers to the national and international journals. He has been invited as Session Chair, Guest Speaker, Chief Guest, Conference Patron and Advisory Board Member for both National and International Conferences held in some of the reputable renowned institutions in the world.

  • Publications

    No. PUBLICATION
    1 Amponsah, Richard, Adaku, Ebenezer, Amponsah, Attah Kumah, Prince Addai (2023). Critical Success Factors Influencing Agriculture Sector Projects: A Perspective of Agriculture Sector Projects in Ghana. PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL. Scopus
    2 Mohammed Musah, Frank Boateng, Emmanuel Attah Kumah, Tomiwa Sunday Adebayo (2022). Financial flows and environmental quality in ECOWAS member states: Accounting for residual cross-sectional dependence and slope heterogeneity. Environment, Development and Sustainability. Springer Netherlands.
    3 M Owusu-Akomeah, Joseph Asare, Stephen Owusu Afriyie, EA Kuma (2022). Public Sector Financial Management Reforms in Developing Economies: Insights from Ghana. Universal Journal of Accounting and Finance. Scopus
    4 M. Musah, M., Owusu-Akomeah, M., Kumah, E.A., Mensah, I. A., Nyaadi, J. D., Murshed, M. and Alfred (2022). Green Investments, Financial Development and Environmental Quality in Ghana: The Dynamic ARDL Simulations Approach. Environ Sci Pollut Res. Elsevier
    5 S.O Owusu-Akomeah, M.N., Asare, J., Kumah, E.A., & Afriyie (2022). Holistic analysis of the relationship between capital structure and stock price of consumer staples. Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal. Elsevier
    6 Emmanuel Attah Kumah and Shabana Mazhar (2017). The Effectiveness of Monetary Policy in Managing Inflation and Real GDP in Ghana. International Journal of Business Economics and Management Research Vol. 8, Issue 3, March 2017 Impact Factor: 4.963 ISSN: (2229-4848).
    7 Emmanuel Attah Kumah and Shabana Mazhar (2017). The Effectiveness of Monetary Policy in Managing Inflation and Real GDP in India. Asia Pacific Journal of Research in Business Management Vol. 8, Issue 3, March2017 Impact Factor: 5.16. ISSN: (2229-4104)
    8 Emmanuel Attah Kumah, Godfred K. Oppong, Agyare Boateng and Aboagyewaa Patience (2015). Financing of Non-Traditional Export Trade by Commercial Banks. CKPIM BUSINESS REVIEW A PREMIER INTERNATIONAL ONLINE JOURNAL FROM CKPIM. ISSN: 2347-5587. IMPACT FACTOR 0.978
    9 Emmanuel Attah Kumah (2015). Financial Performance of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited. All Nations University Journal of Applied Thought (ANUJAT). Multidisciplinary Approach. ISSN: 2026-691X Number 4, Vol.2
    10 Emmanuel Attah Kumah, Shabana Mazhar and Stephen Das (2015). Evaluating the Performance of Mutual Funds by applying Z-Score. Journal of Management & Commerce, Vol.2, Issue 1. ISSN: 2348-8891
    11 Emmanuel Attah Kumah, Shabana Mazhar and Oppong Kesse Godfred (2015). The Capital Structure of Ghana Cocoa Board and its Contribution to the Socio-Economic Development of Ghana. Journal of Management & Commerce, VOL.2, Issue 1. ISSN: 2348-8891
    12 Emmanuel Attah Kumah, (2014). A Study on Economic Value Added and Share Price Behaviour: Recent Analysis. All Nations University Journal of Applied Thought (ANUJAT). Multidisciplinary Approach. ISSN: 2026-691X Number 3, Vol.1
    13 Emmanuel Attah Kumah, John Darkwah and M. Daniel Rajkumar (2013). A Study on Economic and Market Value Addition on UCAL Fuel Ltd. ISBN:978-924713-4-1.57.
    14 Emmanuel Attah Kumah, Daniel Rajkumar and Godfred Owusu-Bempah (2013). Sources of funds available to organizations to meet short-term financial requirement. Book published in LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany. ISBN 978-3-659-34017-8
    15 Emmanuel Attah Kumah (2013). Cost of Capital (A Financial Tool to Create and Maximize Shareholder’s Value). Book published in Lulu.com, U.S.A. ISBN: 978-1-304-26045-1.
    16 Emmanuel Attah Kumah, M. Daniel Rajkumar, Owusu-Bempah Godfred, Sandra Adu-Ameyew and Dr. Benet Ebenezer (2013). Working Capital Management at Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited. International Conference on Technology and Business Management (ICTBM-13), 18th to 20th March, 2013. Organized by International Forum of Management Scholars(INFOMS) and American University in the Emirates (AUE), Dubai. ISBN: 978-81-924713-2-7
    17 Emmanuel Attah Kumah, Owusu-Bempah Godfred and M. Daniel Rajkumar (2013). Economic and Market Value Addition (EVA & MVA). (A tool to identify the financial performance). Book published in Lulu.com, U.S.A. Standard Copyright License. ISBN: 9781300683179.
    18 Emmanuel Attah Kumah (2012). The Growth of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Since Inception. Book published in LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-8473-1726-5.
    No. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PAPER PRESENTATION
    1 Emmanuel Attah Kumah (2015). Evaluating the Performance of Mutual Funds Using Z-Score. 2nd International Conference on Innovative Management Practices & Emerging Trends-Envisioning Global Challenges. Conducted by Altius Institute of Universal Studies, Indore, India, on 1st May, 2015.
    2 Emmanuel Attah Kumah (2013). Impact of Financial Reforms on the Banking System in Ghana. International Conference on “Artha-Satya: Demystifying Strategic Finance in Volatile Times”, held at Azam Campus, Pune, India, from 15th to 16th February, 2013.
    3 Emmanuel Attah Kumah (2012). An Eminent Study on the Characteristics and Determinants of FDI in Ghana. 1st International Conference on “Dynamics of Innovative Practices in Management”, held on 22nd to 24th December, 2012. Organized by Maharaja Ranjit Singh College of Professional Sciences, Department of Management, Indore, India.
    4 Emmanuel Attah Kumah and Patience Aboagyewaa (2015). The Capital Structure of Ghana Cocobod and its contributions to the Socio-Economic Development of Ghana. 2nd International Conference on Innovative Management Practices & Emerging Trends-Envisioning Global Challenges. Conducted by Altius Institute of Universal Studies, Indore, India, on 1st May, 2015.
    5 Emmanuel Attah Kumah and Ricky Okine (2013). The Impact of Financial Support Agencies on Small Business Development in Ghana. International Conference on “Artha-Satya: Demystifying Strategic Finance in Volatile Times”, held at Azam Campus, Pune, India, from 15th to 16th February, 2013.
    TITLE. CONTRIBUTIONS TO JOURNALS AND BOOKS
    Book Authored The Growth of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Since Inception. Cost of Capital (A Financial Tool to Create and Maximize Shareholder’s Value). Economic and Market Value Addition (EVA & MVA). (A tool to identify the financial performance) Project Management Text Book for undergraduate and masters, to be published in May 2020
    Editorships International Journal of Enterprise Network Management https://www.inderscience.com/ijenm Inderscience Publishers All Nations University Journal of Applied Thought (ANUJAT). www.anujat.anuc.gh Emerald Group Publishing Limited. https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/products/books/index.htm TJPRC global community. http://www.tjprc.org/reviewers.php Journal of Modern Accounting and Auditing, David Publishing Company, U.S.A. http://www.davidpublisher.org/index.php/Home/Journal/detail?journalid=12&jx=JMAA&cont=reviewers The Journal of Management Scholars. ISSN 0973-0974

  • Qualifications (Education)

  • Professional Training

    Member-International Forum of Management Scholars (INFOMS), U.S.A. Member-Association of Indian Management Scholars (AIMS), India.

  • Positions Held/Served

  • Areas of Expertise/Research

    Management Accounting
    Financial Accounting
    Corporate Finance
    Cost Accounting
    Financial Market
    Investment and Quantitative Finance
    Monetary Policy

  • Conference/Seminars/Workshops

    DATE CONFERENCE/INSTITUTION TITLE
    1st May, 2015 Altius Institute of Universal Studies. 2nd International Conference on Innovative Management Practices & Emerging Trends-Envisioning Global Challenges conducted by Altius Institute of Universal Studies, Indore, India.
    		Chief Guest
    23rd – 25th March, 2015. International Conference on Technology and Business Management, Dubai, organized by International Forum of Management Scholars (INFOMS), U.S.A. and America University in the Emirate, Dubai. Supported by Association of Indian Management Scholars (AIMS-www.aims-international.org). www.ictbm.org/ictbm15 http://www.ictbm.org/ictbm15/advisoryboard.asp
    		Member of International Advisory Council
    December, 2015 Institute of Management Studies: 3rd International Conference on Skills Development and Technological Innovations for Economic Growth (ICST 2015), Ghaziabad, Delhi, India.
    		Guest of Honor
    10th September, 2015 Second National Conference on Management and Seminar on How to Write a Journal Paper. Organized by Scholars Globe Foundation and International Association of Engineering and Management Education (IAEME).
    		Chief Guest
    19th – 20th December, 2014. 2nd International Conference held at Maharaja Ranjit Singh College of Professional Sciences, Indore, India, on Envision 2030: The Paths Ahead Globally. www.mrscindore.org
    		Conference Patron
    15th -16th Feb., 2013 The 4th Annual International Conference Artha Satya- “Demystifying Financial Strategies in Volatile Times”, held at Pune, Maharashtra, India. www.aimspune.org
    		Chair Person, Technical Session
    The International Conference on the theme “Challenges and Strategies in the Global Scenario for Business and Societal Excellence” 2013 ELIXIR. Organized by Datta Meghe Institute of Management Studies (Formerly NYSS Institute of Management & Research) in Associations with SPSS and IBM Company and turnitin. http://www.minglebox.com
    		Session
    December, 2015 Institute of Management Studies: 3rd International Conference on Skills Development and Technological Innovations for Economic Growth (ICST 2015), Ghaziabad, Delhi, India.
    		Guest of Honor
    15th -16th Feb., 2013 The 4th Annual International Conference Artha Satya- “Demystifying Financial Strategies in Volatile Times” held at Pune, Maharashtra, India. www.aimspune.org
    		Guest Speaker
    15th -16th Feb., 2013 Valedictory Function: the International Conference on the theme “Challenges and Strategies in the Global Scenario for Business and Societal Excellence” 2013 ELIXIR. Organized by Datta Meghe Institute of Management Studies (Formerly NYSS Institute of Management & Research), India, in collaboration with SPSS and IBM Company and turnitin. http://www.minglebox.com
    		Chief Guest
    December, 2015 Institute of Management Studies: 3rd International Conference on Skills Development and Technological Innovations for Economic Growth (ICST 2015), Ghaziabad, Delhi, India.
    		Guest of Honor
    9th – 10th February, 2013. The International Foundation for Research and Development (IFRD). 2nd International Conference on Global Business Environment: Role of Education and Technology (ICGBE-2013), at First Hotel Bangkok, Thailand. http://cloud2.gdnet.org
    		Chair Person, Technical Session
    22nd – 23rd March, 2013. Teerthanker Mahaveer Institute of Management and Technology, under the banner of Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, India. 3rd International Conference on “SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: Challenges, Issues & Practices (SDCIP-2013)”. http://www.tmu.ac.in/
    		Chair Person, Technical Session
    22nd -23rd March, 2013 Teerthanker Mahaveer Institute of Management and Technology, under the banner of Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, India. 3rd International Conference on “SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: Challenges, Issues & Practices (SDCIP-2013)”. http://www.tmu.ac.in/
    		Guest Speaker
    1st March, 2013. for DMI Engineering College (Aralvaimozhi 629 301), Department of Civil Engineering, India. Astikes Squadra. ESTRIBOS ’13. A National Level Technical Symposium, Kayankumari, India. http://www.dmiengg.com/
    		Chief Guest
    23rd December, 2012. The First International Conference held at Maharaja Ranjit Singh College of Professional Sciences, Indore-India. ISBN: 978-93-5062-183-7. www.mrscindore.org
    		Chair Person, Technical Session.

  • Honours/Awards

    He won the Presidential Award for 2010/2011 academic year at All Nations University, Koforidua, Ghana; staff award. He won an award from Universal Merchant Bank of Ghana as the Best Student in Accounting and Finance (2010) at ANU. His student won the First Position in National Mathematics and Science Quiz, Ghana, 2005, organized by Mathematics Association of Ghana (MAG).

    Two of his students took two consecutive times overall best student in B.E.C.E. in Ghana and were honored by the President of Ghana. He is currently involved in the strengthen and innovation systems in the Ghana education as well as Africa.

    On 6th September, 2014 Dr. Emmanuel received Dronacharya Award as a star of excellence presented by International Association of Engineering and Management Education (www.iaeme.com). He won the most enterprise faculty of the year 2019 at All Nations University College, Koforidua, Ghana.