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CV of Prof. J. Ayarkwa, 2017

CURRICULUM VITAE

PROF. JOSHUA AYARKWA

PROVOST

COLLEGE OF ART AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND

TECHNOLOGY, KNUST, KUMASI

JANUARY 2017

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PROF. JOSHUA AYARKWA

PROVOST, College of Art and Built Environment

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology,

Kumasi, Ghana

Cell: +233 (024) 6010870

Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Resumé

I am currently the Provost of the College of Art and Built Environment, having served as

the Deputy Director of the Institute of Distance Learning (IDL) of KNUST, Kumasi, and

the immediate past Head of Building Technology Department. I also served as Dean and

Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Building Technology of the College of

Architecture and Planning. I was born in Sekyedumasi, Ashanti Region, where I

completed my elementary education. I attended Asanteman Secondary School, Kumasi

and Ghana Secondary Technical School, Takoradi for my GCE “O” Level and GCE “A”

Level respectively. In August 1985, I graduated from the KNUST with a BSc degree in

Building Technology in Second Upper Division, and after working for three years after

National Service, I undertook a Postgraduate Certificate Programme in Wood

Technology/Wood Research in Germany under German Foundation for International

Development (DSE) Scholarship in 1991. Following on from that, I was re-admitted into

my alma mater for an MPhil Degree in Wood Science in 1992 which I completed in 1994.

After some few years in the field of work at the Council for Scientific and Industrial

Research (CSIR), I enrolled at Nagoya University in Japan for my PhD degree in Timber

Engineering on Japanese Monbusho Scholarship, which I completed in 2001.

Due to my outstanding competence and academic credentials, I joined the staff of KNUST

as a Senior Lecturer (a temporary position) in September 2002. By virtue of diligence and

devotion to work, I was appointed an Associate Professor to the Department of Building

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Technology with retrospective effect from September 2002. In 2012 I was promoted to

Full Professor of Building Technology by the KNUST Council. I am a professional

Scientist, a specialized scholar in the fields of Building Technology and Timber

Engineering, and an accomplished academic and administrator with quality experience,

both locally and internationally. I worked in the Council for Scientific and Industrial

Research (CSIR) in various positions and capacities including serving as a Senior

Research Scientist at the Timber Engineering and Mechanical Processing Division of the

Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (FORIG).

I have good standing membership to some commissioned Committees in the KNUST,

including Member of the Executive Committee, Member of the Academic Board,

Member of the Development Committee, Alternate Member of the Appointments and

Promotions Committee, Member of the Planning and Resources Committee, Member of

Scholarships Committee, Member of Budget Committee, Member Research and

Conferences Committee Member of Member of Management Board of IDL, Member of

Management Board of the School of Graduate Studies, and Chairman of the College

Board of College of Art and Built Environment, and Chairman of the Public Lectures

Committee. I have been a member of the Editorial Board of the KNUST Journal (JUST)

and many international and local Journals, and have served as Reviewer for many

Journals. My academic excellence has earned me recognition among my peers in the

University Community and beyond. It is this background, among others, that

distinguishes me as an External Examiner, Moderator, Reviewer, and Assessor for

Universities and Polytechnics in Ghana, and for the National Accreditation Board as

Chairman of Accreditation Teams.

As a contemporary Researcher, I have conducted extensive research, published over 200

articles and mentored many upcoming lecturers/researchers and supervised over 250

BSc, MSc, MPhil and PhD students. I have proven record and capacity to generate funds

and attract grants, having generated huge IGF into the KNUST at the Department of

Building Technology and at IDL, and research grants previously into the CSIR.

Apart from academic work, I am also equally committed to socio-economic development,

having served as District Chief Executive. I am currently the Chairman of the Board of

Governors for Sekyedumasi Senior High School, Chairman of the Board of Directors of

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Sekyedumasi Rural Bank Ltd., Member of the Board of Directors of UTRAK Capital

Management Ltd., Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of TIPA

Memorial Educational Foundation.

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CURRICULUM VITAE

DATE/PLACE OF BIRTH 15th December 1959; Sekyedumasi-Ashanti

MARITAL STATUS Married, with three children

CURRENT STATUS Professor of Building Technology AT EMPLOYMENT

Provost, College of Art and Built Environment, KNUST

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

April 1998 - March 2001 Doctor of Philosophy, Timber Eng. (Nagoya) Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan.

September 1992 - August 1994 Master of Philosophy, Wood Science (Kumasi)

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology,

KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.

September 1980 - August 1985 Bachelor of Science, Building Tech. (Kumasi) Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.

November 1990 - December 1991 Postgraduate Certificate (Wood Technology /

Wood Research), DSE, Germany September 1978 - August 1980 General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level),

Ghana Secondary Technical School, Takoradi, Ghana.

September 1973 - August 1978 General Certificate of Education (Ordinary

Level), Asanteman Secondary School, Kumasi, Ghana.

1964 - 1973 Elementary Education Presbyterian Primary/Continuation Schools, Sekyedumasi,

Ashanti. Advanced Professional Education / Continuing Professional Education

April, 2011 Training in MS Project for Construction Management

July 30 – 3 Aug. 2001 Training on Proposals Writing for Competitive Research

Grants. Sponsored by ISNAR / CSIR, Accra.

Feb. 1, 1999 -30 April,1999 Training on use of carpentry and woodworking

machinery. Department of Forest Products, Nagoya University.

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Advanced Professional Education Cont’d

April 1996 - September 1996 Training on knock-down furniture and wood products

development and production. ITTO Project PD 179/91.

Consultant - Karl Nilsson-Gosta. FORIG/WITC, Ghana. March 1, 1993 – 31 March 1993 Certificate in CD-ROM Management and Training.

Organized by CAB International / ODA, U.K.

November 1990 - December 1991 Advanced Professional Training in Wood Technology / Wood Research in four (4) Universities in Germany:

Institute for Wood Research, University of Munich (under Prof. P. Gloz). Wood research: structural wood testing and

data processing and analysis. Dept. of Building and Wood Research, University of

Karlsruhe (under Prof. Elhbeck and Prof. J. Blass). Structural wood testing, non-destructive wood testing.

Institute for Wood Physics and Mechanical Wood

Technology, Federal Research Center for Forestry and

Forest Products (under Dr. A. Steffen). Physical wood properties, wood anatomy, preservation etc.

Wood Technology Laboratory, Fachhochshule

Hildesheim (under Prof. Kessel and Dr. Augustus).

Structural wood testing, non-destructive wood testing, performance of historical timber structures.

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION Building Technology and Timber Engineering

CURRENT RESEARCH Sustainable Construction; Lean Construction; Dampness in

INTERESTS Buildings; Timber Properties and Utilization; Construction Business Relationship; Non-Destructive Wood Testing

SCHOLARSHIPS HELD

Japanese Government Monbusho Scholarship – 31/2 years (October 1997 – March 2001)

German Foundation for International Development (DSE) Scholarship – 13 months (October

1990 – November 1991)

Ghana Cocoa Marketing Board Scholarship – 5 years (1973-1978)

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MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Fellow, Ghana Institute of Construction (FGIOC) - Membership No. C20140001 (1997; 2004)

Member, Ghana Institution of Surveyors (MGhIS) - Membership No. 1022 (2010)

Member, Ghana Institution of Foresters (MGIF) - (1995)

Member, International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS): Membership No. M140524 (2014)

Incorporate Member, Chartered Institute of Building (ICIOB) - (2004)

Member, American Concrete Institute (MACI) - Membership No. 01259798 (2013)

Member, International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) – England Membership No. 733

Member, Emerald Literati Network

LANGUAGES SPOKEN Twi, English, German, Japanese

EMPLOYMENT RECORDS AND POSITIONS HELD

August 2016- Present Provost, College of Art and Built Environment, KNUST

June 2015- July 2016 Deputy Director, Institute of Distance Learning, KNUST Dec. 2014- May 2015 Ag. Deputy Director, Institute of Distance Learning,

KNUST

August 2012 Professor of Building Technology Aug. 2009- Dec. 2014 Head of Department of Building Technology, KNUST

2009-2010 Vice-Dean, Faculty of Architecture & Building Technology,

KNUST August 2005- March 2009 District Chief Executive (DCE), Ejura-Sekyedumasi

District, Ashanti Region

Oct. 2005 Appointed Dean, Faculty of Architecture and Building Technology, KNUST (Left for National Assignment)

Jan. 2005 - Aug. 2005 Dean, Faculty of Architecture and Building Technology, KNUST

2002 Associate Professor (Temporarily as Senior Lecturer),

Building Technology, KNUST

1997-2002 Senior Research Scientist

Timber Engineering and Mechanical Processing Division

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EMPLOYMENT RECORDS CONT’D

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)- Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (FORIG), Ghana

Oct. 1992 – Sept. 1997 Research Officer

Timber Engineering and Mechanical Processing,

Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)- Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (FORIG), Kumasi.

Oct. 1987 – Sept. 1992 Assistant Research Officer

Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)- Forestry

Research Institute of Ghana (FORIG), Kumasi.

Oct. 1985 – Sept. 1987 Teaching Assistant, Department of Building Technology, KNUST

EXPERIENCE IN UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT I have extensive experience in university administration and management. I am currently a Member of the KNUST Executive Committee, Member of the KNUST Academic Board, and

Chairman of the College Board of College of Art and Built Environment. I have served as Chairman of KNUST Public Lectures Committee, Member of the Management Board of IDL, and Member of Management Board of School of Graduate Studies. I have good standing membership

to other commissioned Committees in the University and have held administrative and managerial positions as follows:

August 2016- Present Provost, College of Art and Built Environment, KNUST

August 2016- Present Member, KNUST Development Committee September 2016- Present Alternate Member, KNUST Appointments and Promotions

Committee

August 2016- Present Member, KNUST Planning and Resources Committee August 2016- Present Member, KNUST Scholarships Committee

August 2016- Present Member, KNUST Research and Conferences Committee

August 2016- Present Member, KNUST Budgetary Committee

August 2016- Present Chairman of College Board, College of Art and Built Environment, KNUST

August 2016- Present Chairman Member, College Management Committee, College of Art and Built Environment, KNUST

August 2016- Present Chairman of College Appointments and Promotions Sub-

Committee, College of Art and Built Environment, KNUST

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EXPERIENCE IN UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION CONT’D

June 2015- July 2016 Deputy Director, Institute of Distance Learning, IDL, KNUST

December 2014- May 2015 Ag. Deputy Director, Institute of Distance Learning, IDL, KNUST December 2014 - Present Acted as Director, Institute of Distance Learning, IDL, KNUST

2010 – 2014 Acted as Provost, College of Architecture and Planning, KNUST

August 2009 – Nov. 2014 Head of Department, Building Technology, KNUST, Kumasi.

October 2009 – 2010 Vice-Dean, Faculty of Architecture and Building Technology, KNUST, Kumasi

Dec. 2004 – Aug. 2005. Dean, Faculty of Architecture and Building Technology,

KNUST, Kumasi

2004-2005; 2009–2010; 2014 – Present Member/ Professorial Representative , Academic

Board, KNUST 2004-2005/ 2009 – Present Member/ Professorial Representative , College Board, College of

Architecture and Planning, KNUST.

February 2009 – Present Member, College Management Committee, College of Architecture and Planning, KNUST

2010 – Present Member of Management Board, Institute of Distance Learning, KNUST, Kumasi

2012 - Present Member, Board of School of Graduate Studies, KNUST, Kumasi

2009 – Present Member, Appointments and Promotions Committee, College of Architecture and Planning

2004 – 2005/ 2009-2010 Chairman/Member, Faculty Board, Faculty of Architecture and

Building Technology, KNUST

Sept. 2002 – Sept. 2004 Member, Faculty Board, Faculty of Environmental and

Development Studies, KNUST

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Significant Achievements in Management The following are some of my significant achievements in management and administration in the

University.

As Acting Director and Deputy Director of the Institute of Distance Learning (IDL)

IDL is currently one of the largest Colleges of the University, with student population of over 8000 and hosting over 30 Postgraduate and Undergraduate programmes. As Deputy Director of IDL and

in charge of Academic Programmes and Learning Centres, I had many opportunities to make great impacts and contributions to the transformation of the Institute. I acted as Director on many

occasions and situations, and successfully steered the affairs of the Institute. I was Chairman of a committee which developed Break-even points and E-facilitation allowances

for all programmes run at IDL, and I was very instrumental in the preparation of Financial Efficiency Analysis (Cost-Benefit Analysis) for all programmes run at IDL. This activity sought to

drive efficiency in programmes for immediate redress, and assess the profitability of all programmes run on the IDL Platform.

As Deputy Director in charge of Academic Programmes, I worked hard to ensure the implementation of E-Learning, synchronization of Time Tables for all programmes run by IDL.

We consequently abolished printing of hard copies of course materials and ensured placement of soft copies on LMS, which enabled savings of about GH¢3 million in 2014/2015 academic year. I initiated revision of Thesis Seminars, Thesis Supervision and Conference Marking Policies of

IDL, which are expected to appreciably improve quality of Thesis. I also restructured IDL Facilitators’ Workshops to ensure financial efficiency.

Notwithstanding the about 80% average increase in allowances for IDL activities, our financial efficiency and expenditure control drives were estimated to have saved about GH¢12 million in

2015.

I worked very hard to sanitize the conduct of examinations at IDL, ensuring efficiency and quality improvement through pragmatic reforms such as conducting Examinations in 3 weekends instead of 5 weekends, and reducing the number of invigilators and cost of transportation and night

subsistence allowances. Savings of at least GH¢804,000.00 was estimated per academic year.

Through effective fee collection strategies adopted, total revenue in 2015 increased by about 20% (equivalent to about GH¢6.5 million), notwithstanding the current dwindling enrolment and the difficult economic situation in Ghana.

From September to December 2015, I initiated a re-engagement with Vodafone Ghana on its

service performance and billing inconsistencies, which saved IDL GH¢830,548.00 in bill re-adjustments.

I chaired the Committee that proposed Weekdays (Off-campus) programmes at the Accra City Campus to maximize use of the facilities, a Committee to start regular Short Courses and CPDs at

IDL, and a Committee to introduce a Department of Educational Innovation in Science and Technology in the College of Art and Built Environment to host some new IDL education programmes. These interventions were expected to boost IDL activities and increase enrolment

and revenue generation.

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Significant Achievements in Management Cont’d

I worked very hard to improve IDL relations with academic Departments through dialogue and effective communication, resulting in co-operation and improved delivery.

I was one of the key players of the reforms at IDL which led to the birth of the NEW IDL, having been a member of the current and previous IDL Management Boards, the Anomabu Stakeholders’

Workshop, and the Adimado’s Committee on the Way Forward for IDL. I was at the forefront of the drafting of IDL Policy Document. As current Deputy Director and in charge of Academic

Programmes, I was at the forefront of the implementation of structural reforms and reforms which seek to achieve financial efficiency and eliminate abuses in the IDL system.

As Head of the Department of Building Technology As Head of Building Technology from 1st August 2009 to December 2014 (close to 6 years), some

of my significant achievements which transformed the Department include:

Partial Review of Undergraduate Programmes

After the Department had run the current two undergraduate programmes for 4 years, a partial review was conducted in 2012 to incorporate required changes to improve the quality of the

programmes. Transformation of Masters Programmes

At the time of taking over as Head of Department in 2009, enrolment into existing MSc Construction Management and MPhil Building Technology programmes (the only two masters

programmes run in the Department at the time) was very low. There was high attrition rate in both programmes. I organized a review of the MSc Construction Management programme to run in 3 semesters on week-ends in Accra and Kumasi centres in 2012/2013. Enrolment has since shot up

to an average of about 60 per academic year. Currently, the Department of Building Technology can boast of tremendous improvement in enrolment and graduation of postgraduate students.

I spearheaded the introduction and accreditation of the underlisted new programmes which also run on weekends in Accra and Kumasi from the 2011/2012 academic year.

MSc Procurement Management

MPhil Procurement Management

MPhil Construction Management

MSc Project Management (running in 2015/2016 academic year)

Introduction of new PhD Programme in Construction Management and Re-accreditation of

PhD Building Technology

I spearheaded the introduction and accreditation of a new PhD programme in Construction Management in 2012. The existing PhD Building Technology programme was also re-accredited

in 2012. Altogether, eight (8) accredited postgraduate programmes are running at the Department of Building Technology through my leaderrship.

Increase in Enrolment At the end of my tenure, the Department had grown to an unprecedented level. At the undergraduate level, the regular student population was 645, including 318 in Construction

Technology and Management and 327 in Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics. At the IDL level, there were 825 students in the third and final years, and about 500 students had been

selected to pursue bridging programme leading to the 4 semester Top-Up programme. At the

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Postgraduate level, student population stood at 275, including 247 MSc, 12 MPhil and 16 PhD students.

Enhancement of Teaching and Learning

As Head of Department, I worked to enhance teaching and learning in the Department. In this

direction, the following equipment and facilities were procured to enhance teaching and learning using internally generated funds.

LCDs for teaching

Laptops for teaching

PA Systems for teaching

Samsung Galaxy Tablets for all Lecturers

Laptops for all Lecturers

HP Printers for all Lecturers

Renovation/Rehabilitation of Offices

In early 2014, the Department’s offices, which had been left for many years without renovation,

were face-lifted. The General office, Computer Laboratory and the Head of Department’s office were refurbished to befit the status of a growing Department. New sets of furniture were provided for the computer room to be used for seminars and as a classroom for MSc programmes.

A project to progressively refurbish offices of all staff with air conditioners, executive desks, swivel chairs, 2 visitor's chairs each, book shelves and visitor's sofa was initiated. Air conditioners

were provided in the MSc Classrooms and Seminar room in the Postgraduate Block of the College and also in LT1 and LT2 for undergraduate students.

Preparation of Department Brochure and CD

A Building Technology Department brochure containing information on activities of the

Department and a CD containing brief information on the Department (copies available for visitors and staff) was developed through my initiative during my tenure of office.

Department Website

I established a Department Website containing information on Staff, publication of staff members,

all current undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, as well as new and upcoming events, and I appointed a Webmaster who constantly updated the website.

Reviving the Ghana Institute of Construction (GIOC)

Under my leadership as Head of Department, the Ghana Institute of Construction (GIOC) which

had been defunct for 20 years, was revived and re-launched and is currently hosted by the BT Department. All lecturers of the Department are currently members of the GIOC. Students' Chapters have also been established in most of the Polytechnics with headquarters at the KNUST.

Establishment of the Pioneers Research Fund

During my tenure of office as Head of Department, a Fund to support research, the "Pioneers Research Fund", was established in 2013 by pioneer students of our MSc Construction Management programme. At the time of leaving the office, the Fund had close to GH¢100,000.00

in investments. The objective was to provide funds for research in the Department.

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Improvement in Research and Publication

During my tenure as HOD, there was a remarkable improvement in research and publication in the

Department. From 8 papers in 2010, the Department’s publications increased to 29 in 2011, 46 in 2012, 47 in 2013 and 46 in 2014. The Department is currently one of the leading Departments in KNUST with respect to staff publication ratio (See 2013 to 2015 Quality Assurance Bulletins of

KNUST).

Mentorship of Young Lecturers in the Department

During my tenure of office, a plan to establish a sustainable succession plan for the Department was initiated. Smart students were sourced and trained to replace aging and retiring ones.

Currently, Dr. Kofi Agyekum, Dr. Alex Acheampong and Dr. Barbara Simons who have completed their PhD programmes, and Mr. Godwin Acquah (about to defend his Thesis), are

expected to join the Department and teach Construction Materials, Concrete Technology, Structures and Building Services respectively. Other young lecturers who graduated from the Department and have already been mentored, are

currently serving the Department including Dr. Degraft Owusu-Manu (who won the BEST UP-

COMING YOUNG RESEARCHER in 2013) and Dr. Emmanuel Adinyira (who won the 3RD

BEST UP-COMING YOUNG RESEARCHER in 2013). A member of my research team, Dr. Christian Koranteng, also won the BEST RESEARCHER in KNUST in 2014/2015.

Improvement in Staff Strength

At the time of leaving office as HOD, the Department had the total teaching staff strength of

fifteen (15) Lecturers comprising the following: Professors - 2 Associate Professor - 1

Senior Lecturers - 7 Lecturers - 4 and

Assistant Lecturer - 1

Increase in Staff Promotions

During my tenure of office, out of the staff strength of 15, the following promotions had been obtained in the Department.

Prof. Edward Badu and Prof. Joshua Ayarkwa – from Associate to Full Professor effective

2012;

Rev. Dr. F.D.K. Fugar promoted to Associate Professor.

The following lecturers have also been promoted from lecturer to senior lecturer:

Mr. Peter Amoah

Dr. Theophilus Adjei-Kumi

Dr. Emmanuel Adinyira

Dr. De-Graft Owusu-Manu

Dr. Anthony Kwame Danso

Proposed BT Postgraduate Block Construction

At the time of leaving the Department of Building Technology, the working drawings and BOQs had been produced and site secured for the construction of a proposed Postgraduate block for

Building Technology from IGF to meet the needs of a growing postgraduate Department.

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ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE In addition to my administrative and managerial experience, I have from 2009 to date mentored

many young and upcoming lecturers/researchers, served as a Reviewer and Member of Editorial Boards of many international and local Journals. My academic excellence has earned me

recognition among my peers in the University Community and beyond. It is this background, among others, that distinguishes me as an External Examiner, Assessor, Reviewer, and Moderator for Universities and Polytechnics in Ghana, and for the National Accreditation Board as Chairman

of Accreditation Teams. My academic and professional experiences are categorized as follows:

IN KNUST

June 2015 – Present MENTOR, Climate Impacts Research and Leadership Enhancement in Sub-

Sahara Africa (CIRCLE) Project

Sept 2015 – Present LATE CAREER PROFESSOR MENTOR, Department of Geography and Rural Development, KNUST, Kumasi

Oct 2015 Reviewer of Proposal Application for KNUST Research Fund (KReF)

April 2015 – Present KNUST Representative on Academic Board of Institute of Development and Technology Management (IDTM), Cape Coast

April 2015 – Present KNUST Representative on Appointments and Promotions Committee of Institute of Development and Technology Management (IDTM), Cape Coast

Nov. 2014 Chairman, Committee for Establishment of the Faculty of Built

Environment, College of Architecture and Planning

March 2014 Member, Committee on Merger of Faculty of Art with College of

Architecture and Planning Aug. 2014 Chairman, Proposal Review Panel, Affiliation of St. Margaret University

College to KNUST

Aug 2014 Resource Person, KNUST Summer School. Topic: “Creatively Communicating Your Research”

October 2013 Member, KNUST Council Search Committee for Provosts of Colleges of the KNUST

October 2013 Chairman, Committee to Address some Pertinent Issues at IDL

September 2013 Chairman, Committee to Investigate Examination Malpractices at IDL during 2nd Semester 2012/2013 academic year

July, 2013 Chairman, Committee to Investigate Allegation of Intentionally Failing a

Student Dissertation at Department of Architecture, KNUST

June 2013 Member, The Way Forward Committee on KNUST Institute of Distance

Learning

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IN KNUST CONT’D

June 2013 Member, Task Force on Hosting KNUST M.Tech Programmes in Selected Polytechnics

April, 2013 Chairman, Congregation Planning Committee, College of Architecture

and Planning, KNUST, Kumasi.

Jan. 2013 Member, KNUST Committee on Two Batches of WASSCE Applicants

(Four and Three Years) for the 2013-2014 Admissions March 2013 – Present Chairman, University Procurement Committee

March 2013 – Feb 2015 Member, University Tender Evaluation Panel (TEP)

May 2012- May 2015 Moderator, KAAF University BSc. Construction Technology and Management programme, Budumbura, Central Region.

Nov. 2012 Chairman, Committee to Investigate Malpractice (Printing of Past

Questions for Sale) by an IDL student August, 2012 Chairman, Congregation Planning Committee , College of Architecture

and Planning, KNUST, Kumasi.

Aug. 2011 Chairman of Review Panel, Application for Affiliation of Department of Building Technology, Cape Coast Polytechnic to KNUST

March 2011- Feb 2013 Chairman, University Public Lectures Committee .

April 2011 –Present Member, Editorial Committee, Journal of Science and Technology, JUST,

ISSN: 0855-0395

April 2011 Chairman, Committee on Admission Requirements into the Institute for Distance Learning, IDL, KNUST

May 2010 Chairman of Review Panel, Application for Affiliation of Christ Apostolic University College (CAUC) to KNUST

2010- 2015 Reviewer of over 15 papers for Journal of Science and Technology,

JUST, ISSN: 0855-0395

July 2009 Chairman of Opening Ceremony, Training Workshop in Building Construction

and Environmental Management. Centre for Settlement Studies, College of Architecture and Planning, KNUST, 6 July 2009.

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IN OTHER TERTIARY AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS

I am an accomplished academic and administrator with extensive experience, both locally and internationally. I have applied my academic, research and professional experience to serve Tertiary

and Research Institutions, the National Accreditation Board, and Public and Private Organizations. I have from 1987 to date served the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in various positions and capacities including working as a Senior Research Scientist at the Timber

Engineering and Mechanical Processing Division of the Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (FORIG). I have also promoted growth and development of new Universities and Polytechnics as

Chairman and Member of important committees, as Assessor, Resource Person, Member of Interview Panels, Reviewer, External Examiner and Moderator, as Board Chairman, and Chairman of Accreditation Panels as follows:

As Assessor, External Examiner, Moderator and Reviewer in Institutions of Higher Learning

July 2015 – Present Member of University Appointments and Promotions Committee

(UAPC), University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani

April 2015 – Present KNUST Representative on Academic Board of Institute of Development

and Technology Management (IDTM), Cape Coast April 2015 – Present KNUST Representative on Appointments and Promotions Committee of

Institute of Development and Technology Management (IDTM), Cape Coast

May 2011-Present External Examiner, M-Ed Wood Technology and Building Technology programmes, Department of Design and Technology Education, University of Education, Winneba.

May 2012- Present Moderator for KAAF University BSc. Construction Technology and

Management programme, Budumbura, Central Region. March 2014 Resource Person, Workshop on Postgraduate Thesis Supervision,

University of Education, Winneba.

2009-2010 Moderator of Examination Questions for Cape Coast Polytechnic HND Programme: BUT 105 Strength of Materials 1.

2009-2010 Moderator of Examination Questions for Cape Coast Polytechnic B-Tech. Programme: BBT 405 Research Methods and: BBT 409 Laboratory and

Workshop Practice March 2011 Reviewer of 4 papers for Sunyani Polytechnic Lecture Series

May 2010 Reviewer of 2 papers for Journal of Ghana Science Association, ISSN:

0855-3823 Aug 2011-Present Reviewer of over 15 papers for Ghana Journal of Forestry, ISSN: 0855-

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OTHER TERTIARY AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS CONT’D

March 2015 Assessor of Papers for Promotion to Assoc. Professor, Cape Coast Polytechnic (Samuel Kwame Ansah). March, 2014.

February 2015 Assessor of Papers for Promotion to Senior Research Scientist, CSIR-BRRI

(Richard Oduro Asamoah). February, 2014.

February 2013 Assessor of Papers for Promotion to Senior Lecturer, Kumasi Polytechnic

(Francis Bondinuba) February 2014 Assessor of Papers for Promotion to Senior Lecturer, Sunyani Polytechnic

(Zoya Kpammah). February, 2014.

January 2014 Assessor of Papers for Promotion to Senior Lecturer, Ho Polytechnic (Richard Akplotsyi). January, 2014.

February 2014 Assessor of Papers for Promotion to Senior Lecturer, Takoradi Polytechnic (Joseph Cobbinah). February, 2014.

April 2014 Assessor of Papers for Promotion to Senior Lecturer, Kumasi Polytechnic

(John Dadzie)

Feb 2013 Assessor of Papers for Promotion to Senior Lecturer, Kumasi Polytechnic

(Collins Ameyaw)

OTHER TERTIARY AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS CONT’D

Feb 2013 Assessor of Papers for Promotion to Senior Lecturer, Kumasi Polytechnic (Sarfo Mensah)

August 2012 Assessor of Papers for Promotion to Principal Research Scientist, CSIR-

BRRI (E. Osei-Tutu)

February 2012 Assessor of Papers for Promotion to Senior Lecturer, University of

Education (S.J. Mitchual), Winneba. February, 2012.

February 2011 Assessor of Papers for Promotion to Senior Lecturer, Sunyani Polytechnic

(S. Gyedu-Asiedu).

February 2011 Assessor of Papers for Promotion to Senior Lecturer, Sunyani Polytechnic

(Kwaku Owusu).

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Committees of Tertiary and Research Institutions

November 2013 Member, Interview Panel for Recruitment of Lecturers, St. Margaret University College, Feyiase, Kumasi

December 2012 Specialist Member of Interview Panel, Forestry Research Institute of

Ghana (FORIG), CSIR, Kumasi

Dec. 2009 Chairman of Annual Planning Meeting, CSIR-FORIG, Kumasi, 16th

December, 2009.

July 2009 Chairman, Mid-Year Review Meeting, CSIR-FORIG, Kumasi,

14th July, 2009.

2001- 2002 President of FORIG Research Staff Association 2001- 2002 President Northern Zone CSIR Research Staff Association

1996/1997 FORIG’s Representative on Planning Committee of Ghana Science

Association (GSA) Annual General Meeting 1997. Chairman of Exhibition Planning Sub-Committee.

1997 - 1998 Member of Planning Committee, Conference on Value-added Hardwood Processing and Utilization (VAHPU), FORIG

1995 Member of GIFEX ‘95 Planning Committee of FORIG

1994 - 1995 Member of CSIR Staff Housing Loan Scheme Technical Sub-Committee. 1994-1997 Member of CSIR Kumasi-Based Institutes’ Joint School Project Committee

1993 - 1997 Member of FORIG Housing Committee.

1993 – 1997 Secretary, FORIG Research Staff Association


1992 Member of INDUTEC '92 Planning Committee of FORIG

1989 Representative of FORIG at GREDA Housing Exhibition

1989 Member of GIFEX '89 Planning Committee of FORIG

1987 Member of GIFEX '87 Planning Committee of FORIG.

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AT THE NATIONAL ACCREDITATION BOARD (NAB)

January 2014 Chairman of Accreditation Panel, Sunyani Polytechnic Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) Programme, National Accreditation Board

January 2014 Chairman of Accreditation Panel, Sunyani Polytechnic Higher National

Diploma (HND) Programme, National Accreditation Board

January 2014 Chairman of Accreditation Panel, Koforidua Polytechnic Higher National

Diploma (HND) Programme, National Accreditation Board August 2012 Chairman of Accreditation Panel, Cape Coast Polytechnic Bachelor of

Technology (B-Tech) Programme, National Accreditation Board

August 2012 Chairman of Accreditation Panel, Cape Coast Polytechnic Higher National Diploma (HND) Programme, National Accreditation Board

August 2012 Chairman of Accreditation Panel, Wa Polytechnic Higher National Diploma (HND) Programme, National Accreditation Board

August 2012 Chairman of Accreditation Panel, St Margaret College BSc. Quantity

Surveying and Construction Economics Programme, National Accreditation

Board

INSTITUTIONAL AND CORPORATE BOARD CHAIRMANSHIP/MEMBERSHIP

2017 – Present Chairman, Sekyedumasi Rural Bank Ltd.

2010 – Present Chairman, Board of Governors, Sekyedumasi Secondary School 2015 – Present Member, Board of Directors, UTRAK Capital Management Ltd.

2014 – Present Executive Director, TIPA Memorial Education Foundation

2014 – Present Chairman, Board of Directors, TIPA Memorial Education Foundation

2013 – 2015 Vice-Chairman, Board of Trustees, Pioneers Research Fund

1987 - 1988 Ag. Chairman, Sekyedumasi Rural Bank Ltd. 1985 - 1987 Vice Chairman, Sekyedumasi Rural Bank Ltd.

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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Through my extensive research, I have gained excellent international exposure and made strong international contacts with acclaimed and renowned academics, researchers and professionals in

reputable academic institutions and research laboratories in many parts of the world as listed below.

Linkage with International Academic and Research Institutions

From November 1990 to December 1991, I undertook Advanced Professional Training in Wood Technology and Wood Research in four (4) renowned Universities in Germany, through which I established contacts with the following institutions and academics:

Institute for Wood Research of University of Munich where I was mentored by the renowned

Prof. P. Gloz in structural wood testing and data processing and analysis.

Dept. of Building and Wood Research in University of Karlsruhe where I was mentored by the

renowned Prof. Elhbeck and Prof. J. Blass in structural wood testing and non-destructive wood testing.

Institute for Wood Physics and Mechanical Wood Technology in the Federal Research

Center for Forestry and Forest Products where I was mentored by the renowned Dr. A. Steffen

in physical wood properties, wood anatomy and wood preservation.

Wood Technology Laboratory of Fachhochshule Hildesheim where I was mentored by the renowned Prof. Kessel and Dr. Augustus in structural wood testing, non-destructive wood testing and performance of historical timber structures.

Between February 1999 and April 1999, I pursed an intensive training on use of carpentry and

woodworking machinery at the Department of Forest Products in Nagoya University, Japan.

Between April 1999 and March 2000, I had industrial and research collaborations with Aichi

Timbers and Oshika Shiko Companies in Aichi, Japan.

Between April 1996 and September 1996, I undertook Training on knock-down furniture and

wood products development and production as part of ITTO Project PD 179/91 under an experienced Swedish Consultant, Karl Nilsson-Gosta.

From July 30 to August 2001, I undertook Training in Proposals Writing for Competitive

Research Grants, sponsored by ISNAR and the CSIR.

International Service

I have also gained international experience and made international contacts through service as

Chairman of International Conferences Planning Committees and Scientific Sessions, Member of Scientific Committees of Conferences, Member of Review Committees, Member of Editorial Boards, etc. I have promoted the growth of International Conferences and Journals and contributed

to the dissemination of research findings as follows:

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International Service Cont’d

March 2015 Member of Organizing Committee of 4th International Conference on

Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 24-26 March 2015, Kumasi,

Ghana

March 2013- Present Vice Chairman, International Conference on Infrastructural Development in

Africa.

March 2014 Member of Scientific Committee of 3rd International Conference on

Infrastructure Development in Africa, March17-19, 2014, Abeokuta, Nigeria

August 2013 Chairman of Scientific Session, 2nd Applied Research Conference in

Africa, ARCA 2013, 8-10 August 2013, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana

(organized by KNUST Alumni)

August 2013 Member of Scientific Committee of 2nd Applied Research Conference in

Africa, ARCA 2013, 8-10 August 2013, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana

(organized by KNUST Alumni)

August 2013 Member of Review Panel of 2nd Applied Research Conference in Africa,

ARCA 2013, 8-10 August 2013, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana (organized by

KNUST Alumni)

March 2013 Member of Organizing Committee of 2nd International Conference on

Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 17-19 March 2013,

Johannesburg, South Africa

March 2013 Member of Scientific Committee of 2nd International Conference on

Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 17-19 March 2013,

Johannesburg, South Africa

March 2013 Member of Review Panel of 2nd International Conference on

Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 17-19 March 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa

March 2012 Member of Scientific Committee of 1st International Conference on

Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 24-26 March 2012, Kumasi,

Ghana

March 2012 Member of Review Panel of 1st International Conference on Infrastructure

Development in Africa (ICIDA), 24-26 March 2012, Kumasi, Ghana

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International Service Cont’d

Aug. 2011 Reviewer of Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management

Journal ISSN: 0969-9988

July, 2011 Chairman of Scientific Session of West African Built Environment Conference (WABER), July 19-21, 2011, Accra, Ghana

July, 2011 Member of Scientific Committee , West African Built Environment

Conference (WABER), July 2012, Abuja, Nigeria

April- May 2011 Reviewer of 4 papers for Sixth Built Environment Conference- ASOCSA

2011.

2009-2010 Member of Planning Committee , 1st International Postgraduate Conference on the Built Environment, KNUST, 3-4 June, 2010.

June 2010 Chairman of Scientific Session, 1st International Postgraduate

Conference on the Built Environment, KNUST, 3-4 June, 2010.

1996 Member of Planning Committee, IUFRO Seminar on Processing,

Utilization and Marketing of Products from Small

Diameter Logs from Plantations in Africa, FORIG, Kumasi, 7-11

October, 1996

MEMBERSHIP OF EDITORIAL BOARDS/COMMITTEES (International and Local)

March 2015 Member of Editorial Committee , 4th International Conference on

Infrastructure Development in Africa, 25-26 March 2015, Kumasi, Ghana.

March 2015-Present Editor, Journal of Built Environment Research in Developing

Countries, College of Art and Built Environment, KNUST, Kumasi, ISSN:

2026-5409.

2010- 2015 Member of Editorial Board, Journal of Science and Technology, JUST,

ISSN: 0855-0395

May 2012 – Present Member of Editorial Board, Trends and Development in Management Studies Journal, JYOTI Academic Press, Basti, India,

http://jyotiacademicpress.com/

Nov. 2011- Present Member of Editorial Board, Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation (JCPMI) ISSN: 2223-7852

2009-Present Member of Editorial Board, International Journal of Project Planning and

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MEMBERSHIP OF EDITORIAL BOARDS/COMMITTEES CONT’D

Finance (ISSN: 2026-5190). 2001-2002 Member of Editorial Board, Ghana Journal of Forestry ISSN: 0855-1707

May 2011 Member of Reviewer Board for Emerald Group of Publishing Limited,

International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education (IJMCE)

ISSN: 2046-6854.

TEACHING/ LECTURING EXPERIENCE

As a Lecturer, I have taught many courses, supervised students’ projects and mentored many

young lecturers and upcoming graduates as my contribution to the development of the human capital as follows:

University Courses Taught

MPM 558 Procurement Operations Management and Governance 2014- Present

BT 559 Research Methods 2004- Present

BT 361 Research Methods 2002-2004

BT 351 Materials and Construction 2002-2004

BT 251 Materials and Construction 2002-2005

BT 154 Theory of Structures 1 2002-2005

BT 153 Strength of Materials 1 2004-Prersent

BT 253 Strength of Materials 2 2002-Present

BT 254 Theory of Structures 2 2002-2005

BT 154 Statics of Rigid Bodies 2009-Present

BT 253 Timber Construction Technology 2002-Present

BT 159 Laboratory and Workshop Practice 1 2002-2005

BT 160 Laboratory and Workshop Practice 2 2002-2005

Students’ Projects/Theses Supervised

Supervised over 153 Undergraduate Students’ Project Work

Supervised over 70 MSc Students’ Project Work Supervised over 25 MPhil Students’ Research

PhD Candidates Supervised

Supervised 8 PhD Candidates as follows:

1. Orgen Nanyi Kobina, 2010 – 2015 (Graduated)

The nature of adversarial relationships in design service delivery in Ghana: Effects on

supply chain information flow and a business relationship management proposals for

improvement. PhD Thesis submitted to Department of Building Technology, KNUST,

Kumasi.

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PhD Candidates Supervised Cont’d

2. Acheampong Alex, 2011-2015 (Graduated)

Structural Properties of Lightweight Reinforced Concrete using Palm Kernel Shell

Aggregates. PhD Thesis submitted to Department of Building Technology, KNUST,

Kumasi

3. Agyekum Kofi, 2012-2015 (Graduated)

“Minimizing materials wastage at the construction stage of a project through the

implementation of Lean Construction”. PhD Thesis submitted to Department of Building

Technology, KNUST, Kumasi.

4. Simmons Barbara, 2012-2015 (Graduated)

“Simulation-based Exploration of the Thermal Performance of some Multi-Storey Office

Buildings in Accra, Ghana”. PhD Thesis submitted to Department of Building Technology,

KNUST, Kumasi.

5. Acquah Godwin K.K., 2010 (Graduated)

Characterisation of Axial Creep and Drying Shrinkage Strains in Concrete Elements in

Ghana. PhD Thesis submitted to Department of Building Technology, KNUST, Kumasi.

6. Addy, Michael, 2012 (Graduated)

A tool for predicting the energy efficiency of buildings at the Design Stage

7. Sarfo Mensah (Graduated)

Construction organizations' adaptation to environmental sustainable construction in

developing countries.

8. Kpammah, Z. (Graduated)

Application of a multi-criteria decision system to enhance user-involvement in design

process: Towards lean design.

PhD Candidates Examined

Examined 10 PhD Candidates as follows:

1. Acquah Godwin K.K., 2010 (Graduated)

Characterisation of Axial Creep and Drying Shrinkage Strains in Concrete Elements in

Ghana. PhD Thesis submitted to Department of Building Technology, KNUST, Kumasi.

2. Addy, Michael, 2012 (Graduated)

A tool for predicting the energy efficiency of buildings at the Design Stage

3. Sarfo Mensah (Graduated)

Construction organizations' adaptation to environmental sustainable construction in

developing countries.

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PhD Candidates Examined Cont’d

4. Kpammah, Z. (Graduated)

Application of a multi-criteria decision system to enhance user-involvement in design

process: Towards lean design.

5. Orgen Nanyi Kobina, 2015

The nature of adversarial relationships in design service delivery in Ghana: Effects on

supply chain information flow and a business relationship management proposals for

improvement. PhD Thesis submitted to Department of Building Technology, KNUST,

Kumasi

6. Acheampong Alex, 2015

Structural Properties of Lightweight Reinforced Concrete using Palm Kernel Shell

Aggregates. PhD Thesis submitted to Department of Building Technology, KNUST,

Kumasi

7. Agyekum Kofi, 2015

“Minimizing materials wastage at the construction stage of a project through the

implementation of Lean Construction”. PhD Thesis submitted to Department of Building

Technology, KNUST, Kumasi

8. Simmons Barbara, 2015

“Simulation-based Exploration of the Thermal Performance of some Multi-Storey Office

Buildings in Accra, Ghana”. PhD Thesis submitted to Department of Building Technology,

KNUST, Kumasi.

9. Dadzie Peter Kessels, 2015

“Promoting Wood Residue Utilization: Assessment of Some Properties of Solid and

Finger-jointed Lumber of Stem (Off-cuts) and Branch Wood of Some Ghanaian Tropical

hardwoods”. PhD submitted to Department of Wood Technology, UEW, Kumasi Campus.

10. Quartey Gladys Ama, 2008

“Interrelationships between some structures and properties of some selected lesser utilized

Ghanaian hardwood timber species for external applications”. PhD submitted to Institute of

Renewable Natural Resources, KNUST, Kumasi.

Other Students’ Projects/Theses Assessed and Examined

Assessed and Examined over 70 MSc Students’ (KNUST)

Assessed over 80 M.Tech-Ed Students’ Project Work (University of Education, Winneba)

Assessed and Examined 40 MPhil (Building Technology, Construction Technology and Wood Technology) for KNUST and University of Education, Winneba.

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INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

I have been much involved in the Ghanaian construction industry since graduation. I am currently

the President of the Ghana Institute of Construction (GIOC). Under my leadership, the GIOC which has been inactive for nearly twenty years has been revived and re-launched. The Institute currently has a total membership of over 500. Regional Chapters and Students' Chapters have also

been established.

Through my leadership, the GIOC has successfully organized the first ever Construction Excellence Awards in October, 2015 at the Alisa Hotel, Accra.

I am a member of the Ghana Institution of Surveyor (GhIS). I served as a Member of the Research and Publications Committee of the GhIS between 2011 and 2014.

Selected Services to District Assemblies (non- fee charging services)

On the private front, I have been involved in design and construction activities of projects for District Assemblies without charging fees as follows:

Ejura-Sekyedumasi District: In conjunction with the Building and Road Research Institute of the CSIR designed and supervised

the construction of

1. GHc 160,000 Community Resource Centre at Ejura in 2003-2005.

2. GHc 80,000 Area Council Building at Sekyedumasi in 2004.

In conjunction with the Architectural and Engineering Services Ltd., designed and constructed GHc 360,000 Community Resource Centre at Sekyedumasi. Started in 2005.

In conjunction with COSTNET Ltd. designed and constructed GHc 110,000 6-bedroon Residential Building for the District Chief Executive. Started in 2007.

Supervised the construction of 26 No. 3-Unit Classroom blocks with offices, stores and toilets in various towns and villages under the District Assemblies’ Common Fund and the HIPC Fund

between 2004 and 2008.

Afigya-Sekyere District:

In conjunction with the Building and Road Research Institute of the CSIR designed and supervised the construction of

1. GHc 80,000 Area Council Building at Agona. 2002 2. Four (4) school buildings under the District Assemblies’ Common Fund and

the HIPC Fund in various towns in 2003-2004.

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Selected Services to District Assemblies Cont’d

Non-fee charging services

Supervised the construction of over 40 Residential Buildings in various localities in the Ashanti Region between 2003 - 2015

Service to NGOs

I was Site Engineer for the construction of 2-storey Mosque for World Islamic Call Society in Accra in 2010- 2012.

Supervised the construction of Church Manse for the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Bomso, Kumasi. 2006-2010.

I am currently Chairman of Project Management Team for the construction of a Chapel building for the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Bomso, Kumasi on-going since 2014.

GHANA TIMBER INDUSTRY

1997 Timber Export Development Board Consultancy: Prepared promotional paper

and led discussion on “Availability, Processing Characteristics and Utilization of

Selected Pink Star Species for the Furniture and Construction Industries in

Ghana” at Meeting of Furniture Producers and Wood Users in Ghana during

INDUTECH’ 97.

1995-1997 Service to FABI Timbers (1) Provided advice on and participated in sawing,

chemical treatment and processing of Ceiba Pentandra for the production of

skirting boards and other mouldings for export. In 1996 alone, 3000m3 logs of

Ceiba were processed and exported.

(2) Provided advice on the processing and utilization of Albizia ferrugenia for

the manufacture of panel doors. Sample doors were produced and exhibited at INDUTECH’97.

1997 Services to AGI/UNDP: Organized two separate Training and Demonstration

Workshops on Technology Awareness and Knock-down Furniture for Small

Scale Furniture Producers from the Ashanti and Western/Central Regions.

January and March 1997

1997 – 1998 Member of Planning Committee, Conference on Value-added Hardwood Processing and Utilization (VAHPU), FORIG

1996 Member of Planning Committee, IUFRO Seminar on Processing, Utilization and Marketing of Products from Small Diameter Logs from Plantations in Africa,

FORIG, Kumasi, 7-11 October, 1996


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GHANA TIMBER INDUSTRY CONT’D

1993 Member of GIFEX ‘93 Planning Committee of FORIG 1992 Member of INDUTEC '92 Planning Committee of FORIG

1990 Representative of FORIG at GREDA Housing Exhibition

1990 Member of GIFEX '89 Planning Committee of FORIG

1987 Member of GIFEX '87 Planning Committee of FORIG.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

As a contemporary Researcher, I have conducted extensive research in various areas of my

profession as follows:

1. Shear strength properties of structural lightweight reinforced concrete beams using palm

kernel shells coarse aggregates.

2. Simulation-based Exploration of the Thermal Performance of some Multi-Storey Office Buildings in Accra, Ghana.

3. Minimizing materials wastage at the construction stage of a project through the implementation of Lean Construction.

4. A tool for predicting the energy efficiency of buildings at the design stage.

5. Development of a user-involvement framework for design process: An exploration of the design science research paradigm

6. Predicting drying shrinkage and creep in concrete produced in Ghana.

7. Environmental sustainable construction practices of construction contractors in Ghana.

8. An integrated relationship and supply chain management framework for improving engineering and design service delivery to building contractors in Ghana.

9. Sustainable and Lean Construction. 2010 – 2011:

i. Application of Lean Construction in the Ghanaian construction industry. 2011

ii. Waste minimization in the construction industry of Ghana. 2011.

iii. Environmental impact of construction activities in Ghana. 2010

10. Implementation of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) in the Ghanaian construction industry. 2009 - 2010.

11. Construction Education and Training. 2009 -2011:

12. Perceptions on Industrial Training of Construction Students in Ghana. 2010- 2011.

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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE CONT’D

13. Women in Construction in Ghana: Challenges to female retention in the construction

industry. 2011- Present.

14. Performance of Building Technology graduates in the Ghanaian construction industry.

2009 - 2010.

15. Incidence of domestic fire outbreaks in Ghana: Causes and prevention. 2010 - 2011.

16. Utilization of indigenous materials in construction. 2002 – 2011:

i. Structural behaviour of reinforced lightweight concrete beams with

Palm Kernel Shell (PKS) aggregates. 2011- Present.

ii. Cold bending performance of Ghanaian timber species. 2010-2011

iii. Steam bending performance of Ghanaian timber species. 2010-2011

iv. Machining characteristics of Khaya senegalensis and Anogeisus leiocarpus. 2009 - 2011.

v. Use of acoustic emission procedures for predicting strengths of finger-

joints from tropical African hardwoods. 2002 – 2004

vi. Improved utilization of timber for house construction in Ghana. 2002- 2004.

vii. Factors Influencing the Use of Bamboo in Building Construction in Ghana.

17. Construction industry performance. 2010 - 2011

i. Performance of building consultants on Ghana Government funded projects. 2010-2011

ii. Critical challenges to internationalization by Ghanaian Contractors. 2010-

2011

18. Accessibility of public buildings in Ghana by People with Disabilities (PWD). 2009-

Present.

19. Studies on mechanical properties and some parameters influencing efficient performance of finger-joints from Tropical African hardwoods – 1998-2001.

20. Monitoring acoustic emissions for predicting strength of finger-joints from tropical African

hardwoods.

21. Using longitudinal vibration to predicting strength of solid and finger-jointed tropical

African Hardwoods.

22. Effect of glue type on strength properties of finger-joints from tropical African hardwoods

23. Studies into some Machining characteristics of fourteen selected lesser used species. ITTO

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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE CONT’D

Project PD 179/91 “Industrial utilization and improved marketing of some lesser used timber species from sustainably managed forest.”

24. Technical data on six lesser-used species. Promotional brochure on wood processing

characteristics and utilization of selected lesser-used species. ITTO Project No.PD 179/91.

25. Sawmilling and machining characteristics of fourteen selected lesser used species. Report

of ITTO Project PD 179/91“ Industrial utilization and improved marketing of some lesser –used timber species from sustainably managed forest”.

26. Studies into veneer and plymill manufacturing practices in a Ghanaian. Report of ITTO

Project PD 179/91“Industrial utilization and improved marketing of some lesser -used

timber species from sustainably managed forest”.

27. Industrial survey of extent of utilization of fourteen selected lesser used species. Report of

ITTO Project PD 179/91 “Industrial utilization and improved marketing of some lesser used timber species from sustainably managed forest”. July 1997

28. Comprehensive literature review of properties of selected fourteen lesser-used species.

Report of ITTO Project PD 179/91 “ Industrial utilization and improved marketing of some lesser used timber species from sustainably managed forest”. July 1997.

29. Kumasi base-line survey -data collection for a finger jointing plant. Consultancy Report for AMEX/USAID, December 1996.

30. The use of wood for house construction: Comparative Costs Investigations Project. Report on Second Treatment. March, 1995.

31. The physical and mechanical properties of Dahoma (Piptadeniastrum africanum) based on

tests of structural size specimen. Report on research undertaken in Germany under

sponsorship of the DSE and GTEDB.- 1993

32. A study of some physical and mechanical properties of the wood of Pterygota macrocarpa K. Schum (Pterygota, KYERE). MPhil. Thesis submitted to the UST. 1993

33. Utilization of tropical hardwoods for structural engineering: some physical and mechanical properties of Kyere (Pterygota macrocarpa K. Schum). Report on research undertaken in

Germany under sponsorship of the DSE. 1991.

34. Performance of traditional earth houses in Ashanti: A case study of houses in the

Sekyedumasi area. B.Sc. Thesis submitted to the UST - 1985

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SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS As a contemporary Researcher, I have published extensively, and currently have one hundred and

ninety-two (192) authored and co-authored Books, Peer-reviewed Journal articles in international and local journals and Conference papers to my credit as follows:

i) Books with exact references (5 Books)

1. Adjarko, H., Ayarkwa, J. and Agyekum, K. (2016), Incorporating Environmental Sustainability

Issues into Construction. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 136 p.

ISBN-10: 3659854798 ISBN-13: 978-3-659-85479-8.

2. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Adinyira, E (2012), Minimizing Materials Wastage at the Construction Stage of a Project: A Lean Construction Approach. Lambert

Academic Publishing. ISBN-10: 3659158941, ISBN-13: 978-3659158940. 208p.

3. Ayarkwa, J. and A.K. Danso (2011), Strength of Materials. Classic Graphics Print, Kumasi.

ISBN: 2-934872-29-9

4. Ayarkwa, J. (2009), Timber Construction Technology for Technical, Polytechnic and

University Students. Classic Graphics Print, Kumasi. ISBN: 4526944710028

5. Ayarkwa, J. (2009), Timber Technology for Researchers, Polytechnics and University Students. Classic Graphics Print, Kumasi. ISBN: 4526944710028

ii) Chapters in Books (4 Chapters in Books)

1. Ayarkwa, J. (2012) Antrocaryon micraster. In: Louppe, D., Oteng-Amoako, A.A. & Brink, M.

Editors. Plant Resources of Tropical Africa Databank for Commodity Group 2. Timbers 2. PROTA Foundation / Backhuys Publishers / CTA, Wageningen, Netherlands.

2. Ayarkwa, J. (2012) Daniellia oblonga. In: Louppe, D., Oteng-Amoako, A.A. & Brink, M.

Editors. Plant Resources of Tropical Africa Databank for Commodity Group 2. Timbers 2. PROTA Foundation / Backhuys Publishers / CTA, Wageningen, Netherlands.

3. Ayarkwa, J. and Owusu, F.W. (2008) Cylicodiscus gabunensis Harms. In: Louppe, D.,

Oteng-Amoako, A.A. & Brink, M. Editors. Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 7(1). Timbers 1. PROTA Foundation / Backhuys Publishers / CTA, Wageningen, Netherlands. 179-181.

4. Agyeman, V.K., Ayarkwa, J. Owusu, F.W., Boakye-Dapaah, A.S.K., Addae-Mensah, A.,

Appiah, S.K., Oteng Amoako A., Adam A.R. and Pattie, D. (2003) Technological and Investment Profiles of some Lesser-used Timbers

Species in Ghana. Publication of the ITTO, FORIG, Ghana Forestry

Commission. Print Engineering Press. ISBN 9988-7943-0-4

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iii) Refereed Journal Papers with exact references (Published 86 Journal Papers)

1. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Opoku, D.J. (2017). Fire Safety Preparedness in the Central Business District of Kumasi, Ghana. Asian Journal of Science and Technology, 8 (1): 4169-

4175.

2. Ofori-Kuragu, J.K., Owusu-Manu, D. and Ayarkwa, J. (2016). The Case for the Construction

Industry Council, Ghana. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 21 (2):131–149.

3. Acheampong, A., Kankam, C.K. and Ayarkwa, J. (2016). Shear Behaviour of Palm Kernel Shell Reinforced Concrete Beams Without Shear Reinforcement: Influence of Beam Depth and Tension Steel. Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction Technology, 7 (2): 8-19.

4. Acheampong, A., Atuahene, B. T. and Ayarkwa, J. (2016). Occupants' satisfaction with Burnt

Clay Brick (BCB) buildings in Ghana. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Toxic. Res. 4(8): 140-149.

5. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Amoah, P. (2016). Built and forgotten: Unveiling the defects

associated with the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) Jubilee house in Kumasi. Journal of Building Performance, 7 (1):23-34.

6. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Amoah, P. (2016). Post Occupancy Evaluation of Postgraduate Students’ Hostel Facilities and Services. Journal of Building Performance, 7 (1): 97-104.

7. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and De-Graft J.O. (2016). Fire Safety Awareness and Management in Multi-Storey Students’ Hostels. Asian Journal of Applied Sciences, 4 (2): 329-338.

8. Adjarko, H., Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Amoah, P. (2016). Implementation of

Environmental Sustainable Construction Principles (ESCPs) in the Ghanaian Construction Industry. International Journal of Engineering and Management Research, 6 (2): 585-593.

9. Appiagyei, A.A., Ayarkwa, J. and Agyekum, K. (2016). Environmental Considerations in Procurement Decisions: A Literature Review. Sustainability in Environment, 1(1): 40-53.

10. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Amoah, P. (2016). Challenges to Fire Safety Management in

Multi-Storey Students’ Hostels. Modern Management Science and Engineering, 4 (1): 53-61.

11. Opoku, D., Ayarkwa, J. and Agyekum, K. (2016). Factors Inhibiting the Use of Bamboo in

Building Construction in Ghana: Perceptions of Construction Professionals. Materials Science and Applications, Vol. 7 No. 1, pp. 83-88. ISSN Print: 2153-117X; ISSN Online: 2153-1188;

Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/msa.2016.72008

12. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Adjarko, H. (2015). Perceptions of Quantity Surveyors on

Challenges to and Benefits of Incorporating ICT in Quantity Surveying Practice in Ghana. Asian Engineering Review, Vol 2, No. 3, 30-36. ISSN: 2409-6725.

13. Simons, B., Koranteng, C., Ayarkwa, J., (2015). Practical Energy Savings Techniques for Multi-storey Office Buildings in Accra, Ghana. International Journal of Engineering and

Computer science, Vol 4, No. 2, 15262-15273. ISSN: 2319-7242, DOI:

http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/ijecs/v4i12.30

http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/msa.2016.72008

http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/ijecs/v4i12.30

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Refereed Journal Papers Cont’d

14. Acheampong, A., Adom-Asamoah, M., Ayarkwa, J. and Afrifa, R.O. (2015). Code compliant behaviour of palm kernel shell reinforced concrete (RC) beams in shear. Journal

of Civil Engineering and Construction Technology, Vol. 6, No. 4, 59-70. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.5897/JCECT2015.0367, ISSN: 1996-0816.

15. Kpamma, Z.E., Adinyira, E., Ayarkwa, J. and Adjei-Kumi, T. (2015). Application of the CBA Decision System to Manage User Preferences in the Design Process. J. Prof. Issues Eng. Educ. Pract., ASCE 05015004. ISSN (print): 1052-3928 ISSN (online): 1943-5541

http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(asce)ei.1943-5541.0000258

16. Kpamma, Z.E., Adjei-Kumi, T., Ayarkwa, J. and Adinyira, E. (2015). An exploration of the

choosing by advantages decision system as a user engagement tool in participatory design. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, Vol. 12, No. 1, 51-66, DOI:

10.1080/17452007.2015.1095710. ISSN 1745-2007 (Print) 1752-7589 (Online) http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2015.1095710

17. Mensah, S., Ayarkwa, J., and Nani, G. (2015). Towards enabling construction organizations' adaptation to environmental sustainable construction in developing countries. Advances in

Social Sciences Research Journal, Vol. 2, No. 10, 84-100. ISSN 2055-0288.

18. Orgen, N.K., Ayarkwa, J.,Ahadzie, D.K. and Badu, E. (2015). Effect of Construction

Business Relationship Situation on Design Service Delivery in Ghana. Engineering Management Research, Vol.4, No. 1, pp. 13-29. ISSN 1927-7318 (Print) ISSN 1927-7326 (Online). http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/emr.v4n1p13

19. Orgen, N.K., Ahadzie, D.K., Ayarkwa, J., and Badu, E. (2015). The Nature of Supply Chain and Business Relationship in Construction Design Service Delivery in Ghana. Journal of Civil

Engineering and Architecture Research, Vol. 2, No. 6, pp. 708-723. Print ISSN: 2333-911X Online ISSN: 2333-9128

20. Somiah, M.K., Ayarkwa, J. and Agyekum, K. (2015). Assessing House Owners' Level of Awareness on the National Building Regulations, L.I. 1630, in the Sekondi Takoradi

Metropolis. African Journal of Applied Research, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 170-178. ISSN: 2408- 7920.

21. Opoku, D., Hackman, J.K., Ayarkwa, J. and Agyekum, K. (2015). Assessing areas and trends of bamboo usage in building construction in Ghana. African Journal of Applied Research, Vol.

1, No. 1, pp. 46-57. ISSN: 2408-7920.

22. Simons, B., Koranteng, C., Ayarkwa, J., (2015). Simulation-based assessment of the thermal

performance of high-rise office buildings in Ghana. British Journal of Applied Science and Technology, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp 165-179. ISSN 2231-0843, http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/BJAST/2015/16700

23. Adinyira, E., Ayarkwa, J and Aidoo, I (2014). Knowledge and Usage of the Seven Basic

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Quality Control Tools by Producers of Precast Concrete Products in Ghana. Journal of

Construction Project Management and Innovation Vol. 4 (2): 966-975. ISSN 2223-7852

24. Adjarko, H., Osei-Poku, G. and Ayarkwa, J. (2014). Challenges to the Incorporation of

Environmental Sustainability Issues into Construction Procurement at the Local Government Level of Ghana. International Refereed Journal of Engineering and Science, Vol. 3 No. 11, pp.

42-52. e-ISSN 2319-183X p-ISSN 2319-1821

25. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Koranteng, C. (2014). A Holistic Survey of Dampness in a

Six Bedroom Residential Apartment. Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 34, No. 1, pp. 30-45. ISSN 0855-0395. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/just.v34i1.4

26. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Adinyira, E. (2014). A Holistic Survey of Dampness in a Three Bedroom Residential Bungalow in Kumasi, Ghana. Case Studies in Construction Materials, Vol 1 (2014), pp. 125-137. ISSN 2214-5095.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2014.07.002

27. Agyekum, K. and Ayarkwa, J. (2014). A Two-Stage Approach to Damp Investigation in a Three Bedroom Residential Building in Kumasi, Ghana. Journal of Building Performance, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 50-61. ISSN: 2180-2106.

28. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Koranteng, C. (2014). Holistic Diagnosis of Rising Damp and Salt Attack in Two Residential Buildings in Kumasi, Ghana. Journal of Construction

Engineering, Vol 2014, pp. 1-13, Hindawi Publishing Cooporation. Available. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/398627

29. Agyekum, K. and Ayarkwa, J. (2014). Diagnosing Rising Damp in the Walls of a Six Bedroom Residential Apartment in Kumasi, Ghana. International Journal of Development and

Sustainability, Vol. 3, No. 5, pp. 1174-1198, ISSN: 2168 8662.

30. Agyekum, K. and Ayarkwa, J. (2014). Dampness in Walls of Residential Buildings: The

Views of Building Construction Professionals in Ghana. Africa Development and Resources Research Institute Journal, Vol. 7, No. 7(2), pp. 19-36, pISSN 2343-6662 ISSN: 2343 6662.

31. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J.,Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2014). An Overview of Damp Remediation Measures Practiced by Building Occupants in Ghana. Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal and Valuation, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 347-359. ISSN: 2046-9594 E-ISSN:

2046-9608.

32. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Koranteng, C. (2014). Perceptions of Building Occupants on Effectiveness of Practiced Damp Remediation Measures in Ghana. Journal of Environmental and Earth Science, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 121-131. ISSN: 2224-3216 pISSN: 2225-0948.

33. Acheampong, A., Ayarkwa, J., Hackman, J.K. and Agyekum, K. (2014). Factors inhibiting the use of indigenous building materials (IBM) in the Ghanaian Construction Industry. Africa

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Development and Resources Research Institute (ADDRI) Journal, Vol. 8, No. 8(2), pp. 1-15,

ISSN: 2343 6662 ISSN-L 2343 6662.

34. Ayarkwa, J.,Acheampong, A., Hackman, J.K. and Agyekum, K. (2014). Environmental

Impact of Construction Site Activities in Ghana. Africa Development and Resources Institute (ADDRI) Journal, Vol. 9, No. 9(2), pp. 1-19. pISSN: 2343 6662 ISSN-L 2343 6662

35. Simons, B., Koranteng, C., Adinyira, E., Ayarkwa, J., (2014). An Assessment of Thermal Comfort in Multi - Storey Office Buildings in Ghana. Journal of Building Construction and

Planning Research, (2), pp 30-38. ISSN Print: 2328-4889 ISSN Online: 2328-4897. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/jbcpr.2014.21003

36. Simons, B., Koranteng, C., Ayarkwa, J., (2014). Occupants' Evaluation of the Operation, Functionality of Building Control Systems and Energy Implications in Multi Storey Office Buildings in Ghana. Journal of Energy and Policy, 4 (2), pp 48-58. ISSN 2225- 0573.

37. Ayarkwa, J.,Baiden, B.K. and Sabah, S.C.B. (2014). Consultants' Performance on District

Assemblies' Common Fund Projects. Modern Management Science & Engineering, 2(1): 43-57, ISSN: 2052- 2576.

38. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J.,Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2013). Preliminary Assessment of Dampness in Walls of Residential Buildings in Four Climatic Zones in

Ghana. Journal of Sustainable Development, Vol. 6, No. 9, pp. 51-61. ISSN: 1913-9063, E-

ISSN: 1913-9071, doi: 10.5539/jsd.v6n9p51. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jsd.v6n9p51

39. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J.,Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2013). An Overview of the

Symptoms Associated with Dampness in Walls of Residential Buildings in Major Towns in Ghana. Civil and Environmental Research, Vol. 3, No. 9, pp. 1-9, ISSN: 2224-5790, E-ISSN: 2225-0514.

40. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J.,Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2013). Level of Knowledge of

Building Occupants on Dampness in Walls of Residential Buildings in Ghana. Modern Management Science and Engineering, Vol. 1, No. 2, ISSN: 2052-2576.

41. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Adjei-Kumi, T. (2013). Minimizing Materials Wastage in Construction- A Lean Construction Approach. Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 125-146, ISSN: 2277-0097.

42. Ayarkwa, J.,Acheampong, A. and Agyekum, K. (2013). Residents' Satisfaction with the

Social Security and National Insurance Trust Housing in Ghana. Engineering Management

Research, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 29-40. ISSN: 1927-7318, E-ISSN: 1927-7326. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/emr.v2n2p29

43. Ayarkwa, J.,Baiden, B.K. and Osei-Asibey, D. (2013). Benefits derived by District Assemblies from their project consultants. Engineering Management Research, 2 (2): 41-50.

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ISSN 1927-7318 E-ISSN 1927-7326.

44. Acheampong, A., Adom-Asamoah, M., Ayarkwa, J. and Afrifa, R.O. (2013). Comparative study of the physical properties of palm kernel shells concrete and normal weight concrete in

Ghana. Journal of Science and Multidisciplinary Research, 5 (1): 129-146. ISSN 2277-0135

45. Ayarkwa, J., K. Agyekum and E. Adinyira (2013). Barriers to successful implementation of

Lean Construction in the Ghanaian building industry, Journal of Construction, 5(1): pp. 3-11. ISSN ISSN 1994 - 7402

46. Orgen, N. K., Ahadzie, D. K., Ayarkwa, J. and Badu, E. (2013), Conceptual models for assessing adversarial business relationship and improvement of Engineering And Design

Service Delivery (EDSD) in Ghana, Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, Vol. 3(1), 480-497.ISSN: 1994-7402

47. Owusu, F.W., Ayarkwa, J. and Frimpong-Mensah, K. (2013). Sanding properties of seven lesser-used timber species in Ghana. Ghana Journal of Forestry, 28(1): 1-14. ISSN: 0855-

1707

48. Ayarkwa, J., Agyekum, K., Adinyira, E, and Osei-Asibey, D. (2012). Perspectives for the

implementation of lean construction in the Ghanaian construction industry. Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, 2(2): 345-359. ISSN: 1994-7402

49. Ayarkwa, J., Agyekum, K. and Acheampong, A. (2012). Ghanaian construction professionals' perception on challenges to female retention in the construction industry. Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation,2 (2): 360-376. ISSN: 1994

7402

50.Ayarkwa, J., E. Adinyira and D. Osei-Asibey (2012) Industrial Training of Construction Students: Perceptions of Training Organizations in Ghana. Education + Training. Vol 54 No. 2/3 pp 234-249 ISSN 0040-0912 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00400911211210323

51. Ayarkwa, J., E. Adinyira and K. Agyekum (2012) Perceptions of undergraduate construction students on Industrial Training in Ghana. Journal of Science and Technology,

JUST, Vol 32, No. 1. pp 68-79 ISSN: 0855-0395http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/just.v32i1.7

52. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Adinyira E. (2012). Consultants' Perspectives on Materials

Waste Reduction in Ghana. Engineering Management Research, Vol 1, No.1, pp. 138-150. ISSN: 1927-7318 http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/emr.v1n1p138

53. Ayarkwa, J., Agyekum, K. and Adinyira, E. (2011) Exploring Waste Minimization Measures in the Ghanaian Construction Industry. Built Environment Journal (BEJ), Vol. 8

No. 2, pp. 22-30. ISSN 1675-5022

54. Ayarkwa, J.,Owusu, F.W. and Appiah, J.K. (2011) Cold bending performance of some

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selected timber species of Ghana. Ghana Journal of Forestry. Vol 27 No. 3, pp. 94-104.

ISSN: 0855-1707.

55. Owusu, F.W. and J. Ayarkwa (2011) Machining characteristics of Khaya senegalensis and

Anogeisus leiocarpus. Ghana Journal of Forestry. Vol 23 No.2, pp. 97-111. ISSN: 0855-1707

56. Ayarkwa, J.,Owusu, F.W. and Appiah, J. K. (2011) Steam bending qualities of eight timber species of Ghana. Ghana Journal of Forestry. Vol 23 No.2, pp. 11-22. ISSN: 0855-1707

57. Danso, A.K., J. Ayarkwa and A. Danso (2011) State of Accessibility for the Disabled in Selected Monumental Public Buildings in Accra, Ghana. The Ghana Surveyor Vol 4, No.

1, pp. 1-19. ISSN 0855-9538

58. Ayarkwa, J.,AyirebiDansoh, Adinyira, E. and Amoah, P. (2011) Performance of Building

Technology graduates in the construction industry in Ghana. Education + Training, Vol. 53, No. 6, pp. 531-545. ISSN 0040-0912 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00400911111159485

59. Ayarkwa, J. (2010) Comparing the effectiveness of three acoustic emission procedures for predicting strengths of finger-joints from tropical African hardwoods. Ghana Journal of

Forestry, Vol 26, 2010. pp. 1-13. ISSN: 0855-1707

60. Ayarkwa, J. (2010) Perspectives on environmental management in the construction

industry in Ghana. International Journal of Sustainable Development, Vol. 3, No 9, pp. 60-68. ISSN 2276-6111

61. Ayarkwa, J.,AyirebiDansoh and Amoah, P. (2010) Barriers to implementation of EMS in construction industry in Ghana. International Journal of Engineering Science, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 37-45. ISSN 2276-6138

62. Ayarkwa, J.,Danso, A.K. and Adinyira, E. (2010) Incidence of domestic fire outbreaks in

Ghana: causes and prevention. The Ghana Surveyor, Vol. 3, No. 1.pp. 7- 20. ISSN: 0855- 9538

63. Adinyira, E. and Ayarkwa, J. (2010) "Potential Critical Challenges to Internationalization by Ghanaian Contractors". The Ghana Surveyor, Vol. 3, No. 1. pp. 59-70. ISSN 0855-9538.

64. Ayarkwa, J.,Hirashima, Y., Ando, K. and Sasaki, Y. (2001) Monitoring acoustic emissions from finger-joints from tropical African hardwoods for predicting ultimate tensile strength. Holzforschung. Vol.55 No. 6, 2001. pp 652-660. ISSN: 1437-434X

65. Ayarkwa, J.,Hirashima, Y., Ando, K. and Sasaki, Y. (2001) Monitoring acoustic emissions

to predict modulus of rupture of finger-joints from tropical African hardwoods. Wood and Fiber Science. Vol.33 No.3, 2001.pp.450-464. ISSN: 0735-6161

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66. Ayarkwa, J., Y. Hirashima and Y. Sasaki (2001). Predicting modulus of rupture of solid

and finger-jointed tropical African hardwoods using longitudinal vibration. Forest Products Journal. Vol. 51 No.1, 2001. pp. 85-92. ISSN: 0015-7473

67. Ayarkwa, J.,Hirashima, Y. and Sasaki, Y. (2000) Predicting tensile properties of finger-jointed tropical African hardwoods using longitudinal vibration method. Ghana Journal of Forestry Vol. 9, 2000. pp. 45-56. ISSN: 0855-1707

68. Ayarkwa, J.,Hirashima, Y. and Sasaki, Y. (2000): Influence of finger-joint geometry and

end pressure on tensile properties of three finger-jointed tropical African hardwoods. Southern African Forestry Journal No. 188, 2000. pp. 37-49. ISSN 2070-2620 http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10295925.2000.9631268

69. Ayarkwa, J.,Hirashima, Y., Sasaki, Y. and Ando, K. (2000) Effect of glue type on flexural and tensile properties of finger-jointed tropical African hardwoods. Forest Products Journal

Vol. 50 No. 10, 2000. pp. 59-68. ISSN: 0015-7473

70. Ayarkwa, J.,Hirashima, Y. and Sasaki, Y. (2000). Effect of finger geometry and end

pressure on the flexural properties of finger-jointed tropical African hardwoods. Forest Products Journal Vol. 50 No. 11/12, 2000. pp. 53-63. ISSN: 0015-7473

71. Ayarkwa, J.,Hirashima, Y. and Sasaki, Y. (2000) Predicting ultimate tensile and bending strengths of three finger-jointed tropical African hardwoods using acoustic emission.

Southern African Forestry Journal No 189, 2000. pp. 53-62. ISSN 2070-2620 http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10295925.2000.9631280

72. Ayarkwa, J. (2000) Cold and steam bending qualities of six Ghanaian timber species. Ghana Journal of Forestry Vol. 9, 2000. pp. 1-10. ISSN: 0855-1707

73. Ayarkwa, J. and Owusu, F.W. (2000) Utilisation of savanna tree species: Planing characteristics of Anogeisus leiocarpus (Kane) and Khaya senegalensis (Khaya). Wood

News. Vol. 9 No. 4, Jan - March 2000. pp. 27-30. ISSN: 0149-7200.

74. Ayarkwa, J.,Hirashima, Y. and Sasaki, Y. (1999) Predicting static bending modulus of

elasticity of tropical African hardwoods from density using a model based on longitudinal vibration. Ghana Journal of Forestry Vol. 8, 1999. pp. 1-8. ISSN 0855-1707

75. Ayarkwa, J. and Addae-Mensah, A.G (1999) Processing of small diameter logs: Effect of log diameter, sawing pattern and some bole variables on lumber recovery. Ghana Journal

of Forestry, Vol. 8, 1999. pp. 43-51.ISSN 0855-1707

76. Ayarkwa, J. (1999) Influence of wood defects on some mechanical properties of two

tropical Ghanaian hardwoods. Journal of the Ghana Science Association. No.2, 1999. pp. 131-147 ISSN 0855-3823. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jgsa.v1i2.17813

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77. Ayarkwa, J. (1999) Determination of bending modulus of elasticity of Pterygota macrocarpus K. Schum (KYERE) and Piptadeniastrum africanum (DAHOMA) using two

international testing norms. Journal of the Ghana Science Association. Vol.1, No.3, 1999.

pp. 126-132. ISSN 0855-3823

78. Ayarkwa, J. (1998) The influence of site and axial position in a tree on density and

strength properties of the wood of Pterygota macrocarpa K. Schum (Kyere). Ghana Journal of Forestry, Vol. 6,1998. pp. 43-41. ISSN 0855-1707

79. Ayarkwa, J. (1998) New marketable Ghanaian timber species for furniture and construction. Wood News. Vol. 8 No. 2, July - Sept. 1998. pp. 13-18 ISSN 0149-7200

80. Addae-Mensah, A. and Ayarkwa, J. (1997) Some machining characteristics of selected lesser-used species of Ghana. Ghana Journal of Forestry, Vol. 6, 1998. pp. 8-14.ISSN

0855-1707

81. Ayarkwa, J. and Addae-Mensah, A.G (1997) Utilization of savannah species: some

processing characteristics of Anogeisus leiocarpus (KANE) and Khaya senegalensis (KHAYA). Wood News Journal, Vol. 7, No. 3 October - December 1997. pp. 6-11. ISSN

0149-7200

82. Ayarkwa, J. (1997) Potential for utilization of Borassus aethiopum (Fan Palm) in

construction in Ghana. Wood News Journal, Vol.6 No.4 Jan-March, pp. 1997. 15-18. ISSN 0149-7200

83. Ayarkwa, J. (1994) Strength properties of Yaya, (Amphimas pterocarpoides). Ghana Journal of Forestry, Vol. 1, 1994. pp. 57-59. ISSN 0855-1707

84. Addae-Mensah, A.G., Eastin, I.L. and Ayarkwa, J. (1993) An appropriate processing technology for rubberwood in Ghana. Wood New Journal, Vol. 3 No.3 October -

December,1993. pp. 41-43. ISSN 0149-7200

85. Ayarkwa, J., and Addae-Mensah A.G. (1992) Basic stresses of three pine species grown

in Ghana. FPRI Techn. Bull. Vol. 8, 9, 10, 1988-1990. Pp. 33-42. ISSN 0030-4387

86. Addae-Mensah, A.G., Ayarkwa, J., Mohammed, A.I., and Azerengo, E (1989) User's

guide of some Ghanaian secondary and primary timber species based on strength and related properties. FPRI Information Bull. No. 9, 1989.ISSN 0030-4387

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iv) Peer-reviewed Conference Papers with exact references (Published 83 Conference

Papers)

1. Mensah, S., Ayarkwa, J. and Nani, G. (2016). Barriers against contractors’ adaptation of environmentally sustainable construction practices. In: Proceedings of Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference, Ashesi University

College, Accra, Ghana. July, 27-28, 2016.

2. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Amoah, P. (2016). Fire Safety Awareness and

Management in Multi-Storey Students’ Hostels. In: Proceedings of 5th International

Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa, July, 10-

12, 2016.

3. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Amoah, P. and Boateng, B.E. (2016). Challenges to Fire

Safety Management in Multi-Storey Students’ Hostels. In: Proceedings of 5th International


12, 2016.

4. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Koranteng, C. (2016). Controlling Rising Damp in New

Buildings: Field Trials of Proposed Treatment Methods. In: Proceedings of 5th International


12, 2016.

5. Addy, M. N., Adinyira E. and Ayarkwa, J. (2016). Developing a Building Energy

Efficiency Assessment Tool for office buildings in Ghana: Delphic consultation approach.

In: Proceedings of 8th International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings,

Turin, Italy, September, 11-13, 2016.

6. Addy, M. N., Adinyira E. and Ayarkwa, J. (2016). Building Energy Efficiency

Assessment Tool Development Approach. In: How many ways can you change a light

bulb? In Proccedings of LoLo CDT Student led conference, University College of London,

London. UK, June, 16, 2016.

7. Ayarkwa, J., Adinyira, E., Koranteng C. and Addy, M. N. (2015). Conceptual Framework of a Tool Development for Energy Efficiency Assessment of Buildings in Developing

Countries: Case of Ghana. In: Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, Kumasi, Ghana, March, 25-26 , 2015.

8. Mensah, S., Ayarkwa, J. and Nani, G. (2015). Adapting to environmental sustainable construction in developing countries: a multi-theory conceptualization. In: Proceedings of

Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE 2015), Pretoria, South Africa, December, 9-11, 2015.

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Peer-reviewed conference papers cont’d

9. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Opoku-Ware, S.N. (2015). Built and Forgotten: Unveiling

the Defects Associated with the Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod) Jubilee House in Kumasi.

In Proceedings: 2nd International Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology, Kumasi

Polytechnic, Kumasi, 28th-30th October, 2015, pp. 75.

10. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Acheampong, A. (2015). Post Occupancy Evaluation of

Postgraduate Hostel Facilities and Services at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science

and Technology, Kumasi. In Proceedings: 2nd International Conference on Applied

Sciences and Technology, Kumasi, 28th-30th October, 2015, pp. 67.

11. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Opoku-Ware, S.N. (2015). Perceptions of Quantity

Surveyors on Challenges to and Benefits of Incorporating Information Technology in

Quantity Surveying Practice in Ghana. In Proceedings: 2nd International Conference on

Applied Sciences and Technology, Kumasi, 28th -30th October, 2015, pp. 76.

12. Adjarko, H., Ayarkwa, J. and Agyekum, K. (2015). Incorporating environmental

sustainability into construction procurement at the district assembly level in Ghana. In:

Laryea, S. and Leiringer R. (Eds) Procs 6th West Africa Built Environment Research

(WABER) Conference, 10-12 August 2015, Accra, Ghana, 669-689.

13. Barbara, S., Koranteng, C. and Ayarkwa, J. (2015). Simulation-based assessment of the

thermal performance of high rise office buildings in Ghana. In Badu, E., Ayarkwa, J.,

Ahadzie, D., Adinyira, E., Owusu-Manu, D. and Kwofie, T. (eds) Procs 4th International

Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 25-26 March 2015, Kumasi, Ghana,

pp. 44-66.

14. Ayarkwa, J., Adinyira, E., Koranteng, C. and Addy, M.N. (2015). A conceptual

framework of a tool development for energy efficiency assessment of buildings in

developing countries: Case of Ghana. In Badu, E., Ayarkwa, J., Ahadzie, D., Adinyira, E.,

Owusu-Manu, D. and Kwofie, T. (eds) Procs 4th International Conference on

Infrastructure Development in Africa, 25-26 March 2015, Kumasi, Ghana, pp. 67-86.

15. Zoya, E.K., Adjei-Kumi, T., Ayarkwa, J. and Adinyira, E. (2015). Development of a user-

involvement framework for design process: An exploration of the design science research

paradigm. In Badu, E., Ayarkwa, J., Ahadzie, D., Adinyira, E., Owusu-Manu, D. and

Kwofie, T. (eds) Procs 4th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in

Africa, 25-26 March 2015, Kumasi, Ghana, pp. 143-155.

16. Somiah, M.K., Ayarkwa, J., Agyekum, K. and Hackman, J.K. (2015). Factors contributing

to the construction of unauthorized residential buildings in Ghana. In Badu, E., Ayarkwa,

J., Ahadzie, D., Adinyira, E., Owusu-Manu, D. and Kwofie, T. (eds) Procs 4th International


pp. 156-172.

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17. Acquah, G.K.K., Ayarkwa, J., Danso, A.K. and Oteng-Seifah, S. (2015). Accuracy of

drying shrinkage predicting models in Ghana. In Badu, E., Ayarkwa, J., Ahadzie, D.,

Adinyira, E., Owusu-Manu, D. and Kwofie, T. (eds) Procs 4th International Conference on


18. Acquah, G.K.K., Oteng-Seifah, S., Ayarkwa, J. and Danso, A.K. (2015). Accuracy of

creep predicting models in Ghana. In Badu, E., Ayarkwa, J., Ahadzie, D., Adinyira, E.,

Owusu-Manu, D. and Kwofie, T. (eds) Procs 4th International Conference on


19. Mensah, S., Ayarkwa, J. and Nani, G. (2015). Understanding environmental sustainable

construction practices of construction contractors in Ghana. In Badu, E., Ayarkwa, J.,

Ahadzie, D., Adinyira, E., Owusu-Manu, D. and Kwofie, T. (eds) Procs 4th International


pp. 329-340.

20. Hackman, J.K., Acheampong, A., Agyekum, K. and Ayarkwa, J. (2015). Factors affecting

site supervision in the Ghanaian Construction Industry. In Badu, E., Ayarkwa, J., Ahadzie,

D., Adinyira, E., Owusu-Manu, D. and Kwofie, T. (eds) Procs 4th International Conference

on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 25-26 March 2015, Kumasi, Ghana, pp. 341-352.

21. Agyekum, K. and Ayarkwa, J. (2015). Diagnosing rising damp: Lessons from three

residential buildings in Kumasi. 8th Annual GRASAG-KNUST International Research

Conference, 25th March 2015, Kumasi, Ghana, pp. 53.

22. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Adinyira, E. (2014). A Case Study of Dampness in a Three

Bedroom Residential Building at Deduako, Kumasi. In Ejohwomu, O. and Oshodi, O. (eds)

Procs 3rd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 17-19 March

2014, Abeokuta, Nigeria, pp. 351-365.

23. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Koranteng, C. (2014). A Holistic Survey of Dampness in a

Three Bedroom Residential Bungalow in Kumasi, Ghana. In Ejohwomu, O. and Oshodi, O.

(eds) Procs 3rd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 17-19

March 2014, Abeokuta, Nigeria, pp. 366-384.

24. Opoku, D., Ayarkwa, J. and Agyekum, K. (2014). Assessing Areas and Trends of Bamboo

Usage in Building Construction in Ghana. In Laryea, S. and Ibem, E. (eds) Proceedings 8th

Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) Postgraduate Conference, 10-11

February 2014, University of the Witwatersreand, Johannesburg, South Africa, pp. 131-

141.

25. Opoku, D., Ayarkwa, J. and Agyekum, K. (2014). Factors Influencing the Use of Bamboo

in Building Construction in Ghana: Perceptions of Architects and Building Contractors. In

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Proceedings 1st Bamboo Colloquim. CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana, Fumesua-

Kumasi, April 29-30, 2014.

26. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2013). Level of Knowledge

of Building Occupants on Dampness in Walls of Residential Buildings in Ghana. In: Nkum,

R.K., Nani, G., Atepor, L., Oppong, R.A., Awry, E. and Bamfo-Agyei, E. (Eds) Procs 2nd

Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA), 8-10 August 2013, Kumasi-Ghana, pp.

194-205.

27. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2013). Assessment of

Dampness in Walls of Residential Buildings in Four Climatic Zones in Ghana. In: Nkum,

R.K., Nani, G., Atepor, L., Oppong, R.A., Awre, E. and Bamfo-Agyei, E. (Eds) Procs 2nd

Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA), 8-10 August 2013, Kumasi-Ghana, pp.

194-205.

28. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2013). Level of Practice and

Effectiveness of Damp Remediation Measures in Walls of Residential Buildings in Ghana.

In Proceedings: 3rd International Conference on Design, Development and Research

(DDR), 18-20 July 2013, Faculty of Art, College of Art and Social Sciences, KNUST,

Kumasi, Ghana, pp. 297-311.

29. Mensah, S. Ayarkwa, J. and Nani, G. (2014) Framework for modeling sustainable

construction practices towards low carbon construction. In: Laryea, S. and Ibem, E. (Eds) Proceedings 8th Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) Postgraduate Conference, 10-11 February 2014, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South

Africa, 293-303

30. Kpamma, Z. E., Adjei-Kumi, T., Ayarkwa, J., & Adinyira, E. (2014). Creating, sustaining

and optimizing the collaborative realm for participatory design. Proceedings, 22nd annual conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC- 22), Oslo, Norway.

31. Kpamma, Z. E., Adjei-Kumi, T., Ayarkwa, J., & Adinyira, E. (2014). Enhancing user- involvement through a multi-criteria decision aid: A lean design research agenda.

Proceedings, 22nd Annual conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC- 22), Oslo, Norway.

32. Acheampong, A., Hackman, J.K., and Ayarkwa, J. (2014). Factors inhibiting the use of

indeginous building materials (IBM) in the Ghanaian Construction Industry. In Ejohwomu,

O. and Oshodi, O. (eds) Procs 3rd International Conference on Infrastructure Development

in Africa,March17-19, 2014, Abeokuta, Nigeria, p. 216-226 ISBN: 978-978-938-173-9.

33. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Adinyira, E. (2014). A case study of dampness in a three

bedroom residential building at Deduako, Kumasi. In Ejohwomu, O. and Oshodi, O. (eds)

https://www.researchgate.net/researcher/2051824351_Emmanuel_Adinyira

https://www.researchgate.net/researcher/2051824351_Emmanuel_Adinyira

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Procs 3rd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, March17-19,

2014, Abeokuta, Nigeria, p. 351-365 ISBN: 978-978-938-173-9

34. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Koranteng, C. (2014). A holistic survey of dampness in a

three bedroom residential bungalow in Kumasi, Ghana. In Ejohwomu, O. and Oshodi, O.

(eds) Procs 3rdInternation Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, March17-

19, 2014, Abeokuta, Nigeria, p. 366-384 ISBN: 978-978-938-173-9

35. Ansah, S.K., Ayarkwa, J., Adinyira, E., and Ametepey, S. O. (2014) Factors Influencing

Professionals’ Selection of Building Materials for Housing Delivery in Ghana In: Nkum

R.K., Nani G., Atepor, L., Oppong, R.A., Awere E., and Bamfo-Agyei, E. (Eds) Procs 3rd

Applied Research Conference in Africa. (ARCA) Conference, 7-9 August 2014, Accra,

Ghana; p. 271-284.

36. Opoku, D., Ayarkwa, J. and Agyekum, K. (2014). Assessing areas and trends of bamboo

usage in building construction in Ghana. In Laryea, S. and Ibem, E (eds) Proceedings 8 th

Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) Postgraduate Conference, February 10-

11, 2014, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa; p. 131-141, ISBN

978-0-9566060-8-2

37. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2013). Assessment of

dampness in walls of residential buildings in four climatic zones in Ghana. In: Nkum, R.K.,

Nani, G., Atepor, L., Oppong, R.A., Awere, E. and Bamfo-Agyei, E. (eds) Proc 2nd Applied

Research Conference in Africa (ARCA),August 8-10,2013, Kumasi-Ghana, p. 194-205,

ISBN 978-9988-1-7051-6

38. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2013). Level of knowledge of

building occupants on dampness in walls of residential buildings in Ghana. In: Nkum,

R.K., Nani, G., Atepor, L., Oppong, R.A., Awere, E. and Bamfo-Agyei, E. (eds) Procs 2nd

Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA), August 8-10, 2013, Kumasi-Ghana, p.

389-399, ISBN 978-9988-1-7051-6.

39. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J., Koranteng, C. and Adinyira, E. (2013). Level of practice and

effectiveness of damp remediation measures in walls of residential buildings in Ghana. In

Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Design, Development and Research (DDR),

July 18-20, 2013, Faculty of Art, College of Art and Social Sciences, KNUST, Kumasi,

Ghana, p. 297-311; ISBN: 978-9988-1-8513-8.

40. Acheampong, A., Adom-Asamoah, M., Ayarkwa, J. and Afrifa, R.O. (2013), Shear

capacity of reinforced palm kernel shells concrete and normal weight concrete with and without shear reinforcement, In: Knum, R. K., Nani, G., Atepor, L., Assasie, O.R, Awere, E. and Bamfo-Adjei, E. (Eds.), Proceedings of 2nd Applied Research Conference in Africa

(ARCA 2013), Kumasi, Ghana, pp. 135-150, ISBN 978-9988-1-7051-6.

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41. Acheampong, A., Ayarkwa, J., Adom-Asamoah, M.and Baiden, B.K. (2013). Comparative Study of the Physical Properties of Palm Kernel Shells Concrete and Normal Weight

Concrete. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 17-19 March 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa, pp. 185-193, ISBN: 978-0-620-54070-4.

42. Ayarkwa, J., Acheampong, A. and Agyekum, K. (2013). Residents Satisfaction with the

Social Security and National Insurance Trust Housing in Ghana. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 17-19 March 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa, pp. 202-212, ISBN:978-0-620-54070-4.

43. Ayarkwa, J., Baiden, B.K., Osei-Asibey, D. and Sabah, C.B.S. (2013). Benefits Derived

by District Assemblies from their Project Consultants. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 17-19 March 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa, pp. 194-201, ISBN:978-0-620-54070-4.

44. Ayarkwa, J., Baiden, B.K.and Sabah, C.B.S. (2013). Performance of District Assemblies’

consultants on common fund projects. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 17-19 March 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa, pp. 375-386,ISBN: 978-0-620-54070-4.

45. Agyekum, K., Ayarkwa, J. and Adjei-Kumi, T. (2013). Minimizing materials wastage

inconstruction- a lean construction approach.In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 17-19 March 2013,

Johannesburg, South Africa, pp. 444-461, ISBN: 978-0-620-54070-4.

46. Orgen, N.K., Ahadzie, D.K., Ayarkwa, J. and Badu, E. (2013). Contextualizing the

methodology for developing a collaborative working framework for improving

construction design service delivery in Ghana. In: Laryea, S. and Agyapong, S. (Eds) Procs

5th West African Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference August 12-14, 2013,

Accra, Ghana, p. 307-319.

47. Orgen, N.K., Ahadzie, D.K., Ayarkwa, J. and Badu, E. (2013). Conceptual Models for

Assessing Adversarial Business Relationship and Improvement of Engineering and Design

Service Delivery (EDSD) in Ghana. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on

Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 17-19 March 2013, Johannesburg, South

Africa, pp. 59-69.ISBN: 978-0-620-54070-4.

48. Orgen, N.K., Ahadzie, D.K., Ayarkwa, J. and Badu, E. (2012). An integrated supply chain

relationship management theoretical framework for improving engineering and design

service delivery (EDSD) to building contractors in Ghana. In: Laryea, S., Agyepong, S.A.,

Leiringer, R. and Hughes, W. (Eds) Proc. West Africa Built Environment Research

(WABER)Conference, 24-26 July 2012, Abuja, Nigeria, 1-7.

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49. Ayarkwa, J. and Agyekum, K. (2012). Consultants’ Perspectives on Materials Waste

Reduction in Ghana. In: Badu, E., Dinye, R., Ahadzie, D. and Owusu-Manu, D. (Eds)

Procs. of 1st International C.onference on Infrastructural Development in Africa, Kumasi,

Ghana, 24-26th March 2012. pp. 684-697. ISSN:2026-6650

50. Ayarkwa, J., Agyekum, K. and Acheampong, A. (2012). Ghanaian Construction

Professionals’ Perception on Challenges to Female Retention in the Construction Industry. In: Badu, E., Dinye, R., Ahadzie, D. and Owusu-Manu, D. (Eds) Procs. of 1st International Conference on Infrastructural Development in Africa, Kumasi, Ghana, 24-26th March 2012.

pp. 653-668. ISSN: 2026-6650

51. Orgen, N.K., Ahadzie, D.K., Ayarkwa, J. and Badu, E. (2012). Adversarial Relationship in

Construction Engineering and Design Services Delivery: Discords, Disputes and Conflicts.

In: Badu, E., Dinye, R., Ahadzie, D. and Owusu-Manu, D. (Eds) Procs. of 1st International

Conference on Infrastructural Development in Africa, Kumasi, Ghana, 24-26th March 2012.

pp. 138-156. ISSN: 2026-6650

52. Ayarkwa, J., K. Agyekum and E. Adinyira (2011). Barriers to Sustainable Implementation of Lean Construction in the Ghanaian Building Industry. ASOCSA 2011, July31-Aug, 4,

2011, pp. 67-83, Johannesburg, SA. pp. 37-54. ISBN: 978-0-86970-713-5.

53. Ayarkwa, J., K. Agyekum and E. Adinyira (2011). Perspectives for the implementation of

Lean Construction in the Ghanaian Construction Industry ASOCSA 2011, July 31-Aug. 4, 2011, Johannesburg, SA. pp. 37-54. ISBN: 978-0-86970-713-5

54. Ayarkwa, J., K. Agyekum and E. Adinyira (2011). Exploring Waste Minimization Measures in the Ghanaian Construction Industry. In: Laryea, S., Leiringer, R. and Hughes, W. (Eds) Proc. West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 19-21 July

2011, Accra, Ghana, 443-452.

55. Ayarkwa, J., E. Adinyira and K. Agyekum (2011). Industrial Training in Ghana: Perceptions of the undergraduate construction student. In: Laryea, S., Leiringer, R. and Hughes, W. (Eds) Proc. West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference,

19-21 July 2011, Accra, Ghana, 617-627.

56. Adinyira, E. and J. Ayarkwa (2011) Logical selection of suitable water types of private operators for the rural water sector of Ghana. ICoPFM 2011 International Conference on Project and Facilities Management, 18 -19 May 2011 at University of Malaya, Kuala

Lumpur, Malaysia. PM-15.

57. Orgen, N.K., Ahadzie, D.K., Ayarkwa, J. and Badu, E. (2011) An integrated relationship

and supply chain management framework for improving engineering and design service

delivery to building contractors in Ghana. In: Laryea, S., Leiringer, R. and Hughes, W.

(Eds) Proc. West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 19-21 July

2011, Accra, Ghana, 119-129.

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58. Ayarkwa, J., Ayirebi Dansoh and Amoah, P. (2010). Barriers to implementation of EMS

in construction industry in Ghana. In Proceedings: 1st Postgraduate Research Conference on the Built Environment. Faculty of Architecture and Building Technology, KNUST,

Kumasi, 3-4 June, 2010.

59. Ayarkwa, J. and Ayirebi Dansoh (2010) Introducing construction site environmental

impact into building technology education in Ghana. In Proceedings: 1st Postgraduate Research Conference on the Built Environment. Faculty of Architecture and Building

Technology, KNUST, Kumasi, 3-4 June, 2010.

60. Ayarkwa, J., Ayirebi-Dansoh and Agyekum, K. (2010) Minimizing Environmental Impact

of Construction in Ghana. In Proceedings: Third International Conference on Research and Development, November, 24-25, 2010, Accra, Ghana

61. Ayarkwa, J., Ayirebi Dansoh and Amoah, P. (2010). Barriers to implementation of EMS

in construction industry in Ghana. In Proceedings: Fourth International Conference on

Scientific and Industrial Studies, April 14 – 15, 2010, Abuja, Nigeria.

62. Ayarkwa, J. (2002) Monitoring acoustic emission to predict ultimate tensile strength of finger-jointed tropical African hardwoods. In Proc. 7th World Conference on Timber Engineering, WCTE 2002. August 12-15, 2002, Shah Alam, Malaysia

63. Ayarkwa, J., Hirashima, Y., Ando, K. and Sasaki, Y (2001) Comparing effectiveness of

three acoustic emission procedures for predicting strengths of finger-joints from tropical African hardwoods. In Proc. 5th International Conference on Structural Engineering Analysis and Modelling (SEAM 5), Accra, 26-28th Feb., 2002.

64. Ayarkwa, J., Hirashima, Y. and Sasaki, Y. (2000) Effect of wood density, finger

geometry and end pressure on the efficiency of finger-joints from tropical African hardwoods. In Proc. 50th Annual Meeting of the Japan Wood Research Society, Kyoto, Japan. April 3-4, 2000.

65. Ayarkwa, J., Hirashima, Y., Sasaki, Y., and Ando, K. (2000) Influence of glue on

structural of finger-joints from tropical African hardwoods. In Proc. 50th Annual Meeting of the Japan Wood Research Society, Kyoto, Japan. April 3-4, 2000.

66. Ayarkwa, J. (1993) Characterization of bending modulus of elasticity of tropical timber

beams and the influence of shear stresses. Proceedings of SEAM-3 Conference, Vol. ll,

UST, Kumasi, July 1993.

67. Ayarkwa, J. (1993) Determination of mechanical properties of tropical timbers in structural sizes. Proceedings of SEAM-3 Conference, Vol., ll, UST, Kumasi, July 1993.

68. Addae-Mensah, A. G. and Ayarkwa J. (1992) The Use of Timber Poles for Low Cost housing in Ghana. In: Proc. of the International Conference on Wood Poles and Piles. Fort

Collins, Colorado, USA, April 1992.

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69. Ayarkwa, J (2002) The use of timber for building healthy and affordable houses in Ghana – The past, present and future. Paper presented at symposium on Affordable

Housing for Improved Health. Organized by the CSIR on the occasion of the Day of Scientific Renaissance of Africa, Kumasi, July 5, 2002

70. Ayarkwa, J., Agyeman, V.K. and Owusu, F.W. (2001) Increasing the use of lesser-used timber species for furniture and wood products manufacture in Ghana. Paper presented at

Seminar for Furniture and Wood Producers at Mini-Gifex 2001, Kumasi, 21-30 November, 2001.

71. Ayarkwa, J. (1997) The need to use pink star species for furniture and construction in Ghana. Paper Presented at TEDB Corporate Day “Meeting with Wood Users”,

INDUTECH’ 97, Trade Fair Site, La Accra, 7 March 1997.

72. Ayarkwa, J. (1997) Standardized doors and windows for wood waste reduction in

construction in Ghana. Presented at Workshop on Standardization of Wood and Wood Products in Furniture and Construction. Organized by the Ghana Forestry Commission,

TEDB, FPIB and Ghana Standard Board. WITC, Akyawkrom-Kumasi, July 31-Aug.1, 1997.

73. Ayarkwa, J. (1997) Standardized wall panels - An answer to wood waste reduction and cost optimization in timber-framed building construction in Ghana. Presented at Workshop

on Standardization of Wood and Wood Products in Furniture and Construction. Organized by Ghana Forestry Commision, TEDB, FPIB and Ghana Standard Board. WITC, Akyawkrom-Kumasi, July 31-Aug.1, 1997.

74. Ayarkwa, J. and Addae-Mensah, A.G (1997) Lesser-used species as alternative to over-

used traditional species in furniture and construction in Ghana. Presented at Workshop on Standardization of Wood and Wood Products in Furniture and Construction. Organized by Ghana Forestry Commision, TEDB, FPIB and Ghana Standard Board. WITC,

Akyawkrom-Kumasi, July 31-Aug.1, 1997.

75. Ayarkwa, J. (1997) Biodiversity and the use of wood in human settlements. Presented at CSIR Symposium on Day of Scientific Rennaissance of Africa. CNC, Kumasi.

76. Ayarkwa, J. (1997) Working properties and processing characteristics of some lesser-used

species. Presented at ITTO Project Training Workshops on Furniture and other Wood

Products, TEDB, Takoradi, 12-15 Aug., 1997.

77. Ayarkwa, J. (1997) Influence of some basic wood properties on wood machining processes. Presented at UNDP/AGI Training and Demonstration Workshops on Technology Awareness and Knock-Down Furniture, FORIG, Kumasi, 4-19 January, 1997.

78. Ayarkwa, J. (1997) Machining characteristics of some new marketable lesser-used

species. Presented at UNDP/AGI Training and Demonstration Workshops on Technology Awareness and Knock-down Furniture, FORIG, Kumasi, 4-19 January, 1997.

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79. Ayarkwa, J. (1997) Principles of furniture design and dimensioning. Presented at UNDP/AGI Training and Demonstration Workshops on Technology Awareness and

Knock-down Furniture, FORIG, Kumasi, 4-19 January, 1997.

80. Ayarkwa, J. (1997) Introduction to knock-down furniture production- case study of the

Ghana Collection. Presented at UNDP/AGI Training and Demonstration Workshops on Technology Awareness and Knock-Down Furniture, FORIG, Kumasi, 4-19 January, 1997.

81. Ayarkwa, J. (1997) Introduction to the use of wooden dowels in knock-down furniture

manufacture. Presented at UNDP/AGI Training and Demonstration Workshops on

Technology Awareness and knock-down Furniture, FORIG, Kumasi, 4-19 January, 1997.

82. Ayarkwa, J. (1997) Some quality control considerations in knock-down furniture manufacture. Presented at UNDP/AGI Training and Demonstration Workshops on Technology Awareness and Knock-down Furniture, FORIG, Kumasi, 4-19 January, 1997.

83. Ayarkwa, J. (1996) Affordable housing in Ghana: FORIG’s Perspective Presented at

Symposium on “Affordable Housing in Ghana: The Perspective”. Organized by RSA (CSIR) and the Association of Recognized Professional Bodies (ARPB), STEPRI, Accra, Sept. 11, 1996.

v) Research and Technical Reports (Published 14 Reports)

1.0 Ayarkwa, J. (2001) Finger jointing of Tropical African hardwoods: Studies on mechanical

properties and some parameters influencing efficient performance of finger-joints from three species. PhD. Thesis, Nagoya University,

Japan. 2.0 Addae-Mensah, A., Ayarkwa, J., Prah, E., Johnson, J.A and Eastin, I (1997) Technical data

on six lesser-used species. Promotional brochure on wood processing characteristics and utilization of selected lesser-used species. ITTO Project

No.PD 179/91. 3.0 Ofosu-Asiedu, A, Nani-Nutakor, J.M and Ayarkwa, J (1996) Kumasi base-line survey -data

collection for a finger jointing plant. Consultancy Report for AMEX/USAID, December 1996.

4.0 Addae-Mensah, AG.; Ayarkwa, J. and Agbozo, J. (1995) Studies into some Machining

characteristics of fourteen selected lesser used species. Report of ITTO

Project PD 179/91 “Industrial utilization and improved marketing of some lesser used timber species from sustainably managed forest.”

5.0 Ayarkwa, J. (1995) The use of wood for house construction: Comparative Costs

Investigations Project. Report on Second Treatment. March, 1995.

6.0 Addae-Mensah, AG.; Ayarkwa, J.; Mohammed, AI. and Agbozo,J.(1994)

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Research and Technical Reports Cont’d

Sawmilling and machining characteristics of fourteen selected lesser used species. Report of ITTO Project PD 179/91“ Industrial utilization and

improved marketing of some lesser -used timber species from sustainably managed forest”.

7.0 Ayarkwa, J.; Addae-Mensah, AG.; Mohammed, AI. and Agbozo, J. (1994) Studies into veneer and plymill manufacturing practices in a Ghanaian. Report of ITTO

Project PD 179/91“ Industrial utilization and improved marketing of some lesser -used timber species from sustainably managed forest”.

8.0 Ayarkwa, J. (1993) The use of wood for house construction: Comparative Costs Investigations Project. Report on First Treatment. 1993.

9.0 Ayarkwa, J.. Ampong, FFK.; Mohammed, AI. and Agbozo, J.(1993) Industrial survey of extent of utilization of fourteen selected lesser used species. Report of

ITTO Project PD 179/91 “Industrial utilization and improved marketing of some lesser used timber species from sustainably managed forest”. July,

1993. 10. Ayarkwa, J.; Ampong, FFK., Agbozo, J. and Mohammed, AI.(1993): Comprehensive

literature review of properties of selected fourteen lesser-used species. Report of ITTO Project PD 179/91 “ Industrial utilization and improved

marketing of some lesser used timber species from sustainably managed forest”. July 1997.

11. Ayarkwa, J. (1993) Properties of the Lesser-Used Timber Species of Ghana: Case study of the physical and mechanical properties of Dahoma (Piptadeniastrum

africanum) based on tests of structural size specimen. Report on research undertaken in Germany under sponsorship of the DSE and GTEDB.

12. Ayarkwa, J. (1993) A study of some physical and mechanical properties of the wood of

Pterygota macrocarpa K. Schum (Pterygota, KYERE). MPhil. Thesis submitted to the UST.

13. Ayarkwa, J. (1991) Utilization of tropical hardwoods for structural engineering: some physical and mechanical properties of Kyere (Pterygota macrocarpa K.

Schum). Report on research undertaken in Germany under sponsorship of the DSE.

14. Ayarkwa, J. (1985) Performance of traditional earth houses in Ashanti: A case study of houses in the Sekyedumasi area. B.Sc. Thesis submitted to the UST

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Journals in which papers have been published

I have published extensively in the following 41 international and local Journals as an attestation of my research experience and scholarly achievement:

1. Materials Science and Applications - ISSN Print: 2153-117X; ISSN Online: 2153-1188. 2. Asian Engineering Review - ISSN: 2409-6725.

3. International Journal of Engineering and Computer Science - ISSN: 2319-7242.

4. Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction Technology- ISSN 1996-0816.

5. Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education (ASCE)- ISSN 1943-5541.

6. Architectural Engineering and Design Management (Emeralds)- ISSN 1752-7589.

7. Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture Research (Ethan Publishing Company,

USA)- ISSN 2333-9128

8. African Journal of Applied Research (KNUST Alumni, Ghana) - ISSN 2408-7920.

9. Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation (University of Johannesburg,

South Africa)- ISSN 2223-7852

10. British Journal of Applied Science and Technology (Science Domain International, UK)-

ISSN 2231-0843.

11. Journal of Science and Technology (KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana)- ISSN 0855-0395.

12. Case Studies in Construction Materials (Elsevier, UK)- ISSN 2214-5095.

13. Journal of Building Performance (UniversitiKebangsaan Malaysia)- ISSN 2180-2106.

14. Journal of Construction Engineering (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, USA)

15. International Journal of Development and Sustainability (International Society for

Development and Sustainability, Hong Kong)- ISSN 2168-8662.

16. Africa Development and Resources Research Institute Journal (Africa Development and

Resources Research Institute, Ghana)- ISSN 2343 6662.

17. Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal and Valuation (Henry Stewart Publication, UK)-

ISSN 2046-9594.

18. Journal of Building Construction and Planning Research (Scientific Research Publishing,

USA)- ISSN 2328-4889

19. Journal of Energy and Policy (International Institute for Science, Technology and

Education, USA)- ISSN 2225-0573.

20. Modern Management Science & Engineering (Scholink Publishers, UK)- ISSN 2052-2576.

21. Journal of Sustainable Development (Canadian Centre of Science and Education, Canada)-

ISSN 1913-9071.

22. Civil and Environmental Research (International Institute for Science, Technology and

Education, USA)-ISSN 2224-5790.

23. Journal of Engineering and Applied Science (Scientific Research Publishing Company,

USA)-ISSN 2277-0097.

24. Engineering Management Research (Canadian Centre of Science and Education, Canada) -

ISSN 1927-7318.

25. Journal of Science and Multidisciplinary Research (Centre for Promotion of Educational

and Scientific Research, Nigeria) - ISSN 2277-0135.

26. Journal of Construction (ASOCSA, South Africa) - ISSN 1994-7402.

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Journals in which papers have been published Cont’d

27. Ghana Journal of Forestry (Forestry Research Institute of Ghana, Ghana) - ISSN 0855-

1707.

28. Education + Training (Emerald Publication, UK) - ISSN 0040-0912.

29. Built Environment Journal (UniversitiTeknologi, Malaysia) - ISSN 1675-5022.

30. International Refereed Journal of Engineering and Science - ISSN 2319-1821

31. The Ghana Surveyor (Ghana Institution of Surveyors, Ghana)ISSN 0855-9538.\

32. International Journal of Sustainable Development (Inderscience Publishers, UK)-ISSN

ISSN 2276-6111

33. International Journal of Engineering Science (Elsevier, UK)-ISSN ISSN 2319-1821

34. Holzforschung (International Journal of the Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Technology

of Wood, Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG)-ISSN 1437-434X

35. Wood and Fiber Science (Society of Wood Science and Technology) - ISSN 0735-6161

36. Forest Products Journal (Forest Products Society, USA) - ISSN 0015-7473

37. Southern African Forestry Journal (Southern African Institute of Forestry, South Africa)-

ISSN 2070-2620

38. Wood News (Ganesh Publications Pvt Ltd, India) - ISSN 0149-7200

39. Journal of the Ghana Science Association (Ghana Science Association, Ghana) - ISSN

0855-1707

40. Forest Products Research Institute Technical Bulletin (FPRI, Ghana)

41. Forest Products Research Institute Information Bulletin (FPRI, Ghana)

CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS AT WHICH PAPERS WERE READ

I have attended and participated in several international and local conferences, an indication of my exposure to the international scientific and research community as listed below.

1. 4th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 25-26 March 2015, Kumasi, Ghana

2. KNUST Summer School, August 2014. Topic: “Advancing Science and Technology

Through Effective Communication”.

3. 3rdInternation Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, March17-19, 2014,

Abeokuta, Nigeria

4. 2nd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 17-19 March 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa

5. 2nd Applied Research Conference in Africa, ARCA 2013, 8-10 August 2013, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.

6. First International Conference on Infrastructural Development in Africa, Kumasi, Ghana,

24-26th March 2012.

7. West African Built Environment Conference, WABER, July19-21, 2011, Accra, Ghana

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CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS CONT’D

8. Sixth Built Environment Conference of the Association of Schools of Construction of South Africa (ASOCSA 2011), July31-Aug. 4, 2011, Johannesburg, SA

9. ICoPFM 2011 International Conference on Project and Facilities Management, 18 -19 May

2011 at University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. PM-15.

10. Third International Conference on Research and Development, November, 24-25, 2010,

Accra, Ghana

11. Fourth International Conference on Scientific and Industrial Studies, April 14 – 15, 2010, Abuja, Nigeria.

12. First International Postgraduate Conference on the Built Environment, KNUST, Kumasi, 3-4 June, 2010.

13. 7th World Conference on Timber Engineering, WCTE 2002. August 12-15, 2002, Shah Alam, Malaysia

14. Symposium on Affordable Housing for Improved Health. Organized by the CSIR on the

occasion of the Day of Scientific Renaissance of Africa, Kumasi, July 5, 2002

15. Wrap-up Workshop on Curriculum for Small and Medium Scale Furniture and Joinery

Manufacturers, WITC, Kumasi. 5 December, 2001.

16. Seminar for Furniture and Wood Producers at Mini-Gifex 2001, Kumasi, 21-30 November, 2001.

17. 50th Annual Meeting of the Japan Wood Research Society, Kyoto, Japan. April 3-4, 2000.

18. Workshop on Standardization of Wood and Wood Products in Furniture and Construction. Organized by Ghana Forestry Commission, TEDB, FPIB and Ghana Standard Board. WITC, Akyawkrom-Kumasi, July 31-Aug.1, 1997.

19. 20th Biennial Conference of Ghana Science Assoc. 4-9 Aug., 1997, Kumasi, Ghana

20. ITTO Project Training Workshops on Furniture and other Wood Products, FORIG,

Kumasi, 28-31 July, 1997.

21. ITTO Project Training Workshops on Furniture and other Wood Products, TEDB,

Takoradi, 12-15 Aug., 1997.

22. National Conference on Wood Quality Standards. Organized by the Forest Products

Inspection Bureau (FPIB). Theme: Grading Rules for Quality Timber in Ghana: A Case for Standardization. April 29-30, 1997.

23. UNDP/AGI Training and Demonstration Workshops on Technology Awareness and Knock- Down Furniture for Small Scale Carpenters in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

FORIG, Kumasi, Ghana, 4-19 January 1997.

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CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS CONT’D

24. UNDP/AGI Training and Demonstration Workshops on Technology Awareness and Knock down Furniture for Small Scale Carpenters in the Western Region of Ghana.

FORIG, Kumasi, Ghana, 17-21 March, 1997

25. IUFRO Seminar to Prepare and Approve Projects for Networked Research on Processing

Utilization and Marketing of Small Diameter Logs from Plantations in Africa. FORIG, Kumasi, Ghana, 7-11 October, 1996.

26. Research Staff Association/Association of Recognized Professional Bodies (ARPB)

Symposium on “Affordable Housing-The Perspective”. STEPRI, Accra, Sept. 11,1996.

27. Workshop on “The Environment and Wood Waste Utilization”. Organised by The

Friedrich Naumann Foundation and the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI). City Hotel Kumasi. 17-19 October 1994.

28. SEAM-3 Third International Conference of Structural Engineering Analysis and Modelling, Kumasi, 27-29 July, 1992.

29. ITEC ‘91 International Timber Engineering Conference London, U.K. September, 1991.

30. SEAM-2 Second International Conference of Structural Engineering Analysis and Modelling (SEAM II). Kumasi, July 1990.

31. 14th Biennial Conference of the West African Science Association (WASA), Cotonou,

Benin. 11-15 September 1989.

32. International Year of Shelter for the Homeless (IYSH), UST, Kumasi, March 1988.

33. KNUST Summer School, August 2015. Topic: “Sustainable Development of Tertiary Institutions in Ghana Amidst Economic and Security Challenges” (only attended).

RESEARCH CONFERENCES ORGANIZED

1. 4th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 25-26 March 2015,

Kumasi, Ghana

2. 2nd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA), 17-19 March 2013, Johannesburg, South Africa

3. First International Conference on Infrastructural Development in Africa, Kumasi, Ghana,

24-26th March 2012.

4. First International Postgraduate Conference on the Built Environment, KNUST, Kumasi, 3-4 June, 2010.

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RESEARCH CONFERENCES ORGANIZED CONT’D

5. Symposium on Affordable Housing for Improved Health. Organized by the CSIR on the occasion of the Day of Scientific Renaissance of Africa, Kumasi, July 5, 2002

6. Wrap-up Workshop on Curriculum for Small and Medium Scale Furniture and Joinery

Manufacturers, WITC, Kumasi. 5 December, 2001.

7. Seminar for Furniture and Wood Producers at Mini-Gifex 2001, Kumasi, 21-30 November,

2001.

8. Workshop on Standardization of Wood and Wood Products in Furniture and Construction.

Organized by Ghana Forestry Commission, TEDB, FPIB and Ghana Standard Board. WITC, Akyawkrom-Kumasi, July 31-Aug.1, 1997.

9. 20th Biennial Conference of Ghana Science Assoc. 4-9 Aug., 1997, Kumasi, Ghana

10. ITTO Project Training Workshops on Furniture and other Wood Products, FORIG, Kumasi, 28-31 July, 1997.

11. ITTO Project Training Workshops on Furniture and other Wood Products, TEDB,

Takoradi, 12-15 Aug., 1997.

12. National Conference on Wood Quality Standards. Organized by the Forest Products

Inspection Bureau (FPIB). Theme: Grading Rules for Quality Timber in Ghana: A Case for

Standardization. April 29-30, 1997.

13. UNDP/AGI Training and Demonstration Workshops on Technology Awareness and Knock- Down Furniture for Small Scale Carpenters in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. FORIG, Kumasi, Ghana, 4-19 January 1997.

14. UNDP/AGI Training and Demonstration Workshops on Technology Awareness and Knock

down Furniture for Small Scale Carpenters in the Western Region of Ghana. FORIG, Kumasi, Ghana, 17-21 March, 1997.

15. IUFRO Seminar to Prepare and Approve Projects for Networked Research on Processing Utilization and Marketing of Small Diameter Logs from Plantations in Africa. FORIG,

Kumasi, Ghana, 7-11 October, 1996. LINKAGES WITH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND INDUSTRY

Having worked as Head of Building Technology, Dean of Architecture and Building Technology, Acting Provost of College of Architecture and Planning, and Deputy Director of IDL, I have built

partnership and alliances with several local and international institutions, industries and Researchers as follows:

International Linkages

MOUs singed between Department of Building Technology and Foreign Institutions:

1. The Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

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International Linkages Cont’d

University of Johannesburg South Africa.

2. Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

P.O. Box 1906, Belleville, South Africa

3. Faculty of Development and Society

Sheffield Halam University, Sheffield, UK. The terms of the MOU included exchange of Lecturers, Post-Doctoral visits, Visiting

Professorship, student exchanges, industrial and institutional visits etc. I have established a Standing Agreement for final year students of IDL to pay industrial visits to South Africa under the auspices of the Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying of the

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg. The first visit took place in 2011.

International Conferences Committees I have established relationships and I network with the following International Conferences

Committees:

1. International Postgraduate Conference on Built environment in 2009;

2. International Conference on Infrastructural Development in Africa (ICIDA) which has

run for almost 4 years rotating among Ghana, South Africa and Nigeria;

3. Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA Conference);

4. West African Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference.

International Institutional Linkages

Through my research activities and positions, I have linkages with the following International

Institutions:

1. University of Johannesburg, SA

2. Sheffield Halam University, UK 3. Nottingham Trent University, UK

4. Cape Peninsula University, SA 5. Clemson University 6. University of Lagos, Nigeria

7. UK Housing Society

8. Nagoya University.

9. International Tropical Timber organization (ITTO) 10. CAB International, UK. 11. Institute for Wood Research, University of Munich

12. Dept. of Building and Wood Research, University of Karlsruhe 13. Institute for Wood Physics and Mechanical Wood Technology, Federal Research

Center for Forestry and Forest Products 14. Wood Technology Laboratory, Fachhochshule Hildesheim

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International Collaborators

The following Academics and Researchers of international repute have been my collaborators

in research and in Academia:

Prof. Yoshihiko Hirashima - Biomaterial Engineering Laboratory, Nagoya University, Japan. Prof. Yasutoshi Sasaki - Biomaterial Engineering Laboratory, Nagoya University, Japan. Prof. David John Edwards – Birmingham University, UK.

Prof. D. Thwala - Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Prof. Clinton Aigbavboa - Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Prof. Ivan Eastin - University of Washington, Seattle, USA.

Prof Jay Johnson - University of Washington, Seattle, USA. Mr. Karl Nilsson-Gosta - Wood Processing and Furniture Consultant for ITTO - Sweden.

Prof. P. Gloz – University of Munich Institute for Wood Research. Prof. Elhbeck - Dept. of Building and Wood Research, University of Karlsruhe Prof. J. Blass - Dept. of Building and Wood Research, University of Karlsruhe

Dr. A. Steffen - Institute for Wood Physics and Mechanical Wood Technology, Federal Research Center for Forestry and Forest Products.

Prof. Kessel - Wood Technology Laboratory, Fachhochshule Hildesheim. Dr. Augustus - Wood Technology Laboratory, Fachhochshule Hildesheim.

Local Institutional Linkages

I have strong collaboration and linkages with the following tertiary Institutions as external

examiner, moderator and reviewer, and through my activities at the IDL, which can be of tremendous advantage to the KNUST if I am appointed the next Vice chancellor:

1. KAAF University, Department of Construction Management, Budumbura

2. Pentecost University College, Accra

3. St Margaret University college, Feyiase

4. University of Education – Winneba

5. University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani

6. University of Mines, Tarkwa

7. Institute of Development and Technology Management, Cape coast

8. Catholic Institute of Business and Technology (CIBT), Accra

9. Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Institutes (FORIG, BRRI, CRI, SRI

etc.)

10. Acropolis Maranatha Academy, Accra

11. Cape Coast Polytechnic

12. Sunyani Polytechnic

13. Kumasi Polytechnic

14. Koforidua Polytechnic

15. Bolgatanga Polytechnic

16. Accra Polytechnic

17. Ho Polytechnic

18. Wa Polytechnic

19. Tamale Polytechnic

20. Takoradi Polytechnic

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Local Institutional Linkages Cont’d

21. John Bosco School, Tema

22. Second Cycle Institutions

Industrial Linkages and Collaborations

I have strong industrial linkages with the under-listed industries, which can be of tremendous advantage to KNUST’s financial resources mobilization if I am appointed the next Vice chancellor.

The construction industry

Ghana Institution of Construction (GIOC) Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS)

Chartered Institute of Builders (CIOB)

Association of Building Contractors and Civil Engineering Contractors of Ghana

(ABCECG)

The timber industry

The Ghana Forestry Commission

The Ghana Timber Millers Organization

Association of Ghana Industries

Religious Organizations and NGOs.

Linkages with Banking / Capital Management Institutions

Through my working relationship and/or membership of Boards, I have excellent linkages with the following financial institutions, which can be of tremendous advantage to KNUST’s financial resources mobilization if I am appointed the next Vice chancellor.

1. Ecobank Ghana Ltd. 2. HFC Bank Ltd.

3. Stanbic Bank Ghana Ltd. 4. Access Bank Ltd. 5. GCB Ltd.

6. Royal Bank Ltd. 7. Sekyedumasi Rural Bank Ltd.

8. Utrak Capital Management Ltd. Working Relationship with KNUST Departments and Staff

As Deputy Director of IDL, Chairman of KNUST Procurement Committee, and former Chairman of the KNUST Public Lectures Committee, I have excellent working relationship with Provosts,

Deans, Heads of Department and Staff of Colleges, Faculties and Departments. I have also worked and collaborated closely with the following Departments/Units of KNUST:

1. Procurement Unit

2. Development Office 3. Estate Department

4. Transport Department 5. Maintenance Department

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CAPACITY TO GENERATE / ATTRACT FUNDING I have much experience and training in proposal writing for competitive funding for research,

demonstrated in the significant successes achieved in attracting funding for the following research projects.

ITTO Project PD 179/91 “Industrial utilization and improved marketing of some lesser -used timber species from sustainably managed forest”. Project Amount US$1million in 1993.

I was co-investigator of the ITTO Project PD 179/91 “Industrial utilization and improved

marketing of some lesser -used timber species from sustainably managed forest”. The Project

amount of US$1million has been the biggest so far attracted into a research institution in Ghana.

The Project duration was from 1993-1996. This project acquired the state of the art furniture

research and testing machine and a Universal Instron Machine for testing mechanical properties of

timber for the Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (FORIG) also used by students and staff of

KNUST. The project raised the image of FORIG and benefitted several wood processing

companies in Ghana. Co-investigator: Dr A.G. Addae-Mensah. Project Consultants: Prof. Ivan

Eastin (University of Washington, Seattle, USA); Prof Jay Johnson(University of Washington,

Seattle, USA); Mr. Karl Nielson Gosta (Sweden).

AMEX/USAID Consultancy: Base-line survey data on availability of sawmill off-cuts for setting

up a finger-jointing plant in Kumasi. 1996. Amount- US$ 40,000.

Co-Consultants: Dr. A. Ofosu-Asiedu and Mr. J.M. Nani-Nutakor

Financial Resources Mobilization in the Department of Building Technology

I have a track record in IGF generation as follows:

IGF from Parallel Programmes

By August 2009, the Building Technology Department was solely dependent on Academic

Facilities User Fees (AFUF) for all its activities. When I took over as Head of Department, I strategized to achieve a remarkable improvement in the financial situation of the Department, with additional annual inflow of over GH¢2m as IGF. At the time of leaving office, the Department

had about GH¢1million in investments from parallel programmes, over GH¢150,000.00 in outstanding payments from Departments in the University, and a recurrent account balance of over

GH¢260,000.00.

IGF from Building Technology Production Unit

The Department's Production Unit was also restructured and re-engineered to generate additional

funds into the Department. At the time of leaving office, the Production Unit account balance stood at over GH¢360,000.00.

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IGF from Building Technology Production Unit Cont’d

A total of nearly GH¢1,800,000.00 stood in the name of the Department of Building Technology at the time of leaving office. This achievement was the result of the innovative strategies I adopted

with the support of my staff.

Income Generation at the Institute of Distance Learning

As the Deputy Director and member of the IDL Board, I have contributed to the income generation

activities of the Institute amounting to about GH¢ 40 million per annum.

Having been at the forefront of promoting financial efficiency and cost savings at the IDL, I have saved several thousands of Ghana Cedis into the system. For example, notwithstanding the 80% average increase in allowances for IDL activities, our financial efficiency and expenditure control

drives have resulted in savings of about GH¢12 million in 2015. Savings from examination reforms also amounted to at least GH¢804,000.00 per academic year. Through effective fee

collection strategies adopted by a Fee Collection Committee, total revenue in 2015 increased by about 20% (equivalent to about GH¢6.5 million), notwithstanding the current dwindling enrolment and the difficult economic situation in Ghana. From September to December 2015, my

re-engagement with Vodafone Ghana on its service performance and billing inconsistencies, saved IDL GH¢830,548.00 in bill re-adjustments in January 2016.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, SENSE OF INDUSTRY, COMMUNICATION

AND ORGANIZATIONAL ABILITY I am accessible, decisive, action-driven, a team player, results-oriented and a well-focused leader who always leads by example. I have high sense of industry demonstrated by diligence, assiduity

and devotion to duty. I have good organizational skills, ability to use my time, energy and available resources effectively to achieve objectives or dreams. I am self-disciplined and I possess great leadership experience. It was therefore not a surprise when I was adjudged the Best District

Chief Executive in the Ashanti Region in 2006/2007. My leadership experience is demonstrated in the following positions held.

August 2016 – Present Provost, College of Art and Built Environment, KNUST

2010 – 2014 Acting as Provost of College of Architecture and Planning, KNUST

June 2015- Present Deputy Director, Institute of Distance Learning, IDL, KNUST December 2014- May 2015 Ag. Deputy Director, Institute of Distance Learning, IDL, KNUST

August 2009 – Nov. 2014 Head of Department, Building Technology, KNUST, Kumasi.

2013-Present President, Ghana Institute of Construction (GIOC)

October 2009 – 2010 Vice-Dean, Faculty of Architecture and Building Technology, KNUST,

Kumasi

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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, SENSE OF INDUSTRY ETC. CONT’D

Dec. 2004 – Aug. 2005. Dean, Faculty of Architecture and Building Technology, KNUST, Kumasi.

August 2005- January 2009 District Chief Executive , Ejura-Sekyedumasi District

(TOR: Political and Administrative Head of District) Total District Population of about 100,000

August 2005- January 2009 Chairman, District Executive Committee, Ejura-Sekyedumasi District Assembly

(TOR: Presided over meetings, Executive and administrative functions in District)

Aug 2004 – July 2005 Presiding Member, Ejura-Sekyedumasi District Assembly

August 2005- January 2009 Chairman, District Tender Committee Ejura-Sekyedumasi District

(TOR: Advised Assembly on award of contracts) August 2005- January 2009 Chairman, District Tender Review Committee

Ejura-Sekyedumasi District (TOR: Advised Assembly on award of contracts)

August 2005- January 2009 Chairman, District Planning Authority, Ejura-Sekyedumasi District

(TOR: Decisions on Building Bye-laws, granting of building permits, enforcing approved District Development Plans)

August 2005- January 2009 Chairman, District Security Committee , Ejura-Sekyedumasi District

(TOR: Strategizing to ensure and enforce security in the District)

August 2005- January 2009 Chairman, District Education Over-Site Committee, Ejura-Sekyedumasi District (TOR: Overseeing educational issues)

March 2006- January 2009 Chairman, District Implementation Committee of

Ghana Schools Feeding Programme , Ejura-Sekyedumasi District (TOR: Overseeing successful implementation of programme)

Sept. 2006- January 2009 Chairman, District Employment Task Force (DELTA-FORCE),

Ejura-Sekyedumasi District (TOR: Planning and implementation of job creation)

2001- 2005/ 2012-Present Snr. Presbyter, Trinity Congregation, Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Bomso, Kumasi

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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, SENSE OF INDUSTRY ETC. CONT’D

2017 - Present Chairman of Board of Directors, Sekyedumasi Rural Bank Limited, Sekyedumasi, Ashanti

2003 – Present Chairman / Member, Board of Governors, Sekyedumasi

Secondary School

2016 – Present Member of the Board of Directors of UTRAK Capital

Management Ltd., 2015 – Present Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors

of TIPA Memorial Education Foundation. 1987 - 1988 Ag. Chairman / Member of Board of Directors,

Sekyedumasi Rural Bank Limited, Sekyedumasi, Ashanti

1983 - 1984 Zonal Co-ordinator (Sekyedumasi Zone), Students and Youth Task

Force 1984 - 1985 Vice President, Republic Hall, University of Science and

Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

1985 - 1997 Secretary, Asanteman Past Students Association 2001- 2002 President of FORIG Research Staff Association

2001- 2002 President Northern Zone CSIR Research Staff Association

CAPACITY TO MOTIVATE, MANAGE AND DIRECT STAFF Having worked with subordinate technical, administrative and academic staff for many years in the

following capacities, I am capable of motivating, managing and directing staff at any level.

August 2016 – Present Provost, College of Art and Built Environment, KNUST June 2015- Present Deputy Director, Institute of Distance Learning, IDL, KNUST

Dec. 2014- May 2015 Ag. Deputy Director, Institute of Distance Learning, IDL, KNUST

Aug 2009 – Nov 2014 Head of Department, Building Technology, KNUST, Kumasi

Total Staff Strength = 25

October 2009 – 2010 Vice-Dean, Faculty of Architecture and Building Technology, KNUST, Kumasi

Total Staff Strength = more than 50

August 2005- Jan 2009 District Chief Executive ,

Ejura-Sekyedumasi District, Ashanti

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Total Direct Staff Strength = more than 100 Decentralized Departments Staff Strength = more than 1000

Total District population of about 100,000

Aug 2004 – Sept 2005 Dean, Faculty of Architecture and Building Technology, KNUST, Kumasi.

Total Staff Strength = more than 50

October 2001 - 2002 Head of Section

Timber Engineering and Mechanical Processing Section, CAPACITY TO MOTIVATE, MANAGE AND DIRECT STAFF CONT’D

Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (FORIG), Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Kumasi

Total Staff Strength = 20 October 1997 - 2002 Senior Research Scientist

Timber Engineering and Mechanical Processing Division, Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (FORIG), Council for

Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Kumasi Total Staff Strength = 50

CAPACITY TO MANAGE AND CONTROL CRISES As Deputy Director of the IDL, former Dean of Faculty, former Head of Department and member

of the College of Art and Built Environment Management Committee of KNUST, my regular interactions with students and staff have adequately improved my capability to manage students and staff of KNUST.

Having worked as District Chief Executive for about four years in a volatile, conflict-prone, multi-

ethnic and multi-religious society (the Ejura-Sekyedumasi District), I have gained experience in the management of people and conflicts arising from religious, educational, chieftaincy and youth crises. I am better placed to manage other similar crises should they arise in the KNUST.

I was Chairman of the District Security Committee (DISEC) - 2005-2008. I was a member of the

Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) – 2005-2008. These positions enabled me to constantly plan and strategize with the Security Agencies for the maintenance of peace and order in my District and Region. Regular interactions with Traditional Rulers, Opinion leaders and

Community leaders, and Heads of Decentralized and other Departments in my District have sharpened my human relations and placed me in a better position to manage people and any

situation.

PUBLIC AND SOCIAL SERVICE EXPERIENCE Apart from my experience in university administration and academic work, I also have extensive

public service experience, and I am committed to the socio-economic development of my District and local governance as a whole. I served as the administrative Head of my native District of over

100,000 people for about four years, have been elected three times as a Member of my local Assembly, and have on two occasions been elected as a Presiding Member. As a community leader, I have created businesses, lifted communities, built people and changed lives. I am

currently the Executive Director of TIPA MEMORIAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, an

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NGO founded to support needy but brilliant students in the Ejura–Sekyedumasi area in the Ashanti Region, and Chairman of the Board of Directors.

I am also Chairman of the Board of Governors for Sekyedumasi Senior High School in the Ashanti Region. I am also a church leader, having served as Senior Presbyter of the Presbyterian Church of

Ghana for 8 years. I am guided by the ethics of my Christian beliefs and teachings.

CHARACTER AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP I have strong and excellent interpersonal relationship, and I am open to all. I subjected myself to

open criticism and respect the views or opinions of others. I am a church leader, and having been a Senior Presbyter of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana for 8 years, I am guided by the ethics of my

Christian beliefs and teachings. It was therefore not a surprise when I was awarded an Honorary Personality of Distinction in 2010 and given the title “His Honour” and a citation for distinct leadership and distinguished

contribution to society and Christianity by the Peristrofi Master’s Theology in collaboration with the University of Amsterdam.

REFEREES The following distinguished personalities have agreed to serve as my referees:

1. Prof. Robert K. Nkum

Former Provost, College of Sciences KNUST, Kumasi Tel: 020 8222460, Email: [email protected]

2. Prof. Wellington Didibhuku Thwala

Professor of Construction Project Management

Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment University of Johannesburg

P.O. Box 2028 South Africa

Tel: +27(0)833835537 / +27(0)115596048, Email: [email protected]

3. Dr. Victor K. Agyeman

Director-General, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) BOX M.40, Accra

Tel: 0244844171, Email: [email protected]




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