Saturday 10 March 2012

APPLIED RESEARCH CONFERENCE IN AFRICA


KNUST ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
1st APPLIED RESEARCH CONFERENCE IN AFRICA
(ARCA 2012)
29-31 AUGUST 2012
CALL FOR PAPERS

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Alumni Association of Cape Coast Polytechnic, in collaboration with the National Association, is pleased to announce the Call for Papers for its First Research Conference. The aim of the APPLIED RESEARCH CONFERENCE IN AFRICA is to provide a platform for capacity building and networking among researchers in Africa.
THEME: THE SIGNIFICANCE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NATION BUILDING
VENUE: ELMINA BEACH RESORT (GHANA)

Papers relating but not limited to the following disciplines are welcome:
Engineering    
Built Environment     
 Hospitality and Tourism                              
Food Science               
Oil, Gas and Energy              
 Medicine                   
 Statistical Modelling                                     
Information and Communication Technology
Applied Sciences & Arts       
Business                     
Social Sciences                                               
Humanities
TIME TABLE
Submission of abstracts:                     30th April 2012                                              
Notification of acceptance of abstract: 10th May 2012                                             
Submission of full paper:                      15th June 2012                                              
Refereeing decision:                           15th July 2012
Submission of revised paper:              15th August 2012
Conference:                                         29th -31st August 2012
Please email as attachment to knustalumni@gmail.com. Abstracts should not be more than 250 words and full paper not more than 10 pages
Scientific Committee
Prof. W. O. Ellis, KNUST                
Prof. K. K. Adarkwa, KNUST          
Prof. R. K. Nkum, KNUST               
Prof I.K Dontwi, KNUST
Prof. E. Badu, KNUST                     
Prof. G.W. K. Intsiful, KNUST        
Dr. D. K.  Ahadzi KNUST                
Prof. F. Acquah, UCC
Prof. H. S. Amonoo- Kuofi , UCC    
Dr. M. Adom-Asamoah, KNUST     
Mr. E. Marfo- Yiadom, UCC            
Dr. Alex Segbefia, KNUST
Prof. F. K. Forson, KNUST              
Prof. J. Ayarkwa, KNUST                
Prof. Awusabo Asare, UCC              
Dr.R.  Assasie Oppong, KNUST
Prof. Nsiah Gyabaah, KNUST          
Prof. G. Ofori, Singapore                  
Prof. D.W.Thwala, South Africa       
Nana Dr. S.E. Edusah, KNUST
Prof. J. Smallwood, South Africa.

Participation Information:
The conference registration fee is US$250 or its equivalence in Ghana cedis. The fee comprises the conference proceedings, lunch and visit to tourist sites in Elmina and Cape Coast.
The cost of accommodation ranges from US$40 to US$120 per night.
We are looking forward to receiving your abstract and seeing you at Elmina on 29th August 2012.
For further information, please contact: www. knustalumni.blogspot.com
Tel: 233-244-026432
NOTE:  Please all researchers within KNUST and from other institutions are encouraged to submit their abstracts.

Thursday 16 June 2011

KNUST ALUMNI CALLED TO FORM A STRONG NETWORK

By Felix Schmermer

Teknokrats have been urged to provide quality services in their respective outfit in order to improve the image of Kwame Nkrumah University of science and Technology.
Prof. Kwame Nkum (Provost College of Sciences
The Vice Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of science and Technology, Prof. William Otoo Ellis made this known at the inauguration ceremony of KNUST Alumni Association of Cape Coast Polytechnic Branch in a speech read by the Provost of the College of Sciences, Prof. Kwame Nkum on the theme Mobilizing Teknokrats for National Development.
He appealed to them to form a strong network to assist each other in diverse ways of national affairs.
Education and further education are achievements and experiences that will shape the life of a person and can take different shapes some drop out after JSS some after SSS other continue their education and finish the Poly technic or University. One of the most respected forms of Education is a degree of a University. Having finished University is considered one of the highest educational honours a person can achieve. The long time and way needed to finish as the highest product education has to offer brings people closer and connects them in a very deep relationship to their alma mater, a relationship, which will remain a lifetime like marriage. Some of the alumni are so committed to their alma mater that they form organisation to serve their alma mater even after graduation. They have constant meetings and try to contribute.
Mr. Tony Danklue (National Alumni President at the right)
The National President of the association Tony Danklue called on all alumni to patronise the activities of the association where ever they find themselves. He noted that this year the university will be celebrating her 60th anniversary in December and appealed to all to participate.

One of those meetings was held recently at the C-Poly from the Alumni of KNUST. However this meeting was not only a regular get-together for a retrospective of the good and bad times at university it had a deeper purpose. The meeting was held because of the inauguration of a new branch of the KNUST Alumni a sub branch at the C-Poly called Zone and it is the first of its kind in whole Ghana a Pilot Project. The dedicated Alumni of KNUST working at the C-Poly initiated it, the leader of the now officially inaugurated C-Poly branch  Emmanuel Bamfo- Agyei, and his executives spearheaded it.
The executives of rhe C-poly branch
Dr. Sir chaired the programme. Lawrence Honny, he expressed dissatisfaction that the regional association has not been able to meet since November 2010. He called on members in the Cape Coast Chapter to attend the meetings conducted in the metropolis.
Emmanuel  Bamfo-Agyei disclosed that the association would be registered as a business entity to generate income for members when they engage in training people to acquire skills. He said a research journal would be published to encourage many lecturers at the polytechnic to publish for them to be promoted to Senior lecturers.
Alumni of KNUST attended numerous coming from all over the country to meet their former fellow sufferers and comrades of University. Also attending were several dignities as guest speakers to express their gratitude about the new vibrant, dedicated and committed branch.

Some members of KNUST Alumni Association ,C-poly branch
Kumasi Chapter



Campus Chapter

Tema Chapter

Some tekonokrats paying attention to the inaugural speech

Some Teknokrats enjoying the speech


Party time no friend fellow teknokrats
    

Sunday 29 May 2011

INAUGURATION OF KNUST ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ON JUNE 11 2011 SATURDAY

 With few days to the inauguration of the KNUST Alumni Association branch of Cape Cost Polytechnic .
Fellow teknokrat you are invited to the inauguration ceremony, it would be held 11 june 2011 saturday on the theme mobilizing technocrat/ teknokrat for nation development; the VC Prof W. O. Ellis would be the guest speaker.The National President of the alumni Tony Danklu would give the inaugural speech. The Chairman would be Dr.Sir Honny.
The Venue is C-Poly library Conference Room at 10am, you are invited.Truly the five star university. 
DATE: JUNE 11, 2011

VENUE: C-POLY LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM

TIME: 10AM

THEME: MOBILIZING TEKNOKRAT FOR NATION DEVELOPMENT.

GUEST OF HONOUR: PROF W.O ELLIS (VC KNUST)

GUEST SPEAKER: TONY DANKLU (NATIONAL PRESIDENT KNUST ALUMNI)

CHAIRMAN: DR.SIR. L.HONNY (CAPE COAST CHAPTER  PRESIDENT KNUST ALUMNI)

Please share this to a fellow teknokrat all are invited you can share it on your face book wall.

Saturday 21 May 2011

Profile and Works of Mr. Emmanuel Bamfo-Agyei

Tek. E. Bamfo-Agyei (President)
Mr. Emmanuel Bamfo-Agyei is the Coordinator of KNUST Alumni, Cape Coast Polytechnic Branch and a member of the National Executive Council in charge of publicity. He is  a Lecturer at the Department of Building Technology, School of Engineering, Cape Coast Polytechnic, Cape Coast. He was born in Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana, and had his secondary education at Awodi-ora in Lagos state, Nigeria between 1992 and 1998 for his SSCE Level. He then furthered his education at Cape Coast Polytechnic for his HND programme in Building Technology from 1999 to 2002.
Mr. Bamfo-Agyei graduated from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in Building Technology in 2009. He graduated with a Master of Science in   Construction Management at theNkrumah University of Science and Technology in November 18 2013.  Soon after his National Service in 2003, He was offered admission and appointment for a Degree programme in 2005 and as assistant instructor at the Department of Building Technology.
Due to his academic achievement and expertise, Mr. Bamfo-Agyei was absorbed into Cape Coast Polytechnic as an Assistant Instructor in the Department of Building Technology in 2005.  He rose through the ranks to become a Lecturer, and is about to enrol a PhD  programme in Engineering Management at University of Johannesburg, South Africa in July 2014. 
Currently, he is the coordinator of the Applied Research in Africa (ARCA). He was the Secretary of the Department curriculum committee and secretary to the Cape Coast Editorial Board. As a loving father to many, he is passionate towards consoling people who need comfort and encouragement. He is also known by many as an inspirational tutor and mentor, and spends quality time in motivating his students.
 Mr. Bamfo -Agyei has over the years organised and attended several seminars in the area of writing and carrying out a good research in the field of built environment in Ghana, and internationally including the recent seminar on maintenance technology by visiting presenters from Netherlands.  He has a good standing in the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (Quantity Division as a Professional Trainee) , and acts as the Liaison between the Department of Building Technology ( C-POLY) and Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS). He also a member with the International Council of Museums.He is a member of Association of Researchers in Construction Management and a member of International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and construction.
Education: In Brief
  •  Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST); Master of Science  in Construction Management  2011 -2013
  • Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST); Bachelor of Science  in Building Technology  2005 -2009
Cape Coast Polytechnic HND in Building Technology from 1999 - 2002.
  •  Awodi-ora in Lagos state, Nigeria between 1992- 1998  SSCE Level

Appointments/ Positions in Cape Coast Polytechnic
  •  Lecturer,Department of Building Technology, C-POLY: 2013-Up to date
  • Assitant Lecturer, Department of Building Technology, C-POLY: 2011- 2013
  • Senior Instructor, Department of Building Technology, C-POLY: 2010- 2011.
  • Seminar/ Research Coordinator, Department of Building Technology, C-POLY: 2011-2013.
  • Secretary to Editorial , Cape Coast Polytechnic: 2009- 2012.
  • Secretary to Curriculum committee, Department of Building Technology, C-POLY: 2009-2011.
  •  Instructor, Department of Building Technology, C-POLY: 2007- 2010
  • Assistant Instructor, Department of Building Technology, C-POLY: 2005- 2007


CONFERENCES ATTENDED



Commonwealth Association of Polytechnics in Africa –Tanzania                 (2013)


West Africa Built Environment Research Conference -Ghana                      (2013)


Applied Research Conference in Africa -Ghana                                            (2013)


West Africa Built Environment Research Conference -Nigeria                     (2012)


Applied Research Conference in Africa -Ghana                                            (2012)


International Conference on Infrastructural Development-Ghana                 (2012)


Commonwealth Association of Polytechnics in Africa –Ghana                    (2011)


West Africa Built Environment Research Conference-Ghana                       (2011)


West Africa Built Environment Research Conference- Ghana                      (2010)


First Polytechnic Research Conference- Ghana                                            (2009)


African Education Forum                                                                             (2008)





SEMINAR ATTENDED





Built Environment -University of Johannesburg, South Africa                     (2013)


Research Seminar- Cape Coast Polytechnic                                                   (2013)


Research Seminar- Cape Coast Polytechnic                                                   (2011)


 2nd Building Technology Department Seminar on Maintenance technology
 in Ghana (2008)





WORKSHOPS ATTENDED





NPT Capacity Building Projectn In Sunyani & Cape Coast Polytechnics    (2008)


Teaching and Learning In Higher Education at Eindhoven University Of


Technology (Netherlands)                                                                             (2007)





EXCHANGE PROGRAMME ATTENDED





One-Month Exchange Programme at Eindhoven University of Technology


(Netherlands)                                                                                                  (2007)


RESERCH WORK CONDUCTED

Assessment Of The Public Procurement Act 2003 (Act663)                         (2013)
On Project Time Performance Of Construction Projects In Ghana

The Influence of The Public Procurement Act 2003 (Act663)                       (2013)
On Project Time Performance Of Construction Projects In Ghana

Investigation In Gender Equality And Women Empowerment                      (2012)
Through The Built Environment Training

Adequacy Of Disabled Facilities In University Buildings:                            (2012)
The Case Of University Of Cape Coast – Ghana

Effectiveness of Monitoring Systems for Controlling Project                        (2012)
Cost in the Construction Industry

Establishing the Compressive Strength of Sandcrete Blocks                         (2011)
Produced in Central Region, Ghana.

Establish the Labour Output Of Painting, Plastering & Rendering. 
 Ist Polytechnic Conference in Ghana                                                            (2009)


Seminar Paper Presented
             
Challenges Facing Contractors In Ghana Construction Industry
Lessons For South Africa-                                                                              (2013)



Seminar Paper Presented
             
Challenges Facing Contractors In Ghana Construction Industry
Lessons For South Africa-                                                                              (2013)

Book Written


Project Time Performance Of Construction Projects In Ghana- The Influence Of The Public Procurement Act 2003 Act 663  Lambert Academic Publishing  Isbn 978-3-659-45127-0
 
Unpublished work 
Labour Output-A research into the determination of labour output constants  using activity sampling technique in painting, laying of terrazzo floor finishes and rendering works, 2009-
 Achievement
Institution of Bamfo-Agyei Excellence award for Overall Building Technology graduate -2009 up to date
Institution of Agnes Excellence award for Overall  Best Female graduate  in Building Technology or Civil Engineering -2009 up to date
Areas Of Interest Teaching
Ø  Construction Estimating
Ø  Construction Accounting
Ø  Construction Economics
Ø  Building Services
Ø  Building Management
Contact Address:
Mr. Emmanuel Bamfo-Agyei
Department of Building Technology
School of Engineering
Cape Coast Polytechnic
 Cape Coast, Ghana
Tel: +233 - 244 - 026432
E-mail: Kwaminabamfoagyei@yahoo.co.uk