Frank Kataka Banaseka
Accra
Summary
Dynamic Computer Teacher with over ten years of experience in curriculum development and innovative teaching methods. Expertise in programming languages, computer hardware, and software applications, fostering engaging and collaborative learning environments. Proven ability to implement new technologies and create effective course syllabi, driving student success and understanding.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-time Lecturer, Computer Science Department
Knutsford University College
10.2022 - Current
- Developed and delivered engaging computer science curriculum across undergraduate programs.
- Integrated innovative teaching methods utilizing technology to improve learning outcomes.
- Conducted research in emerging technologies, contributing to academic publications and conferences.
- Collaborated with academic committees to refine program standards and assessment strategies.
Founder
Avalanche General Institute of Technology
03.2021 - Current
- Established strategic partnerships to enhance program offerings and expand organizational reach.
- Developed innovative curriculum aligning with industry trends and technological advancements.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing technology initiatives, improving operational efficiency.
- Mentored emerging leaders, fostering professional growth and enhancing team capabilities.
- Evaluated performance metrics to drive continuous improvement in educational outcomes and student engagement.
Full-time Lecturer, Department of Information Technology Studies
University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA)
10.2018 - Current
- Enhanced curriculum quality through effective course allocation to faculty members.
- Streamlined academic staff recruitment, ensuring qualified candidates for teaching roles.
- Managed teaching loads efficiently, improving faculty productivity and student learning outcomes.
- Fostered critical thinking in students by mentoring them in academic research projects.
- Conducted performance assessments to refine instructional strategies and boost student success.
- Facilitated professional development workshops, enhancing faculty skills and teaching methodologies.
Part-time Lecturer, Information and Communication Technology Department
Radford University College
01.2013 - 01.2023
- Enhanced student engagement by developing diverse, innovative course materials.
- Guided junior faculty in effective instructional design and teaching strategies.
- Improved student learning outcomes through innovative teaching methodologies implementation.
- Aligned curriculum with industry standards through collaboration with academic departments.
Graduate Assistant at the Department of Computer Science
University of Ghana, Legon
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Enhanced research project efficiency by assisting faculty with data management.
- Resolved faculty and student inquiries through effective communication strategies.
- Guided undergraduate students in research methodologies, fostering their academic independence.
Full-time Lecturer, School of Computer Sciences
Data Link Institute of Business and Technology
08.2010 - 09.2018
- Enhanced student learning through comprehensive course material development.
- Engaged students with dynamic lectures on data analysis methodologies.
- Fostered critical thinking through innovative teaching strategies and methods.
- Guided junior faculty in curriculum development and instructional practices.
- Advanced academic knowledge by conducting impactful research projects.
- Aligned curriculum with market demands through collaboration with industry professionals.
Research Assistant
Le Havre University, France
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Enhanced research outcomes by conducting literature reviews for various projects.
- Coordinated experiment schedules, ensuring timely completion of research milestones.
- Produced comprehensive reports summarizing research findings for effective presentations.
- Facilitated collaborative research initiatives, promoting teamwork among diverse stakeholders.
- Presented research findings at conferences, boosting visibility and academic contributions.
- Engaged in regular meetings to discuss project updates and overcome challenges.
Head of Department (Information and Communication Technology)
Data Link Institute of Business and Technology
04.2014 - 09.2016
- Aligned departmental operations with organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency by implementing process improvements across teams.
- Fostered professional growth through mentoring and training staff members.
- Identified operational enhancement opportunities by analyzing departmental performance metrics.
- Streamlined communication and project execution by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Education
Ph.D. - Computer Science
University of Ghana / Le Havre University, France
Legon, Ghana12-2020
MSc. - Computer Science
Sikkim Manipal
Manipal, India01.2012
BSc. - Computer Engineering
KNUST
Kumasi, Ghana01.2009
Certificate - Computer Networking (LAN & WAN)
BIT Institute
Accra, Ghana02.2000
Diploma - Computer Hardware Engineering
BIT Institute
Accra, Ghana01.2000
Skills
- Student mentoring
- Network security
- Wireless communication
- Computer networking
- Big data analytics
- Operating systems
- Internet of things
- Data structures
- Student engagement
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Self motivation
- Curriculum development
Affiliations
- Member of the Academic Audit and Review Sub-Committee of the department of Information Technology, UPSA. November 2025 to date
- Member Quality Assurance Director - Radford University College. March 2023 to date
- Member of Academic Board - Palm Institute. January 2022 to date
- Member of Strategic Plan Development Committee - Radford University College. February 2022
- Member of Curriculum Development Committee, IT Department (University of Professional Studies, Accra) 2019 to date
- Lead of ICT faculty for Radford University College on NAB reaccreditation of BSc Information Communication Technology programme. March 2018
- Member of Examinations Committee (Data Link University College) 2015 to 2016
- Member of Disciplinary Committee (Data Link University College) 2014 to 2016
- Member of Academic Board (Data Link University College) Jan. 2014 to 2016
- Member of Strategic Planning Committee (Data Link University College) 2013 to 2016
- Member of Curriculum Development Committee (Data Link University College) 2013 to 2016
- Member of Journal Editorial board (Data Link University College) 2013 to 2016
- Member of Students Affairs Advisory Committee (Data Link University College) 2013 to 2016
- Faculty Officer for the School of Computer Sciences (Data Link University College) 2010 to 2013
LANGUAGES
Fluent in spoken and written of English and French
languages Local languages: Twi, Ewe
Timeline
Part-time Lecturer, Computer Science Department
Knutsford University College
10.2022 - Current
Founder
Avalanche General Institute of Technology
03.2021 - Current
Graduate Assistant at the Department of Computer Science
University of Ghana, Legon
01.2019 - 01.2020
Full-time Lecturer, Department of Information Technology Studies
University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA)
10.2018 - Current
Research Assistant
Le Havre University, France
06.2016 - 07.2017
Head of Department (Information and Communication Technology)
Data Link Institute of Business and Technology
04.2014 - 09.2016
Part-time Lecturer, Information and Communication Technology Department
Radford University College
01.2013 - 01.2023
Full-time Lecturer, School of Computer Sciences
Data Link Institute of Business and Technology
08.2010 - 09.2018
MSc. - Computer Science
Sikkim Manipal
BSc. - Computer Engineering
KNUST
Certificate - Computer Networking (LAN & WAN)
BIT Institute
Diploma - Computer Hardware Engineering
BIT Institute
Ph.D. - Computer Science
University of Ghana / Le Havre University, France
Courses Taught (Undergraduate)
Structured Programming, Computer Networks, Python, C++ Programing, Computer Organization and Architecture, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Operating Systems, Operations Research, Numerical Methods, Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Probability and Statistics Research Methods, Systems Analysis And Design, Information Systems Management Information Systems, Database Management Systems, Distributed Systems, Digital Logic Design, Embedded Systems, Open Source Computing, Wireless Systems and Technologies
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Wireless systems and sensor networks (WSNs)
- Internet of Things (IoT) and Internet of Underground Things (IoUT)
- Parallel and Distributed systems
- Information Technology Entrepreneurship in Education (ITEE)
SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES
- Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC): Stake Holder Forum on Graduate Employability: Accra, May 2024
- Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC): Workshop on Faculty Planning Tool (FPT), Accra. May 2023
- University of Professional Studies, Accra: Technology Trends and Awareness Webinar: Demystifying Online Fraud (Moderator of the Webinar) Feb. 2023
- University of Professional Studies, Accra: Promoting Lifelong Learning Culture Among Tertiary Students for Ghana’s Growth and Development: the Central Role Lecturers Aug. 2019
- In May 2019, I led a group of students from the Department of Information Technology studies to represent UPSA at the Google Artificial Intelligence Conference in Africa at the University of Ghana, Legon.
- Dominion University College: Preparation of teaching materials, table of specification & test construction, Preparation of marking scheme and Student project and thesis supervision. A workshop organized by Center for Teaching Support – University of Cape Cost Feb. 2018
- September 2016 to June 2017: Doctoral Experiential Research learning at Université du Have, France. Research Assistant at Laboratoire Ondes et Milieux complexes (LOMC) UMR CNRS 6294.
- Kofi Annan ICT Centre of Excellence: Stake holder forum on Unemployment issues of Computer Science graduates in Ghana (Computer Science Departments of Public and Private Universities) April 2016
- Data Link Staff Durbar: I did a presentation on the State of the School of Computer Sciences for the past three years and plans for the future Feb. 2015
- Workshop on Governance in Higher Education and Management and Administration in Higher Education by Dr. Paul Effah – President of Radford University College and Mr. W. Daniels – Former Registrar, University of GhanaJan. 2015
- Workshop on Quality Academic Planning and Quality Customer Services in Higher Education by Mr. Kofi Ashiboe – Mensah, Quality Assurance Director, Ho Poly Jan. 2015
- Senior Academic Leadership Training (SALT VI), in West Africa For Senior University Managers (Heads of Department) held at Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy Jan. 2014
PUBLICATIONS
- Journal publications of the applicant include:
- 1. Agor, A. D., Aziale, L. K. ., Banaseka, F. K., Owusu-Agyemang, K. ., Brown, S. A., & Partey, B. T. . (2025). Trust and adaptiveness enhancements to PRFDRA for secure metaheuristic path selection in MANETs. Future Technology, 5(1), 168–179. Retrieved from https://fupubco.com/futech/article/view/505
- 2. Koi-Akrofi, G. Y., Aboagye-Drako, D., Gaisie, I., Banaseka, F. K. (2023). IT project success in perspective: systematic literature review analysis founded on the ADO, TCM and the PSALAR frameworks. Springer Nature Management Review Quarterly. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11301-023-00362-4
- 3. Koi-Akrofi, G. Y., Aboagye-Drako, D., Quist, C. S., Gaisie, E., Danquah, O. I., Banaseka, F. K. (2023). Will Innovation, Training, and IT Support Moderate IT Investments in a Mandated Environment, such as in a Covid-19 Era, to Create Value for Students in a Tertiary Educational Setting? Indian Journal of Science and Technology. http://doi.org/10.17485/IJST/v16i21.173
- 4. Banaseka, F. K., Katsriku, F. A., Abdulai, J. D., Adu-Manu, K. S., Engmann, F. (2021) Signal Propagation Models in Soil Medium for the Study of Wireless Underground Sensor Networks: A Review of Current Trends. Hindawi Journal of Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8836426
- 5. Banaseka, F. K., Franklin, H. Katsriku, F., Abdulai, J. D., Ekpezu, A., Wiafe, I. (2021). Soil Medium Electromagnetic Scattering Model for the Study of Wireless Underground Sensor Networks. Hindawi Journal of Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8842508
- 6. Koi-Akrofi, G. Y., Matey, H. A., Banaseka, F. K., Quist, S. C. (2020). Impact of personality, human capital, and environmental influences on students’ entrepreneurial potential: The case of I. T. Management and Business Administration final year students of UPSA, Ghana. IJIAS, http://www.ijias.issr-journals.org/
- 7. Engmann, F., Katsriku, F. A., Abdulai, J. D., Adu-Manu, K. S. & Banaseka, F. K. (2018). Prolonging the lifetime of wireless sensor networks: A review of current techniques. Hindawi Journal of Wireless Communications and Mobile Networking. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/8035065
- 8. Banaseka, F. K., & Dotse, S. (2017). New developments and research challenges for 5G wireless systems and networks. International Journal of Current Research (IJCR) ISSN: 0975 – 833X, Vol. 9 Issue 2, www.journalcra.com
- 9. Banaseka, F. K., Kudjo, P. K. & Wornyo, D. K. (2017). A survey of new development in cyber security and networks. Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST). 4 (1), ISSN: 2458-9403 Vol. 4 Issue 1.
- 10. Benuwa, B. B., Zhan, Y. Z., Ghansah, B., Wornyo, D. K. & Banaseka, F. K. (2016). A review of deep machine learning. International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa. 24, pp. 124-136. doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/JERA.24.124
- 11. Ghansah, B. Y., Benuwa, B. B., & Banaseka, F. K. (2014). Cloud Computing And Virtualization: Trends And Technologies. International Journal Of Engineering And Computer Science. ISSN: 2319-7242 Volume3 Issue 10. Page No.8850 – 8853, www.ijecs.in
- 12. Banaseka, F. K., & Benuwa, B. B. (2013)Optimal Communication with Multi-Antenna, Multi-Group, Multi-Way Relaying. International Journal of ICT and Management (IJICTM) in October 2013 Vol. – I Issue – 3. ISSN No. 2026 – 6839. www.ijictm.org
- Book chapters:
- 1. Banaseka, F. K., Adu-Manu, K. S., Koi-Akrofi, G. Y., Brown, S. A. (2021) Signal Propagation in Soil Medium: A Two Dimensional Finite Element Procedure. In Electromagnetic Compatibility. IntechOpen. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.99333
- Conference publications of the applicant include:
- 1. Banaseka, F. K., Franklin, H. Katsriku, F., Abdulai, J. D., Ekpezu, A., Wiafe, I. (2020). A Revised Electromagnetic Scattering Model in soil medium for the Study of Wireless Underground Sensor Networks. XVIèmes Journées Nationales Genie Cotier – Geni Civil, Le Havre – France. DOI: 10.5150/jngcgc.2020.038
- 2. Banaseka, F. K., Ocquaye, E. N., and Kujo, P. (2015) Optimal Computing Performance withSymmetric Multiprocessors. International Conference on Management, Communication and Technology (ICMCT). Vol. – III Issue – 1. ISSN No. 2026 – 6839.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- World Technology Forum, Ghana, Steering Committee Member, Ghana, 2023-05, Present
- Ladies in Tech Ghana (LITG), UPSA Chapter, Patron, Ghana, 2023-03, Present
- International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE), Peer reviewer, 2022-09-05, Present, International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering. 5th September 2022, International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering. 10th January 2023, International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering. 2nd March 2022, International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering. September 2024
- University of Professional Studies, Accra, Member of Curriculum Development Committee, IT Department, Accra, Ghana, 2019, Present, Lead member for the development of:, BSc Data Science and Analytics, MPhil in Information Systems, PhD in Information Systems, These curricula have been accredited by Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and are currently running.
- University of Professional Studies, Accra, ICT Lecturer, Accra, Ghana, 2019, 2019, In 2019, Dr. Banaseka was a participant as ICT Lecturer, in the Vice Chancellor’s special initiative on free vacation classes for SHS and JHS students at UPSA. This programme took place between May and August 2019.
- Accra Youth Workshop, Breakout Session Resource Person, Accra, Ghana, 2015-03, 2015-03, This was organized by Edusei Foundation in Partnership with National Catholic Secretariat. I spoke to my audience on the theme: “Career Development in ICT”.
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology – Kumasi, Active member of the Peer Counseling Group (PCG), Kumasi, Ghana, 2005, 2009, Certificate of Honours.
References
Available upon request.
INTERESTS
Reading Technical and Motivational books, Listening to music