Najim Ussiph

Computer Science

About

I hold B.Sc and M.Sc degrees in Computer Science from University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria (1987 and 1993 respectively) and Ph.D from The University of Salford, Manchester (2015). I have over 15 years of experience in teaching and research at Polytechnic and University level.I have been a Faculty member in the Department of Computer Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi since April, 2001 and have taught several courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The courses I have taught include Operating Systems, Advance Programming With Visual Basic, Advance Programming With C++, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, Decision Support Systems Database Concepts and Applications and Internet Technologies, Computer Graphics and Human Computer Interactions.I have supervised more than 60 final-year undergraduate projects and more than 25 M.Sc and M.Phil theses. My primary research areas includeMy Ph.D research and thesis was on Using Virtual Learning Environment to Support Teaching and Learning and Bridging Digital Divide Between Urban and Rural Communities in Ghana, a topic around which I have made about 8 presentations at International Conferences and refereed publications in International journals. Details of these are listed in the publication section. I subscribe to the Constructivism and Connectivism philosophies of teaching and the Interpretivism research paradigm.

Research Summary

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The researcher's overall research focus centers on integrating artificial intelligence across diverse scientific and social sciences, aiming to address real-world challenges through innovative technological applications. Their work spans themes such as hydrological forecasting with machine learning, efficiency analysis using data envelopment, smart agriculture employing AI techniques, online learning with neural networks, innovation diffusion for productivity improvement, education technology for student performance, forensic investigations in digital forensics, and cybersecurity solutions. The research emphasizes leveraging AI to enhance problem-solving abilities across various domains, contributing to both technological advancements and practical applications.

Research Themes

All (20 Papers)

Physical Sciences (13 Papers)

Social Sciences (6 Papers)

Life Sciences (1 Papers)

All Papers

Rainfall Prediction Using Machine Learning Algorithms for the Various Ecological Zones of Ghana(2021)

Predicting Bank Operational Efficiency Using Machine Learning Algorithm: Comparative Study of Decision Tree, Random Forest, and Neural Networks(2020)

Evaluation of information technology impact on bank’s performance: The Ghanaian experience(2019)

Textural Analysis for Medicinal Plants Identification Using Log Gabor Filters(2022)

Integrating expert system in managing basic education: A survey in Ghana(2023)

Agile neural expert system for managing basic education(2023)

Systematic Review of Data Mining in Education on the Levels and Aspects of Education.(2023)

Data Mining and Visualisation of Basic Educational Resources for Quality Education(2022)

Information Technology Impact on Productivity(2018)

Appraisal of the Classification Technique in Data Mining of Student Performance using J48 Decision Tree, K-Nearest Neighbor and Multilayer Perceptron Algorithms(2018)

Agile Neural Expert System for Managing Basic Education(2022)

Cold Boot Attack on Encrypted Containers for Forensic Investigations(2022)

Evaluating Agile Neural Educational System for Effective Resource Management(2023)

Evaluating Agile Neural Educational System for Effective Resource Management.(2023)

Adaptation and Effects of Social Media in Teaching and Learning at the Second Cycle Institution Level in Ghana(2017)

Towards Securing Organizational Data against Social Engineering Attacks(2018)

Development of E-Learning Content and Delivery for Self-Learning Environment Action Case Study at Martyrs of Uganda RCJHS(2018)

Adoption of Blended Learning in Ghanaian Senior High Schools: A Case Study in a Less Endowed School(2023)

Implementation of a Data Protection Model dubbed Harricent_RSECC(2022)

Hybrid framework of differential privacy and secure multi-party computation for privacy-preserving entity resolution(2025)

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