Prince Odame

Computer Engineering

About

Dr. Prince Odame is an esteemed faculty member in the Department of Computer Engineering KNUST and a Research Fellow at the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (RAIL). He also leads the health division within the Distributed IoT Platforms, Privacy, and Edge Intelligence Research (DIPPER) Lab, where his interdisciplinary work bridges cutting-edge technology with critical societal needs. His pioneering research focuses on revolutionizing neonatal healthcare and agricultural systems through innovative, accessible solutions that prioritize affordability and ethical scalability.A visionary in his field, Dr. Odame designs cost-effective medical devices—often incorporating locally sourced materials—and integrates artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle pressing challenges in both healthcare and agriculture. His groundbreaking projects include AI-driven tools for paediatric height and weight estimation, AI-assisted diagnostics for neonatal jaundice, and advanced computational models for chronic wound management. By employing techniques like finite element analysis (FEA), he optimizes medical device design, ensuring precision and practicality for resource-constrained environments.Beyond engineering, Dr. Odame’s dual role as a reverend minister underscores his commitment to harmonizing technological advancement with compassionate service. His work is driven by a profound dedication to reducing disparities in healthcare and agriculture, particularly for marginalized communities. Through scalable, ethically grounded innovations, he strives to democratize access to life-saving neonatal care and sustainable agricultural practices, fostering global equity in two vital domains of human well-being.Combining technical brilliance with humanitarian purpose, Dr. Odame exemplifies the transformative power of interdisciplinary collaboration, proving that technology, when guided by empathy, can uplift the most vulnerable and reshape systems for a more equitable future.

Research Summary

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The researcher's work spans multiple critical areas of social sciences research, focusing on urban transport accessibility, disability rights, traffic safety, transportation planning, assistive technologies, and agricultural innovations. Through comprehensive studies on public transport experiences among students with disabilities in Ghana, the researcher explores how accessible urban transport contributes to mobility concerns and pedestrian safety. Additionally, the paper examines predictors of distracting activities, highlighting lessons from public transport operators, while also delving into disability rights perspectives. The integration of accessibility features into transportation planning ensures equitable access for all, emphasizing the role of assistive technologies in communication and mobility, and finally, agricultural innovations are explored to address hunger, showing a holistic approach to improving social inclusion through practical solutions.

Research Themes

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Campus shuttle experience and mobility concerns among students with disability in the University of Cape Coast, Ghana(2020)

Sidewalk Accessibility and Pedestrian Safety among Students with Physical Disability in the University of Cape Coast(2020)

Predictors of distractive activities to walking in Accra, Ghana(2023)

State of public transport services to Ghana's disability population: Lessons from public transport operators in the Accra Metropolitan Assembly(2023)

Drivers' Cycling Experiences and Acceptability of Micromobility Use among Children in Ghana(2021)

Alternative travel mode for commuters with disability in Accra: The lived experiences of Uber and taxi users(2023)

State of Public Transport Services to Ghana's Disability Population: Lessons from Public Transport Operators in the Accra Metropolitan Assembly(2022)

Exploring stakeholders' response to travel needs of commuters with disability in the Accra Metropolitan Assembly(2023)

The journey from home: Experiences of persons with disabilities of the urban transport system in Accra Metropolis, Ghana(2025)

Pedestrians in Ghana are risking their lives – we studied what’s distracting them while walking(2023)

Recounting the Blessings and Curses of Living with a Disability: The Experiences of Persons with Visual and Physical Impairment in Accra(2022)

De-constructing disability: perspectives of persons with disability (PWD) in an African city(2025)

Exploring the Nature of Road Safety Education in Basic Schools and School Children’s Travel Mode Options in Winneba, Ghana(2024)

Perception of commuter rail transit riders/users of train services on the Accra-Nsawam Corridor(2023)

Road transport infrastructure and mobility: Views of students with physical disability in the University of Cape Coast(2017)

Leveraging Spatial Technology for Agricultural Intensification to Address Hunger in Ghana(2022)

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