Cynthia Akua Chichi
Her research integrates several key themes, exploring how assistive technologies enhance communication in mobility, the cultural influence on consumer preference, manufacturing practices in Ghana, technological innovations in industry, artistic techniques, and environmental considerations.
Faculty Biography
Dr. Cynthia Akua Chichi is a lecturer in the Department of Industrial Art, KNUST and has served on various committees at different levels of the University community. She has a PhD in Fashion Design Technology but prior to that, obtained a bachelor's degree in Industrial Art (Textiles) in 2006 and went on to pursue further studies in Design Innovation in 2008, having served as a National Service Person in the same Department in 2007. She worked as a Research Assistant from 2010 to 2011 at Coventry University, UK and returned home to work as an Assistant Lecturer in 2013 in the Textiles and Fashion Section of the Department of Industrial Art.Her area of specialization is in Pattern and Garment Technology, Sustainable fashion and Printed Textile Design Application.
Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
Augmented Reality Applications
Digital Media and Visual Art
Fashion and Cultural Textiles
Global trade, sustainability, and social impact
Nanotechnology research and applications
Quality and Supply Management
Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management
The Power of Collaboration: Resilience of the Apparel Industry in Ghana during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Open AccessCompliance with Global Best Practices by Garment Producers in Ghana
Open AccessQuality issues in the Garment Industry: A perspective of Ghana’s SMEs and Dressmakers
Open AccessNanotechnology and Education: Preparing the Next Generation of Future Leaders
Digital imitation of batik, tie-dye and weave effects for manual screen printing
Digital imitation of batik, tie-dye and weave effects for manual screen printing
Festival Elements: A Source of Inspiration for Contemporary Fashionable Products
Open AccessASSESSMENT OF CONSUMER PREFERENCE IN THE USE OF AFRICAN
Assessment of Consumer Preference in the Use of African Wax Prints in Ghana
Open AccessRipple Effect of a Vibrant Fashion Industry on Graduate Unemployment
Open AccessImproving wheelchair prescription: an analysis of user needs and existing tools
Open AccessDepartment of Industrial Art
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology