Eric Tutu Tchao
Department of Computer EngineeringSocial SciencesPhysical SciencesHealth SciencesLife Sciences

Eric Tutu Tchao

73 Publications40 Research Themes53 Open Access
Research Overview & Focus

The researcher integrates advanced signal processing techniques into telecommunications, focusing on the development and application of 5G networks, MIMO systems, and blockchain technologies across diverse domains. Their work encompasses healthcare applications, smart grid optimization, IoT device deployment challenges, and mobile service enhancements in Africa, leveraging platforms like cloud-based solutions for enhanced accessibility. The emphasis is on privacy and security measures to ensure secure communication while exploring innovative methods to improve network efficiency and connectivity, with a particular focus on 4G LTE, WiMAX, and Li-Fi networks for IoT applications.

Faculty Biography

Prof. Eric Tutu Tchao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana. As a distinguished researcher and innovation leader, he is deeply committed to leveraging technology for sustainable development in Africa.His research interests include AI for Development (AI4D), Industrial IoT, and blockchain interoperability with a focus on applying these frontier technologies to build resilient, interconnected, and innovative African communities. He is the Head of the Computer Engineering Department and also serves as the Scientific Director of the Distributed IoT Platforms, Privacy and Edge-Intelligence Research (DIPPER) Lab. He leads the Agricultural Innovations and Food Security theme at the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Lab (RAIL). In these roles, he spearheads initiatives that integrate cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, IoT, and blockchain into practical, and scalable solutions that address critical challenges like climate resilience and food security.As a DFG Scholar, Future Africa Research Leadership Fellow, and a TWAS-ENEA Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, he has consistently demonstrated excellence in research and leadership. He is a recipient of the KNUST-MTN Ghana Research Innovation Grant and the Innovate UK’s African Agriculture Knowledge Transfer Partnership grant. Dr. Tchao leads activities of the Policy Actions Lab, and also served as part of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts (ICE) for the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Central Africa, with a key focus of advising on strategic initiatives to promote digital economic transformation within the Central Africa sub-region. Currently, he leads the Digital Development Technology Research Theme under the KNUST Engineering Education Project (KEEP), further reinforcing his dedication to advancing context-aware technological solutions for African environments.Beyond academia, he actively bridges research with real-world application, collaborating with Agritechs to enhance processes and improve smallholder farmer outcomes through knowledge transfer and innovation commercialization.

Key Research Themes (40)
Social Sciences

Access Control and Trust

Physical Sciences

Advanced MIMO Systems Optimization

Physical Sciences

Advanced Wireless Network Optimization

Physical Sciences

Advancements in PLL and VCO Technologies

Physical Sciences

AI in cancer detection

Physical Sciences

Algorithms and Data Compression

Physical Sciences

Antenna Design and Analysis

Physical Sciences

Blockchain Technology Applications and Security

Health Sciences

Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life

Social Sciences

Crime Patterns and Interventions

Health Sciences

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management

Physical Sciences

Digital and Cyber Forensics

Social Sciences

E-Government and Public Services

Physical Sciences

Economic Growth and Development

Physical Sciences

Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI)

Physical Sciences

Face recognition and analysis

Life Sciences

Food Supply Chain Traceability

Physical Sciences

Generative Adversarial Networks and Image Synthesis

Physical Sciences

Groundwater and Watershed Analysis

Physical Sciences

ICT in Developing Communities

Physical Sciences

Industrial Automation and Control Systems

Physical Sciences

Medical Image Segmentation Techniques

Physical Sciences

Microwave and Dielectric Measurement Techniques

Physical Sciences

Millimeter-Wave Propagation and Modeling

Physical Sciences

Network Security and Intrusion Detection

Social Sciences

Online and Blended Learning

Physical Sciences

Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques

Physical Sciences

Power Transformer Diagnostics and Insulation

Social Sciences

Privacy, Security, and Data Protection

Physical Sciences

Smart Grid Energy Management

Physical Sciences

Smart Grid Security and Resilience

Physical Sciences

Software-Defined Networks and 5G

Physical Sciences

Solar Radiation and Photovoltaics

Physical Sciences

Speech Recognition and Synthesis

Social Sciences

Taxation and Compliance Studies

Physical Sciences

Telecommunications and Broadcasting Technologies

Health Sciences

Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation

Physical Sciences

Transportation and Mobility Innovations

Physical Sciences

Tropical and Extratropical Cyclones Research

Physical Sciences

Wireless Communication Networks Research

Publications (73)

The Impact of Distance to Care on Unmet Nonmedical Costs Among Families of Children with Cancer

Open Access
2025Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of LifeDOI: 10.22541/au.175562133.30864810/v1

Attn‐DeCGAN: A Diversity‐Enhanced CycleGAN With Attention for High‐Fidelity Medical Image Translation

Open Access
2025Generative Adversarial Networks and Image SynthesisDOI: 10.1002/eng2.70320

Author response for "Attn-DeCGAN: A Diversity-Enhanced CycleGAN With Attention for High-Fidelity Medical Image Translation"

2025AI in cancer detectionDOI: 10.1002/eng2.70320/v2/response1

Enhancing speech recognition through diverse shared features accent classification

2025Speech Recognition and SynthesisDOI: 10.1007/s10772-025-10198-w

Forensic Recovery of Chat Artifacts from the Heesay App: A Manual Analysis Approach

Open Access
2025Digital and Cyber ForensicsDOI: 10.9790/0661-2703050105

Diversity in Stable GANs: A Systematic Review of Mode Collapse Mitigation Strategies

Open Access
2025Generative Adversarial Networks and Image SynthesisDOI: 10.1002/eng2.70209

Promoting Transparency in Generative AI

2025Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI)DOI: 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780198940272.013.0015

Author response for "Diversity in Stable GANs: A Systematic Review of Mode Collapse Mitigation Strategies"

2025Tropical and Extratropical Cyclones ResearchDOI: 10.1002/eng2.70209/v2/response1

Deep learning for efficient high-resolution image processing: A systematic review

Open Access
2025AI in cancer detectionDOI: 10.1016/j.iswa.2025.200505

We need Afrocentric datasets for inclusive AI growth

2025Economic Growth and DevelopmentDOI: 10.1038/s41562-025-02140-6

Optimising peer-to-peer topology for blockchain-based industrial internet of things networks using particle swarm optimisation

2025Blockchain Technology Applications and SecurityDOI: 10.1007/s10586-024-04917-2

CDBi‐LSTM: A Hybrid Deep Learning Model With Attention‐Based Fusion for Efficient DDoS Detection in IoT Environments

Open Access
2025Network Security and Intrusion DetectionDOI: 10.1049/cmu2.70094

Predictive AI Maintenance of Distribution Oil‐Immersed Transformer via Multimodal Data Fusion: A New Dynamic Multiscale Attention CNN‐LSTM Anomaly Detection Model for Industrial Energy Management

Open Access
2025Power Transformer Diagnostics and InsulationDOI: 10.1049/elp2.70011

Multi‐Wound Classification: Exploring Image Enhancement and Deep Learning Techniques

Open Access
2025Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and ManagementDOI: 10.1002/eng2.70001

A storage-efficient learned indexing for blockchain systems using a sliding window search enhanced online gradient descent

2024Blockchain Technology Applications and SecurityDOI: 10.1007/s11227-024-06805-3

A Framework for Full Decentralization in Blockchain Interoperability

Open Access
2024Blockchain Technology Applications and SecurityDOI: 10.3390/s24237630

A Framework for Age Estimation Using Facial Features

2024Face recognition and analysisDOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2337-3.ch009

Assessing blockchain and IoT technologies for agricultural food supply chains in Africa: A feasibility analysis

Open Access
2024Blockchain Technology Applications and SecurityDOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34584

Effect of Family Role and Law Enforcement Agencies Impact Analysis of Meth Mathematical Model of Drug Crime of Users in Nigeria

Open Access
2024Crime Patterns and InterventionsDOI: 10.58578/amjsai.v1i1.3519

An artificial intelligence‐based non‐intrusive load monitoring of energy consumption in an electrical energy system using a modified K‐Nearest Neighbour algorithm

Open Access
2024Smart Grid Energy ManagementDOI: 10.1049/smc2.12075

Optimizing Blockchain Querying: A Comprehensive Review of Techniques, Challenges, and Future Directions

Open Access
2024Blockchain Technology Applications and SecurityDOI: 10.1109/access.2024.3522584

Flexible open network operating system architecture for implementing higher scalability using disaggregated software‐defined optical networking

Open Access
2023Software-Defined Networks and 5GDOI: 10.1049/ntw2.12110

A new research agenda for African generative AI

2023ICT in Developing CommunitiesDOI: 10.1038/s41562-023-01735-1

Locating Faults in A Multi-Storage Cloud Based On Blockchain Base Auditing

2023Blockchain Technology Applications and SecurityDOI: 10.59544/sqov8305/icricc23p9

Blockchain interoperability: the state of heterogenous blockchain‐to‐blockchain communication

Open Access
2023Blockchain Technology Applications and SecurityDOI: 10.1049/cmu2.12594

Adaptive Storage Optimization Scheme for Blockchain-IIoT Applications Using Deep Reinforcement Learning

Open Access
2022Blockchain Technology Applications and SecurityDOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3233474

An Open and Fully Decentralised Platform for Safe Food Traceability

2022Food Supply Chain TraceabilityDOI: 10.1109/csci58124.2022.00092

Design of a fully integrated VHF CP‐PLL frequency synthesizer with an all‐digital defect‐oriented built‐in self‐test

Open Access
2022Advancements in PLL and VCO TechnologiesDOI: 10.1049/tje2.12211

An Overview of Technologies for Improving Storage Efficiency in Blockchain-Based IIoT Applications

Open Access
2022Blockchain Technology Applications and SecurityDOI: 10.3390/electronics11162513

Software-Defined Networks for Optical Networks Using Flexible Orchestration: Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities

Open Access
2022Software-Defined Networks and 5GDOI: 10.1155/2022/5037702

Software-Defined Networks for Optical Networks using Flexible Orchestration : Advances, Challenges and Opportunities

Open Access
2022Software-Defined Networks and 5GDOI: 10.20944/preprints202207.0281.v1

Passenger Destination System for Commercial Vehicles

Open Access
2022Transportation and Mobility InnovationsDOI: 10.25124/ijait.v5i02.4681

A Survey of Trust Management Schemes for Social Internet of Things

Open Access
2022Access Control and TrustDOI: 10.25139/inform.v7i1.4567

A Survey on Network Optimization Techniques for Blockchain Systems

Open Access
2022Blockchain Technology Applications and SecurityDOI: 10.3390/a15060193

An Implementation of an optimized dual-axis solar tracking algorithm for concentrating solar power plants deployment

Open Access
2022Solar Radiation and PhotovoltaicsDOI: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01228

Design and Implementation of a Cloud Based Decentralized Cryptocurrency Transaction Platform

Open Access
2022Blockchain Technology Applications and SecurityDOI: 10.34010/injiiscom.v3i1.8359

A Survey of Trust Management Schemes for Social Internet of Things

Open Access
2022Access Control and TrustDOI: 10.25139/inform.v7i1.4284

Design of a Fully Integrated VHF CP-PLL Frequency Synthesizer with an All-Digital Defect-Oriented Built-In Self-Test.

Open Access
2022Advancements in PLL and VCO TechnologiesDOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-1231062/v1

Blockchain-IoT peer device storage optimization using an advanced time-variant multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithm

Open Access
2022Blockchain Technology Applications and SecurityDOI: 10.1186/s13638-021-02074-3

Novel Design of UWB Jeans Based Textile Antenna for Body-Centric Communications

Open Access
2022Antenna Design and AnalysisDOI: 10.32604/csse.2022.022313

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF COMMON EDGE DETECTION OPERATORS IN DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING

Open Access
2021Medical Image Segmentation TechniquesDOI: 10.46565/jreas.2021.v06i04.001

Intelligent Miniature Circuit Breaker

Open Access
2021Industrial Automation and Control SystemsDOI: 10.18495/comengapp.v10i3.378

Study of a printed split-ring monopole for dual-spectrum communications

Open Access
2021Antenna Design and AnalysisDOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07928

Lossy codecs for digital image signatures

Open Access
2021Algorithms and Data CompressionDOI: 10.37868/sei.v3i2.id144

Q Slot Terahertz (THz) Novel Antenna Design for Wireless Communication

2021Antenna Design and AnalysisDOI: 10.1109/icccnt51525.2021.9579558

On cloud-based systems and distributed platforms for smart grid integration: Challenges and prospects for Ghana's Grid Network

Open Access
2021Smart Grid Security and ResilienceDOI: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2021.e00796

On Blockchain and IoT Integration Platforms: Current Implementation Challenges and Future Perspectives

Open Access
2021Blockchain Technology Applications and SecurityDOI: 10.1155/2021/6672482

A Six-Port Measurement Approach for High Power Microwave Vector Network Analyzer

Open Access
2021Microwave and Dielectric Measurement TechniquesDOI: 10.2139/ssrn.3996879

Study of a Printed Split-Ring Monopole for Dual-Spectrum Communications

Open Access
2021Antenna Design and AnalysisDOI: 10.2139/ssrn.3886316

Pilot Low-Cost Concentrating Solar Power Systems Deployment in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Case Study of Implementation Challenges

Open Access
2020Photovoltaic System Optimization TechniquesDOI: 10.3390/su12156223

Pilot Low-Cost Concentrating Solar Power Systems Deployment in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Case Study of Implementation Challenges

Open Access
2020Photovoltaic System Optimization TechniquesDOI: 10.3390/su12156223

Pilot Low-Cost Concentrating Solar Power Systems Deployment in\n Sub-Saharan Africa: A Case Study of Implementation Challenges

Open Access
2020Photovoltaic System Optimization TechniquesDOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2007.12785

A Proposed DoS Detection Scheme for Mitigating DoS Attack Using Data Mining Techniques

Open Access
2019Network Security and Intrusion DetectionDOI: 10.3390/computers8040085

Mobile Phone Usage Among Senior High and Technical School Students in Ghana and Its Impact on Academic Outcomes – A Case Study

2019ICT in Developing CommunitiesDOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-11932-4_83

On Distributed Denial of Service Current Defense Schemes

Open Access
2019Network Security and Intrusion DetectionDOI: 10.3390/technologies7010019

On Telemedicine Implementations in Ghana

Open Access
2019Telemedicine and Telehealth ImplementationDOI: 10.14569/ijacsa.2019.0100325

Performance Evaluation of a Deployed 4G LTE Network

Open Access
2018Advanced MIMO Systems OptimizationDOI: 10.48550/arxiv.1804.05771

Performance Evaluation of a Deployed 4G LTE Network

Open Access
2018Advanced MIMO Systems OptimizationDOI: 10.14569/ijacsa.2018.090325

e-Government Services in Ghana — Current State and Future Perspective

2017E-Government and Public ServicesDOI: 10.1109/csci.2017.108

Ghanaian Consumers’ Online Privacy Concerns: Causes and its Effects on E-Commerce Adoption

Open Access
2017Privacy, Security, and Data ProtectionDOI: 10.14569/ijacsa.2017.081120

Mobile Telemedicine Implementation with WiMAX Technology: A Case Study of Ghana

2016ICT in Developing CommunitiesDOI: 10.1007/s10916-016-0661-8

Mapping the spatial changes in Lake Volta using multitemporal remote sensing approach

2016Groundwater and Watershed AnalysisDOI: 10.1111/lre.12138

Performance Evaluation and Measurements of 3G Mobile Communication Networks: A Case Study

Open Access
2015Wireless Communication Networks ResearchDOI: 10.4236/wjet.2015.34018

From the environment to the classroom: A Sub-Saharan African scenario

2014ICT in Developing CommunitiesDOI: 10.1109/tale.2014.7062560

Opportunistic use of the 2.6/3.5GHZ Band for Broadband Services in the West African Sub-Region: Case Study Ghana

2014Telecommunications and Broadcasting TechnologiesDOI: 10.5121/ijmnct.2014.4403

Quality of Service Evaluation of a Deployed 3G Data Network for a Campus wide e-Learning Platform

Open Access
2014Online and Blended LearningDOI: 10.5120/15964-5263

Integration of Tax Administration to Curb Import and Domestic Tax Evasions in Ghana

Open Access
2013Taxation and Compliance StudiesDOI: 10.18533/ijbsr.v3i11.315

Radio Planning and Field Trial Measurement of a Deployed 4G WiMAX Network in an Urban Sub-Saharan African Environment

2013Advanced MIMO Systems OptimizationDOI: 10.4018/jitn.2013070101

Interference Simulation and Measurements for a Deployed 4G-WiMAX Network in an Urban Sub-Saharan African Environment

Open Access
2013Advanced Wireless Network OptimizationDOI: 10.5120/12424-8973

A Performance Case Study of Electronic Governance Implementation in Ghana with WiMAX Technology

Open Access
2013E-Government and Public ServicesDOI: 10.5120/12423-8972

Analysis of MIMO Systems used in planning a 4G-WiMAX Network in Ghana

Open Access
2013Advanced MIMO Systems OptimizationDOI: 10.14569/ijacsa.2013.040728

Wideband Parameters Analysis and Validation for Indoor radio Channel at 60/70/80GHz for Gigabit Wireless Communication employing Isotropic, Horn and Omni directional Antenna

Open Access
2013Millimeter-Wave Propagation and ModelingDOI: 10.14569/ijacsa.2013.040638

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DepartmentDepartment of Computer Engineering
Total Publications73
Research Themes40
Open Access Papers53

Department of Computer Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

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