Frimpong Twum
The researcher's work is centered on integrating advanced AI techniques with traditional computational methods across diverse fields such as healthcare, smart agriculture, cybersecurity, and data analysis. Their focus includes enhancing security protocols through steganography and cryptography, optimizing data classification and anomaly detection, improving network performance, and addressing health-related challenges. By combining innovative solutions with robust methodologies, the researcher aims to develop a comprehensive approach that integrates these elements across various domains, ultimately striving for a secure and efficient framework.
Faculty Biography
Prof. Frimpong Twum (Ph.D) received his B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and MSc. Internet and Multimedia Engineering from London South Bank University in 2004, and 2007 respectively. He also received MSc. Degree in Information System from Roehampton University, London in 2011. He completed his Ph.D in Computer Science from Kwame Nkumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana, in 2017 with specialization in Computer Security. He is currently ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE at the Department of Computer Science, College of Science, KNUST. Ghana's Premier Science and Technology University in KUMASI, and the Number 1 University in the world for the provision of quality education (SDG 4) - [Source - Times Higher Education Impact Ranking (1st June, 2023)] . Prof. Twum is a committed, highly skilled, motivated, hardworking, and technically competent professional with passion for knowledge acquisition and dissemination in the field of computer science especially computer network security, machine learning, and cloud computing. His long-term goal is to help improve life by finding solutions to problems using knowledge acquired in these fields. He is effective communicator at all levels and a team player in dealing with technical/non-technical issues with proven organizational and people skills. Prof. Twum has several papers to his credit in credible journals including PLOS ONE, HINDAWI, KSII TIIS, MDPI Sensors, IEEE access, SPRINGER, Informatica (Slovenia) and Journal of Computer Science. His articles have global reach with over 200 Google Scholar citations. Prior to his appointment at KNUST, he worked as a Lecturer and Systems Engineer at Roehampton University in London. He also worked as Systems Administrator and Business Analyst at PC World, UK. Prof. Twum also worked as a Computer Technician at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) - Crops Research Institute (CRI). His areas of research interest include Computer Networks, Computer and Data Security, Cloud Computing, Computer Vision and Machine Learning, Image Processing, Software Engineering, Computer Programming and Algorithms.Prof. Twum has served on many national organizations as member or chairman including; National Accreditation Board (now, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), West African Examinations Council (WAEC), and Internet Society, Ghana Chapter. He is External Examiner for Computer Science and Information Technology programmes for Ghana Communications Technology University, Garden City University College, Takoradi Technical University, and Tamale Technical University. Prof. Twum has served as an interview panel member for recruitment of lectures for computer science, Information Technology and related programmes for many institutions and has also been nominated severally by other universities as an external assessor for assessment of promotion document to senior lecturer of computer science, Information Technology and related programmes. Prof. Twum was appointed as examiner and subject expert for ICT by the National Teaching Council (NTC) to design, review and set questions for the teachers licensure examinations in Ghana. Prof. Twum has also served as resource person for the Ghana Science Association Science (GSA) workshop for Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teachers on many occasions.In addition, Prof. Twum has rendered many international services including: Editorial Advisory Board Member for African Union (AU) – Africa Centre for Study and Research on Terrorism, WASSCE Elective ICT Examiner for West African Examinations Council (WAEC), WAEC Moderating Committee Member, and a reviewer for; IEEE ACCESS, Academia Letters, Science Publishing Group (SciencePG): International Journal of Sustainability Management and Information Technologies, INDERSCIENCE - International Journal of Information and Computer Security (IJICS) and International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (IJCSA). Prof. Twum has been an Invited Speaker to the 2nd Global Summit on Electronics & Electrical Engineering (GSEEE2022) in Chicago, USA.
Advanced Algorithms and Applications
Advanced Malware Detection Techniques
Advanced Steganography and Watermarking Techniques
AI in cancer detection
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Brain Tumor Detection and Classification
Chaos-based Image/Signal Encryption
Cloud Computing and Resource Management
Cloud Data Security Solutions
Coding theory and cryptography
Cryptography and Data Security
Cryptography and Residue Arithmetic
Digital and Cyber Forensics
Educational Technology and Assessment
Emotion and Mood Recognition
Energy Efficient Wireless Sensor Networks
Energy Harvesting in Wireless Networks
Hydrological Forecasting Using AI
Image and Object Detection Techniques
Imbalanced Data Classification Techniques
Internet Traffic Analysis and Secure E-voting
IoT and Edge/Fog Computing
IoT-based Smart Home Systems
IPv6, Mobility, Handover, Networks, Security
Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
Mobile and Web Applications
Network Security and Intrusion Detection
Neural Networks and Applications
Online Learning and Analytics
Smart Agriculture and AI
Spectroscopy and Chemometric Analyses
Technology Adoption and User Behaviour
Technology and Data Analysis
Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
User Authentication and Security Systems
Wireless Power Transfer Systems
A proposed blockchain technology approach for securing IoT-enabled renewable and grid metering systems
Open AccessEmploying transfer learning for breast cancer detection using deep learning models
Open AccessSmartGuard: An Improved Leaky Bucket Algorithm-Based Secure and Scalable Congestion Control Framework for the Edge-Cloud Continuum
Open AccessAn AI-based approach to predict delivery outcome based on measurable factors of pregnant mothers
Open AccessFraud Prediction and Prevention in Mobile Money Payment Systems (MMPS): A Systematic Literature Review of Text‐Based Detection Methods
Open AccessNetwork-centric Optimal Hybrid Sensing Hole Recovery and Self- Healing in IPV6 WSNs
Open AccessA Neural Architecture Search CNN for Alzheimer’s Disease Classification
Open AccessImage steganography techniques for resisting statistical steganalysis attacks: A systematic literature review
Open AccessAn AI-based approach to predict delivery outcome based on measurable factors of pregnant mothers
Open AccessA bilateral filtering-based image enhancement for Alzheimer disease classification using CNN
Open AccessSecuring cloud data using secret key 4 optimization algorithm (SK4OA) with a non-linearity run time trend
Open AccessCryptographic Solutions for Data Security in Cloud Computing:
Open AccessApplied machine learning techniques for chronic disease treatment default prediction and its potential benefits for patient outcome: A case series study approach
Open AccessA Secure and High Embedding Capacity Image Steganography Scheme Using Image Enhancement Technique, Compression, and Genetic Algorithm
Imbalanced class distribution and performance evaluation metrics: A systematic review of prediction accuracy for determining model performance in healthcare systems
Open AccessChronic disease treatment default prediction, potential benefits with applied random sampling optimization techniques
Open AccessEvaluating Agile Neural Educational System for Effective Resource Management
Open AccessChronic disease treatment default prediction with random sampling optimization.
Open AccessEnsuring privacy and confidentiality of cloud data: A comparative analysis of diverse cryptographic solutions based on run time trend
Open AccessEvaluating Agile Neural Educational System for Effective Resource Management.
Open AccessMachine learning prediction accuracy score: The use of Feature selection techniques
Open AccessPRISMA Archetype-Based Systematic Literature Review of Security Algorithms in the Cloud
Open AccessImbalanced Dataset and Optimization Technique Use for Disease Treatment Default Prediction
Open AccessA systematic review of prediction accuracy as an evaluation measure for determining machine learning model performance in healthcare systems
Open AccessSystematic Review of Data Mining in Education on the Levels and Aspects of Education.
Open AccessIntegrating expert system in managing basic education: A survey in Ghana
Open AccessEnsuring confidentiality and privacy of cloud data using a non-deterministic cryptographic scheme
Open AccessAgile neural expert system for managing basic education
Open AccessMachine Learning Modeling of Disease Treatment Default: A Comparative Analysis of Classification Models
Open AccessA Multilayered Secure Image Steganography Technique for Resisting Regular-Singular Steganalysis Attacks Using Elliptic Curve Cryptography and Genetic Algorithm
A Comparative Study of Linear and Non-Linear Cryptographic Algorithms in Cloud Computing
Open AccessData Mining and Visualisation of Basic Educational Resources for Quality Education
Ensuring privacy and confidentiality of data on the cloud using an enhanced homomorphism scheme
Open AccessCold Boot Attack on Encrypted Containers for Forensic Investigations
Open AccessA Novel Computer Vision Model for Medicinal Plant Identification Using Log-Gabor Filters and Deep Learning Algorithms
Open AccessAn Enhanced Rsa Algorithm For Data Security Using Gaussian Interpolation Formula
Open AccessAgile Neural Expert System for Managing Basic Education
Open AccessCorrections to “Evaluation of Conversational Agents: Understanding Culture, Context and Environment in Emotion Detection”
Open AccessImplementation of a Data Protection Model dubbed Harricent_RSECC
Open AccessAn enhanced RSA algorithm using Gaussian interpolation formula
Textural Analysis for Medicinal Plants Identification Using Log Gabor Filters
Open AccessEvaluation of Conversational Agents: Understanding Culture, Context and Environment in Emotion Detection
Open AccessRainfall Prediction Using Machine Learning Algorithms for the Various Ecological Zones of Ghana
Open AccessEfficient Authentication Protocol and Its Application in Resonant Inductive Coupling Wireless Power Transfer Systems
Open AccessNetwork-Centric Optimal Hybrid Mobility Scheme for IPv6 Wireless Sensor Networks
Hybrid Approach to Medicinal Plant Leaf Image Enhancement Using Contrast Limited Adaptive Histogram Equalization and Homomorphic Filter
A Framework for Securing Data by using Elliptic Curve Cryptography and Reed Solomon Coding Schemes
Medicinal Plant Identification using Gabor Filters and Deep Learning Techniques: A Paper Review
Open AccessExpert System in Enhancing Efficiency in Basic Educational Management using Data Mining Techniques
Open AccessEvaluating the Impact of Full Virtualized High- Performance Computing Platform on Large Scale Scientific Data using Quantum Espresso
Open AccessA Comparative Study of Existing Cloud Security System Models as against an Implementation of the CDDI Model Dubbed SecureMyFiles System
Open AccessDelivering a Secured Cloud Computing Architecture and Traditional IT Outsourcing Environment via Penetration Tools in Ghana
Open AccessAn Improved VoIP using Adaptive Multirate Encoder (AMR)
Open AccessA Proposed New Framework for Securing Cloud Data on Multiple Infrastructures using Erasure Coding, Dispersal Technique and Encryption
Open AccessA Proposed Enhanced Transposition Cipher Algorithm based on Rubik’s Cube Transformations
Open AccessMapping Cases of Tuberculosis Distribution and Treatment Outcomes using Geographical Information System - The Case of Birim Central Municipality, E/R - Ghana
Open AccessAn Enhanced Elliptic Curve Cryptosystem for Securing Data
Open AccessBinary Image Segmentation through the Carl Friedrich Gauss Equation
Open AccessMitigating Computer Attacks in a Corporate Network using Honeypots: A Case Study of Ghana Education Service
Open AccessA Proposed Cloud Security Framework for Service Providers in Ghana
Open AccessA Proposed Algorithm for Generating the Reed-Solomon Encoding Polynomial Coefficients over GF(256) for RS[255,223]8,32
Open AccessAn Improved Computer Network Access Control using Free BSD PFSENSE: A Case Study of UMaT Local Area Network
Open AccessA Modified High Capacity Video Steganography Technique Based On Spatial Domain Method, Asymmetric Cryptography and Huffman Code Algorithms
Open AccessInformation System Security Threats and Vulnerabilities: Evaluating the Human Factor in Data Protection
Open AccessEnhancing Data Security using Video Steganography, RSA and Huffman Code Algorithms with LSB Insertion
Open AccessImplementation of Network Services on IPV6 Networks
Open AccessImproving Security Levels In Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) Using Multifactor Authentication
A Tool Selection Framework for Cross Platform Mobile App Development
Open AccessA Comparative Study Of Remote Access Technologies and Implementation of a Smartphone App for Remote System Administration Based on a Proposed Secure RFB Protocol
Open AccessCloud Computing Framework for E-Health in Ghana: Adoption Issues and Strategies: Case Study of Ghana Health Service
Open AccessInternet Banking Security Strategy: Securing Customer Trust
Open AccessDepartment of Computer Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology