Meet Prof Delali Kwasi Dake; the youngest Associate Professor of Computing and Information Technology in Ghana at age 36

Prof. Delali Kwasi Dake is a trailblazer in Ghana’s academic and technological landscapes.

At the age of 36, he has achieved the prestigious rank of Associate Professor in Computing and Information Technology, becoming the youngest to attain this distinction nationwide.

Prof. Dake currently serves as the Acting Head of the Department of ICT Education at UEW, where his contributions continue to shape the future of computing education in Ghana.

Academic Journey and Expertise

Prof. Dake is a trained Computer Engineer with a PhD in Computer Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi.

His academic and research expertise spans multiple cutting-edge fields, including educational data mining, artificial intelligence (AI), reinforcement learning, intelligent systems, software-defined networks, and blockchain technology.

Entrepreneurial Impact: Founder of Jobweb Africa

In addition to his academic career, Prof. Dake is a visionary entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Jobweb Africa, a leading job aggregator platform operating in eight African countries: Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Rwanda.

Through Jobweb Africa, Prof. Dake has transformed job searching and recruitment processes across the continent, bridging gaps in employment opportunities.

Academic Leadership and Contributions

As an external examiner, Prof. Dake contributes to maintaining academic excellence at notable institutions such as the Telecommunications Engineering Department at KNUST and the Information Technology Department at BlueCrest University College.

He is also an academic reviewer for numerous highly indexed, internationally renowned journals, including:

• Signal, Image and Video Processing – Springer
• Scientific Reports – Springer Nature
• Journal of Network and Systems – Springer
• Education and Information Technologies – Springer
• Cluster Computing – Springer
• Discover Computing – Springer
• BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making – Springer
• MPDI Education Sciences – Scopus Indexed
• PeerJ Computer Science – Scopus Indexed
• Invited Speaker at International Summits

Prof. Dake is a recognized thought leader in artificial intelligence hence he has been invited to speak at prestigious summits, including:

The 2nd Global Summit on Artificial Intelligence 2024 by Heighten Science Publications Inc (USA Webinar)
The Ghana Data Science Summit 2024 hosted by Indabax Ghana at KNUST
The Artificial Intelligence Summit 2024 at UEW, Winneba

A Visionary Academic Leader

Prof. Dake’s remarkable journey to Ghana’s youngest Associate Professors shows his unwavering commitment to education, research, and innovation.

His leadership in the Department of ICT Education at UEW reflects his dedication to shaping the next generation of computing and technology professionals.

Recognition and Legacy

Prof. Delali Kwasi Dake represents a new wave of academic excellence and technological innovation in Ghana. His contributions to academia, entrepreneurship, and international discourse on artificial intelligence are laying the foundation for a future where technology and education converge to drive societal progress.

Prof. Dake’s story is a testament to the power of dedication, vision, and resilience, inspiring countless young professionals and academics across the globe.

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