
Dr. Prince Boakye-Sekyerehene
Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, University of Ghana
Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, University of Ghana
Biography
Dr. Prince Boakye-Sekyerehene is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Ghana and a Faculty Researcher at DRAKA Labs. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and has expertise spanning Artificial Intelligence, digital innovation, human-centred systems design and technology-enabled transformation.
His work sits at the intersection of applied AI, intelligent systems, health informatics, digital governance and institutional technology development, with particular interest in developing practical and scalable digital solutions for resource-constrained environments. His research interests include responsible artificial intelligence, AI policy and governance, intelligent transportation systems, digital public health systems, cybersecurity, machine learning, data analytics, Internet of Things and digital transformation.
Dr. Boakye-Sekyerehene has contributed to the design and development of AI-enabled and institutional digital systems, including management platforms, AI-supported applications, collaborative digital platforms and decision-support solutions. His work combines academic research with systems design, product development and technology strategy, providing an interdisciplinary foundation for research that moves from conceptual investigation to practical implementation.
Within DRAKA Labs, his expertise supports research at the intersection of AI, human-centred computing, digital governance, enterprise systems and technology translation.
Research interests
- Artificial Intelligence
- Responsible AI
- Applied Machine Learning
- AI Policy and Governance
- Human-Centred Systems
- Health Informatics
- Digital Public Health
- Intelligent Transportation Systems
- Internet of Things
- Cybersecurity
- Data Governance
- Digital Transformation
Applied domains
- Applied AI
- Human-Centred Computing
- Digital Governance
- Health Informatics
- Enterprise Systems
- Technology Translation
DRAKA Labs responsibilities
- 01Artificial Intelligence
- 02Responsible AI
- 03Applied Machine Learning
- 04AI Policy and Governance
- 05Human-Centred Systems
- 06Health Informatics
- 07Digital Public Health
- 08Enterprise Systems
- 09Digital Transformation
- 10Intelligent Infrastructure
- 11Digital Governance
- 12Research translation
- 13Systems prototyping
- 14Student research and mentorship
- 15AI capacity development
Education
- PhD, Computer ScienceUniversity of Ghana2023
- MEng, Computer EngineeringUniversity of Ghana2014
- BSc, Mathematics & Computer ScienceUniversity of Ghana2010
Previous appointments
- LecturerDepartment of Computer Science, University of Ghana2016 - Present
Selected publications
Journal article · 2025
SB‐YOLO‐V8: A multilayered deep learning approach for real‐time human detection
Engineering Reports 7 (2), e70033
Journal article · 2021
Computer‐Aided diagnostics of heart disease risk prediction using boosting Support Vector machine
Computational intelligence and neuroscience 2021 (1), 3152618
Journal article · 2021
Research Article A Classical LTE Cellular System Simulator for Computer Network Education
