C-MAC Management Team
Leadership driving innovation in medical and agro computing
Justice Williams Asare, PhD
Director General & Co-Founder
Experienced computer science expert with PhD in Computer Science and extensive research in medical computing and data analysis.
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Nana Akwasi Asare
Deputy Director (Research, Grant and Training) and Co-Founder
AI Research Engineer specializing in deep learning, computer vision, and NLP applications for healthcare and agriculture.
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Emmanuel Akwah Kyei
Deputy Director (Administrative) and Co-Founder
Computer Scientist, Data Scientist & Academic Researcher specializing in AI policy, Extended Reality (XR) for STEM, and data-driven systems.
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Director General & Co-Founder
Justice Williams Asare (PhD) is an experienced computer science and information technology officer and a lecturer with a demonstrated history of working in education management and industrial experience as a data manager and analyst.
He is skilled in computer networking, technical support, computer security, IT hardware support, and data analysis and management. Justice is a substantial operations professional.
Educational Background:
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science
Ghana Communication Technology University
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Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Computer Science
University of Energy and Natural Resources
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Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science
Valley View University
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Higher National Diploma in Computer Science
Koforidua Polytechnic (now Koforidua Technical University)
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Certificate of Completion in Cybersecurity Essentials
Cisco Networking Academy
Research & Professional Experience:
Data mining, machine learning, deep learning, medical computing, and medical imaging. Published several works on medical computing using deep learning and machine learning concepts.
Thesis focused on developing a multi-architecture Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) for detecting iron deficiency anaemia in children using medical images.
Worked at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) as a senior information technologist (data management and analyst) for almost a decade, utilizing essential IT tools for big data analytics.
Full-time lecturer at Koforidua Technical University and visiting faculty member at Ghana Communication Technology University and Methodist University Ghana.
Published over 20 peer-reviewed articles in reputable international journals, book chapters, and conferences indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, and Springer Nature.
Renowned reviewer for over 30 international peer-reviewed journals, including those indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, IEEE, DOAJ, and ESCI.
Nana Akwasi Asare
Deputy Director (Research, Grant and Training) and Co-Founder
Nana Akwasi Asare is Co-Founder and Deputy Director (Research, Grant and Training) of the Center for Medical and Agro-Computing (C-MAC), where he co-leads the development of practical AI solutions for healthcare and agriculture in low-resource settings.
As an AI Research Engineer, he specializes in leveraging deep learning and computer vision for both the classification and segmentation of medical images, including CT and MRI scans for detecting diseases such as gastrointestinal polyps, brain tumors, pancreatic structures, and many more.
Research Specialization & Initiatives:
Specializing in deep learning and computer vision techniques for the precise classification and segmentation of CT and MRI scans to detect gastrointestinal polyps, brain tumors, and pancreatic structures.
Focused on improving diagnostic accuracy and visual explainability for high-impact medical conditions including brain tumors, diabetic retinopathy, and various types of cancers.
Pioneering agro-computing initiatives by applying machine learning models to solve pressing global challenges, including crop disease detection and rabies outbreak prediction.
Integrating Natural Language Processing (NLP) to build accessible clinical tools like medical chatbots, ensuring advanced technology remains inclusive and scalable across Africa.
Emmanuel Akwah Kyei
Deputy Director (Administrative) and Co-Founder
Emmanuel Akwah Kyei is a computer scientist, data scientist, and academic researcher based in Ghana with comprehensive expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Extended Reality (XR) for STEM education. He is an experienced lecturer and researcher who applies AI and data-driven methods to enhance learning, innovation, and policy development.
Alongside his academic work, he serves as an educational content creator promoting digital literacy and programming skills, and acts as a key stakeholder and strategist in Ghana's national AI policy initiatives. He is dedicated to advancing research, technology integration, and evidence-based solutions for education and development.
Education & Certifications:
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Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Computer Science
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Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science
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Professional Certifications & Training
• Certification in Natural Language Processing
• Data Science Foundations & AI for Everyone
• Philosophy and Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
• Foundations of University Teaching and Research Excellence
• Technical Support Fundamentals
• Master Course in Corporate Governance and IT Governance
Research Areas & Experience:
- • Lecturer
- • Co-Founder & Coding Instructor
- • Data Scientist
- • IT Technical Support
- • Research and Teaching Assistant
Applying artificial intelligence, deep learning architectures, and Natural Language Processing (NLP) with computational linguistics to drive evidence-based solutions.
Researching and implementing Extended Reality (XR) applications in STEM education to enhance digital literacy, practical programming, and interactive learning.
Serving as a key stakeholder in Ghana's national AI policy governance and advocating for sustainable green computing strategies across higher education.