Prof. Ebenezer Kofi Howard

Professor

Dept: Industrial Art
Department of Industrial Art,
College of Art and Built Environment,
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
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My research broadly focuses on sustainable development of Textiles and Apparel industry with specific reference to design thinking and innovation, eco...~more

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Publications

          Refereed / Peer Reviewed Journal Publications

    1. Osei, J., Osei-Poku, P., Howard, E. K and Adjei-Boateng, E. (2021). Development of a Guided Model for Effective Collaboration of Clothing and Textiles Institutions and Industries in Ghana. Africa Development and Resources Research Institute Journal, Ghana: Vol. 30, No. 1(7), Pp. 79-95, E-ISSN: 2343-6662, 30th June, 2021.
    2. Osei Afriyie, A., Howard, E. K., Asinyo, B. K., Badoe, W and Apau, E. (2021). Electronic Warp-Break Detection Mechanism for Manual Looms. Journal of Textile and Apparel. Emerald Publishing Limited, ISSN:1560-6074. DOI 1108/RJTA-06-2020-0067
    3. Asinyo, B. K., Howard, E.K and Seidu, R.K (2021). Weaving traditions of Daboya and
    4.           Yendi communities in Northern Ghana. Journal of Arts and Humanities (JAH). ISSN: 2167-9045 (Print), 2167- 9053 (Online). Volume             10, Issue 04, 2021: 39-48DOI: https://doi.org/10.18533/jah.v10i04.2069.
    5. Boateng S, Asinyo B. K, Howard E K, Apau E, Seidu R. K. Textile Art Creation as a Tool for Raising Awareness of Corruption in Ghana. Textile & Leather Review. ISSN: 2623-6257 (Print) 2623-6281 (Online) htt ps://doi.org/10.31881/TLR.2020.23.
    6. Howard, E. K., Asinyo, B. K., Adala, C., Agyei, E. O., Atencah, B.O. and Eghan, B. (2021). A Tracer study of Bachelor of Art Industrial Art Graduates of KNUST: Employability and Performance Appraisal within Five Years. Ghana Journal of Science, Technology and Development. Vol. 7, Issue 2. February 2021 www.gjstd.org e-ISSN: 2343-6727 DOI: https://doi.org/10.47881/262.967x
    7. Mensah, A., Chen, Y., Asinyo, B.K., Howard, E.K., Narh, C., Huang, J. and Wei, Q. (2021) Bioactive Icariin/β-CD-IC/Bacterial Cellulose with Enhanced Biomedical Potential. Nanomaterials 2021, 11, 387. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11020387
    8. Ayesu, S. M., Howard, E. K., Asinyo, B. K. & Anokye, D. (2020). Ideation of textile regalia for Akuapem state paramountcy: Royal Palanquin and Umbrella in Focus. Journal of African Arts & Culture, 4(4), 44 – 69.
    9. Osei, J., Osei-Poku, P., Howard E. K. and Adjei-Boateng E (2021). Linkages Between the Curriculum of Institutions Offering Clothing and Textiles and Their Allied Industry. Journal of Education and Practice www.iiste.org. ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online) Vol.12, No.3, 2021. DOI: 7176/JEP/12-3-14.
    10. Fobiri, G.K., Ayesu, S.M., Howard, E.K., Crentsil, T., Nyarko, M.O. and Schall, M. (2020) Multifunctional Product Design Concept in Mixed-Media Textile Lampshades. Journal of Textile Science and Technology, 6, 218-231. ISSN Online: 2379-1551 Print: 2379-1543 DOI: 10.4236/jtst.2020.6401
    11. Ayesu S. M, Asare T. O, Siaw A. O, Nyarko, M. O, Howard, E. K et al. (2020) An Integrated concept to 3D Innovations in Page 2 of 6 Garment Manufacture. International Journal of Fashion Technology and Textile Engineering. 2(1): 1-6. DOI: 10.15226/2641-760X/2/1/00109
    12. Adu-Poku, A., Howard, E. K., Adu-Agyem, J and Asinyo, B. K (2020). Support Systems: Essential Pivots of Textiles Education in Senior High Schools in Ghana. The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies. ISSN 2321 – 9203. Vol 8, Issue 7. Pp 68-80. DOI No.: 10.24940/theijhss/2020/v8/i7/HS2007-002. July, 2020
    13. Narh, C., Badoe, B., Howard, E. K., Lina, N. X., Mensah, A, Wanga, T., Wanga, Q., Huanga, F., and Wei, Q. (2020). Synthesized OH Radical Rich Bacteria Cellulosic Pockets with Photodynamic Bacteria Inactivation Properties Against S. Ureus and E. Coli. Materials Science & Engineering. C 116 (2020) 111230. Elsevier B.V.
    14. Manu, O., Howard, E. K., Adom, D., & Agyemang, O. (2020). Textile Installations Inspired by Cubism for Biodiversity Sustainability Education. Journal of Urban Culture Research. Volume 20, pp 55-68. 2020.
    15. Howard, E. K., Frimpong, C., and Seidu, R. (2019). Assessment of Attitudes and Practices of Students and Practitioners toward Studio Dyeing in Ghana. Research Journal of Textile and Apparel. Emerald Publishing, Vol. 23, No 3. pp 189-200. September, 2019. DIO (10.1108/RJTA-03-2019-0011).
    16. Kushiator, G, Howard, E.K, Rahman, A, Quaye, A. H, Dompreh, H. O (2019). Integration of Media Technology: Painting, Photography and Digital Art as Cultural Expressions in Ghana. Africa Development and Resources Research Institute Journal, Ghana: Vol. 28, No. 6(5), Pp. 1-20. May, 2019. E-ISSN: 2343-6662
    17. Adala, C. E, Howard, E. K. and Amanor-Boadu, T. (2019). Crossing the Boundaries: Incorporating Crocheting in Hollow Metal Ware. Fashion and Textile Review. Vol. 1, Issue 2. Pages 97-106. ISSN: 2665-0983. June 2019. DIO:10.35738/ftr.20190102.13.
    18. Howard, E. K., Asinyo, B. K., Kushiator, G., Ayesu-Marfo, S. & Twumasi-Appiah, S. (2019). Customer Loyalty Through Branding and Packaging of Printed Fabrics of Major Textile Factories in Ghana - Fashion and Textile Review. Volume 1, Issue 1, Pages: 51 – 71 ISSN: 2665-0983, March 2019.
    19. Sarkodie Bismark, Zhang Xun, Zhu Zhifeng, Frimpong Charles, Badoe William, Asinyo Benjamin, and Howard K. Ebenezer (2018). Phosphorylation and Octenylsuccinylation of Acid-Thinned Starch for Enhancing Adhesion on Cotton/Polyester Blend Fibers at Varied Temperature Sizing. Starch; Advanced Science News. WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim. DOI: 10.1002/star.201800055. pp 1-8.
    20. Abraham, I, Frimpong, C and Howard, E. K. (2018). “Classicon”: Innovative Design from Classical and Contemporary African Textile Print Design Concepts. Journal of Visual Art and Design. Vol. 10, No. 1. Pp15-26. October, 2018. ISSN: 2337-5795.
    21. Agyei, E. O, Atencah, B. O, Howard, E. K. (2018). Assessment of Art Elective Courses In Relation to the Pre-Requisite to Tertiary Art Programs in Ghana. Journal of Advances in Education and Philosophy. Vol. 2, Issue 4. Pp 204-211. July, 2018. ISSN 2523-2665.
    22. Howard, E. K. (2018). The Impact of Academia–Industry Collaboration on Quality of Training in the Ghanaian Textiles Institutions of Higher Learning. Africa Development and Resources Research Institute Journal, Ghana: Vol. 27, No. 9(4), Pp. 1-20. 31st July, 2018. E-ISSN: 2343-6662
    23. Osei-Poku, P, Osei, J, Adjei-Boateng, E and Howard, E. K (2018). Curriculum Development and Student Training: A Shared Responsibility between Clothing and Textile Institutions and Industry. British Journal of Education. Centre for Research Training and Development, UK. Vol. 6, No. 5, pp 9-17, May 2018. ISSN: 2054-6351.
    24. Seidu, R. K., Howard, E. K. and Asinyo, B. K. (2017). Assessment of Indigenous and Contemporary Smock Weaves of Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region of Ghana. ADRRI Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Ghana: Vol.15, No. 3(3), Pp.1-14, ISSN: 2343-6891, 31ST August, 2017.
    25. Howard, E. K. (2016). The External Bottlenecks of the Ghana Textile Industry. Ghana Journal of Science, Technology and Development. Vol. 4, Issue 2: 11-28, December, 2016. ISSN 2343-6727,
    26. Howard, E., Aboagye, I and Quarcoo, J. N. (2016). Causes and Effects of the Dwindled State of the Ghana Textile Industry. International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research and Development. Vol. 03, Issue 04: 1-12, 2016. ISSN 2394-8906.
    27. Tawiah, B., Howard, E. K. and Asinyo, B. K. (2016). The Chemistry of Inkjet Inks for Digital Textile Printing. International Journal of Management, Information Technology and Engineering (IJMITE). Vol. 4, Issue 5, May, 2016, 61-78. ISSN (P):23480513, ISSN (E): 2454-471X.
    28. Asare, D. K., Howard, E. K. and Ibrahim, A. F. (2016). The Aesthetic and Philosophical Values of Asante Linguist Staff Symbols in Textile Design. International Journal of Innovative Research Development. Vol. 5 Issue 8: 225-236, 2016. ISSN 2278-0211.
    29. Chichi, C, Howard, E. K and Baines, E. (2016). Assessment of Consumer Preference in the Use of African Wax Print in Ghana. International Journal for Innovation Education and Research. Volume 4, No 10: 1-10, 2016. ISSN 2411-3123.
    30. Ibrahim, A. F., Howard, E. K., and Asare, D. K. (2015). Interior Textile Furnishing Design Concept: An Effective Tool for Sensitization of Students on the Philosophies of Technical, Vocational and Agriculture Education in Ghana. Journal of Art Design and Technology. Vol. 5 No. 1, December, 2015: 28 of 98. ISSN:2052-8752 ( Print)
    31. K. Howard, K. Osei-Ntiri and P. Osei-Poku (2014). Contextual Analysis of Government’s Safeguarding Policies for Sustainable Development of Ghana Textile Industry. Journal of Art Design and Technology, 2014. Vol. 4, Issue 6. 1-18.
    32. Donkor, K and Howard, E. K. (2014). Design and Production of Commemorative Ceramic Mural for CAN 2008: Ghana the Host Country. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development. Vol. 3, Issue 10: 15-24, 2014. ISSN 2278-0211.
    33. Asare, E. K. Howard, and Y. S. Peligah (2014). The Socio-Cultural Significance of Akan Totem in Textile Design: A Means for Preservation of Wildlife in Ghana. The International Journal of Science and Technoledge. Vol. 2 Issue 6:155-164, 2014. ISSN 2321-919X.
    34. Commey, E. K. Howard and J. K. Turkson (2014). Assessment of Sustainable Competitive Advantage of Selected Hotels in Kumasi using the Generic Function of Human Resource Management Model. The International Journal of Business and Management. Vol. 2, Issue 11: 34-44, 2014. ISSI 2321-8916.
    35. Osei Ntiri, K. Howard, E. K., and Sarpong, G. D. (2013). Trade Regimes and Domestic Industrial Policies: Their Impact on the Development of the Textile & Apparel Industry in Ghana. International Journal of Business & Management (IJBM). Vol 1 issue 1:1-10, 2013. ISSN 2321-8916.
    36. Osei Ntiri, K. Howard, E. K., and Sarpong, G. D (2013). Towards Sustainable Processing in the Clothing And Textile Industry: Case Study of the Ghanaian Textile Industries. International Journal of Science & Technology (IJST). 1 issue1: 23-28, 2013. ISSN 2321-919X.
    37. Amankwah, A.M. amd Howard, E. K (2013). Technical Limitations of African Prints and their Implications on Garment Construction in Ghana. Journal of Science and Technology (JUST). 33(1): 75-83, 2013. ISSN 0855-0395.
    38. Howard, E. K and Osei-Ntiri, K (2013). African Prints in Retrospect: A Case for Future Textile Design Development. Journal of Art, Design and Technology – UK, Vol. 4 issue 4:14-23, 2013. ISSN 2052-8752.
    39. Howard, E. K. (2013). Exploration of Mixed-Media Techniques in Textile Art. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science. Vol. 1 Issue 1: 7-17, 2013.
    40. K. Howard, K. Osei-Ntiri and P. Osei-Poku (2012). The Non-Performance of Ghana Cotton Industry: Eco-friendly Cotton Production. Technologies for Sustainable Development. International Journal of Fiber and Textile Research (IJFTR) 2(4):30-38, 2012. ISSN 2277-7156.
    41. K. Howard and N. A. Opoku-Asare (2012). Assessing the Suitability of Woven Fabric and Composite Textile Techniques for Mural Production. Journal of Science and Technology (JUST). 32(1): 140-149, 2012. ISSN 0855-0395.
    42. O. Asare, E. K. Howard, and Y. S (2012). Peligah. The Socio-Cultural Significance of Akan Totem in Textile Design: A Means for Preservation of Wildlife in Ghana. The International Journal of Science and Technoledge. Vol. 2 Issue 6:155-164 (2014). ISSN 2321-919X
    43. K. Howard, G. D. Sarpong and A. M. Amankwah (2012). Symbolic Significance of African Prints: A Dying Phenomenon in Contemporary Print Designs in Ghana. Journal of Innovative Research and Development (IJIRD). 1(11): 609-624, 2012. ISSN 2278-0211.
    44. M. Amankwah, E. K. Howard and G. D. Sarpong (2012). Foreign Fashion Influence on the Ghanaian Youth and its Impact on the Local Fashion Industry. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development (IJIRD). 1(11): 562-575, 2012. ISSN 2278-0211.
    45. D. Sarpong, E. K. Howard and A. M. Amankwah (2012). Teaching of Fashion and Textiles Studies in Ghanaian Tertiary Institutions. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development (IJIRD). 1(9): 472-485, 2012. ISSN 2278-0211.
    46. Sarpong, G. D, Howard, E. K., and Ntiri, O (2012). Enriching the Competency Skills and Knowledge of Semi-Skilled Garment Producers in Ghana (A Case Study of Selected Semi-Skilled Garment Producers within Cape Coast Polytechnic Community and its Environs). International Journal of Innovative Research and Development (IJIRD). 1(9): 587-599, 2012. ISSN 2278-0211.
    47. Sarpong, G. D, Howard, E. K., and Osei Ntiri, K (2011). Globalization of the Fashion Industry and its Effects on Ghanaian Independent Fashion Designers. Journal of Science and Technology (JUST). 31(3): 97-106, 2011. ISSN 0855-039.

    Book Publications

    1. K. Okai-Mensah, E. K. Howard, and M. A. Osei (2021). Implementation of Design Thinking and Innovation Strategies by Ghanaian Companies: A Case of CPC. Book Chapter. ARCA Book on Sustainable Education and Development. Springer. ISBN 978-3-030-68835-6 ISBN 978-3-030-68836-3 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-68836-3.
    1. Howard, E. K., Asinyo, B. & Twumasi-Appiah, S. (2019). Customer Loyalty Through Branding and Packaging of Printed Fabrics. Lambert Academic Publishing-Member of OmniScriptum Publishing Group. 17 Meldrum Street. Beau Bassin 17504, Mauritius. ISBN 978-620-0-24797-1.
    1. A. Ayesu, E. K. Howard, I. K. Awuyah and T. Mortty-Bayuko (2018). Understanding Textile Fibres and Yarns: Production, Processes, Prosperities and End Uses. Deliluv Printing Press, Takoradi. ISBN:978-9988-2-8331-5.
    1. K. Howard, S.M. Ayesu and T. Crentsil (On-going). Introduction to Textile Finishing; Pre-Treatment & Colouration. Deliluv Printing Press, Takoradi.

    Conference Proceedings

    1. Okai-Mensah, C. K., Howard, E. K. and Osei, M. A (2020). Implementation of Design Thinking and Innovation Strategies by Ghanaian Companies: A Case of CPC. 9th Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA). Theme: Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education and Lifelong Learning Opportunities for All-The Role of Researchers. 24th to 27th August, 2020. University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
    2. Ibrahim, E. K. Howard, B. K. Asinyo, and G. D. Sarpong (2017). Multi-Purpose Bridal Gown Concept: A Sustainable Economic Material Culture in Design and Production of Modern Bridal Gowns. NAK-KIDeC Conference (2017). Sustainable Development Goals in Africa: The Role of Indigenous Design Concepts. 11-13 September, 2017.
    1. M. Amankwah, B. K. Asinyo and E. K. Howard (2017). The Rise of Metrosexuality Amongst Male Youth in Ghanaian Tertiary Institutions: A Case Study of Male Students at Knust Campus. NAK-KIDeC Conference (2017). Sustainable Development Goals in Africa: The Role of Indigenous Design Concepts. 11-13 September, 2017.
    1. Abraham, I and Howard, E. K (2017). The Growing Popularity of Fashion Accessories Made of African Prints in Ghana.  6th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA, 2017). Building Resilience through African Urban Culture and Infrastructure Development held at 14th to 16th April, 2017, CABE, KNUST, Kumasi.
    2. K. Howard, S. M. Ayesu and E. B. Amoah (2016). The Impact of the Ghana Movie and Music Industry on the Promotion of Locally-Made Textiles and Fashion. International Conference on Applied Sciences & Technology – Kumasi Polytechnic, Ghana (ICAST) 2016.
    3. Ayesu, S. M. Howard, E.K. and Asubonteng, K. (2015). Socio-Cultural and Economic Significance of Textiles in Akuapem Odwira Festival. International Conference on Applied Sciences & Technology (ICAST) - Kumasi Polytechnic, Ghana.

     

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