CURRICULUM VITAE OF PROFESSOR CHARLES KWAME KANKAM

ADDRESS

University Post Office

P O Box 443 KNUST

Kumasi

Ghana

TEL: 0208168662(mobile); 0268818850 (mobile); 0501349183(mobile)

EMAIL: ckkankam@gmail.com   ckkankam@yahoo.co.uk  ckkankam.coe@knust.edu.gh

EDUCATION

1. 1983 - PhD in Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, England
2. 1980 - MSc in Concrete Structures and Technology, Imperial College, University of London, England
3. 1980 - DIC in Concrete Structures and Technology, Imperial College, University of London, England
4. 1978 — BSc (First Class) in Civil Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

1. Member of American Society of Civil Engineers (MASCE) [Registration No. 00272345]
2. Charter Engineer, American Structural Engineering Institute [Registration No. 00272345]
3. Fellow of Ghana Instituti on of Engineers (FGhIE) [Registration No. 01660]
4. International Ferrocement Society (MIFS) [Registration No. IFS-140]

WORK EXPERIENCE

Current and Recent Positions

1. Full Professor of Structural and Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering Department, KNUST (1^st October 2003 to present)
2. Rector of MountCrest University College, Accra. (1^st August 2019 to 1^st June 2020)
3. Dean of Faculty Engineering, Mathematics and Science, MountCrest University College, Accra (1^st September 2017 to 1^st June 2020)
4. External Assessor of Appointments and Promotions Committee of Governing Council, Koforidua Technical University (14^th October 2019 to present)
5. Member of Adhoc Appointments and Promotions Committee of Governing Council as External Assessor, Koforidua Technical University (February 2018 to September 2019)
6. Member of Capacity Assessment Committee, Koforidua Technical University (October 2018 to February 2019)
7. Member of Committee to Review Promotions Guidelines for Senior Members (Teaching and Non-Teaching), Koforidua Technical University (1^st April 2019 to 16^th August 2019)
8. External Assessor for Professorial promotions in Nigeria Universities (University of Lagos, Federal University of Technology, etc.), Sunyani Technical University, University of Education, Winneba, Ho Technical University.
9. External Assessor for Promotions of Senior Staff (Principal and Senior Research Scientists) of Building and Road Research Institute of CSIR.
10. External Examiner, School of Graduate Studies, University of Education, Winneba
11. External Examiner, Civil Engineering Department, Takoradi Technical University
12. Adviser to Appointments and Promotions Committee of University of Education, Winnieba (2017 and 2018)
13. 13. KNUST Academic Board Representative — DATA LINK University College, Tema (Sept 2010 to August 2016)
14. 14. Member of Concil, Mountcrest University College, Accra (1st October 2011 to 1st June 2020)
15. 15. Member of Academic Board, Mountcrest University College, Accra
16. Member of Council, KAAF University College, Gomoa Buduburam, Central Region (July 2010 to September 2015)
17. 17. Member of Academic Board, KNUST, Kumasi (Oct 2000 to Dec 2007; April 2010 to Aug 2014)
18. 18. Member of University Appointments and Promotion Board, KNUST, Kumasi (Sept 2006 to August 2014)
19. 19. Member of Appointments and Promotions Board, College of Engineering, KNUST (Oct 2000 to August 2015).

Relevant Work in Academia

• 2003 to Present — Full Professor in Civil Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
• Postgraduate and Undergraduate Courses: Reinforced Concrete Design, Prestressed Concrete Design, Steel Design, Timber Design, Structural Materials, Structural Analysis, Advanced Structural Analysis, Theory of Structures, Structural Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Strength of Materials, Elementary Structures
• Supervision of Doctoral and Masters Theses and Undergraduate Students Projects
• 2010 to 2014 — Dean of School of Graduate Studies and Research, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
• 1998 to 2003 — Associate Professor in Civil Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
• 2004 to 2010— UNDP Visiting Professor, National University of Rwanda, Butare, Rwanda
• 1998 to 2008- Head of Structural & Materials Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
• 1999 to 2008 — Moderator and External Examiner in Civil Engineering for Polytechnics in Ghana
• 1994 to 1998 — Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
• 1993 — Academic Tutor in Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
• 1990 to 1995 — Academic Supervisor, Civil Engineering Department, Kwame

       Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

• 1985 to 1987 — Engineering Faculty Representative on Social Sciences Faculty Board
• 1984 to 1994 — Lecturer in Civil Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
• 1984 to Date- Teaching areas: Elementary Structures, Theory of Structures, Strength of Materials, Properties of civil Engineering Materials, Structural Dynamics, Structural Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Statistics, Reinforced Concrete Design, Prestressed Concrete Design, Steel Design, Timber Design, Structural Engineering ; Supervision of Undergraduate and Graduate Theses and Dissertations
• 1980 to 1983 — Teaching and Laboratory Assistant, Civil Engineering Department, University of Leeds, England
• 1979 — Teaching Assistant, Civil Engineering Department, University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
• Supervised and examined several PhD, MPhil and MSc postgraduate students theses, and undergraduate BSc students dissertation at KNUST

Other Relevant Work in Management and Administration and Committee Membership

• August 2010 to August 2014 - Dean, School of Graduate Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
• Chairman and Member of Accreditation Panel for National Accreditation Board (NAB) of Ghana (1998 to 2012)
• 2005 to 2008 — Dean, Faculty of Civil and Geomatic Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
• 2004 — Member of Tender Evaluation Committee for the Netherlands Organization for International Co-operation in Higher Education (NUFFIC)
• 2004- Member of Steering Committee for West African Water Partnership
• 2003 — Member of West African Delegation to World Water Forum in Stockholm, Sweden
• 2003 to Oct. 2004 — Vice-Dean, School of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
• 2002 to Oct. 2003 — Deputy Vice-Dean, School of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
• 2000 to Jan. 2005 — Head of Civil Engineering Department, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
• 2000 to Oct. 2004 — Chairman of Sports Union, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
• 2000 to Jan. 2005 — Project Director of Water Supply & Environmental Sanitation Graduate Program at KNUST, Ghana, under UNESCO/IHE Delft, The Netherlands Sponsorship
• 2001 to 2002 — Government Appointee to Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Ghana.
• 2001 — Member of West African Delegation to World Water Policy Design Dialogue in Bonn, Germany.
• 1998 to 2000 — Vice-chairman of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Sports Union.
• 1997 — Curriculum Designer for Civil Engineering and Building Technology programs, Kumasi Polytechnic, Ghana.
• Member of 3-man Committee to interview and assess diplomate and non-degree certificate tutors in the Polytechnics in Ghana. This process was aimed at providing them with an upgrading program towards BS degree courses. 
• 1996 — Member and Secretary of 4-man Committee to moderate Higher National Diploma (HND) Engineering Courses in the Polytechnics in Ghana after their elevation to tertiary institutions.  The committee assessed the curriculum, the adequacy or otherwise of staff resources and development, as well as examination

processes.  Academic structures, including lecture, laboratory, workshop and library facilities were also inspected and reviewed.

• 1995 — Member of University Review Committee on Science and Technology options in Ghana.
• 1994 — Member of 3-man Committee to review and revise syllabus and course content for post Senior Secondary School degree programs in Civil Engineering at the University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
• 1998 to 2004 - Member and Chairman of Faculty Planning Committee for the construction of a multi-storey guest house complex for the School of Engineering.
• 1992 to 2000 — Departmental Organizer and Structural Engineering coordinator of civil engineering design course for final year Civil Engineering students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
• 1992 to 2000 — Organizer of Departmental seminars for the Civil Engineering Department of the University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
• 1990 — Member of the Committee to appraise income generation for the University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
• 1990 — Member of University Committee to review and appraise consultancy services offered by the University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, aimed at attracting more income for the university.

Professional Practice

• 2000 to 2008 - Structural Engineer of Directorate of Works, KNUST, Kumasi
• 1996 — Consultant to TREND Group (an NGO) to carry out Human Resource and Institutional Development for Ho Polytechnic, Ghana, to train stakeholders in community water and sanitation
• 1994 — Structural/Civil Engineering Consultant for the Bureau of Integrated Rural Development (BIRD), University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
• 1992 — Structural/Civil Engineer of the Project Team for field studies and appraisal of uncompleted and/or abandoned housing and infrastructure projects in the Northern Sector (Ashanti, Brong Ahafo, Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions) of Ghana under the World Banks Urban II Housing Consolidation in Ghana.
• 1990 — Structural/Civil Engineer of the Project Team for the feasibility studies of the design of water supply earth dam for the Ashanti Goldfields Corporation (AGC), Ghana Limited (with M/s Ben-George and Associates).
• 1988 to 1992 — Structural and Civil Engineer attached to M/s Asafo Boakye and Partners, Kumasi
• 1988 to 1990 — Structural/Civil Engineer for the Department of Civil Engineering/Cocobod/World Food Program team in charge of the construction of agriculture extension officers housing in the cocoa growing regions of Ghana.
• Structural design, supervision and/or management of construction of several civil engineering projects including the following:

1. Hotels, Guest Houses and Assembly halls
2. Structural design of all buildings at Catholic University, Fiapre, Sunyani
3. Design of students' hostels at KNUST, Kumasi and Faculty of Forestry (currently University of Energy and Natural Resources) Sunyani.
4. Multi-storey graphic studio structure for architectural students of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
5. Multi-storey structural complex of Great Hall, Students' Library and Administration block, Kumasi Polytechnic, Ghana
6. Library complexes for academic institutions
7. Market complexes under World Bank funding for Agriculture Sector investments in Ghana
8. Reinforced concrete framed structures for overhead gantries of sawmills.
9. Reinforced concrete water retaining structures including swimming pools.
10. Church and Temples
11. Reinforced concrete box culverts and bridges.

Professional Body Activities

1. Member of the International Ferrocement Society (IFS) Committee on Innovative Use of Organic Materials for Building Construction
2. Peer Technical Reviewer for the Journal of Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier Science Limited.
3. Peer Technical Reviewer for the Journal “Ghana Engineer” of the Ghana Institution of Engineers.
4. Peer Technical Reviewer for Journal of Building Engineering
5. Regional Secretary of the Ghana Institution of Engineers, Ashanti and Brong Ahafo Chapter from 1991 to 1997.
6. Member of the Editorial Board of the “Ghana Engineer”, Journal of the Ghana Institution of Engineers.
7. Technical Reviewer of AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE (ACI) Journal of Materials & Structures)

1. Technical Reviewer for International Journal of Zhejiang University- Science A, Hangzhou, China
2. Referee and Reviewer of books on concrete materials for publication by THOMAS TELFORD Publishers, London
3. 2005 —Technical reviewer for Thomas Telford Books Publishers of Nevilles Concrete    book prior to publication in May 2006.
4. 2006 — Technical reviewer for Thomas Telford Books Publishers of proposed book “Maintenance of Concrete Infrastructures” authored by Paul Lambert, Pal Mangat and Fin OFlaherty.
5. Technical Reviewer of ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
6. Technical Reviewer of ELSEVIER Journal of Case Studies in Civil Engineering   

SPORTS

• 1993 to 1997 - Honorary soccer coach of the University of Science and Technology soccer team
• 1998 to 2000- Vice-chairman of Sports Union, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
• 2000 to 2004 - Chairman of Sports Union, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

• 200 to 2004 — Member of Ghana Universities Sports Association

AWARDS AND HONOURS

• Best paper award at International Conference on Trends and Innovations in Management, Engineering, Sciences and Humanities, Dubai, 20 — 23 December 2018.

• Ken-Francis Prize for Excellence award of the International Conference on Our World of Concrete Structures, Singapore, August 2000.
• Best graduating student in Civil Engineering with First Class, University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, 1978.
• Pioneer Tobacco Company Prize for over-all Best student in First Year Engineering examinations, University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, 1975.
• Full Colours for Outstanding Performance in soccer, University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, 1978.
• Half-Colours in soccer, University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, 1977.

• CURRICULUM VITAE OF PROFESSOR CHARLES KWAME KANKAM

   

  ADDRESS

  1. (Personal)                      2. (Official)

  University Post Office                  Civil Engineering Department

  P O Box 443 KNUST                   Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Tech.

  Kumasi                              Kumasi

  GHANA                             GHANA

  TEL: 0208168662(mobile)               0501349183(mobile)

  EMAILS:ckkankam@gmail.com       ckkankam.coe@knust.edu.gh        

  ckkankam@yahoo.co.uk

   

  EDUCATION

  1. 1983 - PhD in Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, England
  2. 1980 - MSc in Concrete Structures and Technology, Imperial College, University of London, England
  3. 1980 - DIC in Concrete Structures and Technology, Imperial College, University of London, England
  4. 1978 —BSc (First Class) in Civil Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana

   

  PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

  1. Fellowof American Society of Civil Engineers (FASCE) [Registration No. 00272345]
  2. Charter Engineer, American Structural Engineering Institute [Registration No. 00272345]
  3. Fellow of Ghana Institution of Engineers (FGhIE) [Registration No. 01660]
  4. International Ferrocement Society (MIFS) [Registration No. IFS-140]    

  WORK EXPERIENCE

  Current and Recent Positions

  1. Full Professor of Structural and Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering Department, KNUST (Since 1^stOctober 2003)
  2. External Examiner in Civil Engineering, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana (Since 27^thAugust 2021)
  3. 3. External Assessor for Professorial promotions in Nigeria Universities (University of Lagos,Federal University of Technology, etc.), University of Education, Winneba,, Sunyani Technical University, Ho Technical University.
  4.  Rector of MountCrest University College, Accra. (1^stAugust 2019 to 1^stJune 2020)
  5.  Dean of Faculty Engineering, Mathematics and Science, MountCrest University College, Accra(1^st September 2017 to 1^st June 2020)
  6.  External Assessor of Appointments and Promotions Committee of Governing Council, Koforidua Technical University (14^thOctober 2019 to Dec 2020)
  7.   Member of Adhoc Appointments and Promotions Committee of Governing Council as External Assessor, Koforidua Technical University (February 2018 to September 2019)
  8.   Member of Capacity Assessment Committee, Koforidua Technical University (October 2018 to February 2019)
  9.  Member of Committee to Review Promotions Guidelines for Senior Members (Teaching and Non-Teaching), Koforidua Technical University (1^stApril 2019 to 16^thAugust 2019)
  10.  External Assessor for Promotions of Senior Staff (Principal and Senior Research Scientists) of Building and Road Research Institute of CSIR.

    

  1. 12.  External Examiner in Civil Engineering, Takoradi Technical University (1^stOctober 2000 –  30^thSeptember 2019)
  2. External Examiner in Civil Engineering, Kumasi Polytechnic (1^stOctober 1998 – 31^st December 2007)
  3. 14.  Adviser to Appointments and Promotions Committee of University of Education, Winneba (2017 and 2018)
  4. 15. KNUST Academic Board Representative —DATA LINK University College, Tema (Sept 2010 to August 2016)
  5. 16. Member of Council, Mountcrest University College, Accra(1st October 2011 to 1st June 2020)
  6. 17. Member of Academic Board, Mountcrest University College, Accra
  7. 18.  Member of Council, KAAF University College, Gomoa Buduburam, Central Region (July 2010 to September 2015)
  8. 19. Member of Academic Board, KNUST, Kumasi (Oct 2000 to Dec 2007; April 2010 to Aug 2014)
  9. 20. Member of University Appointments and Promotion Board, KNUST, Kumasi (Sept 2006 to August 2014)
  10. 21. Member of Appointments and Promotions Board, College of Engineering, KNUST (Oct 2000 to August 2015).

  Relevant Work in Academia

  • 2003 to Present —Full Professor in Civil Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
  • Postgraduate and Undergraduate Courses: Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design, AdvancedStructural Analysis, Prestressed Concrete Design, Advanced Steel Design, Timber Design, Bridge design, Research Methodology, Structural Analysis, Theory of Structures, Structural Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Strength of Materials, Elementary Structures.
  • Supervised several KNUSTPhD, MPhil/ MSc postgraduate and undergraduate students’ theses and dissertations 
  • External examinerof several Doctoral and Masters students’ theses in external Universities 
  • 2010 to 2014 —Dean of School of Graduate Studies and Research, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
  • 1998 to 2003 —Associate Professor in Civil Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
  • 2004 to 2010—UNDP Visiting Professor, National University of Rwanda, Butare, Rwanda
  • 1998 to 2008- Head of Structural & Materials Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
  • 1999 to 2008 —Moderator and External Examiner in Civil Engineering for Polytechnics in Ghana
  • 1994 to 1998 —Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
  • 1993 —Academic Tutor in Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
  • 1990 to 1995 —Academic Supervisor, Civil Engineering Department, Kwame         

         Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

  • 1985 to 1987 —Engineering Faculty Representative on Social Sciences Faculty Board  
  • 1984 to 1994 —Lecturer in Civil Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
  • 1980 to 1983 —Teaching and Laboratory Assistant, Civil Engineering Department, University of Leeds, England
  • 1979 —Teaching Assistant, Civil Engineering Department, University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana

   Other Relevant Work in Management and Administration and Committee Membership

  • Chairman and member of Peer-Peer Observation/Assessment Committee for promotion of faculty members in the Department of Civil Engineering, KNUST.
  • Chairman and member of committee on proposed creation of Earthquake and Structural Engineering Centre in the Faculty of Civil and Geo Engineering, KNUST, Kumasi (2022)
  • Chairman and member of GhIE committee on structural responses to Seismic actions and eruptions/structural vunerability to seismic actions nationwide (2023)
  • February 2022: Appointed member of Engineering Council Team to investigate explosion incident at Appiatse near Bogoso in the Western Region, Ghana
  • July 2021 – Chairman of Committee for Structural Integrity Assessment, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.
  • June  2021 – Chairman of Committee constituted to prepare a strategic plan for the establishment of Structural Health Monitoring and Earthquake Research Center (SHEMERC) at KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana
  • August 2010 to August 2014 - Dean, School of Graduate Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
  • Chairman and Member of Accreditation Panel for National Accreditation Board (NAB) of Ghana (1998 to 2012)
  • 2005 to 2008 —Dean, Faculty of Civil and Geomatic Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
  • 2004 —Member of Tender Evaluation Committee for the Netherlands Organization for International Co-operation in Higher Education (NUFFIC)
  • 2004- Member of Steering Committee for West African Water Partnership
  • 2003 —Member of West African Delegation to World Water Forum in Stockholm, Sweden
  • 2003 to Oct. 2004 —Vice-Dean, School of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
  • 2002 to Oct. 2003 —Deputy Vice-Dean, School of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
  • 2000 to Jan. 2005 —Head of  Civil Engineering Department, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
  • 2000 to Oct. 2004 —Chairman of  Sports Union, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
  • 2000 to Jan. 2005 —Project Director of Water Supply & Environmental Sanitation  Graduate Program at KNUST, Ghana, under UNESCO/IHE Delft, The Netherlands Sponsorship
  • 2001 to 2002 —Government Appointee to Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Ghana.
  • 2001 —Member of West African Delegation to World Water Policy Design Dialogue in Bonn, Germany.
  • 1998 to 2000 —Vice-chairman of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Sports Union.   
  • 1997 —Curriculum Designer for Civil Engineering and Building Technology programs, Kumasi Polytechnic, Ghana.
  • Member of 3-man Committee to interview and assess diplomate and non-degree certificate tutors in the Polytechnics in Ghana.  This process was aimed at providing them with an upgrading program towards BS degree courses.  
  • 1996 —Member and Secretary of  4-man Committee to moderate Higher National Diploma (HND) Engineering Courses in the Polytechnics in Ghana after their elevation to tertiary institutions.  The committee assessed the curriculum, the adequacy or otherwise of staff resources and development, as well as examination

  processes.  Academic structures, including lecture, laboratory, workshop and library facilities were also inspected and reviewed.

  • 1995 —Member of University Review Committee on Science and Technology options in Ghana.
  • 1994 —Member of 3-man Committee to review and revise syllabus and course content for post Senior Secondary School degree programs in Civil Engineering at the University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
  • 1998 to 2004 - Member and Chairman of Faculty Planning Committee for the construction of a multi-storey guest house complex for the School of Engineering.   
  • 1992 to 2000 —Departmental Organizer and Structural Engineering coordinator of civil engineering design course for final year Civil Engineering students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
  • 1992 to 2000 —Organizer of Departmental seminars for the Civil Engineering Department of the University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
  • 1990 —Member of the Committee to appraise income generation for the University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
  • 1990 —Member of University Committee to review and appraise consultancy services offered by the University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, aimed at attracting more income for the university.

  Professional Practice

  • Guest Speaker at Annual General Meeting and Conference on Urbanization and Smart Cities: Engineering the future of Ghana, 24-29 March 2025.
  • Guest Speaker : VIVA-INDUSTRY Structural Engineering Lecture, Accra Technical University, February 2025.
  • Guest Speaker : VIVA-INDUSTRY Structural Engineering Lecture, College of Engineering, KNUST, January 2025.
  • Guest Speaker, Conference on New Technologies and Sustainable Construction, University of Nairobi, Kenya. Nov 2024.
  • Guest Speaker, Conference on 24 hours of Concrete, American Concrete Instituter, June 2024
  • October 2021: External Consultant to Cape Coast University Office of Physical works and Development to conduct Structural Integrity assessment on the Science Block Annex..
  • 2021 to present: External Consultant to Cape Coast University to re-design all distressed and near collapsed structural members of the Science Annex block to salvage the structure and to provide oversight supervision of its construction.
  • August -October 2021: Appointed Chairman of structural engineering consulting team to assess the structural integrity of bridges at KNUST campus and advise management on main bridge across Duncan road that was showing signs of distress.   
  • 2000 to 2008 -  Structural Engineer of Directorate of Works, KNUST, Kumasi
  • 1996 —Consultant to TREND Group (an NGO) to carry out Human Resource and Institutional Development for  Ho Polytechnic, Ghana, to train stakeholders in community water and sanitation
  • 1994 —Structural/Civil Engineering Consultant for the Bureau of Integrated Rural Development (BIRD), University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
  • 1992 —Structural/Civil Engineer of the Project Team for field studies and appraisal of uncompleted and/or abandoned housing and infrastructure projects in the Northern Sector (Ashanti, Brong Ahafo, Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions) of Ghana under the World Banks Urban II Housing Consolidation in Ghana.
  • 1990 —Structural/Civil Engineer of the Project Team for the feasibility studies of the design of water supply earth dam for the Ashanti Goldfields Corporation (AGC), Ghana Limited (with M/s Ben-George and Associates).
  • 1988 to 1992 —Structural and Civil Engineer attached to M/s Asafo Boakye and Partners, Kumasi
  • 1988 to 1990 —Structural/Civil Engineer for the Department of Civil Engineering/Cocobod/World Food Program team in charge of the construction of agriculture extension officers housing in the cocoa growing regions of Ghana.
  • Structural design, supervision and/or management of construction of several civil engineering projects including the following:                   
  1. Hotels, Guest Houses and Assembly halls
  2. Structural design of all buildings at Catholic University, Fiapre, Sunyani
  3. Design of students' hostels at KNUST, Kumasi and Faculty of Forestry (currently University of Energy and Natural Resources) Sunyani.
  4. Multi-storey graphic studio structure for architectural students of Kwame          Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
  5. Multi-storey structural complex of Great Hall, Students' Library and Administration block, Kumasi Polytechnic, Ghana
  6. Library complexes for academic institutions
  7. Market complexes under World Bank funding for Agriculture Sector investments in Ghana
  8. Reinforced concrete framed structures for overhead gantries of sawmills.
  9. Reinforced concrete water retaining structures including swimming pools.
  10. Church and Temples
  11. Reinforced concrete box culverts and bridges.

  Selected List Structural Integrity Assessments and Forensic Studies as Structural Engineer and Professional Consultant

  • Structural Integrity assessment on structural feasibility of expanding of on-going School of Graduate Studies four (4) story building complexes to six (6) stories at North campus of University of Education, Winneba. December 2024 to January 2025 (Leader of Team)   
  • Structural integrity assessment and forensic examination of collapsed 6-storey IDL building under construction at UDS, Tamale. May—September 2023(Principal Structural Consultant &Co-leader)

   

  • Structural Integrity assessment of the Kumasi Kejetia Market complex. March - July 2023 (Leader of team)
  • Structural integrity and stability assessment and redesign of multi Storey Science Annex Block under construction at the campus of Cape Coast University, Cape Coast, August 2002 toJune 2023 (Principal consultant and leader of team)
  • Structural integrity assessment of CANDY WATER TREATMENT plant at Weija Dam, Accra,July 2020 (Leader of team)
  • Assessment of structural Integrity of Reinforced concrete bridge on KNUST campus, Kumasi. July ---September 2020(Leader of team)
  • Forensic study of collapse of Great Hall Roof/Ceiling structure and subsequent re-design. May/June 2012(Leader of team)
  • Structural integrity assessment of proposed Kumasi Conference centre, Adum. April 2010(Principal consultant and leader of team)

   

  • Structural integrity of school of Applied Arts 4-Storey classroom block building at Takoradi for school of Applied Arts at Takoradi Polytechnic. February 2007.(Principal consultant and leader of team)
  • Structural integrity assessment of SUNCITY HOSTEL, KNUST. February 2007.(Principal consultant and leader of team)
  • Forensic study of collapse of walkway at Independence Hall fitting by structural integrity assessment of all walkways in students’ halls on KNUST campus, Kumasi.March 2007. (Principal consultant and leader of team)

   

  • Structural integrity assessment of Great Hall building. Takoradi Polytechnic.  April 2007(Principal consultant and leader of team)
  • Structural integrity of all halls and key buildings, KNUST campus Kumasi. March –August 2007(Principal consultant and leader of team)

   

  • Structural integrity assessment of classrooms and main Administration Block storey buildings. IslamicInstitute, Oduom, Kumasi

  December 2002 (Sole Consultant)

  •  Structural Integrity assessment of storey-buildings in the Gold Coast and restoration design of retrofit for UNESCO HERITAGE. Accra 2001 --2002  (Structural consultant and member of team)

   

  • Structural integrity assessment of M/S Rakthia Farms lid Industrial complex. March 2001(Sole Consultant)
  • Forensic investigation and Structural integrity assessment and Restoration design of Liberty Hall. Students Hall, University of Winneba South Campus, Winneba. November 2001(Principal structural engineering consultant and leader of team)

   

  • Conversion of sub structural space of JCR building, Queen’s Hall KNUST into accommodation commercial facility. Structural Integrity assessment and retrofitting. June—December 2001(Sole Consultant)
  • Structural integrity assessment of foundation and baseplate construction of 4-legged 200 feet high self-supporting Telecommunication Tower for Obuasi (Ashanti Region) and Osino (Eastern Region) 1998 (Sole Consultant)
  • Structural stability investigation of Mobil Service Station for Mobil Oil (Ghana) LTD in Kumasi. July 1996(Principal structural engineering consultant and leader of team)

   

   

  • Forensic Investigation and structural stability of Physiology Laboratory Building. School of Medical Sciences, KNUST. March - April 1990.(Principal structural engineering consultant and leader of team)

   

  Professional Body Activities

  1. Member of the International Ferrocement Society (IFS) Committee on Innovative Use of Organic Materials for Building Construction
  2. Regional Secretary of the Ghana Institution of Engineers, Ashanti and Brong Ahafo Chapter from 1991 to 1997.
  3. 3. Peer Technical Reviewer for the Journal of Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier Science Limited.
  4. 4. Peer Technical Reviewer for the Journal “Ghana Engineer”of the Ghana Institution of Engineers.
  5. 5. Peer Technical Reviewer for Journal of Building Engineering
  6. 6. Peer Technical Reviewer for Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction
  7. 7. Member of the Editorial Board of the “Ghana Engineer”, Journal of the Ghana Institution of Engineers.
  8. 8.Peer Technical Reviewer of AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE (ACI) Journal of Materials & Structures)
  9. Peer Technical Reviewer for International Journal of Zhejiang University-Science A, Hangzhou, China
  10. Referee and Reviewer of books on concrete materials for publication by THOMAS TELFORD Publishers, London
  11. 2005 —Technical reviewer for Thomas Telford Books Publishers of Nevilles Concrete    book prior to publication in May 2006.
  12.  2006 —Technical reviewer for Thomas Telford Books Publishers of proposed book “Maintenance of Concrete Infrastructures”authored by Paul Lambert, Pal Mangat and Fin OFlaherty.
  13. Peer Technical Reviewer of ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
  14. Peer Technical Reviewer of ELSEVIER Journal of Case Studies in Civil Engineering   

   

  SPORTS

  • 1993 to 1997 - Honorary soccer coach of the University of Science and Technology soccer team
  • 1998 to 2000- Vice-chairman of Sports Union, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
  • 2000 to 2004 - Chairman of Sports Union, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
  • 200 to 2004 —Member of Ghana Universities Sports Association

  AWARDS AND HONOURS

  • Best paper award at International Conference on Trends and Innovations in Management, Engineering, Sciences and Humanities, Dubai, 20 —23 December 2018.
  • Ken-Francis Prize for Excellence award of the International Conference on Our World of Concrete Structures, Singapore, August 2000.
  • Best graduating student in Civil Engineering with First Class, University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, 1978.
  • Pioneer Tobacco Company Prize for over-all Best student in First Year Engineering examinations, University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, 1975.
  • Full Colours for Outstanding Performance in soccer, University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, 1978.
  • Half-Colours in soccer, University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, 1977.

   

  LIST OF SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

     

  1. Vincent K. Akortia, Charles K. Kankam, Evans Biney, Edward C. Mansal, Russel O.Afrifa, Jack Banahene, Joseph Nyumutsu. “Bond characteristics of coated reinforcing steel bars with reference to deformation of concrete beams”, Journal of Engineering Research and Reports Volume 27, Issue 8, Page 338-392, 2025; Article no. JERR.141550 ISSN: 2582-2926. DOI:https://doi.org/10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i81615
  2. Richard Akuaku, Charles K. Kankam, Jacquiline Obeng, Jonathan Sassah, Kofi Owusu Sarpong, Edward C. Mansal. “Experimental study and numerical modeling of the lap strength of reinforcing steel bars milled from recycled scrap metals”,  Journal of Engineering Research and Reports Volume 27, Issue 7, Page83-105, 2025; Article no. JERR.139390 ISSN: 2582-2926. DOI:https://doi.org/10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i71564
  3. Charles K. Kankam, Selase A. K. Kpo, Russel O.Afrifa, Jack Banahene, Johnson Dwomo Boateng, Joycelyn Esi Asamoah, Maxwell Appiah-Kubi, Theophilus Kwaako, Edward C. Mansal, George Oti Boateng, Daniel Kofi Ati, Enock Tongyem, “Structural performance of reused GFRP bars in reinforced concrete beams: A sustainable approach to concrete reinforcement. Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports Volume 19, Issue 4, Page 331-348, 2025; Article no.AJARR.134629 ISSN: 2582-3248. DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/ajarr/2025/v19i4987.
  4. Selase A. K. Kpo, Charles K. Kankam, Charles Osei Ababio and Daniel Tetteh tackie .“Investigation on the shear performance of concrete beams reinforced with Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) bars”, Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports Volume 19, Issue 4, Page 119-137, 2025; Article no.AJARR.133305 ISSN: 2582-3248. DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/ajarr/2025/v19i4969.
  5. Sampson Assiamah, Charles K. Kankam, Kwadwo Adinkrah-Appiah, Russel Owusu Afrifa,Osei Jack Banahene, Stephen Agyeman. “The impact of burnt sawdust ash from timber species as partial cement replacements on the durability properties for sustainable interlocking blocks”, Discover Civil Engineering SPRINGER NATURE, vol.2, no. 20,(2025) https://doi.org/10.1007/s44290-025-00183-2
  6. George Andoh, Charles K. Kankam, Francis Ohene-Coffie, Ezekiel Sackitey Nanor,  Selase A. K. Kpo, Kofi Owusu Sarpong, Fredrick Ali Issifu. “Flexural behavior of reinforced concrete beams with openings created by PVC pipes: An experimental and numerical study”, Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports Volume 19, Issue 1, Page 252-269, 2025; Article no.AJARR.129786 ISSN: 2582-3248. DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/ajarr/2025/v19i1879.
  7. Vincent K. Akortia, Charles K. Kankam, Evans Biney, Perseverance Dzikunu, Russel O. Afrifa, Jack O. Banahene. “Assessment of oil paints for corrosion protection of reinforcing steel bars in concrete”, Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 30(11), pp699-717, 2024. https://doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i112598
  8. Edward C. Mansal, Charles K. Kankam, Evans Biney, Vincent Akortia, Alidu Babamu “Flexural behaviour and environmental impact of African Fan Palm reinforced concrete beams under symmetrical loading conditions”, Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 30(10), pp553-572, 2024. https://doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i102482
  9. Sampson Assiamah,Charles K. Kankam, Kwadwo Adinkrah-Appiah, Russel Owusu Afrifa, Jones Owusu Twumasi “Effects of Burnt Sawdust Ashes from Timber Species on the strength properties of laterite-interlocking blocks ”, Discover Civil Engineering,  (2024) 1:87. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44290-024-00093-9.
  10. Assiamah Sampson,Charles K. Kankam, Russel O. Afrifa, Kwadwo Adinkrah-Appiah, Jack O. Banahene. “Improving Tensile Strength Characteristics and Water Absorption of Laterite Interlocking Blocks Enhanced with Different Burnt Sawdust Ash from Timber Species”, Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews, 7(4) 532-550, 2024,  JMSRR.123677.https://journaljmsrr.com/index.php/JMSRR/article/view/348
  11. Selase A. K. Kpo, Charles K. Kankam, Francis Ohene-Coffie, George Oti Boateng, Ezekiel Sackitey Nanor, John K. Quarm Junior,Edward C. Mansal.“Strength and deformation characteristics of concrete beams reinforced with Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer bars”, Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports Volume 18, Issue 9, Page 151-169, 2024; Article no.AJARR.122194 ISSN: 2582-3248. DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i9741.
  12. Evans Biney, Charles K. Kankam, Enock Tongyem, Vincent K. Akortia, Peter Adzakey, Edward C. Mansal. “Flexural Strength and Deformations Capacity of Structural Beams Reinforced with Steel Bars Milled from recycled Metals in Ghana”, Journal of Engineering Research and Reports Volume 26, Issue 9, Page 39-56, 2024; Article no.JERR.121778 ISSN: 2582-2926. DOI:https://doi.org/10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i91262.
  13. Edward C. Mansal, Charles K. Kankam, Jack O. Banahene, Russel O. Afrifa. “Experimental Investigation on the Properties of African Fan Palm (Borassus Aethiopum)”, IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE), Vol 21, Issue4 Ser.2 (July - August 2024), pp08-17. DOI: 10.9790/1684-2104020817.
  14. John K. Quarm Junior, Charles K. Kankam. “Enchancing the Mechanical Properties of Self–compacting Concrete: Means to Achieve a Better Economy in Concrete Construction”, Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports Volume 18, Issue 7, Page 303-317, 2024; Article no.AJARR.119020 ISSN: 2582-3248. DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i7703
  15. George Oti Boateng, Charles K. Kankam, Edward C. Mansal, Russel O. Afrifa, Felix Kwarteng,Francis Ohene-Coffie, Selase A. K. Kpo. “Evaluating the Mechanical Properties of Fiberglass-reinforced Polymer Bar”, Journal of Engineering Research and Reports Volume 26, Issue 7, Page 150-160, 2024; Article no. JERR.118607 ISSN: 2582-2926. DOI:https://doi.org/10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71200
  16. Assiamah Sampson, Charles K. Kankam, Kwadwo Adinkrah-Appiah, Russel Owusu Afrifa, Osei Jack Banahene, Daniel Okai. “Influence of Burnt Sawdust Ash from Timber Species on the Chemical Properties of Laterite-interlockin Blocks”, Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews, Vol. 7, Issue 2, pp252-261, 2024, Article no. JMSRR.119011.https://journaljmsrr.com/index.php/JMSRR/article/view/329
  17. Francis Ohene-Coffie, Charles K. Kankam, Selase A. K. Kpo, George Oti Boateng, Ezekiel Sackitey Nanor. “Anchorage Bond Strength of Glass Fibre Polymer Reinforced Concrete with Palm Kernel Shells as Partial Coarse Aggregate”, Journal of Engineering Research and Reports Volume 26, Issue 7, Page 1-16, 2024; Article no. JERR.117265 ISSN: 2582-2926. DOI:https://doi.org/10.9734/jerr/2024/v26171189
  18. Evans Biney, Charles K. Kankam, Vincent K. Akortia, Peter Adzakey, John K. Quarm, Enock Tongyem. “Examining the Geometrical Properties, Chemical Composition, and Mechanical Properties of Local Reinforcing Bars in Ghana”, Journal of Engineering Research and Reports Volume 26, Issue 6, Page 223-240, 2024; Article no.JERR.116905 ISSN: 2582-2926. DOI:https://doi.org/10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i61176
  19. Felix Kwarteng, Charles K. Kankam, Jack O. Banahene, George Oti Boateng,Edward Ceasar Mansal. “Predictive Behaviour from Finite Element Analysis on PVC-Ducted Reinforced Concrete Column”, Journal of Engineering Research and Reports Volume 26, Issue 3, Page 145-160, 2024; Article no.JERR.113832ISSN: 2582-2926. DOI:10.9734/JERR/2024/v26i31101
  20. Alieu Jallow, Jones Owusu Twumasi, Russel Owusu Afrifa, Evans Amponsah, Jack Banahene Osei, Mark Adom-Asamoah, Charles K. Kankam. “Rice husk ash as partial replacement of cement in sustainable construction”, Journal of Science and Technology, Special Issue Vol. 1 No 1(2024),pp15-32.DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/just.v1i1.2s  
  21. Kwabena Amambey, Charles K. Kankam, Edward C. Mansal, Vincent K. Akortia, John K. Quarm, Sampson Asiamah. “Anchorage Bond Strength Characteristics of Lateritic Concrete with Laterite Aggregates and Palm Kernel Fibres”, Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews, Vol. 6, Issue 4, pp 923-935, 2023.
  22. Sampson Agudze, Vincent K. Akortia, Charles K. Kankam, Evans Biney, John K. Quarm Junior, Edward C. Mansal. “Appraisal of Structural Integrity Assessment Methodology and Reports of Existing RC Building Structures in Ghana”, Journal of Engineering Research and Reports. Vol. 25, Issue 10, pp 81–101,October 2023.
  23. AkyenThomas , Charles Kwame Kankam, Nnaa Kelvin Awine. “Assessing the Influence of Variations in Chemical Composition of Cement Brands in Ghana on their Setting and Workability of Concrete”, Journal of Engineering Research and Reports. Vol. 25, Issue 3, pp 49–58, June 2023.
  24. Sampson Asiamah, Charles K. Kankam, Emmanuel K. Banini, Stephen Agyeman, Kwadwo Adinkrah-Appiah. “Standardization issues in Africa: Bayesian analysis of physicogeometrical and mechanical characteristics of rebars in Ghana’s construction industry”. Journal of Building Engineering, ELSEVIER, 73(2023) 106835
  25. John K. Quarm Junior, Charles K. Kankam, Prosper Tudagbe-Obuor,Vincent K. Akortia, Emmanuel K. Banini, Evans Biney, Peter K. Adzakey, Christopher K. Dzivenu. “Strength and deformational characteristics of concrete beams reinforced with steel bars locally produced from recycled metal scrap in Ghana.” Journal of Engineering Research and Reports. Vol. 24, Issue. 12, pp 57–74, April 2023.
  26. Eric Boateng, Charles K. Kankam, Anthony K, Danso. “Models for predicting strength reduction factors for concrete that utilizes palm kernel shells and waste automobile tires as aggregates”, Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, Vol 24,Issue 9, pp 44-53, 2023
  27. Eric Boateng, Charles K. Kankam, Anthony K, Danso, Joshua Ayarkwa, Alex Acheampong. “The effect of using waste automobile tires and palm kernel shells as coarse aggregates in concrete on tensile strength and failure modes”, Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, Vol 24,Issue 8, pp 1-11, 2023,
  28. Eric Boateng, Charles K. Kankam, Anthony K, Danso, Joshua Ayarkwa, Alex Acheampong. “Bond characteristics of deformed steel rebar in palm kernel shell (PKS)-rubberised concrete composite”. Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction., 12(2), 69-77. 2023,
  29. Eric Boateng, Charles K. Kankam, Anthony K, Danso, Joshua Ayarkwa, Alex Acheampong. “Assessing Compressive Strength of Concrete with Automobile tire and Palm Kernel Shells as Aggregates”. Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, Vol 24, Issue 6, pp 1-12, 2023.
  30. Sampson Asiamah, Charles K. Kankam, Emmanuel K. Banini, Kwadwo Adinkrah-Appiah. “Physical and Geometrical Characteristics of Reinforcing Sreel bars in the Construction Industry of Ghana” Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews, Vol. 11, Issue 1, pp 40-53, 2023.
  31. Evans Biney, Vincent K. Akortia.  Charles K. Kankam, John K. Quarm Junior, Peter Adzakey. “Assessing Fresh Concrete Performance and Water Absorption Characteristics of Concrete with Partially Replaced Broken Tiles” Journal of Engineering Research and Vol. 23, Issue. 12, pp 339-352, December 2022.
  32. Evans Biney, Vincent K. Akortia.  Charles K. Kankam, John K. Quarm Junior, Peter Adzakey. “Assessing structural performance of ceramic waste as partial replacement of coarse aggregate on properties of concrete”. Journal of Engineering Research and Reports. Vol. 23, No. 12, pp 134–1478, November 2022.
  33. John K. Quarm Junior, Charles K. Kankam, Christopher K. Dzivenu, Vincent K. Akortia. “Strength characteristics of concrete partially replaced with glass powder and palm kernel shells” Journal of Engineering Research and Reports. Vol. 23, No. 12, pp 24–38, November 2022.
  34. Peter P. Yalley, Charles K. Kankam. “Compressive, flexural and corrosion permeability resistance properties of concrete with bauxite tailing as supplementary mineral admixtures” SCIENCE DIRECT Scientific African (2022). Doi:.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01409. ELSEVIER
  35. Thomas Akyen, Charles Kwame Kankam. “Comparative study of the compressive strength of concrete made from different brands of cements in Ghana”. Journal of Engineering Research and Reports. Vol. 23, No. 9, October 2022, pp 41–49.
  36. Christopher K. Dzivenu, Vincent K. Akortia, Charles K. Kankam, John K. Quarm Junior “Assessing the performance of recycled glass pozzolana on properties of concrete with palm kernel shell as partial replacement of concrete aggregate” Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews, Vol.10, Issue 1, October 2022, pp 18-37
  37. Thomas Akyen, Charles K. Kankam. “Comparative study of the chemical analysis of different brands of cements in Ghana”, Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, Vol 23, No. 5, Sept. 2022: pp 68-78.
  38. Abdullai M. Ghadafi, Charles K. Kankam. “Toughness and ductility characteristics of reinforced concrete beams containing recycled polyethylene fibres”. Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews, Vol.9, Issue 4, August 2022, pp 36-49.
  39. Emmanuel K. Banini, Charles K. Kankam. “Strength, ductility and chemical properties reinforcing steel bars in Ghana’s building construction industry”. Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews, Vol. 9, Issue 4, August 2022, pp 1 - 18.
  40. John Kwesi Quarm Junior, Charles Kwame Kankam. ‘The strength characteristics of concrete blended with recycled concrete, quarry dust and broken glass”. Journal of Engineering Research and Reviews, Vol. 23, Issue 1, August 2022, pp 10 - 21.
  41. Peter P. K. Yalley, Emmanuel Appiah-Kubi, Emmanuel Osei-Tweneboah, Charles K. Kankam “Assessing the performance of concrete mixed with different water sources within small scale mining catchment areas in Ghana”, Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews, 7(4): 31 – 45, 2021, Article No. JMSRR. 67189
  42. Abdullai M. Ghadafi, Charles K. Kankam “Strength characteristics of recycled polyethylene fibre reinforced concrete”, Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews, 7(3):33 – 41, 2021 Article No. JMSRR.66583
  43. Vincent K. Akortia, Charles K. Kankam "Attitude to Safety and Adherence to Project Specification in Structural Construction" Global Journal of Researches in Engineering, EVol. 21, Issue 1, Feb. 2021.
  44. Yalley P. P., Kankam C. K. "Experimental and Computational Analysis of Compressive Strength of Bricks with Granite powder and Fibres" Journal of Material Science Research and Reviews, Vol 7 (2), Feb 2021, pp 25 - 40
  45. Emmanuel Appiah-Kubi, Charles K. Kankam, Kwaku Ansa-Asare “Mechanical Properties of Four Lesser —Known Ghanaian Timber species” Journal of Trends in Research and Development (IJTRD), June 2019
  46. Emmanuel Appiah-Kubi, Charles K. Kankam, Kwaku Ansa-Asare “Mechanical Properties of Four Lesser —Known Ghanaian Timber species” In Proc, International Conference on Innovative Practices in Management, Engineering and Social Sciences, Singapore, June 2019
  47. Charles Kwame Kankam, Emmanuel Appiah-Kubi. “Mechanical  properties of Lesser-Known Timber Species in Ghana” Lambert Academic Publishing, September 2019, ISBN 978-3-659-61619-8
  48. Charles K. Kankam, Kwaku Ansa-Asare, Bismark K. Meisuh and Jonathan Sasah “Study of recycled polyethylene plastic waste as binder in building block for greener construction.”International Journal of Trends in Research and Development, December 2018. http://www.ijtrd.com/papersIJTRD19244.pdf.
  49. Charles K. Kankam, Kwaku Ansa-Asare, Bismark K. Meisuh and Jonathan Sasah “Study of recycled polyethylene plastic waste as binder in building block for greener construction.”In Proc. International Conference on Trends & Innovations in Management, Engineering, Sciences and Humanities, Dubai, 20 — 23 Dec. 2018
  50. Charles K. Kankam, Bismark K. Meisuh, Gnida Sossou, Thomas K. Buabin  “Stress — Strain characteristics of concrete containing quarry rock dust as partial replacement of sand”  Case Studies in Construction Materials (ELSEVIER) 7( 2017) pp 66-72.
  51. Jonathan Sasah and Charles K. Kankam “Study of brick mortar using sawdust as partial replacement for sand”Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction Technology, Vol 8(6), July 2017, pp 59 — 66
  52. Jonathan Sasah and Charles K. Kankam “Study of brick mortar using sawdust as partial replacement of sand”Book publication. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing ISBN: 978-620-2-01148-8; 2017, 85pp
  53. Thomas K. Buabin, Charles K. Kankam, Bismark K. Meisuh “Bond strength of reinforcing steel bars locally milled from scrap metals in concrete prepared with palm kernel shell as coarse aggregate”International Journal of Engineering and Technical Research, Vol 7, Issue 11, Nov 2017, pp 26 — 31
  54. Charles K. Kankam, William Amankwa- Boahin, Bismark K. Meisuh “Structural behavior of over —stressed reinforced concrete beams” International Journal of Engineering and Technical Research, Vol 7, Issue 12, Dec 2017
  55. Bismark K. Meisuh, Charles K. Kankam, Thomas K. Buabin “Effect of quarry rock dust on   the flexural strength of concrete”Case Studies in Construction Materials (ELSEVIER), 8(2018), 16-22
  56. Appiah-Kubi, H. Militz, A. Gellerich, C. K. Kankam “Decay resistance of plantation-grown Khaya ivorensis to brown-rot and white-rot fungi”Ghana Journal of Forestry, 33: 31 — 37, Dec 2017.
  57. Emmanuel Appiah-Kubi, Charles Kwame Kankam, Kwasi Frimpong-Mensah, Holger Militz, “Mechanical properties of plantation grown Khaya ivorensisfrom Ghana, Wood Science and Technology SPRINGER.
  58. Alex Acheampong, Joshua Ayarkwa, Charles K Kankam, “Strength properties of structural concrete using palm kernel shells: short span beams and two-way slabs”, Book: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN: 10: 3659816779, 13: 978-3-659-81677-2; Jan. 2016
  59. Emmanuel Appiah-Kubi, Charles Kwame Kankam, Kwasi Frimpong-Mensah, Emmanuel Opuni-Mensah, “The bending strength and modulus of elasticity of plantation-grown Khaya ivorensis (African Mahogany) from Ghana, Journal of The Indian Academy of Wood Science SPRINGER, Vol. 13, 48-54, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13196-016-0165-7 
  60. Acheampong, C. K. Kankam, J. Ayarkwa “Shear behavior of palm kernel shell reinforced concrete beams without shear reinforcement: Influence of beam depth and tension steel”, Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction Technology, Vol. 7(2), March 2016
  61. Mark Bediako, Charles Dela Adobor, Eric Opoku Amankwah, Kofi Nyarko, Charles Kwame Kankam  “Maximizing the sustainability of cement utilization in building projects through the use of greener materials”, Journal of Engineering, January 2016, 01/2016, 2016(1375493) 6, DOI: 101155/2016/1375493
  62. Appiah-Kubi E, Kankam C K, Frimpong-Mensah K, “Promotion of wood as sustainable construction material in Ghana. The engineering properties of plantation grown khaya ivorensis”, International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies, Las Vegas, Nevada, August 7 —11, 2016.
  63. Emmanuel Appiah-Kubi, Emmanuel Opuni Frimpong, Charles Essien, Charles Kankam “Promotion and utilization of plantation grown timber species in Ghana: The kiln drying schedule of khaya ivorensis, International Forestry Review, Jan. 2014.
  64. Emmanuel Appiah-Kubi, Emmanuel Opuni Frimpong, Charles Essien, Charles Kankam “Promotion and utilization of plantation grown timber species in Ghana: The kiln drying schedule of khaya ivorensis, 24^thIUFRO World Congress at Salt Lake City, USA 2014.
  65. Atiemo E, Kankam C K, Momade F  “Influence of mineral admixtures on essential properties of ternary cement blends”, Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, 2014, 8(10), 1221-1225
  66. Eric Opoku Amankwah, Mark Bediako, C. K. Kankam  “Influence of calcined clay pozzolana on strength characteristics of Portland cement concrete”,International Journal of Materials Science and Applications, Vol. 3  Issue 6  Nov.2014,  pp 410-419.
  67. Mark Adom-Asamoah, Yaw A. Tuffuor, Russell O. Afrifah, Charles K. Kankam “Strength characteristics of hand-quarried partially-weathered quartzite aggregates in concrete”, American Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 2, No 5, Nov 2014, pp134-142.
  68. Eugene Atiemo, Charles Kwame Kankam, Francis Momade, Kwabena Appiah Boakye “Hydration properties of calcined clay pozzolan and limestone mineral admixtures in binary and ternary cements”, Journal of Physical Science and Application, 4(5)(2014),  pp323-327.
  69. Eugene Atiemo, Charles K. Kankam, Francis Momade, “Hydration properties of clay pozzolana and limestone mineral admixtures in binary and ternary cements”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Cement and Concrete Technology in Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa, January 2013.
  70. Appiah-Kubi, C. K. Kankam, M Adom-Asamoah, “Bending and modulus of elasticity properties of ten lesser-used timber species in Ghana using structural dimensions”, Ghana Journal of Forestry, Vol 28(1), 2012.
  71. Appiah-Kubi,  Adom-Asamoah M, Kankam C. K. “The mechanical properties of four lesser known timber species in Ghana”, Proceedings of the 5^th National Conference of the Ghana Society of Agricultural Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, September 22 - 23, 2011.  
  72. Mark Bediako, Albert A. A. Adjaottor, Simon K. Y. Gawu, Charles K. Kankam, “Potential use of crushed Ghanaian limestone in formulated mortar for masonry”, Proceedings of the 2^ndInternational Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies, Universita Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy, June28 — June 30, 2010.
  73. Mark Bediako, Albert A. A. Adjaottor, Simon K. Y. Gawu, Charles K. Kankam, “Potential use of crushed Ghanaian limestone in paste and mortar formulated for masonry” Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Jan. 2010, 5(3)
  74. .   Mark Adom-Asamoah, Charles K. Kankam. “Flexural behaviour of one-way concrete slabs reinforced with steel bars moiled from scrap metals”. ELSEVIER Materials and Design, Vol. 30, Issue 5, 2009, pp 1737 – 1742.
  75. Brunner M, Zurcher E, Reinhard M, Kankam C. K., Appiah-Kubi E, “Wawabima: outstanding mechanical properties of some lesser known timber species in Ghana”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Research on Lesser-known Timber Species for Bridge Construction, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana, September 2008.
  76. Mark Adom-Asamoah, Charles K. Kankam. “Behaviour of reinforced concrete two-way slabs using bars milled from scrap metals”. ELSEVIER Materials and Design, Vol. 29, Issue 6, 2008, pp 1125 – 1130.
  77. Brunner M, Zurcher E, Reinhard M, Kankam C. K., Appiah-Kubi E, “Wawabima: outstanding mechanical properti