Francis Ohene Boateng is an Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics at the Akenten Appiah- Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), Kumasi, Ghana and Head of the Department of Mathematics Education. He possesses Ph.D. (Applied Mathematics), M.Sc. (Mathematics) and B.Sc. (Mathematics) all from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana, in the years 2019, 2006 and 2003 respectively. He also possesses Diploma in Education from University of Education Winneba, Ghana, professional certificates (IT Essentials, CCNA I, II, III & IV) from Cisco Academy and certificate of competence (CBT Facilitation, Assessment, Internal Verification and External Verification) from AAMUSTED.

His main research areas are Computational Mathematics, Mathematical Modelling with Differential Equations, Computer Applications in Mathematics Education. He also has keen interest in Interfacial Intelligence, IoT, Robotics and, Integration of ICT in Teaching and Learning of Mathematics. He has authored a number of peer- reviewed papers in refereed journals locally and internationally. He has over 15 years of teaching experience at the university and has handled a number of courses including: Numerical Analysis, Ordinary Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations, Discrete Mathematics, Visual Programming, Computer Applications in Mathematics Education, Linear Algebra, Computing for Mathematics, Digital Media Production and Operations Research. He also has strong experience in undergraduate and post-graduate student project/thesis supervision.

He has successfully supervised over 50 post-graduate theses and over 300 undergraduate project works. He is a reviewer for reputable international journals such as Scientific Africa – Elsevier, Journal of Mathematics – Hindawi Publication, European Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science, and Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics. He demonstrates good leadership skills, possesses high qualities of initiative, good team player and has excellent human relations.

Academic Qualifications

• • Ph.D. Applied Mathematics
  • MSc. Mathematics
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics
  • Diploma in Education
  • Certificate of Competence – External Verification

  • Certificate of Competence – CBT Facilitation, Assessment and Internal Verification

Professional Affiliations/ Memberships

• • University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG)
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • Ghana Science Association, (GSA)

Teaching Interests

• • Numerical Analysis
  • Ordinary Differential Equations,
  • Partial Differential Equations
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Visual Programming
  • Computer Applications in Mathematics Education
  • Linear Algebra
  • Computing for Mathematics
  • Digital Media Production
  • Operations Research

Research Interests and Supervision

• • Computational Mathematics
  • Mathematical Modelling with Differential Equations
  • Computer Applications in Mathematics Education.
  • Interfacial Intelligence
  • IoT, Robotics
  • Integration of ICT in Teaching and Learning of Mathematics

Selected Publications

PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES AND BOOK CHAPTERS

• • Agyei, E., Boateng , F. O., Larbi, E., & Mbowura, C. (2023). Practicalizing the Theory: Daily Scheme of Learning and Lesson Implementation. Turkish Journal of Mathematics Education, 4(2), 59–66. Retrieved from https://tujme.org/index.php/tujme/article/view/84
  • Oppong-Gyebi, E., Arthur, Y. D., Brantuo, W. A., Maanu, V., Boateng, F. O., & Adu-Obeng, B. (2023). Improving STEM mathematics achievement through self- efficacy, student perception, and mathematics connection: The mediating role of student interest. Journal of Pedagogical Research, 7(4), 186-202. https://doi.org/10.33902/JPR.202321085
  • Anokye, M., Barnes, B., Boateng, F. O., Adom-Konadu, A., & Amoah-Mensah, J. (2023). Price Dynamics of a Delay Differential Cobweb Model. Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society, vol. 2023, 11 pages. Hindawi. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/1296562
  • Banson, G. M., Bonyah, E., Boateng, F. O., & Owusu, R. (2023). Geometric perceptions of pre-service teachers and their geometric achievement. Contemporary Mathematics and Science Education, 4(2), ep23020. https://doi.org/10.30935/conmaths/13341
  • Appiah, J. B., Arthur, Y. D., Boateng, F. O., & Akweittey, E. (2023). Teacher- student relationship and students’ mathematics achievement: Mediating roles of students’ perception of mathematics, students’ self-efficacy, and cooperative learning strategies. Journal of Mathematics and Science Teacher, 3(2), em041. https://doi.org/10.29333/mathsciteacher/13193
  • Banson, G. M., Bonyah, E., & Boateng, F. O. (2023). Examining Attitudinal Traits and Geometry Achievement of the Pre-service Teachers. Turkish Journal of Mathematics Education, 3(3), 51–57.
  • Fosu, M., Arthur, Y. D., Boateng, F. O., & Adu-Obeng, B. (2023). Mediation and moderation effect of mathematics interest and teaching quality between self-concept and mathematics achievement. Journal of Mathematics and Science Teacher, 3(1), em024. https://doi.org/10.29333/mathsciteacher/12622
  • Barnes, B., Addai, I., Boateng, F. O. & Takyi, I. (2022). Solving the Helmholtz Equation Together with the Cauchy Boundary Conditions by a Modified Quasi- Reversibility Regularization Method. Journal of Mathematics, Hindawi. Volume 2022, 15 pages. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/5336305
  • Boateng, F. O. (2022). A Coinfection Model of Malaria and COVID-19 in the context of Conformable-order derivative. Progress in Fractional Differentiation and Applications, 1, No. 1, 1-16 (2022), Natural Sciences Publishing. https://www.naturalspublishing.com/FC.asp?JorID=48
  • Barnes, B., Takyi, I., Owusu, E. B., Boateng, F. O., Saahene, A., Baidoo, E. S., & Adombire, J. A. (2022). Mathematical Modelling of the Spatial Epidemiology of COVID-19 with Different Diffusion Coefficients. International Journal of Differential Equations, Hindawi. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/7563111
  • Asomah, R. K., Assamah, G., Commey-Mintah, P., & Boateng, F. O. (2022). The Use of Social-Media and IT Application Tools for Teaching in Ghanaian Universities: Case of University of Cape Coast, Ghana. European Journal of Education and Pedagogy, 3(5), 24-31.
  • Barnes, B., Ackora-Prah, J., Boateng, F. O., & Amanor, L. (2022). Mathematical modelling of the epidemiology of COVID-19 infection in Ghana. Scientific African, Elsevier. Vol. 15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2021.e01070
  • Boateng, F. O., Ackora-Prah, J., & Barnes, B. (2021). Wavelet-Based Method for Solving Linear Elliptic PDE with Dirichlet Boundary Conditions on Irregular Domains. Theory and Practice of Mathematics and Computer Science Vol. 8, 118– 132. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/tpmcs/v6/2419E
  • Boateng, F. O., Ackora-Prah, J., Barnes, B., & Amoah-Mensah, J. (2021). A Finite Difference Fictitious Domain Wavelet Method for Solving Dirichlet Boundary Value Problem. European Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, 14(3), 706- 722. https://doi.org/10.29020/nybg.ejpam.v14i3.3893
  • Barnes, B., Boateng, F. O., Sebil, C. and Owusu, E. (2020). Mathematical Modeling of Wastes Pile-Up in Kwadaso Municipality in Ashanti, Ghana. European Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics. 13(4): 893 – 913. https://doi.org/10.29020/nybg.ejpam.v13i4.3813
  • Barnes, B. and Boateng, F. O. (2019). Regularization Methods for Solving Ill- Posed Problems. Ferreira, M. A. M. Editor (Ed.). Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science Vol. 3 (pp 132 – 142). DOI: 10.9734/bpi/amacs/v3
  • Boateng, F. O., Ackora-Prah, J. and Aidoo, A. Y. (2019). Solution to the Dirichlet Problem on Irregular Domains Using Wavelet-Based Approach. Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science. 30(1): 1-14. DOI: 10.9734/JAMCS/2019/45965
  • Barnes, B., Boateng, F. O., Amponsah, S. K. & Osei-Frimpong, E. (2017). On the Notes of Quasi-Boundary Value Method for Solving Cauchy-Dirichlet Problem of the Helmholtz Equation. British Journal of Mathematics & Computer Science, 22(2): 1-10, 2017;
  • Boateng, F. O., Amoah-Mensah, J. Anokye, M., Osei, L. & Dzebre, P. (2017). Modeling of Tomato Prices in Ashanti Region, Ghana, Using Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average Model. British Journal of Mathematics & Computer Science, SCIENCEDOMAIN international. 20(2),1 – 13.
  • Amoah-Mensah, J., Boateng, F. O. & Bonsu, K. (2016). Numerical Solution to Parabolic PDE Using Implicit Finite Difference Approach. Journal of Mathematical Theory and Modeling. 6(8), 74 – 84.
  • Barnes, B., Osei-Frimpong, E., Boateng, F. O. & Ackora-Prah, J. (2016). A Two- Dimensional Chebyshev Wavelet Method for Solving Partial Differential Equations. Journal of Mathematical Theory and Modeling. 6(8), 124 – 138.
  • Abilimi, C. A., Asante, M., Opoku-Mensah E. & Boateng, F. O. (2015). Testing for Randomness in Pseudo Random Number Generator Algorithms in a Cryptographic Application. Journal of Computer Engineering and Intelligent Systems. 6(9), 12 – 16.
  • Opoku-Mensah, E., Abilimi, C. A. & Boateng, F. O. (2013). Comparative Analysis of Efficiency of Fibonacci Random Number Generator Algorithm and Gaussian Random Number Generator Algorithm in a Cryptographic System, Journal of Computer Engineering and Intelligent Systems. 4(10), 50 – 57.
  • Nyame, G., Boateng, F. O. & Antwi, P. K. (2015). A Monitoring and Control System for Micro and Small Enterprises: The Use of RUMSEG at the District Level in Ghana. Information and Knowledge Management. 5(10), 1 – 8.
  • Tetteh, G. K., Nyame & G. Boateng, F. O. (2014). Technological Innovations and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the Ashanti Region: An Evaluation of the National Ambulance Service’s Support to Referral Centres, Journal of Natural Sciences Research. 4(22), 80 – 87.
  • Antwi, P. K., Nyame, G., Boateng, F. O. (2013). Participatory Community-Based Management Information System: The Rural Enterprises Project in Perspective, International Journal of Science and Technology. 2(12), 869 – 878.
  • Nyame, G., Boateng, F. O., Gyamfi, N. K., & Asabere, N. Y. (2013). ICTs and Supply Chain: The Competitiveness of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs), International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE). 3(2), 203 – 209.
  • Dontwi, I. K., Boateng, F. O. & Dontwi, J. (2010). Application of an Index-based Scheme to Fish Pond Culture in Ghana, American Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research. 1(3), 401 – 409.
  • Dontwi, I. K., Boateng, F. O. & Owusu-Ansah, E. (2007). A Matching Scheme for Aquaculture; A Graphing Calculator Approach. Journal of Science and Technology, 27(2), 99 – 108.
  • Dontwi, I. K., Appiah, S. T., Boateng, F. O. & Asiedu-Addo, S. K. (2006). A Mathematical Model to Investigate Gain-Induced Oscillation in the Human Cardiovascular System. African Journal of Educational Studies in Mathematics and Sciences. Vol. 4, 77 – 91