Dr. Elijah Kusi is a Lecturer in the Department of Construction and Wood Technology Education, Faculty of Technical Education with Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Master of Philosophy in Construction Technology. He holds a PhD. in Construction Technology (Research Area – Development of A Framework to Achieve Thermal Comfort of a Naturally Ventilated University Classroom Block at the Design Stage). He is a Professional Engineer associated with Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET, Gh) and the Engineering Council with eleven (11) years industrial experience.
He is also specialized in Architectural engineering with knowledge in Designing, Modeling and Simulation of Buildings, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Building Science and efficient design and supervision of construction of timber structures, concrete and reinforced concrete and steel structures.
Educational Qualifications
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- Doctor of Philosophy in Construction Technology
- Master of Philosophy in Construction Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Professional Affiliations/Memberships
International
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- International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering
Member - Society of Building Science Educators, USA
Member - National Institute of Building Sciences, USA
Member
- International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering
Local
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- Architect Alliance Ghana
Member - Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET, Gh)
Professional Engineer (Design and Civil Division) - Ghana Scholarly Society
Member - Ghana Science Association, Ghana
Member - University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG)
Member
- Architect Alliance Ghana
Research Interest
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- Modeling and Simulation of Buildings, Building Services, Architectural Design, Sustainable Design and Construction
- Construction Technology and Management
- Indigenous Building Materials in Contemporary Context and Housing
- Building Information Modeling (BIM) Construction Materials Testing
- Innovations in Construction
Publications
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- D Amoh, H Danso, E Kusi. (2025) Properties of Light Weight Concrete Produced with Calcium Carbide Waste (CCW) and Palm Kernel Shells (PKS) as Partial Replacements for Cement and Coarse Aggregate.
Advancements in Civil Engineering & Technology 7 (1), 1-10 - Kusi, E. (2025). Development and validation of a framework for indoor thermal comfort in naturally ventilated university classrooms. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 1-33.
- E Kusi, I Boateng, H Danso, E Appiah-Kubi, E Kusi, F Simpeh, C Barajei, F Gyimah (2025). Thermal Comfort in Existing Naturally Ventilated University Classroom: Validation of Measured Values by Simulated Values through BIM. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS). 10 (4) 10 983-999.
- E Kusi, I Boateng, H Danso, E Appiah-Kubi, F Gyimah, C Barajei. (2025) Effect of Airflow on Thermal Comfort in a Naturally Ventilated University Classroom. MSI Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (MSIJMR). 2 (5) 6-30.
- Barajei, Chelteau; Obiri-Yeboah, Kwabena; Kusi, Elijah; Mohammed, Abdul Muhsin Z.; Osman, (2024) Success Factors of the Ghanaian Public Road Construction Projects Consultant Selection Phase” Construction Economics and Building.
- JW Wepari, MB Donkor, E Kusi (2024). Mitigating the effects of delay risk in building construction projects in Ghana Cogent Engineering 11 (1), 2345522.
- E Kusi, I Boateng, H Danso (2024) Energy consumption and carbon emission of conventional and green buildings using building information modeling (BIM), International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation.
- Gyimah, Francis; Nongiba, Alkanam, Kheni; Simpeh, Fredrrick; Kusi, Elijah; Barajei, Chelteau
(2023) Assessing Project Knowledge Management and Time Performance of Building Construction Projects in Ghana. Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation. - Barajei, Chelteau; Obiri-Yeboah, Kwabena; Kusi, Elijah; Mohammed, Abdul Muhsin Z.; Osman, Abdul Manaan; Gyimah, Francis (2023) “Exploring the Anti-Corruption Abilities Of E-Procurement in Ghanaian Mining Companies” The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries. Manuscript ID is ISD-2023-1596.R2.
- Mchiteensah, P., Owusu, F. W., Mitchual, S. J., Kusi, E., and Kwasi Frimpong-Mensah, K. (2021). Some Mechanical Properties of Particleboards Produced from Four Agro-Forest Residues Using Cassava Starch and Urea Formaldehyde as Adhesives. Journal of Materials Science and Engineering 11 (4-6). 43-58 doi: 10.17265/2161-6221/2021.4-6.001
- D Amoh, H Danso, E Kusi. (2025) Properties of Light Weight Concrete Produced with Calcium Carbide Waste (CCW) and Palm Kernel Shells (PKS) as Partial Replacements for Cement and Coarse Aggregate.