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Benjamin Asubam Weyori

BENJAMIN ASUBAM WEYORI
Benjamin Asubam Weyori

Benjamin Asubam Weyori

Staff ID: PSM 49

Staff Category:

Teaching

Position:

Acting Director, Centre for Distance Education and E-Learning

School:

Sciences

Department:

Computer Science and Informatics

Ing. Dr. Benjamin Asubam Weyori is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Informatics at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) in Ghana. Benjamin is currently the Acting Director, Center for Distance Education and E-Learning. His tenure of office is from 1st August 2021 to 31st July 2023. He held the Acting Head position of the Department of Computer Science and Informatics from September 2017 to July 2019 and the Substantive Head, Department of Computer Science and Informatics from Aug. 2019 to July 2021.

Benjamin began his academic career as a Research Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science, University for Development Studies (UDS)-Navrongo Campus and later became a Lecturer in the same Department. He joined the Faculty of Information, Communication, Science and Technology at the Catholic University College of Ghana (CUCG), Sunyani as a Lecturer in 2012 before joining the University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani in January 2013.

Benjamin holds a PhD in Computer Engineering and an MPhil in Computer Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University for Development Studies, Tamale. His main research interest includes; Photonics and Fibre Technology, Computer Visions (Image Processing), Quantum Computing, Block Chain Technology, Machine Learning and Software Engineering.

PUBLICATION
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
1. Isaac Kofi Nti, Owusu Nyarko-Boateng, Adebayo Felix Adekoya, Benjamin Asubam Weyori (2021). An empirical assessment of different kernel functions on the performance of support vector machines, Bulletin of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Vol. 10, No. 6, pp. 3403 – 3411. ISSN: 2302-9285, DOI: 10.11591/eei. v10i6.3046
2. Peter Nimbe, Benjamin Asubam Weyori, Adebayo Felix Adekoya (2021). Rotation of bits: a classical and quantum perspective, Journal of Electrical Systems and Information Technology 8(4).
3. Peter Nimbe, Benjamin Asubam Weyori, Prosper Kandabongee Yeng (2021). A Framework for Quantum-Classical Cryptographic Translation, International Journal of Theoretical Physics, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10773-020-04698-5.
4. Anokye Acheampong Amponsah, Adebayo Felix Adekoya, Benjamin Asubam Weyori (2021). Blockchain in Insurance: Exploratory Analysis of Prospects and Threats, International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, Vol. 12, No. 1.
5. Isaac Kofi Nti, Adebayo Felix Adekoya, Benjamin Asubam Weyori (2021). A novel multi-source information-fusion predictive framework based on deep neural networks for accuracy enhancement in stock market prediction, Journal of Big Data, 8(1), DOI: 10.1186/s40537-020-00400-y.
6. Mensah Kwabena Patrick, Benjamin Asubam Weyori, Mighty Abra Ayidzoe (2020). Capsule network with K-Means routingfor plant disease recognition, Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems 40(4):1-12
7. Mensah Kwabena Patrick, Benjamin Asubam Weyori, Mighty Abra Ayidzoe (2020). Gabor Capsule Network for Plant Disease Detection, International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, Vol. 11, No. 10.
8. Mensah Kwabena Patrick, Benjamin Asubam Weyori, Mighty Abra Ayidzoe (2020). Exploring the Performance of LBP-Capsule Networks with K-Means Routing on Complex Images, Journal of King Saud University – Computer and Information Sciences, pp. 1319-1578, DOI: 10.1016/j.jksuci.2020.10.006.
9. O. Nyarko-Boateng, A. F. Adekoya, B. A. Weyori (2020). Using machine learning techniques to predict the cost of repairing hard failures in underground fiber optics networks, Journal of Big Data, Vol. 7, No. 64.
10. Owusu Nyarko-Boateng, Adebayo Felix Adekoya, Benjamin Asubam Weyori (2020). Predicting the actual location of faults in underground optical networks using linear regression, Engineering Reports, DOI: 10.1002/eng2.12304.
11. Isaac Kofi Nti, Adebayo Felix Adekoya, Benjamin Asubam Weyori (2020). Predicting Stock Market Price Movement Using Sentiment Analysis: Evidence from Ghana, Applied Computer Systems, Vol. 25, No. 1, pp. 33 – 42.
12. Owusu Nyarko-Boateng, Adebayo Felix Adekoya, Benjamin Asubam Weyori (2020). Adopting Intelligent Modelling to Trace Fault in Underground Optical Network: A Comprehensive Survey, Machine Learning and Big Financial Data, Journal of Big Data, 7(1).
13. Isaac Kofi Nti, Adebayo Felix Adekoya, Benjamin Asubam Weyori (2020). Efficient Stock-Market Prediction Using Ensemble Support Vector Machine, Open Computer Science, Vol. 10, pp 153-163.
14. Isaac Kofi Nti, Adebayo Felix Adekoya, Benjamin Asubam Weyori (2020). A comprehensive evaluation of ensemble learning for stock-market prediction, Journal of Big Data, 7(20), pp: 1-40.
15. O. Nyarko-Boateng, Faith Edem Bright Xedagbui, A. F. Adekoya, B. A. Weyori (2020). Fiber Optic Deployment Challenges and their Management in a Developing Country: A Tutorial and Case Study in Ghana, Engineering Report, DOI: 10.1002/eng2.12121.
16. Isaac Kofi Nti, Adebayo Felix Adekoya, Benjamin Asubam Weyori (2020). A comprehensive evaluation of ensemble learning for stock-market prediction, Journal of Big Data, 7(20).
17. O. Nyarko-Boateng, B. A. Weyori, Lord Anertei Tetteh (2020). Optimized Authentication Model for Online Transaction Payments, Journal of Computer Science 16(2), pp. 225-234
18. I. K. Nti, A. F. Adekoya, B. A. Weyori (2019): A Systematic Review of Fundamental and Technical Analysis of Stock Market Predictions, Artificial Intelligence Review, pp. 1-51.
19. O. Nyarko-Boateng, A. F. Adekoya, B. A. Weyori (2019): Investigating QoS and Performance of Received Signal Strength Indicator in Fiber Optics Broadband Data Communication, American Journal of Engineering and Applied, pp. 1-11.
20. I. K. Nti, A. F. Adekoya, B. A. Weyori (2019): Random Forest-Based Feature Selection of Macroeconomic Variables for Stock Market Prediction, American Journal of Engineering and Applied, 16(7), pp. 200-212.

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS
1. Mensah Kwabena Patrick, Benjamin Asubam Weyori and Ayidzoe Abra Mighty (2020), Max-Pooled Fast Learning Gabor Capsule Network, International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Computing and Data Communication Systems (icABCD)).
2. Benjamin Asubam Weyori, Francis Attiogbe, Samuel Gyamfi, PBL Framework for African Higher Education: A Case Study in UENR (Accepted in 2020 International Research Symposium on Problem-Based Learning (IRSPBL 2020))
3. Prosper Yeng, Peter Nimbe, Benjamin Asubam Weyori, Bian Yang (2019). Web Vulnerability Measures for SMEs, Proceedings of the 12th Norwegian Information Security Conference, Norway.

Ing. Dr. Benjamin Asubam Weyori is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Informatics at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) in Ghana. Benjamin is currently the Acting Director, Center for Distance Education and E-Learning. His tenure of office is from 1st August 2021 to 31st July 2023. He held the Acting Head position of the Department of Computer Science and Informatics from September 2017 to July 2019 and the Substantive Head, Department of Computer Science and Informatics from Aug. 2019 to July 2021.

Benjamin began his academic career as a Research Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science, University for Development Studies (UDS)-Navrongo Campus and later became a Lecturer in the same Department. He joined the Faculty of Information, Communication, Science and Technology at the Catholic University College of Ghana (CUCG), Sunyani as a Lecturer in 2012 before joining the University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani in January 2013.

Benjamin holds a PhD in Computer Engineering and an MPhil in Computer Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University for Development Studies, Tamale. His main research interest includes; Photonics and Fibre Technology, Computer Visions (Image Processing), Quantum Computing, Block Chain Technology, Machine Learning and Software Engineering.

PUBLICATION
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
1. Isaac Kofi Nti, Owusu Nyarko-Boateng, Adebayo Felix Adekoya, Benjamin Asubam Weyori (2021). An empirical assessment of different kernel functions on the performance of support vector machines, Bulletin of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Vol. 10, No. 6, pp. 3403 – 3411. ISSN: 2302-9285, DOI: 10.11591/eei. v10i6.3046
2. Peter Nimbe, Benjamin Asubam Weyori, Adebayo Felix Adekoya (2021). Rotation of bits: a classical and quantum perspective, Journal of Electrical Systems and Information Technology 8(4).
3. Peter Nimbe, Benjamin Asubam Weyori, Prosper Kandabongee Yeng (2021). A Framework for Quantum-Classical Cryptographic Translation, International Journal of Theoretical Physics, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10773-020-04698-5.
4. Anokye Acheampong Amponsah, Adebayo Felix Adekoya, Benjamin Asubam Weyori (2021). Blockchain in Insurance: Exploratory Analysis of Prospects and Threats, International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, Vol. 12, No. 1.
5. Isaac Kofi Nti, Adebayo Felix Adekoya, Benjamin Asubam Weyori (2021). A novel multi-source information-fusion predictive framework based on deep neural networks for accuracy enhancement in stock market prediction, Journal of Big Data, 8(1), DOI: 10.1186/s40537-020-00400-y.
6. Mensah Kwabena Patrick, Benjamin Asubam Weyori, Mighty Abra Ayidzoe (2020). Capsule network with K-Means routingfor plant disease recognition, Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems 40(4):1-12
7. Mensah Kwabena Patrick, Benjamin Asubam Weyori, Mighty Abra Ayidzoe (2020). Gabor Capsule Network for Plant Disease Detection, International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, Vol. 11, No. 10.
8. Mensah Kwabena Patrick, Benjamin Asubam Weyori, Mighty Abra Ayidzoe (2020). Exploring the Performance of LBP-Capsule Networks with K-Means Routing on Complex Images, Journal of King Saud University – Computer and Information Sciences, pp. 1319-1578, DOI: 10.1016/j.jksuci.2020.10.006.
9. O. Nyarko-Boateng, A. F. Adekoya, B. A. Weyori (2020). Using machine learning techniques to predict the cost of repairing hard failures in underground fiber optics networks, Journal of Big Data, Vol. 7, No. 64.
10. Owusu Nyarko-Boateng, Adebayo Felix Adekoya, Benjamin Asubam Weyori (2020). Predicting the actual location of faults in underground optical networks using linear regression, Engineering Reports, DOI: 10.1002/eng2.12304.
11. Isaac Kofi Nti, Adebayo Felix Adekoya, Benjamin Asubam Weyori (2020). Predicting Stock Market Price Movement Using Sentiment Analysis: Evidence from Ghana, Applied Computer Systems, Vol. 25, No. 1, pp. 33 – 42.
12. Owusu Nyarko-Boateng, Adebayo Felix Adekoya, Benjamin Asubam Weyori (2020). Adopting Intelligent Modelling to Trace Fault in Underground Optical Network: A Comprehensive Survey, Machine Learning and Big Financial Data, Journal of Big Data, 7(1).
13. Isaac Kofi Nti, Adebayo Felix Adekoya, Benjamin Asubam Weyori (2020). Efficient Stock-Market Prediction Using Ensemble Support Vector Machine, Open Computer Science, Vol. 10, pp 153-163.
14. Isaac Kofi Nti, Adebayo Felix Adekoya, Benjamin Asubam Weyori (2020). A comprehensive evaluation of ensemble learning for stock-market prediction, Journal of Big Data, 7(20), pp: 1-40.
15. O. Nyarko-Boateng, Faith Edem Bright Xedagbui, A. F. Adekoya, B. A. Weyori (2020). Fiber Optic Deployment Challenges and their Management in a Developing Country: A Tutorial and Case Study in Ghana, Engineering Report, DOI: 10.1002/eng2.12121.
16. Isaac Kofi Nti, Adebayo Felix Adekoya, Benjamin Asubam Weyori (2020). A comprehensive evaluation of ensemble learning for stock-market prediction, Journal of Big Data, 7(20).
17. O. Nyarko-Boateng, B. A. Weyori, Lord Anertei Tetteh (2020). Optimized Authentication Model for Online Transaction Payments, Journal of Computer Science 16(2), pp. 225-234
18. I. K. Nti, A. F. Adekoya, B. A. Weyori (2019): A Systematic Review of Fundamental and Technical Analysis of Stock Market Predictions, Artificial Intelligence Review, pp. 1-51.
19. O. Nyarko-Boateng, A. F. Adekoya, B. A. Weyori (2019): Investigating QoS and Performance of Received Signal Strength Indicator in Fiber Optics Broadband Data Communication, American Journal of Engineering and Applied, pp. 1-11.
20. I. K. Nti, A. F. Adekoya, B. A. Weyori (2019): Random Forest-Based Feature Selection of Macroeconomic Variables for Stock Market Prediction, American Journal of Engineering and Applied, 16(7), pp. 200-212.

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS
1. Mensah Kwabena Patrick, Benjamin Asubam Weyori and Ayidzoe Abra Mighty (2020), Max-Pooled Fast Learning Gabor Capsule Network, International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Computing and Data Communication Systems (icABCD)).
2. Benjamin Asubam Weyori, Francis Attiogbe, Samuel Gyamfi, PBL Framework for African Higher Education: A Case Study in UENR (Accepted in 2020 International Research Symposium on Problem-Based Learning (IRSPBL 2020))
3. Prosper Yeng, Peter Nimbe, Benjamin Asubam Weyori, Bian Yang (2019). Web Vulnerability Measures for SMEs, Proceedings of the 12th Norwegian Information Security Conference, Norway.

Publications