About CurGen Academic Press

Prof. Kofi Agyekum is an Associate Professor of Building Performance and Sustainability in the Department of Construction Technology and Management at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana, and a Commonwealth Academic Fellow of Loughborough University, United Kingdom. He is an accomplished academic, internationally recognized researcher, professional quantity surveyor, research mentor and institutional leader whose work advances knowledge, policy and practice in sustainable construction, circular economy, building performance, construction project management and digital transformation. His interdisciplinary scholarship integrates building technology, engineering, management, sustainability science and emerging digital technologies to address critical challenges confronting the built environment, particularly in developing economies.
Prof. Agyekum holds a PhD, MPhil and BSc in Building Technology, all obtained from KNUST. With more than a decade of university teaching and research experience, he has progressed through the academic ranks of Assistant Lecturer, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor. His research interests encompass building pathology and moisture management, sustainable building design and assessment, circular construction, design for deconstruction and adaptability, design for maintainability, resource efficiency, sustainable procurement, net-zero buildings, climate-resilient infrastructure, construction project performance, artificial intelligence and digital innovation in the built environment. His research combines theoretical development and empirical investigation with a commitment to generating practical solutions for industry, informing policy and improving the sustainability, resilience and performance of buildings and construction projects.
His research productivity is reflected in a substantial international publication portfolio comprising more than 300 peer-reviewed journal articles, over 40 book chapters, five books, four edited books and more than 60 refereed conference papers. His scholarship addresses critical and emerging issues in circular construction, sustainable building delivery, design for greater efficiency, building maintenance, dampness control, sustainable procurement, responsible artificial intelligence and the adoption of innovative construction technologies. He has also contributed to international knowledge development through the co-editing of Research Companion on Circularity, Deconstruction and Adaptability in Green Buildings, published by Edward Elgar Publishing, alongside scholarly contributions on resilient infrastructure, construction safety, research methodology and peer review. These contributions demonstrate his commitment to connecting rigorous academic inquiry with the practical, professional and policy needs of the construction sector.
A significant distinction of Prof. Agyekum’s academic career is his verified international research standing across several subject areas. According to certificates issued by Scholarly Index for its 2026 Top1000 Scholar edition, he is ranked 19th in the world and 1st in Ghana in Public Procurement and Policy, based on the 2021–2025 impact window. He is also ranked 22nd globally and 1st in Ghana in Construction Project Management and Performance, and 23rd globally and 1st in Ghana in Sustainable Building Design and Assessment, both for the 2021–2025 impact window. In Facilities and Workplace Management, he holds a ranking of 19th globally and 1st in Ghana for the 2021–2025 impact window, while his lifetime-impact ranking in this category places him 93rd globally and 2nd in Ghana. In the broader subfield of Building and Construction, he is ranked 182nd globally and 1st in Ghana for the 2021–2025 impact window. His lifetime-impact ranking in Construction Project Management and Performance places him 228th globally and 2nd in Ghana. In addition, SciRank Global has recognised him among the World’s Top 5% Scientists in its 2025 Global Scientist Index. Together, these distinctions underscore his research visibility and influence across construction management, sustainable building design, public procurement, facilities management and the wider built environment.
Prof. Agyekum provides substantial international service to scholarly publishing and research quality assurance. He serves as Associate Editor of the Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology (Emerald Publishing) and PLOS ONE, and has previously served as Associate Editor of Green Technologies and Sustainability (Elsevier). He also contributes to the editorial governance of journals including Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (Emerald), Construction Innovation (Emerald) and Buildings, alongside editorial responsibilities at KNUST. He has reviewed more than 700 manuscripts for over 100 international journals published by Elsevier, Emerald, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis, Wiley, MDPI and other scholarly publishers. His contributions to peer review have earned multiple distinctions, including Outstanding Reviewer awards from Taylor & Francis and Emerald Literati. He has also contributed to internationally recognized research that has received awards for scholarly quality, citation impact and influence.
Beyond research and publishing, Prof. Agyekum has extensive experience in academic leadership, postgraduate education, research governance and institutional development. His leadership and service at KNUST include chairing the Faculty of Built Environment Research and Conferences Committee and the College of Art and Built Environment Public/Guest Lecture Committee, serving on college and faculty boards, contributing to the University’s research and grants agenda, and supporting curriculum development, academic assessment and quality assurance. He has supervised research at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including doctoral, MPhil and MSc programmes, and remains committed to mentoring emerging scholars, strengthening research capacity and promoting high standards in academic writing and scholarly publishing.
His international research collaborations extend across Africa, Europe, Asia and North America, reflecting a sustained commitment to interdisciplinary inquiry and global knowledge exchange. Prof. Agyekum is a Project Management Professional (PMP), a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and a Principal Engineer of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana. His professional and academic activities are guided by a commitment to research excellence, professional integrity, capacity building and the translation of evidence into meaningful improvements in policy and practice. Through his combined contributions to research, education, professional service and academic leadership, he continues to advance sustainable, circular, resilient and digitally enabled buildings and construction systems in Ghana and internationally.