Profile

Cybersecurity Expert, Academic Leader & Digital Transformation Advocate

About Dr. Patricia Ghann

Dr. Patricia Ghann is a seasoned Computer Science Lecturer, Researcher, and Higher Education Leader with over 15 years of experience in academia and digital capacity building.

She holds a PhD in Computer Application and Technology with specialization in Information Security from Jiangsu University, China; an MSc in Computer Science from De Montfort University, UK; and a BSc in Renewable Natural Resources Management from KNUST, Ghana.

Currently serving as a Senior Lecturer and Dean of Students' Affairs at Koforidua Technical University, she has taught both undergraduate and postgraduate students in courses such as Data Structures, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, and Web Development.

Dr. Ghann is also the Executive Director of Webbase Consult, where she leads digital skills training, entrepreneurship support, and women-in-tech initiatives. She plays a pivotal role as the Eastern Regional Ambassador for the Women in Cybersecurity Ghana Chapter (WiCyG) and has developed partnerships between academia, industry, and international institutions to promote inclusive education and innovation.

Recognized For

  • Designing and implementing impactful academic programs and institutional policies
  • Mentoring hundreds of students in research, innovation, and career development
  • Advocating for digital transformation and cybersecurity awareness across Ghana
  • Leading women-in-tech initiatives and promoting gender equality in STEM
  • Building strategic partnerships between academia and industry

Research Focus

Her research interests focus on cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and access control systems. She has contributed significantly to the field through publications and practical implementations in information security.

Cybersecurity Research
Access Control Systems
Ethical Hacking

Areas of Expertise

Cybersecurity Academic Leadership Digital Transformation Research Supervision Higher Education Management Women in Tech Software Engineering Innovation in Education

Education

  • PhD - Computer Application and Technology (Information Security), Jiangsu University, China
  • MSc - Computer Science, De Montfort University, UK
  • BSc - Renewable Natural Resources Management, KNUST, Ghana

Current Roles

  • Senior Lecturer & Dean of Students' Affairs, Koforidua Technical University
  • Executive Director, Webbase Consult
  • Eastern Regional Ambassador, Women in Cybersecurity Ghana Chapter