About
A life shaped by curiosity, purpose, and progress.
My work brings together enterprise technology leadership, research, higher education, and a belief that knowledge should create practical value.
The person behind the work
Emmanuel Kojo Gyamfi, Ph.D.
Many people know me as Kojo Yesu . The name is rooted in my Ghanaian heritage and personal story. Born on Christmas Day, I came to be known as Yesu — the Twi name for Jesus — alongside Kojo, my Ghanaian name.
Professionally, I work at the intersection of information technology, cybersecurity, enterprise leadership, and applied research. My experience spans enterprise operations and digital transformation as well as teaching, research, and mentorship.
I completed my Ph.D. in Information Technology at the University of Cincinnati in 2026. My doctoral work investigated security, privacy, and farmer data rights in IoT-enabled smart farming systems.
A global outlook.
A grounded purpose.
What guides me
Three principles, one direction.
Intellectual curiosity
Approaching complex systems with thoughtful questions, rigorous inquiry, and a willingness to keep learning.
Responsible technology
Recognizing that security, privacy, governance, and human impact should be part of technical progress.
Practical impact
Connecting strategy and research with implementation, collaboration, and real-world value.
Education
Academic foundation.
Ph.D. in Information Technology
Dissertation: Security, Privacy, and Farmer Data Rights in IoT-Enabled Smart Farming: Evidence Synthesis, Market Benchmarking, and Policy-Driven Governance Framework.
M.S. in Information Technology
B.S. in Information Technology
Beyond work
There is always more to the story.
Outside professional and academic life, I enjoy jazz piano and bass guitar, hiking, road trips, reading about emerging technology, and participating in community and youth mentorship.
Those interests reflect the same curiosity, creativity, and collaborative spirit I bring to my work.