Prof. Thomas Obeng Asare

• PhD Arts and Culture
• MFA Textiles Design
• DEd. Fashion and Tailoring
• HND Fashion Design and Textiles Studies

Member of Institute of Textile and Fashion Professionals (ITFP)-Ghana    

• Garment design and manufacture
• Textiles design and manufacture
• Pattern development

• Tailored Wear Production
• Advanced Apparel Production
• Fundamental of Apparel Technology
• Product Development Technology
• Customised Garment Production

1. TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY

1. Appointments to Administrative and Other Statutory Positions
   
   Sep 2022 to date: Dean, Faculty of Creative Arts and Technology, Kuma Technical University (KsTU), Kumasi.
   Oct 2021 to Aug 2022: Vice Dean, Faculty of Creative Arts and Technology, Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), Kumasi
   
   Sep 2021 to Aug 2022: Head of Department, Department of Fashion Design and Textiles Studies, Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), Kumasi
   
   Oct 2020 to Aug 2021: Vice Dean, Faculty of Creative Arts and Technology, Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), Kumasi
   
   Nov 2019 to Aug 2020: Head of Department, Parallel Programmes Division, Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), Kumasi
   
   Sep 2019 to Nov 2020: Coordinator, Textiles and Soft Furnishing, Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), Kumasi
   
   Nov 2019 to Aug 2020: Departmental Coordinator for IDCE, Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), Kumasi
2. Membership of Boards and Committees
   
   March 2022: Member, Industry Advisory Board for Fashion Design, Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), Kumasi.
   
   May 2021: Member, Production Unit Committee, Faculty of Creative Arts and Technology, Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), Kumasi.
   
   February 2021: Member, Faculty Appointments and Promotions Review Committee, Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), Kumasi.
   
   October 2020: Member, Graduate School Board, Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), Kumasi.
   
   October 2018: Member, Research, Conference and Innovation Committee, Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), Kumasi.
3. Membership of Non-Statutory/Ad-hoc Committees
   
   May 2022: Member, Committee to Review the Appointments and Promotion. Policy, Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), Kumasi
   
   October 2020: Member, Development Project and Central Coordinating Team, Faculty of Creative Arts and Technology, Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) Kumasi.
   
   August 2020: Member, IDCE Sharing Formula Committee, Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), Kumasi.
   
   October 2020: Member, Academic Programmes Audit Team, Faculty of Creative Arts and Technology, Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), Kumasi.
   
   September 2020: Chairman, Review of Academic Programmes, Faculty of Creative Arts and Technology, Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), Kumasi.
   
   September 2019: Faculty Representative, IDCE Board, Faculty of Creative Arts and Technology, Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), Kumasi.
   
   January 2016: Member, Committee on IDCE Activities, Faculty of Creative Arts and Technology, Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), Kumasi.
   
   January 2016: Chairman, Industrial Attachment and Educational Trip Committee, Faculty of Creative Arts and Technology, Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), Kumasi.
   
    

2. NATIONAL COMMUNITY

November 2022 to date: Member, Governing Council of Ghana Bible College

January 2022: Programme Developer - Appointed by Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training as an expert to develop learning materials, assessment instrument, marking and re-marking guidelines at National Proficiency, National Certificate, and HND levels.

May 2019 to date: Member, Institute of Textiles and Fashion Professionals

September 2021: Programme Developer – Appointed by Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training as expert to generate Occupational Standards at National Proficiency, National Certificate, and HND levels.

October 2021: External Assessor, Nominated as External Assessor for Evaluation of Publication for Promotion from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer in Koforidua Technical University

September 2018: Judge – Zonal Skills Competition organised by Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training.

July 2017: Participant – Participated in National Skills Exhibition organised by Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training at Kumasi Technical University

August 2016: Part-Time Lecturer – Department of Fashion Design and Textiles Education, University of Education, Winneba

International Conference of Arts, Science and Technology (ICAST) - Kumasi Polytechnic, November 19-21, 2014.

• Obeng, M. N., Asare T. O., Crentsil, T. Fobiri, G., K. (2022). Akan Belief System and Their Influence on the Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Indigenous Orthopaedic Therapy. International Journal of Education, Culture and Society. 7(3): pp. 158-168.
•  Abdul-Fatahi, I., Papua, E., Asare, T. O. and Gyamfi, E. E. (2022). The Use of Composite Textile Techniques as Upholstery Fabric for Interior Furnishing. International Journal of Innovative Research & Development. Vol 11 Issue 3. Pp 200-213.
• Obeng, N. Asare, T. O., Abdul-Fatahi, I., Gaveh, A., Fobiri, K. G. (2022). Fashion Illusion as a Design Technique in Addressing Potbelly Challenges Among Men. American Journal of Art and Design. 7(2) pp. 52-61.
•  Osei, J, Dogbey, R, Asare, T. O. and Nyarko, M. O. (2021). Prospects of Beads in Garment Production in Ghana. ADRRI Journal of Arts and Social Sciences. VOL. 18, No. 1 (6), pp. 34-53.
•  Obeng, M. N., George, K. F., Maud, S., Asare, T. O., Abdul-Razak, S. Y. (2021). Maslow’s theory of needs as a spice in conceptual designing. International Design and Art journal IDA. Vol 3 Issue 2: pp. 234-245.
•  Ayesu, S. M, Asare, T. O., Siaw, A. O, Nyarko, M. O, Howard, E. K, Kansanba, R. F and Asare, K. (2020). An integrated concept to 3D Innovations in Garment Manufacture. International Journal of Fashion Technology & Textile Engineering. 2(1) pp. 1-6.
•  Ankai, P. M. H., Ato, M. E., Asare, T. O. and Bedu, K. S. (2019). The Need for Customized Academic Dresses for the Tertiary Institutions in Ghana: A Study of Kumasi Technical University Community. American Journal of Art and Design. Vol. 4, No. 3, 2019, pp. 31-40.
•  Asare, T. O., Ibrahim, A. F. and Nyarko, M. O. (2019). Occupational Health and Safety Status of The Workers in The Garment Industry in Ghana. Institute of Textiles and Fashion Professionals in Ghana. Vol. 1, Issue 2, pp. 01-20.
• Howard, P., Essuman, A. M. and Asare, T. O. (2019). Strategies for Determining the Production Cost and Pricing of Garments in Ghana: A Study of the Fashion Industries. International Journal of Business and Social Science, Vol. 10 • No. 3
• Asare, T. O., Ibrahim, A. F. and Howard, P. (2019). Prospects and Challenges of Smock Production in Ghana: A Case Study of Tamale Metropolis. Institute of Textiles and Fashion Professionals in Ghana. Vol. 1, Issue 1, pp. 37-50
•  Ibrahim, A. F., Asare, T. O., and Asare, D. K. (2016). Clothing Purchasing Decision Practices of Ghanaian Homemakers: A Case Study of The Shama District of Western Region, Ghana. International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations. Vol. 4, Issue 2, pp. 158-171.
•  Asare, T. O., Narh-Korley, E. and Ahiabor, R. (2018). Client Deadline Approach in the Clothing and Textiles Industries in Ghana: A Study of Kumasi Metropolis. The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies. Vol. 6, Issue 2. Pp 255-264
•  Asare, T. O., Ibrahim, A. F. and Asare, D. K. (2016). The influence of Social Cultural and Psychological Factors on the Selection of Clothing among Female Students of Kumasi Polytechnic, Ghana. International Journal of Engineering Research and Review Vol 4, Issue 4, pp, 20-29
•  Afi, N. P. Asare, T. O. and Ibrahim, A. F. (2015). Evaluation of the Challenges of 21st Century on Quality Assurance of Higher Fashion Education in Ghana. IISTE-Journal of Arts and Design Studies. Vol. 29 (2015)
• Asare, T. O., Ibrahim, A. F. and Duyan, M. A. (2015). The possibilities of converting Akan Totems into Textile Designs for ceremonial cloth: A means for checking the abuse of Totems in Ghana. IISTE-Journal of Arts and Design Studies. Vol 30 (2015)
• T. O. Asare, E. K. Howard and Peligah, Y. S. (2014). The Socio-Cultural Significance of Akan Totems in Textile Designs: A Means for Preservation of Wildlife in Ghana. The International Journal of Science & Technoledge: Vol 2 Issue 6.