Popular UMaT Lecturer Prof. Kumi-Boateng Named New Vice-Chancellor
- Popular UMaT professor known for a viral video taking students to the farm has landed a major appointment at the Tarkwa-based institution, earning widespread attention
- The accomplished academic was appointed following an official statement issued after the University Council approved the Search Committee’s recommendation
- The appointment has sparked widespread celebration online, with many highlighting his role as a Pentecost elder of PIWC Tarkwa and his inspiring academic journey
One of the well-regarded and widely admired lecturers at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, Professor Bernard Kumi-Boateng, has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the institution.
Source: UGC
The appointment, which takes effect from August 1, 2026, was announced in a statement issued by Professor Goski Alabi, Chairperson of the UMaT Governing Council.
According to the statement, the University Council approved the appointment after carefully reviewing the report submitted by the Search Committee.
The decision was based on Prof. Kumi-Boateng’s strong academic background, extensive leadership experience, and his proven ability to support and drive the university’s strategic direction.
The Council also expressed appreciation for the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, acknowledging the significant role played in advancing the growth, visibility, and overall development of UMaT during the tenure of office.
Read the full statement in the Facebook post below.
About Prof. Bernard Kumi-Boateng
University of Mines and Technology Professor Bernard Kumi-Boateng is a respected scholar and currently serves as Dean of the Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Studies.
Professor Kumi is a Full Professor of Geomatic Engineering, widely respected for his ability to bridge academia and industry through innovative engagement and strong leadership.
With 19 years of experience in teaching, research, and extension services, he has made significant contributions to academic development at both national and international levels.
He is also well recognised for his extensive administrative experience within University of Mines and Technology, where he has played key leadership roles.
Internationally, he holds several academic appointments, serving as External Moderator for the Department of Geospatial and Space Technology at the University of Nairobi in Kenya, Visiting Professor at the University of the Gambia, and External Examiner at the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), Netherlands.
Read the Facebook details below.
He also contributed to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), serving on major committees between 2013 and 2021, including the National Committee and the International Final Awards and Examiners’ Appointments Committee.
Prof. Kumi-Boateng has contributed extensively to curriculum development and academic quality assurance across several technical universities in Ghana.
He has also worked on international academic and research initiatives, including roles with the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Programme, the Newton Fund under the UK National Commission for UNESCO, and World Bank-sponsored benchmarking workshops for African universities.
His consultancy work spans project management, environmental management, cadastral surveying, drone surveys, resettlement planning, and sustainable community development, with combined consultancy and grant earnings of GH¢ 444,739,882.98 since 2007.
He is affiliated with several professional bodies, including the Ghana Institution of Surveyors, the Ghana Institution of Engineers, the West African Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, and multiple international geospatial and engineering associations.
Outside his professional acumen, Prof. Kumi-Boateng is a staunch Christian and an elder of the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Tarkwa.
Source: UGC
UMaT lecturer takes students to farm
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that a senior lecturer at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) has captured online attention with a creative and entertaining approach to teaching.
Professor Bernard Kumi-Boateng, Associate Professor in Geomatic Engineering, took his students out of the classroom and into the field, turning a routine lecture into a lively, hands-on learning experience.
The widely circulated Facebook video shows Professor Kumi-Boateng leading a group of students across farmland, demonstrating practical fieldwork techniques while keeping the atmosphere light and engaging.
Source: YEN.com.gh
