Research & Scholarship
My research sits at the intersection of education, culture, technology, communication, and community development — with a focus on creating meaningful solutions for real-world challenges.
Research Areas
My research explores how technology, culture, and communication can be leveraged to promote inclusive education, equitable opportunities, and stronger communities.
Developing AR, VR, and AI applications for educational engagement, with a focus on accessibility and cultural relevance in STEM contexts.
Analyzing African oral traditions, particularly Ananse folklore, as epistemological frameworks for modern education and digital storytelling.
Advancing interdisciplinary educational models that integrate arts, recreation, and African heritage into science and technology curricula.
Exploring how digital narrative forms can preserve cultural heritage and empower marginalized voices in media ecosystems.
Designing participatory learning models that center community needs, especially for rural and underserved populations in Africa and beyond.
Examining how organizations, governments, and social movements use communication strategies on issues of gender, religion, and social justice.
Investigating the semiotic, rhetorical, and cultural dimensions of media representation, with focus on African political and religious communication.
My Research Philosophy
My work is guided by a commitment to use education, culture, media, and technology as tools for empowerment, equity, and global collaboration. The Central Purpose reflects my belief that these areas are interconnected and essential for building more inclusive, informed, and resilient communities.
“Education, culture, media, and technology are not separate pursuits — they are interconnected tools for creating a more inclusive and connected world.”
— Daniel Appiah Gyekye
Research in Practice
My research is not only theoretical — it is deeply grounded in real-world applications, from classrooms and communities in Ghana to academic and policy spaces in the United States.
Prototypes
Interactive AR experiences developed as part of my dissertation research on African folklore and STEM education.
Immersive AR prototype on African folklore and STEM. Built on itch.io.
Immersive media AR prototype on African folklore for environmental education. Built with Snapchat Lens.
Grants
School of Journalism and Communication, University of Oregon · Research Assistant
School of Journalism and Communication, University of Oregon
Published Research
Discover Education
This study explores how virtual reality and gamification can enhance STEM learning for speech impaired learners in Ghana, highlighting opportunities for more inclusive and accessible education through emerging technologies.
Cogent Social Sciences
Read publication: Activism and Civic Engagement on YouTube: Analyzing Reactions to Kamala Harris' LGBTQ+ Comments in GhanaBook Chapter
Read publication: Confronting LGBTQ Issues in Strategic Communication: President Akuffo Addo's Response to the LGBTQ Bill in GhanaJournal of Religion in Africa
Read publication: The Rhetoric of Ghanaian Religious CommunicationResearchGate
Read publication: A Semiotic Analysis of the Ghanaian Coat of Arms: Decoding History, Language, Ideology, Denotation, and ConnotationLet’s Collaborate
I am always open to research collaborations, speaking engagements, and projects that align with my work.
