Dr. Elijah Kusi is an accomplished researcher in architectural and construction engineering, with expertise spanning structural design, sustainable building systems, and energy-efficient construction. His work integrates advanced engineering principles with environmental sustainability, focusing on efficient energy utilization in buildings, green construction, and the sustainable management of the built environment. Dr. Kusi’s research has produced several high-impact publications addressing critical issues in construction and environmental performance. Notably, his study on Energy consumption and carbon emission of conventional and green buildings using Building Information Modelling (BIM) offers significant insights into reducing energy use and emissions through digital modeling and sustainable design practices. His investigations into Mitigating the effects of delay risk in building construction projects in Ghana and Assessing knowledge management and time performance of building construction projects contribute practical frameworks for improving project efficiency and governance in the construction industry. Additionally, his work on Exploring the anti-corruption abilities of e-procurement in Ghanaian mining companies demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach that connects construction management with ethical and digital innovations. Through a focus on real-world challenges, Dr. Kusi’s research advances sustainable construction practices and supports global environmental objectives. His cumulative scholarly output has earned 19 citations across 4 documents, with an h-index of 2, indicating growing academic recognition. Dr. Kusi’s multidisciplinary contributions, blending research, practice, and innovation, position him as a rising leader in sustainable construction and make him a strong contender for recognition through the Best Researcher Award.
Featured Publications
Kusi, E., & Boateng, I., & Danso, H. (2025). Energy consumption and carbon emission of conventional and green buildings using building information modelling (BIM). International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 43(4), 826–854.
Wepari, J. W., Donkor, M. B., & Kusi, E. (2024). Mitigating the effects of delay risk in building construction projects in Ghana. Cogent Engineering, 11(1), 2345522.
Barajei, C., Obiri-Yeboah, K., Kusi, E., Mohammed, A. M. Z., Osman, A. M., & others. (2023). Exploring the anti-corruption abilities of e-procurement in Ghanaian mining companies. The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, 89(6).
Gyimah, F., Alkanam, K. N., Kusi, E., & Simpeh, F. (2023). Assessing knowledge management and time performance of building construction projects in Ghana. Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, 13(1), 74–88.
Kusi, E., Appiah-Kubi, E., Kusi, E., Simpeh, F., Barajei, C., & Gyimah, F. (2025). Thermal comfort in existing naturally ventilated university classroom: Validation of measured values by simulated values through BIM. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 10(4).