Ho Technical University (HTU) has chalked another feat of academic excellence, emerging as the leading technical university in Ghana in the 2026 AD Scientific Index.
Ten of its distinguished academics have been ranked among the country’s top 1000 scholars, a development that cements HTU’s growing reputation as a centre of research and innovation.
The honoured academics are Prof. Edem Azila Gbetor, Prof. Courage Sedem Dzah, Prof. Christopher Mensah, Prof. Ben Honyenuga, Dr. Mathew Quayson, Prof. Maxwell Selase Akple, Prof. Richard Fiifi Turkson, Prof. Deodat Emilson Adenutsi, Dr. Maxwell Kwame Boakye, and Dr. Selase Kofi Adanu. Their inclusion reflects HTU’s diverse contributions across engineering, applied sciences, business, and community-focused studies.
The AD Scientific Index, which evaluates scholars based on their h-index, citations, and productivity, has also ranked HTU among the top 20 universities in Ghana. The university has steadily risen from 25th position in 2024, to 21st in 2025, and now proudly occupies the 20th spot in 2026. This upward climb demonstrates HTU’s sustained commitment to advancing research excellence and institutional visibility.
Speaking on the achievement, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ben Honyenuga described the recognition as a source of pride and motivation. He noted that HTU’s strong representation — the highest among Ghana’s technical universities — affirms the institution’s dedication to nurturing scholarship that resonates both locally and globally.
With this latest feat, HTU stands tall among its peers, proving that technical universities can be powerhouses of knowledge creation and innovation. The recognition of its academics in the AD Scientific Index, coupled with its rise into the nation’s top 20 universities, is not only a celebration of scholarly excellence but also a beacon of institutional pride and promise for the future.