Ing. Ebenezer Kwadjo Dankyi —
Automotive EngineerEV & Hybrid SpecialistTechnical ConsultantUniversity LecturerFounder of AETS
More than three decades of experience across advanced diagnostics, vehicle electronics, and hybrid and electric vehicle technology.
Advanced DiagnosticsHybrid & Electric VehiclesCAN · LIN · FlexRayBattery Management SystemsTechnical LeadershipAutomotive EthernetPower ElectronicsFleet Engineering
Advanced DiagnosticsHybrid & Electric VehiclesCAN · LIN · FlexRayBattery Management SystemsTechnical LeadershipAutomotive EthernetPower ElectronicsFleet Engineering
30+
01 — Profile
Built on experience. Driven by innovation.
A practical engineering career spanning workshop operations, diagnostics, technical management, consultancy and training, and now the move from conventional vehicles to electrified mobility.
As Founder and Technical Director of AETS Ghana Ltd, Ing. Dankyi has spent twenty years building a multidisciplinary automotive engineering and diagnostics organisation in Accra. As a Lecturer at Koforidua Technical University, he trains the next generation of automotive engineers in advanced engine management, vehicle electronics and electric, hybrid and fuel-cell vehicles.
Ebenezer Kwadjo Dankyi
Engineer · Entrepreneur · Educator
30+
Years of automotive engineering experience
20
Years leading AETS Ghana Ltd
5
International & national awards
3
Continents of professional recognition
02 — Engineering
Technical expertise
Bringing together mechanical engineering, modern vehicle electronics, in-vehicle networks, diagnostics and electrified powertrains.
/01
Advanced Vehicle Diagnostics
Systematic fault diagnosis, scan-tool interpretation, live data analysis, module communication and root-cause investigation.
Live dataRoot causeScan tools
/02
EV & Hybrid Systems
High-voltage architecture, battery systems, BMS, VCU, OBC, DC/DC, charging and EV network diagnostics.
HVBMSVCUOBC
/03
Vehicle Communication
CAN, LIN, FlexRay and Automotive Ethernet, applied to diagnostics, maintenance and component replacement.
CANLINFlexRayEthernet
/04
Electrical & Electronic Systems
Power distribution, grounds, fuses, relays, sensors, actuators, control modules and network-level troubleshooting.
Automotive technical assessment, fleet engineering, competency development and professional diagnostic training.
FleetAssessmentTraining
03 — Journey
Professional timeline
From workshop management to engineering leadership and advanced automotive technology.
1998to 1999
Workshop Operations
Workshop Manager
Early technical leadership and hands-on experience running workshop operations.
2000to 2002
Service Management
Service Advisor
Customer-facing service management, repair coordination and technical communication.
2002to 2005
Technical Advisory
Deputy Technical Advisor
Broader technical responsibility and vehicle diagnostic support.
2006to present
AETS Ghana Ltd · Accra
Founder & Technical Director
Building Automobile Engineering and Technical Services (AETS) into a multidisciplinary automotive engineering and diagnostics organisation.
2021to present
Koforidua Technical University
Lecturer, Automotive Engineering
Teaching advanced engine management, diagnostics, electrical and electronic systems, chassis and safety systems, parts management, and modern electric, hybrid and fuel-cell vehicles.
04 — Academic
Education & applied engineering
Formal engineering education and advanced EV study, combined with field experience and applied research in vehicle systems, diagnostics and electrified mobility.
MSc
MSc Mechanical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
2018 — 2020
PG EV
EV Engineering Design
Postgraduate study, Great Lakes Institute of Management, New Delhi
Postgraduate
B-Tech
B-Tech Automotive Engineering
Koforidua Technical University
2013 — 2015
HND
HND Automotive Engineering
Accra Technical University
1995 — 1998
Research focus: Vehicle Communication Protocols
How in-vehicle communication protocols affect mechanical maintenance and component replacement.
Applied interest: Connected Vehicle Architecture
CAN, LIN, FlexRay and Automotive Ethernet in modern vehicle platforms.
05 — Recognition
Awards & honours
Recognised across Europe, Africa and North America for engineering excellence, leadership, innovation and high-quality automotive service.
2026London United Kingdom
Automobile Engineering Excellence Award
Presented by the Bold Solutions Group (BSG) at the Africa–UK Diaspora Trade Mission Summit and Awards in London.
For contributions to automobile engineering, technical excellence and industry leadership.
2024Tanzania East Africa
Africa Most Professional Award – Engineering Services
Presented by The Business Executives (TBE) Group, Africa, at the Africa Outstanding Professionals Awards in Tanzania.
For exceptional professionalism, technical competence and excellence in engineering services.
2022
Workshop of the Year Award
Autochek Ghana. For workshop performance, timely service, customer satisfaction and quality maintenance and repair.
2020
World Leader Business Person Award
World Confederation of Businesses (WORLDCOB), Houston, USA. For leadership, innovation, strategic management and business excellence.
2020
The Bizz Business Excellence Award
World Confederation of Businesses (WORLDCOB), Houston, USA. For business excellence and leadership.
06 — Impact
Selected achievements
Building an enterprise, solving hard technical problems, improving operations, developing skills and engaging with the wider industry.
01 · Honoree Speaker
Africa–UK Diaspora Trade & Investment Summit, United Kingdom
“Africa’s Automotive and Technical Sectors Expansion: Opportunities for International Investment and Technology Exchange for Building a Stronger Automobile Industry Across the Continent.”
02
18%
Operational Efficiency & Revenue Growth
Invested in advanced workshop technology and equipment to improve service quality, cut vehicle downtime and grow revenue by 18%.
03
Founder & CEO, AETS
Founded AETS in 2006 and built it into a respected automotive service organisation in Accra, delivering vehicle repairs, maintenance and advanced technical services.
04
Unique Service Model
Designed and implemented a service model focused on customer satisfaction, which earned strong client loyalty and industry recognition.
05
Cost-Effective Technical Solutions
Delivered fast, effective fixes for complex vehicle repair problems, reducing service delays and improving workshop efficiency.
06
Technician Skills Development
Deepened technicians’ understanding of automotive components and machinery, raising technical proficiency and service quality.
07 — Research
Research & applied projects
Selected academic and applied engineering projects covering EV powertrains, battery systems, power electronics, vehicle networking and automotive security.
Aug 2024Applied Project
Electric Motor Design for EV Applications
Designed a permanent-magnet motor concept for electric two-wheelers in Ansys Maxwell, balancing performance, efficiency, durability, power, weight and size.
Ansys MaxwellPM motor
Jul 2024Applied Project
Advanced Power Converter Design & Chargers
Designed overvoltage protection for a 48 V DC-DC synchronous buck converter using crowbar or clamping circuits, accounting for threshold, response time, reset behaviour and component tolerances.
48 V DC-DCBuck converter
May 2024Applied Project
Advanced Battery Modelling & Analysis
Built a MATLAB model of a 3P7S EV battery pack with voltage and current measurement, using a 2RC model to replicate real-time charging and discharging behaviour.
MATLAB3P7S2RC
Apr 2024Applied Project
Battery Technology & Control Systems
Developed a BMS protection model that continuously monitors battery voltage, current and temperature and acts to protect against unsafe operating conditions.
BMSProtection
Feb 2024Applied Project
Electric Motors & Power Converters
Implemented a linear PMSM model based on differential equations to simulate field-oriented control and test how motor parameters affect performance.
PMSMFOC
Jan 2024Applied Project
EV Foundations — Range Estimation
Created a MATLAB/Simulink range estimation model based on longitudinal vehicle dynamics, with parametric analysis of the factors that affect EV range.
SimulinkVehicle dynamics
2020MSc Thesis · KNUST
Analysis of Automotive Controller Area Network System
“Analysis of Automotive Controller Area Network System, Common Faults, Investigation and Repair”, a study aimed at improving CAN fault diagnosis and repair methods.
CAN busFault analysis
2015B-Tech Project · KTU
Automobile Immobiliser Test Bench
“Design and Construction of Automobile Test Bench for Testing, Repairing and Remapping of Vehicle Immobilizer Systems.”
ImmobiliserSecurity
1998HND Project · ATU
Motor Vehicle Service Station Design
“Layout of A Motor Vehicle Service Station, Safety and Pollution Control”, covering service-station safety, working conditions and environmental impact.
Facility designSafety
08 — Publications
Online publications
Selected technical writing for a general audience on electric vehicle adoption and modern vehicle diagnosis.
2024 · Article
Electric Vehicle Adoption Challenge: Navigating the Impact of Electric Vehicles on Ghana’s Socio-Economic Landscape
Published online through MyJoyOnline and GhanaWeb.
Speaking and training engagements on modern vehicle technology, workshop management and diagnostic skills.
Koforidua Technical University
Shaping the next generation of automotive engineers.
2023
Training Consultant
VRA Training Academy
Trained 20 workshop technicians and 10 managers in modern vehicle technologies, management systems, diagnostic techniques, diagnostic equipment and fault analysis.
Akuse
2020
Lead Speaker
CILT Vehicle Maintenance Management Seminar
Lead speaker at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Vehicle Maintenance Management Seminar (VMMS), and a participant in maintenance seminars run by recognised bodies across Ghana.
Accra
2017
Training Consultant
Zoomlion Ghana Ltd
Trained workshop technicians in vehicle management systems, diagnosis and using diagnostic equipment for fault finding.
Accra
2016
Training Consultant
Automotive Master Craftsman Technicians, NVTI
Trained master craftsman technicians in engine management systems, diagnosis and using diagnostic equipment for fault finding.
Kokomlemle, Accra
Engineering is not only about repairing what has failed; it is about understanding the system well enough to prevent failure, improve reliability and prepare for what comes next.
Ing. Ebenezer Kwadjo Dankyi
10 — Faith & Service
Faith that informs. Service that transforms.
Receiving a Citation of Honour for his service as District Lay Representative to the Ga Presbytery.
For more than three decades, my Christian faith has been a foundation for service, leadership, discipleship and my commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others.
My journey as an engineer, educator, entrepreneur and technical leader has developed alongside a parallel calling to serve the Body of Christ.
As a member of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, I have had the privilege of serving in leadership, evangelism, discipleship and preaching roles. My service has also reached beyond the institutional boundaries of the Presbyterian Church, reflecting my conviction that the Christian calling is ultimately a calling to serve God and humanity.
A journey of Christian service
1996 — Present
1996 — 2000
Youth President
Led young people and contributed to youth fellowship, Christian development, participation and outreach.
2000 — Present
Lay Preacher & Minister of the Gospel
Serving in preaching, evangelism, Christian fellowship, discipleship and the spiritual growth of individuals and communities.
2010 — 2014
Presbyter (Elder)
Contributed to congregational leadership, pastoral support, Christian fellowship and church administration within the Presbyterian Church of Ghana.
2014 — 2020
District Director, Mission & Evangelism
Taking the Christian message beyond the walls of the church through evangelism, outreach, discipleship and community engagement.
2018 · Seoul, South Korea — Milestone
Commissioned in Disciple-Making Ministry
One of the most significant milestones in my Christian journey.
“Christian leadership should not merely gather people. It should develop people, equip believers and reproduce responsible Christian leaders.”
2020 — 2024
District Lay Representative, Ga Presbytery
Represented the district on the Ga Presbytery Council, taking part in the wider governance, deliberation and mission of the Church.
2023 · Abetifi Kwahu
Commissioner, 19th General Assembly
Served as a Commissioner to the 19th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, drawing on years of congregational leadership, mission, evangelism and lay representation.
Beyond the Church Walls
Serving the wider Body of Christ
The Presbyterian Church of Ghana has been an important home for my service, and I also seek to serve, encourage, mentor and work with Christians beyond the Presbyterian tradition.
Faith & Professional Leadership
Where faith meets leadership.
My Christian faith shapes how I carry out my professional responsibilities, whether I am leading an engineering organisation, teaching students, mentoring technicians, advising clients or working with professional institutions.
For me, professional success and Christian service are not competing identities. They are two sides of a life built around purpose, responsibility and service to others.
01Integrity
02Servanthood
03Stewardship
04Excellence
05Compassion
06Accountability
07Mentorship
Closing Statement
Still called to serve.
My journey continues. The titles and positions may change, but the calling remains the same:
