Emmanuel Clarke, PhD—widely known as Professor Clarke—resides in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina, where he serves as Chairman of Clarke Publishing Group. He is married and the father of four children.

Professor Clarke’s academic foundation is rooted in rigorous technical training. He earned an Associate Degree in Computer Programming from Mercer County College, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. He later completed dual Master’s degrees in Computer Science and Management Information Systems at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), where he also earned his PhD in Computer Science. His doctoral research focused on Human‑Centered Computing, with emphasis on Genetic Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, and Biomimicry.

Across his career, Professor Clarke has emerged as a pioneering educator, author, and innovator whose work continues to shape minds and institutions. He has authored more than ten books, many of which are widely used throughout Liberian schools and universities. His teaching career spans Mercer County Community College and Burlington County College in New Jersey; Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Connecticut; United Methodist University in Liberia; and his current post at Forsyth Technical College in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina.

His commitment to service extends far beyond the classroom. He has trained Liberians and other Africans in cybersecurity, literacy, and entrepreneurship, and in 2012 led the development of Liberia’s first K–12 Technology Curriculum for computer literacy—a project typically costing the Ministry of Education $250,000, which he provided entirely pro bono.

Professor Clarke is also a seasoned entrepreneur. His ventures include ATEC MicroSystem—later acquired by Richardson Global—Clarke Publishing Group, CB Data Solutions Inc., and a partnership in LarManuel Systems, Inc. His entrepreneurial leadership has supported the growth of numerous startups and created meaningful employment opportunities in both the United States and Liberia.

Selected Publications:

  • Entrepreneurship: The Secrets Schools & Religions Will Never Teach You—How to Fail Your Way to Success (scheduled for release 12/10/2027)
  • Computer Concepts for Liberian Schools, Jr. & Sr. High Edition
  • In Tears and Blood: Growing Up With Technology
  • Elementary Computer Lab Manual
  • Computer Concepts for Liberian Schools, Sr. High Lab Manual
  • Computer Concepts for Liberian Schools, Jr. High Lab Manual
  • Golden Minds, Grade One Language Arts for Liberian Schools
  • In Tears and Blood
  • The Fraternal Deception
  • So Far to Run: The Memoir of a Liberian Refugee (ghostwritten)
  • Computer Concepts for Colleges and Universities
  • Modern Computer Applications for Colleges and Universities
  • Preparing for the Digital Workplace: Universities & Colleges Computer Concepts
  • A Look at the Digital Workplace: Computer Concepts for Colleges & Universities

Since beginning his teaching career in 2004, Professor Clarke has served at:

  1. Mercer County Community College (New Jersey)
  2. Burlington County College (New Jersey)
  3. Western Connecticut State University (Danbury, Connecticut)
  4. United Methodist University (Liberia)
  5. Forsyth Technical College (North Carolina)
  6. The University of Liberia

He also serves on several boards of directors, contributing his expertise to organizations committed to education, innovation, and community advancement.