WAiC Members Directory

I am a dedicated and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor and BSc student of Olabisi Onabanjo University with a strong academic background in construction, cost management and project estimation. A graduate of the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ilaro,  Ogun state, with a passion for delivering quality,  cost effective and sustainable construction solutions.

Praise Ayirioritse Edun is a Master’s student in Design and Construction Project Management at Chalmers University of Technology. She is at the beginning of her research journey and is developing her interests around narrative methods, digitalisation, and quality in construction. She is curious about how stories and lived experiences can deepen our understanding of how construction projects are managed and delivered, and how digital tools can support better quality outcomes. Through WAIC, she hopes to learn from established women researchers, connect with peers across the built environment, and gain the mentorship and skills needed to shape her research direction.

Dr Elizabeth Motunrayo Ojo-Fafore is an independent researcher,  PhD in Engineering Management from University of Johannesburg,South Africa. She is currently a sessional lecturer at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa. She is an external examiner of postgraduate thesis, reviewer in Journals and Postgraduate students supervisor. Her research interests are sustainability, Green supply chain management, construction management and digital technology and has several publications in conference proceedings, book chapters and journals to her credit. Beyond academics, She has over 20 years in Construction field. Beyond career woman, she is a community leader with interest in Youth and Women empowerment.

Arc. Aminat Olorunfunmilayo Ajenifujah-Abubakar, Ph.D, MNIA, FIPMD, MGBCN, is an accomplished architect with the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria, academic, and professional leader whose work exemplifies excellence in design, innovation, and sustainable development. With a distinguished career spanning architecture, research, and public service, she has contributed significantly to advancing architectural education and professional practice in Nigeria. She is a recipient of the 2022 Ondo State Female Role Model Award, a volunteer and serves as Coordinator for several bodies ranging from Scholarship Boards, Leadership and Mentorship Programmes as well as several NGOs. She works with the Department of Architecture, Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti as a Senior Lecturer and Researcher. She is married and blessed with children.

My academic and professional interest in architecture and design is rooted in a desire to understand how the built environment can respond effectively to changing contemporary educational, social, environmental, and technological needs. As an architect and researcher, I have developed a particular interest in learning environments and the relationship between architectural space and contemporary pedagogy. I hope to contribute knowledge that is contextually relevant to Nigeria while engaging broader international debates on adaptable architecture, educational environments, sustainability, and user-centred design. Ultimately, my goal is to develop evidence-based architectural strategies that improve learning environments and demonstrate how architecture can contribute meaningfully to educational quality, social development, and the sustainable transformation of Nigerian communities.

Toluwanimi Victoria Ogunade is a doctoral researcher in construction management at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. She holds a bachelor's degree in building technology from Covenant University, Nigeria, and a master's degree in construction management from the University of Johannesburg. Her research interests lie at the intersection of digital transformation, emerging technologies, workforce development and responsible technology adoption in the built environment. Her doctoral research focuses on developing a digital skills competency framework for construction professionals in South Africa, examining the knowledge, skills and competencies required to navigate an increasingly digital industry. Her previous research explored fairness and bias in machine learning applications within the South African construction industry. Beyond her doctoral work, she has contributed to research on artificial intelligence and digital procurement She is also involved in academic teaching, research support and scholarly publishing. Her broader interests include interdisciplinary research, digital inclusion and translating research findings into practical approaches that support professional development and industry transformation.

Esan Oluwadamilola holds a PhD in Engineering Management from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. She is an interdisciplinary researcher with expertise in engineering and technology management, digital transformation, sustainable innovation, and the Water–Energy–Food (WEF) nexus. Her research focuses on the application of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies, human capital development, circular economy, and sustainable supply chains. She is particularly interested in advancing technology-driven solutions that enhance organisational performance, resource efficiency, and sustainable development in Africa and other emerging economies.

Dr Adetoro Olufunmilayo is a Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Her areas of focus are in sustainable architecture, history, design, and practice.

A Seasoned Construction Manager per excellence specialised in Building Production Management.

An Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. Aminat holds a National Diploma and a Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying at Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. She then pursued her B.Sc. and M.Sc. (Quantity Surveying) at the University of Ilorin. In her quest for additional knowledge, she obtained her postgraduate Degree in Education (PGDE) from Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. She is a corporate member of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and a Registered Quantity Surveyor with the Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria.Her research interests include Implementation of BIM, Health and Safety in Construction, Sustainability, and Construction Project Management.

A graduate of Quantity surveying from FUT,Akure. Currently running her PhD program in the department of Project Management focused research on using the concept of smart contract for contract Administration. Interested in exploring/researching smart construction, construction management for sustainable construction which helps in quick project delivery.

As an educator and researcher, her work focuses on sustainable architecture, exploring innovative, eco-friendly strategies for the built environment.