WAiC Members Directory

Dr. Ifeyinwa Ijeoma Obianyo is a seasoned Lecturer and Researcher in the Civil Engineering department at Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja. She holds a B.Eng. in Civil Engineering from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2010), an M.Sc., and a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering (Sustainable Construction Materials specialty), from the African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja. Dr. Obianyo's research focus includes Eco-friendly Building and Construction Materials, Low-carbon and Sustainable Concrete, Soil Stabilization, Waste Valorization for Construction Applications, Statistical Modelling of Strength of Materials, Mechanical Behaviour of Building and Construction Materials, Gender Violence, Water Resources and Climate change. Her academic career commenced at the African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja, where she served as a lecturer and researcher, teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Engr. Dr. Obianyo also served as the Acting Head of Department (HoD) of the Department of Civil Engineering, African University of Science and Technology, Abuja.    A highly productive scholar, Engr. Dr. Obianyo has authored over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications and serves as a Reviewer of scientific journal papers for more than 10 Scopus-indexed journals. She has a Scopus h-index of 19, a Google Scholar h-index of 21 and an i10-index of 31, with over 1,000 citations, underscoring her strong impact in the global research community. Her research interests span eco-friendly and low-carbon construction materials, sustainable concrete, soil stabilization, waste valorization for construction applications, and environmental sustainability. She has also served as an Expert Evaluator for the European Commission, contributing her expertise to international research and innovation initiatives.   Engr. Dr. Obianyo is the Managing and Publishing Editor of the Nile Journal of Engineering and Applied Science and serves as an Editorial Board Member of the Discover Civil Engineering Journal (Springer Nature). She is also an active reviewer for several Scopus-indexed international journals, contributing to the advancement of high-quality scientific research.   Her academic excellence has been recognized through several prestigious awards and fellowships. She was a recipient of the World Bank–Pan African Materials Institute (PAMI) Academic Centre of Excellence Scholarship (2016–2020) for her Master’s and PhD studies. During her doctoral programme, she won the RILEM PhD Travel Grant to attend the RILEM Conference in the United Kingdom. She also received a PAMI Research Fellowship at The Ohio State University, USA (2020).    Over the years, Engr. Dr Obianyo has been mentoring students toward academic and professional excellence. She has supervised over 15 undergraduate projects and over 20 postgraduate theses. She is currently serving as the M.Eng. thesis Co-ordinator (2023 till date) and a member of the Academic Quality Assurance Committee (AQAC) of Nile University of Nigeria (2024 till date). Dr Obianyo has served as the Academic Level Advisor of 200 and 300 Level students of the Department of Civil Engineering and currently serves as the Academic Level Advisor of 400 Level students. In recognition of her outstanding service and performance, she was awarded the Exceptional Performer Award at Nile University of Nigeria (2025).   Engr. Dr. Obianyo is a COREN-registered Civil Engineer and an active member of professional bodies, including the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Nigerian Institute of Civil Engineers (NICE), Organization of Women in Science in Developing World (OWSD) and Nigerian Young Academy (NYA).    Beyond academia, Engr. Dr. is deeply committed to social impact. She is the Founder of the Empowering Women and Children Initiative, through which she advocates for inclusion, capacity building, and access to opportunities for women and young people. As a passionate STEM advocate, she is particularly devoted to inspiring girls and young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Engr. Dr. Ifeyinwa Ijeoma Obianyo exemplifies academic excellence, professional integrity, and a deep commitment to sustainable development and gender equity in STEM fields. Her work continues to shape the future of civil engineering while inspiring the next generation of engineers and researchers.

I'm Oribamise Oluwatosin Ann, a Civil Engineering master's student at the University of South Africa. My research explores using agricultural residues to replace cement, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals and Circular Economy principles. I'm passionate about driving innovation and solving real-world problems, with a goal to become an impactful researcher and make a positive difference in my community.

  Miriam Chukwuma-Uchegbu is an  academic and researcher with over two decades of architectural education mentoring experience. She is fully registered with Architects Registration Council of Nigeria as a consultant Architect. She read architecture in Abia State University Uturu for her first and second degrees(B.Sc & M.Sc) and her Ph.D in post occupancy studies at Imo State University, Owerri. She started her career as an academic at the Federal Polytechnic  Nekede Owerri from 2004-2018. She joined the Federal University of Technology,Owerri in 2019. She currently serves as the Head of Architecture Department. Her scholarly work focuses on post occupancy studies, heritage architecture, architectural education and gender studies.Her contribution continue to shape architectural education and practice in Nigeria.

Takafiyya S. Alhassan is a Quantity Surveyor and PhD researcher with research interests in Construction Cost Management, Building Information Modelling (BIM), Construction Contracts, Risk Management, Sustainable Construction, and Life-Cycle Costing. Her academic interests focus on improving cost and risk management, enhancing value and efficiency in construction projects, and promoting sustainable and economically viable approaches within the construction industry. She holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Quantity Surveying from the Federal University of Technology, Minna, and a Master of Science (MSc) in Project Management from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Her work focuses on advancing knowledge and practice in construction cost and value management, sustainable project delivery, digital construction, and the long-term performance of buildings and construction projects. She is passionate about teaching, research, knowledge development, and innovation.

Dr Neltah Mokgware-Monosi Dr Neltah Mokgware-Monosi is an accomplished real estate and built-environment professional with over a decade of interdisciplinary experience spanning real estate, infrastructure development, market intelligence and applied research. She holds a PhD in Real Estate and an MSc in Project Management, complemented by professional training in real estate, asset management and facilities management. As the Founding Director of Tempest Gold, she leads a real estate advisory firm providing bespoke services across the built environment. Her expertise encompasses asset management, infrastructure planning, market studies, valuations, feasibility assessments and strategic advisory across residential, commercial, agricultural and resource-linked property markets. Dr Mokgware-Monosi has a particular interest in the impact of mining and energy investments on land use, infrastructure demand, asset performance and regional development in emerging and frontier markets. Her work bridges academic rigour and practical industry insight to support evidence-based investment, policy and development decisions. She is an Editorial Board Member of the International Journal of Real Estate Practice, Acting Vice Chairperson of the Future Leaders of the African Real Estate Society, and an international peer reviewer. Her professional and research interests include infrastructure-led development, sustainable asset optimisation, market transparency, land governance and inclusive growth.

A Civil and Environmental Engineering Researcher with core research specialisation in highway and traffic engineering. 

Net Zero carbon construction is my research area during my Masters degree, and I will love to continue in this area.

Christiana is an educator, researcher, a practising quantity surveyor, a mentor and mentee. Her research interest include construction management, education, digitalisation,bgender, and workforce dynamics.

Bldr Ukpoireghe Ibidayo holds a Master’s degree in Construction Management from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi in Nigeria; and is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) and CORBON registered. She has worked in the construction industry such as A.Oni Nig. Ltd Ijapo Estate, Akure as a site Supervisor (intern) in 1994 and later as a site Civil Engineer under the employment of Setraco Engineering Construction from 2000 to 2002. She is presently an academic staff in the Department of Building Technology, School of Environmental Studies, Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State Nigeria.  She has several publications to her credit and has attended many conferences at both local and international. She supervised several HND and ND project students to graduation. She takes joy in mentoring her students climbing the ladder of success to excellence, both academically and professionally. She has also served as the Honorary National Secretary, Association of Professional Women Builders’ of Nigeria (APWBN, 2020-2022). She is the current journal manager of JAPWBN. She loves interacting with noble minds, traveling, playing basketball and throwing Javelin. Research interest: Wearable technology, health and safety, SDGs, Green building, self-healing concrete, climate change.

Oluwayemisi is a dedicated scholar and multidisciplinary professional with expertise spanning Construction Management and  Sustainable Technologies. With a strong passion for research, collaboration, and innovation, she focuses on solving industry challenges, advancing sustainability in the built environment, and creating human-centered digital solutions. Her key interests include digital and smart construction, sustainable building practices, zero-carbon solutions, energy-efficient designs, smart materials, and urban digitalization.

Developing  predictive analytical model for cost management

Prof Rita Yi Man Li is a Professor in the Department of Economics and Finance, Hong Kong Shue Yan University. She is the Program Director of the Master of Science in Financial Technology Management and Director of the Sustainable Real Estate Research Center Hong Kong Shue Yan University. She has quite an extensive academic network with research collaborators from Ghana, Australia, the UK, Italy, the US, Cyprus, France, Canada, Thailand, Malaysia, Turkey, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, Spain, Pakistan, mainland China, etc. She is also an invited keynote speaker at over 30 conferences, with over 11,000 citations on Google Scholar (‪R. Li‬ - ‪Google Scholar‬) as of August 2026.  Over the years, she has won many local and international awards. She acts as a PI and co-I for many academic research grants (over 40 million Hong Kong dollars), including highly competitive grants from the Research Grant Council, Enhancement and Start-up Grant Scheme for Self-financing Post-secondary Education and Public Policy Research Grant in Hong Kong, the ARC Linkage Grant in Australia, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, various grants from People’s Republic of China and other grants obtained from quasi-public institutions and government departments. Many of these are related to artificial intelligence. She is also the editor in Chief of the International Journal of Sustainable Real Estate and Construction Economics .