Prof. ADENUGA, Olumide Afolarin

Personal Statement

I am a seasoned academic and expert in project and facility management, committed to advancing excellence in construction education, research, and leadership. My work spans construction management, technology, maintenance, and facilities management, developed over three decades of academic and administrative service. I focus on delivering practical solutions for effective building performance and lifecycle management across diverse contexts. With extensive experience in leading academic programmes, national technical committees, and interdisciplinary research, I aim to foster innovation, sustainability, and capacity development within the built environment. My goal is to shape policy and practice through impactful scholarship and collaborative engagement.

 

Education / Training

institutiondegreecompletion datefield of study
Federal Polytechnic, IlaroOND1982Building Technology
Federal Polytechnic, IlaroHND1985Building Technology
University of LagosB.Sc.1992Building
University of LagosM.Sc.1995Construction Technology
University of LagosM.Sc.2004Construction Management
University of LagosPh.D.2008Maintenance Management

Positions, Scientific Appointments and Honours

  • Dean, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Lagos
  • Cluster Lead, Sustainable Construction and Skills Development
  • Journal of Construction, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
  • Journal of Building Performance, Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia
  • Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Journal of Contemporary Issues in Real Estate, Department of Estate Management, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos
  • Construction Journal, Department of Building, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos.

Selected Most recent Publications/Contributions to knowledge

  • Lan, R., Adenuga, O., & Awolusi, I. (2025). Professionals’ perspectives on the factors causing construction project failures in developing countries: a case study of Lagos metropolis. International Journal of Construction Management, 1-25. https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2025.2528451
  • Edike, U. E., Adenuga, O. A., Idusuyi, D. U., & Oke, A. A. (2023). Effect of curing media on the performance of clay bricks partially stabilised with pulverised cow bone ash. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology. DOI 10.1108/JEDT-11-2022-0578
  • Faremi, J. O., Kukoyi, P.O., Edike, U.E., Sotunbo, A.S., Adenuga, O.A. and Koleoso, H. A. (2023). Energy Performance Benchmarking in University of Lagos Hostel Buildings. LAUTECH Journal of Civil and Environmental Studies, 10(2), 1-12.
  • Adenuga, O. A., Odusami, K. T., & Faremi, J. O. (2023). Identifying effective maintenance management practices for high-rise residential buildings in Lagos state. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research in Medical and Health Sciences (IJIRMHS), 10(1), 1-12.
  • Ejohwomu, O. A., Oladokun, M., Oshodi, O. S., Bukoye, O. T., Edwards, D. J., Emekwuru, N., … & Alani, R. (2022). The exposure of workers at a busy road node to PM2. 5: Occupational risk characterisation and mitigation measures. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(8), 4636.

Collaborations/ Networks

  • Dr. Ibukun Awolusi, Tennessee State University, USA

  • Dr. Obuks Ejohwomu, Durban University, South Africa

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