Prof. AMEH, Oko John
Personal Statement
I am a professor of Building with specialization in sustainable construction technology, and construction management. I have a strong passion for “waste-to-materials” innovation in sustainable construction, including research on bamboo as an alternative to wood; lateritic sand, and periwinkle as an alternative to aggregate, recycling plastics waste to sustainable building blocks, among others. I am currently investigating seaweed as sustainable cementitious material and recycled sawdust for sustainable building products. My ultimate goal is to achieve sustainable housing in terms of economic, social and environmental sustainability, using locally sourced materials. My research work also focuses on organizational behaviour and human resource management in the construction industry.
Education / Training
| institution | degree | completion date | field of study |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Jos | B.Sc. | 10/1992 | Building |
| University of Lagos | M.Sc. | 02/1998 | Construction Technology |
| University of Lagos | M.Sc. | 05/2002 | Construction Management |
| University of Lagos | Ph.D. | 01/2009 | Construction Management |
| L.I.F.E. Theological Seminary | B.Th. | 05/2024 | Pastoral Studies |
| Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) / NIOB | Reg. Bldr. | N/A | Construction Technology / Construction Management |
Positions, Scientific Appointments and Honours
- Head of Department (HOD) of Building, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos – 2020-2025
- Sub-Dean Faculty of Environmental Sciences – 2012 – 2013
- Managing Editor, Construction Research Journal 2014-2018
- Reviewer for Academic/Professional Journals & Conferences, including: Austrasian Journal of Construction Economics and Building. [Australia]; Journal of Engineering and Architectural Management. [UK]; Journal of Construction in Developing Countries [Malaysia]; Journal of Construction Engineering and Management [USA] among others.
Selected Most recent Publications/Contributions to knowledge
Daini,OM, Ameh, JO, Soyingbe, AA (2026). Overcoming barriers to sustainable housing for low-income communities in a developing country: pathways to inclusive urban development. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 1-26 https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-10-2025-0278
Ameh, O.J., Faremi, J. O., Suleiman, O. I., Sotunbo, A.S., Oyerinde, T. O., Sonibare, S. A., Fabinu, A. V., Kukoyi, P.O., Adenuga, A. O. (2025). Harnessing the Cementitious Properties of Sargassum natans for Eco-Friendly Binder Production. LAUTECH Journal of Civil and Environmental Studies, 15(1),56-64 https://doi.org/10.36108/laujoces/5202.51.0161
Sonibare Ayobami, John Ameh and Osanyin Oladipupo. (2025). Viability of combining water reducing admixtures and waterproofing admixtures in concrete. Construction Research Journal, 6(1), 71-80
Uche Emmanuel Edike, Oko John Ameh, Hosea Shamang Yohanna, Innocent Chigozie Osuizugbo and David Obinna Nduka (2024). Mechanical properties of concrete blocks incorporating recycled waste plastics. Materials Circular Economy. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42824-024-00101-4
Sonibare, S. A. and Ameh, O.J. (2024). Corn Cob Ash and Palm kernel shell as partial replacement for cement and aggregate respectively in concrete. LAUTECH Journal of Civil and Environmental Studies, 13(01), 115-123 https://doi.org/10.36108/laujoces/4202.31.0111
Collaborations/ Networks
- Dr. Emmanuel Itodo Daniel, Associate Professor (Reader) in Sustainable Construction Management, University of Wolverhampton, UK
- Dr. Edike, Uche Emmanuel, Senior Lecturer in Construction Technology, Department of Construction Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
