Dr. FAREMI, Julius Olajide
Personal Statement
KEY TECHNICAL AND MANAGERIAL SKILLS
Teaching and Research Skills, Analytical Skills, Strategic thinking, Project Management, Excellent Communication (Oral and Written), Conflict resolution, Data analysis, Financial Management Skills.
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
R Programming, IBM SPSS, MS Office, MS Project, MS Visio, Autodesk AutoCAD, Computer Aided Facility Management-CAFM.
RESEARCH INTEREST
Construction Management, Facilities Operations and Maintenance Management.
PRESENT EMPLOYMENT
Department of Building, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria. 2nd May 2012 –Date. Current Designation: Associate Professor.
Education / Training
| institution | degree | completion date | field of study |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Lagos | BSc (2nd Class Upper Division) | 29/11/2006 | Building |
| University of Lagos | MSc | 01/09/2009 | Construction Management |
| University of Lagos | PhD | 21/12/2017 | Building |
Positions, Scientific Appointments and Honours
- TETFund National Research Grant: Enhancing Buildability in Urban Infrastructure Projects in Nigeria through Innovative Construction Techniques, ₦32,000,000, 2024 (Grant Ref: TETF/ES/DR&D-CE/NRF2024/SETI/III/00135).
- University of Lagos Central Research Committee Grant: Evaluating Student’s Indoor Environmental Comfort in Selected Lecture Halls/Theatres in University of Lagos, ₦2,400,000, 2024-2025 (Grant Ref: CRC No. 2024/10).
- University of Lagos Central Research Committee Grant: Exploring the Utilization of Seaweed in the Production of Sustainable Bricks, ₦2,970,000, 2025 (Grant Ref: CRC No. 2024/E001/0005).
- Research Fellowship Grant to Stellenbosch University under the GCRF/UKRI-AHRC-Centre of Excellence in Urbanization and Habitable Cities, £5,200, 2023.
- GCRF/UKRI-AHRC-Centre of Excellence in Urbanization and Habitable Cities Research Grant, £1m, 2019-2022 (Grant Ref: ES/T003804/1). 2020-2022 (Grant Ref: GCRFNGR6\1226)
Selected Most recent Publications/Contributions to knowledge
Faremi, O.J., Lukman, D.A. and Simeon, D.R. (2026). Evaluating the Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) of Critical Building Systems in Students’ Hostel Buildings Within Lagos Metropolis. Journal of Engineering and Technology for Industrial Applications (ITEGAM-JETIA), 12(57), 348-355. https://doi.org/10.5935/jetia.v12i57.2983
Faremi, O.J., Adjeks, O.M. and Simeon, D.R. (2025). Evaluation of Heat Stress Among Outdoor Construction Workers in Lagos Metropolis. Journal of Engineering and Technology for Industrial Applications (ITEGAM-JETIA), 11(56), 375-381. https://doi.org/10.5935/jetia.v11i56.2910
Faremi, O.J., and Arowolo, H.A. (2025). Barriers to Learning Exposure in Construction 4.0: Perspectives from Built-Environment Students. Journal of Infrastructure Development, 8(1), 107-120. https://doi.org/10.7454/jid.v8.i1.1176
Zakariyyah, K.I., Aghimien, D.O., Faremi, O.J., and Zakariyyah, B.O. (2025), “Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) through the lens of previous studies: social sustainability-inhibiting features”, Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 15(3), 663-681. https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-11-2023-0205
Adenuga, O.A., Faremi, O.J., Zakariyyah, K.I., Sotunbo, A.S., Ajayi, O.O., and Rogers, S.D. (2024). Transit-Oriented Development and Construction in African Cities. In: Nubi, T., Lawanson, T., Oyalowo, B. (eds) Transit Oriented Development in West African Cities. GeoJournal Library(). Springer, Cham. 105-125. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-58726-9_7
RESEARCH GRANTS
- TETFund National Research Grant: Enhancing Buildability in Urban Infrastructure Projects in Nigeria through Innovative Construction Techniques, ₦32,000,000, 2024 (Grant Ref: TETF/ES/DR&D-CE/NRF2024/SETI/III/00135).
- University of Lagos Central Research Committee Grant: Evaluating Student’s Indoor Environmental Comfort in Selected Lecture Halls/Theatres in University of Lagos, ₦2,400,000, 2024-2025 (Grant Ref: CRC No. 2024/10).
- University of Lagos Central Research Committee Grant: Exploring the Utilization of Seaweed in the Production of Sustainable Bricks, ₦2,970,000, 2025 (Grant Ref: CRC No. 2024/E001/0005).
- Research Fellowship Grant to Stellenbosch University under the GCRF/UKRI-AHRC-Centre of Excellence in Urbanization and Habitable Cities, £5,200, 2023.
- GCRF/UKRI-AHRC-Centre of Excellence in Urbanization and Habitable Cities Research Grant, £1m, 2019-2022 (Grant Ref: ES/T003804/1). 2020-2022 (Grant Ref: GCRFNGR6\1226)
Collaborations/ Networks
- Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON), Registered Builder. (June 11, 2015).
- Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Corporate Member. (July 14, 2014).
