Professor at The University of Newcastle, Australia
🎓Prof. Temitope Egbelakin is a distinguished academic and leader at the School of Architecture and Built Environment (SABE), University of Newcastle, Australia. With a focus on disaster resilience and construction management, she has significantly contributed to both research and teaching, enhancing the university’s international profile. Her extensive leadership roles within the university and professional communities have further solidified her reputation as a leading figure in her field.🌟
Professional profile
Education🎓
Prof. Egbelakin holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Auckland, New Zealand (2013). She also earned an M.Sc. in Project Management from the National University of Singapore (2006), and another M.Sc. in Environmental Design in Architecture from the University of Lagos, Nigeria (2002). Her academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Architecture (Honors) from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria (2000), and a Diploma in Architecture from the Federal Polytechnic of Ede, Nigeria (1997).
Professional Experience🏛️
Prof. Egbelakin’s career spans various roles, including her current position as a Professor at the University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia (2023 – Present). Her prior roles include Associate Professor and Executive Director at the same university, Senior Lecturer at Massey University, New Zealand, and a Senior Project Manager at the World Toilet Organization in Singapore. Her professional experience also includes consultancy and advisory roles in disaster resilience and infrastructure, contributing to both academia and industry.
Research Interest🔬
Prof. Egbelakin’s research focuses on disaster resilience and construction management, developing ‘real-world’ solutions for the built environment. Her work is multidisciplinary, aiming to enhance the resilience of communities and improve organizational performance in the construction sector. She is deeply involved in high-level end-user engagement and has secured substantial research funding to support innovative projects.
Awards and Honors🏆
Prof. Egbelakin has received numerous awards, including the Industry Engagement Award (2021) from the University of Newcastle, and multiple commendations for her research papers. She has been recognized internationally, including awards like the Highly Commendable Paper Literati Award (2020) and the Best Paper Award at the New Zealand Built Environment Researcher Symposium (2017). Her accolades reflect her exceptional contributions to research, industry engagement, and academic excellence.
Achievements 🌟
- Research Excellence: Published over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers in disaster resilience and construction management.
- Leadership Roles: Served as Executive Director at the University of Newcastle, enhancing the university’s international profile in architecture and built environment.
- Award-Winning Research: Received the Industry Engagement Award (2021) from the University of Newcastle and the Highly Commendable Paper Literati Award (2020).
- Secured Research Funding: Successfully secured substantial research funding for innovative projects in disaster resilience and infrastructure.
- Industry Collaboration: Led high-level end-user engagement projects, bridging the gap between academia and industry for practical, impactful outcomes.
- International Recognition: Recognized globally for contributions to disaster resilience, including awards for best research papers at international symposiums.
- Mentorship and Teaching: Guided numerous Ph.D. students and young researchers, contributing to the next generation of leaders in architecture and construction management.
- Community Impact: Actively involved in projects aimed at enhancing community resilience and sustainable infrastructure development.
- Editorial Roles: Served on the editorial boards of several prestigious journals in the field of built environment and disaster resilience.
- Public Speaking: Delivered keynote speeches and presentations at international conferences, sharing insights on disaster management and sustainable construction practices.
Publications top noted📜
- Contributions of the Circular Economy to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through Sustainable Construction
- Authors: O.E. Ogunmakinde, T. Egbelakin, W. Sher
- Year: 2022
- Journal: Resources, Conservation and Recycling
- Citations: 205
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- Efficacy of Adaptive Reuse for the Redevelopment of Underutilised Historical Buildings: Towards the Regeneration of New Zealand’s Provincial Town Centres
- Authors: I.E. Aigwi, T. Egbelakin, J. Ingham
- Year: 2018
- Journal: International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation
- Citations: 97
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- Models for Predicting Project Performance in China using Project Management Practices Adopted by Foreign AEC Firms
- Authors: F.Y. Ling, S.P. Low, S.Q. Wang, T. Egbelakin
- Year: 2008
- Journal: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
- Citations: 94
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- Lessons Learned from the Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Construction Industry
- Authors: M. Ogunnusi, T. Omotayo, M. Hamma-Adama, B.O. Awuzie, T. Egbelakin
- Year: 2021
- Journal: Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology
- Citations: 91
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- A Performance-Based Framework to Prioritise Underutilised Historical Buildings for Adaptive Reuse Interventions in New Zealand
- Authors: I.E. Aigwi, T. Egbelakin, J. Ingham, R. Phipps, J. Rotimi, O. Filippova
- Year: 2019
- Journal: Sustainable Cities and Society
- Citations: 81
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- Business Resilience: A Study of Auckland Hospitality Sector
- Authors: V. Tibay, J. Miller, A.Y. Chang-Richards, T. Egbelakin, E. Seville, S. Wilkinson
- Year: 2018
- Journal: Procedia Engineering
- Citations: 80
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- Emotional Intelligence and Transformational Leadership Behaviours of Construction Project Managers
- Authors: E.M. Potter, T. Egbelakin, R. Phipps, B. Balaei
- Year: 2018
- Journal: Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction
- Citations: 75
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- Circular Economy Pillars: A Semi-Systematic Review
- Authors: O.E. Ogunmakinde, W. Sher, T. Egbelakin
- Year: 2021
- Journal: Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy
- Citations: 74
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- International and Local NGO Supply Chain Collaboration: An Investigation of the Syrian Refugee Crises in Jordan
- Authors: S.A. Adem, P. Childerhouse, T. Egbelakin, B. Wang
- Year: 2018
- Journal: Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Citations: 66
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- Challenges to Successful Seismic Retrofit Implementation: A Socio-Behavioural Perspective
- Authors: T.K. Egbelakin, S. Wilkinson, R. Potangaroa, J. Ingham
- Year: 2011
- Journal: Building Research & Information
- Citations: 61
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