Academic staff
Professor Chika Udeaja
udeajac2@lsbu.ac.uk
Construction, Property and Surveying
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6405-9664
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I joined London South Bank University (LSBU) in May 2020, where I am a professor of project management and construction in the School of the Built Environment and Architecture (SBEA) and the school’s Postgraduate Research (PGR) Director. Before joining the school, I was the programme director for construction project management at the University of Salford. I also held academic posts at Northumbria University and the University of Newcastle. I originally studied Civil Engineering as a first degree at the University of Nigeria, MSc (DIC) in Concrete Structures at Imperial College London, followed by a PhD in Construction Management from LSBU.
My research interests and expertise focus on several interrelated themes central to construction management, such as the application of digital technologies in urban simulation, negotiation, and collaboration to facilitate procurement decision-making in the supply chain, knowledge management in improving the procurement and performance of construction projects and modern construction management techniques and sustainable development. I have a broad background in conducting multi-disciplinary research involving many research teams in urban/building simulation and project management. My research-driven career within higher education spans more than 18 years. I have contributed to four books and more than 100 international journals and conference publications. I have also supervised over seven PhD students and examined over 25 candidates.
I have significant engagement with the industry as part of various initiatives to strengthen the link with the industry and for professional development. My external engagement involves fostering relationships with key external partners and professional organisations such as the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) to elevate the school's profile. I joined ARCOM in 1998 and became an elected committee member in 2009. As a committee member, I have contributed to organising the annual ARCOM conferences, and as a workshop's convenor, I have organised national and international doctoral workshops. I am also a UKRI AHRC and EPSRC Peer Review College member.
Courses taught
Construction Project Management - MSc
Postgraduate Research Supervision
Current
| Mr Dani El Hajj Chehade | Doctoral Research Project | PhD |
| Mr Roman Filip Baran | Doctoral Research Project | PhD |
| Ms Nour Gharib | Doctoral Research Project | PhD |
| Mr Abdul Qader Mohamed Al-Omar | Doctoral Research Project | PhD |
| Mr Saad Rasool | Doctoral Research Project | PhD |
| Mr Abderrahman Saod Kather Al-Shammery | Doctoral Research Project | PhD |
| Mr Amin Ostovar | Doctoral Research Project | PhD |
| Mr Reuben Ayeni | Doctoral Research Project | PhD |
Awarded in the last 5 years
| Mr Yamen Mohamed Badawy Sayed Bakhaty | Adopting Modern Methods of Construction in Low-Income Housing Projects in Egypt | PhD |
| Meshari Alfaras | PhD | |
| ODEWOLE ABOLADE OLUSEYE | PhD | |
| LSBU Panel Review Training | PhD |
London South Bank University, UK
Imperial College, London, UK
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Northumbria University, UK
I was the academic lead for the team of staff who contributed modules and teaching for the core and optional elements of the programme. I was also responsible for ensuring that the programme was academically coherent and remained informed by research developments and other construction and project management initiatives. My responsibility also involved ensuring that the programme is responsive to market needs and that appropriate actions are taken in response to all stakeholders. My responsibility involves contributing to the achievement of the corporate and business objectives of the school.
The role gives me a platform for enhancing academic activity in construction project management within the School alongside other built environment disciplines supporting teaching and learning activity across a range of programmes and modules such as production management, planning and programming, resource management, building information modelling, lean construction and health and safety. I also engage in study programmes of the School, which are delivered in international markets. I am also involved in scholarly research activities - preparing research proposals, contributing to income generation activities through research/consultancy, participating in national/international conferences, publishing research findings in other mediums, and supervising PhD research, master's and undergraduate dissertations
As a Research Associate at Newcastle University (2003 – 2005), my research position involved doing some teaching and tutorials. I taught Project Management and Information Technology in Construction to Architectural postgraduate students. My experience here was precious as I could use my research to inform my teaching.
As a Research Associate at Newcastle University (2003 – 2005), I was involved in a project sponsored by the EPRSC, titled “Capture and Reuse of Project Knowledge in Construction” (CAPRIKON). The objective was to establish a methodology for the ‘live’ capture of reusable project knowledge in the construction industry that reflected both the organisational and human dimensions of knowledge capture and reuse, as well as exploit the benefits of technology. The CAPRIKON project was completed within two years by the team, and we achieved a book publication on “Capture and reuse of project knowledge in Construction”, which has been highly recommended for construction industry professionals and research by experts.
Prizes, awards, and accolades
Best Graduating Student in Civil Engineering 1992 (Nov 1992)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Distinguished Visiting Fellowship Award (May 1912)
The Royal Academy of Engineering
The distinguished visiting fellowship award was in the areas of Advanced Engineering Informatics, Knowledge Management, Concurrent Engineering, Cyber-physical systems, etc.
Construction Economics and Building Best Paper Award 2016 (Jul 2016)
Construction Economics and Building, Australia
The "Best Paper Award 2016" is for the paper titled:
BIM adoption within Australian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs): an innovation diffusion mode
CULTURE AND COMPUTING BEST PAPER AWARD (Jul 2021)
HCI International Conference, HCII 2021
The best paper award entitled: Digital Storytelling: The Integration of Intangible and Tangible Heritage in the City of Surat, India
Quest Travel Award (2014) (Jul 2014)
Institution Civil Engineers (ICE)
The award was for the Sustainability Challenges in Civil Engineering Education project.
Flipped Learning Model a Platform to Enhance Student Participation, Retention, and Employability.
Ogbenjuwa, L., Udeaja, C., Fong, D. and Ige, O. (2024). Flipped Learning Model a Platform to Enhance Student Participation, Retention, and Employability. LSBU Teaching and Learning Conference 2024. LSBU Hub, 100-116 London Rd, London SE1 6LN 02 - 02 Jul 2024
Systems Thinking Interplay Between Project Complexities, Stakeholder Engagement, and Social Dynamics Roles in Influencing Construction Project Outcomes
Omotayo, T., Ross, J., Oyetunji, A. and Udeaja, C. (2024). Systems Thinking Interplay Between Project Complexities, Stakeholder Engagement, and Social Dynamics Roles in Influencing Construction Project Outcomes. SAGE Open. 14 (2). https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440241255872
Developing a heritage BIM shared library for two case studies in Jordan’s heritage: The House of Art in Amman and the Qaqish House in the World Heritage City of As-Salt
Aburamadan, R., Trillo, C., Cotella, V.A., Di Perna, E., Ncube, C., Moustaka, A., Udeaja, C. and Gyau Baffour Awuah, K. (2022). Developing a heritage BIM shared library for two case studies in Jordan’s heritage: The House of Art in Amman and the Qaqish House in the World Heritage City of As-Salt. Heritage science. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-022-00836-w
A Risk Analysis of Construction Projects Delay Factors in the United Kingdom
Ayeni, R., Udeaja, C., Fong, D. and Chen, Y. (2022). A Risk Analysis of Construction Projects Delay Factors in the United Kingdom. International Conference on the Leadership and Management of Projects in the digital age (IC:LAMP 2022). Applied Science University, Bahrain.
Developing a circular economy in recycled polymer construction materials
McCann, F., Sultan, S., John, H., Udeaja, C., Jin, R., Rossi, F. and Gillich, A. (2021). Developing a circular economy in recycled polymer construction materials. Proceedings of Centre for the Integrated Delivery of the Built Environment (IDoBE) on Uncertainties in the Built Environment: How can we build a resilient future in the new normal?. . LSBU, London. UK 21 - 23 Nov 2021 London South Bank University.
A Systematic Review of Construction Scheduling Methods: Trends, gaps, and potential research areas
Ayeni, R., Udeaja, C., Fong, D. and Chen, Y. (2021). A Systematic Review of Construction Scheduling Methods: Trends, gaps, and potential research areas. IDoBE International Conference, London South Bank University, London. London 22 - 23 Nov 2021 London South Bank University.
Assessing The Resilience of UK Construction SMEs: A cross-sectional analysis of the effects of Covid-19 pandemic.
Seidu, R. D, Ebohon, O., Young, B.E, Udeaja, C. and Fong, D. (2021). Assessing The Resilience of UK Construction SMEs: A cross-sectional analysis of the effects of Covid-19 pandemic. Association of Schools of Construction of Southern Africa (ASOCSA) 15th Built Environment on CONSTRUCTION IN 5D: DECONSTRUCTION, DIGITALIZATION, DISRUPTION, DISASTER, DEVELOPMENT Conference. . DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA 27 - 28 Sep 2021 ASOCSA.
The development of SUCCEED: urban sustainability assessment tool for developing countries with focus on Nigeria
Momoh, J., Kangwa, J., Udeaja, C., Jin, R. and Seidu, D. R. (2021). The development of SUCCEED: urban sustainability assessment tool for developing countries with focus on Nigeria. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation. pp. 2398-4708. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-04-2021-0049
Digital Storytelling: the Integration of Intangible and Tangible Heritage in the city of Surat, India
Udeaja, C. (2021). Digital Storytelling: the Integration of Intangible and Tangible Heritage in the city of Surat, India. Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) International Conference. Washington, DC, USA 24 - 29 Jul 2021 HCII.
An investigation into the sustainability practices in PPP infrastructure projects: a case of Nigeria
Babatunde, SO, Ekundayo, D, Udeaja, C and Abubakar, UO (2020). An investigation into the sustainability practices in PPP infrastructure projects: a case of Nigeria. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment. https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-04-2020-0048
Barriers to BIM implementation and ways forward to improve its adoption in the Nigerian AEC firms
Babatunde, SO, Udeaja, C and Adekunle, AO (2020). Barriers to BIM implementation and ways forward to improve its adoption in the Nigerian AEC firms. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijbpa-05-2019-0047
Urban Heritage Conservation and Rapid Urbanization: Insights from Surat, India
Udeaja, C., Trillo, C., Awuah, K., Makore, B., Patel, D., Mansuri, L. and Jha, K. (2020). Urban Heritage Conservation and Rapid Urbanization: Insights from Surat, India. Sustainability. 12 (6), pp. 1-26. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12062172
Stakeholder perceptions of drivers for, and barriers to, the incorporation of sustainability in PPP infrastructure projects in Nigeria
Babatunde, S.O., Ekundayo, D., Udeaja, C. and Abubakar, U.O. (2020). Stakeholder perceptions of drivers for, and barriers to, the incorporation of sustainability in PPP infrastructure projects in Nigeria. Open House International. 45 (4), pp. 373-386. https://doi.org/10.1108/OHI-05-2020-0037
Enhancing heritage and traditional architecture conservation through digital technologies. developing a digital conservation handbook for as-salt, jordan
Trillo, C., Aburamadan, R., Udeaja, C., Moustaka, A., Baffour, K.G. and Makore, B.C.N. (2020). Enhancing heritage and traditional architecture conservation through digital technologies. developing a digital conservation handbook for as-salt, jordan. in: New Metropolitan Perspectives Knowledge Dynamics, Innovation-driven Policies Towards the Territories’ Attractiveness Volume 1 Springer. pp. 211-219
Life cycle carbon emissions and comparative evaluation of selected open source UK embodied carbon counting tools
Damilola Ekundayo, Solomon Olusola Babatunde, Aisha Ekundayo, Srinath Perera and Chika Udeaja (2019). Life cycle carbon emissions and comparative evaluation of selected open source UK embodied carbon counting tools. Construction Economics and Building. 19 (2), pp. 220-242. https://doi.org/10.5130/ajceb.v19i2.6692
Evaluation of the drivers of bim implementation to support the delivery of client requirements (crs) among the early bim adopters
Shahrin, F. and Udeaja, C. (2019). Evaluation of the drivers of bim implementation to support the delivery of client requirements (crs) among the early bim adopters. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, ARCOM 2019. Leeds 02 - 04 Sep 2019 pp. 235-244
To formulate a conceptual model for innovation: Reframing theoretical constructs of bim adoption within sme organisations
Makarfi, U. and Udeaja, C. (2019). To formulate a conceptual model for innovation: Reframing theoretical constructs of bim adoption within sme organisations. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, ARCOM 2019. Leeds 02 - 04 Sep 2019 pp. 265-272
Scientometric analysis and mapping of digital technologies used in cultural heritage field
Mansuri, L., Udeaja, C., Trillo, C., Kwasi, G., Patel, D., Jha, K., Makore, CB and Gupta, S (2019). Scientometric analysis and mapping of digital technologies used in cultural heritage field. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, ARCOM 2019. Leeds 02 - 04 Sep 2019 pp. 255-264
Implementing GIS to improve hospital efficiency in natural disasters
Nia, S.P.S., Kulatunga, U., Udeaja, C. and Valadi, S. (2018). Implementing GIS to improve hospital efficiency in natural disasters. GeoInformation For Disaster Management (Gi4DM). Istanbul 18 - 21 Mar 2018 Copernicus GmbH. https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLII-3-W4-369-2018
Obstacles and Benefits in implementation of Gold, Silver, and Bronze (GSB) Model in Emergency Response in the UAE
Alawadhi, S. and Udeaja, C. (2018). Obstacles and Benefits in implementation of Gold, Silver, and Bronze (GSB) Model in Emergency Response in the UAE. Procedia Engineering. 212, pp. 427-434. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2018.01.055
Sustainable development in a construction related curriculum- quantity surveying students’ perspective
Tan A., Udeaja, C., Babatunde, S.O. and Ekundayo, D. (2017). Sustainable development in a construction related curriculum- quantity surveying students’ perspective. International Journal of Strategic Property Management. 21 (1), pp. 101-113. https://doi.org/10.3846/1648715X.2016.1246387
The critical success factors for stakeholder management in the restoration of built heritage assets in the UK
Nwachukwu, C.V., Udeaja, C., Chileshe, N. and Okere, C.E. (2017). The critical success factors for stakeholder management in the restoration of built heritage assets in the UK. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation. 35 (4), pp. 304-331. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-07-2017-0030
BIM adoption within Australian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs): an innovation diffusion model
Hosseini, M.R., Banihashemi, S., Chileshe, N., Namzadi, M.O., Udeaja, C., Rameezdeen, R. and McCuen, T. (2016). BIM adoption within Australian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs): an innovation diffusion model. Australian Journal of Construction Economics and Buildings. 16 (3), pp. 71-86. https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v16i3.5159