Personal profile
Overview
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.
Research Interests
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.
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.
Additional Responsibility
Postgraduate Research Director
Subjects Taught
Procurement and Management of Construction - EBB_7_143 Management of People and Information - EBB_7_144
Education/Academic qualification
Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching
2005 → 2006
Doctor of Philosophy
1998 → 2002
MSc (DIC) Concrete Structures
1996 → 1997
BSc (Hons.) Civil Engineering
1987 → 1992
External Positions and Roles
Director of Construction Project Management Programme, University of Salford
2016 → 2020
Senior Lecturer, Northumbria University
2005 → 2016
Research Associate, University of Newcastle
2003 → 2005
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Digital twins implementation for sustainable smart facility management in the built environment: Underlying Critical Challenges via Embedded Mixed Method Design
Ghansah, F., Darko, A., Udeaja, C., Debrah, C. & Botchway, B., 2026, In: Expert Systems with Applications. 328, 132940.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluation of Prompt Engineering for LLM-Based Construction Contract Risk Analysis
Rasool, S., Chen, Y., Udeaja, C. & Fong, D., 20 May 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Advancing Construction Contract Risk Management Through Natural Language Processing: Insights, Challenges, and Opportunities
Rasool, S., Chen, Y., Udeaja, C. & Fong, D., 3 Sept 2025, p. 210-219. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Enhancing Circular Economy In Construction: A Review Of Reusable Materials For Cradle-To-Cradle Resource Utilisation
Udeaja, C., 12 Dec 2025, In: The Indian Concrete Journal. 99, 12, p. 7 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prioritising Critical Barriers to Digital Twins Implementation for Sustainable Smart Facility Management in the Built Environment: A Global Study
Ghansah, F., Udeaja, C. & Agyekum-Mensah, G., 19 Jun 2025, Prioritising Critical Barriers to Digital Twins Implementation for Sustainable Smart Facility Management in the Built Environment: A Global Study . Purdue University, Vol. 1. 159Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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