20172024

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Personal profile

Overview

I am a Professor and Head of Division of Construction, Property and Surveying. Prior to this role, I was the Head of Built Environment at the University of Greenwich. I am fully involved in academic practice, and provide inspirational leadership to develop growth in performance, fostering teaching excellence, outstanding student outcomes, impactful research and knowledge transfer. I have over 25years varied experience in both academia and industrial practice, leading and managing many organisations across many sectors and in different countries to realise significant and sustainable delivery success. I am a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Chartered Construction Manager, and Chartered Project Manager.

Research Interests

I have many high-quality publications and have led and managed the organisation of academic conferences, seminars and also as an Editor of conference proceedings. I am currently a reviewer for notable journals and a member of two international research associations. I direct PhD studies and have successfully directed, supervised, and examined many PhD students. I am open to any PhD supervision, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) and consultancies and research activities. I also undertake professional training/mentoring in Quantity Surveying, Construction, and Management related subjects.
My search is in Sustainable Built Environment which comprises:
• Construction, Project and Production Management
• Quantity Surveying, Procurement, Commercial and Contract Management
• Sustainable Project Delivery Systems and Lean Management
• Innovation and Automation in Construction
• Renewable Energy Management and Sustainability
• Research Methodology and Social Performance/Evaluation Assessments
• Ethics, Professionalism, and Corruption

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):

  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Education/Academic qualification

PgCert in Academic Practice in Higher Education

20142015

PgDip in Research Methodologies and Practices

20102012

MSc Construction Project Management

20072008

BSc in Quantity Surveying

19941999

External Positions and Roles

Head of Built Environment and Associate Professor, University of Greenwich

20132022

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