Adetayo Onososen | Construction Management | Best Researcher Award

Adetayo Onososen | Construction Management | Best Researcher Award

Dr Adetayo Onososen, Center of Applied Research and Innovation in the Built Environment, CARINBE, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Dr. Adetayo Olugbenga Onososen is a distinguished NRF scholar with a PhD in Construction Management, specializing in sustainable and resilient infrastructure. With nearly a decade of experience across Nigeria and South Africa, he excels in digitalization and innovative technologies within the built environment. As Editor of the Journal of Construction Innovation and Cost Management, he actively contributes to scientific forums and conferences. His research focuses on human-robot interaction and AI applications in construction, promoting safe collaboration. Dr. Onososen’s expertise encompasses Project Management, Digital Twins, and Health & Safety training using digital technologies. πŸ—οΈπŸ“ŠπŸ€–βœ¨

Publication profile

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Professional Profile

Dr. Adetayo Olugbenga Onososen is an NRF scholar with a PhD in Construction Management, specializing in sustainable and resilient infrastructure. With nearly a decade of experience in Nigeria and South Africa, he has worked in both the private and public sectors. He serves as the Editor of the Journal of Construction Innovation and Cost Management at the University of Lagos and co-organizes the International Conference on Development and Investment in Infrastructure. His research combines experimental and empirical methods to address challenges in digitalization, focusing on innovative technologies for health and safety training and enhancing human-technology interactions. πŸ—οΈπŸŒπŸ“Šβœ¨

Areas of ExpertiseΒ 

Sustainable Infrastructure Development; Resilient & Responsive Infrastructure Design; Building Information Modelling; Project Management; Construction Management; Cost Management; Digitalization in Construction; Human-Robotics Interaction; Machine Learning Applications in Construction; Digital Twin Technology; Extended Reality (XR) Applications (Virtual and Augmented Reality); Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Construction; Health and Safety Training with Digital Technologies; Collaborative Human-Technology Interaction; Applied Empirical and Experimental Research in Infrastructure.

  • Construction Project Management: A published researcher, lecturer, and practitioner in this field.
  • Sustainable and Digital Infrastructure Delivery: A practitioner, published researcher, and invited speaker
  • Infrastructure development: Coordinator of research on infrastructure in Africa with the DII international conference series.

Research focus

AO Onososen’s research focuses on integrating advanced technologies, such as automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and Building Information Modeling (BIM), into the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry πŸŒπŸ—οΈ. His work addresses sustainability in building life cycles, the benefits and challenges of digitalization, and the role of robotics and human-robot teams in enhancing resilience in construction πŸ€–πŸ’‘. By using methods like Interpretive Structural Modeling and scientometric reviews, Onososen explores barriers and drivers for implementing green building practices and construction site digitalization, including UAVs and AI πŸ’πŸ“Š. His research aims to innovate and promote sustainable, tech-driven construction solutions πŸŒ±πŸ› οΈ.

Book ChaptersΒ 

Innocent Musonda, Adetayo Onososen, and colleagues have contributed significantly to the field of construction and infrastructure. Their recent work includes exploring smart and resilient infrastructure for emerging economies (2024), focusing on building better post-pandemic πŸŒπŸ—οΈ. In “COVID-19 and Shock Events in the AEC Sector” (2024), they discuss mitigation measures in the construction industry during crises 🏒🦠. Other notable contributions include studying the impact of shopping centers on property prices in Namibia πŸ˜οΈπŸ’Ό and the use of AI in sustainable construction πŸ€–πŸŒ±. Their research also emphasizes remote monitoring systems for managing multiple projects efficiently πŸ“‘πŸ”§.

Publication top notes

Barriers to BIM-based life cycle sustainability assessment for buildings: An interpretive structural modelling approach

Research focus for construction robotics and human-robot teams towards resilience in construction: Scientometric review

Perceived Benefits of Automation and Artificial Intelligence in AEC Sector: An Interpretive Structural Modelling Approach

Drivers and barriers to the implementation of green building development

Construction robotics and human–robot teams research methods

Impediments to construction site digitalisation using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

Drivers of BIM-based life cycle sustainability assessment of buildings: An interpretive structural modelling approach

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in sustainable construction management: a scientometric review

Conclusion

Dr. Adetayo Onososen’s dedication to advancing sustainable infrastructure and digital technologies in construction makes him an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His extensive experience, significant contributions to scientific literature, and active engagement in the academic community underscore his commitment to excellence in research and practice.