Estate Management Facilities
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ESTHER IFEANYICHUKWU OLADEJO
**************@*****.***, phone Number +316860769
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-oladejo-486851248?
Summary
A dynamic and dedicated professor with a PhD in Estate Management and over 20 years of experience in teaching, research, supervision, project development and academic and business administration. Expert in curriculum development. Well researched publications in peer reviewed journals, and lead research projects. Committed to advancing Facilities Management, Estate Management and Environmental Management profession through innovative research and student mentorship.
Education
Erasmus university, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Masters in Urban Management and Development (Urban Housing and Land Justice Specialization).
Graduated in August 2024
As a PhD, Masters and B.Sc. holder in Estate Management(Facilities Management Specialization), and Masters in Environmental Management, a Masters in Urban Management and Development will give me a solid foundation and an all-encompassing career in the built environment and allied courses.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
PhD in Estate Management (WES Evaluated) (Facilities Management Specialization)
May 2014
University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu state, Nigeria.
Master of Estate Management( Facilities Management)
February 2009
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
Master of Environmental Sciences (WES Evaluated)
December 2004
Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu State, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science in Estate Management
December 1999
OSISATECH College of Education, Enugu, Enugu State Nigeria.
Professional Diploma in Business Education.
October 2022.
Experience
Professor of Land and Facilities Management.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Akwa, Nigeria.
Department of Estate Management.
October 2021- Present
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Estate management, Urban Management and Development and, Environmental Management courses.
Supervise graduate students and oversee thesis and dissertations.
Conduct and publish research in peer reviewed journals, publish books and book chapters.
Coordinate Departmental graduate program, approve research topics and assign supervisors.
Associate Professor of Estate Management
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Akwa, Nigeria.
Department of Estate Management.
October 2018 – September 2021
Reviewed course curriculum, developed and delivered new course materials.
Formed multidisciplinary research cluster and mentored junior faculty members and students.
Secured research funding through grants and partnerships with research institutions.
Served in university academic curriculum and lecture monitoring committees.
Organized academic conferences, workshops, colloquium and research proposal presentations.
Assessed graduate program applications and made recommendations to graduate school.
Research Interests
Workplace Injury Prevention and Management
Impact of workplace Environment on Employee Health.
Community Resilience to disaster.
Impact of climate change on Disaster Risk.
Conflict Resolution Strategies in the Workplace.
Impact of Ergonomics on Musculoskeletal Disorders.
Designing Ergonomic Workstations.
Publications
Peer- Reviewed Journal Articles
1.OLADEJO, E.I., SADO, R.O., UCHE J.V (2021) Evaluation of Challenges of Facilities Management in the Aviation Sector of the Nigerian Economy. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publication (IJRSP) 11(9) September.
2.OLADEJO, E.I., OKORONKWO, C.D., NZEKWE, J.U., (2020) An Overview of the Facilities Manager s Role in Disaster Recovery Planning and Management in the 21st Century. International Journal of Development Strategies in Humanities, Management and Social Sciences. IJDSHMSS 10((1) P-ISSN:2360-9036/e-ISSN:2360-9044
3.OLADEJO, E.I., KEKE, O.V. (2017)Facilities Management as a Strategic Tool for Improved Occupational Safety and Health in Corporate Organisations in Nigeria. International Organisation of Scientific Research(IOSR) 22(12) Pp 69-76
4.OLADEJO E.I.,UMEH O.L., OGBUEFI J.U (2015)An Examination of Impart of Tertiary Healthcare Facility Design on User Needs and Satisfaction in South East Nigeria. Journal of Environment and Earth Science, 5(5) pp. 73-78 www.iiste.org
5.OLADEJO E.I,UMEH O.L., EGOLUM C.C. (2015) The Challenges of Healthcare Facilities Maintenance in Tertiary Hospitals in South East Nigeria. International Journals of Civil Engineering, Construction and Estate Management (IJCECEM) 3(2) Pp 1 - 6. www.eajournals.org
6.KEKE,O.V., OLADEJO, E.I.(2017) Facility Performance and the Need for Building Sustainability in Nigeria: A Review. Environmental Review Journal, Journal of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. 6(1)Pp. 126-138
Books and Book Chapters
1. OKORONKWO, C.D., OLADEJO E.I. (2022) Towards a Fulfilling Academic Excellence. Derek-Cudrad Ltd. Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. ISBN: 978-978-53748-4-1
2 OLADEJO, E.I., OKORONKWO, C.D. (2015) Rural Land Use and Environment. Amvaly Press, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. ISBN: 978-978-53748-1-10
3. OLADEJO, E.I., (2020) Book of Abstracts, Proceedings of the SEER International e-conference 2020 on Research Echoes for Socioeconomic Development of Emerging Economies. ISSN 2635-3520. www.boldscholar.com (Keynote speaker)
Book Chapters
1. OKORONKWO, C.D; OLADEJO E.I. (2010) Physiology of Crime and Urban Well-being. The cost Benefit Techniques: (Chapter 5) in the book’ Development Perspectives in Economics, Public finance and Entrepreneurship. Advanced Publishers, Nigeria. PP 62-73. ISBN: 978-051-387-6
2. OLADEJO, E.I., IGWE, C.P. (2016) Land Use Management and Environmental Impact Assessment (Chapter Three)in the book‘ Topical Issues in Environmental Studiesby Uwadiegwu B.O and Aniagolu C.O. Amansea, Nigeria: De Maximum System Nig. Pp:27-43. ISBN:978-***-****-41-2
PEER REVIEWS
1. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences (IJRISS)
2. Centre for Housing and Sustainable Development, University of Lagos, Nigeria
3. Africa Journal of Housing and Sustainable Development (Vol. 2, No. 1, 2021)
4. Environmental Review Journal, A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Environmental Sciences. ISSN: 1118-1190
Conference Presentations
1.OLADEJO, E.I., (2022) Keynote Speaker: Ethical Issues in Estate Surveying and Valuation Practice and Challenges of Fee Charging. Presented at the Heads of Practice Forum of the Nigeria Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, Enugu State, Nigeria. April 7th
2.OLADEJO, E.I., (2021) Chairman Plenary Session; Real Estate Business and Environmental Sustainability. Virtual International Conference of the University of Nigeria (UNN) Business School, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus. 25th-26th March 2021.
3.OLADEJO, E.I., (2020) 2nd Keynote Address: Revisiting Presidents Kennedy’s Quote; How Obligated are Researchers to Socioeconomic Development in Emerging Economies? Hosted by Sustainable Empirical Environmental Research Journal (SEER Journal) and Bold Scholar Inc. SEER Journal International E – Conference, Sept. 2020
Professional Service/ Affiliations
Editorship
1. Tropical Built Environmental Journal, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
2. Environmental Review, A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Environmental, Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Memberships
1.Member Peer Review, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences (IJRISS) – 2023 to Date.
2.Member International Right of Way Association (IRWA), Chapter 84, Nigeria 2018 - date
3.Registered Surveyor and Valuer, Nigeria Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board 2007 - date
4.Associate Member, the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers 2006 - date
5.Member International Red Cross Society, Nigerian Chapter 2020 - date
Awards Honors
1. Teaching Excellence Award for 2022/2023 academic session for outstanding contribution to student learning and performance, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
2. Recipient of Chief Engr. John Bosco Onunkwo Research Grant for The Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, 2019.
3. Award of Special Recognition as the First and only Female HOD of the Department of Estate Management, Unizik, Presented by EMSA, August 2015.
4. Leadership Excellence Award for exemplary Leadership Efforts Towards the Advancement of Education in the Faculty and Immense Support Towards the Growth of FESSA, March 2017.
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