Dr olatunde babalola
Lecturer I
Ph.D; MNIA; M.Sc./B.Sc. (Arch.); Diploma (Computer Engrg)
College
Department
Research Interests
His research interests include:
(i) Design Studies
(ii) Sustainable Architecture
(iii) Architectural Science, Engineering and Technology (including Building Materials and the Construction
Industry)- with emphasis on design of super tall, mega tall and hyper tall buildings, large span structures
and in-depth concern for systems functionality, structural integrity/stability and feasibility of designed
projects.
(iv) Environment with focus on human habitation/settlement; global, continental and national population
dynamics; mortality of vulnerable groups; and gender Issues.
Awards & Honours
(i) Special recognition as an outstanding (best) Departmental Academic Level Adviser (400L) at the Department of Architecture for 2010/2011 Session, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Canaan Land, Ota, Nigeria.
(ii) Best Pavilion Designer/Construction as the Construction Industry Professional Member, Committee for Niger State Participation in Kwara 1990 2nd Joint Domestic Trade Fair at Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria 08/1989-1990.
(iii) Recipient of the Kwara State Scholarship Awards for Undergraduate Students in Nigerian Universities 1980-1983
(iv) Recipient of the Kwara State Bursary Awards for Students in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria 1979-1980
Teaching Areas
As an architectural educator, he is (or has been) involved in the following taught courses at postgraduate and undergraduate levels:
M.Sc. Final Year Research Design/Thesis Projects supervision II and I [Arc862 & Arc851]; Advanced Building Components & Methods I and II [Arc814 & Arc824];
Final Year Research Dissertation Projects supervision [Arc422 ]; Building Components & Methods I- IV [Arc216-Arc326]; Architectural Design Studio III-VI [Arc311- Arc421 ]; Architectural Building Services I and II B.Sc. Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) [100Level-400Level]
Other courses include Advanced Architectural Structures, Landscape Design, Law of Contacts, Urban Planning, Human Settlement, and Urbanization among others.
Other courses include Advanced Architectural Structures, Landscape Design, Law of Contacts, Urban Planning, Human Settlement, and Urbanization among others.
Current Postgraduate Supervision
Selected Publications (5)
1. Globalization and the Built Environment: Urbanization and Sustainable Housing Development
[ Download 46.52 kB ]5. “Rural Urban Transformations in the Developing Countries”
[ Download 686.92 kB ]Collaboration/Linkages
●Member, Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON/ F.1221); 1994
●Member, Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA/ M.1264); 1993
Conferences Attended
Curriculum in Covenant University’ being a Paper Presented at the Architectural Department Executive Advance,
Organized by Covenant University @ Conference Room, Lagos State VIP Chalet, Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria,
23-24th August, 2013 Emails: daniel.babalola@covenantuniversity.edu.ng; obablola@yahoo.com
(ii)International Conference Organized by Institute for Environment Research and Development (IERD) 2012 on Sustainable Development, Clean Technology And Environmental Sustainability at Bells University Of Technology, Ota Near Lagos Nigeria. Date: 20-22 March, 2012
(iii) International Conference Organized by Institute for Environment Research and Development (IERD) In Collaboration with Bells University of Technology, Ota, Nigeria on Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection at Bells University of Technology, Ota Near Lagos Nigeria. Date: 21-23 September, 2010.
(iv) International Conference on the Built Environment: Innovation Policy and Sustainable Development at Covenant University Canaan Land Km 10, Idiroko Road P.M.B 1023 Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria College of Science and Technology (Environmental Sciences).Date: 24-26 Jan.,2006
Summary of Profile
Names: Babalola, Olatunde Daniel
Educational Qualification: Ph.D, M.Sc./B.Sc. (Arch.); Diploma Computer Eng.
Regd. Member, Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON), 1994; Full Member, Nigerian Institute of Architects (MNIA), 1993 E-mails: daniel.babalola@covenantuniversity.edu.ng; obablola@yahoo.com;
M-Tel : +2348025311490
Training and Professional Practice: Babalola, Daniel Olatunde is a Professional Architect. Having fully registered with Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON), 1994 and Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), 1993- an affiliate of International Union of Architects (UIA), Commonwealth Association of Architects(CAA), and African Union of Architects (AUA), he had practiced extensively in the Construction Industry in various capacities as Project Architect, Resident Architect, Professional Architect, Project Manager, Company Manager, and Company Director, and in various aspects particularly Housing, Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Complex Projects (including Public buildings and Socio-cultural Facilities) in Consultancy/Contracting Services for over 20 years before coming into the academics in 2005. He holds Ph.D and Master of Science degrees in Architecture; and a Diploma in Computer Engineering (Dip. C.Engr.) Certificates. His areas of interest include: (i) Design Studies (ii) Sustainable Architecture (iii) Architectural Science, Engineering and Technology (including Building Materials and the Construction Industry)- with emphasis on design of super tall, mega tall and hyper tall buildings, large span structures and in-depth concern for systems functionality, structural integrity/stability and feasibility of designed projects; and (iv) Environment with focus on human habitation/settlement; global, continental and national population dynamics; mortality of vulnerable groups; and gender Issues.
