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Contents

  1. College
  2. Department
  3. Research Interests
  4. Awards & Honours
  5. Teaching Areas
  6. Current Postgraduate Supervision
  7. Selected Publications (5)
  8. Collaboration/Linkages
  9. Conferences Attended
  10. Summary of Profile
  11. Curriculum Vitae

Dr olatunde babalola

Lecturer I

Ph.D; MNIA; M.Sc./B.Sc. (Arch.); Diploma (Computer Engrg)

College

College of Science and Technology

Department

Architecture

Research Interests

His research interests include:

His areas of interest are Housing Studies; Sustainable Architecture & Development; Architecture Theory; Built Environment Behavioral Studies; Lean Construction (including Management); Gender Issues; and Education.

Awards & Honours

SN Award Type Description Date Obtained
i Full Sponsorship on Research Articles Publications in seven(7) Scopus Indexed International Journals

Full Sponsorship by: Covenant University Centre for Research, Innovation and Discovery (CUCRID)- Full Description are in Item 19 (ii- viii)

IJRTE, India, SCOPUS Indexed- March, 2020

IJITEE, India, SCOPUS Indexed- February, 2020

IJITEE, India, SCOPUS Indexed- July, 2019

DIB, Europe PMC, SCOPUS Indexed, 2018

IJMET, India, SCOPUS Indexed, 2018

IJCIET, India, SCOPUS Indexed, 2018

DIB, Europe PMC, SCOPUS Indexed, 2018

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ii Sponsorship for participation in International Conference with Proceeding (1No.)

Full Sponsorship by: Covenant University Centre for Research, Innovation and Discovery (CUCRID)- Full Description are in Item 18d (ii)

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) EDULEARN, CPCI-Indexing- IATED& INTED, Scopus, Ebsco, Thomson Reuters Web Of Science Spain- 02-04/07/2018

2018
iii Sponsorship for participation in National Conference & Workshops (4No.)

Full Sponsorship by: Covenant University Centre for Research, Innovation and Discovery (CUCRID)/Covenant University:

ADAPTI, Ota, Nigeria, 10-14/10/ 2016- Full Descr. are in Item 18d (iii)

Third Int. Conf Ota, Nigeria- 09-11/05/2016- Full Descr. are in Item 18d (v)

50th NIA AGM, Lagos, Nigeria- 2010- Full Description are in Item 18d (vii)

AUTOCAD, Ibadan, Nigeria, 17-20/03/2009- Full Description are in Item 18d(viii)

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iv Cluster Research Grant Covenant University Centre for Research, Innovation and Discovery (CUCRID), Dec., 2014. Title- Investigation of Housing in Ogun State: Understanding the Relationship between Demand and Provision of Affordable Housing; leaders- Dr C.O. Adeokun and Dr A.P Opoko- Cluster member 19/12/2014
v Best Departmental Academic/Level Adviser Departmental Academic/Level Adviser in Department of Architecture (400L, B.Sc. Final Year, 2010/2011 Session), Nominated by the then H.O.D., Prof. O. Solanke, to the College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Canaanland, Ota, Nigeria. 21/07/2011
vi Recipient of Ph.D Programme Sponsorship Recipient of the Covenant University Part-Time Ph.D Sponsorship- up to 2016-04-21 when Confidential Report on my Thesis Defence which took place on 2016-03-31 was approved. With some years without supervisor(s), etc., confirmation of effective program duration is to be clarified from the University. 21/04/2006
vii Best Pavilion Design and Construction Best 'Pavilion Design and 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 23/11/1990
viii Kwara State Undergraduate Scholarship Awards Award given to students who are indigenes of Kwara State to assist in our sponsorship in University Undergraduate Programmes in Nigeria 1980-1983 (My Home Town, Egbe, was formerly part of Kwara State before creation of Kogi State in 1991). 26/07/1982
ix Kwara State Tertiary Institutions Bursary Awards Award given to students who are indigenes of Kwara State to assist in our sponsorship in our Advanced Level education in Nigeria 1978-1980 (My Home Town, Egbe, was formerly part of Kwara State before creation of Kogi State in 1991). 23/06/1980

Teaching Areas

Duration of Teaching Experience in Covenant University- Over 14 1/2 years: 5th Oct., 2005- 4th April, 2020

Taught Courses

As an architectural educator, he has been involved in the following taught courses at postgraduate (2006/2007- 2018/2019) and undergraduate levels (2005/2006- 2019/2020):

Postgraduate:

M.Sc. Final Year: Housing and Urban Renewal [Arc863]; Architectural Design Thesis Projects II [Arc861]; Human Settlement [Arc856];

M.Sc.1: Advanced Building Components & Methods II [Arc824]; Advanced Building Components & Methods I [Arc814] and Building Maintenance [Arc816]

Undergraduate:

B. Sc. Final Year: Research Projects Dissertation [Arc422]; Architectural Design Studio VI [Arc421]; Architectural Design Studio V [Arc411]; B.Sc. Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) [200-400Levels]

B. Sc. 200L & 300L: Building Services II [Arc327]; Building Services I [Arc317]; Building Components & Methods IV [Arc326]; Building Components & Methods III [Arc316]; Architectural Design Studio IV [Arc321]; Architectural Design Studio III [Arc311]; Building Components & Methods II [Arc246]; Building Components & Methods I [Arc216]

Sessions: 2015/2016- 2019/2020

Postgraduate: Arc 863; Arc 861; Arc 856 (Alpha 2017/18); Arc 824 & Arc 814; Arc 816 …….…..M. Sc. Classes

Undergraduate: Arc 422; Arc 410; Arc 327 & Arc 317; Arc 321 & Arc 311; Arc 246 & Arc 216.

*Also capable of teaching some other preferred selected courses

from Advanced Architectural Structures, Landscape Design, Law of Contacts, Urban Planning, among others.

Current Postgraduate Supervision

M.Sc. Architecture Thesis: Two(2) Students

Selected Publications (5)

1. Globalization and the Built Environment: Urbanization and Sustainable Housing Development

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2. Socio-Economic Environment: Rural Urban Transformations in the Developing Countries: A Case Study of Nigeria(Conference)

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3. "Focus on Niger State Housing Corporation (N.S.H.C.) Minna, Nigeria"

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4. “Evaluation of Global Agenda: The Millennium Development Goals (MDGS)”

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5. “Rural Urban Transformations in the Developing Countries”

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Collaboration/Linkages

Collaboration, Linkages, Editorial Engagements, Recognition & Membership of Professional Bodies:
(i) External Appointment by Springer Nature: Member of Scopus Indexed Journal Reviewers- Environment,
Development and Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-019-00367-8....Commencement date: April 27, 2020
(ii) External Appointment by Centre for Real Estate Studies (UTM CRES) Institute for Smart Infrastructure and
Innovative Construction (ISIIC) Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
- Member of Journal Reviewers- E-mail: cres@utm.my/Site: http://www.utm.my/cres
……………………………………………………………………………………......Commencement date: August 2, 2020
(iii) Full Member, Association of Architectural Educators in Nigeria (M-AARCHES 535)……….………..….2019
(iv) Member, Research Gate since 2016; index= 2.4, document= 10, reads= 4,759 and citations= 20) ..….…...2016
(v) Author Member, SCOPUS Publications since 2016; h-index= 2, document=5, and citation 2018-2020=4)….....2016
(vi) Member, Google Scholar since 2012; h-index= 4, citation since 2015= 25) ……..……………….…..........2012
(vi) Architecture Firms/Companies for engaging Students on Industrial Attachment/Training on SIWES…….2010
(vii) Other Construction Industry Firms/Companies for engaging Arch. Students on Industrial Training on SIWES.....2010
(viii) C.I. related Federal & State Ministries for engaging Arch. Students on Industrial Training on SIWES since.....2010
(ix) Registered Member, Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON/F.1221)….….….……..….…...1994
(x) Full Member, Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA/M.1264) …………….…………....….…………..…..1993

Conferences Attended

Conferences Attended
a. Conferences attended/with Papers Presented (Peer Recognition)

(i) Babalola, O., Ibem, E., Adewale, B., Ediae, O., Jegede, F., Eke, W., Adeluoye, O. (2018). - Paper Presented:
Research Methodologies in Architecture Programs in Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. Submitted in May,
2018 to EDULEARN18 Conference 2-4, July, 2018, Palma de Mallorca (Spain)
- CPCI-Indexing-IATED& INTED, Scopus, Ebsco, Thomson Reuters Web Of Science…1No.- Available on
Covenant University Repository
(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- Paper Presented: ‘Socio-Economic Environment: Rural Urban
Transformations In The Developing Countries: A Case Study of Nigeria’ by Babalola, Daniel Olatunde
Department of Architecture, College of Science and Technology Covenant University, Canaan Land Ota, Ogun
State, Nigeria Date: 20-22 March, 2012 (Nigeria)
- Published Local Conferences and Workshops Attended….…. Available on Covenant University Repository
(iii) 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) - Paper Presented: ‘Globalization and the Built
Environment -Urbanization and Sustainable Housing Development’ by Babalola, Daniel Olatunde,
Department of Architecture, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Canaan Land Ota,
Ogun State; Date: 24-26 Jan., 2006 (Nigeria)
- Published Local Conferences and Workshops Attended……. Available on Covenant University Repository

b. Other Conferences and Workshops Attended
(iv) First Covenant University Organized Workshop for Postgraduate Students on Leadership Development Studies,
at African Leadership Development Centre, Covenant University Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria:
Diploma and Certificate in Leadership Development Studies. Date: May 30-June 10, 2016.
(v) Third Covenant University International Conference on African Development Issues at African Leadership
Development Centre, Covenant University Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria: ‘Driving Inclusive and
Sustainable Development in Africa: Models, Methods and Policies, Date: May 9-11, 2016
(vi) Second Covenant University International Conference on African Development Issues at African Leadership
Development Centre, Covenant University Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria: ‘Bio-Technology, ICT,
Materials and Renewable Energy: Potential Catalyst for African Development, Date: 11-13 May, 2015

(vii) Nigerian Institute of Architects Annual General Assembly & Conference (NIA AGM 2010)
As a Member and Delegate to Nigerian Institute of Architects 50th Annual General Assembly & Conference
(NIA AGM 2010) at Federal Palace Hotel Lagos- On the Occasion of Her (50Years) Golden Jubilee, 2010
(viii) International Conference Organized by Institute for Environment Research and Development (IERD) In
Collaboration with Bells University of Technology on Sustainable Development and Environmental
Protection: Strategies and Procedures for Developing Nations, Sustainable Development, Clean Technology
and Environmental Sustainability- Paper Submitted by Babalola, O.D.: “Conceptual Issues: A Review of
Implementation of the UN Conferences on the Environment and Development” (Ref: SN2/ALFRM1). Bells
University of Technology, Ota Near Lagos, Nigeria, 21-23 September, 2010.

Summary of Profile

SUMMARY OF PROFILE
BABALOLA, OLATUNDE DANIEL (Ph.D)
Department of Architecture, College of Science and Technology
Covenant University, Canaanland Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
E-mail: daniel.babalola@covenantuniversity.edu.ng; obablola@yahoo.com;
M-Tel.:+2348143233945 & +2348025311490
Objective: To be a distinguished and an impactful academic both nationally and globally.

Babalola, Olatunde Daniel is a Researcher in Covenant University Ota, Nigeria; who qualified a Professional Architect, and holds Ph.D degree in Architecture (Covenant University, 2016), M.Sc. and B.Sc. (Hons.) degrees in Architecture [Ahmadu Bello University (A.B.U.) Zaria, Nigeria, 1985 and 1983 respectively]; and a Diploma in Computer Engineering Certificate (Tunad Links Institute of Computer Technology, Lagos Nigeria, 2001). Having fully registered with Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON F/1221), 1994 and Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA M/1264), 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, Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Professional Architect, 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 20years before coming into the academics in 2005. As an Academic, he is also a member of Association of Architectural Educators in Nigeria (M-AARCHES 535).
Notable among building projects handled at design, supervision & management levels or renovation works, are- Engineering Buildings Covenant University, Ota- Completion; Living Faith International Headquarters Mission Estate, Canaanland Ota- Construction Supervision; Renovation of N.P.A. Headquarters Building Marina, Lagos; N.P.A. Senior Staff Residential Estates, Maitama, Abuja, F.C.T.- Construction; N.P.A. Junior & Intermediate Staff Residential Estate, Kubwa, Abuja, F.C.T.; N.P.A. Staff Residential Estate, Calabar, Cross Rivers State; N.P.A. Warehouses, Tin Can Island, Lagos; N.P.A. Warehouses, Ikorodu Lighter Terminal, Lagos- Renovation; 8No. 3-Bedroom Flats Residential Development, Asamaukese Street, Wuse Abuja, F.C.T.- Design and Construction works; N.P.A. Staff Modern Clinic, Apapa, Lagos- Finishing/Completion; N.P.A. Staff Quarters, Apapa, Lagos- Construction; N.P.A. Staff Union Building, Apapa, Lagos- Construction; Commercial and Office Building Oba Akran Road Ikeja, Lagos- Design/Partial Construction; Commercial Complex, Opebi Link-Road Ikeja, Lagos- Construction; Chanchaga Local Government Secretariat Kuta, Niger State- Design & Construction Supervision; Niger State Local Government Secretariat Projects- for Gurara, Wushishi and Gbako- Precontract Services including Design/Working Drawings & Tendering and commencement of construction; Niger State Markets Projects at Minna, Bida, Suleja, and Kontagora- Full involvement in Design of all, Supervision of Minna Market, and Chairman/Coordinator of Consultancy Services for Minna, Suleja and Kontagora Markets; Niger State Housing Corporation Headquarters Complex Minna- Full Design & Working Drawing; Grinding Shed, Gwarri Market Minna- Design & Construction Supervision; Commercial Complexes I Minna- Involved in Design, Full Construction Supervision during N.Y.S.C.; Commercial Complexes III Minna- Design, Full Construction Supervision as Project Architect & as Project Manager; Commercial Complexes IV Minna- Full Design work; Redevelopment of Night Square Market Minna, Niger State- Design work; National Housing Scheme for Low-Income Earners, Minna-Construction Supervision; Proposed Cinema for Niger House Motel, Minna- Design; Old Peoples’ Home, Minna- Design & Construction Supervision; College of Education Administrative Building, Near Minna- Finishing/Completion Supervision; and many Residential and ‘Institutional & Complex’ Projects for Firms & Private clients. Other Projects handled at supervision & management levels include road works at N.P.A. Habour Village, Calabar Cross Rivers State; N.P.A. Senior Staff Quarters Maitama Abuja and N.P.A. Junior & Intermediate Staff Quarters Kubwa Abuja; services works- External electrification including Installation of Transformers/Supply Armored Cables at N.P.A. Senior Staff Quarters Maitama Abuja and N.P.A. Junior & Intermediate Staff Quarters Kubwa Abuja; External water supply including Free standing elevated water storage tank and sewerage systems at N.P.A. Senior Staff Quarters Maitama Abuja- Construction works.
He has been a Lecturer in the Department of Architecture, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University Ota, Nigeria since 2005; and teaches or is involved at Postgraduate level: M.Sc. Final Year- Housing and Urban Renewal [Arc863]; Research Design Thesis Projects II [Arc861]; Human Settlement [ARC856]; Advanced Building Components & Methods II & I [Arc824 & Arc814]; and Building Maintenance [Arc816]; and at Undergraduate level: B.Sc. Final Year Research Projects Dissertation [Arc422]; Architectural Design Studios VI & V [Arc421 & Arc411], B.Sc. Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) [200-400Levels]; Building Components & Methods IV & III [Arc326 & Arc316]; Architectural Design Studio IV & III [Arc321 & Arc311]; Building Services II & I [Arc327 & Arc317]; Building Components & Methods II and I [Arc226/246 & Arc216]. With capacity of teaching some other preferred or selected courses, he has supervised over 60 B.Sc. and M.Sc. Students in their final year research Dissertation Projects; mentored over 400 (300 & 400 Levels) Undergraduate Students in Studio Design works and co-mentored over 1000 (200- 400 Levels) Undergraduate Students in SIWES. His areas of interest are Housing Studies; Sustainable Architecture & Development; Architecture Theory; Built Environment Behavioral Studies; Lean Construction (including Management); Gender Issues, and Education; and as a Researcher, some of his Scopus Indexed Journal publications and other works are available online, while studies at various stages of completion on other subjects are on-going.

By: Babalola, Olatunde Daniel ……………...………………………....….………..Date: 08/2020

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