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Dr Zainab Jagun

Lecturer

Zainab holds a PhD in Real Estate from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia, along with an MSc in Real Estate Management from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Additionally, she earned a Masters degree in Disaster Risk Management and Development Studies from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria, a BTech in Estate Management from the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, and a National Diploma in Estate Management from Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna, Nigeria.

Zainab's doctoral research focused on developing a Risk Management Framework for Housing Development Appraisal, addressing the high levels of risk and uncertainty inherent in housing development resource allocation. This framework contributes significantly to the field's knowledge base. As a highly qualified researcher, she has authored 33 research publications with increasing citations and global recognition.

Zainab advocates for the integration of technology and sustainable practices in the built environment industry. She believe in the importance of educating future professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to drive positive change in the industry.

Current Teaching

Teaching real estate related modules (Module leader) to Level 4, 5, 6 and MSc Students.

Research Interests

Zainab's research focuses on the intersection of property development, circular economy principles, innovation, and sustainable practices in waste management. She aims to explore how property development projects can adopt circular economy principles to minimize waste generation, maximize resource efficiency, and promote sustainable practices. Through innovative approaches and technologies, she seeks to identify opportunities to integrate circular economy principles into the property development process, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable built environment.