Dr Jamiu Dauda

Jamiu is a Senior Lecturer, research and teaching enthusiast with interest in developing low-embodied carbon designs for new infrastructures and retrofit of old infrastructures, sustainable construction technologies and enhancing resilience in construction.

Jamiu holds PhD in Civil/Structural Engineering from the University of Leeds, UK; an MSc (with DISTINCTION) in Structural Engineering with Management; a B-Tech (with FIRST CLASS) in Civil Engineering. He has built theoretical knowledge and professional/practical experience in construction technology and civil engineering practise through both academic and industrial engagement in engineering design, construction supervision and project management. Before joining Leeds Beckett, he was a Lecturer and Programme Manager for Civil Engineering at the University of Wales, TSD, UK. 

Jamiu has diverse research experience in conducting various multi-disciplinary research works that aimed at developing and managing sustainable built environment and solving environmental problems. His primary research interests are in developing low-embodied carbon designs for new infrastructures and retrofit of old infrastructures. He has expertise in construction technology, experimental and numerical structural engineering, low carbon design, design optimisation, structural retrofitting, and digital construction. His research ideas have attracted funds from various sources including Leeds Anniversary research scholarship (value: £106,650), Worldwide University Network (WUN) funding (value: £10,000) and industrial collaboration with Procter and Gamble (P&G). He has published widely in peer reviewed academic journals and international conferences.

Jamiu’s all-around knowledge of construction technology and civil engineering practise in addition with his quest to stay abreast has made him capable of identifying students’ needs and provide them with pastoral care that will improve their attainment. As a lecturer, he always maintain a teaching environment that is suitable for students of diverse backgrounds (widening participation), enabling them to develop high standards of critical thought and excellent performance (retention and progression). He particularly utilise technological learning tools such as Blackboard, Poll Everywhere, Moodle, Teams and Kahoot to facilitate students’ learning and academic development.

Jamiu is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), a Chartered Engineer (CEng) registered with the Engineering Council, UK and a member of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (C Build E MCABE).

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