Publications

Journal article

  • Enhancing Deep Safety Compliance of Construction Workers in Australia

    Zhao, X., Yan, D., Kalutara, P., & Tumpa, R. (2026). Enhancing Deep Safety Compliance of Construction Workers in Australia. Buiildings, 16(9), 16 pages. doi:10.3390/buildings16091747

  • From diversity to social value: insights from infrastructure project professionals

    Tumpa, R. J., Baker, M., & Ghanbaripour, A. N. (2026). From diversity to social value: insights from infrastructure project professionals. International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, 19(2), 302-328. doi:10.1108/IJMPB-07-2024-0179

  • Leveraging digital technology to improve environmental, social, and governance performance of infrastructure projects

    Tumpa, R. J., Naeni, L. M., Afzal, F., & Ghanbaripour, A. N. (2025). Leveraging digital technology to improve environmental, social, and governance performance of infrastructure projects. Management Decision, 63(13), 455-496. doi:10.1108/MD-04-2024-0818

  • Architects and designers on LinkedIn: Perceptions and strategies for professional success

    Sauer, C. M., Skaik, S., & Tumpa, R. J. (2025). Architects and designers on LinkedIn: Perceptions and strategies for professional success. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 32(10), 6398-6420. doi:10.1108/ECAM-07-2023-0716

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  • Application of systems thinking and system dynamics in managing risks and stakeholders in construction projects: A systematic literature review

    Ghamarimajd, Z., Ghanbaripour, A., Tumpa, R. J., Watanabe, T., Mbachu, J., & Skitmore, M. (2025). Application of systems thinking and system dynamics in managing risks and stakeholders in construction projects: A systematic literature review. Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 42(6), 1465-1479. doi:10.1002/sres.3032

  • Hard Hats and Glass Ceilings: Women's Experiences in the Construction Industry in Developed Western Nations

    Tumpa, R. J., Ghanbaripour, A. N., Brotto, G., Amar, J. H. N., Zhang, W., Ghamarimajd, Z., . . . Yousefian, P. (2025). Hard Hats and Glass Ceilings: Women's Experiences in the Construction Industry in Developed Western Nations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(11), 1-18. doi:10.1061/JCEMD4.COENG-16286

  • Key success factors towards circular economy in public-private partnership projects

    Akomea-Frimpong, I., Addo Ofori, J. N., Botchway, B., Tumpa, R. J., & Tetteh, P. A. (2025). Key success factors towards circular economy in public-private partnership projects. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 1-27. doi:10.1108/SASBE-02-2025-0074

  • Critical success factors of green finance on zero carbon buildings

    Akomea-Frimpong, I., Tumpa, R. J., Ofori, J. A. N., Botchway, B., Tetteh, P. A., & Jin, X. (2025). Critical success factors of green finance on zero carbon buildings. Energy and Buildings, 338, 1-14. doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2025.115735

  • Improving decision-making and stakeholder engagement at project governance using digital technology for sustainable infrastructure projects

    Tumpa, R. J., & Naeni, L. (2025). Improving decision-making and stakeholder engagement at project governance using digital technology for sustainable infrastructure projects. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 14(4), 1292-1329. doi:10.1108/SASBE-10-2024-0451

  • Tapping the Untapped Resource to Address Construction Skills Shortages: Perceptions of Australian Women Career Changers and Construction Women

    Baker, M., Ali, M., Hassett, E., & Jahan Tumpa, R. (2025). Tapping the Untapped Resource to Address Construction Skills Shortages: Perceptions of Australian Women Career Changers and Construction Women. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(4), 1-22. doi:10.1061/JCEMD4.COENG-15382

  • The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Project Management: A Systematic Literature Review of Current Opportunities, Enablers, and Barriers

    Salimimoghadam, S., Ghanbaripour, A. N., Tumpa, R. J., Kamel Rahimi, A., Golmoradi, M., Rashidian, S., & Skitmore, M. (2025). The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Project Management: A Systematic Literature Review of Current Opportunities, Enablers, and Barriers. Buildings, 15(7), 1-32. doi:10.3390/buildings15071130

  • Systematic exploration of sustainability in higher education: a tertiary perspective

    Aghajani, M., Memari, A., Tumpa, R. J., & Ruge, G. (2025). Systematic exploration of sustainability in higher education: a tertiary perspective. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 26(4), 1-44. doi:10.1108/ijshe-02-2024-0095

  • Project-based group work for enhancing students learning in project management education: an action research

    Afzal, F., & Tumpa, R. J. (2025). Project-based group work for enhancing students learning in project management education: an action research. International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, 18(1), 189-208. doi:10.1108/IJMPB-06-2024-0150

  • Core leadership competencies of project managers for enhancing project success in today’s fast-evolving world: a systematic literature review

    Salimimoghadam, S., Ghanbaripour, A. N., Tumpa, R. J., & Watanabe, T. (2025). Core leadership competencies of project managers for enhancing project success in today’s fast-evolving world: a systematic literature review. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 1-40. doi:10.1108/SASBE-09-2025-0546

  • Project delivery success and sustainability: comparative strategies in the post-pandemic era

    Ghanbaripour, A. N., Tumpa, R. J., Skitmore, M., & Hon, C. (2025). Project delivery success and sustainability: comparative strategies in the post-pandemic era. Management Decision, 1-26. doi:10.1108/MD-03-2024-0445

  • A bibliometric review of barriers to circular economy implementation in solid waste management

    Akomea-Frimpong, I., Tetteh, P. A., Ofori, J. N. A., Tumpa, R. J., Pariafsai, F., Tenakwah, E. S., . . . Tenakwah, E. J. (2024). A bibliometric review of barriers to circular economy implementation in solid waste management. Discover Environment, 2(1), 1-21. doi:10.1007/s44274-024-00050-4

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  • Computer-based games in project management education: A review

    Tumpa, R. J., Ahmad, T., Naeni, L. M., & Kujala, J. (2024). Computer-based games in project management education: A review. Project Leadership and Society, 5, 1-18. doi:10.1016/j.plas.2024.100130

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  • A systematic review of the impact of emerging technologies on student learning, engagement, and employability in built environment education

    Ghanbaripour, A. N., Talebian, N., Miller, D., Tumpa, R. J., Zhang, W., Golmoradi, M., & Skitmore, M. (2024). A systematic review of the impact of emerging technologies on student learning, engagement, and employability in built environment education. Buildings, 14(9), 1-21. doi:10.3390/buildings14092769

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  • Exploring leadership styles to foster sustainability in construction projects: A systematic literature review

    Afzal, F., & Tumpa, R. J. (2024). Exploring leadership styles to foster sustainability in construction projects: A systematic literature review. Sustainability, 16(3), 1-32. doi:10.3390/su16030971

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  • A review of circular economy models and success factors on public-private partnership infrastructure development

    Akomea-Frimpong, I., Jin, X., Osei Kyei, R., Tetteh, P. A., Tumpa, R. J., Ofori, J. N. A., & Pariafsai, F. (2024). A review of circular economy models and success factors on public-private partnership infrastructure development. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 14(1), 109-126. doi:10.1108/BEPAM-01-2023-0014

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  • Validating and testing a project delivery success model in construction: A mixed-method approach in Australia

    Ghanbaripour, A. N., Langston, C., Tumpa, R. J., & Skulmoski, G. (2024). Validating and testing a project delivery success model in construction: A mixed-method approach in Australia. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(3), 532-559. doi:10.1108/SASBE-09-2022-0200

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  • A critical review of public–private partnerships in the COVID-19 pandemic: Key themes and future research agenda

    Akomea-Frimpong, I., Jin, X., Osei-Kyei, R., & Tumpa, R. J. (2023). A critical review of public–private partnerships in the COVID-19 pandemic: Key themes and future research agenda. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 12(4), 701-720. doi:10.1108/SASBE-01-2022-0009

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  • Enhancing project management graduates’ employability through group assessment innovations: An empirical study

    Tumpa, R. J., Skaik, S., Ham, M., & Chaudhry, G. (2023). Enhancing project management graduates’ employability through group assessment innovations: An empirical study. Project Leadership and Society, 4, 1-14. doi:10.1016/j.plas.2023.100084

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  • Retention over Attraction: A Review of Women’s Experiences in the Australian Construction Industry; Challenges and Solutions

    Ghanbaripour, A. N., Tumpa, R. J., Sunindijo, R. Y., Zhang, W., Yousefian, P., Camozzi, R. N., . . . Hemmati, M. (2023). Retention over Attraction: A Review of Women’s Experiences in the Australian Construction Industry; Challenges and Solutions. Buildings, 13(2), 1-19. doi:10.3390/buildings13020490

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  • A Holistic Overview of Studies to Improve Group-Based Assessments in Higher Education: A Systematic Literature Review

    Tumpa, R. J., Skaik, S., Ham, M., & Chaudhry, G. (2022). A Holistic Overview of Studies to Improve Group-Based Assessments in Higher Education: A Systematic Literature Review. Sustainability (Switzerland), 14(15), 1-23. doi:10.3390/su14159638

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  • Authentic Design and Administration of Group-Based Assessments to Improve the Job-Readiness of Project Management Graduates

    Tumpa, R. J., Skaik, S., Ham, M., & Chaudhry, G. (2022). Authentic Design and Administration of Group-Based Assessments to Improve the Job-Readiness of Project Management Graduates. Sustainability (Switzerland), 14(15), 1-23. doi:10.3390/su14159679

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  • A Case Study of the Practical Implications of Using Interactive Technology in Teaching International Postgraduate Students

    Skaik, S., & Tumpa, R. (2022). A Case Study of the Practical Implications of Using Interactive Technology in Teaching International Postgraduate Students. Contemporary Educational Technology, 14(1), 1-17. doi:10.30935/cedtech/11372

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  • Developing employability attributes of higher education project management graduates: A scoping review

    Tumpa, R. J., Skaik, S., Ham, M., & Ghaudhry, G. (2021). Developing employability attributes of higher education project management graduates: A scoping review. Project Governance & Controls Review 2020 / 2021, 4(1), 4-23. Retrieved from https://www.pgcs.org.au/files/7716/3175/3220/PGCAR_-_2021.pdf

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  • Group-based assessments and project management education: Towards a dynamic framework with best practices

    Tumpa, R. J., Skaik, S., Chaudhry, G. R., & Ham, M. R. (2020). Group-based assessments and project management education:
    Towards a dynamic framework with best practices. International Journal of Innovative Business Strategies, 6(1), 425-433. doi:10.20533/ijibs.2046.3626.2020.0054

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Conference paper

  • A review and conceptual framework of zero carbon building technologies

    Akomea-Frimpong, I., Siedu, S., Alashwal, A., Senanu Kukah, A., & Tumpa, R. J. (2025). A review and conceptual framework of zero carbon building technologies. In The International Conference of Green + Digital + Intelligent Built Environments (GDI 2025) (pp. 1-11). Online: Green Digital Intelligent. Retrieved from https://www.gdi2025.com/programme

  • Transforming Construction Education: A Systematic Review of the Impact of Technology on Student Engagement, Learning Outcomes, and Employability

    Ghanbaripour, A., Talebian, N., Miller, D., Tumpa, R. J., Zhang, W., & Golmoradi, M. (2023). Transforming Construction Education: A Systematic Review of the Impact of Technology on Student Engagement, Learning Outcomes, and Employability. In Australasian Universities Building Education Association 2023 Conference (pp. 1-22). Online: Australasian Universities Building Education Association 2023 Conference.

  • Towards a complexity literacy model

    Machet, T., Leigh, E., Tumpa, R., Willey, K., & Naeni, L. M. (2023). Towards a complexity literacy model. In Proceedings of AAEE 2023 (pp. 1-9). Online: Australasian Association for Engineering Education Conference. Retrieved from https://aaee.net.au/search-all-publications/

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  • Retention over Attraction: A review of factors affecting women's experiences in the Australian construction industry

    Ghanbaripour, A. N., Tumpa, R. J., Sunindijo, R. Y., Weiwei, Z., Yousefian, P., Camozzi, R. N., . . . Hemmati, M. (2022). Retention over Attraction: A review of factors affecting women's experiences in the Australian construction industry. In S. Perera, & M. Hardie (Eds.), Proceedings of the 45th AUBEA Conference 2022 (pp. 839-850). Penrith, NSW: Western Sydney University. doi:10.3390/buildings13020490

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  • The application of emotional intelligence in construction project management: A systematic literature review

    Tumpa, R., & Skaik, S. (2021). The application of emotional intelligence in construction project management: A systematic literature review. In Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference: Construction Education: Live the Future (pp. 696-707). Online: Deakin University. Retrieved from https://www.deakin.edu.au/student-life-and-services/events/AUBEA2021

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  • Group-based Assessments in Project Management Higher Education

    Tumpa, R., Skaik, S., Chaudhry, G., & Ham, M. (2020). Group-based Assessments in Project Management Higher Education. In LICE - WCSNE - Proceedings (pp. 79-85). Online: Infonomics Society. doi:10.2053/LICE.2020.0021

  • A systematic approach to group-based assessment in project management education: CQUniversity case study

    Skaik, S., & Tumpa, R. J. (2019). A systematic approach to group-based assessment in project management education: CQUniversity case study. In X. Zhao, P. L. Kalutara, & R. J. Webber (Eds.), Proceedings of the 43rd Australasian Universities Building Education Association (AUBEA) Conference (pp. 207-222). Rockhampton, Qld: Central Queensland University. Retrieved from https://www.cqu.edu.au/

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Book chapter

  • Digital technologies and sustainability in project management: current trends and future perspectives

    Naeni, L., & Tumpa, R. J. (2025). Digital technologies and sustainability in project management: current trends and future perspectives. In Ö. Hazır, & M. E. Bruni (Eds.), Tomorrow's Data Empowered Project Management Agile Decision Making, Sustainability and AI (1st ed., pp. 147-168). Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-84017-3_8

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  • Generative AI-Powered Teaching and Learning in Engineering and Project Management Higher Education: A Systematic Review

    Chaudhry, G., Gide, E., Yadegaridehkordi, E., & Tumpa, R. (2025). Generative AI-Powered Teaching and Learning in Engineering and Project Management Higher Education: A Systematic Review. In I. Awan, M. Younas, G. Ghinea, G. Tor-Morten, & S. Şen (Eds.), The 6th Joint International Conference on AI, Big Data and Blockchain (AIBB 2025) (Vol. 1618, 1st ed., pp. 99-113). Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi:10.1007/978-3-032-04728-1_9

Thesis / Dissertation

  • Enhancing Job-readiness of Project Management Graduates through Effective Group-based Assessments

    Tumpa, R. J. (2023). Enhancing Job-readiness of Project Management Graduates through Effective Group-based Assessments. (Central Queensland University).

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