Dr Olabode (Bode) Ogunmakinde is a highly dedicated and accomplished academic in Construction Management with over 11 years of teaching and research experience. He has a demonstrated expertise in delivering engaging lectures and facilitating students’ hands-on learning experiences. Bode also possesses a proven track record of effectively communicating complex concepts in a clear and concise manner, while fostering an inclusive and interactive classroom environment.
As an award-winning researcher, Bode has extensive research background in construction management, with a focus on sustainable & smart construction, circular economy, sustainable development goals, construction waste management, and disaster management. He has several peer-reviewed articles published in high-impact journals and has presented his research at both national and international conferences.
Bode is committed to staying current with industry trends and incorporating them into curriculum development. He is skilled in mentoring and advising students, guiding them towards successful career paths in the construction industry. Bode has a strong commitment to ongoing professional development and fostering a collaborative learning environment with excellent communication and interpersonal skills that foster positive relationships with students, colleagues, and industry professionals.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Building - The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology - Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Master of Technology (MTech) in Architecture - The Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Honours in Architecture - The Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria
National Diploma in Architectural Technology - The Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
The Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria
Oduduwa University Ipetumodu, Osun State, Nigeria
Best Paper Award 2022 for Research Paper, Resources, Conservation, and Recycling (RCR) Journal (SJR = Q1; cite score = 17.9; impact factor = 13.716), Elsevier
Winner, Vice Chancellor Award for Early Career Researcher, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia
Winner, 3 Minute Thesis (3MT), Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
Winner, Poster Prize Competition Award, Building/Disaster Management Discipline, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
Best Graduating Student Award in Architecture, School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
Best Graduating Student Award in Architecture, Faculty of Environmental Studies, The Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Course Coordinator – Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia
SSUD11-101 - Understanding Buildings 1; Undergraduate (UG)
SSUD71-101 - Understanding Buildings; Postgraduate (PG)
SSUD12-309 - Building Services; UG
SSUD71-309 - Building Services; PG
SSUD11-103 - Transforming Places; UG
SDCM70-309 - Building Services; PG Architecture
Course Coordinator - University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
ARBE2307 - Economics of the Construction Industry; UG
Teaching Assistant/Tutor - University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
ARBE3304 - Development Economics and Facility Management; UG
ARBE3308 - Building Information Modelling; UG
ARBE1102 - Construction Ecology 1; UG
ARBE1101 - Construction Technology 1; UG
ARBE1105 - Communication in the Built Environment; UG
ARBE4302 - Disaster Management & Resilience in Built Environment; UG
Teaching Contributions - University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
ARBE4121A - Research in the Built Environment A; UG
ARBE4121B - Research in the Built Environment B; UG
ARBE3308 - Building Information Modelling; UG
ARBE1101 - Construction Technology 1; UG
ARBE1102 - Construction Ecology 1; UG
Lecturer - Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
ARC 507 - Environmental Control III (Acoustics & Noise Control); UG
ARC 306 - Village Survey; UG
ARC 103 - Freehand Sketching I; UG
ARC 104 - Freehand Sketching II; UG
ARC 203 - Architectural Graphics; UG
ARC 401 - Architectural Design V; UG
ARC 205 - Building Components and Methods I; UG
Lecturer - Oduduwa University Ipetumodu, Osun State, Nigeria
ARC 102 - Graphic Communication II; UG
ARC 208 - History of Architecture I; UG
URP 103 - Nature of Environmental Science; UG
ARC 105 - Introduction to Architecture; UG
QSV 102 - Construction Measurement; UG
ARC 201 - Architectural Design I; UG
ARC 106 - Art Appreciation I; UG
ARC 101 - Graphic Communication I; UG
QSV 101 - Introduction to Surveying; UG
Project Architect at RPDT Architects, Lagos, Nigeria
Member, International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB) Working Commission W115 – Construction Materials Stewardship
Fellow, International Society for Development and Sustainability
Member, International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB)
Member, Australian Institute of Building (AIB)
Member, Association for Sustainability in Business Inc., Australia
Affiliate Member, Building Designers Association of Australia (BDAA)
Member, International Network of Traditional Building, Architecture and Urbanism (INTBAU), United Kingdom
Guest Speaker: 10th Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI) Conference held between 27 – 28 April 2021. Theme: Circular Economy in the Built Environment for enhanced performance of the Nigeria Construction Industry. Ogunmakinde, O.E. (2021). Construction Strategies and Policies for Inclusive Adoption of Circular Economy in the Nigerian Construction Industry.
Guest Lecturer: Research Writing Boot Camp (Theme: Art and Science of Writing Ethical Research) organized by the Young Quantity Surveyor Foundation of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors on 23 May 2022. Ogunmakinde, O.E. (2022). Developing Effective Theoretical and Conceptual Framework.
AUTODESK Revit Architecture
IBM SPSS Statistics
NVIVO
Egbelakin, T., Ogunmakinde, O. E. & Henderson, R. (2022). Facility Condition Assessment of Potential Animal Safe Places in Hunter Region, Final Report. NSW Local Land Services and The University of Newcastle. Newcastle, Australia, ISBN: 978-0-7259-0207-0.
Book: Innovations, Disruptions and Future Trends in the Global Construction Industry. Routledge: Taylor and Francis.
Special Issue of MDPI Sustainability: Concrete Materials and Technologies for Sustainable and Resilient Construction
I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:
Building - Building Construction Management and Project Planning
Other Built Environment and Design - Other built environment and design not elsewhere classified
Environmental Engineering - Waste management, reduction, reuse and recycling