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Funmilayo Mokunfayo ADEDIRE

Professor
college of ENVIRONMENTAL ScienceS (COEVS)
ARCHITECTURE Programme

Funmilayo Adedire is a Nigerian licensed architect, and a Professor of Architecture at Bowen University, Nigeria. She is a seasoned project manager and a visionary with unusual prowess in academic administration. She holds a BSc, MSc, and PhD in architecture from the University of Lagos. She received additional degrees (MSc, PhD) in Urban & Regional Planning from the University of Ibadan and the University of Pretoria respectively. She also holds an MBA degree from the Redeemers University, Ede. She began her teaching career as a graduate assistant in the Department of Architecture of the University of Lagos in 2009. She left academia to focus on full architectural practice in 2010 and has engaged in various consultancy and contracting projects spanning over two decades. She designed and constructed different housing schemes and multi-use buildings for individuals and corporate organisations. She continues to participate in advisory services, design and implementation of viable projects all over Nigeria. Sequel to the completion of her PhD in Architecture, she returned to academia at Lead City University in 2018, she recorded outstanding feats which included full accreditations across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. She also pioneered all postgraduate degrees in Architecture with full professional and NUC accreditations.
Demonstrable results in Academia include among many initiating, and developing University academic curriculums, spearheading and securing both professional and NUC accreditations for Architecture programmes from undergraduate to postgraduate level including research programmes.

Education

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD (Architecture) 2017 – (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
  • MED (Architecture) 2010 – (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
  • B.Sc (Architecture) 2006 – (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
  • HND (Architecture) 2001 – (Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, Nigeria)

Post PhD Qualifications

  • PhD (Town & Regional Planning) 2024 – (University of Pretoria, South Africa)
  • MBA (Marketing) 2023 – (Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria)
  • M.Sc (Ubran & Regional Planning) 2021 – (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
contribution to knowledge

Professor Funmilayo Adedire’s research interests centre on these principal areas of architectural research, Resilient & Sustainable Housing; Architectural Technology (digital innovation in architectural practice and education), Interior Architecture and Landscape Architecture. Her research publications have covered different aspects of urban transitions, including peri-urban housing, challenges to spatial transition, urban quality and resilience of emerging African peripheral urban systems. Other areas of publications include the adoption of digital technology both in architectural education and practice. Her postdoctoral research works are currently on “The Comparative Evaluation of Urban Systems’ Resilience in Lagos Megacity Periphery Communities and Sustainability of Communities in Lagos-Ogun Periphery”. Further research experience includes reviewing reputable journals.

She has a career goal of engaging in leading research and dissemination of knowledge that would result in improved access to quality and sustainable housing development with balanced infrastructure by the majority of urban residents in peri-urban of Nigeria and other developing countries.

Institutional Service
  • Provost, College of Environmental Sciences, Bowen University, Iwo. 2024 – Date
  • Professor of Architecture, Architecture Programme, Bowen University, Iwo. 2024 – Date
  • Member, Procurement & Project Committee
  • Member, COPAD
  • Member, University Senate
  • ⁠Chairperson Curriculum College of Environmental Sciences (COEVS)
  • ⁠Member, Postgraduate Board
  • ⁠Member, Expanded Management
  • ⁠Member, Procurement Committee.
Professional Qualifications
  • Full Registration: Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) F/ 3202/2014
  • Full Registration: Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA)/M3271/2013    
  • Professional Competence Certificate of (ARCON/NIA)/2013
  • Certificate in Project Management by JK Michaels Consulting, Lagos/2012.
Selected Publications

Dissertations/Theses

  1. Adedire F.M. (2017). Ph.D Architecture Thesis, University of Lagos
    Title of Thesis: Characteristics of Housing Development in Lagos Peri-urban Settlements.
    Duration of Programme: 2014 – 2017 (3 yrs.)
    Sole/Collaborative Supervisors: Prof. M.A. Adebamowo, Prof. Leke Oduwaye & Dr. C. Iweka.
  2. Adedire F.M. (2024). PhD Town & Regional Planning Thesis, University of Pretoria
    Title of Thesis: Comparative Evaluation of Urban Systems’ Resilience in Lagos Megacity Periphery Communities: 2021-2024
    Sole Supervisors: Prof. Karina Landman
  3. Adedire F.M. (2021). MSc Urban & Regional Planning, University of Ibadan.
    Title of Thesis: Sustainability of Communities in Lagos- Ogun Periphery. 
    Duration of Programme: 2019-2021 (2 yrs.)
    Sole Supervisor: Prof. Bolanle Wahab.
  4. Adedire F.M. (2010). MED Architecture Thesis, University of Lagos.
    Title of Thesis: Ekiti State Civic Centre.
    Duration of Programme: 2008-2010 (2 yrs.)
    Sole/Collaborative Supervisors: Dr. M.B.O. Adegbile & Arc. Savage 
  5. Kareem F.M. (2005). B.Sc. Architecture Thesis, University of Lagos.
    Title of Thesis: Sustainable Building Materials in Nigeria. 
    Date of Completion: September, 2005.
    Sole Supervisor: Dr. A.K. Adebayo.

Books (Peer-reviewed)

  1. Adedire, F. M (2020). Disparity in Peri-urbanisation process in Lagos Periphery. In L. Loures (Ed.), Landscape Architecture- Processes and Practices Towards Sustainable Development. United Kingdom: IntechOpen Publications
  2. Publisher, Country, ISSN & Contribution: IntechOpen Limited, 10 Lower Thames Street,        London, United Kingdom; ISBN: 978-1-83968-377-0; DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/Intechopen.93530. 
    Indexing: Web of Science, Google Scholar, Book Citation Index, BASE, and WorldCat. 

Published Journal Articles (International)

  1. Orkpeh, A.K; Adedire, F. M. (2024). African urban peripheries and informal development: A review of challenges and sustainable approaches to inclusive cities. Norwegian Journal of Geography (Taylor & Francis).  
  2. Adewoyin, I.B; Adedire,F.M. (2024): Land Degradation Classification And Peri-Urban Dynamics Relationship: A Study Of An African City Interface . Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies & Management Vol 17(2), 202-215.
  3. Orkpeh, A.K; Adedire, F. M. (2024). Housing development transitions in Tse-Ayu village, Benue State, Nigeria.    Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies & Management 17(1): ISSN: 1998-0507. https://ejesm.org/doi/v16i3.9
  4. Ereboh, E.M; Adedire,F.M; Chen, S.J.(2023): Appraisal of Green Building Rating Systems: Focus on Relevant Parametric For Achieving Sustainable Developments in Nigeria. Journal of Research in Architecture &Planning Vol 33(2), 47-61.
  5. Afolabi, S.A; Adedire, F. M. (2023).  The Adaptive Strategies Used in Urban Houses to Overheating: A Systematic Review. Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs. 
  6. Falegan, A.V., Adewoyin, I.B. & Adedire, F.M. (2023). Investigating The    Environmental   Challenges Of Exploding Cities – Focus On Selected Informal Settlements Of Abuja,     Nigeria.  Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies & Management 16(3): 376 – 385. ISSN: 1998-0507. https://ejesm.org/doi/v16i3.9
  7. Erebor, E.M; & Adedire, F. M. (2023). Factors Influencing the Use of Low Carbon Emissivity Features and Strategies In Office Buildings.  Journal of Economics and
  8. Sustainable Development, ISSN (Paper) 2222-1700 ISSN (Online) 2222-2855.  
    Publisher, Country, ISSN: The International Institute for Science, Technology an Education (IISTE).
  9. Ajijola, S.O; & Adedire, F. M. (2023). Contextualizing Household Adaptation to Flooding in Urbanized Floodplain Areas: Pre-disaster Adaptation, Coping Capacity and Post-Disaster Intervention. British Journal of Earth Sciences Research, 11 (4), 63-76. 
    Publisher, Country, ISSN: Publication of the European Centre for Research Training and      Development –UK. ISSN: 2055-0111 (Print), Online ISSN: 2055-012X (Online). https://doi.org/10.37745/bjesr.2013/vol11n46376
  10. Adegbile, M.B.O; Onifade, V. & Adedire, F. M. (2020). Impacts of Residential   Environments on Housing Satisfaction in Selected Neighbourhoods of Ogun State, Nigeria. Journal of Architecture, Planning and Construction Management. Vol. 10(8), pp 1082 –1093. 
    Publisher, Country, ISSN: Department of Architecture and Environmental Design, IIUM,  Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; ISSN: 2231- 9514.
    Indexing: Google Scholar, Open Access.
  11. Adedire, F. M; Adegbile, M.B.O. (2019). Differentials in housing quality in Lagos peripheral settlements.  Journal of Research in Architecture & Planning, Vol. 26 (1), pp 12-23. 
    Publisher, Country, ISSN: Department of Architecture & Planning, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan; ISSN: 1728-7715, 2519-5050 0nline; 
    Indexing: SCOPUS (in progress), Scientific Indexing Services (SIS).
  12. Adedire, F. M. (2018). Peri-urban expansion in Ikorodu, Lagos: Extent, Causes, Effects and Policy Response. Urban forum (Springer), Vol. 29(3), pp. 259-275.
    Publisher, Country, ISSN: Springer, Netherlands; ISSN: 10153802; 
    Indexing: Scopus, ISI Thomson Reuters, and Google Scholar. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12132-018-9336-5.
  13. Adedire, F. M. & Adegbile M.B.O (2018). Effects of Urbanisation on the Spatial Demographic Change in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos Peri-Urban Settlements. Community Development (Taylor & Francis), Vol. 49(3), pp 292-311. 
    Publisher, Country, ISSN: Taylor & Francis, Routledge, Oxford, UK; ISSN: 15575330, 19447485. https://doi.org/10.1080/15575330.2018.1466822
    Indexing: Scopus, ISI, Thomson Reuters, Google Scholar. 
  14. Adedire, F. M; & Adebamowo, M. A.  & Iweka, A. C. O. (2018). Typological analysis of Housing Developments in Lagos Metropolitan peripheral settlements. Journal of Research in Architecture & Planning, Vol. 24(1), pp 10-18.
    Publisher, Country, ISSN: Department of Architecture & Planning, NED University of    Engineering &     Technology, Karachi; ISSN: 1728-7715, 2519-5050 0nline;
    Indexing: SCOPUS (In progress), Scientific Indexing Services (SIS), Ulrich Periodicals Directory, Google Scholar,Crossref, EBSCO, Index Copernicus.
  15. Adedire, F. M. & Iweka, A, C.O. (2019). Assessment of housing characteristics in Ibeju- Lekki, Lagos peri-urban settlements. International Journal of Architecture and Urban Development (IJAUD). Vol. 9(1), pp 25-34.
    Publisher, Country, ISSN:  Department of Art and Architecture, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; ISSN: Print-2228-7396; Online-2345-2331. 
    Indexing: Google Scholar, Scientific Information Database (SID), Noormags, ISC.
  16. Adedire, F. M, Adediran O. & Adegbile M.B.O (2018). Assessment of Sustainability of Housing Development in Lagos Periphery. Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies & Management.  Vol. 12(4), pp 383-395.
    Publisher, Country, ISSN: Department of Geography & Environmental Studies, Bahir    Dar University, Ethiopia; ISSN: 1998-0507.
    Indexing: Google Scholar.
  17. Adedire, F. M. & Adegbile, M. O. (2018). Assessment of housing quality in Lagos peri-urban Settlements.  Acta Structilia Journal, Vol. 25(1), pp 126-151.
    Publisher, Country, ISSN: AJOL for University of the Free State, South Africa; ISSN: 1023 0564 (print), ISSN 2415-0487(online). http://dx.doi. org/10.18820/24150487/ as25i1.5
    Indexing: Scopus (under review), AJOL, Sabinet, Thompson Reuters, DOAJ and Google Scholar.
  18. Adedire, F. M. & Adebamowo, M. A (2018). Lagos peri-urban housing development and management: Challenges and planning interventions. Built Environment Journal (BEJ).Vol. 15(1), pp 13-22. 
    Publisher, Country, ISSN: UiTM Press, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying,    Universiti Teknologi, Malaysia; e-ISSN: 2637-0395, ISSN: 1675-5022. 
    Indexing: Google Scholar. 
  19. Adedire, F. M. (2017). Differentials in metropolitanisation trends in Lagos Suburbia. Journal of   Sustainable Development. Vol. 10(6), pp 14-27.
    Publisher, Country, ISSN: Canadian Centre of Science and Education, Canada; ISSN      (Print): 1913-9063, ISSN Online: 1913-9071.   
    Indexing: Google Scholar, Ulrich, EBSCOhost, LOCKSS, Universal Digital Library.  
  20. Adedire, F. M. & Iweka, A, C. (2017). Implications of residential and workplace location in Lagos Periphery of Ikorodu.  Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies & Management. Vol. 10(8), pp 1082 –1093. 
    Publisher, Country, ISSN: Department of Geography & Environmental    Studies, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia; ISSN: 1998-0507.  
    Indexing: Google Scholar.  https://ejesm.org/doi/v10i8.9
  21. Adedire, F. M. & Adegbile, M.B.O. (2017). Factors influencing housing characteristics in Lagos peri-urban settlements. Architecture Research. 7(5), pp 191-200.
    Publisher, Country, ISSN: Scientific & Academic, Publishing. , CA, USA; ISSN: Print-2168-  507X, e-ISSN: 2168-5088.   
    Indexing: Google Scholar, Crossref, EBSCO, Index Copernicus and WorldCat.          
  22. Adedire, F. M. & Adegbile, M.B.O. (2017). The impact of Peri-urbanisation on housing development, environmental quality& residents’ productivity in Ibeju-Lekki. Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs. Vol. 2(2), pp 60-70.
    Publisher, Country, ISSN: Faculty of Architecture, AHEP University, Turkey; ISSN:    Print-2475-6156, e-ISSN2475-6164.   
    Indexing: Google Scholar, Crossref, World Wide Science, Index Copernicus and WorldCat. https://doi.org/10.25034/ijcua.2023.v7n2-

Published Journal Articles (National)

  1. Ajijola, Saudat. Adedire F. M, Fadamiro, J. A (2023). Assessment of Neighborhood Characteristics that Influence Flood Susceptibility in Kosofe, Lagos, Nigeria, Special Issue, Journal of Infrastructure Development.
  2. Erebor, E.M; & Adedire, F. M. (2023). Energy Transition Policy, Efficiency and Implementation Strategies in the Nigerian Built Environment Journal of Environmental Sciences (JOES) [ISSN 1118-8936 (Print). Vol. 22 (1), 150-160.
  3. Akinola, M.H; Adedire, F. M; Alagbe, O.A; Akande, O.K (2023). Evaluation of the Constraints in the Implementation of Public Private Partnership in Housing Delivery in Oyo State, Nigeria. Tropical Journal of the Built Environment (TJOBE) Vol. 4 (2), 98-110.
  4. Alaje A. A; Adedire, F. M; OA Alagbe (2023).  Adoption of Building Modelling (BIM) in architectural Firms in Ibadan, Southwest, Nigeria. ATBU Journal of Environmental Technology, Vol.16, 99-177.
  5. Ajijola, S. O; Adedire, F. M; Eziyi, I; Adetoye, M. (2023). Potentials of Building Information Modeling (BIM) Tools for Water Usage Simulation and Efficiency Optimization in Residential Buildings in Lagos. Archiculture, Vol. 5 (1), 126-137.
  6. Alaje A. A; Adedire, F. M; Ayanleke, O.D. (2023).  An Investigation of Different BIM Software Applications and Level of Usage Among the Professionals in the Nigerian AEC Industry: A Case Study of Oyo State Archiculture, Vol. 5 (1), 15-26.
  7. Oguntunde, D, O; Adedire, F. M; Iweka, A. C.O; Ayanleke, O.D. (2023).   Relationship between Indoor Thermal Conditions, Sleep Quality, Health and Performance in a Warm Humid University’s Students Hostel. Archiculture, Vol. 5 (1), 150-160.
  8. Ajijola Saudat, Adedire Funmilayo. M., Eziyi O. Ibem, & Tanimowo Taiwo. (2023). Leveraging on Building Characteristics for Household Flood Adaptation. Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences*. 
    Publisher, Country, ISSN: Faculty of Arts & Education, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria, ISSN: ONLINE 2449-0679; PRINT: 2354-3981; Indexing: Copernicus, Google Scholar, Open Access.
  9. Adeyemo, V.A; Fasheun-Motesho, Y.O; Adedire, F.M. (2023). An Assessment of Environmentally Sustainable Design Strategies In Selected Telecommunications Buildings. Archiculture, Journal of the Department of Architecture, University of Jos. 
  10. Agboola, O.I; Adedire, F. M. (2023). Assessing The Role of Biophilic Integration Strategies In Institutional Buildings. Journal Science Technology and Education Vol 11(1).
  11. Awofodu, J.O; Adedire, F. M. (2023). The Framing of Architectural History. Journal of Arts and Social science Education (JASSE). 
  12. Oyedeji, M. E., Aseyan, Babajide, S. A., Ajijola, S. O., Adedire, F. M., Obaleye, O. J., (2023). Energy Efficiency Principles in the Design of a Vocational Training Centre. Archiculture. Publisher, Country, ISSN & Contribution: Department of Architecture, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria, ISSN: 2636-6747. Indexing: Google Scholar, Open Access
  13. Aseyan, B.S; Adedire, F. M; Babalola, O.D; Orkpeh, O.K. (2022).  Impact of Gully Erosion on Housing Accessibility: A Case of Ibadan Core Settlements. Tropical Journal of the Built Environment (TJOBE) Vol. 3( 2), 39-48.
  14. Awofodu, J.O; Adedire, F. M. (2022). The Place of History in Architectural Education: A Systematic Review. Journal of Arts and Social science Education (JASSE). Vol1(2)38-48.
  15. Adegbile M.B.O & Adedire, F. M (2021). Environmental Sustainability in Lagos Periphery   Housing. Journal of Environmental sustainability (RITS)   Vol 8 (1).
    Indexing: Google Scholar.
  16. Adegbile M.B.O & Adedire, F. M (2020). Integrating Sustainability in the Nigerian Architectural     Education. ATBU Journal of Science, Technology and Education (JOSTE). Vol.8 (2) pp. 11 – 21.   
    Publisher, Country, ISSN: AJOL for Abubakar Tafawa University, Bauchi, Nigeria, ISSN:    2277-0011. Indexing: Google Scholar.
  17. Adegbile M.B.O & Adedire, F. M. (2020).  Assessment & Adaptation of an appropriate Green Building Rating System for Nigeria. Lagos Journal of Architecture Vol. 4 (1) pp.27-44.
    Publisher, Country, ISSN: Department of Architecture, University of Lagos, Nigeria, ISSN: 2645-2669. 
  18. Adegbile, M.B.O. & Adedire, F.M.  (2019): An Evaluation of Influence of   Environmental Factors and Marketing Practices on Optimal Utilization of Resources of Large Construction Enterprises in Nigeria. Journal of Architecture, Technology, Engineering & Environmental Studies ABSUUJATEES 1(1) pp. 28 – 45.  
    Publisher, Country, ISSN: Faculty of Environmental Studies, Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria, ISSN: 1165-3356.
  19. Adedire, F. M; & Adegbile, M.B.O. (2019). Assessment of Urban and Residential Dwelling Quality in Lagos Periphery. Environmental Technology & Science Journal (ETSJ). Vol 10(1) pp 81-94.    
    Publisher, Country, ISSN: School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of    Technology, Minna, Nigeria, Print ISSN: 2006-0459, Online ISSN: 2705-3636, 
    Indexing: Google Scholar.
  20. Adedire F. M & Adegbile M.B.O. (2019). Assessment of Housing Characteristics in Peri-urban Settlements of Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. Journal of the Faculty of Environmental Studies. University of Uyo, JED 14(1), 107-115.
    Publisher, Country, ISSN: Faculty of Environmental Studies, University of Uyo, Uyo,   Nigeria, ISSN: 1595-9229-15.  
  21. Adedire, F. M; Iweka, A. C & Adebamowo, M. (2017). Factors influencing housing development in Lagos Peri-urban settlements: Cases of Ibeju-Lekki and Ikorodu.  ATBU Journal of Science, Technology and Education. Vol. 5 (3), pp 31-40.
    Publisher, Country, ISSN: AJOL for Abubakar Tafawa University, Bauchi, Nigeria, ISSN: 2277-0011.Indexing: Google Scholar.                         
  22. Adedire, F. M; Adebamowo, M. & Iweka, A. C. O. (2016). Causes and policy implication of residential segregation in Lagos Suburbia. Lagos Journal of Architecture Vol. 2, pp 71-88.
    Publisher, Country, ISSN: Department of Architecture, University of Lagos, Nigeria, ISSN: 2645-2669. 
  23. Uduma-Olugu, N; Adebamowo, M; Adedire, F. M & Akinnubi A. (2016). Assessment of Architectural Sustainability of Memorial Park: Case of Adetokunbo Sofoluwe Memorial Park, University of Lagos, Nigeria. Lagos Journal of Architecture. Vol. 2, pp 173-184. 
    Publisher, Country, ISSN: Department of Architecture, University of Lagos, Nigeria, ISSN: 2645-2669.

Edited and Refereed Conference Proceedings

  1. Adedire, F. M; Adegbile M.B.O (2019).  Causes of Disparity in Peri-urbanisation Process in Lagos Periphery. The Proceedings of Environmental Design & Management International Conference. Pp 419-432.    Publisher, Country, ISSN & Contribution: Faculty of Environmental Designs and Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria, ISSN: 2682-6488.
  2. Adedire, F. M. (2020). Stakeholders’ Resilience during Covid 19 in Lagos-Ogun Periphery. African Cities Journal-Blog Series.   Publisher, Country & Contribution: Centre for Housing & Sustainable Development, University of Lagos, Nigeria.

Manuscripts Accepted for Publication & Under Review

  1. Adedire, F. M; Landman, K.  (2024). Is Lagos Mega city periphery spatially resilient? Case of Arepo.  Urban Forum(Springer)
  2. Adedire, F. M.; Landman, K.  (2024). Social Resilience from stakeholders’ perception in Nigerian periphery of Obafemi-Owode LGA. Forum Geografi
  3. Adedire, F. M; Landman, K.  (2024). Comparative Evaluation of stakeholders’ perception on urban resilience in Lagos Megacity periphery. International Planning Studies
  4. Adedire, F. M. (2024). Roles of diversity, modularity, redundancy, robustness in shaping urban spatial resilience. Geojournal
  5. Adedire, F. M. (2024). Engagement of community resilience in building of Nigerian transitioning towns. Community Development
  6. Adedire, F. M. (2024). Economic resilience from the lens of neighbourhood residents and business owners in Lagos periphery. Norwegian Journal of Geography.
  7. Adedire, F. M; Alaje, A.A. (2024). Assessing the spatial deficiency of Lagos autoconstructed peripheral settlements.
  8. Adedire, F. M; Alaje, A.A.  (2024). Urban quality as an indicator of socio-economic sustainability in Nigerian periphery. 
  9. Adedire, F. M; Ogungbemi, D. (2024). Assessing the role of Social Cohesion and community participation in building urban sustainability in Nigerian periphery. 
  10. Adedire, F. M; Ogungbemi, D. (2024). Demographical changes- induced infrastructure inequality and deficit in Nigerian boundary towns.  
  11. Adedire, F. M.  (2024). Impact of compact urban form on peri-urban sustainability. 
  12. Adedire, F. M; Ogungbemi, D; Alaje, A.A.  (2024). Evaluation of environmental sustainability in Lagos megacity periphery.