| Email: | Click to show Okolo's Email Address | Birthday: | 14th January |
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| Staff Type: | Academic | Phone Number: | Login to view phone number |
| Website or LinkedIn URL: | Gender: | Male | |
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| Biography: | Prof Ndidi Okolo (nee Nwigwe) is a graduate of Architecture from the University of Nigeria (BSc Arch; MSc Arch). She also holds a Doctorate degree in Architecture (PhD Arch) from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. Her involvement in several associations are as follows: Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA); Registered member, Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON); Member, Association of Architectural Educators in Nigeria (AARCHES); Member, Nigerian Association of Evaluators; International Associate of the American Institute of Architects. She is an architectural educator and has taught for several years; has had vast experience in private practice with extensive involvement in healthcare projects. Currently, a Professor at the Department of Architecture, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. She has worked in committees and held several leadership positions in professional, institutional, religious and community organizations. She has been a Chair of the Board of architectural education of the Nigerian Institute of Architects and is currently a member of the Education committee of the Architects’’ Registration Council of Nigeria. She has served as a member of several committees for professional accreditation and professional jury to several universities. She was Head, Department of Architecture (2013-2017) in the University. She is currently the Editor of the faculty journal-African Journal of Environmental Research. Her research interests are in the areas of urban environment and healthcare buildings. She has attended several national and international conferences. She is married. |
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| Faculty/Department/Unit: | ARHITECTURE | Rank: | PROFESSOR |
| Research Interest: | Urban Design, Health architecture | ||
| Educational Qualifications: | BSc Architecture 1985. University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu MSc Architecture,1987. University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu PhD Architecture,2016. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Campus |
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| Universities Attended: | BSc Architecture 1985. University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu MSc Architecture,1987. University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu PhD Architecture,2016. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Campus |
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| Publications: | Okolo, N. U. (2007). Globalization and Architectural Education. Journal of the Association of Architectural Educators in Nigeria, 7(1), 65-68. Okolo, N. U. (2008). Cottage Industries – A Catalyst for Rural Development in Nigeria. Journal of Science and Technology Research, 7(1), 4-6. Okolo, N. U., Okpala C.C. (2009). Integrated Project Approach in Community & Development in Nigeria. A case of Ozubulu Community. Journal of the Association of Architectural Educators in Nigeria, 8(1), 108-114. Okolo, N. U. (2008). Improving quality of the Urban Environment. A case for stranded vegetation. Journal of Environmental Research and Policies, 3(3), 49-52. Okolo, N. U., Okolie A.O. (2010). Revitalizing Urban Public spaces in Nigeria Through vegetative enclaves. Journal of Environmental Management and Safety, 1(1),124-133. Retrieved from https://cepajournal.com/index.php/jems/article/view/3 Okolo, N. U. (2018). Neglected Urban Green Spaces: A tool to foster community interactions and integration in Owerri Urban. coou African Journal of Environmental Research, 1(1), 68-77. Retrieved from http://ajer.coou.edu.ng/index.php/journal/article/view/75 Okolo, N., & Okolie. A.(2018). Retail activities in the Neglected Green Spaces in Owerri Urban: Assessment of Ikenegbu and Aladinma Northern Extension Layouts. coou African Journal of Environmental Research, 1(1), 98-108. Retrieved from http://ajer.coou.edu.ng/index.php/journal/article/view/77 Okolo, N. U. (2018). Enhancing Recreational Facilities in Residential Layouts Through the Neglected Spaces in Owerri Urban. COOU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2(1), 32-39. Retrieved from https://cjoms.coou.edu.ng/index.php/journal/article/view/15 Okolo, N. U. (2018). Restoration of the Neglected Green Spaces in Owerri Urban - The Case of Aladinma Estate and Emmanuel College Layouts in Owerri Urban. COOU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2(1), 10-19. Retrieved from https://cjoms.coou.edu.ng/index.php/journal/article/view/13 Okolo, N. U., Olotuah, A. O., & Odim, O. O. (2018). Rebuilding Community Psychology in Residential Neighbourhoods in Owerri through Recreational Activities in the Neglected Urban Green Spaces. Journal of the Nigerian Institute of Architects, Abia Chapter. Okolo, N. U. (2019). Enhancing Urban Environmental Quality through the restoration of the Neglected Green Spaces in Aladinma Estate in Oweri Urban. coou African Journal of Environmental Research, 2(1), 210-220. Retrieved from http://ajer.coou.edu.ng/index.php/journal/article/view/115 Okolo, N. U. (2021). Integration and use of Playgrounds within the Neglected Green Spaces in Owerri into Urban life. coou African Journal of Environmental Research (AJER),3(1)67-77 Retrieved from http://ajer.coou.edu.ng/index.php/journal/article/view/123 Okolo, N. U. (2021). Urban Environmental Value and the Challenges of Neglected Green Spaces in Owerri Urban, Nigeria. Journal of Environmental Management and Safety,Vol 12, No.1(2021)64-79. Retrieved from https://cepajournal.com/index.php/jems/article/view/114 Okolo, N. U. (2021). Factors Influencing the Use Of Neglected Green Spaces For Communal activities in Owerri Urban, Nigeria. GE-International Journal of Engineering research,Asia www.aarf.asia. Vol. 9, Issue 05,pages 1-14, May 2021. Association of Academic Researchers and Faculties(AARF). Retrieved from http://aarf.asia/gejer2.php?p=Volume9,Issue5,May2021 Ezeji, K. E.,Okolo, N. U., & Nwoke, I.O. (2023). Awareness and adoption of Building Information Modelling in Nigeria A Study of Architectural Practices in Imo State. coou African Journal of Environmental Research (AJER), 4 (1), 63-82. Retrieved from http://ajer.coou.edu.ng/index.php/journal/article/view/129 b. ARTICLES IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS Okolo, N., Okpala, C., Ezeji, K., & Okolie, A. (2011, July 19-21). Revitalization of Nigerian urban centres through effective use of open public spaces: a case study of Onitsha metropolis. Procs West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 841-841. (S. Laryea, R. Leiringer, & W. Hughes, Eds.) Accra, Ghana: WABER. Retrieved from http://centaur.reading.ac.uk/20829/1/WABER_2011_conference_proceedings.pdf Okolo, N. U., & Ezeji, K. E. (2018). Enhancing Cultural Relationships Through The Integration Of Neglected Open Green Space In Owerri Urban Nigeria. UIA 2017 Seoul World Architects Congress (pp. 1-6). Seoul: UIA. Retrieved from www.uia2017seoul.org/P/papers/Full_paper/Paper/Oral/PS3-12/O-0194.pdf c. ARTICLES PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES Okolo, N. U. (2008). Continuing Human Resources Development for Archtectural Education in Nigeria in the 21st century,A paper presented at the Annual conference of the Association of Architectural Educators in Nigeria holding at Imo State University.Owerri Okolo, N. U. (2007).Climatic Changes and the urban environment: The Role of stranded vegetation in Nigerian Cities (Stranded Vegetation And Climate Change), A paper presented at the International Conference on Climate change and economic sustainability in Nigeria holding at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. TECHNICAL REPORT: Technical Report on the collapsed 8-storey Building under construction collapsed at Umaru Yar’adua drive,Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria |
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