Dr. Lynda Chinwendu Mbadugha
Dr. Lynda Chinwendu Mbadugha is a SENIOR LECTURER in ARCHITECTURE Department, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Lynda Chinwendu Mbadugha is currently the Acting Head of the Department of Architecture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. She is a senior Lecturer with 12 years of lecturing experience. She has served on numerous committees and was appointed postgraduate coordinator in the Unizik Department of Architecture for her dedication to the well-being and advancement of students. She holds a PhD from Wits University, South Africa. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, a Master of Science in Building (Construction Management), and a Master of Science in Architecture from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. She is an EDGE Expert and a certified Green Building candidate. She also has professional experience and is a registered architect.
Personal Information
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Address: | Architecture, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ARCHITECTURE |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2023) March, 2018 to October, 2023 PhD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Nigeria. (Master Degree, September, 2016) August, 2014 to September, 2016 M.Sc. Construction Management Construction Management |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Nigeria. (Master Degree, October, 2011) April, 2007 to October, 2011 M.Sc. Architecture Architecture |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2006) February, 2021 to July, 2006 B.Sc Architecture Architecture |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Head of department, Department of Architecture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Senate Representative, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2024 to May, 2025 |
| 4 | PG Coordinator, Department of Architecture February, 2024 to February, 2026 |
| 5 | Chief Invigilator, University/ School of Construction Economics & Management / Wits Business School University of the Witwatersrand June, 2021 to December, 2023 |
| 6 | Teaching Assistant, School of Construction Economics & Management University of the Witwatersrand February, 2019 to December, 2022 |
| 7 | Panel Member, Construction Technology Project Model Presentation, School of Construction Economics and Management, Wits University, South Africa February, 2019 to October, 2023 |
| 8 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2017 to Present |
| 9 | Assistant Faculty Sport Representative, Faculty of Environmental Sciences July, 2016 to June, 2017 |
| 10 | MSc Course Representative, Department of Building, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2015 to September, 2016 |
| 11 | Examination/Time Table Officer, Department of Architecture January, 2015 to January, 2018 |
| 12 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University May, 2014 to October, 2017 |
| 13 | Member, Academic Board, Architecture Department June, 2013 to Present |
| 14 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University May, 2013 to May, 2014 |
| 15 | Project Officer, NYSC, Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Abuja, Nigeria January, 2009 to January, 2010 |
| 16 | Project Architect, Spiritan Habiron Associate August, 2008 to June, 2018 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Agbonome, Peter . C .; Mbadugha, Lynda . C .; Idoko, Ikenna . E. (2023, March) Phenomenology of landscape: context of architectural products' presentation in Nigeria Obafemi Awolowo University Press, pp pp 119 - 136 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Ndubuisi M. Odoanyanwu, Lynda C. Mbadugha. (2025, September), "Assessing Sustainable Housing Interventions and Housing Accessibility, Affordability, and Quality Among Daily LowIncome Earners in Imo State", Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 7), pp 24-35 |
| 2 | Ezeokoli Fidelis Okechukwu, Ekeokwueze Kingsley Chimeogo, Obodoh Dominic Anosike, Mbadugha Chinwendu Lynda. (2024, May), "Evaluation Of Compliance with ISO9001 Quality Management Principles by Construction Firms in Enugu State Nigeria", International Journal of Progressive Research in Science and Engineering, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 190-194 |
| 3 | Aniakor, Ugochi C, Obiadi, Bons N, Enete Ifeanyi C, Barnaby, Jude, Mbadugha Lynda C, Onwurah, Chrysantus Chinyere. (2024, June), "Spaces of Stigma or Healing: An Assessment of Mental Health Facilities Design in Southeast Nigeria", International Journal of Progressiveresearch in Engineering Management and Science (IJPREMS), Vol. 4, (Issue 6), pp 993=1002 |
| 4 | Ugochi C. Aniakor, Bons N. Obiadi, Ifeanyi. C. Enete, Jude Barnaby, Chrysantus Chinyere Mbadugha, Chinwendu Lynda & Onwurah. (2024, July), "More Than Bricks And Mortar: Economic, Cultural, And Ethical Factors Influencing Psychiatric Facilities Design In Southeast Nigeria", International Journal of Engineering Inventions, Vol. 15, (Issue 7), pp 1-6 |
| 5 | Kikanme, Emmanuel I., Obiadi Bons N., Enete Ifeanyi C., Mbadugha, Chinwendu Lynda., Aniegbuna, Augustine I.. (2024, September), "Nigerians and their Adaptation to their Deadly Road Conditions: The Case of Fatigue-Related Road Accidents.", International Journal of Engineering and Modern Technology, Vol. 10, (Issue 7), pp 1-28 |
| 6 | Lynda Chinwendu Mbadugha, Franklin Arinze Ikeotuonye, Ikenna Emmanuel Idoko. (2024, June), "Analysis of the Relationship Between Engineering Project Management and Engineering Product Development: A Review", Journal of Studies in Civil Engineering, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 73-87 |
| 7 | Idoko, Ikenna Emmanuel; Agbonome, Peter.C.; Lynda Chinwendu Mbadugha; Moses Njoku; Ilouno Dubem Okey; Daniel Ibekwe. (2024, August), "Classification of Traditional Igbo Residential Buildings, South-East Nigeria, in the Context of Visual Arts", International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, Vol. 5, (Issue 8), pp 673-691 |
| 8 | Okafor C. C; Agbonome P. C; Obiadi B. N; Barnaby J; Mbadugha L. C.. (2024, June), "An Analysis of the Discernible Pattern of Factors Affecting the Maintenance of Architectural Heritage in South-East Nigeria", International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 3750-3760 |
| 9 | Lynda C. Mbadugha, Aghaegbuna O. U. Ozumba and Winston Shakantu. (2022, November), "Knowledge, attitude, and practice of construction waste prevention among construction professionals", IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, Vol. 1101, (Issue 6), pp 062024 |
| 10 | LC Mbadugha, Aghaegbuna OU Ozumba, Winston MW Shakantu. (2021, February), "The need to improve current waste management practices in the area of construction waste reduction", IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, Vol. 654, (Issue 1), pp 012008 |
| 11 | Ugochukwu, Stanley C.; Agugoesi, Samuel I.; Mbakwe, Chinwendu C.; Abazuonu, Lynda C.. (2017, October), "An on-site Quantification of Building Material Wastage on Construction Projects in Anambra State, Nigeria: a comparison with the Literature", Journal of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 12-23 |
| 12 | L.C. Abazuonu, K.C. Okolie. (2017, September), "Regenerative design practices in Nigeria: a case study of Ngozika housing estate, Awka, Anambra State", Mgbakoigba: Journal of African Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 80-100 |
| 13 | A. M Ezezue, L C Abazuonu, I C Enete, N M Odoanyanwu. (2017, December), "Assessment of Urban Heat Island Effects in Awka Metropolis, Anambra State", Environmental Review, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 95-105 |
| 14 | P Agbonome, LC Abazuonu, UO Ajator. (2016, October), "EFFECTS OF ROOF DESIGN ON AESTHETIC VALUE OF BUILDINGS IN THE TROPICS: A CASE STUDY OF AWKA METROPOLIS", Environmental Review, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 42-55 |
| 15 | Agbonome, P. C., Obiadi, B. N., Abazuonu, L. C.. (2015, August), "Architectural Landscape, Health and Behaviour of Inhabitants", Environmental Review: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of the Environmental Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 16 | Peter Chukwuemeka Agbonome, Lynda Chinwendu Abazuonu. (2015, September), "The Value of architectural Landscaping on Buildings in Nigerian Cities", Tropical Built Environment Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 4) |
| 17 | Agbonome, P. C., Abazuonu, L. C.. (2012, December), "Spiritan House, Holy Ghost Academy, Amaokpala, Nigeria", AARCHES-J Creative Edition; Journal of the Association of the Architectural Educators in Nigeria, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 1-9 |
| 18 | Agbonome, P. C., Okonkwo, M. M., Abazuonu, L. C.. (2012, December), "The Architecture of Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Amesi, Anambra State", AARCHES-J Creative Edition; Journal of the Association of the Architectural Educators in Nigeria, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 10-19 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Lynda Chinwendu Mbadugha, Aghaegbuna OU Ozumba, Winston Shakantu. (2021, September), "PROSPECTS FOR INTEGRATED DESIGN PROCESS (IDP) IN IMPLEMENTING CONSTRUCTION WASTE PREVENTION (CWP) PRACTICES", Association of Researchers in Construction Management,, pp 734-861 |
| 2 | Lynda C. Mbadugha, Aghaebuna Obinna U. Ozumba and Kevin C. Okolie. (2019, August), "Assessment of regenerative design practices for residential housing: A case study in Awka, Nigeria", , pp 173-187 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Research/Thesis Editing Grant" (November, 2022 to March, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by School of Construction Economics and Management, Wits University, South Africa |
| 2 | Awardee: "Research Grant" (May, 2021 to December, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by School of Construction Economics and Management, Wits University, South Africa |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Environmental Review" (April, 2024) |
| 2 | Editor, "Emerging Technologies and Engineering Journal" (February, 2024) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Journal of Studies in Science and Engineering" (May, 2024) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "BUQS7027A MASTERS RESEARCH REPORTS, School of Construction Economics & Management University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa" (October, 2024 to October, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "BUQS7027A MASTERS RESEARCH REPORTS, School of Construction Economics & Management University of the Witwatersrand," (October, 2023 to November, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Panel Member, "Construction Technology Project Model Presentation" (February, 2019 to October, 2023) |
| 2 | Member, "Faculty Committee for University Convocation Carnival" (January, 2016 to January, 2016) |
| 3 | Member, "Faculty of Environmental Science Soft Skill Acquisition/Training for Final Year Students" (February, 2016 to February, 2017) |
| 4 | Member, "Faculty of Environmental Sciences Beautification Committee" (February, 2015 to February, 2016) |
| 5 | Member, "Faculty of Environmental Sciences Accreditation Committee" (October, 2014 to March, 2015) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Architects Registration Council of Nigeria" - F/5757 (member since 2024), https://portal.arconigeria.gov.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "EDGE Expert" - LP4-ZAF-201210-0973 (member since 2020), http://onelocalization.com/index-49.html |
| 3 | Full Member, "The Nigerian Institute of Architects" - M4080 (member since 2017), https://www.nia.ng/financial-status/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "CIB, World Building Congress (WBC2022)", (CIB, World Building Congress), 27th June, 2022 to 30th June, 2022; RMIT University, Melbourne |
| 2 | "The 37th Annual Conference of the Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM)", (Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM)), 6th September, 2021 to 7th September, 2021; MS Teams |
| 3 | "14th Built Environment Conference, Association of Schools of Construction of Southern Africa (ASOCSA)", (Association of Schools of Construction of Southern Africa (ASOCSA)), 21st September, 2020 to 22nd September, 2020; Durban |
| 4 | "2014 Biennial General Meeting & Conference, The Female Architects of Nigeria", (The Female Architects of Nigeria), 24th September, 2014 to 26th September, 2014; Owerri |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Sensitisation and Training Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights on Enhancing Intellectual Property Culture and Innovation", (FUTO Research Enterprise + ACE-Fuels), 8th December, 2021 to 9th December, 2021; Zoom |
| 2 | "Nigerian Institute of Architects International Technical Tour 1", (Nigerian Institute of Architects Enugu State Chapter), 30th August, 2014 to 8th September, 2014; Dubai, UAE |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "How to make research publishable: avoiding rejection at F1000", (Taylor and Francis Group), 28th September, 2022 to 28th September, 2022; Zoom |
| 2 | "Net Positive Water, the Living Future Collaborative, South Africa (World Toilet Day)", (the Living Future Collaborative, South Africa), 19th November, 2021 to 19th November, 2021; Webex |
| 3 | "WABER Conference, Research Philosophies, approaches, and Strategies", (West Africa Built Environment Research Conference), 29th October, 2020 to 29th October, 2020; MS Teams |
| 4 | "Let's get published", (Emerald Publishing), 22nd June, 2020 to 22nd June, 2020; Zoom |