Prof. Albert Babajide Adeboye

Professor | Dean

Faculty of Environmental Design and Management · Department of Architecture

Specialization Architectural Education

Office: Dept Of Architecture, Federal University

Phone: 08038428175

Email: albert.adeboye@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Prof. (Arc.) Albert Babajide Adeboye is a distinguished Nigerian academic, chartered architect, and professor of architecture. He currently serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Design and Management at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ikole Campus, Ekiti State, Nigeria. ​Academic Background ​Prof. Adeboye holds a comprehensive academic foundation in architecture spanning both technical and advanced degree paths across accredited Nigerian institutions: ​National Diploma (ND) & Higher National Diploma (HND) in Architecture ​Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Hons) in Architecture ​Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Architecture ​Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Architecture ​Professional Affiliations ​As a practicing and registered architect in Nigeria, he holds key professional memberships: ​ARCON: Fully registered member of the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (F/2422). ​NIA: Member of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (M/2413). ​AARCHES: Member of the Association of Architectural Educators in Nigeria (M-AACHES/242). ​Teaching and Professional Career ​Prof. Adeboye has over four decades of teaching, research, and administrative experience in higher education, beginning his academic career in August 1982. ​Academic Positions: Prior to his appointment as a full Professor and Dean at FUOYE, he taught at Kaduna Polytechnic and served as a Senior Lecturer at Covenant University, Ota. ​Core Courses Taught: Architectural Graphics, Specification Writing, History and Theory of Architecture, Building Components and Methods, and Architectural Design Studio. ​Industry Experience: Beyond academia, he worked in core industry practice for six years, serving as a Managing Director between 1987 and 2003. ​Research Focus and Publications ​His research interests primarily revolve around sustainability, cultural architectural forms, and construction management. Key themes include: ​Ecclesiastical Architecture: Prof. Adeboye has published extensively on the transformation, evolution, and material developments of Christian church architecture in Nigeria from 1845 through the early 2000s. ​Sustainable Construction & Waste Management

Research Interests

Architectural Practice

Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Architecture, Covenant University (2009)

Selected Publications

1. Heresy, Apostasy and Ecclesiastical Architecture in Nigeria
   Authors: Adeboye, A.B.
   International Journal of Research in Engineering & Technology, ISSN(E) 23218843 vol.3 issue 3 pp11-16 (2015)

Awards

• Best in HND Architecture, College Prize - Kwara State College of Technology (1981)
• Star Prize in “Abutecture” Habitat Award Competition ABU, Zaria - ABU, ZARIA (1989)
• Best Lecturer of the Year (2004/2005) in Coll. of Sc. & Tech., - Covenant University (2005)

Paper Presentation - Local

• Investigation of willingness of residents to adopt alternative burial methods in Abuja, Nigeria, - International Conference on Energy and Sustainable Environment IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science665 (2021) (2021)

Paper Presentation - International

• Universal Design Framework for the Development of Adaptable Architectural Studios for Learning Environments Proceedings of INTED2018 - Conference 5th-7th March 2018, Valencia, Spain (2018)

Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision

• SEN Gabriel Iwua Matric. No. 16PCA01316, 2015-2021, - Evaluation of Learning Environment and Approaches on Academic Performance of Architecture Students in Selected Universities in Southsouth Nigeria (Defended in August 2021)

Course Teaching

• ARC 203 - History of Architecture (205/2026/1st)

Professional Skill

Custom Fields

Consultant Architect: Ade-Jidhal Mascot Limited