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FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Mr. Lukman Opeyemi Ayoola
Lecturer II
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Environmental Design and Management
Area of Specialization: Sustainable Transportation Planning and Environmental Planning & Management
Biography
I, Lukman Opeyemi Ayoola is an Adjunct Lecturer II in Urban and Regional Planning Department, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State with teaching, research, and professional experience in urban and transportation planning. I hold a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning and currently pursuing a PhD in Urban and Regional Planning, specialising in Transportation Planning. My doctoral research focuses on urban travel behaviour and mobility patterns in rapidly urbanising cities in Osun State, Nigeria.
I have served in academic and administrative capacities, including as Head of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning in a private university. I am committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community service, with a strong interest in mentoring students and promoting innovative approaches to planning education.
My research seeks to generate evidence-based solutions that support sustainable transport systems, improve accessibility, and enhance the quality of urban life in developing countries.
I have published articles in reputable peer-reviewed journals and contributed to scholarly books. I am actively engaged in multidisciplinary research and professional collaborations aimed at addressing contemporary urban and regional planning challenges. As a professional planner, I also have practical experience in physical planning, development control, environmental impact assessment, and project planning.
I am dedicated to advancing knowledge through impactful research, quality teaching, and professional practice, while contributing to the development of sustainable, resilient, and inclusive human settlements.
Research Interests
Transportation planning, travel behaviour analysis, sustainable urban mobility,
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning | Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria | 2018 |
| Bachelor of Technology in Urban and Regional Planning | Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria | 2012 |
| Graduate Certificate of Business Administration | Torrens University, Australia | 2022 |
Membership of Professional Bodies
Full Member
Graduate Member
Consultant
Course Teaching
Urban Development Planning
Planning Studio II (Neighborhood Design)
Urban Design II (City Center) Planning Studio IV
Planning Model Making
History and Evolution of Planning
Sociology in Planning
Planning Principles and Practice
Introduction to Urban Design (Planning Studio III)
Computer Application in Planning CAD and GIS
Industrial Development Planning
Professional Skill
I am proficient in designs in built environment using tools like AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, ArcGIS
Due to significant years of experience i have had in consultancy, I have remarkable skill in preparing evident based technical report
I am a lecturer with remarkable teaching skill
Custom Fields
Association of Town Planning Consultants of Nigeria, Osun State Branch
General Secretary (2025 till date)
Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) Osun State Chapter
Treasurer (2023-2025)
Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) Osun State Chapter
Assistant Public Relation Secretary (2021-2023)
Association of Town Planning Consultants of Nigeria, Osun State Branch
Treasurer (2021-2025)
Lucasay Consultants Limited
Principal Consultant (2019 till date)
Alhassan and Associates Nig. Ltd.
Associate Consultant (2014 till date)
Selected Publications
Evaluation of solid waste generation and management practices in gender-segregated students’ halls of residence
Authors: Lateef Adeleke Adeniyi, Solomon Ayodeji Olatunji, John Enogela Ahmed, Lukman Opeyemi Ayoola, Sunday Oyetayo Babalola, Joseph Ndubuisi Egbuta, Charles Adesola Ajagbe
Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management • 2026
Open publicationsocio-economic and spatial realities of educators’ welfare in the realization of SDG4 in Osogbo Metropolis, Nigeria
Authors: O. Olayode, D. S. Ogundahunsi, C. Olayode, D. A. Yakubu, L. O. Ayoola, D. O. Olayode
Uniosun Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences (UJEES) • 2026
Open publicationSPATIO-TEMPORAL PATTERN OF URBAN SPRAWL IN IBEJU-LEKKI, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Taiwo ATORO, Adewale Olufunlola YOADE, Lukman Opeyemi AYOOLA
AAUA Journal of Environmental Design and Management Vol. 4, No. 1 • 2025
Open publicationURBAN-RURAL DEVELOPMENT LINKAGES: A CASE STUDY OF OSOGBO AND EGBEDORE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS, OSUN STATE
Authors: Lukman Opeyemi Ayoola, Adeyemi Adewumi Adedeji, Aderinsola Dorcas Olarotimi, Joseph Egbuta
FUOYE PLANNING JOURNAL • 2025
Open publicationSOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF RESPONDENTS AND HOUSING CHOICE IN OTTO-AWORI LOCAL COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT AREA, OJO, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: ONIFADE Victor Abimbola, YOADE Adewale Olufunlola, AYOOLA Lukman Opeyemi, HAZEEZ Ajibola Olakunle
FUOYE PLANNING JOURNAL • 2025
Open publicationAssessment of Problems Confronting Effective Development Control in Ondo City, Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: A. D. Olarotimi, L. O. Ayoola
Sustainability, innovation, and development: A Festschrift in honour of Rt. Rev. Prof. Obeka Samuel Sunday • 2025
Open publicationAssessment of Problems Associated with the Management of Public Infrastructure in Ondo West LGA, Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Ayodeji Solomon Olatunji, Aderinsola Dorcas Olarotimi, Adeyemi Adewumi Adedeji, Lukman Opeyemi Ayoola
Ibadan Planning Journal • 2025
Open publicationSpatial analysis of residents’ response to fear of crime in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: S. O. Farodoye, O. P. Olawuni, G. J. Oladehinde, O. S. Atoyebi, A. O. Lukman
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences 7 (4), 70-82 • 2021
Open publicationPhoto Gallery / Picture Evidence
