PhD Architecture FUTO, Owerri ARCON Registered NIA Full Member

Miriam
Chukwuma-
Uchegbu

Architect. Researcher. Educator.

A faculty member in the Department of Architecture at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, with a career in architectural education and research spanning over two decades. Her work sits at the intersection of sustainable housing, post-occupancy studies, and architectural pedagogy.

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20+ Years in Academia
37+ Publications
2 Authored Books
500+ Students Mentored
Dr. Miriam Chukwuma-Uchegbu
NIA M/2613 ARCON F/2561 AARCHES 262
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A short introduction to her journey, research interests, and what she is currently building.

About

Two Decades at the Heart of Architectural Education

Dr. Miriam Chukwuma-Uchegbu holds a PhD in Architecture from Imo State University, Owerri, an MSc with Distinction from Abia State University, and a BSc in Architecture also from Abia State University. She began her career in architectural education in June 2002 and has taught at the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede and, since 2019, at the Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO).

Alongside her academic career, she is a registered architect with the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON, No. F/2561), a full member of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA, No. M/2613), and a full member of the Association of Architectural Educators in Nigeria (AARCHES). She also runs CADflair Consult Ltd, her architectural consultancy practice.

Her research spans housing policy, post-occupancy modifications in low-income estates, thermal comfort, Building Information Modelling (BIM), and the future of architectural education in Nigeria. She serves as the South-East Zonal Coordinator of Women Academics in Construction (WAiC), a role she has held since 2025.

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"In 5 years, I aim to lead research projects, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and be recognised as a leading expert in my field."

Current Position

Dept. of Architecture, FUTO, Owerri

Highest Degree

PhD Architecture, Imo State University

ARCON Registration

No. F/2561 (Since November 2009)

NIA Membership

Full Member No. M/2613 (Since 2008)

Consultancy

Principal Architect, CADflair Consult Ltd

Coordination Role

SE Zonal Coordinator, WAiC (2025 to date)

Research & Publications

Selected Works

Her published output covers housing adaptation, sustainable design, architectural pedagogy, and the built environment in Nigeria. A selection of recent and notable works is shown below.

Book

Sustainable Public Housing in Nigeria: Design, Adaptation, and Future Prospects

Miriam Chukwuma-Uchegbu — 2025

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Book

Understanding Post-Occupancy Modifications in Nigerian Housing: Causes, Implications, and Policy Gaps

Miriam Chukwuma-Uchegbu — 2024

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Journal Article

Appraising Artisans' Job Satisfaction in Infrastructure Provisions to Achieve SDGs 3 and 8: The Role of Herzberg's Motivation-Hygiene Theory

Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management — Emerald, 2025

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Journal Article

Appraising the Barriers Facing Females in Embracing Building Skilled Trades in Nigeria: Threat to Achieving SDG 5

Housing Science — Vol. 46, Issue 1, 2025

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Review Paper

Unlocking Sustainability through BIM Integration in Sub-Saharan African Retrofit Projects: A Systematic Review

IRJIET — Vol. 9, Issue 2, February 2025

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Journal Article

Developing a Framework for Mitigating Violence and Extortion from Sub-Urban Inter-Communal Residential Land Conflicts via Soft System Methodology

Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management — Emerald, 2025

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Academic & Professional Experience

Built in the Classroom. Tested in Practice.

Over 20 years of architectural education, combined with active professional registration and consultancy practice.

Architectural Education

Academic Career

  • 2019 — Date
    Dept. of Architecture, FUTO Federal University of Technology, Owerri
  • 2024 — 2025
    Adjunct Lecturer Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa
  • 2017 — 2019
    Principal Lecturer in Architecture Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri
  • 2014 — 2017
    Senior Lecturer Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri
  • 2002 — 2014
    Lecturer I, II, III and Part-Time Roles Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri
Architectural Consultancy

Professional Practice

  • Active
    Principal Architect, CADflair Consult Ltd Architectural design and consultancy
  • Nov 2009
    ARCON Registered Architect Registration No. F/2561, Architects Registration Council of Nigeria
  • Sep 2008
    Full Member, NIA Nigerian Institute of Architects, Membership No. M/2613
  • 2001 — 2002
    Resident Architect Adeniyi Coker Architects Limited (ACAL), Lagos
  • 1997 — 2001
    Resident Architect / NYSC Architect CADVantage Ltd, Arabella Landscape Ltd, Emeka Nwandu Architects, and Delta Development and Property Authority, Asaba
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Speaking & Webinars

Sharing Knowledge Beyond the Classroom

Dr. Miriam is available for keynote presentations, panel discussions, and academic workshops. Below are recent engagements.

Presenter

Reflections: Lessons for Young Academics in the Built Environment — Navigating Research, Practice, and Impact

28 April 2026
Women Academics in Construction (WAiC) Webinar Series

Presented on navigating the non-linear paths of architectural academia, from defining a research identity to integrating practice and scholarship.

Panelist

Emotional, Mental and Physical Wellbeing for an Impactful Career Adventure

25 February 2025
Women Academics in Construction (WAiC) Webinar Series

Joined as a panelist and spoke from personal experience on sustaining wellbeing across a long academic and professional career in architecture and construction.

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She is available for conferences, seminars, and academic workshops, locally and internationally.

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Open to Opportunities

Let's Build Something That Matters

Dr. Miriam is actively seeking collaborations in research, co-authorship, speaking invitations, mentorship partnerships, and funded project work. If your goals align with hers, she would like to hear from you.

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