Academic Speaking Engagements

Speaking From Research and Experience

Dr. Miriam brings over two decades of first-hand experience in architectural education, research, and practice to every platform she steps onto. Her talks draw directly from published work and lived professional realities.

Dr. Miriam Chukwuma-Uchegbu speaking at a professional event
What She Brings to the Platform

Research-Backed. Experience-Informed.

Every topic she speaks on connects directly to her published research, her years in the classroom, and her active professional registration as an architect in Nigeria.

Grounded in Published Research

With over 31 verified publications across housing, sustainability, and architectural education, her talks are supported by peer-reviewed evidence, not general observation.

Speaks to Young Academics

She understands the journey from student to researcher to seasoned academic. Her engagements with WAiC demonstrate a commitment to mentoring the next generation of built environment scholars.

Practitioner and Educator Together

Her ARCON registration and ongoing consultancy practice mean she does not speak only from academic theory. She has designed buildings, managed projects, and navigated the profession from both sides.

Speaking Topics

Topics She Speaks On

All topics below are directly supported by her published research and professional experience. She does not speak on subjects outside her documented areas of expertise.

For conferences, seminars, or workshops where the topic you need is adjacent to the list below, she is open to a conversation about relevance and fit. Use the contact page to reach her.

Discuss a Topic
01
Post-Occupancy Modifications in Nigerian Housing Causes, patterns, policy implications, and what they reveal about design failures in low-income housing estates
02
Sustainable Public Housing in Nigeria Design, adaptation, and future prospects for affordable, climate-responsive housing policy
03
Thermal Comfort and Passive Cooling in Tropical Buildings Strategies for reducing mechanical cooling dependence in Nigeria's hot-humid climate
04
Navigating an Academic Career in Architecture Research identity, publishing strategically, integrating practice with scholarship, and sustaining wellbeing over a long career
05
Women in Architecture and Construction Academia Barriers, opportunities, and the role of professional networks in advancing gender equity in the built environment
06
BIM Integration in Sub-Saharan African Construction Current state, challenges, and pathways to sustainable adoption in retrofit and new construction projects
Documented Engagements

Recent Speaking Appearances

The engagements below are documented with supporting evidence including event flyers, presentation materials, and direct confirmation from Dr. Miriam.

Media Appearances

On Television

In addition to academic platforms, Dr. Miriam has appeared on Nigerian television to discuss topics of broader public interest.

2014

The Pros and Cons of Joint Account in the Family

Live Discussion — NTA Owerri

2005

Exam Malpractice Menace: Who Is to Blame?

Breakfast Show — Orient TV Owerri

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Invite Dr. Miriam to Your Event

She is available for academic conferences, departmental seminars, professional workshops, and webinars. Both in-person and online formats are welcome.

Over the next five years, she is prioritising speaking opportunities that connect with research leadership, mentorship of young academics, and knowledge translation in the built environment.

Note: All speaking enquiries are reviewed personally. Please allow a reasonable lead time for scheduling confirmation.

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Interested in having Dr. Miriam speak at your event?

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.

Research Collaborations Co-Authorship Speaking Invitations Mentorship Grant Partnerships Knowledge Translation
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