Ekpo Ekpenyong
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0118 378 6498
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
Office
111Building location
Chancellor's BuildingAreas of interest
- Building Information Modelling
- Digital twins
- Understanding the social and technical aspect of the digital twin in the construction industry
Teaching
Contributing to:
- CE2QCT- Introduction to Quantification and Computerised Taking Off
- CE3CQC- Quantification and Costing: Buildings and Civil Works
Research centres and groups
Background
Ekpo started his professional life as a civil engineer working as a Design/Resident Engineer with a Civil Engineering Consultancy firm. Over the years he grew to become a Project Manager. His curiosity for better construction practices saw him delving into Construction research in 2017, seeking solutions to the problems faced in the Construction industry in Nigeria. To further enhance his skills, Ekpo started a PhD in Construction Management. His PhD explores the value and use of the Digital Twin in the Construction industry through a socio-technical context.Academic qualifications
- MSc 2018, Construction Management, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
- B.Eng. 2008, Civil Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria.
Professional bodies/affiliations
- Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria
- Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers
Websites/blogs
- www.linkedin.com/in/ekpo-ekpenyong
- https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ekpo-Ekpenyong