{"id":2030,"date":"2025-05-22T14:03:31","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T14:03:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineering.unilag.edu.ng\/?page_id=2030"},"modified":"2025-06-02T10:24:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T10:24:52","slug":"akindele-christopher-apata","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/engineering.unilag.edu.ng\/?page_id=2030","title":{"rendered":"AKINDELE CHRISTOPHER APATA"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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TITLE (PROF\/DR\/): DR.<\/strong><\/p>

NAME: AKINDELE CHRISTOPHER APATA<\/h1>
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POSITION: SENIOR LECTURER\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>SPECIALISATION:<\/strong> Highway and Transportation Engineering<\/p>

EDUCATION\/TRAINING (Begin with Bachelor\u2019s degree or other initial professional education, such as nursing, include postdoctoral training and residency training if applicable. Add\/delete rows as necessary.)<\/em><\/p>

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INSTITUTION AND LOCATION<\/p><\/td>

DEGREE<\/p>

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University of Lagos- Akoka, Lagos Nigeria<\/p><\/td>

B.Sc.<\/p><\/td>

10\/1990<\/p><\/td>

Civil Engineering<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

University of Lagos- Akoka, Lagos Nigeria<\/p><\/td>

M.Sc.<\/p><\/td>

11\/2008<\/p><\/td>

Highway & Traffic Engineering<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

University of Lagos- Akoka, Lagos Nigeria<\/p><\/td>

Ph.D.<\/p><\/td>

110\/2016<\/p><\/td>

Geotechnics\/Engineering Geology<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

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A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Personal Statement<\/h1>

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I am an early career researcher and infrastructure development enthusiast, with a passion for advancing sustainable civil engineering solutions through geotechnics and materials science. My work focuses on soil stabilization, pavement design, and innovative reuse of agricultural and industrial waste materials for road construction. With a strong commitment to sustainable development, I actively explore eco-friendly alternatives in highway engineering and promote circular economy principles in geotechnical research. I strive to bridge academic research with real-world applications\u2014empowering young engineers and local communities through teaching, capacity building, and collaborative innovation. My ultimate goal is to translate engineering research into scalable infrastructure solutions that address Africa\u2019s pressing challenges in transportation, urbanization, and environmental resilience through interdisciplinary, impactful practice.<\/p>

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B.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours<\/h1>
  • Department Examinations Officer \u2013 Department of Civil Engineering, University of Lagos, Akoka | Lagos, 2023 – Present<\/li>
  • Senior Lecturer <\/strong>– Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Lagos, Akoka | Lagos, 2022 – Present<\/li>
  • Director Engineering Service – Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory | Lagos, 2008 – 2016<\/li>
  • Head of Quality Assurance – Lagos State Development and Property Corporation | Lagos, Nigeria, 2002 – 2008<\/li><\/ul>

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    1. A. C. Apata, Ismail Abdullahi, U. U. Imoh and Praise Dawodu Onimisi(2024) Site Investigation and Shear Strength Properties of Soil Journal of Engineering Research and Reports Volume 24, Issue 10, Page 1-12, 2023; Article no.JERR.97900 ISSN: 2582-2926.<\/li>
    2. Apata A.C, Bello L.O, Etuke J (2022) Assessment of geotechnical characteristics of subgrade and use of lateritic soil as sub base material in road construction (a case study of Abule-Egba, Owode, Lagos- Abeokuta expressway). Indian Journal of Engineering, 19(52): 387-394<\/li>
    3. 10. Apata A.C and Obiora I.J (2022). CBR correlation with index properties of natural soils of<\/li><\/ol>

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      selected failed roads in south eastern Nigeria. DISCOVERY, 5(313): 44-49.<\/p>

      1. Apata, A.C and Adekoya, A.A (2022). Pavement design of Ilaro-Papa Alato highway, Ogun state, Nigeria, Innovative Science and Research Technology, 7: 11-21.<\/li>
      2. Apata, A.C. Busari, B.U. and Imoh, U.U (2022). Upgrading of lateritic soil with pulverized tiles for highway construction, International Journal of Innovative Research in Advanced Engineering, 9: 16-21.<\/li><\/ol>

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        1. Udeme Udo Imoh, Department of Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Transport Sciences, Sz\u00e9chenyi Istvan University, H-90266 Gyor, Hungary<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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