Dr. Ifeyinwa Ijeoma Obianyo is a Lecturer and Researcher in the Civil Engineering Department at Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja. She earned her B.Eng. in Civil Engineering from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 2010, followed by an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, with a specialty in Sustainable Construction Materials, from the African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja.
Dr. Obianyo began her career in the construction industry, working in various roles including Assistant Project Supervisor, Quality Control Supervisor, and Project Supervisor at BuildFort Construction Ltd, Abuja. Driven by a passion for teaching, STEM outreach, and research, she transitioned to academia as a Lecturer and Researcher at AUST before joining Nile University of Nigeria.
At Nile University, Dr. Obianyo has taught a wide range of courses, including Civil Engineering Materials, Advanced Numerical Analysis, Water Supply Planning and Management, Flood Modelling, and Strength of Materials, among others. She has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate theses and currently serves as the M.Eng. Thesis Coordinator for the Department of Civil Engineering. Additionally, she is the Publishing Editor/Editorial Assistant of the Nile Journal of Engineering and Applied Science (NJEAS).
A strong advocate for STEM, Dr. Obianyo has actively participated in STEM projects and outreach programs, particularly in secondary schools, to inspire more girls to pursue STEM courses. She was a World Bank-Pan African Materials Institute scholar from 2016 to 2020 and won the RILEM Ph.D. Grant for the RILEM International Conference at Sheffield University, UK.
Dr. Obianyo is a member of several professional organizations, including the International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems, and Structures (RILEM), the Organization of Women in Science in the Developing World (OWSD), the Materials Research Society (MRS), and the African Materials Research Society (AMRS). Her research interests focus on eco-friendly building and construction materials, low-carbon and sustainable concrete, soil stabilization, waste valorization for construction applications, and the mechanical behavior of building materials. She is also committed to addressing gender violence, water resources, and climate change.
Dr. Obianyo has authored over 30 peer-reviewed scientific articles in reputable journals and serves as a reviewer for more than ten Scopus-indexed journals. She is dedicated to mentoring young people, especially girls, and is passionate about increasing female participation in STEM fields.
