David Mobolaji, PhDUrban and Regional Planning

Experience

Experience

Teaching and research in three institutions, and professional planning practice since 2013.

Work experience

  • LecturerDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-IfeTeaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Assistant Postgraduate Coordinator, and member of the departmental and faculty boards of examiners.Nov 2025 – present
  • Chief ConsultantSegdam Planning Services Ltd, Ile-IfeDevelopment plans, environmental impact assessments and planning applications for private clients.Jul 2024 – present
  • Adjunct Lecturer IIDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University Oye-EkitiTaught undergraduate courses and carried out research on urban and regional planning issues.Aug 2024 – 2026
  • Part-time LecturerDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke2021 – 2024
  • Town Planning OfficerAyo Olatunji Consultants, Osogbo2020 – 2021
  • Survey AssistantToye and Associate, Oyo2013 – 2014

Teaching areas

Urban designUrban renewal techniquesSite selection and planningCommunity developmentEnvironmental hazards and risk managementProfessional practicePlanning studioBuilding and architectural design

Prospective students

Postgraduate enquiries

Students interested in disaster resilience, flood risk, infrastructure planning or environmental quality in Nigerian cities are welcome to get in touch about M.Sc. and Ph.D. research. Please include a short outline of your proposed topic. Contact details

Education

  • Ph.D. Urban and Regional PlanningObafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife2025

Fellowships

  • Summer School on Regulation of Local Public ServicesTurin School of Regulation, Italy · Bursary fellowship2022
  • Summer School on Futuring for SustainabilityUtrecht University, Netherlands · Bursary fellowship2021

Professional service

  • General SecretaryNigerian Institute of Town Planners, Osun State Chapter2026 – present
  • Public Relations SecretaryNigerian Institute of Town Planners, Osun State Chapter2024 – 2026
  • ReviewerJournal of Facilities Management, Emerald Publishing2025
  • Reviewer, conference papers56th International Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners2025

Memberships

  • Full Member, Nigerian Institute of Town PlannersMNITP 56902022
  • Registered Town Planner, Town Planners Registration Council of NigeriaRTP 60692022
  • Full Member, Nigerian Environmental SocietyNES 038652025
  • Association of European Schools of Planning, Young Academics Network2018
  • Commonwealth Association of Planners, Young Planners Network2020