Victor Samwinga

Dr. Victor Samwinga is an academic at Northumbria University with expertise in construction management, project management, and flood risk mitigation. Holding a PhD in Construction Management (2005) and a BSc from Copperbelt University (1993), he also gained the prestigious FHEA (Fellow of the Higher Education Academy) in 2005. His career spans consultancy work in infrastructure projects and academic research focusing on construction project uncertainties, flood resilience strategies, and pedagogical innovations in project management education. His research addresses critical issues like infrastructure sustainability, disaster recovery processes, and policy frameworks in developing nations. He has published extensively on topics ranging from sewer network vulnerability to post-flood property restoration.

Research Interests: Construction management best practices, infrastructure project risk analysis, flood resilience in urban environments, and educational methodologies for project management training. His work often bridges theoretical research with practical applications in public and private sector projects.

Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2005)

Background: Prior to academia, Dr. Samwinga worked in construction consultancy, delivering projects for both public and private sectors. This experience informs his research, which frequently integrates real-world challenges into academic discourse.