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Ambi Ambituuni is an Associate Professor in Project Management at the Department of Management, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. He is a Senior Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy and has held key roles in curriculum development and accreditation. His industry experience spans construction, telecommunications, oil and gas, and transport sectors.
Education:
- PhD, School of Civil Engineering and Geoscience, Newcastle University, UK
- MSc Project Management, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
- BSc (Hons) Building, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
- PG Cert in Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, Coventry University
- NEBOSH National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
His research centers on sociotechnical systems, focusing on sustainable governance, risk management, transparency, anti-corruption, and the governance of extractive industries. He explores how projects intersect with societal challenges, especially in developing regions like Nigeria. His work often adopts critical and interdisciplinary perspectives, combining livelihood studies, storytelling, and risk management.
The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend in governance, accountability, and risk in project-based and safety-critical environments. His research spans energy transition, infrastructure delivery, and public policy reform, with a consistent focus on developing inclusive and resilient systems. He frequently publishes in high-impact journals related to business, management, accounting, and public policy.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarship for MSc and PhD
Ambi has supervised over 60 MSc and MBA students and two PhDs to completion. He has secured significant research grants as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-Investigator (Co-I) from funders such as NERC, AHRC, PTDF, and DCMS. His current AHRC-funded project develops culturally informed livelihood recovery measures for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nigeria through storytelling and community engagement.
He leads an active research network involving civil society organizations and media to advocate for policy interventions. His teaching is research-informed, with a focus on gamification and simulations to enhance employability skills in project management courses across UG, MSc, MBA, and Executive MBA programs.
