Dominic Doe Ahiaga-Dagbui

Dr. Dominic Doe Ahiaga-Dagbui is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Head of School (Research) at Deakin University's School of Architecture and Built Environment within the Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment. With extensive experience in infrastructure research and project management, he leads the Deakin Megaprojects Research Group and co-leads the Deakin Transport Futures Hub.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Infrastructure Delivery and Construction Project Management from University of Edinburgh (UK)
• MSc in Civil Engineering and Construction Management from Heriot-Watt University (UK)
• BSc (Hons, First Class) in Building Technology from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana

Dr. Ahiaga-Dagbui's research focuses on major infrastructure projects, particularly examining cost overruns, procurement strategies, project governance, and risk management. His work bridges academic research with practical industry applications, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to infrastructure delivery. He actively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across politics, business, economics, IT, statistics, and psychology to develop innovative solutions for complex infrastructure challenges.

His publication record reveals a strong focus on transportation infrastructure cost performance, with particular emphasis on debunking simplistic explanations for cost overruns and developing more nuanced systemic approaches. His work demonstrates an evolution from technical analysis of cost overruns toward institutional and governance perspectives that consider the complex political and organizational contexts of infrastructure delivery.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Dave Langford Commemorative Award for Best Project Management Paper
• Conference Paper Award from the Association of Researchers in Construction Management (2015)

As an academic leader, Dr. Ahiaga-Dagbui supervises numerous doctoral candidates across architecture, built environment, and finance disciplines, focusing on transport megaprojects, sustainable infrastructure financing, and social value evaluation. He has secured multiple research grants, including a $68,158 contract with the Department of Transport for 'Innovating Major Project Contracting: Maximising Value in Infrastructure Delivery.' His professional activities include serving as Associate Editor for the ICE Management, Procurement and Law journal and contributing to policy discussions with government bodies including the UK Parliament.

He leads the Deakin Megaprojects Research Group, which focuses on developing innovative approaches to infrastructure delivery through interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based research.