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Tariq Umar serves as a Senior Lecturer in Construction Project Management at the University of the West of England, within the School of Architecture and Environment in the College of Arts, Technology and Environment. He is affiliated with the Centre for Architecture and Built Environment Research and maintains active roles in both academic and professional engineering communities.
Dr. Umar completed his PhD in Construction Management from London South Bank University and is a Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) registered with the Engineering Council UK. He holds multiple professional designations including Eur Ing, MICE (Member of Institution of Civil Engineers), and FHEA (Fellow of AdvanceHE).
His research spans critical areas in the built environment sector with particular expertise in Construction Management, Construction Materials, Renewable and Sustainable Energy, Engineering Sustainability, Safety and Health in Construction, Waste and Resource Management, Construction 4.0, and STEM Higher Education and Profession. Recent work demonstrates a growing focus on sustainable construction practices and digital transformation in the industry.
Dr. Umar's publication record includes over 100 papers in high-impact journals such as Materials (IF 3.748), Buildings (IF 3.10), and Safety Science (IF 6.392), with recent contributions addressing brownfield redevelopment, 3D printing in construction, and sustainable material innovations.
- Top 2% scientist in the world (2023)
- Top 2% scientist in the world (2024)
- Researcher of the Year Award 2019 from A'Sharqiyah University, Oman
He has secured significant research funding from EPSRC, British Council, SEAMEO, and multiple international research councils for projects addressing women's leadership in Southeast Asian universities, accessibility in higher education, and STEM education for women. Dr. Umar serves as an external examiner for PhD programs at numerous international institutions and is an active STEM ambassador working to increase women's participation in engineering fields.
Professionally, he contributes to the Green Construction Board and Low Carbon Concrete Group within the Construction Leadership Council, and serves as an approved mentor for the Institution of Civil Engineers helping graduate engineers achieve professional qualifications.
