Charles Egbu

British academic

Charles Egbu is a Nigerian-British academic in the field of construction management. He is the current vice chancellor of Leeds Trinity University, United Kingdom.[1][2] He is the first black to be UK vice Chancellor.[3]

Professor

Charles Egbu
NationalityNigeria
Academic background
Alma materSalford University, Leeds Metropolitan University, Kitson College of Technology
Websitehttp://www.charlesegbu.com

Education change

Egbu holds bachelor's degree in quantity surveying at Leeds Metropolitan University with first class honours. His doctorate in construction project management was obtained from the University of Salford. He also obtained an advanced diploma in research award supervision from Leeds Metropolitan University Leeds, UK.[4][5][6]

Career change

Until his appointment, Egbu is a pro-vice-chancellor at the University of East London and Dean of the school of Built Environment and Architecture at London South Bank University. He was previously at the University of Salford, Glasgow Caledonian University and University College London.[7][8]

References change

  1. Egbu, Charles O. (2008). e-Business in Construction. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. pp. 222–234. doi:10.1002/9781444302462.ch13. ISBN 978-1-4443-0246-2.
  2. "Buhari lauds Charles Egbu over appointment as VC of UK varsity". TheCable. 2020-07-17. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
  3. E, Dibango (2020-07-16). "Prof. Charles Egbu emerges First Black Vice Chancellor of A British University". FlashInfoNg. Archived from the original on 2021-06-12. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
  4. APANEWS. "Nigeria's Prof. Charles Egbu appointed 1st black VC of British varsity". apanews.net. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
  5. LondonEducation, Prof Charles Egbu Pro Vice ChancellorUniversity of East; London, Experience Location; Environment, UKhome BiographyProfessor Egbu has over 25 years of experience in higher education Prior to UEL he was the dean of the School of The Built; University, Architecture at London Southbank; Management, Where He Also Holds the Chair in Project; books, strategic management in construction He has written 12; Nationally, Has Lectured; Development, Internationally in Areas Such as Sustainable; Communities, Resilient. "Prof. Charles Egbu » World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD) – Bringing together experts from across the world to discuss issues relating to sustainable development, science and technology management". Archived from the original on 2021-07-24. Retrieved 2021-06-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. Dosunmu, Adewale (2020-07-17). "Who is Professor Charles Egbu?". Olatorera Consultancy Limited. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
  7. "Buhari salutes Professor Charles Egbu, Nigerian named VC in UK". Vanguard News. 2020-07-17. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
  8. "UK varsity appoints Nigerian professor as Vice Chancellor". 2020-07-16. Retrieved 2021-06-12.