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Francis O. Okeke · Sankore

University of Nigeria

Francis O. Okeke

ORCID, self-asserted

ORCID 0000-0002-1948-4485

This profile carries an ORCID the researcher published on their own record — the strongest evidence available short of a human confirming it. 1 other profile was folded into this one.

Publications

47

Citations

361

h-index

10

Computed over the works the graph holds, so it is a floor rather than a career figure.

i10-index

10

Works published 2022 onward have been swept for this country. Figures are complete within that window, to the extent the open indexes are.

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Every institution this scholar has appeared with on a work, by how many.

University of Nigeria37 works
Enugu State University of Science and Technology1 works
National Space Research and Development Agency1 works
The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti1 works

Publications

47 works in the graph, newest first.

Advancing gender equity in construction; the case of Nigeria’s female professionals
2026Architecture Structures and ConstructionJournalOpen accessCorresponding0 citations10.1007/s44150-026-00203-4
Digital Interoperability and Research Dissemination in Architecture and the Built Environment
2026International Journal of The Nigerian Institute of ArchitectsJournalOpen access0 citations10.68074/ijnia.1.23
Cultural Influence of Local Food Heritage on Sustainable Development
2025WorldJournalOpen accessCorresponding36 citations10.3390/world6010010
Changing needs and demand of clients vs ability to pay in architectural industry
2025Journal of Asian Architecture and Building EngineeringJournalOpen accessCorresponding9 citations10.1080/13467581.2025.2455039

Assessment of Floor-Level Impact on Natural Ventilation and Indoor Thermal Environment in Hot–Humid Climates: A Case Study of a Mid-Rise Educational Building

2025BuildingsJournalOpen accessCorresponding9 citations10.3390/buildings15050686

An Intelligent Natural Language Processing (NLP) Workflow for Automated Smart Building Design

2025BuildingsJournalOpen accessCorresponding5 citations10.3390/buildings15142413

The invisible pillars; mapping the challenges and sustainable solutions for Nigeria’s construction artisans

2025Discover SustainabilityJournalOpen accessCorresponding4 citations10.1007/s43621-025-01584-0

Architectural licensing in Nigeria, a pathway to professionalism or an obstacle to practice?

2025Journal of Building Pathology and RehabilitationJournalOpen accessCorresponding5 citations10.1007/s41024-025-00606-8

Analysis of Route-Way Dynamics in Urban Traffic Congestion of Enugu, Nigeria

2025Future TransportationJournalOpen access3 citations10.3390/futuretransp5020071

Design and Construction of an Aquaponics System: A Sustainable Approach to Enhancing Local Food Security in Offa, Nigeria

2025ABUAD Journal of Engineering Research and Development (AJERD)JournalOpen access2 citations10.53982/ajerd.2025.0801.06-j

Scientometric review and visualisation of City Information Modeling (CIM) trends and future directions

2025Discover CitiesJournalOpen accessSenior author4 citations10.1007/s44327-025-00072-4

Beyond the Drafting Table; Women’s Journey in Architecture as a STEM Career

2025ArchitectureJournalOpen accessFirst author2 citations10.3390/architecture5020033

Socio-economic demographics and security in gated neighbourhoods in Awka metropolis, Nigeria

2025Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Engineering and ArchitectureJournalOpen accessCorresponding0 citations10.1007/s43995-025-00226-w

A digital framework for streamlining the registration process for architects in Nigeria

2025Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Engineering and ArchitectureJournalOpen accessCorresponding0 citations10.1007/s43995-025-00254-6

Evolving trends and challenges in sustainable architectural design; a practice perspective

2024HeliyonJournalOpen accessCorresponding54 citations10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39400

Assessing the influence of seasonal precipitation patterns on groundwater quality in the coal rich environment of Enugu, Nigeria

2024Discover Applied SciencesJournalOpen accessSenior authorCorresponding14 citations10.1007/s42452-024-05837-x

Keeping up with changing technologies: The nexus between architecture and engineering

2024E3S Web of ConferencesPublicationOpen access8 citations10.1051/e3sconf/202449702007

Exploring the Role of quality management practices (QMS) in mitigating Construction Failures and building collapse

2024Discover Civil EngineeringJournalOpen access6 citations10.1007/s44290-024-00115-6

Comparative Analysis of the Features of Major Green Building Rating Tools (GBRTs): A Systematic Review

2024Lecture notes in civil engineeringPublicationFirst author5 citations10.1007/978-981-97-5910-1_35

Housing quality and health; an evaluation of influencing variables

2024E3S Web of ConferencesPublicationOpen access2 citations10.1051/e3sconf/202453503004

Influence of library building design features on daylighting of reading spaces

2024E3S Web of ConferencesPublicationOpen access1 citations10.1051/e3sconf/202456302026

Lucrativeness of the business of architecture: The professional’s view

2024E3S Web of ConferencesPublicationOpen access2 citations10.1051/e3sconf/202456302023

Study on the prevalence of drug abuse among architecture students: A case study of Enugu, Nigeria

2024E3S Web of ConferencesPublicationOpen access2 citations10.1051/e3sconf/202456302014

Impact of Building Plan Shape on Natural Ventilation Efficiency for Thermal Comfort in Educational Facilities: A Post-occupancy Evaluation

2024Lecture notes in civil engineeringPublicationCorresponding1 citations10.1007/978-981-97-5910-1_28

Renovation and demolition, as tools for improving the built environment

2024E3S Web of ConferencesPublicationOpen accessFirst author1 citations10.1051/e3sconf/202456302042

An Examination of Site Meetings: Essential Factors and Implications on Building Quality in Construction Projects within Higher Institutions in Ekiti State

2024E3S Web of ConferencesPublicationOpen access0 citations10.1051/e3sconf/202449702014

Architectural design response to population issue in sub-Saharan cities

2023E3S Web of ConferencesPublicationOpen accessFirst author15 citations10.1051/e3sconf/202343402005

The Effects of Rhythm on Building Openings and Fenestrations on Airflow Pattern in Tropical Low-Rise Residential Buildings

2023Civil Engineering JournalJournalOpen accessSenior author11 citations10.28991/cej-2023-09-08-016

Rural Area Infrastructural Challenges and the Role of Architecture in Urban-Rural Development in Nigeria

2023European Journal of Sustainable DevelopmentJournalOpen access10 citations10.14207/ejsd.2023.v12n4p305

The imperative of social sustainability and procurement in the Nigerian construction industry

2023E3S Web of ConferencesPublicationOpen accessFirst author8 citations10.1051/e3sconf/202337702001

Transit, walking and cycling infrastructure and sustainable development in Enugu city, Nigeria

2023IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental SciencePublicationOpen access8 citations10.1088/1755-1315/1239/1/012022

Post Occupancy Evaluation of Ventilation Coefficient Desired for Thermal Comfort in Educational Facilities

2023Journal of Human Earth and FutureJournalOpen access7 citations10.28991/hef-2023-04-01-07

Causes and remedies of sick building syndrome: A systematic review

2023E3S Web of ConferencesPublicationOpen access6 citations10.1051/e3sconf/202343402007

Assessment of the relationship between housing quality and income in urbanizing city of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

2023World Journal of Advanced Research and ReviewsJournalOpen access2 citations10.30574/wjarr.2023.18.2.0941

Awareness of the effects of small-scale cassava mill effluent on the environment in Ika North East Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria

2023Environmental Monitoring and AssessmentJournal2 citations10.1007/s10661-023-12026-7

Potentials for alternative energy in Nigerian cities and remote communities

2023E3S Web of ConferencesPublicationOpen access1 citations10.1051/e3sconf/202343401005

Mapping land use diversity in new GRA, Idah local government area, Kogi, State: Towards sustainable township development

2023Journal of Geography and CartographyJournalOpen accessSenior author1 citations10.24294/jgc.v6i2.2495

Assessment of the relationship between housing quality and income in urbanizing city of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

2023Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)JournalOpen access0 citations10.5281/zenodo.8413168

Exploring the Potential and Challenges of Floating Architecture for Sustainable Urban Development

2023River StudiesJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.61848/rst.v1i1.2

Effects of Renovation on Ventilation and Energy Saving in Residential Building

2022Civil Engineering JournalJournalOpen access40 citations10.28991/cej-sp2021-07-09

A Study of the Impact of Rural-Urban Migration and Urbanization on Public Housing Delivery in Enugu Metropolis, Nigeria

2022European Journal of Sustainable DevelopmentJournalOpen access21 citations10.14207/ejsd.2022.v11n3p59

Climate Responsive Design Strategies for Contemporary Low-rise Residential Buildings in Tropical Environment of Enugu, Nigeria

2022IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental SciencePublicationOpen accessSenior authorCorresponding19 citations10.1088/1755-1315/1054/1/012052

An Assessment of Orientation on Effective Natural Ventilation for Thermal Comfort in Primary School Classrooms in Enugu City, Nigeria

2022European Journal of Sustainable DevelopmentJournalOpen accessSenior author11 citations10.14207/ejsd.2022.v11n2p114

Architectural Mitigating Strategies for Air Pollution in the Built Environment

2022IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental SciencePublicationOpen access7 citations10.1088/1755-1315/1054/1/012046

Pedagogical Challenges of Architectural Education in Nigeria; Study of Curriculum Contents and Physical Learning Environment

2022European Journal of Sustainable DevelopmentJournalOpen access7 citations10.14207/ejsd.2022.v11n4p32

Rapid spatial growth of cities and its planning implications for developing countries: a case study of Abuja, Nigeria.

2022Indonesian Journal of GeographyJournalOpen accessCorresponding6 citations10.22146/ijg.70316

Waste-to-wealth Activities of Scavengers: A Panacea to the Environmental Impact of Global Climate Change in Enugu Metropolis, Nigeria

2022IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental SciencePublicationOpen accessCorresponding4 citations10.1088/1755-1315/1054/1/012051