Daniel Oteng

Daniel Oteng

Lecturer

School of Architecture and Civil Engineering

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.

Daniel is an experienced educator who is passionate about enhancing the learning journey of his students through pedagogical approaches that consistently seeks to enrich their educational experience. Over the years, he has honed his teaching skills in face-to-face, online, and hybrid environments, utilizing various technological platforms to facilitate effective teaching and learning.

Prior to his PhD, Daniel has worked as a project manager and planner in delivering infrastructure projects. Daniel has also worked as a research assistant and lecturer in academia, this has seen him publish in reputable journals and book chapters. With his experience in academia, he has aided in developing several courses in construction and project management and hopes to bring his knowledge and experience to improve students’ experience.

Daniel's research focuses on sustainability and the circular economy, particularly the management of renewables and construction waste on projects. He has developed environmental reports for industry and continues to work with industry in achieving circular economy on projects.

Daniel is looking for highly motivated students with research interest in circularity in the renewable sector and solid waste management in construction. He is also interested in Building Information Modelling and Artificial Intelligence in Construction.

Prospective students are encouraged to read either the domestic or international scholarship information found on the Adelaide Graduate Research School scholarship page. Email me for further details and inquiries.

  • Journals
    Year Citation
    2025 Omrany, H., Mehdipour, A., Oteng, D., & Al-Obaidi, K. M. (2025). The uptake of urban digital twins in the built environment: a pathway to resilient and sustainable cities. Computational Urban Science, 5(1), 31 pages.
    DOI
    2024 Eshun, B. T. B., Chan, A. P. C., Boateng, E. B., & Oteng, D. (2024). A Triadic Competency Requirement Model for Successful Win-Win Optimization in Public–Private Partnerships: A Structural Equation Modelling. Buildings, 14(12), 3768.
    DOI
    2024 Omrany, H., Mehdipour, A., & Oteng, D. (2024). Digital Twin Technology and Social Sustainability: Implications for the Construction Industry. Sustainability, 16(19), 8663.
    DOI Scopus6
    2023 Oteng, D., Zuo, J., & Sharifi, E. (2023). An evaluation of the impact framework for product stewardship on end-of-life solar photovoltaic modules: An environmental lifecycle assessment. Journal of Cleaner Production, 411, 1-12.
    DOI Scopus34 WoS2
    2022 Oteng, D., Zuo, J., & Sharifi, E. (2022). Environmental emissions influencing solar photovoltaic waste management in Australia: An optimised system network of waste collection facilities. Journal of Environmental Management, 314, 1-11.
    DOI Scopus25 WoS6 Europe PMC2
    2022 Oteng, D., Zuo, J., & Sharifi, E. (2022). An expert-based evaluation on end-of-life solar photovoltaic management: An application of Fuzzy Delphi Technique. Sustainable Horizons, 4, 1-10.
    DOI Scopus32
    2021 Oteng, D., Zuo, J., & Sharifi, E. (2021). A scientometric review of trends in solar photovoltaic waste management research. Solar Energy, 224, 545-562.
    DOI Scopus57 WoS20
    2020 Kissi, E., Asare, S. S., Agyemang, D. Y., Oteng, D., & Debrah, C. (2020). Identification of factors influencing the pricing of sustainable construction materials in developing countries: views of Ghanaian quantity surveyors. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(11), 2144-2153.
    DOI Scopus7 WoS5
    2019 Donyinah, D., Ankomah, E. N., Agyeman, S., & Oteng, D. (2019). Identification and assessment of compensation events under Public Procurement Authority’s conditions of contract for medium contracts: Consultant, client and contractor’s perspective. International Journal of Procurement Management, 12(5), 518-548.
    DOI
    2018 Acquah, R., Eyiah, A. K., & Oteng, D. (2018). Acceptance of building information modelling: A survey of professionals in the construction industry in Ghana. Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 23, 75-91.
    Scopus42 WoS23
    2017 Dansoh, A., Oteng, D., & Frimpong, S. (2017). Innovation development and adoption in small construction firms in Ghana. Construction Innovation, 17(4), 511-535.
    DOI Scopus22 WoS14
    2017 Dansoh, A., Frimpong, S., & Oteng, D. (2017). Industry environment features influencing construction innovation in a developing country: A case study of four projects in Ghana. International Journal of Technological Learning Innovation and Development, 9(1), 65-95.
    DOI Scopus6
    2016 Kissi, E., Oteng, D., Akunyumu, S., & Offei, I. (2016). Determinants of Price Differential for Labour Pricing within the Ghanaian Construction Industry. Journal of Infrastructure Development, 8(2), 128-136.
    DOI
    - Boateng, E. B., Oteng, D., Bonsu, D. N. O., & Gopaldasani, V. (n.d.). Leveraging Social Media Data to Understand COVID-19 Prevention Measures in Construction: A Machine Learning Approach. Buildings, 15(13), 2191.
    DOI
    - Sheng, Y., Oteng, D., Rodrigo, N., Chang, R., Han, J., Bi, P., & Zuo, J. (n.d.). Deep learning insights on the banning of engineered stone: decoding public sentiments in Australia. Journal of Building Design and Environment.
    DOI

  • Book Chapters
    Year Citation
    2025 Omrany, H., & Eshun, B. T. B. (2025). Promoting renewables in the construction industry through policy: the Australian context. In H. Dincer, & S. Yuksel (Eds.), Renewable Energy Projects and Investments:
    Interdisciplinary Knowledge, Analysis, Opportunities, and Outlook (pp. 259-276). Elsevier.
    DOI
    2025 Omrany, H., & Oteng, D. (2025). Circular economy in construction: challenges and opportunities within the Australian context. In H. Dincer, & S. Yuksel (Eds.), Renewable Energy Projects and Investments Interdisciplinary Knowledge, Analysis, Opportunities, and Outlook (pp. 157-176). Elsevier.
    DOI
    2024 Omrany, H., Ghaffarianhoseini, A., Ghaffarianhoseini, A., Dhwawan, K., Almhafdy, A., & Oteng, D. (2024). The Use of City Information Modelling (CIM) for Realizing Zero Energy Community: A Path Towards Carbon Neutrality. In A. Cheshmehzangi, M. Batty, Z. Allam, & D. S. Jones (Eds.), City Information Modelling (Vol. Part F3698, pp. 215-247). Springer Nature: Springer Nature.
    DOI Scopus3
    2024 Oteng, D., Bacon, M., Silvestri, A., & Zuo, J. (2024). Life Cycle Assessment of Construction and Demolition Waste: A Case Study of Recycled Aggregate Products in Australia. In J. Zuo, L. Shen, & R. Chang (Eds.), Circular Economy for Buildings and Infrastructure Principles, Practices and Future Directions (pp. 309-317). Springer Nature.
    DOI

  • Conference Papers
    Year Citation
    2025 Oteng, D., Asante, R., Omrany, H., & Eshun, B. T. B. (2025). Achieving the UN Sustainability Goals: The Role of Digital Product Passports in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industry. In CIB Conferences Vol. 1. Purdue University, USA.
    2022 Eshun, B. T. B., Chan, A. P. C., Oteng, D., & Antwi-Afari, M. F. (2022). South-south collaborations: a policy recommendation model for sustainable win-win infrastructure partnerships based on Sino-Ghana and Nigeria case. In Y. Ham, & J. W. Park (Eds.), The 9th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management (pp. 33-41). Online: Korea Institute of Construction Engineering and Management.
    2018 Amoah, P., Kissi, E., & Oteng, D. (2018). Exploring the Drivers of Adaptation and Retrofitting of Existing Buildings in Ghana. In C. Gorse, & C. Neilson (Eds.), Gorse, C and Neilson, C J (Eds) Proceeding of the 34th Annual ARCOM Conference (pp. 255-264). Belfast, UK.: Association of Researchers in Construction Management.
    2018 Oteng, D., Ansah, M. K., Kissi, E., & Eshun, B. T. B. (2018). Barriers to the adoption of Building Information Modelling in Developing Countries: The Case of Ghana. In 1st International Conference on Construction Futures (ICCF 2018). Wolverhampton, UK.: University of Wolverhampton.
    2017 Dansoh, A., Oteng, D., & Frimpong, S. (2017). Challenges associated with project teams in managing variations on construction projects. In 6th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA, 2017), Kumasi, Ghana (pp. 121-131). Kumasi, Ghana.
    2017 Dansoh, A., Frimpong, S., & Oteng, D. (2017). A conceptual review of the challenges in construction industry reform. In 6th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA 2017) (pp. 152-160). Kumasi, Ghana.

  • Report for External Bodies
    Year Citation
    2024 Li, L., & Oteng, D. (2024). Environmental Product Declaration: Recycled glass sand – 5mm (EPD-IES-0016608:001). Australia: EPD International/Australasia (https://epd-australasia.com/epd/recycled-glass-sand-5mm/).

2025

  • Co-Investigator - SDU-UoA Joint Seed Funding Grant (RMB 70,000)
  • Chief Investigator -Global Partnership Engagement Fund from the University of Adelaide, Global Engagement Division (AUD 10,000), 2025
  • Chief Investigator -ACE Research Growth Scheme from the University of Adelaide (AUD 3,000), 2025
  • Partner Investigator - Circular Economy Market Development Grant from Green Industries SA in partnership with John Holland and Guidera O’Connor (AUD 50,000), 2024-2025

2024

  • Chief Investigator - ITTC, ARC Centre for Next-Gen Architectural Manufacturing (Arch_Manu) (AUD 4,978,958.00), 2024-2028
  • Chief Investigator - Start-up funding received from The University of Adelaide (AUD 3,000), 2022-2023

2023

  • Partner Investigator - Circular Economy Market Development Grant from Green Industries SA in partnership with ResourceCo Pty Ltd (AUD 32,500), 2023-2025

2022

  • Research Assistant - Industry Research Grant from ResourceCo Pty Ltd (AUD 5,000), 2021-2022

Course Coordination and Teaching

  • CONMGNT 7000: Research Dissertation (M)
  • CONMGNT 2002 - Construction Project Management: Risk and Quality
  • CONMGNT 7046: Construction Management and Technology 1

Course Design and Teaching

  • CONMGNT 4002: Construction Financial Management
  • CONMGNT 4004: Digital Design and Construction: Construction Design Project

  • Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2025 Co-Supervisor Integrating Artificial Intelligence with Building Information Modelling to facilitate its efficient adoption in the construction industry Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Hirusheekesan Selvanesan
    2025 Co-Supervisor A Study on the Implementation of Green Procurement Policies in Circular Construction Master of Philosophy Master Full Time Mr Yuan Sheng
    2024 Co-Supervisor Promoting the Circularity of PVC for a Sustainable Future Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Nirusika Rajenthiran
    2024 Co-Supervisor Sustainable Project Management Policy: Mediating Role of Innovation in the Construction Industry Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Ali Fathali Zadeh
    2024 Co-Supervisor Managing End-of-Life (EOL) Solar Photovoltaics in Achieving Circularity Through Blockchain Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Wimarshi Rathugamage Dona

  • Memberships
    Date Role Membership Country
    2023 - ongoing Member Australian Life Cycle Assessment Society Australia
    2021 - ongoing Member Project Management Institute United States
    2021 - ongoing Member Australian Institute of Building Australia

  • Editorial Boards
    Date Role Editorial Board Name Institution Country
    2021 - ongoing Member Journal of Green Building College Publishing United States

  • Review, Assessment, Editorial and Advice
    Date Title Type Institution Country
    2022 - ongoing Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology Journal Review Taylor and Francis -
    2021 - ongoing Building Research & Information Journal Review Taylor and Francis -
    2020 - ongoing Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Journal Review Elsevier Publishing -
    2019 - ongoing TQM Journal Journal Review Emerald Group Publishing -
    2017 - ongoing International Journal of Construction Management Journal Review Taylor and Francis -
    2016 - ongoing Journal of Cleaner Production Journal Review Elsevier Publishing -
  • Position: Lecturer
  • Phone: 83134462
  • Email: daniel.oteng@adelaide.edu.au
  • Campus: North Terrace
  • Building: Engineering North, floor First Floor
  • Room: N135E
  • Org Unit: School of Architecture and Civil Engineering
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