Dr Daniel Oteng
Lecturer
School of Civil Engineering and Construction
College of Engineering and Information 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.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Graduate Research Coordinator | Adelaide University |
| 2024 - ongoing | Lecturer | Adelaide University |
| 2024 - 2024 | Director of External Engagement | University of Sydney |
| 2023 - 2024 | Lecturer | University of Sydney |
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Award | Circular Economy Award | Green Indutries SA | Australia | AUD 500 |
| 2023 | Achievement | Dean's Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Excellence | The University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2022 | Award | Adelaide Graduate Award | The University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| English | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 - 2022 | University of Adelaide | Australia | PhD |
| 2015 - 2017 | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology | Ghana | Master of Philosophy |
| 2010 - 2014 | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology | Ghana | Bachelor of Science (Honours) |
| Date | Title | Institution name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | FHEA (Fellow of Higher Education Academy) | Advance HE | United Kingdom |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Rajenthiran, N., Zuo, J., Oteng, D., & Rodrigo, N. (2026). The role of polyvinyl chloride in achieving circularity in the built environment: A comprehensive review. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 116, 108103-1-108103-17. Scopus2 WoS2 |
| 2026 | Asiamah-Agyeman, S., Awudzi, E., Ohene-Adjei, T., Akomea-Frimpong, I., Tumpa, R. J., Oteng, D., & Pariafsai, F. (2026). Barriers to Green Economy in the Construction Industry in Ghana. Sustainability Switzerland, 18(4), 20 pages. |
| 2025 | Boateng, E. B., Oteng, D., Bonsu, D. N. O., & Gopaldasani, V. (2025). Leveraging Social Media Data to Understand COVID-19 Prevention Measures in Construction: A Machine Learning Approach. Buildings, 15(13), 2191. |
| 2025 | Chen, R., Wu, H., Yuan, H., Yong, Q., & Oteng, D. (2025). Determinants of Construction and Demolition Waste Management Performance at City Level: Insights from the Greater Bay Area, China. Buildings, 15(14), 2476. |
| 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), 20-1-20-31. Scopus14 WoS11 |
| 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. Scopus2 WoS1 |
| 2024 | Omrany, H., Mehdipour, A., & Oteng, D. (2024). Digital Twin Technology and Social Sustainability: Implications for the Construction Industry. Sustainability, 16(19), 8663. Scopus21 WoS15 |
| 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. Scopus52 WoS37 |
| 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. Scopus38 WoS31 Europe PMC6 |
| 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. Scopus39 WoS30 |
| 2021 | Oteng, D., Zuo, J., & Sharifi, E. (2021). A scientometric review of trends in solar photovoltaic waste management research. Solar Energy, 224, 545-562. Scopus71 WoS58 |
| 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. Scopus11 WoS11 |
| 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. Scopus1 |
| 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. Scopus44 WoS35 |
| 2017 | Dansoh, A., Oteng, D., & Frimpong, S. (2017). Innovation development and adoption in small construction firms in Ghana. Construction Innovation, 17(4), 511-535. Scopus23 WoS19 |
| 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. 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. |
| - | Sheng, Y., Oteng, D., Rodrigo, N., Chang, R., Han, J., Bi, P., & Zuo, J. (2025). Deep learning insights on the banning of engineered stone: decoding public sentiments in Australia. Journal of Building Design and Environment. |
| 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 Scopus1 |
| 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 Scopus4 |
| 2025 | Oteng, D., Omrany, H., Eshun, B. T. B., & Antwi-Afari, P. (2025). Towards a Circular Economy: A Pathway to Innovative Sustainable Waste Management in the Construction Industry. In Contributions to Economics (Vol. Part F4949, pp. 15-30). Springer Nature Switzerland. DOI |
| 2025 | Eshun, B. T. B., Antwi-Afari, P., Omrany, H., & Oteng, D. (2025). Envisioning the Future: Transformative Pathway for a Sustainable Circular Economy in the Construction Industry. In Contributions to Economics (Vol. Part F4949, pp. 31-43). Springer Nature Switzerland. DOI |
| 2025 | Omrany, H., Oteng, D., Eshun, B. T. B., & Antwi-Afari, P. (2025). Sustainability and Circular Economy in the Construction Industry: An Overview. In Contributions to Economics (Vol. Part F4949, pp. 45-57). Springer Nature Switzerland. 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 Scopus6 |
| 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 |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Antwi-Afari, P., Oteng, D., Thomas Ng, S., Ato Ghansah, F., & Bao, Z. (2025). BUILDINGS DESIGNED FOR SYSTEMIC CIRCULARITY: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF METHODOLOGICAL TAXONOMIES. In K. G. A. S. Waidyasekara, H. S. Jayasena, P. L. I. Wimalaratne, & G. A. Tennakoon (Eds.), World Construction Symposium (pp. 360-371). Department of Building Economics. DOI |
| 2025 | Fathalizadeh, A., Sharifi, E., & Oteng, D. (2025). Passive Cooling Adoption in Australian Housing: Tracking the Evidence from Literature to Industry Perspectives. In Proceedings of the 58ᵗʰ International Conference of the Architectural Science Association. The Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA). DOI |
| 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 Proceedings of the 23rd CIB World Building Congress (WBC, 2025) as published in CIB Conferences Vol. 1 (pp. 163-1-163-12). Purdue University, USA: Purdue University. DOI |
| 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. |
| 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 Design, Coordination and Teaching
- BLDG 5002: Building Materials and Structures
- BLDG 6800: Advanced Construction Technologies
Course Coordination
- ARCH 1009: Construction Science and Materials
- BLDG5017: Building Structures and Materials
- BLDG 3018: Fire Technology
| 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 | Integrating Material and Information Flows for Sustainable Construction and Demolition Waste Management | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Miss Qiaoqiao Yong |
| 2025 | Co-Supervisor | Sustainability Transitions in Engineered Stone Supply Chains: Policy, Substitution, and End-of-Life Pathways | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Yuan Sheng |
| 2025 | Co-Supervisor | Assessing decarbonization pathways for the urban building stock using machine learning and life cycle assessment | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Zhaoyang Qiu |
| 2025 | Co-Supervisor | Assessing decarbonization pathways for the urban building stock using machine learning and life cycle assessment | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Zhaoyang Qiu |
| 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 | Integrating Material and Information Flows for Sustainable Construction and Demolition Waste Management | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Miss Qiaoqiao Yong |
| 2025 | Co-Supervisor | Sustainability Transitions in Engineered Stone Supply Chains: Policy, Substitution, and End-of-Life Pathways | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | 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 |
| 2024 | Co-Supervisor | Managing End-of-Life (EOL) Solar Photovoltaics in Achieving Circularity Through Blockchain | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Wimarshi Rathugamage Dona |
| 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 | Promoting the Circularity of PVC for a Sustainable Future | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Ms Nirusika Rajenthiran |
| 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 |
| Date | Role | Editorial Board Name | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Board Member | Artificial Intelligence for a Sustainable Built Environment | Emerald Group | United Kingdom |
| 2025 - ongoing | Associate Editor | Urbanization, Sustainability and Society | Emerald Group | United Kingdom |
| 2021 - ongoing | Member | Journal of Green Building | College Publishing | United States |
| 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 | - |
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