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Personal profile
Personal profile
Lawal is dedicated to identifying sustainable ways of planning, developing, managing, and interacting with African cities. Currently pursuing a PhD focused on contributing to the rethinking of smart cities in African contexts, he holds an MSc in Urban Planning from the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University University. He has practical experience in Nigeria’s Town planning field and, through private consultancy, has been involved in projects of different scales in all geo-political zones of the country.
Experience
Teaching Assistant,
Department of Urban Planning and Design,
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University,
2024 to present; 2020 to 2023.
Town Planner,
Envicons Team Consultants Limited,
2022 to 2024; 2016 to 2022.
Teaching
Teaching Assistant
UPD109 - History and Purpose of Planning (AY2020/21)
UPD004 - Introduction to Urban Planning and Design (AY2020/21)
UPD317 - Urban Design Studio (AY2024/25)
UPD402 - Sustainable Urban Planning Strategies (AY2024/25)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Urban Planning, Xi�an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Award Date: 15 Jul 2021
Bachelor, B.Tech, Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University of Technology, Minna
2009 → 2015
Award Date: 4 Dec 2015
Research areas
- Sustainable Development
- Smart Cities
- African Urbanism
Person Types
- Students
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Conceptualising Urban Affordability in Smart Cities through a Synthetic Approach
Shaibu, M. L., Lee, J. H. & Kim, J. S., Mar 2025, (Submitted) In: Journal of Planning Literature.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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"Mapping Places and Perceptions of Shuangta" at The Arts and Design Education Future Lab (ADE) 2021 College Show
Wang, Y. (Producer), Liu, M. (Other), Li, J. (Other), Huang, F. (Other), Shaibu, M. L. (Other), Zhang, Z. (Other), Chen, Q. (Other), Hsieh, Y. (Other), Guo, J. (Other) & Zhao, S. (Other), Nov 2021Research output: Practice-based research output › Exhibition/ Event/ Festival › Curated works: Physical Exhibition/ Event/ Festival
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场所感知：双塔温度・ 驻足邂逅一"探寻双塔的遗产与社区" 跨学科工作营成果展
Translated title of the contribution :Mapping Places and Perceptions of Shuangta : Outcomes of XJTLU Design School Workshop "Exploring the Histories of Shuangta - Heritage and Community" Research output: Practice-based research output › Exhibition/ Event/ Festival › Curated works: Physical Exhibition/ Event/ Festival
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场所感知：双塔温度・ 驻足邂逅－2021苏州国际设计周・城市更新主题展览
Translated title of the contribution :Mapping Places and Perceptions of Shuangta– The 2021 Suzhou Design Week (SuDW) Research output: Practice-based research output › Exhibition/ Event/ Festival › Curated works: Physical Exhibition/ Event/ Festival
Activities
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the 1st Cross departmental Student led PhD symposium
Ahmed, Z. (Chair), Shaibu, M. L. (Chair), Yau, H. M. (Chair) & Li, J. (Chair)
19 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Smart Cities in African Contexts at Baobab Perspectives
Mohammed Lawal Shaibu (Speaker)
30 Sept 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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2025 International Planning Symposium
Mohammed Lawal Shaibu (Participant)
21 Jan 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Joint Design Studio of XJTLU and University of Seoul
Wang, Y. (Organiser), Kim, C. (Organiser), Shaibu, M. L. (Organiser), Kim, N. (Organiser), Kim, J. S. (Participant), Lei, Y. (Participant), Kim, K. (Participant) & Cho, H. R. (Participant)
15 Nov 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Improving Tourism Destination Management by Using Social Media Throughout The Travel Cycle: A Case Study of Suzhou, China
Vichnevetskaia, A. (Speaker), Wang, Y. (Speaker), Shaibu, M. L. (Speaker) & Li, J. (Speaker)
27 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar