03 / CAREERCareer & education

A foundation in engineering.
A commitment to learning.

Education, professional practice, research and teaching have shaped the way I approach technical problems—and how I communicate the solutions.

01 / PROFILETHE PROFESSIONAL PICTURE

Practice, research & education.

Yahaya Hassan Labaran
Yahaya Hassan Labaran
Civil engineer & researcher

My background spans civil engineering and surveying, construction management, academic research and teaching across Nigeria, India and Türkiye.

My academic qualifications and industry experience inform both my technical work and my approach to education.

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Academic profile, publications and research interests.

02 / EDUCATIONQUALIFICATIONS

The academic journey.

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2022 — PRESENT · ONGOING

Doctoral research in Civil Engineering

Gaziantep University · Türkiye

In progress
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2022 — 2024

Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental & Occupational Health

Indira Gandhi National Open University · India

First class
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2019 — 2021

Master of Technology in Civil Engineering

Specialization: Construction Management · Sharda University, India

First-class honours
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2012 — 2017

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil · Nigeria

First-class honours
03 / PRACTICEPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Across the built environment.

ENGINEERING & SITE PRACTICE

Construction, surveying and project delivery.

Previous civil-engineering and surveying roles include Julius Berger Nigeria plc, M&F Construction Company and Emacs Engineering and Consultancy Services. Work and training have connected field execution with the planning, coordination and management of projects.

Site engineeringSurveyingProject coordination
ACADEMIC RESEARCH

Engineering research and scholarly communication.

Research appointments and experience span Gaziantep University, Sharda University and Kano University of Science and Technology, alongside publication, peer-review and editorial activities in civil engineering and sustainability.

Life-cycle assessmentResearch writingTechnical evaluation
04 / TEACHINGKNOWLEDGE SHARING

Education as an engineering skill.

My teaching experience includes language and academic instruction at institutions in Türkiye and Nigeria. It has reinforced a belief that precise reasoning and clear explanations belong together.

I have taught at London Art Education Institute, Wimbledon Language Academy, Nesibe Aydın Schools, College of Education in Kura and other educational institutions in Türkiye and Nigeria.

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Clarity matters in both engineering and education.
05 / RECOGNITIONMILESTONES & MEMBERSHIP

Professional foundations.

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COREN registration

Registered with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).

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Vice-Chancellor’s Gold Medal

Recognition received at Sharda University, India.

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Türkiye Scholarships

Recipient of a fully funded Turkish Government scholarship for doctoral study.

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Professional learning

Continuing involvement in engineering, construction management, sustainability and educational development.