Dr. Kabir Ibrahim | Built Environment | Best Researcher Award

University of the Free State | South Africa

Dr. Kabir Ibrahim is a dynamic construction management researcher at the University of the Free State, South Africa, with a distinguished record in sustainable and digital construction innovations. His research explores blockchain adoption, artificial intelligence in teaching and learning, digital twins, sensing technologies, and ethical sourcing within the built environment. With 13 publications, over 90 citations, and an h-index of 6, Dr. Kabir Ibrahim has demonstrated strong scholarly impact and leadership in advancing Construction 4.0 and sustainability frameworks. His work, published in high-impact journals such as Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management and Interactive Learning Environments, reflects a blend of technological innovation and sustainability in addressing challenges in developing countries

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Featured Publications

Ibrahim, K., Oyewobi, L. O., Okanlawon, T. T., & Jimoh, R. A. (2025). Influence of blockchain adoption barriers and drivers on potential application areas in the construction lifecycle: Partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management.