Mariam Akinlolu

Mangosuthu University of Technology, University of Zululand

Papers

Total Citations

227

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About

Mariam Akinlolu is a prominent researcher specializing in construction safety management, digital technologies, and innovation adoption within the built environment sector. Her work sits at the critical intersection of technology and occupational health and safety, addressing one of the construction industry's most persistent challenges: reducing accidents and improving site safety through cutting-edge digital solutions. Akinlolu's most celebrated contribution, a 2020 bibliometric review of construction safety management technologies, has garnered an impressive 197 citations, establishing her as a leading voice in mapping the landscape of emerging tools such as Virtual Reality, Building Information Modelling, UAVs, and wearable robotics for safety applications. This landmark study provided researchers and practitioners alike with a comprehensive understanding of where the field stands and where it is headed. Her complementary 2019 work on digital technology applications in construction safety further reinforced this expertise, highlighting the industry's historical resistance to change alongside practical pathways forward. Through rigorous bibliometric methodologies, Akinlolu has consistently synthesized vast bodies of literature to identify research trends and knowledge gaps. Her scholarship serves as an invaluable roadmap for researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals seeking to harness technology to protect construction workers and transform one of the world's most hazardous industries.