Dr Samuel Frimpong
Associate Lecturer
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PhD. Built Environment (UNSW Sydney, Australia)
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MSc. Construction Management (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana)
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BSc. (Hons) Building Technology (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana)
Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA)
School of Built Environment
I am an Associate Lecturer in the UNSW School of Built Environment. I joined UNSW in 2022 as a sessional staff before becoming a full-time academic in 2024. Prior to my career in academia, I worked thirteen years in the industry as a construction manager and quantity surveyor. Within this period, I also worked closely with government and not-for-profit organisations to champion the well-being of youth in the construction industry.
I am fascinated by the overwhelming capacity of the construction industry to create value for society through the provision of jobs and skills development opportunities, the development and maintenance of the built environment, and the facilitation of the operations of all other sectors of the economy.
My social commitment involves communicating the findings of my scientific research in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and the internet of things (IoT) to a wider audience, specifically children and young people. My goal is to inspire future generations to pursue STEAM fields. I have received awards and recognition for my research and social impact in digitalisation, health and safety, sustainability, stakeholder management, and professionalism in the construction industry.
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Location
Room 2023, Level 2, West Wing
Anita B. Lawrence Centre (H13)
UNSW SYDNEY 2052
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- Engagement
- Teaching and Supervision
2024
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Digital Makers Micro Grant, 2024 – Micro grant (AUD1250) awarded by UNSW Founders to support further research on the application of AI technology (PsycheGuard chatbot) for health and risk management in the construction industry (with Emmanuel Boateng, Riza Yosia Sunindijo, Cynthia Changxin Wang, and Carol Hon).
2024
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Digital Makers Social Impact Award 2024 (UNSW Founders), UNSW Sydney – AUD500 team award (with Emmanuel Boateng, Riza Yosia Sunindijo, Cynthia Changxin Wang, and Carol Hon) received for the best social impact made through the application of digital technology (PsycheGuard chatbot) in the construction industry.
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Digital Makers People’s Choice Award 2024 (UNSW Founders), UNSW Sydney – AUD1000 team award (with Emmanuel Boateng, Riza Yosia Sunindijo, Cynthia Changxin Wang, and Carol Hon) received for the development of a chatbot that provides mental health support for construction workers.
I have keen interest in the following research topics:
Topic 1: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) in Construction
- Off-site and on-site applications of robotics, AI, and IoT
- Social robotics
- Novel construction materials for robot utilisation
- Construction workforce training and education in robotics, AI, and IoT
- Sustainability of robotics, AI, and IoT
Topic 2: Construction Health and Safety
- Mental health in the construction industry
- Youth well-being in the construction industry
Topic 3: Built Environment Education
- Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
- Metacognition and Game-Based Learning
- Skills development in postgraduate research
I am a member of the following organisations:
The Chartered Institute of Building (ICIOB): Tomorrow’s Leaders Champion, Oceania Region (Sydney, Australia)
My roles include:
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Championing WHS and sustainability initiatives in the construction industry
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Helping to organise Tomorrow’s Leaders events
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Liaising with stakeholders in industry and academia to develop policies and programs for promoting learning and professionalism in the construction industry
International Society of Global Health (ISOGh)
I serve on the following panels:
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Global Mental Health
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Digital Health
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Global Health Governance, Leadership, Management and Policies
My Research Supervision
I am currently supervising the following topics:
- Developing an assessment tool for IoT sensor-driven predictive maintenance in hospital HVAC systems for energy efficiency (Oluseyi Olagoke - PhD candidate)
- Factors influencing environmental information disclosure in state-owned construction construction organisations in China (Xulun Dai - PhD Candidate)
Completed supervisions:
2024
- A review of energy storage strategies for enhancing renewable energy infrastructure in Australia (Dmitriy Iumartov - master's thesis)
- Gentrification and its effects on local housing market in Australia (Yue Peng - master's thesis)
- Exploring female career development challenges in the Chinese construction industry: perspectives from male and female managers (Luna Jing - master's thesis)
- Safety leadership in the Australian railway industry: evaluating factors which influence the safety perception of rail workers (James Andonenas - master's thesis)
My Teaching
I am teaching or have taught the following courses:
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Construction Materials (Undergraduate)
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Industrial and Infrastructure Construction (Undergraduate)
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Construction Risk, Health and Safety Management (Undergraduate)
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Construction Risk Management and Business Analytics (Postgraduate)