Biography
Fidelis A. Emuze, PhD, is a Professor of Instruction in Construction Science and Management (CSM) in the Department of Engineering Technology at Texas State University.
Dr Emuze’s primary research interests span lean construction, construction health and safety, sustainability, and construction and engineering education, with a particular emphasis on workforce development, safety education, and systems-based improvement. He has published over 350 research outputs, received more than 25 awards and recognitions, and successfully supervised 23 doctoral graduates.
Dr Emuze is the editor of Value and Waste in Lean Construction and Valuing People in Construction, and co-editor of Construction Health and Safety in Developing Countries, Construction Safety, Health and Well-being in the COVID-19 Era, and the Handbook of Drivers of Continuous Improvement in Construction Health, Safety, and Well-being. He has also co-authored Training-Within-Industry Job Programs for Improved Construction Safety, Moving the Construction Safety Climate Forward in Developing Countries, and Unpacking the Decent Work Agenda in Construction Operations for Developing Countries. He is the author of the Construction Safety Pocketbook for South Africa.
With formal qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Higher Education, Dr Emuze proposed and led the development of 10 accredited university qualifications in South Africa. Since joining Texas State University, he has also developed two new graduate courses in CSM, reflecting his sustained contributions to curriculum design, instructional innovation, and postgraduate education in the built environment.
Dr Emuze’s primary research interests span lean construction, construction health and safety, sustainability, and construction and engineering education, with a particular emphasis on workforce development, safety education, and systems-based improvement. He has published over 350 research outputs, received more than 25 awards and recognitions, and successfully supervised 23 doctoral graduates.
Dr Emuze is the editor of Value and Waste in Lean Construction and Valuing People in Construction, and co-editor of Construction Health and Safety in Developing Countries, Construction Safety, Health and Well-being in the COVID-19 Era, and the Handbook of Drivers of Continuous Improvement in Construction Health, Safety, and Well-being. He has also co-authored Training-Within-Industry Job Programs for Improved Construction Safety, Moving the Construction Safety Climate Forward in Developing Countries, and Unpacking the Decent Work Agenda in Construction Operations for Developing Countries. He is the author of the Construction Safety Pocketbook for South Africa.
With formal qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Higher Education, Dr Emuze proposed and led the development of 10 accredited university qualifications in South Africa. Since joining Texas State University, he has also developed two new graduate courses in CSM, reflecting his sustained contributions to curriculum design, instructional innovation, and postgraduate education in the built environment.
Research Interests
Statement
My research emphasizes accelerated research translation, bridging rigorous academic inquiry with tangible industry outcomes. My focus is on co-produced research, rapid piloting, and implementation-ready outputs that improve construction productivity, safety, and sustainability. This work is designed to inform practice, policy, and workforce development while maintaining strong theoretical and empirical foundations.
Key Research Areas
Accelerated Research Translation in Construction Management
Focus on shortening the pathway between academic research and industry adoption through co-production, pilot testing, and implementation-ready tools.
Lean Construction, Productivity, and Workforce Performance
Application of lean principles to improve workflow reliability, labor productivity, and organizational learning in construction projects.
Construction Health, Safety, and Risk Management
Translating safety research into site-level interventions, training systems, and decision-support tools that reduce accidents and improve worker wellbeing.
Sustainability, Circular Economy, and Practice-Oriented Innovation
Advancing sustainable construction through practical frameworks, performance metrics, and industry-facing guidance.
Industry–University Collaboration and Implementation Science
Embedded research models, industry partnerships, and implementation strategies that support real-world uptake of construction innovations.
My research emphasizes accelerated research translation, bridging rigorous academic inquiry with tangible industry outcomes. My focus is on co-produced research, rapid piloting, and implementation-ready outputs that improve construction productivity, safety, and sustainability. This work is designed to inform practice, policy, and workforce development while maintaining strong theoretical and empirical foundations.
Key Research Areas
Accelerated Research Translation in Construction Management
Focus on shortening the pathway between academic research and industry adoption through co-production, pilot testing, and implementation-ready tools.
Lean Construction, Productivity, and Workforce Performance
Application of lean principles to improve workflow reliability, labor productivity, and organizational learning in construction projects.
Construction Health, Safety, and Risk Management
Translating safety research into site-level interventions, training systems, and decision-support tools that reduce accidents and improve worker wellbeing.
Sustainability, Circular Economy, and Practice-Oriented Innovation
Advancing sustainable construction through practical frameworks, performance metrics, and industry-facing guidance.
Industry–University Collaboration and Implementation Science
Embedded research models, industry partnerships, and implementation strategies that support real-world uptake of construction innovations.
Teaching Interests
Texas State University Taught courses
Decision-Making in Construction Management
Advanced Productivity and Lean Construction
Constructability of Structures
General teaching interests include:
Construction Management
Project Management
Lean Construction
Construction Methods
Construction Health & Safety
Research Methodology / Dissertation Writing
Sustainability in the Built Environment
Decision-Making in Construction Management
Advanced Productivity and Lean Construction
Constructability of Structures
General teaching interests include:
Construction Management
Project Management
Lean Construction
Construction Methods
Construction Health & Safety
Research Methodology / Dissertation Writing
Sustainability in the Built Environment