Adedeji Afolabi

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Adedeji Afolabi is an emerging researcher at the intersection of construction engineering, robotics, and workforce development, with a focused expertise in human-robot collaboration (HRC) within the built environment. His work addresses one of the construction industry's most pressing challenges: bridging the gap between technological advancement and the human workforce needed to operate alongside increasingly autonomous systems. Drawing on sociotechnical systems theory, Afolabi has made notable contributions in identifying and mapping the essential competencies workers and professionals require to effectively collaborate with robotic systems on construction sites. His research uniquely captures perspectives from both industry practitioners and academic experts, revealing meaningful differences in how each group prioritizes skills and knowledge for HRC — insights with direct implications for curriculum development, professional training, and workforce policy. Though his publication record is in its early stages, with his 2024 works already accumulating citations, Afolabi is establishing a timely and impactful research agenda as the construction sector faces acute skilled labor shortages and accelerating automation. His scholarship positions him as a valuable voice in shaping how the next generation of construction professionals will be educated and prepared for an increasingly human-robot integrated workplace.