Afolayan Abayomi
Traffic and highway engineering specialist with a Ph.D. in Highway and Traffic Engineering
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Traffic and highway engineering specialist with a Ph.D. in Highway and Traffic Engineering, in the process of obtaining licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO). Over 9 years of combined academic, research, and consulting experience. Skilled in applying mathematical, surveying, statistical, project management software, and engineering methods to highway construction and maintenance, traffic design, roadway safety, and transportation operations.
Proven ability to prepare technical studies, provide policy advice, manage stakeholders, and support data-driven decision-making in transportation infrastructure.
Experience
Research Assistant - Toronto Metropolitan University - Toronto, ON, Canada
(2025-04 - 2025-10)
Supported advanced research in traffic engineering and highway safety, with a focus on applying mathematical, statistical, and engineering models to evaluate roadway design, traffic signal operations, and infrastructure safety improvements.
- Conducted traffic engineering studies using traffic simulation and reliability-based methods to assess intersection capacity, roadside safety, and traffic signal operations, providing recommendations consistent with Ontario and national standards.
- Collaborated with municipal and provincial partners to analyze traffic flow, signal progression, and detouring/staging strategies for ongoing roadway projects.
Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer - Federal Polytechnic Ede - Nigeria
(2015-01 - 2022-12)
- Taught courses in Traffic Engineering, Highway Design, Soil Mechanics, and Geomatics.
- Coordinated academic and administrative tasks for the Civil Engineering Technology Department.
- Supervised student projects in accident analysis, traffic management, and pavement design.
- Advised faculty leadership on curriculum development and department planning.
Project Engineer / Resident Engineer / Site Engineer - Shams Consultancy Ltd, Fel-Ba Technical Services - Abuja, Nigeria
(2014-01 - 2015-12)
- Supervised highway and civil infrastructure construction, including safety audits, staging/detouring, and illumination design compliance.
- Ensured adherence to engineering standards and government safety regulations.
- Communicated technical findings to senior management and clients.
Survey Chainman - Dantata & Sawoe Construction Company - Zamfara
(2007-01 - 2008-12)
Education
Ph.D.
- Highway and Traffic Engineering - Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (2018-01 - 2023-12)
M.Eng.
- Highway & Transportation Engineering - Federal University of Technology, Akure (2014-01 - 2017-12)
B.Eng.
- Civil Engineering - Federal University of Technology, Minna (2008-01 - 2013-12)
National Diploma - Civil Engineering Technology - The Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda (2006-01 - 2007-12)
