North East

Regional Network Coordinator

Ikram Bello Sadiq (North East)

Ikram Bello Sadiq is a Commonwealth PhD Scholar from Nigeria, pursuing her doctorate in Architecture at Sheffield Hallam University. Her research focuses on Building-Integrated Agriculture (BIA) as a nature-based design strategy to reduce urban heat island (UHI) effects and enhance climate resilience in Abuja, Nigeria. Through a data-driven approach combining satellite remote sensing, environmental modelling, and architectural simulation, her work bridges design and climate science to support sustainable urban policy.  

Ikram holds both BSc and MSc degrees in Architecture from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and is a chartered architect (MNIA). Before her PhD, she worked with architectural firms in Nigeria, promoting sustainable, energy-efficient design, and later lectured at Baze University in Abuja. 

As the Regional Network Coordinator for the North East region, Ikram is passionate about fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among Commonwealth Scholars to advance environmentally responsible and data-informed solutions for sustainable cities. 

University Representatives

If you are interested in becoming a University Representative and assisting in building a strong network of Scholars and Fellows, please contact the relevant Coordinator for your region or email engage@cscuk.org.uk to find out more.