Clevenard to Honour Sir Michael Chukwujekwu, Ph.D., at the 2026 Clevenard Open Project – 5th Edition & Clevenard Global Awards – 3rd Edition in Alicante, Spain

Alicante, Spain — Clevenard SL proudly announces that Sir Michael Chukwujekwu, Ph.D., will be honoured with a prestigious Honorary Award at the Clevenard Open Project (COP) 2026, taking place from 27–30 August 2026 at the Palacio de Congresos, Alicante, Spain.

The distinguished recognition will be officially presented on Day 4 — Sunday, 30 August 2026 — during the Clevenard Global Awards – 3rd Edition, the flagship ceremony of COP 2026 held alongside the International Fashion Runway. This annual celebration recognises extraordinary global achievers whose work continues to shape industries, societies, and future generations.

In addition to receiving this honour, Sir Michael Chukwujekwu, Ph.D., will also serve as a Keynote Speaker on Day 3 (29 August) under the chosen theme:

Keynote Topic:
‘Sustainable Solid Mineral Venture and Collaboration SDG 9 & 12 – An Emerging Market – Anambra State, Nigeria’

Profile of Sir Michael Chukwujekwu, Ph.D.

Sir Michael Chukwujekwu, Ph.D., is an internationally respected expert in Sustainable Development, widely recognised for his contributions to low-carbon construction materials. His pioneering Ph.D. research — “Pulverised Fuel Ash as a Low Carbon Construction Material in the Developing Economy” — conducted through a prestigious global scholarship at Anglia Ruskin University (Chelmsford & Cambridge, UK), has significantly advanced contemporary knowledge in sustainable construction solutions.

His research was executed using rigorous civil engineering experimental methodologies, including:

• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) for morphology and material texture analysis
• Marvin Particle Size Machine (Mastersizer 2000) for particle-size distribution
• XRF for chemical oxide composition and long-term sustainability assessments
• Rapid Chloride Permeability and Pore Size Distribution Tests for durability insights
• Compression Testing for mechanical property evaluation
• Shrinkage Comparator for material shrinkage behaviour
• XRDD8 Machine for hydration property development

These comprehensive investigations produced robust empirical findings that have strengthened global understanding of material suitability, durability, and long-term sustainability.

Career, Research Impact & Professional Expertise

With more than 30 years of professional impact across construction, architecture, and the built environment, Sir Michael has:

• Worked on over 246 residential, commercial, and institutional projects worldwide
• Delivered more than 170 major projects across London boroughs
• Participated in development forums across London and the Home Counties
• Presented at numerous global conferences on UNSDGs, materials sustainability, waste-to-energy, net-zero solutions, petroleum & solid minerals, and resilient infrastructure

His research interests include:

• Sustainable construction materials
• Sustainable solid minerals and materials
• UNSDGs implementation
• Waste-to-energy technologies
• Net-zero developmental strategies
• Building failures across developed & developing nations
• AI integration in sustainable construction and pedagogy
• Agro-processing technology and infrastructure

Academic and Professional Leadership

Sir Michael’s academic portfolio includes lecturing roles at:

• Anglia Ruskin University
• Plymouth University
• London South Bank University
• University of Greenwich

He currently serves as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Westminster (London, UK), applying inclusive, participatory, and collaborative teaching methodologies that align with PSF23 standards.

Creative Foundations & Architectural Excellence

Before establishing his professional career in architecture and engineering, Michael nurtured his artistic talent, winning awards and completing commissioned works. This creative foundation enriches his architectural innovation, design thinking, and interdisciplinary approach to sustainable development.

About the Clevenard Open Project 2026

The Clevenard Open Project 2026 is a four-day global gathering themed:

“A Global Celebration of Business, Culture, Creativity & Human Connection.”

It brings together policymakers, global leaders, investors, diplomats, creatives, entrepreneurs, and cultural influencers from Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean for strategic dialogue and development-focused collaboration.

Event Highlights

• Day 1 (27 Aug): Global Authors’ Recognition & Education Summit
• Day 2 (28 Aug): Global Economy, Trade, Solid Minerals, Agriculture & Investment Summit
• Day 3 (29 Aug): Global Tourism & International Film Celebration
• Day 4 (30 Aug): Clevenard Global Award – 3rd Edition & International Fashion Runway

Event Details

Dates: 27–30 August 2026
Venue: Palacio de Congresos Alicante, Avinguda de Dénia 47–49, 03013 Alicante, Spain
Phone: +34 631 279 811 | +34 672 93 12 16

About Clevenard

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Mission: Connecting the world, amplifying voices, and creating opportunities that transform lives.

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