Dr. Irene Cheloti
Affiliations
Assistant Professor (Teaching)
Haskayne School of Business, Westman Centre for Real Estate Studies [WCRES]
Academic Director
Haskayne School of Business, Westman Centre for Real Estate Studies [WCRES]
Contact information
Location
Office: Scurfield Hall SH 251
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Background
Credentials
Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), 2024
Educational Background
PhD Property Studies, University of Cape Town, 2022
MA Educational Research (Adult Learning), University of Calgary, 2026
MA Valuation and Property Management, University of Nairobi, 2014
BA Land Economics, University of Nairobi, 2010
Biography
Dr. Irene Naliaka Cheloti is an Assistant Professor (Teaching) in Real Estate at the Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary, and Academic Director of the Westman Centre for Real Estate Studies. She brings an interdisciplinary background in real estate, property valuation, construction economics, and adult learning, with over seven years of experience in university teaching and academic engagement.
Prior to joining the University of Calgary, Dr. Cheloti was a Lecturer in the Department of Construction and Real Estate Management at Kenyatta University in Kenya. Her academic career is complemented by extensive professional experience in the real estate industry, where she held senior positions in property valuation and management. This combination of academic and industry experience informs her approach to real estate education and her interest in strengthening connections between academic knowledge and professional practice.
Dr. Cheloti holds a PhD in Property Studies from the University of Cape Town, an MA in Educational Research (Adult Learning) from the University of Calgary, and an MA in Valuation and Property Management and a BA in Land Economics both from the University of Nairobi. She is a Chartered Surveyor and Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), and serves on the Education Subcommittee of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) Academic Forum. Her research focuses on real estate valuation, valuation education, sustainable housing, and the intersection of technology, sustainability, and higher education. She is particularly interested in strengthening connections between real estate education, industry practice, and innovation in the built environment
Courses
| Course number | Course title | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| REAL 317 | Real Estate Development & Urbanization | Winter 2027 |
Publications
- The use of heuristics within the valuation profession in Kenya. Cheloti I and Mooya M. Journal of Real Estate Literature, 32(2). 103–123. (2024)
- An assessment of valuation education and training in Kenya in Comparison with the Practice. Cheloti I and Mooya M. Journal of Property Management, 41(2). 276–294. (2023)
- Property valuation problems and market context–evidence from Kenya . Cheloti I and Mooya M. Journal of Property Research, 40(1). 76-100. (2023)
- Client influence on property valuation in Kenya. Does the valuation environment matter? . Cheloti I and Mooya M. Journal of Property Management, 42(3). 454-475. (2023)
- Valuation problems in developing countries: A new perspective . Cheloti I and Mooya M. Land, 10(1352). (2021)
- Valuation problems in developing countries: A theoretical framework. In C. Aigbavboa, W. Thwala, & D. Aghimien (Eds.), Towards a sustainable construction industry: The role of innovation and digitalisation . Cheloti I and Mooya M. Springer. 274–283. (2023)
- Valuation problems in Kenya: A literature review. In C. Aigbavboa, W. Thwala, & D. Aghimien (Eds.), Towards a sustainable construction industry: The role of innovation and digitalisation . Cheloti I and Mooya M. Springer. 303–312. (2023)
- Rethinking instruction: Applying adult learning principles and innovative approaches in higher education. Cheloti I and Kawalilak C. Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education (CASAE) 2025 Annual Conference, George Brown College, Toronto, Canada.. 55–65. (2025)
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