Email: atakpo@delsu.edu.ng

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  • Area of Specialization: Environmental and Applied Geophysics
  • Department of Physics

  • Prof. Edmund Aviedo Atakpo is a Professor of Applied Geophysics with current research interest in Environmental Geophysics and the application of Geophysics in Agrculture. He obtained his first degree in Physics from Bendel State University, Ekpoma, M.Sc in Geophysics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and Ph.D in Geophysics from the University of Lagos, Akoka. He loves teaching and is currently the Director of the University Examination Centre. His Hobies include Volunteering and Farming.
    My Publications
  1. Okocha O.F, and Atakpo, E (2017) Effect of hydrocarbon production on reflection amplitude properties of reservoirs—a case study of Kov Field, Niger Delta, Nigeria, Arabian Journal of Geosciences
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12517-017-3171-1 Vol.10 No.17 Pages: 380

  2. OKOLIE, E.C, ATAKPO, E.A, and OZEGIN, K.O (2014) Investigation of Subsurface lithology and Aquifer Potential in Ozoro, Nigerian Journal of Physics
    Vol.25 No.1 Pages: 25-33

  3. OKOCHA F.O, AND ATAKPO, E. (2014) AVO analysis of 3-D seismic data at Gfield, Norway, Advances in Applied Science Research
    https://www.imedpub.com/articles/avo-analysis-of-3d-seismic-data-at-gfield-norway.pdf Vol.5 No.5 Pages: 148-164

  4. ATAKPO E.A. (2013) Geoelectric investigation of Deghele Community in Warri South West L.G.A, Delta State, Nigeria. , Journal of Applied Physics/International organization of Scientific research,
    https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jap/papers/Vol3-issue1/H0314651.pdf?id=3312 Vol.3 No.1 Pages: 52-57

  5. ATAKPO E.A. (2013) Resistivity imaging of crude oil spill in Ogulaha Coastal Community, Burutu L.G.A, Delta State, Nigeria, International journal of research and review in applied sciences
    https://scinapse.io/papers/2187727751 Vol.Vol 15 No. 1 Pages: 97 – 101

  6. ATAKPO, E.A, (2013) Aquifer Vulnerability Investigation using Geoelectric Method in parts of Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria, Nigeria Journal of Basic and applied Sciences
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/njbas/article/view/89669 Vol.21. No.1 Pages: 11 – 19

  7. OKOCHA, F.O. and E. ATAKPO. (2013) Groundwater Flow Modeling at the Source of River Ethiope, Delta State Nigeria , Pacific Journal of Science and Technology
    http://www.akamaiuniversity.us/PJST14_2_594.pdf Vol.14 No 2 Pages: 594-600

  8. OKOLIE, E.C, E.C, ATAKPO, E.A, EYEFIA P. and MEJEIDU F. (2013) GeoElectric Investigation of Subsurface Lithology for Sand Mining purpose in Owhelogbo, Delta State Nigeria, Nigerian Journal of physics
    Vol.24 No.1 Pages: 107-116

  9. EGBAI J.C; ATAKPO, E.A and AIGBOGUN C.O. (2012) Predictive deconvolution in seismic data processing in Atala prospect of Rivers State, Nigeria., Pelagia Research Library. Advances in Applied Science Research,
    https://www.imedpub.com/articles/predictive-deconvolution-in-seismic-data-processing-in-atala-prospect-of-riversstate-nigeria.pdf Vol.3No.1 Pages: 520 – 529

  10. ATAKPO E.A and OFOMOLA, M.O (2012) Hydrogeologic Investigation Using Vertical Electrical Sounding Method in Agbarha Otor, Delta State Nigeria. , Nigerian Journal of Science and Environment,
    Vol.11 Pages: 95 – 103

  11. AKPOBORIE I.A., ATAKPO E.A and ADELUSI, M (2012) The nature and spatial distribution of crude oil polluted sites on the north and south banks of the Forcados estuary and implications for environmental management of the Nigerian coastal petroleum province ., Africa Geoscience Review,
    Vol.19 No.2 Pages: 59 – 75.

  12. ATAKPO E.A and AKPOBORIE, A.I. (2011) Investigation of Sand Deposit in Parts of Okpe L.G.A, Delta State, Nigeria. , Nigerian Journal of Science and Environment
    Vol.10 No.1&2 Pages: 60-68

  13. ATAKPO E.A, AKPOBORIE, A.I. and Ayolabi E.A (2011) Evaluation of aquifer contamination using 2D geoelectric at Ikeja area, Lagos, Nigeria., Journal of environmental Hydrology,
    http://www.hydroweb.com Vol.19 No. !9 Pages: 1-8

  14. OKOLIE, E.C., ATAKPO, E. A, OKPIKORO, F.E. (2010) Application of Linear Schlumberger Configuration in Delineation of Formation Strata and Groundwater Distribution in Ifon, Ondo State, Nigeria. , International Journal of the physical Sciences.
    http/www.academicjournals.org/IJPS Vol.5 No.6 Pages: 642-650

  15. AYOLABI E.A, ATAKPO E.A, ADEOTI L, OTOBOR E.C and ARERIN T. (2009) Groundwater Quality Assessment Using Predriling Electrical Measurements. , Journal of environmental Hydrology,
    http://www.hydroweb.com/journal-hydrology-2009-paper-15.html Vol. 17 No. 15 Pages: 1-12

  16. ATAKPO, E.A. (2009) Hydrogeological deductions from geoelectric survey in Uvwiamuge and Ekakpamre Communities, Delta State, Nigeria. , International Journal of Physical Sciences.
    https://academicjournals.org/journal/IJPS/article-full-text-pdf/2248DB119363 Vol.4 No. 9 Pages: 477-485

  17. ATAKPO, E.A. (2009) Contamination of groundwater by hydrocarbons in Uvwiamuge locality, Delta State, Nigeria. , Nigeria Journal of Science and Environment.
    Vol.8 Pages: 109 – 120

  18. ATAKPO, E.A. (2009) Delineation of underlying aquifer formation in the oil producing community of Uzere, Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria., Nigeria Journal of Science and Environment
    Vol. 8. Pages: 121 – 131

  19. ATAKPO, E.A. (2009) Groundwater and Contaminant flow modelling in Olomoro Area of Delta State. , Journal of the Association of Mathematical Physics
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jonamp/article/view/83338 Vol.15 Pages: 205 – 212

  20. ATAKPO, E.A. and AYOLABI, E.A. (2008) Evaluation of aquifer vulnerability and the protective capacity in some oil producing communities of western Niger Delta., Environmentalist, Springer.
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10669-008-9191-3DOI 10.1007 Vol.13. No. 2 Pages: 215-222

  21. ISERHIEN-EMEKEME R.E, ATAKPO, E.A: AYOLABI E.A. and EMEKEME, O.L (2006) Geoelectric Study of the Clay Deposit in Agbede, Estako West L.G.A Edo State. , Global Journal of pure and Applied Sciences,
    Vol.13. No. 2 Pages: 215-222

  22. OSEJI, J.O ATAKPO, E.A. AND OKOLIE E.C (2005 ) Geoelectric Investigation of the Aquifer Characteristics and ground water potential in Kwale Delta State., Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
    Vol.9 Pages: 157-160

  23. OKOLIE, E.C OSEMEIKHIAN J.E.A, ATAKPO, E.A. and OSEJI, J.O (2005) Geophysical investigation of the Source of River Ethiope in Ukwuani L.G.A. , Nigerian Journal of Physics.
    Vol. 17 Pages: 21-26

  24. ISERHIEN-EMEKEME R.E; ATAKPO, E.: EMEKEME, O.L and ANOMOHANRAN, O (2004) Geoelectric Survey for Ground Water in Agbede, Etsako West L.G.A., Edo State. , Advances in Natural and Applied Sciences Research
    Vol.2 No.1 Pages: 64 -71

  25. ANOMOHANRAN, O., ATAKPO, E. and EMEKEME, O. (2003) Design, Construction and Evaluation of a Solar Water Heater , Zuma Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences/University of Abuja
    Vol. 5No.2 Pages: 119 – 121

  26. ATAKPO, E.A. and CHUDEBELU, J. U. (1997) Stratigraphic Cross-Section of Afiesere Area, Deduced from a 2D Migrated Section., Bulletin of the Science Association of Nigeria
      Vol. 21 Pages: 133 – 143

  27. ATAKPO E.A and AKPOBORIE, A.I. ( 2011) Electrical Resistivity imaging of spilled crude at the Obuguru inter- tidal flat, Forcados area, Delta State, Nigeria., Scholars Research Library, Archives of Physics Research,
    https://www.scholarsresearchlibrary.com/articles/electrical-resistivity-imaging-of-spilled-crude-at-the-obuguru-inter-tidal-flat-forcados-area-delta-state-nigeria.pdf Vol.2 No.4 Pages: 166-175