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Dr. OFOMOLA, MERRIOUS (ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR)
Email:
ofomola@delsu.edu.ng
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Area of Specialization: Applied Geophysics
Department of Physics
A teacher and researcher in Physics for about two decades with special interest in groundwater/ contaminant modelling and environmental geophysics. Attended The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria (FUTA) with B.Tech Applied Geophysics (1997, second class upper degree), M.Tech Exploration Geophysics (2010) and PhD Environmental Geophysics (2016). Published several articles in highly reputable journals both in Nigeria and abroad and attended several conferences and workshops. Currently, the Associate Dean of the Faculty of Science, Delta State University Abraka, Nigeria, and the Business Editor/Secretary to the Editorial Board of The Nigerian Journal of Science and Environment (NJSE).
My Publications
Merrious Oviri Ofomola (2022) Determination of hydraulic properties of shallow aquifer from electrical resistivity and pumping test data in Aragba-Okpe Delta State Nigeria, International Journal of Hydrology Science and Technology/Inderscience
https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJHST.2022.121774
Vol.13(3) Pages: 305-323
Bawallah Musa Adesola, Ilugbo Stephen Olubusola, Adebo Babatunde A., Adedapo Johnson Olumide, Ofomola Merrious Oviri, Oladeji Johnson Femi, Raji Idowu, Chinyem Felix Iwebunor, Hadiza Mali Bukar, Bello Kingdom, Imolore Mark Ohis (2021) APPLICATION OF VULNERABILITY DETERMINATION FOR FOUNDATION PARAMETERS: A CASE STUDY OF ISSELE- MKPITIME AREA OF DELTA STATE, NIGERIA, Pakistan Journal of Geology
DOI: 10.2478/pjg-2021-0009
Vol.5(2) Pages: 72-90
A.K. OLAWUYI , F. KOMOLAFE , M. OFOMOLA (2021) GROUNDWATER POTENTIAL ZONE IDENTIFICATION USING GEOELECTRICAL SURVEY: A CASE STUDY OF GBONGAN, OSUN STATE, SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA, Nigerian Journal of Scientific Research
https://journal.abu.edu.ng/index.php/njsr/article/view/352
Vol.20(5) Pages: 72-90
Taiye Olushola Adeoye, Wasiu Olarewaju Raji and Ofomola Merrious Oviri (2021) IMPROVED LOG ESTIMATION OF POROSITY AND WATER SATURATION IN SHALY RESERVOIRS- A NIGER DELTA CASE STUDY, FUW Trends in Science & Technology Journal
http://www.ftstjournal.com/uploads/docs/63%20Article%206.pdf
Vol.6(3) Pages: 689-693
Ochuko Anomohanran, Jude Isioma Oseme, Ruth E. Iserhien-Emekeme & Merrious Oviri Ofomola (2021) Determination of groundwater potential and aquifer hydraulic characteristics in Agbor, Nigeria using geo-electric, geophysical well logging and pumping test techniques, Modeling Earth Systems and Environment
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-020-00888-6
Vol.7 Pages: 1639–1649
Ochuko Anomohanran, Bright Saturday Utieyin, Merrious Oviri Ofomola (2021) Delineation of groundwater vulnerability to pollution around dumpsites in Sapele, Nigeria, International Journal of Hydrology Science and Technology
https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJHST.2021.116240
Vol.12(1) Pages: 59-76
Merrious O. Ofomola, Anita Franklin Akpolile, Ochuko Anomohanran, Taiye O. Adeoye, Musa A. Bawallah (2021) Detection of Trace Metal Contamination Around a Dumpsite in Iyara Area Warri Nigeria Using Geoelectrical and Geochemical Methods, Environmental and Earth Sciences Research Journal
https://doi.org/10.18280/eesrj.080303
Vol.8(3) Pages: 125-133
Ochuko Anomohanran, Bright Saturday Utieyin and Merrious Oviri Ofomola (2021) Delineation of groundwater vulnerability to pollution around dumpsites in Sapele, Nigeria, International Journal of Hydrology Science and Technology/Inderscience
https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJHST.2021.116240
Vol.12(1) Pages: 59-76
R.E. Iserhien-Emekeme, M. O. Ofomola• O. Ohwoghere-Asuma F. I. Chinyem• O. Anomohanran (2021) Modelling aquifer parameters using surficial geophysical techniques: a case study of Ovwian, Southern Nigeria, Modeling Earth Systems and Environment
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-020-01030-2
Vol.vol.7 Pages: 1-16
Oghenero Ohwoghere-Asuma · Ruth Iserhien-Emekeme · Kizito Ejiro Aweto · Merrious Oviri Ofomola (2020) Geophysical investigation of resistivity and groundwater quality in Ogbe-Ijoh coastal area of the western Niger Delta of Nigeria, Applied Water Science
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13201-020-1144-0
Vol.10:70 Pages: 1-9
Hycienth Aboh, Godfrey Akpojotor, Merrious Ofomola (2020) A modified reference approach implemented in Python (MRAIP) to obtain CO2 emissions in any region, Bulletin of the American Physical Society
https://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/MAR20/Session/F70.11
Vol.65(1) Pages:
F. O. Okocha, M. O. Ofomola and R. E. Iserhien-Emekeme (2020) COMPARING f-k FILTERING AND BANDPASS FILTERING IN GROUNDROLL ATTENUATION OF A LAND SEISMIC DATA – THE D-10 DATASET CASE STUDY, FUW Trends in Science & Technology Journal
www.ftstjournal.com
Vol.5(1) Pages: 720-725
Oghenero Ohwoghere-Asuma · Ruth Iserhien-Emekeme · Kizito Ejiro Aweto · Merrious Oviri Ofomola (2020) Geophysical investigation of resistivity and groundwater quality in Ogbe-Ijoh coastal area of the western Niger Delta of Nigeria, Applied Water Science
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13201-020-1144-0
Vol.10:70 Pages:
M.A. Bawallah1, M.O. Ofomolo, S.O. Ilugbo, A.O. Aina, S.O. Olaogun, K.O. Olayiwola and D.R. Awoniran (2020) Effect of Lineament and Drainage Orientation on Groundwater Potential of Moro Area Central Kwara State Nigeria, INDIAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DOI: 10.17485/ijst/2020/v13i10/147567
Vol.13(10) Pages: 1124-1134
Ruth Iserhien-Emekeme and Merrious Oviri Ofomola (2020) Evaluation of the protection and hydraulic characteristics of the aquifer formation using second order geoelectric indices and pumping test in Aghalokpe, Nigeria, Scientia Africana
https://www.ajol.info/index.php/sa/article/view/200823
Vol.19(2) Pages: 97-114
R. Iserhien-Emekeme Ruth and M.O. Ofomola (2019) HYDRO-GEOPHYSICAL ASSESSMENT OF GROUNDWATER RESOURCES IN ARAGBA-OROGUN, SOUTHERN NIGERIA USING VES AND COOPER JACOB METHODS, African Journal of Physics
Vol.vol 13 Pages: 75-84
M. O. Ofomola (2019) Delineation of Groundwater Contamination Using Self Potential Method in Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria, Nigerian Journal of Technological Research
https://www.ajol.info/index.php/njtr/article/view/191897
Vol.14(3) Pages:
M.O. Ofomola (2018) Geophysical assessment for contaminant hydrology in Ujevwu, Nigeria, Journal of African Earth Sciences
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2017.11.021
Vol.138 Pages: 177-191
M O Ofomola1, R E Iserhien-Emekeme, F O Okocha and T O Adeoye (2018) Evaluation of subsoil competence for foundation studies at site III of the Delta State University, Nigeria, Journal of Geophysics and Engineering
https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-2140/aaa073
Vol.15 Pages: 638-657
OFOMOLA, MO; UMAYAH, OS; AKPOYIBO O (2017) Contamination Assessment of Dumpsites in Ughelli, Nigeria using the Leachate Pollution Index method, Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/152747
Vol.Vol. 21 (1) Pages: 77-84
Ofomola, M. O., Iserhien-Emekeme, R. E., Adeoye, T. O., Adelusi, A. O. and Ako, B. D (2017) Descriptive analysis for physico-chemical parameters of leachate and groundwater resistivity in the sedimentary basin, Southern Nigeria: A case study, Nigerian Journal of Technological Research
https://www.ajol.info/index.php/njtr
Vol.12(1) Pages: 69-79
T.O. Adeoye1, O. Ologe 2, L.M. Johnson3,M.O. Ofomola (2017) SHALY SAND ANALYSIS FROM WELL LOGS: CASE STUDY OF A NIGER-DELTA FIELD, NIGERIA., Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences
doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.19240/njpas.2017.C01
Vol.30(3) Pages: 3074-3084
Ochuko Anomohanran, Merrious Oviri Ofomola, Fredrick Ogochukwu Okocha (2017) Investigation of groundwater in parts of Ndokwa District in Nigeria using geophysical logging and electrical resistivity methods: Implications for groundwater exploration, Journal of African Earth Sciences
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2016.12.008
Vol.129 Pages: 108-116
Ruth Iserhien-Emekeme , Merrious Oviri Ofomola , Musa Bawallah and Ochuko Anomohanran (2017) Lithological Identification and Underground Water Conditions in Jeddo Using Geophysical and Geochemical Methods, Hydrology
doi:10.3390/hydrology4030042
Vol.4, 42 Pages:
Iserhien-Emekeme, R., Ofomola, M. O., Bawallah, M. and Anomohanran, O. (2017) Lithological Identification and Underground Water Conditions in Jeddo Using Geophysical and Geochemical Methods., Hydrology
https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrology4030042
Vol.4(3) 42 Pages: 1-17
Fredrick OgochukwuOkocha, MerriousOviriOfomola (2016) Estimating the Depth, Dip, and Velocity from Refracted Arrivals for a Dipping Refractor, Journal of the Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics
http://e.nampjournals.org/index.php
Vol.35 Pages: 291-294
M.O. Ofomola1, F.I. Chinyem, R.E. Iserhien-Emekeme and M. Bawallah (2016) Investigation of Issele-Mkpitime Lake, Southern Nigeria using Combined Magnetic Susceptibility and Electrical Resistivity Method, Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences
doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.19240/njpas.2016.A20
Vol.29(2) Pages: 2908-2920
M. O. Ofomola, B. D. Ako and A. O Adelusi (2016) Flow direction and velocity determination of dumpsite-induced groundwater contamination in part of Delta State, Nigeria, Arabian Journal of Geosciences
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-016-2405-y
Vol.9, 398 Pages:
G.E. Akpojotor, M.O. Ofomola and Z. Ezoukumo (2016) Estimated Inventory of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emission in Nigeria from Three Major Petroleum Products from 2000 to 2014 Using a Modified Reference Approach., Nigerian Journal of Scientific Research
http://universityjournals.org/journal/NJSE/article-full-text-pdf/06203B11
Vol.13(1) Pages: 68-76
Ofomola, M. O (2015) Mapping of Aquifer Contamination Using Geoelectric Methods at a Municipal Solid Waste Disposal site in Warri, Southern Nigeria, IOSR Journal of Applied Geology and Geophysics
www.iosrjournals.org
Vol.3(3) Pages: 39-47
Ofomola, M. O (2015) Integrated Geophysical and Hydrogeochemical Studies of Shallow Aquifer Contamination in Osubi, Near Warri, Southern Nigeria, Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering
https://www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?main_id=59&Sub_id=IV&Issue=1567
Vol.5(4) Pages: 79-102
Ofomola, M. O (2014) AQUIFER CHARACTERIZATION AND GROUNDWATER QUALITY STUDIES IN PART OF NIGER DELTA AREA USING GEOELECTRIC AND HYDROGEOCHEMICAL METHODS ., Nigerian Journal of Physics
www.nipng.org
Vol.25(2) Pages: 96-106
Ofomola, M. O (2014) A Comparative Study of Down - deep Hydrophone Seismic Refraction Survey and Drill Logs for the Determination of Near Surface Layer Velocity and Thickness Over ‘Galos’ Field, Niger Delta, Journal of the Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics (NAMP Journal).
http://e.nampjournals.org/product-info.php?pid2171.html
Vol.28(1) Pages: 379 - 386
Olushola Taiye Adeoye and Merrious Oviri Ofomola (2013) Reservoir Characterization of “Meri_T” Field (South Western, Niger Delta) from Well Log Petrophysical Analysis and Sequence Stratigraphy., The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology
http://www.akamaiuniversity.us/PJST.htm
Vol.14(1) Pages: 571-585
Atakpo, E. and Ofomola, M.O. (2012) HYDROGEOLOGIC INVESTIGATION USING VERTICAL ELECTRICAL SOUNDING METHOD IN AGBARHA OTOR, DELTA STATE NIGERIA, Nigerian Journal of Science and Environment
DOI: 10.5987/UJ-NJSE.17.086.1
Vol.11(1) Pages: 101-109
ROTIMI OLUWATOSIN JOHN, ADEOYE OLUSHOLA TAIYE, OFOMOLA MERRIOUS OVIRI (2011) ASPECTS OF STRATIGRAPHY AND FACIES PROFILE OF CLASTIC DEPOSITS IN DOMA FIELD, NIGER DELTA, Ozean Journal of Applied Sciences
http://www.ozelacademy.com
Vol.4(4) Pages: 412-423
Ofomola, M. O (2011) Uphole Seismic Refraction Survey for Low Velocity Layer Determination over ‘’Yom’’ Field, South East Niger Delta, Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
http://medwelljournals.com/abstract/?doi=jeasci.2011.231.236
Vol.6(4) Pages: 231-236
Ozulu, G. U. and M. O. Ofomola (2010) Application of 3-D Structural Interpretation to Reservoir Descriptions: Field ‘X’ Eastern Niger Delta., Nigerian Journal of Science and Environment
Vol.10(1,2) Pages: 84-91
Ofomola M. O., Akpojotor G. E. and Igherighe E. C. (2010) Measurement of CO2 Emission in Abraka and its Health Implications. , Proceedings of the Conference of Sustainable environmental Peace and Security in the Niger Delta held at the Delta State University, Abraka, from February 22 – 24, 2010
Vol. Pages: 339 – 346
Ofomola M. O. and Akpojotor G. E. (2009) Database of CO2 Emission in Nigeria: A Preliminary Report. , African Journal of Physics
https://ajp.afrips.org/articles/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Proc09-bk-Page267.pdf
Vol.2 Pages: 267-279
M.O. Ofomola, K.A.N. Adiat, G.M. Olayanju, and B.D. Ako (2009) Integrated Geophysical Methods for Post Foundation Studies, Obanla Staff Quarters of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. , The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology
http://www.akamaiuniversity.us/PJST.htm
Vol.10(2) Pages: 93-111