Email: ofomola@delsu.edu.ng

  • 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. Served as the Associate Dean of the Faculty of Science, Delta State University Abraka (2020 - 2022), Business Editor/Secretary to the Editorial Board of The Nigerian Journal of Science and Environment (NJSE) (2020 - 2022), Deputy Director, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Directorate (2022 - March, 2024), Member, University Business Committee of Senate (2022 - Date) and currently the Deputy Director, University Electronic Examination Centre (March 2024 - Date). Am also the current Secretary of the Nigerian Institute of Physics (NIP) Delta State Chapter.
    My Publications
  1. Merrious Oviri Ofomola, Fredrick Oghenebrorie Ugbede, Ochuko Anomohanran (2024) Evaluation of natural radioactivity levels and radiation hazards of Nkalagu limestone deposit, southeastern Nigeria, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 196(12) 1176
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10661-024-13344-0/metrics Vol.196(12) Pages: 1-17

  2. Damaris Osiga-Aibangbee, A.F. Akpolile, M. O. Ofomola, Omamoke O. E. Enaroseha, Godwin K Agbajor and C. E. Mokobia (2024) Radionuclide Evaluation in Sediment Samples in Some Communities in Edo State, Nigeria., Journal of Physical Science and Engineering
    https://bwjournal.org/index.php/bsjournal/article/view/2321 Vol.10(2) Pages: 67-73

  3. Damaris Osiga-Aibangbee, Agbajor, G.K., Ofomola, M.O., Mokobia, C.E (2024) Evaluation of Natural Radionuclides in Water Samples from Some Local Government Areas in Edo State, Nigeria., Advanced Journal of Physical Science Research
    https://bwjournal.org/index.php/bsjournal/article/view/2413 Vol.10(3) Pages: 65-74

  4. Merrious Oviri Ofomola, Ezekiel Onoriode Abriku, Bright Saturday Utieyin, Precious Okeoghene Otheremu, Ochuko Anomohanran (2024) Combined Geophysical and Soil Test Analysis Methods for Soil Precision Mapping in The Delta State University, Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CES) Farm Abraka Nigeria, Jordan Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences 15(4)
    https://jjees.hu.edu.jo/files/Vol15/No4/JJEES_Vol_15_No_4_P5.pdf Vol.15(4) Pages: 257-264

  5. Harriet Obakpororo Isabu, Merrious Oviri Ofomola, Ezekiel Onoriode Abriku, Ochuko Anomohanran (2024) Geoelectric and Hydrochemical investigations of the aquifer around the Automobile Mechanic Village in Sapele, Nigeria., FUW Trends in Science & Technology Journal
    https://www.ftstjournal.com/Digital%20Library/93%20Article%2039.php Vol.9(3) Pages: 291-303

  6. M. O. Ofomola, E. O. Abriku, O. Anomohanran, P. O. Otheremu and B. S. Utieyin (2023) Evaluation of Geophysical Parameters for Groundwater Productivity in the Commune of Jesse, Delta State Nigeria, Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njbas.v31i1.11 Vol.31(1) Pages: 85-93

  7. Ochuko Anomohanran, Oghenetega Francisca Nakireru, Merrious Oviri Ofomola, Eguono Esther Anomohanran, Ezekiel Onoriode Abrika (2023) Assessment of groundwater potential of Somebreiro Warri plain sand of Ughelli, Nigeria, Sustainable Water Resources Management
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40899-022-00797-9 Vol.9(26) Pages: 1-12

  8. Oviri Merrious Ofomola, Fredrick Oghenebrorie Ugbede, Ochuko Anomohanran (2023) (2023) Environmental risk assessment of background radiation, natural radioactivity and toxic elements in rocks and soils of Nkalagu quarry, Southeastern Nigeria, Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hazadv.2023.100288 Vol.10:100288 Pages: 1-12

  9. Ofomola M.O, Otheremu P.O, Ohwoghere-Asuma O, Anomohanran O (2022) Determination of Aquifer Hydraulic Characteristics from Surface Electrical and Borehole Measurements in Ozoro, Nigeria, Nigerian Journal of Technological Development,
    https://doi.org/10.63746/njtd.v19i3.888 Vol.9(3) Pages: 249-249

  10. Merrious Oviri Ofomola1, Misan Tony Eyituoyo and Ochuko Anomohanran (2022) Mapping of aquifer hydraulic properties in Ogbeje and Umeghe in Abraka, Delta State Nigeria: insights from geophysical and hydrogeological methods, Journal of Tropical Resources and Sustainable Science
    https://doi.org/10.47253/jtrss.v10i1.896 Vol.10(1) Pages: 28-38

  11. M. O. Ofomola, A. K. Olawuyi, E. O. Abriku, O. Anomohanran, M. A. Bawallah (2022) Evaluation of Aquifer Hydraulic Properties and Vulnerability Indices in Mosogar using Geoelectrical Approach, Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences
    10.4314/njbas.v30i2.10 Vol.30(2) Pages: 74-84

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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:

  23. 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

  24. 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:

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. 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

  28. 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:

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. 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

  34. 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

  35. 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:

  36. 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

  37. 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

  38. 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

  39. 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:

  40. 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

  41. 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

  42. 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

  43. 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

  44. 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

  45. 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

  46. 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

  47. 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

  48. 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

  49. 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

  50. 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

  51. 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

  52. 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