Nigerian engineer and academic, Engr. Ologe Solomon Ochuko, has been appointed to the renowned Ground-borne Noise and Vibration Prediction and Monitoring Accounting for Uncertainty (NOVIU) Project, a Spanish government-funded research initiative. This marks a significant milestone as the project secures €191,500 in funding from the Spanish Research Council (Agencia Estatal de Investigación, Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities), advancing engineering research focused on structural noise and vibration modeling.
Engr. Ochuko, a principal lecturer in the Department of Marine Engineering at Delta State Maritime Polytechnic, Burutu, brings extensive experience to the NOVIU research team. He is a member of several distinguished engineering organizations, including the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE), the Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (NIMENA), and Engineers Without Borders, Barcelona, Spain.
In addition to his research and academic contributions, Engr. Ochuko plays a crucial leadership role in education and engineering development. He is the Chairman of the Planning Committee for the Hon. Engr. Emmanuel Amatare Sinebe Educational Foundation, which aims to promote technical education in Nigeria. His previous leadership positions include serving as a Council Member for the Europe Region of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects (RINA), UK (2021-2022), and as a member of NIMENA’s governing council (2018-2020).
The NOVIU Project, part of Spain’s 2023 “Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento” program, focuses on developing innovative methods to predict and monitor ground-borne noise and vibrations in buildings and infrastructure. Its key aim is to address uncertainties in building-soil interaction models, refining analytical techniques that consider radiating walls and room cavities.
With research funding secured for 2024 to 2026, the project is poised to break new ground in structural and environmental engineering. Engr. Ochuko, currently in the final year of his PhD at the University Polytechnic of Catalonia (UPC), Barcelona, is conducting cutting-edge research on meshless modeling of structural-borne noise in marine vessels and other structures. His expertise in noise and vibration modeling, sustainable materials development, advanced engineering design, and corrosion control positions him as an essential contributor to the NOVIU project’s objectives.
Engr. Ochuko will focus on enhancing analytical building-soil models, ensuring the research aligns with real-world engineering challenges. His refined models will be validated against the latest industry predictions, strengthening the project’s overall impact.
Engr. Ochuko’s selection for the NOVIU project highlights the global recognition of Nigerian engineers in groundbreaking research. This appointment not only showcases his personal accomplishments but also underscores Nigeria’s growing contribution to international engineering and innovation. His participation will raise Nigeria’s visibility in high-level engineering research, further proving that Nigerian professionals are making significant contributions on the global stage.
For inquiries, Mr. Machine Fortune, Secretary of the Hon. Engr. Emmanuel Amatare Sinebe Educational Foundation, can be contacted at +234 803 609 3399.
