Nigerian Engineer Ochuko Secures €191,500 EU Grant
Nigerian engineer and academic, Engr. Ologe Solomon Ochuko, has been appointed to the esteemed Ground-borne Noise and Vibration Prediction and Monitoring Accounting for Uncertainty (NOVIU) Project, a Spanish government-funded research initiative.
His selection coincides with the project securing €191,500 in funding from the Spanish Research Council (Agencia Estatal de Investigación, Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities), a significant milestone in 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 a wealth of experience to the NOVIU research team. He is a member of several prestigious engineering bodies, 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.
Beyond his research and academic contributions, he plays a vital leadership role in education and engineering development. He serves as Chairman of the Planning Committee for the Hon. Engr. Emmanuel Amatare Sinebe Educational Foundation, dedicated to advancing technical education in Nigeria. His past leadership roles include serving as Council Member for the Europe Region of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects (RINA), UK (2021-2022), and NIMENA (2018-2020).
The NOVIU Project falls under Spain’s 2023 “Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento” program and aims to develop advanced methods to predict and monitor ground-borne noise and vibrations in buildings and infrastructure. The project is particularly focused on addressing uncertainties in building-soil interaction models, refining analytical techniques to incorporate radiating walls and room cavities.
With research funding secured for 2024 to 2026, the project is set to break new ground in structural and environmental engineering.
Currently in the final year of his PhD at the University Polytechnic of Catalonia (UPC), Barcelona, Spain, Engr. Ochuko is conducting pioneering 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 a critical contributor to the NOVIU project’s core objectives.
He will specifically work on enhancing analytical building-soil models, ensuring that the research aligns with real-world engineering challenges. His refined models will be validated against the latest industry predictions, strengthening the project’s impact.
Engr. Ochuko’s appointment to the NOVIU project underscores the global recognition of Nigerian engineers in cutting-edge research. His selection reflects not only his personal achievements but also Nigeria’s growing contribution to international engineering and innovation.
His participation is expected to enhance Nigeria’s visibility in high-level engineering research, further demonstrating that Nigerian professionals are capable of making groundbreaking contributions on the global stage.
For further inquiries, Mr. Machine Fortune, Secretary of the Hon. Engr. Emmanuel Amatare Sinebe Educational Foundation, can be reached at +234 803 609 3399.