Prof. Ogolo Emmanuel Omonigho
- Faculty of Science
- Department of Physics
- oeomonigho@kab.ac.ug | emogolo@gmail.com
- 0793260321 | +234 8033897139
- PhD, M.Sc (Atmospheric Physics)(University of Ibadan) B.Sc. (Ed.) Physics, First Class Honours — Obafemi Awolowo University
Professor Emmanuel Omonigho Ogolo is a Nigerian academic and atmospheric physicist with over three decades of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. He holds a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Physics from the University of Ibadan (2002), having graduated as the Best Graduating Student in the School of Science during his B.Sc. (First Class Honours) in 1992.
He currently serves as Professor of Physics at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), a position held since October 2014, and previously served as Head of the Department of Physics (August 2021–July 2024). His academic career progressed through Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo (Lecturer, 1993–2003) before moving to FUTA, with a sabbatical year as Reader at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
He is currently serving as a Visiting Scholar at Kabale University, Kabale, Uganda, under the Technical Aid Corps (TAC) Programme of Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
His research specializes in atmospheric and micrometeorological physics, with active involvement in major collaborative projects including:
The Nigerian Micrometeorological Experiment (NIMEX), studying surface heat fluxes in the boundary layer
DACCIWA (Dynamics-Aerosol-Chemistry-Cloud Interactions in West Africa), an EU-funded (€8.75M) international research initiative
Field measurements of rainfall parameters and quantitative precipitation estimation for radio wave attenuation prediction
He is an active peer reviewer for several journals (including Elsevier titles), an external examiner for Physics departments at multiple Nigerian universities, and a member of professional bodies such as the Nigerian Institute of Physics and the Nigerian Meteorological Society. He delivered FUTA’s 179th Inaugural Lecture in April 2025 on Earth’s atmosphere and climate
Qualifications
- Ph.D. Atmospheric Physics — University of Ibadan (2002)
- M.Sc. Atmospheric Physics — University of Ibadan (1997)
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Physics, First Class Honours — Obafemi Awolowo University (1992)
- N.C.E. (Mathematics/Physics) — Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo (1986)
- Teacher Training Leaving Certificate (1982)
- Primary School Leaving Certificate (1971)
Research Interests
- Micrometeorology & Boundary Layer Physics
Surface energy fluxes (sensible and latent heat) using Bowen Ratio methods Boundary layer dynamics and atmospheric surface layer stability characterization Field measurements under the Nigerian Micrometeorological Experiment (NIMEX)
- Solar & Net Radiation Studies
Estimation and modeling of global solar radiation (Angstrom-type models) Net radiation, longwave/shortwave radiation balance Radiative flux balance and warming trends over West Africa 3. Evapotranspiration & Water Balance
Evaluation and validation of evapotranspiration models (empirical, lysimeter-based, Eddy Covariance) Pan evaporation trend analysis across Nigeria Reference evapotranspiration and its link to climate parameters
- Climate Variability, Trends & Drought
Long-term trends in air temperature, wind speed, and other meteorological parameters Drought characterization and assessment indices over West Africa Impacts of cloudiness on surface radiation and temperature
- Aerosol–Cloud–Climate Interactions
Dynamics-Aerosol-Chemistry-Cloud Interactions in West Africa (DACCIWA — EU-funded, €8.75M) Impact of stratospheric aerosol injection on photovoltaic energy potential
- Precipitation & Radiowave Propagation
Rain rate and raindrop parameter measurements in tropical stations Quantitative Precipitation Estimation (QPE) for radiowave attenuation prediction Radio transmission loss modeling
- Renewable & Wind Energy
Wind energy potential assessment for power generation (coastal and Sahel savannah regions) Solar/photovoltaic energy potential under changing atmospheric conditions
- Applied Atmospheric Sciences
Ozone monitoring and atmospheric layer research Refractivity and anomalous radio wave propagation conditions Earth’s atmosphere as a modulator of climate and terrestrial biodiversity (2025 Inaugural Lecture theme)