Fugro GB North Marine Limited - United Kingdom
AUTHOR PROFILE
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Paul Michael Nii Anang Okoe is a Geophysicist with Fugro GB (North) Marine Limited in Aberdeen, UK, specializing in quality control and interpretation of 2D multi-channel seismic data, sub-bottom profiler, and side-scan sonar datasets with less than 5 years of experience in the North Sea and offshore West Africa. He holds a BSc in Geology and an MSc in Geosciences from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, along with an MSc in Integrated Petroleum Geoscience from the University of Aberdeen. Additionally, he is a Guest Research Fellow at the Density Currents Research Centre (NECOD), Brazil, focusing on hydrodynamic and sedimentological processes in coquina accumulations.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Paul is a member of several prestigious organizations including the Federal Council of Engineering and Agronomy, Brazil (CONFEA), the Rio Grande do Sul Regional Engineering and Agronomy Council, Brazil (CREA-RS), the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), the Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM), the Brazilian Society of Geology (SBG), and the University of Aberdeen Alumni.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Paul's research interests include sedimentology, stratigraphy, shallow hazards, and depositional facies systems. His work at NECOD involves physical modeling and the characterization of taphofacies in both ancient and modern coquina analogues.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
With a strong background in geophysical survey projects, Paul is responsible for onshore geoscience reporting and has extensive experience in the North Sea and offshore West Africa. His expertise in interpreting seismic data and geophysical survey datasets underscores his contributions to the field of geophysics.
ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTIONS
As a Guest Research Fellow at NECOD, Paul is actively involved in research projects that enhance the understanding of sedimentological and hydrodynamic processes. His academic background and ongoing research contribute to the advancement of geological and geophysical knowledge.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Throughout his career, Paul has been recognized for his contributions to geophysics and geology. His membership in various professional organizations highlights his commitment to the field and his continuous pursuit of excellence.
FUTURE ASPIRATIONS
Paul aims to further his research in sedimentology and stratigraphy, focusing on innovative methods to study depositional facies systems. His goal is to contribute to the development of geophysical techniques and enhance the understanding of geological processes.
NOTABLE PUBLICATION
Depositional model of the Holocene coquinas