Collins

@unidel.edu.ng

Associate Professor, Physics Department
University of Delta, Agbor

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Geophysics, Geophysics, Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology, Earth-Surface Processes
134

Scholar Citations

5

Scholar h-index

1

Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Electrical Resistivity Techniques and Hydraulic Analysis for Groundwater Management under Climate Stress: Implications for Irrigation in Coastal West Africa
    C Molua, A Ukpene, J Morka, E Belonwu
    2025
  • Geoelectric and geochemical assessment of sub-soil corrosivity and competence for civil infrastructures at Utue-Ogume, Delta State, Nigeria
    TC Irunkwor, CO Molua, C Okobia, DD Nmorsi, N Abanjo, M Edobor, ...
    Discover Geoscience 3 (1), 149 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Electromagnetic Methods for Monitoring Subsurface Chemical Plumes from Hazardous Waste Dumps
    C Molua, A Ukpene, J Morka
    2025
  • Impact of Climate Change in Nigerian Wetland Ecosystems on Plant Genetic Resources
    AO Ukpene, CO Molua
    Indonesian Journal of Social and Environmental Issues (IJSEI) 6 (2), 135-146 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Assessing Soil and Subsurface Carbon Sequestration: A Quantitative Analysis.
    CO Molua
    Jordan Journal of Agricultural Sciences 21 (2) , 2025
    2025
  • Evaluating The Correlation Between Electromagnetic Conductivity And Metal Detection To Identify Underground Storage Tanks: A Case Study Of Agbor, Delta State, South-South Nigeria
    O Molua, JC Morka, RO Ijeh
    The Journals of the Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics 69 (1), 36-50 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Integrated modeling of coastal geology: Investigating interactions and impacts on landscape dynamics
    CO Molua, FO Ighrakpata
    Scientia Africana 23 (4), 163-169 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Assessing agbor metropolis's soil and groundwater environmental effects of storage tank leaks
    CO Molua, JC Morka, RO Ijeh
    Journal of Environmental Impact and Management Policy 5 (01) , 2024
    2024
  • Dynamic analysis of soil-structure interaction in earthquake-prone areas
    CO Molua, JO Ataman
    International Journal of Applied and Structural Mechanics, 19-29 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Identification of Groundwater-Dependent Wetlands Physical and Hydrological Characteristics and Ecosystem Relationship in Nun River, Niger Delta Region, Nigeria.
    OC Molua, ER Ogholaja, O Akpoyibo
    Journal of Applied Sciences & Environmental Management 28 (8) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Assessment of VLF Data Inversion Techniques for Aquifer Parameter Estimation.
    CO Molua
    Bulgarian Journal of Physics 51 (3) , 2024
    2024
  • Application of geophysical monitoring, coupled with the mitigation of induced seismicity in hydraulic fracturing systems
    CO Molua
    Sri Lankan Journal of Physics 25 (1) , 2024
    2024
  • Evaluating the contribution of geophysics to the assessment of natural hazards
    CO Molua
    Nigerian Journal of Theoretical and Environmental Physics 2 (2), 92-103 , 2024
    2024
  • ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF MINING ACTIVITIES IN NIGERIA: EMPLOYING GEOPHYSICAL TECHNIQUES TO MONITOR SUBSURFACE CHANGES AND MITIGATE ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE.
    OC Molua, JO Vwavware, D Nwachukwu
    African Journal of Health, Safety and Environment 5 (1), 131-143 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Geo-electric assessment of groundwater potentials and vulnerability to contaminants for sustainable water management at Utue-Ogume, Delta State, Nigeria
    ДА Огву, ОС Молуа, ТС Ирунквор, ДО Атаман, М Эдобор, АО Укпене, ...
    Геология и Геофизика Юга России 14 (1), 90-101 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Radiation And Potential Evapotranspiration Modeling In Birnin-Kebbi Kebbi State, Nigeria
    JC Morka, OC Molua, S Kanayo
    2024
  • SEISMIC HAZARD ASSESSMENTS FOR NIGERIA’S URBAN CENTERS
    CO Moluaa, JO Vwavwareb, O Chukwunwikeb
    EARTH 8 (1), 19-27 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Understanding the Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Injuries in High-Risk Environmental Conditions
    CM Ogom, AO Ukpene
    2024
  • RECOGNIZED BY THE EUROPEAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY APPROVED BY THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
    CO Molua
    Bulg. J. Phys 51 (3), 282-295 , 2024
    2024
  • Assessing the impact of urbanization on groundwater resources: Using geophysical surveys to assess groundwater recharge rates, aquifer storage, and water quality
    C Molua, J Morka
    Thai Journal of Physics 41 (1-2), 1-21 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Determination of water table using electrical sounding technique: A case study of Afuze Edo State, Nigeria
    JU Emagbetere
    Journal of the Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics 9, 457 , 2005
    2005.0
    Citations: 14
  • Investigating the Influence of Soil Electrical Conductivity on Crop Yield for Precision Agriculture Advancements
    CO Molua
    Int. J. Agric. Anim. Prod 12, 23-34 , 2021
    2021.0
    Citations: 7
  • Impact of natural disasters on mental health and behavioral changes
    CO Molua
    J. Ment. Health Issues Behav 1, 21-33 , 2021
    2021.0
    Citations: 7
  • Edobor. M.(2022). Hydrogeophysical Investigation of Aquifer Layers in Nkporo, Ohafia Local Government Area
    DA Ogwu, OC Molua, EJ Ighodalo
    Journal of Energy Engineering and Thermodynamics (JEET) ISSN, 2815-0945 , 0
    Citations: 6
  • Identification of Groundwater-Dependent Wetlands Physical and Hydrological Characteristics and Ecosystem Relationship in Nun River, Niger Delta Region, Nigeria.
    OC Molua, ER Ogholaja, O Akpoyibo
    Journal of Applied Sciences & Environmental Management 28 (8) , 2024
    2024.0
    Citations: 5
  • Review on nondestructive methods of detecting compacted soils and effects of compacted soil on crop production
    OC Molua, AO Ukpene, FC Ighrakpata, JU Emagbetere, DN Nwachuku
    Open Journal of Agricultural Science (ISSN: 2734-214X) 4 (2), 1-16 , 2023
    2023.0
    Citations: 5
  • Sustainable tourism and ecosystem conservation: Minimizing impact on fragile ecosystems
    OC Molua, AO Ukpene, TN Apaokueze, CP Ukpene, JU Emagbetere
    Journal of Social Responsibility, Tourism and Hospitality 3 (6), 1-12 , 2023
    2023.0
    Citations: 5
  • Dynamic analysis of soil-structure interaction in earthquake-prone areas
    CO Molua, JO Ataman
    International Journal of Applied and Structural Mechanics, 19-29 , 2024
    2024.0
    Citations: 4
  • Human Health Risk Assessment of Radionuclide Contamination in Drinking Water
    CO Molua
    J. Mental Health Issues Behavi 43, 7 , 2024
    2024.0
    Citations: 4
  • Investigation of linear and mass attenuation coefficient of Ozanogogo Kaolin, Agbor, Delta State
    A Egheneji, OC Molua, OJ Vwavware, P Osuhor, O Akpoyibo, K Eseka
    Open Journal of Environmental Research (ISSN: 2734-2085) 4 (2), 1-11 , 2023
    2023.0
    Citations: 4
  • Review on the use of dyestuff for enhancement of dye-sensitized solar cell efficiency
    AO Ukpene, JC Morka, OC Molua
    Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management 26 (8), 1409-1413 , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 4
  • CHARACTERIZATION OF RADIOACTIVITY FROM PRIMORDIAL RADIONUCLIDES IN THE SOIL OF IKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE
    K ESEKA, C MOKOBIA, C MOLUA, AO Ukpene
    FUDMA Journal of Sciences 6 (2), 180-184 , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 4
  • Analysis of electrical resistivity data for the determination of aquifer depth at Sapele RD in Benin City.
    MO Collins, IC Edwin, E Kenneth
    2013.0
    Citations: 4
  • U, Emagbetere. J., Ukpene, CP, & N, Apaokwueze. T.(2022). Physics of Cooking: Heat Transfer and Nutritional Retention
    OC Molua
    International Journal of Research In Science & Engineering 22, 29-41 , 0
    Citations: 4
  • Applications of Lidar Technology in Urban Geophysical Surveys
    CO Molua, JO Ataman
    International Journal of Information Technology and Computer Engineering 4 (4) , 2024
    2024.0
    Citations: 3
  • Optimization of Biogas Production from Tree Waste Materials for Bioresource Recovery
    OC Molua, AO Ukpene, FC Ighrakpata, DN Nwachuku, DA Ogwu, ...
    Fudma Journal of Sciences 7 (6), 209-213 , 2023
    2023.0
    Citations: 3
  • Biomechanics of ergonomic furniture design: Integrating physics, biology and home science for improved posture and well-being
    FC Ighrakpata, TN Akpaokueze, CP Ukpene, OC Molua
    Innovations 74, 1430-1441 , 2023
    2023.0
    Citations: 3
  • Assessing leachate migration and gas emissions in landfill sites using seismic and electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) methods
    C Molua
    J Environ Impact Manag Policy 2, 41-52 , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 3
  • Comparison of the strength of two different rock samples
    FC Ighrakpata, OC Molua, EC Igherighe, JO Idialu
    The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology 13 (2), 384-390 , 2012
    2012.0
    Citations: 3
  • Environmental Pollution Potential of Dumpsite Using Very Low Frequency (VLF) Electromagnetic Method.
    FO Onwuka, O Ujuanbi, OC Molua
    The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology Environmental 12 (1) , 2011
    2011.0
    Citations: 3