Mr. Paul Michael Nii Anang Okoee | Marine Geology | Best Researcher Award

Geophysicist | Fugro GB North Marine Limited | United Kingdom

Short Bio

Paul Michael Nii Anang Okoe is a dedicated Geophysicist at Fugro GB North Marine Limited, based in Aberdeen, UK. With less than 5 years of experience in the North Sea and offshore West Africa, Paul specializes in quality control and interpretation of seismic data. He also contributes significantly to onshore geoscience reporting. His academic and professional journey has taken him through renowned institutions in Brazil and the UK, underscoring his commitment to advancing geophysical research and applications.

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Education

Paul holds a BSc in Geology and an MSc in Geosciences from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. He further pursued an MSc in Integrated Petroleum Geoscience from the University of Aberdeen, UK. His robust academic background is complemented by his role as a Guest Research Fellow at the Density Currents Research Centre (NECOD) in Brazil.

Experience

Paul has gained substantial experience in geophysical survey projects, particularly in the quality control and interpretation of 2D multi-channel seismic data, sub-bottom profiler, and side-scan sonar datasets. His work spans both offshore and onshore geoscience reporting, focusing on the North Sea and offshore West Africa. His collaboration with notable industry projects and academic institutions highlights his practical and research expertise in the field.

Research Interests

Paul’s research interests lie in sedimentology, stratigraphy, shallow hazards, and depositional facies systems. His ongoing projects at NECOD involve studying the hydrodynamic and sedimentological processes in coquina accumulations, using physical modeling and characterizing taphofacies in both ancient and modern coquina analogues.

Awards

Paul has been recognized for his contributions to geophysics, notably in the realm of sedimentology and stratigraphy. His innovative research and dedication to advancing geophysical knowledge have earned him nominations for prestigious awards such as the Best Researcher Award at the Marine Scientist Awards.

Publications

Paul has published in several high-impact journals, contributing valuable insights to the field of marine geophysics. Some of his notable publications include:

• “Sediment Distribution Zones Along a Storm Wave-Dominated Shelf Platform” (Marine Geology, 2024) Cited by: Various Articles
• “The Influence of Morphostructural Features on Shell Concentrations” (Journal of Sedimentary Research, 2023) [Cited by: Various Articles]