Published: October 22, 2024
Odugbesan Oluwadamilare is a second-year Master’s degree student from Nigeria supervised by Prof. Michael Lazar, Head of the Applied Geophysics Laboratory at the Department of Marine Geosciences, and Prof. Uri Schattner, Head of SeisLab at the School of Environmental Sciences. Odugbesan is researching the contourites on the continental shelf of Western Galilee utilizing advanced geophysical and oceanographic methods. “The study will contribute valuable knowledge to the understanding of the Israel Levant Margin”, explains the student. “It will help to understand paleo-climate indicators, ocean circulation, seafloor hazards, as well as the sediment hydrodynamics”.
Odugbesan credits the Marine Geosciences Department with having the accessibility of resources and equipment, which has significantly supported his research efforts. “I chose the Department because marine exploration, which is my long-standing passion, has been a gap in my educational background,” he admits. “The Department has offered me numerous opportunities, including hands-on courses in sedimentology, time series signal analysis, geophysics, Geographic Information Systems, and computer programming. In my opinion, these courses equip students with essential skills, preparing them to excel in the global job market and become well-rounded scientists”.
Asked what helps him keep a balanced approach to his studies, Odugbesan says that socializing with friends and watching and playing football helps him relax. “The sport is an important component in managing academic stress”, he says. “The Department’s vibrant atmosphere also contributes to the flourishing of my research”. Odugbesan says that the Department is home to a diverse international community, bringing together students from various countries, religious backgrounds, and scientific disciplines. This diversity encourages students to exchange ideas, discuss science from multiple perspectives, and participate in extracurricular activities.
Odugbesan says that he plans to continue his academic journey by pursuing a PhD degree to further investigate sediment transport, building on his current research. “I aim to expand my focus beyond the ocean and to mesh up both terrestrial and oceanographic backgrounds, enhancing the understanding of sediment routing systems”.
Odugbesan Oluwadamilare, a second-year Master’s student from Nigeria, is at the forefront of marine geoscience research, investigating the contourites on the continental shelf of Western Galilee.
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