Education
Academic Background-
Ph.D. University of Nigeria, Nigeria Applied Geophysics | Completed: 2008
Publications (78)
Selected Scholarly Contributions
Assessment of dumpsite air pollution on child respiratory health: Spatio-temporal risk and cost-benefit analysis
2026
A review of various analytical techniques for estimating subsurface heat flow regimes from aero-geophysical data
2025
Gas Flaring and Hydrocarbon Pollutions in Selected Tropospheric Layers Of Niger Delta Basin Nigeria
2025
Health risk assessment of heavy metal contamination for abattoir meat quality in Enugu, Nigeria
2025
Aero-geophysical Investigation and Characterization of Radioactive Mineral Concentrations in Zungeru Area, North Central Nigeria: Implication for Environmental and Health Impact of the Natural Radionuclides
2025
Heavy metal profile with health risk peculiarities in Enugu State and their long-term challenges in drinking water
2024
Particulate matter exposure and non-cancerous inhalation health risk assessment of major dumpsites of Owerri metropolis, Nigeria
2021
Estimates of aquifer geo-hydraulic and vulnerability characteristics of Imo State and environs, Southeastern Nigeria, using electrical conductivity data.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2019
3D geomechanical reservoir model for appraisal and development of emi-003 field in Niger Delta, Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2018
Environmental and health implications of trace metal concentrations in street dusts around some electronic repair workshops in owerri municipal, Southeastern, Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2018
Geoelectrical study of corrosivity and competence of soils within uburu and okposi areas of ebonyi State, Southeastern Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2018
Magnetic basement depth and structure over parts of bida basin nigeria interpreted from 2-D spectral analysis and euler deconvolution.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2018
3-D seismic attribute analysis for enhanced prospect definition of "opu field'', coastal swamp depobelt Niger Delta, Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2018
Geochemical characterization of banana, buriti palm, jute and coir fibres for use as bio-geotextiles for erosion control.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2018
Basement depth re-evaluation and structural kinematic analysis of part of the middle benue trough using high resolution aeromagnetic data.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2018
Estimation of hydraulic parameters from surface geo-electrical Data: A case study of orlu and environs, Imo river Basin, South Eastern Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2018
Reservoir characterization of the “bawi field, greater ughelli depobelt, Niger Delta, Nigeria using 3-D attributes assisted seismic interpretation.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2018
Quantitative petrophysical evaluation and reservoir characterization of well logs from “Datom” oil field, Niger Delta.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2018
Delineation of saltwater intrusion zone in parts of eastern niger delta using resistivity and geochemical data.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2018
Contamination assessment of heavy metals in road dust of the University of Nigeria, Enugu campus, Southeastern Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2018
Geochemical and bacteriological analyses of water resources prone to contamination from solid waste dumpsites in Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2017
Ambient air quality assessment of Orlu, Southeastern, Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2017
Low velocity layer characterization in the Niger Delta: Implications for seismic reflection data quality.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2017
Geophysical appraisal of the aquifer geomaterials of Ugep and Environs, Southeastern, Nigeria using resistivity data.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2017
Evaluation of heavy metal contamination of soils alongside Awka-Enugu Road, Southeastern Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2017
Correlation of 1-D geoelectric data to delineate groundwater potential of Uli and Environs, Southeastern Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2017
Magnetic basement depth re-evaluation over the yola arm of the upper Benue Trough, Nigeria from 3-D euler deconvolution and spectral inversion of HRAM data.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2016
Linear features interpreted over parts of the younger granite complex, North Central Nigeria using HRAM and LANDSAT‐ETM data.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2016
3-D seismic interpretation and volumetric estimation of Osaja Field Niger Delta, Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2016
Morphometric analysis of sub-watersheds in Oguta and Environs, Southeastern Nigeria using GIS and remote sensing data.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2016
Structural and tectonic interpretations from airborne aeromagnetic and landsat-ETM: A case study of the Yola arm of the Upper Benue Trough, Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2016
The mechanics of civil-works induced gully erosion: Applications to development of preventive measures in South Eastern Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2016
Evaluation of Ambient air quality in parts of Imo state, Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2016
Spatial variation of NO2 and SO2 in the ambient environment of Imo state, Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2016
Geospatial and geostatistical analyses of particulate matter (PM10) concentrations in Imo state, Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2016
Diagenetic study of sandstone sediments in parts of Anambra and Afikpo Basins, Southeastern Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2015
Mapping land use and land cover in parts of the Niger Delta for effective planning and administration.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2015
Integrating landsat-ETM and aeromagnetic data for enhanced structural interpretation over Naraguta area, North-Central Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2015
Estimates of aquifer hydraulic characteristics and vulnerability from surface resistivity data: Case study of Ugep and Environs, Southeastern Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2015
Structural interpretation of the Jos-Bukuru younger granite ring complexes inferred from Landsat-TM data.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2015
Lineament and tectonic interpretation over Abakiliki area: Evidences from airborne magnetic and landsat-ETM data.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2015
Hydrogeophysical evaluation and vulnerability assessment of shallow aquifers of the Upper Imo River Basin, Southeastern Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2015
Weathered layer determination and its effects on engineering structures: Case study of parts of the Niger Delta.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2015
Magnetic basement depth re-evaluation of Naraguta and Environs North Central Nigeria, using 3-D euler deconvolution.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2015
Structural and tectonic interpretations from airborne magnetic and landsat ETM data: A case study of Yola arm of the Upper Benue Trough, Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2014
Structural interpretation of the Afikpo sub-basin: Evidences from airborne magnetic and Landsat ETM data.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2014
Structural and tectonic interpretation of the aeromagnetic and landsat data over Ugep, Lower Benue Trough, Southeastern Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2014
Using the Dar-Zarrouk concept to infer the subsurface lithological extent of Agbani Sandstone, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2014
Hydrogeophysical evaluation of aquifer hydraulic characteristics using surface geophysical data: A case study of Umuahia and Environs, Southeastern Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2014
Evaluation of self-potential anomalies over sulphide ore deposits at Ishiagu, Ebonyi State, Southeastern Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2013
Estimates of aquifer transmissivity from specific capacity data in sandstone aquifers in Enugu State, Southeastern Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2013
Delineation of shallow aquifers of Umuahia and Environs, Imo River Basin, Nigeria, using geo-sounding data.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2013
Preliminary interpretation of gravity mapping over the Njaba sub-basin of Southeastern Nigeria: An implication to petroleum potential.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2013
Geopressure and trap integrity predictions from 3-D seismic data: Case study of the Greater Ughelli Depobelt, Niger Delta.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2013
A multi-technique evaluation of the groundwater resource potentials of Wuro Juli well field, Gombe subbasin, Upper Benue basin, Northeastern Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2012
Pore pressure prediction using 3-D seismic anisotropic velocity in central swamp of the Niger Delta.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2012
Aquifer transmissivity from surface geo-electrical data: A case study of Owerri and Environs, Southeastern Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2012
Analysis of landsat and aeromagnetic data for mapping of linear structures: A case study of Yola area, Upper Benue Trough, Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2012
Structural and tectonic interpretations from landsat 5 thematic imagery: Case study of Okposi Brinelake and Environs, Lower Benue Trough, Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2012
Constituent budget and flushing model of a tropical fresh water lake: Case study of Oguta Lake, Southeastern Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2012
Delineation of active linear features in a Gully Erosion zone using geophysical methods: Case study of the Okigwe-Umuahia Erosion Belt, Southeastern Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2012
Application of brine concentrations as a reconnaissance geochemical tool for hydrocarbon exploration: Case study of field X, OML63, coastal swamp 1 depobelt, Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2012
Interpretation of structural and geomorphic features from aeromagnetic and landsat data: Case study of Nkalagu area, Southeastern Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2012
Self-purification potential of a tropical lake: Case study of Oguta Lake, Eastern Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2012
Integrating airborne magnetic and landsat data for geologic interpretation over part of the Benin basin, Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2012
Geophysical sounding for the determination of aquifer hydraulic characteristics from Dar-Zurrock parameters: Case study of Ngor Okpala, Imo River Basin, Southeastern Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2012
Analysis and characterization of Njaba River Gully Erosion, Southeastern Nigeria: Deductions from surface geophysical data.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2012
Some geochemical properties and industrial applications of lignite deposits: Case study of Orlu and environs, Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2011
3-D seismic interpretation and structural analysis of Ossu oil field, Northern Depobelt, Onshore Niger Delta, Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2011
Estimation of multiple sources of overpressures using vertical effective stress approach: Case study of the Niger Delta, Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2011
Estimation of the depth to magnetic basement in part of the Dahomey Basin, Southwestern Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2011
Second vertical derivatives and trend surface analysis of the aeromagnetic data over part of the Benin Basin, Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2011
Prospectivity evaluation of Usso field, Onshore Niger Delta Basin, using 3-D seismic and well log data.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2010
Origin and generation mechanisms of geopressures in shale dominated settings world-wide: A review.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2010
Overpressure and trap integrity studies in parts of the Niger Delta Basin: Implications for hydrocarbon prospectivity.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2008
A new velocity-effective stress model for estimating overpressure mechanisms besides compaction disequilibrium.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2008
The spectral determination of depths to buried magnetic rocks of the Lower Imo River Basin, Southeastern Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2006
Hydro-geochemical study of surface and groundwater systems in parts of Okigwe, Upper Imo River Basin, Southeastern Nigeria.
Alexander Iheanyi Opara
2004