Eugene Ohu
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | University of Benin; University of Calabar; Pontifical University of the Holy Cross |
| Employer | Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University |
| Known for | Researcher and Principal Investigator at Virtual Human-Computer Interaction Lab |
| Website | https://vhci.lbs.edu.ng/ https://www.lbs.edu.ng/faculty_profiles/eugene-ohu/ |
Eugene Agboifo Ohu (also known as Dr. Eugene Ohu) is a Nigerian researcher and academic .[1] He is a senior lecturer in the Department of Organizational Behaviour/Human Resource Management at Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria. He is also the director and principal investigator of the Virtual Human-Computer Interaction Lab (VHCI Lab) at Lagos Business School.[2][3] [4][5][6]
Eugene's research interests include the psychology of human-computer interactions, virtual reality, and organizational behavior. He has published several papers in academic journals and has presented his work at conferences around the world. He is also the recipient of several awards, including the Templeton World Charity Foundation grant in 2020. [7][1][8][9]
Education
Eugene completed his secondary school education at Ika Grammar School, Agbor from 1981 to 1986.[10] Following this, he applied for a 2-year Advanced Level program at Federal Government College, Warri, and was accepted.[10] In 1988, he studied Pharmacy at the University of Benin and graduated in 1997. Later on, he pursued a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education at the University of Calabar. Finally, in 2012, Eugene obtained his doctorate degree in Institutional Social Communications from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome, Italy.[2][8][11]
Career
In 2005, Eugene established Netorb Media in Nigeria, a prominent communication firm catering to businesses' internal and external communication needs.[10] The company introduced the .ng domain and had servers capable of handling millions of SMS messages for both end-users and aggregators.[10] In 2014, Eugene began working full-time as a faculty member at the Lagos Business School, teaching Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management. He later shifted his research interests to Human-Computer Interactions, exploring the relationship between people and technology. In 2018, he established a Virtual Reality Laboratory with the assistance of the Lagos Business School.
Eugene is a member of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) and has served on the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).[2][12] In addition, he is n external examiner at Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business, University of West Indies. Eugene is also affiliated with a number of institutions nmely: the American Psychological Association (APA), the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP), the Academy of Management (AOM), and the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN). Additionally, he serves as an entrepreneurship mentor in the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) entrepreneurship program. Eugene speaks and writes in Italian and Spanish and understands French.[12][8][11]
Virtual Human Computer Interaction (VHCI) Laboratory
The Virtual Human-Computer Interaction (VHCI) Lab was established in 2018 by Eugene Ohu to offer immersive reality experiences. The Lab uses virtual reality to teach empathy and compassion through research at the intersection of psychology and technology. The goal is to promote love and unity in Nigeria and make the world a better place.[13] The VHCI Lab is equipped with cutting-edge technology to develop and research virtual reality. It uses Alienware desktops, Alienware laptops, HTC Vive Pro Eye head-mounted displays, Oculus Quest 2 headsets, and Rokoko Motion Capture Suits.[14]
The VCHI lab was awarded a grant of $234,000 by Templeton World Charity Foundation, Inc (TWCF) in 2020 to carry out virtual reality research for a duration of two years.[1] Moreover, in 2022, the VHCI lab established a collaboration with Meta to conduct a Virtual Reality (VR) study across Africa. This initiative is part of a $50 million worldwide investment in research and program partners aimed at fostering collaborative efforts in constructing the metaverse.[15]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Akindele, Ajala (July 2020). "Nigerian wins $234,000 grant to conduct Virtual Reality research". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Dr. Eugene Ohu". Disruptive Africa Conference. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ "Eugene Ohu – Virtual Human Computer Interaction Lab". Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ Media, C. F. A. (2020-07-20). "LBS Faculty Wins $234,000 Grant For Virtual Reality Research". Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ "Journeys in Immersive Technologies, featuring Eugene Ohu, Senior Lecturer, Lagos Business School | DUPRI". dupri.duke.edu. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ Eleanya, Frank (2022-12-05). "LBS partners Meta on virtual reality study to curb ethnic tensions". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ "Immersive Technology: Erasing Spatial Barriers, Mirroring Digital Future of Nigeria – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "Eugene Ohu - Lagos Business School". Lagos Business School - Pan-Atlantic University. 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ Omorogbe, Paul (23 July 2020). "LBS faculty wins $234,000 grant for virtual reality research". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Ohu, Eugene. "Senior Lecturer at the Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University. Working with VR at the Virtual Human Computer Interaction Lab". LinkedIn. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "ORCID". orcid.org. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "NiRA ACADEMY FACULTY". nira.ng. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ "Eugene Ohu – Virtual Human Computer Interaction Lab". Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ "Our Equipment – Virtual Human Computer Interaction Lab". Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ Eleanya, Frank (2022-12-05). "LBS partners Meta on virtual reality study to curb ethnic tensions". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
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