Eugene Ohu
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| Eugene Ohu | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
| 🏫 Education | University of Benin; University of Calabar; Pontifical University of the Holy Cross |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 👔 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 is a Nigerian researcher.[1] He is a senior lecturer in the Department of Organizational Behaviour/Human Resource Management at Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria. He also serves as the director of the Virtual Human-Computer Interaction Lab (VHCI Lab) at Lagos Business School.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
Education[edit]
Eugene completed his secondary school education at Ika Grammar School, Agbor from 1981 to 1986.[8] He studied Pharmacy at the University of Benin and graduated in 1997. He pursued a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education at the University of Calabar. In 2012, Eugene obtained his doctorate degree in Institutional Social Communications from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome, Italy.[2][9][10]
Career[edit]
Eugene began his career at Netorb Media, Nigeria, a communication firm catering to businesses' internal and external communication needs.[8] In 2014, Eugene began working full-time as a faculty member at the Lagos Business School, teaching Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management.[11]
In 2018, he established the Virtual Human Computer Interaction Laboratory focused on researching how people are affected by the technologies they use at work and leisure. His research interests includes psychology of human-computer interactions, virtual reality, and organizational behavior.[12][1][9][13]
Eugene is a member of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) and has served on the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).[2][14] Also, he is an external examiner at Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business, University of West Indies. Eugene is also affiliated with the following institutions: 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.[14][9][10]
Virtual Human Computer Interaction (VHCI) Laboratory[edit]
The Virtual Human-Computer Interaction (VHCI) lab was established in 2018 to conduct research on the intersection between psychology and technology.[15][16]The lab aims to promote love and unity in Nigeria and make the world a better place.[17] 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.[18]
The VCHI lab recieved a grant of $234,000 from the Templeton World Charity Foundation, Inc (TWCF) in 2020 to carry out virtual reality research.[1] Also, in 2022, the VHCI lab established a collaboration with Meta to conduct a Virtual Reality 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.[19]
Selected Publications[edit]
- I Ohu, E. A., Spitzmueller, C., Zhang, J., Thomas, C. L., Osezua, A., & Yu, J. (2019). When work–family conflict hits home: Parental work–family conflict and child health. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 24(5), 590–601. https://doi.org/10.1037/ocp000014
- Candice L. Thomas, Daniel J. Ingels, Maryam A. Kazmi, Eugene A. Ohu, Carolla Belle, Christiane Spitzmueller. (2022). Adolescents’ problematic internet use in secondary school students in Lagos, Nigeria: A preliminary examination of individual and family-based predictors and consequences, Computers in Human Behavior, Volume 132, ISSN 0747-5632. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2022.107247.
- Yoo, J., Lee, S., & Ohu, E. A. (2022). A cross-cultural analysis of VR gaming psychological needs and motivations: a self-determination theory approach. Managing Sport and Leisure, 1-21.
- Lupinek, J.M.; Yoo, J.; Ohu, E.A.; Bownlee, E. Congruity of Virtual Reality In-Game Advertising. Front. Sports Act. Living 2021, 3, 728749.
- Thomas, C. L., Ingels, D. J., Kazmi, M. A., Ohu, E. A., Belle, C., & Spitzmueller, C. (In Press). Adolescents’ Problematic Internet Use: Examining Individual and Family-based Predictors and Consequences. Computers In Human Behavior.
- Yoo, J.; Ohu, E.A.; Ohu, I. A Cross-Cultural Study of the Influence of Environmental Factors on VR Gamers Experience of Spatial Presence, Enjoyment and Subjective Workload: A Preliminary Study. Available online: https://tmb.apaopen.org/pub/f8ikxe2m/release/1
- Yoo, J., Lee, S., Ohu, E. A., & Brownlee, E. A. (2021). An Analysis of Potential VR Sports Game Consumers’ Prospective Motives. International Journal of Business in Sports, Tourism & Hospitality Management, 3 (1).
- Lupinek, J., Yoo, J., Ohu, E., & Brownlee, E. (2021). Congruity of Virtual Reality In-Game Advertising. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 263. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2021.728749
- Ohu, E., & Dosumu, F. (2021). The other side of a pandemic in I-O psychology research. Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Perspectives on Science and Practice. 14(1-2), 239-243. http://doi.org/10.1017/iop.2021.55
- Ohu, E. (2016). Cultural Intelligence Sounding the Death Knell for Stereotypes in Business Communication. Global Advances in Business Communication Conference & Journal, 5 (2). https://commons.emich.edu/gabc/vol5/iss1/2
References[edit]
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "SST Students Visit Virtual Reality (VR) & Tech Companies - School of Science and Technology". 2023-06-23. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 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.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 "Eugene Ohu - Lagos Business School". Lagos Business School - Pan-Atlantic University. 2018-06-12. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "ORCID". orcid.org. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ "Journeys in Immersive Technologies, featuring Eugene Ohu, Senior Lecturer, Lagos Business School | DUPRI". dupri.duke.edu. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
- ↑ "Immersive Technology: Erasing Spatial Barriers, Mirroring Digital Future of Nigeria – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. 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.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 "NiRA ACADEMY FACULTY". nira.ng. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ↑ "Gaming Social Change Nigeria". Marist College. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
- ↑ Team, Editorial (2023-05-04). "Lagos Business School". Higher Education Digest. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
- ↑ "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.
External Links[edit]
Publications indexed by Google Scholar ORCID Virtual Human Computer Interaction Lab
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