Professional Summary
Eng. Ogechi Pauline Uzor, née Alakwem, is a Nigerian Registered Hydrologic Engineer and Water Resources Specialist with more than 10 years of professional experience in hydrology, hydraulic design, GIS-based watershed analysis, flood and erosion control, climate-resilient drainage planning, environmental management, and sustainable urban infrastructure development. She holds a Master of Engineering in Water Resources Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Owerri, where she graduated with First Class distinction, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Soil and Water Engineering from Imo State University. Her professional career demonstrates a rare combination of field hydrology, hydraulic engineering, GIS modelling, environmental planning, donor-funded project experience, and practical urban infrastructure design. She has contributed to major national and international assignments, including UN-Habitat drainage assessment work, World Bank-supported ACRESAL and NEWMAP projects, NIHSA river system studies, erosion-control engineering reviews, catchment management planning, and hydrological studies across multiple Nigerian states. Ogechi is highly skilled in SWAT, ArcGIS, QGIS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ArcHydro, Global Mapper, discharge estimation, watershed modelling, water balance analysis, flood-risk assessment, sustainable drainage systems, climate adaptation, and evidence-based infrastructure planning. Her work is especially important for African cities and watersheds facing flooding, gully erosion, poor drainage, urban expansion, climate stress, and the urgent need for integrated water resources governance. As a COREN Registered Engineer, MNSE member, APWEN corporate member, and contributor to women-led engineering and renewable-energy networks, she represents the strength, intelligence, and leadership of African women in water resources engineering. Her profile brings strong value to AquaLinked / Water for Africa Experts as a trusted specialist in hydrology, GIS, flood management, erosion control, and climate-resilient water infrastructure.
Key Expertise
Major Projects and Contributions
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Hydrologic Engineer – Siraj Nig. LTD
Leads hydrologic and hydraulic designs for engineering projects in Abuja, ensuring technical quality, design reliability, climate resilience, and compliance with professional engineering standards. -
Urban Infrastructure and Drainage Expert – UN-Habitat Aba Drainage Assessment
Developed drainage assessment work for Aba City, including spatial analysis, identification of critical drainage intervention areas, integration of green infrastructure, climate-resilient design recommendations, water-quality improvement concepts, and strategic input for the Aba Drainage Master Plan. -
Hydrologist and GIS Specialist – FCT ACRESAL Catchment Management Plan
Led hydrological and water balance analysis using ArcGIS and SWAT for the FCT ACRESAL Catchment Management Plan, producing technical reports and GIS-based evidence to support catchment planning and sustainable land and water management. -
Engineering Reviewer – Kogi ACRESAL Erosion Control Projects
Reviewed and validated detailed engineering designs for erosion control projects under Kogi ACRESAL, including hydrologic calculations, hydraulic checks, discharge estimation, catchment mapping, slope analysis, and GIS-based technical verification. -
Hydrologist – Cross River Basin Development Authority Catchment Studies
Assessed hydrological and meteorological monitoring stations within the Cross River Basin Development Authority catchment, prepared hydrological reports, carried out discharge measurements, and developed GIS-based river basin maps. -
Project Manager – Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency River System Studies
Managed river system and flow studies for the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, overseeing hydrological analysis, project operations, scheduling, client coordination, and delivery of technical outputs. -
Hydrologist – NEWMAP Flood and Erosion Control Projects
Conducted hydrological studies, discharge estimation, GIS analysis, erosion assessment, flood-control design support, community engagement, and technical reporting for multiple Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project assignments. -
Mission Coordinator – Multistate Erosion Control Design Teams
Coordinated multidisciplinary design teams for erosion control projects across several Nigerian states, linking engineering design, field validation, community consultation, and client engagement for stronger project outcomes. -
Hydrologic Analyst – Imo State NEWMAP Survey, Study and Design Services
Provided hydrological analysis, GIS mapping, field data support, and study inputs for erosion-control survey and design assignments under Imo State NEWMAP. -
Research and Academic Support – Federal University of Technology Owerri
Supported hydrology and water resources research, laboratory analysis, academic reporting, seminar organization, data collection, and research development in a university environment. -
Research Publication on Soil Loss Estimation Using RUSLE
Co-authored research on potential soil loss rates in Urualla, Nigeria using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation, contributing to erosion-risk assessment and sustainable land management knowledge. -
Research Publication on GIS-Based Gully Erosion Watershed Assessment
Contributed to GIS-based multi-criteria evaluation research for assessing the Urualla gully erosion watershed, strengthening technical knowledge in erosion modelling and watershed planning. -
Research Publication on Crop Evapotranspiration and CROPWAT Modelling
Contributed to research comparing crop evapotranspiration measurement using a drainage lysimeter and CROPWAT 8.0 modelling, supporting irrigation planning and agricultural water management. -
Research Publication on IDF Curve Development for Eastern Catchments
Contributed to research on Intensity-Duration-Frequency curve development for parts of eastern catchments using ArcView GIS, supporting rainfall analysis, stormwater design, and hydrological planning.