Olanrewaju Olaogun

Olanrewaju Olaogun is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Merrimack College. His research focuses on improving engineering education through understanding cognitive, affective, and motivational factors influencing student learning. He specializes in quantitative methods, systematic literature reviews, and advanced statistical analyses to study learning models and educational interventions.

Education

• Ph.D., Engineering, University of Georgia (Athens, GA)
• M.S., Electrical Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology (Melbourne, FL)
• B.Engr., Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Benin (Benin-City, Nigeria)

Research Interests

Dr. Olaogun explores conceptual change mechanisms in engineering education, student motivation and belonging, cognitive engagement in virtual reality (VR) environments, and the development of educational assessment tools like the Electric Circuit Concepts Diagnostic (ECCD). His work bridges educational theory with practical applications, emphasizing technology's role in enhancing learning outcomes.

Recent Trends in Publications

His recent work emphasizes systemic reviews of conceptual change factors, predictive modeling of academic belonging, and VR-based learning environments. He consistently addresses motivational psychology constructs like self-efficacy and achievement goals, often using structural equation modeling and psychometric analyses.

Grants & Advising

No specific grants or advising roles are detailed in the provided text, though his research suggests collaborative projects with institutions like IEEE and ASEE.