Ishmael Momoh is a geoscientist with extensive experience in petroleum exploration, basin evaluation, and resource development. He earned his undergraduate degree in Geology
from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, before pursuing advanced studies in Petroleum Geoscience at Imperial College London, where he obtained the prestigious
Diploma of Imperial College (DIC). He is also a proud member of the Imperial College London alumni community.

Following his undergraduate studies, Ishmael served as a Research and Teaching Assistant at Fourah Bay College, contributing to academic research and the training of
future geoscientists. In 2011, he joined the Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone, where he played a key role in supporting the country's emerging petroleum sector. Between 2011 and 2013, he worked on several deepwater exploration wells offshore Sierra Leone, gaining valuable experience in frontier basin exploration and petroleum systems evaluation. Throughout his career, Ishmael has participated in numerous international marketing campaigns aimed at promoting investment opportunities in Sierra Leone’s offshore basin and advancing awareness of its hydrocarbon potential. His research interests include deepwater sedimentology, renewable energy, and environmental management.
Beyond his professional pursuits, he is an enthusiastic follower of astrogeology, reflecting his broader interest in the geological processes that shape both Earth and other planetary
bodies.