Charles Osheku

Dr. Charles Attah Osheku was the Director of the Centre for Space Transport and Propulsion, Epe, Lagos, an activity Centre of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Nigeria. He obtained BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the Obafemi Awolowo University; MSc and PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Engineering Mechanics) from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. He was the incumbent Chairman of the Lagos Branch of Nigeria Society of Engineers\\\' (NSE) Space Engineering Division and a Board Member of the Division. Dr Osheku was a Research Expert in Rockets and Missiles Solid Fuel Physics, Solid Rocket Engines Design, Structural, Flow and Combustion-induced Vibrations, Aircraft and Jet Noise Modelling and Dissipation and Vibration of Laminated Structures. Dr Osheku has 63 scientific papers to his credit, published in reputable International Journals, ASME International Offshore Mechanics Conferences. He is a COREN (Nigeria) - registered Engineer and a professional member of ASME and AIAA. Note from the publisher: It is with great sadness and regret that we inform the contributing authors and future readers of this book that the Editor, Dr. Charles Attah Osheku passed away during the publishing process of the book and before having a chance to see its publication. Dr. Osheku was IntechOpen\'s long term collaborator and edited his first book with us in 2018 (\'\'Lamination\'\'). The book \'\'Ballistics\'\' was his secont edited volume and contains his third published chapter with us. The fruitful collaboration continued until his final days. We would like to acknowledge Dr. Osheku\'s contribution to scientific publishing, which he made during years of dedicated work and express our gratitude for his pleasant cooperation with us.