Adeyinka Adewumi | crop science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Adeyinka Adewumi | crop science | Best Researcher Award

Research Associate at  International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Nigeria

Dr. Adeyinka Saburi Adewumi is a Nigerian plant geneticist and breeder with expertise in various aspects of crop science. He is currently a Research Associate at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture in Ibadan, Nigeria. Dr. Adewumi holds a Ph.D. in Crop Science with a specialization in Plant Genetics and Breeding from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

 

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📚 Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. in Crop Science: Plant Genetics and Breeding, University of Cape Coast, Ghana (2018–2022)
  • M.Sc. in Crop Improvement: Genetics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria (2012–2014)
  • B.Agric. in Crop Protection and Environmental Biology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria (2004–2009)

🌍 Professional Experience:

  • Research Associate, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria (2023–Present)
  • Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, University of Cape Coast, Ghana (2022–2023)
  • Ph.D. Research Fellow, IITA and University of Cape Coast, Ghana (2018–2022)
  • Research Supervisor, IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria (2015–2019)

🏆 Honors and Awards:

  • AGNES-BAYER Foundation Research Award Grant (2022)
  • International Foundation for Science (IFS) Research Award Grant (2022)
  • Ph.D. Scholarship under ACADEMY Project of Intra Africa Mobility Scheme (2018)

🧪 Skills:

  • Proficient in DNA extraction and purification techniques
  • Experienced in field and screenhouse trial design
  • Skilled in computational tools such as R programming, Genstat, and SPSS
  • Knowledgeable in crops like yam, cowpea, soybeans, maize, and vegetable crops

👩‍🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Adewumi’s research focuses on unraveling the genetic mysteries of important crops. His work delves into the genetic architecture of post-harvest tuber quality traits in Bush Yam, utilizing association mapping for insights. Additionally, he explores the Genotype x Environment Interaction and Yield Stability of Soybean Genotypes in Nigeria’s diverse environments. Dr. Adewumi’s investigations extend to the status of Yam breeding in the Democratic Republic of Congo and association mapping in multiple yam species for yield-related traits. Through multi-traits selection, he enhances agronomic and tuber quality traits in Bush Yam, contributing significantly to the field. 🌐🧪🌾

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 Windinkonté Seogo | Food Security | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr  Windinkonté Seogo: Food Security
Lecturer at  Université Joseph KI ZERBO, Burkina Faso

Windinkonté Seogo is an accomplished Associate Professor in Economics based in Burkina Faso. Born on February 27, 1987, he holds a Ph.D. in Applied Economics from the Université Ouaga II, Burkina Faso, earned in 2018. His doctoral thesis focused on “Property Rights and Agricultural Production in Burkina Faso.” Dr. Seogo’s academic journey includes a Baccalaureate in Mathematics, a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Agricultural and Environmental Economics, and a DEA/Master II in Economics and Agricultural Policies. He has been actively involved in educational activities since December 2018, serving as a Lecturer at the Kaya University Center, Joseph Ki-Zerbo University.

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👨‍🎓 Education:

PhD in Applied Economics, UFR SEG, Université Ouaga II, Burkina Faso, 2018. Master’s in Agricultural and Environmental Economics, UFR SEG, Université de Koudougou, Burkina Faso, 2011. Bachelor’s in Agricultural and Environmental Economics, UFR SEG, Université de Koudougou, Burkina Faso, 2010. DEUG in Economics, UFR SEG, Université de Koudougou, Burkina Faso, 2009. BAC in Mathematics, Lycée provincial du Zondoma, Burkina Faso, 2007

👨‍🏫 Educational Activities:

Associate Professor in Economics at Centre Universitaire de Kaya (CUK), Université Joseph KI-ZERBO, Burkina Faso. Lecturer since December 2018; Assistant Professor since 09/16/2021. Temporary Teaching and Research Attaché (ATER) at Ouaga II University (2015-2018).

🍇 Research Focus:

Dr. Windinkonté Seogo’s research spans diverse aspects of agricultural and rural economics in Burkina Faso. 🌾 His work investigates the impact of youth skills training programs on employment outcomes in low- and middle-income countries, published in Nature Food 🌍. Additionally, he delves into the determinants of technical efficiency in millet production, land tenure system innovations, and the role of non-farm income in preventing household food insecurity. 📈 Dr. Seogo explores the intricate relationships between land ownership, agricultural productivity, and household welfare, contributing valuable insights to sustainable development in rural Burkina Faso. 🏡🌱

 

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Lawrence Damnyag | Agricultural Policy

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Dr Lawrence Damnyag: Leading Research in Agricultural Policy
Principal Scientist at  CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana, Ghana

🌱🔬Lawrence Damnyag, a Ghanaian born on July 4, 1963, is a distinguished Principal Research Scientist with a Ph.D. in Forest Science-Forest Economics from the University of Eastern Finland (2012). He also holds a Master of Philosophy in Economics from the University of Ghana (2000) and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with Statistics (1996).Currently based in Kumasi, Ghana, Lawrence serves as a Principal Scientist at the CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana and holds a Senior Lecturer position at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. With over 20 years of expertise, his research encompasses farm, forest, and environmental resource valuation, development of decision support tools for forest management, and collaboration with farming communities to promote low carbon initiatives, forest restoration.🌍🌾

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🎓 Education:
  • Ph.D. in Forest Science-Forest Economics, University of Eastern Finland, 2012
  • MPhil in Economics, University of Ghana, 2000
  • BA (Hons) in Economics with Statistics, University of Ghana, 1996
🌐 Training:

Decision Making in Natural Resources Management (Netherlands, 2004).Landscape functions and people: Strategic planning for natural resource governance (Thailand, 2007).Online course on Operationalizing article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement (2023)

👔 Professional Memberships:

European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE).Scandinavian Society of Forest Economics (SSFE)

💼 Current Position:

Principal Research Scientist at CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana; Senior Lecturer at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

🌱 Experience:

Over 20 years of expertise in research, collaborating with African farmers for livelihood enhancement and forest conservation. Holds extensive teaching and thesis supervision experience at the postgraduate level.

Research Focus 🌱🔬

🔬 Lawrence Damnyag’s research revolves around sustainable management of farm, forest, and environmental resources. His work spans diverse areas including:

  • 🌱 Farm, Forest, and Environmental Resources Valuation
  • 🌳 Decision Support Tools for Forest Resources Management
  • 🌾 Low Carbon Farming and Forest Restoration
  • 📊 Economic Modeling of Agro-forestry Systems
  • 🌏 International Forest Policy and Carbon Finance

👥 With over 20 years of experience, he collaborates with African farmers, focusing on livelihood enhancement, conservation, and the intersection of agriculture and forestry for a greener and economically viable future.

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