Joseph Hella | Small farmers

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Assoc Prof Dr Joseph Hella: Leading Researcher in Small farmers
Associate Professor at  Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania

🌱🍲Dr. Joseph Philip HELLA, a Tanzanian national, was born in Mahenge – Morogoro, Tanzania. He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics and Natural Resource Management from the University of Gent (Belgium), awarded in December 2002. Prior to his doctoral studies, he earned an M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics from Sokoine University (Tanzania) in August 1992 and a B.Sc. in Agricultural Rural Economy in November 1987.Prof. HELLA has been associated with Sokoine University of Agriculture since October 1994, where he currently serves as an Associate Professor in Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness. His academic responsibilities include teaching Agribusiness project planning, Farm Management and Accounts, Research Methods, and Natural Resource Economics to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.📘

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🎓 Academic Qualifications:
  • PhD: University of Gent (Belgium) – Dec. 2002 (Agricultural Econ & Natural Resource)
  • MSc: Sokoine University (Tanzania) – Aug. 1992 (Agricultural Economics – Marketing)
  • B.Sc: Sokoine University (Tanzania) – Nov 1987 (Agric. – Rural Economy.)
  • Diploma: MATI Mlingano (Tanzania & Holland) – June 1982 (Farm Management)
👨‍🏫 Current Post at Sokoine University of Agriculture:

Academic: Associate Professor, Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness. Non-Academic Roles: Member Editorial Board – Eastern and Southern Africa Journal of Agricultural Economics & Development. Chairperson – Research and Publication Committee of the School of Agricultural Economics and Business Studies (SAEB)

📚 Teaching Experience:

Farm Management Economics, Agriculture Education, Extension, and more. Specialization in Agribusiness Project Planning, Farm Management, and Accounts. Teaching at Sokoine University since Nov 1994.

🔬 Research Experience:

Diverse research projects, including cowpea improvement, sustainable agriculture, and climate-smart practices. External Examiner for various universities.

👨‍💼 Employment Record:

Ministry of Agriculture (1982-1984). Tanganyika Wattle Company (1988-1992). Tanzania Nutfields Limited (1992-1993). Institute of Rural Development and Planning (1993-1994). Sokoine University of Agriculture (1994 – Present)

🌱 Consultancy Experience:

Mid Term Review for Climate Resilient Agribusiness for Tomorrow (CRAFT) project (2022). Cost-Benefit Analysis of Irrigation for High-Value Crops at Farm For the Future (FFF) Tanzania Ltd (2020). Rapid mapping of access berries to marketing value chain for Consumption of Resilient Orphan Crop Products for Healthier Diets (CROPS4HD) (2021). Social Economic and Market Analysis in selected districts in Tanzania (2018-19). Rapid market assessment of cashewnut crop along the value chain in Tanzania (2019). Feasibility And Action Planning For QDS Support Systems In Tanzania (TOAM Dar es Salaam, Tanzania). Review of FAO activities in Tanzania focusing on Climate change and environment (2016)

🌱 Research & Supervision:

Current projects include cowpea improvement, access to seeds, sustainable agriculture, and more. Supervision of numerous MSc and PhD students in various agricultural and economic topics. This curriculum vitae showcases a rich academic and professional journey, blending teaching, research, and consultancy seamlessly. Dr. Hella’s contributions span various fields, from sustainable agriculture to climate resilience, making a significant impact in Tanzania and beyond.

🌱 Research Focus:

Dr. Hella’s research spans the realms of sustainable agriculture and climate resilience, addressing crucial issues in Ethiopia, Malawi, and Tanzania. His work explores the intricate dynamics of seed systems development, navigating diverse expectations for improved food security. In the Southern Highland Zone of Tanzania, he delves into the tangible benefits of combining Climate Smart Agriculture practices, showcasing evidence of enhanced food security.🌱🌾

 

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Jailane Aquino | Food Security

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Prof Jailane Aquino: Leading Research in Food Security
Professor at  Federal University of Paraíba, Brazil

🌱🔬Dr. Jailane de Souza Aquino is a distinguished Professor at the Department of Nutrition, Federal University of Paraíba, Brazil, where she has been serving since 2006. As the Head Researcher of the Experimental Nutrition Laboratory, she leads groundbreaking studies focusing on nutritional interventions in rats induced with chronic non-communicable diseases across different life stages. Dr. Aquino is also a dedicated mentor, advising medical students on exchange in Brazil through IFMSA-Score Research Exchange.🌍🌾

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👨‍🎓 Education:

Dr. Jailane de Souza Aquino’s academic journey is marked by excellence and diverse expertise. She earned her Doctorate in Nutrition from the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco in 2011, focusing on the physical and chemical evaluation of buriti oil in rats and its utilization in cookie formulations. Under the guidance of Advisor Tânia Lúcia Montenegro Stamford, she delved into the experimental aspects of this research.

Prior to her doctoral studies, Dr. Aquino completed her Master’s in Science and Technology of Food at the Universidade Federal da Paraíba in 2007. Her thesis, under the mentorship of João Andrade da Silva, explored the technical viability of industrializing infertile ostrich eggs.

Her academic journey includes a Specialization in Exercise Physiology from the Universidade Veiga de Almeida in Rio De Janeiro (2006), where she investigated the hormonal response to resistance training during short-term creatine supplementation under the guidance of Advisor Alexandre Sérgio Silva.

Dr. Aquino’s educational foundation in nutrition was laid during her undergraduate studies at the Universidade Federal da Paraíba, where she graduated in 2003. Throughout her academic pursuits, she received a scholarship from the Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico.

This well-rounded educational background, coupled with her extensive research and contributions, has shaped Dr. Aquino into a distinguished figure in the field of nutrition and experimental studies. 🎓🔬

Awards:

Dr. Jailane de Souza Aquino’s impressive career is adorned with numerous accolades, showcasing her outstanding contributions to the field of nutrition and experimental research. Some of her notable awards include:

  • 2022 Neuronutri Honorable Mention:
    • “Jejum de Dias Alternados Minimiza Parâmetro Tipo Ansiouso em Ratos Wistar”
    • “Protocolos de Jejum Intermitente Modificam a Tolerância à Glicose e Insulina de Ratos Wistar”
  • 2021 1º Congresso Internacional de Intervenção na Saúde e no Exercício (CIISE) Honorable Mention:
    • “Jejum Intermitente Associado ao Exercício Aeróbico Diminui Comportamento Depressivo em Ratos Wistar”
  • 2019 UFPB Young Researcher Award:
    • “A Suplementação com Mucuna pruriens Pode Alterar Parâmetros Bioquímicos de Ratos Wistar Obesos?”
    • “Composição Corporal e Parâmetros Murinométricos de Ratos Wistar Obesos Suplementados com Mucuna pruriens”
  • 2018 Various Honorable Mentions and Awards:
    • “Comparação de Modelos Dietéticos na Indução de Alterações na Microbiota Intestinal de Ratos Wistar”
    • “Efeito do Consumo de Jambo (Syzygium malaccense) sobre o Perfil Lipídico de Ratos Wistar Dislipidêmicos”
    • “Efeito do Consumo em Curto Prazo de Diferentes Óleos Vegetais sobre o Status de Vitaminas Antioxidantes em Ratos”
  • 2018 XIV Congresso Internacional de Nutrição Funcional Award:
    • “Influência da Dislipidemia Materna durante a Gestação e Lactação sobre a Função Intestinal e o Metabolismo Lipídico Materno e da Sua Prole”
  • 2017 II Simpósio Nordestino em Neurociências, Nutrição e Desenvolvimento Humano Honorable Mention:
    • “Efeito Ansiolítico de Dois Compostos de Zinco em Ratos Wistar Sadios”
  • 2017 Prêmio Nelson Chaves:
    • “Suplementação de Dois Compostos de Zn e seu Efeito no Controle Glicêmico, Lipídico e Oxidativo em Ratos”
  • 2016 I Congresso Internacional de Nutrição Funcional e Nutrignômica Honorable Mention:
    • Awarded for oral presentation
  • 2016 I Simpósio Internacional sobre Nutrição, Atividade Física e Saúde Honorable Mention:
    • Recognized during the symposium
  • 2015 XXIII ENIC Award:
    • “Propriedade Prebiótica de Resíduos de Frutas Tropicais Avaliada em Ratos Sadios”
  • 2014 ENID – Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB) Award:
    • Iniciação à Docência 2014

These awards highlight Dr. Aquino’s exceptional work in areas such as intermittent fasting, nutritional interventions, and the prebiotic properties of tropical fruit residues. 🏆🔬

Research Focus 🌱🔬

Dr. Jailane de Souza Aquino’s research spans a diverse array of topics, showcasing her versatile expertise in nutrition and experimental studies. Her investigations include the antioxidant and lipid-lowering effects of buriti oil, the potential of acerola by-products in mitigating lipid, glucose, and inflammatory changes, and the neurobehavioral and intestinal health effects of extra virgin coconut oil in obesity-induced rats. She explores the impact of intermittent fasting and aerobic exercise on oxidative parameters and muscle damage, as well as the consequences of maternal high-fat diet on the neurobehavioral and inflammatory parameters of adult female rat offspring. Dr. Aquino’s work extends to the anti-obesity effects of non-conventional edible plants like foroba, emphasizing a holistic approach to health and nutrition. 🌱🔬

 

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