Mr. ENOH JEANOT FONGOH | Aquifer Geology | Young Scientist Award

Mr. ENOH JEANOT FONGOH | Aquifer Geology | Young Scientist Award

Research Assistant at Aquifer Geology, Institute of Geological and Mining Research, Yaounde, Cameroon

Enoh Jeanot Fongoh is an experienced water resource management expert with proficiency in planning and executing fieldwork, coordinating logistics, compiling, analyzing, and interpreting hydrochemical and environmental data. With a strong ability to prepare investigation reports aligned with project goals, Enoh possesses excellent demonstrative and communication skills. Seeking opportunities to contribute to the growth of emerging regional and global economies, Enoh aims to further expand their knowledge in the field.

Professional Profiles:

Experience:

Mr. Enoh Jeanot Fongoh works at the Water and Climate Research Centre, Institute of Geological and Mining Research in Cameroon as a Research Assistant since April 2018. His responsibilities include designing, executing, and coordinating research operations in water sciences. He collects data for various development projects related to water resource management and contributes to the development of knowledge in water sciences. His work involves studying the interaction and genetic links between surface water and groundwater, as well as the impact of climate change on key processes in the hydrological cycle. Mr. Fongoh is also involved in understanding global changes and disseminating data and up-to-date hydrological products. Additionally, he manages natural water resources.

Education:

Mr. Enoh Jeanot Fongoh is a PhD student in a fellowship program on water resources management using environmental isotopes, jointly at the University of Franche-Comte in France and the University of Douala in Cameroon since November 2019. His research involves GIS training on spatial analysis and map production using ArcGIS and QGIS. He evaluates different components of the hydrological cycle and their implications in climate change and water resources management. Mr. Fongoh identifies the origin and processes of groundwater recharge using environmental stable isotopes for water resources evaluation and management. He also studies aquifer vulnerability and identifies sources of contamination in groundwater systems using nitrogen isotopes and hydrochemistry. Additionally, he characterizes groundwater mineralization and processes controlling groundwater composition using major ions hydrogeochemistry. His work includes manipulation of Ion chromatography system (ICS) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-AES) for anion and cation analyses respectively. Mr. Fongoh is involved in writing scientific reports and publications.

Skills:

Mr. Enoh Jeanot Fongoh possesses a diverse skill set including proficiency in ArcGIS, QGIS, SURFER, GoogleEarth, Adobe Illustrator, Global Mapper, R, AquaChem, DIAGRAMMES, MS Office, spreadsheets, and holds a ‘B’ driver’s license. He is a native English speaker and has an intermediate level of proficiency in French.

Workshops:

Mr. Enoh Jeanot Fongoh has participated in several professional development programs and workshops to enhance his skills and knowledge in the field. He attended an Online Refresher Course on Post-Pandemic Actions in the Water Sector in Africa organized by IHE Delft, Netherlands (10-13 July 2023). He also completed a JICA Knowledge Co-Creation Program (KCCP) on Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction organized by JICA in collaboration with the Japanese government (October 21 to November 26, 2021). Additionally, he participated in a workshop on Ethics in Research, Research and Entrepreneurship, the importance of patent in Research and funding opportunities in research organized by the Cameroon Academy of Young Scientists (August 18, 2021).

Publications:

  1. Groundwater quality constrains and new opportunities for water supply from hard rock aquifers in a fast-expanding city of Sub-Saharan Africa, Yaoundé-Cameroon
    • Journal: Journal of African Earth Sciences
    • Year: 2024-04
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2024.105207
  2. Review of Isotope Hydrology Investigations on Aquifers of Cameroon (Central Africa): What Information for the Sustainable Management of Groundwater Resources?
    • Journal: Water
    • Year: 2023-11-22
    • DOI: 10.3390/w15234056
  3. Hydrogeological proxies of urban weathered hard rock aquifers in Central Africa: Contribution for a sustainable water management and supply in high populated city
    • Publication Type: Preprint
    • Year: 2023-05-15
    • DOI: 10.5194/egusphere-egu23-130
  4. Multitracer approach towards an improved understanding of shallow hard rock aquifers and a more sustainable groundwater management, case of Yaounde, Cameroon
    • Journal: Environmental Earth Sciences
    • Year: 2023-02
    • DOI: 10.1007/s12665-023-10783-9

 

Prof. Guanghua Cai | Geotechnical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Guanghua Cai : Leading Researcher in Geotechnical Engineering

Associate Head at Geotechnical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, China

He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

🎓 Prof. Guanghua Cai earned his Ph.D. from Southeast University in 2017 and has since held positions as a lecturer and associate professor at Nanjing Forestry University, as well as a postdoctoral fellow at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research interests span soft ground improvement, sustainable construction materials, solid waste recycling, and geo-environmental engineering. As a principal investigator (PI), he has led projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions in China, and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-rural Development Science and Technology Project. Prof. Cai is an active member of various committees, including the Youth Working Committee of Environmental Geotechnical Engineering Branch in the Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics & Engineering (CSRME), the Youth Working Committee of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Branch in the Chinese Civil Engineering Society, and the Youth Working Committee of the Foundation Committee of Jiangsu Civil and Architectural Society, as well as the Working Committee of Geotechnical Engineering Branch in the Nanjing Architectural Society. He has authored 30 research papers in internationally renowned journals and holds 25 national-authorized invention patents (including 3 international invention patents). Prof. Cai has been recognized with the First Prize of Science and Technology Progress of the Architectural Society of China and serves as a reviewer for numerous international journals. 📚

Research Innovation:

🔬 Prof. Guanghua Cai has completed and is currently involved in 2 research projects. His work has been cited 74 times in Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, and the Indian Citation Index. He has undertaken 2 consultancy and industry-sponsored projects and published 1 book with an ISBN, encompassing text, reference, chapters, and conference proceedings. The total cost of all his projects amounts to 60,000 USD. Prof. Cai has published 25 patents and has 15 journal publications in SCI and SCIE indexes, with an additional 20 in Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed indexes, and 12 in other indexes. He has graduated 2 research scholars and has 7 ongoing. Over the last 3 years, his cumulative impact factor is 47.916, with an H-index of 5 based on Scopus and Web of Science bibliometrics. Prof. Cai has been an invited speaker/resource person once and has organized 1 research conference/workshop. He has been involved in a total of 12 editorial appointments in journals/conferences and has participated in 5 conference presentations. Prof. Cai has engaged in 1 collaborative activity for research and has received numerous awards and recognitions. He holds functional Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with other universities, industries, and corporates, totaling 1. Additionally, he is a member of 7 professional bodies. His research areas include soil carbonation treatment and foundation improvement. 🏆

Research and Development:

🌱 Prof. Guanghua Cai’s main contributions include the invention of carbonation/stabilization technology for weak soils using reactive MgO. His research investigated the impact of key factors such as MgO content, activity, soil types, and carbonation time on the physicochemical and mechanical properties, as well as the durability of MgO-carbonated soils, proposing optimal conditions for these parameters. Additionally, he established microstructure models of MgO-carbonated weak soils, revealing a comprehensive soil stabilization mechanism involving hydration reaction, ion-exchange adsorption, carbonation reaction, and swell-filling effect.

🔬 Furthermore, Prof. Cai developed novel in-situ carbonation/stabilization construction equipment and processes. This included the invention of two specific construction methods based on the depth of the pre-treated soft soil: mass carbonation/stabilization technology for treating shallow layers (< 3m) of soft soil and carbonated composite pile technology for treating thicker soft soil layers. Corresponding construction equipment and processes were also developed to support these innovative methods. 🏗️

Publications:

Model investigation of the low-carbon MgO-treated soil foundation based on CO2 overall carbonation

Experimental Study on Solidified Lake Sediment Based on Industrial Solid Waste and Construction Waste: Stabilization and Mechanism

Engineering performance and microstructure characteristics of natural marine sediment stabilized with quicklime-activated GGBS under different lime proportions

The Effect of Initial Water Content and Density on the Swelling-Shrinkage and Cracking Characteristics of Compacted Clay

Deep insight into mechanical behavior and microstructure mechanism of quicklime-activated ground granulated blast-furnace slag pastes

Influence of Organic Content on the Mechanical Properties of Organic-Rich Soils Stabilized with CaO-GGBS Binder and PC

Influence Mechanism of Fulvic Acid on the Strength of Cement-Solidified Dredged Sludge

Experimental Study on Carbonation of Cement-Based Materials in Underground Engineering