Bèwadéyir Serge Poda | Medical Entomology | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 14/10/202415/10/2024 by ScienceFather

Dr. Bèwadéyir Serge Poda | Medical Entomology| Best Researcher Award

Research Asistant at Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé, Burkina Faso

A highly accomplished entomologist, Dr. Bèwadéyir Serge Poda , holds a PhD in Applied Biological Sciences (Medical Entomology) from the University Joseph KI-ZERBO, Burkina Faso. With over a decade of dedicated research experience in vector control and malaria transmission, they are currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at Wageningen University & Research, where they study mosquito mating behavior in sympatric swarms. Dr. Bèwadéyir Serge Poda has been actively involved in malaria vector bio-ecology, chemical signaling, and hybrid species interactions. They have contributed significantly to the scientific community through teaching, supervision, and participation in numerous international conferences. Known for their cutting-edge research and impactful scientific communications, they have also reviewed manuscripts for reputable journals such as Parasites & Vectors. Dr. Bèwadéyir Serge Podas work has earned them several prestigious scholarships and grants, solidifying their reputation as a thought leader in the fight against vector-borne diseases.

Profile

Education🎓

PhD in Applied Biological Sciences (Medical Entomology) – University Joseph KI-ZERBO, Burkina Faso, 2021 Master of Microbial and Cellular Biotechnology – University Joseph KI-ZERBO, Burkina Faso, 2014 Bachelor of Fundamental and Applied Biology (Biochemistry and Microbiology) – University Joseph KI-ZERBO, Burkina Faso, 2011 Baccalaureate in Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry – 2007 Their education is rooted in biological sciences, where they have specialized in medical entomology, microbial biotechnology, and biochemistry. With a solid foundation from one of Burkina Faso’s top universities, they have leveraged their education to make meaningful contributions to entomology, particularly in the study of mosquito vectors and malaria transmission. Their interdisciplinary background has enabled them to excel in molecular biology, fieldwork, and bioassays, which are pivotal in understanding disease vectors.

Experience 🔬

Postdoctoral Fellow – Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands, 2022-presen PhD Student – IRSS (Burkina Faso), MIVEGEC-IRD, CNRS (France), 2017-2021 Postgraduate Fellow – IRSS, Burkina Faso, 2014-2017 Master’s Thesis Intern – IRSS, Burkina Faso, 2013-201 Their professional journey reflects their strong expertise in medical entomology and vector control. As a Postdoctoral Fellow, they lead research on the mating behaviors of mosquitoes, including species hybrids. Their PhD and postgraduate work focused on the chemical and visual cues in mosquito mating and the impact of irradiation on mosquito reproduction. They have hands-on experience in mosquito rearing, bioassays, field studies, and molecular techniques. Their career is marked by an active involvement in high-impact research projects aimed at vector-borne disease control.

Awards and Honors🏆

Africa Talent Programme Grant – Wageningen University & Research, 2022-2025 (€291k)International Joint Laboratory on Vector-borne Diseases (LAMIVECT) Grant – 2020 (€3k)West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) Scholarship of Excellence – 2019-2020French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD) PhD Scholarship (ARTS Scholarship) – 2017-2020 Burkina Faso Government PhD Scholarship – 2017-2021 Throughout their career, Dr. Bèwadéyir Serge Poda has been recognized with numerous prestigious grants and scholarships. The Africa Talent Programme grant at Wageningen University supports their research on mosquito mating behaviors. Their excellence in academia earned them the UEMOA scholarship, while their PhD work was supported by the highly competitive IRD ARTS Scholarship. These accolades underscore their innovative contributions to vector biology and control.

Research Focus 🧪

Mating Behaviors of Anopheles Mosquitoes – In-flight mating studies and hybrid interactions Vector Control – Impact of irradiation on mosquito reproductive success and vector competenc Chemical and Visual Cues – Role of long-range chemical signaling in Anopheles mosquito mating Bioassays and Mosquito Rearing – Development of innovative techniques for studying malaria vectors Diet Development – Creating diets using local ingredients for optimal mosquito production in genetic control projects

Conclusion

Given their strong educational foundation, relevant research experience, successful grant acquisition, and active contributions to the scientific community, the candidate is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award. Their ongoing commitment to advancing the field of medical entomology, combined with a few areas for improvement, positions them as a promising and impactful researcher in addressing global health challenges related to vector-borne diseases. By further enhancing their language skills and increasing their publication output, they can solidify their standing as a leader in their field.

Publication Top Notes

Poda, S. B., Nignan, C., Gnankiné, O., Dabiré, R. K., Diabaté, A., Roux, O. (2019). Sex aggregation and species segregation cues in swarming mosquitoes: role of ground visual markers. Parasites & Vectors, 12, 1-15. [Cited by 36]

Mosqueira, B., Soma, D. D., Namountougou, M., Poda, S., Diabaté, A., Ali, O., … (2015). Pilot study on the combination of an organophosphate-based insecticide paint and pyrethroid-treated long lasting nets against pyrethroid resistant malaria vectors in Burkina Faso. Acta Tropica, 148, 162-169. [Cited by 23]

Niang, A., Nignan, C., Poda, B. S., Sawadogo, S. P., Dabiré, K. R., … (2019). Semi-field and indoor setups to study malaria mosquito swarming behavior. Parasites & Vectors, 12, 1-9. [Cited by 17]

Bimbilé Somda, N. S., Poda, B. S., Sawadogo, P. S., Gnankiné, O., Maiga, H., … (2018). Ecology of reproduction of Anopheles arabiensis in an urban area of Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso (West Africa): Monthly swarming and mating frequency and … PLoS One, 13(11), e0205966. [Cited by 16]

Soma, D. D., Poda, S. B., Hien, A. S., Namountougou, M., Sangaré, I., … (2021). Malaria vectors diversity, insecticide resistance and transmission during the rainy season in peri-urban villages of south-western Burkina Faso. Malaria Journal, 20, 1-11. [Cited by 15]

Poda, S. B., Guissou, E., Maïga, H., Bimbile-Somda, S. N., Gilles, J., Rayaisse, J. B., … (2018). Impact of irradiation on the reproductive traits of field and laboratory An. arabiensis mosquitoes. Parasites & Vectors, 11, 1-12. [Cited by 14]

Poda, S. B., Buatois, B., Lapeyre, B., Dormont, L., Diabaté, A., Gnankiné, O., … (2022). No evidence for long-range male sex pheromones in two malaria mosquitoes. Nature Ecology & Evolution, 6, 1676-1686. [Cited by 13]

Nignan, C., Niang, A., Maïga, H., Sawadogo, S. P., Poda, B. S., Gnankine, O., … (2020). Comparison of swarming, mating performance and longevity of male Anopheles coluzzii between individuals fed with different natural fruit juices in laboratory and … Malaria Journal, 19, 1-10. [Cited by 12]

Poda, S. B., Soma, D. D., Hien, A., Namountougou, M., Gnankiné, O., Diabaté, A., … (2018). Targeted application of an organophosphate-based paint applied on windows and doors against Anopheles coluzzii resistant to pyrethroids under real life … Malaria Journal, 17, 1-9. [Cited by 11]

Maïga, H., Mamai, W., Bimbilé Somda, N. S., Wallner, T., Poda, B. S., … (2020). Assessment of a Novel Adult Mass-Rearing Cage for Aedes albopictus (Skuse) and Anopheles arabiensis (Patton). Insects, 11(11), 801. [Cited by 8]

Guissou, E., Poda, S., de Sales Hien, D. F., Yerbanga, S. R., Da, D. F., Cohuet, A., … (2020). Effect of irradiation on the survival and susceptibility of female Anopheles arabiensis to natural isolates of Plasmodium falciparum. Parasites & Vectors, 13, 1-11. [Cited by 7]

Nignan, C., Poda, B. S., Sawadogo, S. P., Maïga, H., Dabiré, K. R., Gnankine, O., … (2022). Local adaptation and colonization are potential factors affecting sexual competitiveness and mating choice in Anopheles coluzzii populations. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 636. [Cited by 5]

Hien, A. S., Soma, D. D., Somé, F. A., Namountougou, M., Poda, S. B., … (2021). Short persistence and vector susceptibility to Ficam 80WP (bendiocarb active ingredient) during pilot application of indoor residual spraying in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Journal of Medical Entomology, 58(2), 781-786. [Cited by 5]

Soma, D. D., Namountougou, M., Sangaré, I., Sawadogo, S. P., Maiga, H., … (2018). Transmission entomologique du paludisme à Nanoro, site de l’essai vaccinal rts’s au Burkina Faso. Revue Africaine et Malgache de Recherche Scientifique/Sciences de la Santé, 5(2). [Cited by 5]

Poda, B. S., Cribellier, A., Feugère, L., Fatou, M., Nignan, C., Hien, D. F. S., Müller, P., … (2024). Spatial and temporal characteristics of laboratory-induced Anopheles coluzzii swarms: shape, structure and flight kinematics. bioRxiv, 2024.03.25.586329. [Cited by 4]

Hien, A. S., Soma, D. D., Sawadogo, S. P., Poda, S. B., Namountougou, M., … (2020). Effect of Bendiocarb (Ficam® 80% WP) on entomological indices of malaria transmission by indoor residual spraying in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Advances in Entomology, 8(4), 158-178. [Cited by 3]

Gupta, S., Cribellier, A., Poda, S. B., Roux, O., Muijres, F. T., Riffell, J. A. (2024). Mosquitoes integrate visual and acoustic cues to mediate conspecific interactions in swarms. Current Biology, 34(18), 4091-4103. e4. [Cited by 2]

Bimbilé Somda, N. S., Maïga, H., Mamai, W., Bakhoum, T., Wallner, T., Poda, S. B., … (2022). Adult mosquito predation and potential impact on the sterile insect technique. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 2561. [Cited by 1]

Poda, S. B., Guissou, E., Gilles, J., Rayaisse, J. B., Lefèvre, T., Roux, O., Dabire, R. K. (2017). Impact of irradiation on reproductive performance of wild and laboratory Anopheles arabiensis mosquitoes. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 97, 53. [Cited by 1]

Cribellier, A., Poda, B. S., Dabiré, R. K., Diabaté, A., Roux, O., Muijres, F. T. (2024). The complex swarming dynamics of malaria mosquitoes emerges from simple minimally-interactive behavioral rules. bioRxiv, 2024.08.31.610631.

Prof Dr Rosemary Gray | Arts and Humanities

Posted on 29/11/202302/12/2023 by ScienceFather

🎉🏆 Congratulations, Prof Dr Rosemary Gray, on Your Outstanding Achievement as the Best Researcher! 🏆🎉

Prof Dr Rosemary Gray : Leading Researcher in Arts and Humanities

Professor Emerita/Research Professor in Arts and Humanities from University of Pretoria, South Africa

Congratulations, Prof Dr Rosemary Gray, on winning the esteemed Best Researcher Award from Sciencefather! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done!

Prof Dr Rosemary Gray, a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a Professor Emerita/Research Professor in Arts and Humanities from University of Pretoria, South Africa. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

Professional Profiles:

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED 🎓📚

DLitt. et Phil.

Field of Study: English
Higher Education Institution: Unisa
Year: 1989
Distinctions: N/A

MA (Master of Arts)

Field of Study: English
Higher Education Institution: Unisa
Year: 1984
Distinctions: Cum laude

BA Honours (Bachelor of Arts Honours)

Field of Study: English
Higher Education Institution: Unisa
Year: 1982
Distinctions: Distinctions in South African Literatures & Medieval Literature

Senior Teachers’ Diploma BA

Field of Study: English & History
Higher Education Institution: University of Cape Town
Year: 1962
Distinctions: Distinctions in all 8 papers

BA (Bachelor of Arts)

Field of Study: English & History
Higher Education Institution: University of Cape Town
Year: 1961
Distinctions: Distinction in Sociology

🏆 Congratulations on your outstanding academic achievements! Each qualification represents a significant milestone, showcasing dedication, excellence, and a passion for English, History, and literature. Well done! 🌟

WORK EXPERIENCE TO DATE 📅🏢

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Capacity/Work: External Examiner
Period: September 2022 – Present

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Capacity/Work: Co-supervisor of Doctoral Thesis
Period: July 2022 – Present

Unisa

Capacity/Work: Independent Contractor; Managing Editor of International Journal of African Renaissance Studies
Period: September 2013 – April 2017

University of Pretoria

Capacity/Work:

Professor
Departmental Research Leader
Post-doctoral Research Leader
Faculty Computer Committee Member
Faculty Higher Degree Committee Member
Acting Head of Department
First Year Coordinator
Period: January 1993 – December 2005, Various short periods in 1999-2001

University of Pretoria

Capacity/Work:

Senior Lecturer
Lecturer
Junior Lecturer
Period: January 1984 – December 1992

Unisa / Pretoria Boys’ High / Transvaal Education Department

Capacity/Work:

Lecturer
English Teacher
Matric. Examiner (Project School)
Period: April 1979 – December 1983, Concurrent with Unisa from July 1979 – December 1981

Rhodesian Education Department to A level

Capacity/Work:

Head of English
House Mistress
Period: January 1963 – March 1979

👩‍🏫📚 This diverse and extensive work history showcases a rich career in academia, encompassing roles in teaching, research leadership, and various administrative capacities. The wide range of experiences reflects a deep commitment to education and scholarly activities.

TEACHING ACTIVITIES:

Courses presented

Post-Doctoral Research Courses:
- Research on Sindiwe Magona & Maya Angelo
- Philosophy of Literature
- Post-doctoral research 2000-2005 Dr S Koyana
- Post-doctoral research 2002-2003 Dr Fatima Festic

Master’s Level Course:
- MA in South African and Pan African Literatures in English
- Masters; Programme Coordinator/ designer/ internal examiner
Honours Level Courses:
- Anglo-Saxon and Middle English
- Pan African Literatures
- Theory of Literature
- South African Literature
- Civil War in Africa and its Literary Representations
- Prison Literature
Undergraduate Level Courses:
- South African Literature (1st to 3rd years)
- History of Language (2nd year)
- Poetry (1st to 3rd years)
- Drama (1st to 3rd years)
- The Canon (1st to 3rd years)
- Communication in Organizations (1st year)
- English 101, 102, 200, and 301 (All undergraduate years)

Other Education and Pedagogic Courses

Distance Education
- Year: 1994-2003
- Institution: University of Pretoria
Computer Aided Instruction
- Year: 1988-1990
- Institution: University of Pretoria
Eesterust Project for English Outreach
- Year: 1988-1984
- Institution: University of Pretoria
Entrance Screening Tests for ENG101
- Year: 1990-1999
- Institution: University of Pretoria
First Year Forum
- Year: 1997
- Institution: University of Cape Town
MA Forum UP
- Year: 1995
- Institution: University of Pretoria

TEACHING OUTPUTS:

Educational publications and products

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Also under books

Gray, Rosemary Alice. Hunger for the Light: The Challenges of an African Life. (forthcoming) Ssali publishing/Unisa Press. 292pp. ISBN 9780639748306 print; e-book 9780639748313
Gray, Rosemary Alice. Ed. Echoes from the Wilderness 2022. Ssali Publishing/Unisa Press. 60pp. ISBN 9781776411887
Gray, Rosemary and Lisa Combrinck. Eds. 2022. Awkward Truth-Tellers. (forthcoming)
Gray, Rosemary and Rajendra Chetty. Eds. 2021. Commemorative Snapshots: Recalibrating Our Blue Diamond. Johannesburg: Ssali Publishers Ltd. 203pp. ISBN 9780620976800.
Gray, Rosemary, Martin Rupiya, Lesiba Teffo, and Shadrack Gutto. Eds. 2021. A Glass Half Full or Half Empty: The challenges of democratic elections and succession in Africa. 2nd ed. Fourways: Ssali Publishers Ltd. 374pp. ISBN9 781991200785.
Gray, Rosemary Alice. 2021. The Tough Alchemy of Ben Okri: The writer as conceptual artist. London: Bloomsbury Academic Publishers, 300pp. 978-1-350-15299-1

Bèwadéyir Serge Poda | Medical Entomology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Bèwadéyir Serge Poda | Medical Entomology| Best Researcher Award

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Education🎓

Experience 🔬

Awards and Honors🏆

Research Focus 🧪

Conclusion

Prof Dr Rosemary Gray | Arts and Humanities

🎉🏆 Congratulations, Prof Dr Rosemary Gray, on Your Outstanding Achievement as the Best Researcher! 🏆🎉

Prof Dr Rosemary Gray : Leading Researcher in Arts and Humanities

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