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.

Assoc Prof Dr. Phan Van: Leading Researcher in Science

Head of Department at Science , Vietnam Maritime University, Vietnam

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:

He academic journey has been defined by a profound dedication to the field of Maritime Education and Transportation Systems. Currently, He serve as a Professor at Vietnam Maritime University in Haiphong, Vietnam, a role He have held since August 2018. Prior to this, He pursued Ph.D. in Maritime Transportation System Education at Mokpo National Maritime University in Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, South Korea, from August 2015 to August 2018. Here, he delved deep into the complexities of maritime transportation systems, enriching my understanding of this critical area. He educational pursuit began with a Master’s degree in the Faculty of Navigation at Vietnam Maritime University, where I honed He foundational knowledge from August 2010 to June 2013. These academic endeavors have not only equipped me with the expertise to navigate the intricate waters of maritime education but have also instilled in a passion to continue pushing the boundaries of knowledge in this vital field. 🌊📚

Phan Van Hung ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

Cited by: All: 47, Since 2018: 46
Citations: 47 (All), 46 (Since 2018)
h-index: 4 (All), 4 (Since 2018)
i10-index: 1 (All), 1 (Since 2018)

These metrics showcase the impact of Van Hung ‘s work within the academic community, demonstrating the number of citations his publications have received and the influence of his research output.

Employment:

Since March 2010, I have had the privilege of contributing to the academic landscape as a member of the faculty at Vietnam Maritime University in Haiphong, Vietnam. In this role within the Faculty of Navigation, I have been dedicated to imparting knowledge and fostering the development of future professionals in the maritime industry. My tenure at Vietnam Maritime University has been marked by a commitment to excellence in education, where I have strived to cultivate a rich learning environment that nurtures both academic growth and practical skills. This journey has allowed me to engage with students, colleagues, and the maritime community, enriching my understanding of the field while also contributing to its advancement. Each day presents new opportunities to inspire and be inspired by the maritime leaders of tomorrow, and I look forward to continuing this journey of knowledge and discovery. 🌊📚

Research Achievements:

In a bid to safeguard marine ecosystems from the threats posed by biological organisms transported via ballast water, the International Maritime Organization established the International Convention on the Control and Management of Ballast Water and Ship Sediments in 2004. This convention has spurred significant research and development efforts, with UV radiation emerging as a promising method due to its effectiveness and alignment with convention requirements. However, the large capacity of UV reactors in ballast water treatment systems often necessitates multiple high-power UV lamps, leading to substantial energy consumption and costs. To address these challenges, this study focuses on the development of a controller for UV reactors in ship-based ballast water treatment systems. The aim is to optimize UV radiation control, thereby extending the lifespan of UV lamps, reducing energy consumption, and ensuring effective disinfection. Experimental findings from ship-based trials demonstrate the efficacy of the developed UV controller, highlighting its potential to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of ballast water treatment systems. 🚢🔬

Publications:

An analysis of available solutions for commercial vessels to comply with IMO strategy on low sulphur

Published in Energy in 2020 with 14 citations.

Distribution of oil spill response capability through considering probable incident, environmental sensitivity and geographical weather in Vietnamese waters

Published in Energy in 2018 with 6 citations.

Cooperative response to marine hazardous and noxious substances and oil spill incidents in the ASEAN region

Published in Energy in 2019 with 5 citations.

Negative refractive index-shaped lens antenna with straight line condition for wide angle beam scanning

Published in Energy in 2022 with 4 citations.

Caustics and beam steering calculations of negative refractive index lens antenna by the ray tracing method

Published in Energy in 2020 with 4 citations.

Sea navigation-based Thai Canal implication: an analysis of its effect on the Vietnamese maritime industry

Published in Energy in 2020 with 4 citations.

Bèwadéyir Serge Poda | Medical Entomology | Best Researcher Award