Simeon Tchakonte | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr Simeon Tchakonte , University of Buea, Cameroon

Dr. Simeon Tchakonte’s extensive educational background, qualifications, and contributions to the field of Hydrobiology and Environmental Health, he appears to be a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Here’s a formatted summary highlighting his qualifications and research achievements:

Publication Profile

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Education and Training

Dr. Simeon Tchakonte holds a PhD in Animal Biology (2016) from the University of Yaoundé I, specializing in Hydrobiology and Environment. He also obtained his MSc (2010) and BSc (2008) in the same field from the same institution. His academic journey began with a Baccalauréat D in 2005.

Qualifications and Research Focus

As an expert in Hydrobiology and Environmental Health, Dr. Tchakonte’s research primarily addresses water pollution, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), and the epidemiology of waterborne diseases. His work emphasizes water quality assessment using biological indicators, biodiversity conservation, and water treatment. His skills in biostatistics and modeling enhance his ability to analyze aquatic organisms’ responses to environmental changes.

Professional Experience

Dr. Tchakonte currently serves as a Medical Research Assistant at Plenitude Clinic, and as a Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Buea, where he teaches courses on data analysis and aquatic ecosystem conservation. He also has part-time positions at the University of Douala and the Institute of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences.

Research Experience and Funding

He has significant research experience, having received funding for projects such as the ASPIRE Research Grant for studying freshwater crustaceans in the Dja Rainforest. He also secured laboratory equipment through the IDEA WILD Grant Programme for his research on bioindicators of land-use pressure.

International Engagement

Dr. Tchakonte actively participates in international workshops and conferences. His recent work includes contributions to the FISH4ACP initiative and presentations at conferences discussing the application of artificial intelligence in biomonitoring.

Selected Publications

1. Influence of Tides on Health Risks: Explores the dissemination of intestinal helminths along Kribi beaches, highlighting public health concerns.
2. Machine Learning in Freshwater Studies: Utilizes AI models to assess the population dynamics of the invasive snail Physa acuta in polluted urban streams.
3. Water Quality and Plankton Communities: Analyzes the impact of the Memve’ele hydroelectric dam on the River Ntem’s ecosystem.
4. New Protozoan Species: Describes four new species of Hysterocinetida from earthworms in the lower Nyong estuary.

Publication Top Notes

Influence of tides on the dissemination and related health risks of intestinal helminths along the Kribi beaches (Atlantic Coast, Southern Cameroon)

Using machine learning models to assess the population dynamic of the freshwater invasive snail Physa acuta Draparnaud, 1805 (Gastropoda: Physidae) in a tropical urban polluted streams-system

Four new species of Hysterocinetida (Protozoa: Ciliophora) from the digestive tract of earthworms collected to the lower Nyong estuary (South Coast, Cameroon)

Evaluation of the health risks linked to two swimming pools regularly frequented from the city of Yaounde in Cameroon (Central Africa)

Diversity, dynamic and ecology of freshwater snails related to environmental factors in urban and suburban streams in Douala–Cameroon (Central Africa)

Conclusion

Dr. Tchakonte’s comprehensive qualifications, innovative research contributions, and commitment to environmental sustainability position him as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.