Prof Dr. Idrissa Kabore | Environmental Science | Excellence in Research
Prof Dr. Idrissa Kabore, UJKZ , Burkina Faso
Prof. Dr. Idrissa Kaboré is a senior lecturer and researcher with extensive experience in hydrobiology, animal biology, and environmental science. His work emphasizes freshwater ecology, bioassessment, and natural resources management, contributing significantly to ecological research in Burkina Faso. He actively advises students at Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD levels, shaping the next generation of environmental scientists.
Publication profile
Education
Dr. Kaboré earned his PhD from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna in 2016, specializing in hydrobiology. Before that, he completed a Diploma of Advanced Studies (DEA) in Animal Biology and Ecology at the University of Ouagadougou in 2011. His academic journey began with a Master’s degree in Biological Sciences (2008) and a Bachelor of Sciences (2007) from the same university, marking a consistent focus on biological and ecological sciences throughout his education.
Professional Experience:
With years of experience in research and project management, Prof. Kaboré has been involved in fieldwork, data mining, and training junior and senior researchers in multidisciplinary projects. His expertise extends to environmental risk assessment, making him a sought-after consultant in evaluating ecological impacts. His involvement in field training and environmental risk consultations showcases his active role in both academic and applied research sectors.
Research Interests
Dr. Kabore’s research focuses on hydrobiology, animal ecology, freshwater ecology, bioassessment, and natural resources management. His work addresses critical issues in environmental science, with a particular focus on bioassessment techniques for evaluating ecosystem health. This is evident in his numerous publications, where he has contributed innovative methods for using macroinvertebrates to assess the ecological status of aquatic ecosystems, particularly in the Sahel region of West Africa.
Publications
Kabore Idrissa, L Sawadogo, V Bancé, L Tampo, S Sanogo, A Ouéda, O Moog, A.H. Melcher. (2024). Development of a macroinvertebrate-based biotic scoring system to assess the health of riverine ecosystems in the Sahel area, Burkina Faso. African Journal of Aquatic Science, 49(1), 1-12.
Kabore Idrissa, A. Ouéda, O. Moog, P. Meulenbroek, L. Tampo, V. Bancé, A. H. Melcher. (2022). A benthic invertebrate-based biotic index to assess the ecological status of West African Sahel Rivers. Journal of Environmental Management, 307, Article 114503.
Kabore Idrissa, Lallébila Tampo, Victor Bancé, Clément Daboneé, Mano Komandan, Halamoussa Joëlle Ayoro, Adama Ouéda. (2022). Preliminary biological data of Sahel wetland ecosystems in Burkina Faso: Implications for ecological health assessment. Frontiers in Conservation Science, 3, Article 913333.
Bancé Victor, Ouéda Adama, Kaboré Idrissa, Ouédraogo Idrissa, Mano Komandan, Peter D.M. Weesie, Kabré B. Gustave. (2021). Influence of micro-habitats on the distribution of macroinvertebrates in the Ziga Reservoir, Burkina Faso, West Africa. International Journal of Aquatic Biology, 9(13), 177-186.
Tampo L, Kabore Idrissa, Alhassan EH, Ouéda A, Bawa LM, Djaneye-Boundjou G. (2021). Benthic macroinvertebrates as ecological indicators: Their sensitivity to water quality and human disturbances in a tropical river. Frontiers in Water, 3, Article 662765.
Lallébila Tampo, Iuliana Mihaela Lazar, Kabore Idrissa, Adama Oueda, Kossitse Venyo Akpataku, Gbandi Djaneye-Boundjou, Limam Moctar Bawa, Gabriel Lazar, Wendengoudi Guenda. (2020). A multimetric index for aquatic ecosystem health assessment based on macroinvertebrates for the Zio River Basin in Togo. Limnologica, 83, Article 125783.
Meulenbroek P, Stranz S, Oueda A, Sendzimir J, Mano K, Kabore Idrissa, Ouedraogo R, Melcher A. (2019). Fish communities, habitat use, and human pressures in the Upper Volta Basin, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Sustainability, 11, Article 5444.
Kabore Idrissa, Moog O., Ouéda A., Sendzimir J., Ouédraogo R., Guenda W., Melcher A. H. (2018). Developing reference criteria for the ecological status of West African rivers. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 190(1), Article 2.
Kabore Idrissa, Moog O, Alp M, Guenda W, Koblinger T, Mano K, Ouéda A, Ouédraogo R, Trauner D, Melcher A. H. (2016). Using macroinvertebrates for ecosystem health assessment in semi-arid streams of Burkina Faso. Hydrobiologia, 766(1), 57-74
Conclusion
Dr. Kabore’s research aligns perfectly with the objectives of the Excellence in Research Award, given his focus on ecological health and environmental sustainability. His work has both local and global implications for environmental management and biodiversity conservation.