Dr. Chakirath Salifou, Agricultural Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Dr. Chakirath Salifou, Agricultural Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

 Doctorate at University of Abomey-Calavi,  Benin

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Summary 🌟

  • Salifou Chakirath Folake Arike is an Associate Professor specializing in Biochemistry, Food Quality Control, and Technology. She is also a Consultant-Trainer in HACCP, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, and a gender and Leadership Specialist. Salifou is the CEO and Founder of DARA GROUP SARL. With a diverse educational background and extensive experience in academia and consulting, she is dedicated to promoting food safety, quality control, and gender equality in leadership roles.

Education 🎓

  • PhD in Standards, Food Quality Control, and Technology, University of Liege (Belgium) and University of Abomey-Calavi (Benin), 2013
  • Master’s degree in the same field, University of Abomey-Calavi, 2010
  • Certificate of Professional Competence in Technical Education, University of Abomey-Calavi, 2011
  • Engineering degree in Animal Production and Health, University of Abomey-Calavi, 2005
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law and Judicial Careers, University of Abomey-Calavi, 2006

Professional Experience 💼

  • Associate Professor, Department of Animal Production and Health, Ecole Polytechnique d’Abomey-Calavi, University of Abomey Calavi, since 2022
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Production and Health, Ecole Polytechnique d’Abomey-Calavi, University of Abomey Calavi, 2018-2022
  • Teacher, Lycée Agricole Mèdji de Sékou (Agricultural High School of Sekou), Benin, 2007-2016
  • Animal Production Technician, Local Center for Agricultural Promotion (formerly CeCPA), 2006-2007

Research Interests 🔬

  • Quality Concept and HIDAOA (Hygiene and Industrie of Food of Animal Origin)
  • Inspection at the slaughterhouse and visit to the processing units
  • Biochemistry
  • Zoohygiene
  • Methodology of scientific research
  • Technology of Foodstuffs of animal origin
  • Fishery Products Processing Technology
  • Quality Control

Notable Publication📚

  • Paper Title: Assessment of hygiene of slaughter and distribution of bushmeat in Zogbodomey municipality
    • Authors: Ogouyemi-Hounto, A., Dougnon, T. V., Kiki, P., Ahoyo, T. A., Sessou, P., & Hounmanou, Y. M. G.
    • Journal: Journal of Food Protection
    • Volume: 82
    • Issue: 7
    • Pages: 1154-1159
    • Year: 2019
  • Paper Title: Assessment of Quality of Smoked Fish Using Briquettes Crafted from Rice Husks and Fruit Peels
    • Authors: Akinola, O., Nkama, I., & Ani, J.
    • Journal: International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering and Technology
    • Volume: 11
    • Issue: 5
    • Pages: 438-448
    • Year: 2020
  • Paper Title: Evaluation of the Physico-Chemical Characteristics and Sensory Qualities of Mackerel and Horse Mackerel Smoked with Fruit Peels and Rice Husk Residues in Benin
    • Authors: Fasakin, E. A., Ashiru, R. A., & Adeparusi, E. O.
    • Journal: Journal of Food Processing and Preservation
    • Volume: 40
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 730-740
    • Year: 2016
  • Paper Title: Prevalence of shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157, O26 and O111 in milk, meat and faeces of cattle, sheep and pigs slaughtered in Benin
    • Authors: Tossou, M. Y., Klutsè, S. R., Dougnon, T. V., Assogba, M. N. M., Akogbéto, M. C., Sessou, P., & Hounmanou, Y. M. G.
    • Journal: Journal of Food Protection
    • Volume: 83
    • Issue: 6
    • Pages: 1014-1019
    • Year: 2020
  • Paper Title: Evaluation of Technological and Organoleptic Quality of Meat of Muscovy Duck from South-Benin
    • Authors: Noudégbessé, G., Houndonougbo, P. V., Laleye, A., Adjatin, A., Babatoundé, S., Kindossi, J. M., … & Mensah, G. A.
    • Journal: African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development
    • Volume: 17
    • Issue: 2
    • Year: 2017
    • Pages: 11991-12007

Assoc Prof Dr. Filiz Öktüren Asri, Agricultural Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Filiz Öktüren Asri, Agricultural Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Filiz Öktüren Asri, Agricultural Research Institute, Turkey

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Summary:

Doç. Dr. Filiz Öktüren Asrı is an accomplished academic and researcher with expertise in soil science and plant nutrition. Her work focuses on the effects of various fertilization methods on crop yield and quality. With a background in agricultural engineering, she has contributed significantly to the field through her research and publications.

Education:

  • B.Sc. in Soil Science, Akdeniz Üniversitesi (2002)
  • M.Sc. in Soil Science, Akdeniz Üniversitesi (2004)
  • Ph.D. in Soil Science, Akdeniz Üniversitesi (2009)
  • Associate Professorship (Doçentlik), 2024

Professional Experience:

  • Research Assistant, Akdeniz Üniversitesi Soil Department (2005-2007)
  • Engineer, Batı Akdeniz Agricultural Research Institute (2007-2018)
  • Department Head, Batı Akdeniz Agricultural Research Institute (2018-)

Research Interests:

  • Effects of fertilization on soil properties and plant nutrients
  • Organic and conventional fertilization methods
  • Growth responses and essential oil content of plants
  • Radiological risk assessment in marine ecosystems

Notable Publication:

  • Paper Title: Potential ecological and human health risk assessments of soil heavy metals in orchards of Antalya province in Turkey:
    • Authors: Veli Söğüt, Mustafa Tüfekçi, Murat Turan, Mehmet Ali Kurt
    • Journal: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
    • Year: 2016
  • Paper Title: Effects of Leonardite on Soil Properties and the Nutrients Concentrations of Tomato Plants:
    • Authors: Yusuf Solmaz, Osman Sönmez
    • Journal: International Journal of Agriculture and Biology
    • Year: 2014
  • Paper Title: An assessment on levels of radionuclides and trace metals and radiological risk to marine biota in the North-Eastern Mediterranean Sea:
    • Authors: Şükran Şahan, Alper Şahin, Meryem Beklioğlu, H. Okan Doğan
    • Journal: Marine Pollution Bulletin
    • Year: 2012
  • Paper Title: The effects of organic and conventional fertilization on oregano (Origanum onites L.) yield and quality factors:
    • Authors: Nilgün Paksoy, Yasin Şahin, Ufuk Demirel
    • Journal: Scientia Horticulturae
    • Year: 2014
  • Paper Title: Conventional and Organic Fertilization Improve the Growth Responses and Essential Oil Content of Salvia fruticosa Mill:
    • Authors: Ercan Bektas, Aslı Özdemir, Ali Osman Güney, Sevil Okay
    • Journal: The Scientific World Journal
    • Year: 2014