Dr. Chakirath Salifou, Agricultural Chemistry, Best Researcher Award
Doctorate at University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin
Professional Profile
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📚
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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