Amadou COULIBALY | Climate and Crops Modeling | Best Paper Award

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Dr Amadou COULIBALY | Climate and Crops Modeling | Best Paper Award

Associate researcher, AGRHYMET Regional Centre, Niger 📜

Dr. Amadou Coulibaly, born on January 20, 1984, in Mali, is an Associate Professor and expert in meteorology and climate science. He specializes in climate change, greenhouse gas mitigation, numerical modeling, and statistical downscaling. Renowned for his research in mesoscale dynamics, solar geoengineering, and crop modeling, he has significantly contributed to advancing climate research in Africa and beyond.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Coulibaly holds a Ph.D. in Meteorology and Climate Science from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria (2016). He earned his MSc in Meteorology from the Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Mali (2011), and an Engineer Degree from ENI-ABT (2010). His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a Technical Baccalaureate from Mali.

Experience 🏢

Dr. Coulibaly is an Associate Professor at IPR/IFRA, Mali, teaching courses on climate modeling and agro-meteorology. He has worked as a Climate and Crops Modeling Consultant for AGRHYMET and served as the Principal Investigator for Solar Radiation Management projects. His past roles include coordinating graduate programs on climate change and agriculture for WASCAL.

Research Interests 🔬

His research focuses on mesoscale dynamics, land and sea breezes, greenhouse gas mitigation, climate modeling with WRF and RegCM5, and solar geoengineering. He is proficient in numerical simulations and integrating climatic factors into agricultural systems.

Awards 🏆

Dr. Coulibaly has been recognized for his contributions to climate science, securing leadership roles in international projects like CONCERT and LANDSURF. He actively collaborates with global organizations, enhancing climate resilience in West Africa.

Publications Top Notes 📚

Users’ interaction protocol to identify specific climate indicators and end-user needs for the development of a decision support system (DSS), 2023, cited by 10.
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Numerical Simulation of Land and Sea Breeze (LSB) Circulation along the Guinean Coast of West Africa, 2022, cited by 25.
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Conclusion

Dr. Amadou Coulibaly is a strong contender for the Research for Best Paper Award, with his significant contributions to climate science, agriculture, and renewable energy. While his breadth of expertise and leadership roles add value, strategically focusing on high-impact, innovative outputs will further bolster his profile

Mr. Ousmane Wane | AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Ousmane Wane | AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL | Best Researcher Award

PhD student, Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain

Ousmane Wane is a dedicated PhD student at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, with extensive experience in renewable energy and microalgae research. 🌿✨ His academic journey spans multiple prestigious institutions, where he has contributed to cutting-edge studies on solar energy, algal biomass, and wastewater treatment. Ousmane’s expertise lies in applying data mining and mathematical modeling techniques to environmental sustainability challenges. 🧪🌞 He has participated in various international collaborations and projects aimed at advancing green energy solutions and fostering circular economies.

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🎓 Education

Ousmane holds a Physics degree from Cheikh Anta Diop University in Senegal. 🌍 In 2012, he earned an Erasmus Mundus Programme Scholarship to pursue a Master’s in Applied Physics with a specialization in Renewable Energy at Complutense University of Madrid. 📚✨ Currently, he is pursuing a PhD at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, focusing on the meteorological influence on microalgae growth and their application in wastewater treatment. 🌱

🧑‍🔬 Experience

Ousmane has been a vital contributor to several international projects, including Spain’s TEDDY initiative on energy decarbonization and the RENUWAL network on microalgae-based wastewater treatment. 💡 His work includes mathematical modeling of algal biomass and biogas production, as well as evaluating the influence of environmental factors on microalgae growth. 🌿🌟 Previously, he managed solar greenhouse databases and conducted research on solar energy potential in Senegal. His collaborations span esteemed institutions like CIEMAT and CIB-CSIC. 🤝🌍

🔬 Research Interests

Ousmane’s research interests include solar energy, renewable energy technologies, agronomy, biosystems, and microalgae-based solutions for wastewater treatment. 🌞🔋 He focuses on applying data-driven methods to optimize biological systems and create sustainable solutions for energy and environmental challenges. 🌱📈

🏆 Awards

🌍 Erasmus Mundus Programme Scholarship (2012): To pursue an MSc in Applied Physics at Complutense University of Madrid. AECID Research Scholarship (2015): Supported his work on evaluating solar energy potential in Senegal. Research Internship Scholarship (2021): For modeling algal biomass at Universidad de Almería. Award Finalist in “Tu tesis en tres minutos” (2020): Universidad Politécnica Metropolitana de México.

📚 Publications

  1. A Novel Methodological Approach to Simulating the Growth of Photosynthetic Organisms Using Long-Term Meteorological Sequences, Applied Sciences, 2024, IF: 2.838, Q2, cited by 7.
  2. Generation of Typical Meteorological Sequences to Simulate Growth and Production of Biological Systems, Applied Sciences, 2023, IF: 2.838, Q2, cited by 5.
  3. Comparative Analysis of Photosynthetically Active Radiation Models Based on Radiometric Attributes in Mainland Spain, Land, 2022, IF: 3.905, Q2, cited by 6.
  4. Combination of Models to Generate the First PAR Maps for Spain, Remote Sensing, 2021, IF: 5.349, Q1, cited by 8.