Senior Lecturer, Kunming Institute of Botany Chine, China
Dr. Ayemele Aurele is an accomplished early-career researcher specializing in ruminant nutrition, sustainable livestock production, and feed innovation. With a dynamic career shaped by global collaboration, he has served as a Postdoctoral Fellow, Senior Lecturer, and Visiting Professor across Africa and Asia. Currently affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, he leads transformative research that enhances animal productivity while mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. 🌍🐄💡
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🎓 Education
Dr. Aurele earned his PhD in Ruminant Nutrition and Feed Science from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (in collaboration with Ohio State University, USA) in 2021. His research focused on improving nitrogen efficiency in ruminants using novel plants. He also holds a Master’s in Agroforestry & Fisheries and a Bachelor’s in Wildlife Conservation from the University of Dschang, Cameroon. 📘🧪🌿
💼 Professional Experience
Dr. Aurele brings over a decade of multidisciplinary experience in teaching, research, and policy advising. As a Senior Lecturer at the University of Bamenda and Visiting Professor in China, he has supervised students, led research projects, and taught advanced courses in animal production and nutrition. Previously, he advised national climate policy under UNFCCC and worked with CIFOR on sustainable agriculture. 🌐👨🏫📊
🔬 Research Interest
Dr. Aurele’s research focuses on sustainable livestock nutrition, climate-smart feeding strategies, and microbial ecology in ruminants. His innovative work includes developing new forages and feed additives, reducing methane emissions, and enhancing rumen microbial efficiency using bioactive phytochemicals. 🌱🧬🐐
🏆 Awards and Honors
He has secured funding from prestigious institutions such as the Chinese government and the EU, leading projects on forage innovation and climate-resilient livestock systems. His Marie Curie fellowship proposal received the EU’s “Seal of Excellence” in 2024. He coordinated over five major research initiatives, influencing feed science policy and practice. 🏆🌏📈
📚 Publications
Rumen microbiota for cattle performance and greenhouse gas mitigation across the world
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 (IF: 9.8)
🔗 Link – Accepted for publication
Scientific impact: Demonstrated roles of microbial groups in improving milk yield and reducing methane.
📑 Cited by: In press
Feeding strategies for cattle performance and greenhouse gas mitigation across the world
Resources, Environment and Sustainability, 2024 (IF: 12)
🔗 Link – Under review
Scientific impact: Recommends feed additives for sustainable dairy farming.
📑 Cited by: In review
Giant milkweed: A new plant resource…
Science of the Total Environment, 2020 (IF: 9.754)
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.140665
📑 Cited by: 52 articles
Use of phytochemicals to inhibit protozoa and reduce ammonia without increasing CH₄.
Identification of bioactive phytochemicals…
Biology, 2021 (IF: 5.168)
🔗 https://doi.org/10.3390/biology10101055
📑 Cited by: 18 articles
First-time analysis of six forest plants inhibiting rumen ammonia and protozoa.
Turning weeds into feed: Ensiling Calotropis gigantea…
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2024 (IF: 6.8)
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116292
📑 Cited by: 4 articles
Revealed detoxification strategy that makes GM palatable and safe for dairy cows.
🏁 Conclusion
Dr. Ayemele Aurele exemplifies the qualities of an emerging scientific leader in sustainable ruminant production and climate-smart agriculture. With high-quality publications, international teaching and research experience, and demonstrated innovation in feed science, he is a strong and deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. 🏅🌟