Amadou COULIBALY | Climate and Crops Modeling | Best Paper Award

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