Emile Blaise Siewe Pougoue | Agricultural Economics | Innovative Research Award

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Dr. Emile Blaise Siewe Pougoue | Agricultural Economics | Innovative Research Award

Lecturer at University of Maroua, Cameroon

Dr. Emile Blaise Siewe Pougoue is an accomplished Cameroonian scholar and Lecturer-Researcher specializing in Agricultural Economics, with over 10 years of experience in academic instruction, applied research, rural development, innovation systems, and food security policy. His work is deeply rooted in addressing agricultural innovation, rural livelihoods, food systems, and sustainable development challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa. He holds several academic roles across public and private institutions and serves as a consultant for international projects such as CIFOR-ICRAF.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

Dr. Emile Blaise Siewe Pougoue possesses a strong and diverse academic background in agricultural economics and rural development. He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences with a specialization in Agroeconomics from the University of Maroua, Cameroon in 2021, graduating with the highest distinction of Très Honorable. Prior to that, he obtained a Master of Science in Agronomy, specializing in Integrated Rural Development from the University of Dschang, Cameroon in 2017, where he was awarded a Très Bien distinction. In 2016, he completed a Professional Master’s Degree in Agronomy with a focus on Rural Economics, Sociology, and Extension at the University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin. This was made possible through the prestigious EU-funded HAAGRIM mobility programme under the EU-INTRA ACP Excellence initiative. Earlier, in 2013, he received a Master’s degree in Rural Economics, with a concentration in Agribusiness and Management, from the University of Dschang. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, focused on Currency, Finance, and International Economics, from the University of Dschang in 2010. He completed his secondary education at La Confiance Private College of Bafoussam, Cameroon, earning the General Baccalaureate (Mathematics and Life Sciences) in 2007. Dr. Siewe Pougoue’s academic training, spanning multiple institutions and countries, has equipped him with interdisciplinary skills and a broad perspective on rural and agricultural development in Africa.

Professional Experience 💼

Academic Positions

  • Lecturer-Researcher, Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Derived Products (AGEDP), University of Maroua (since Jan 2023)

  • Associate Professor, Catholic University of Central Africa (ISAAC), Bangui (since 2023)

  • Lecturer at private institutions including ISPB and UEC (since 2015)

Research and Consulting Roles

  • Researcher & Consultant, CIFOR-ICRAF (2021–2023): Focus on agro-silvopastoral innovation systems and food security.

  • Agropastoral Advisor, PCP-ACEFA Program (2019–2021): Technical diagnosis, support to farmer organizations.

  • Consultant, PIDMA Project (2017): Capacity building and partnership facilitation.

  • Junior Specialist, PACA (2013–2014): Value chain analysis and project evaluations.

  • Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator, Codas Caritas Diocese of Bafoussam (2014).

Research Interests 🔬

  • Food Security and Nutrition

  • Agro-economics and Rural Sociology

  • Agricultural and Livestock Innovation Systems

  • Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture

  • Natural Resource Management and Land Tenure

  • Project Management, Value Chain Analysis

  • Knowledge Management and Theory of Change in Development

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • 2023: Winner of the APAFREP Project (AFD-funded) – Micro-project on sweet potato systems and food security.

  • 2017: CREA & Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Scholarship – PhD research on Agricultural Policy and Food Security.

  • 2016: HAAGRIM Scholarship (EU-INTRA ACP) for mobility studies at the University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin.

Memberships and Leadership

  • FSN Forum Member – Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition (FAO)

  • Founding Member, Union of African Agricultural Engineers (UAAE)

  • Member, African Association of Agricultural Economists (AAAE)

  • Youth and Student Leadership Roles, including Red Cross and student unions

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Emile Blaise Siewe Pougoue is a highly experienced and multidisciplinary scholar whose contributions span policy-oriented agricultural economics, capacity building, rural innovation, and sustainability. With a rich background in academia, consulting, and project leadership, he bridges research and practice effectively. His work is deeply relevant to advancing the resilience and productivity of food systems in Sub-Saharan Africa. His credentials, active research output, and policy engagement make him an ideal candidate for recognition in innovative and applied agricultural research domains.

Publications 📚

  1. 🧑‍🌾 Gender and Food Resourcism in Sahelian Zone of Cameroon
    📰 World Food Policy, 2025-11
    🔗 DOI: 10.1002/wfp2.70005
    👥 Contributors: Emile Blaise Siéwé Pougoué, Armand Abdou Bouba, Ali Madi, Precillia Ijang Tata Ngome, Denis Pompidou Folefack, Augustin Goudoum

  2. 📊 Modélisation logistique des déterminants de la situation alimentaire des ménages ruraux au Cameroun
    📰 Revue Marocaine des Sciences Agronomiques et Vétérinaires, 2025-03-22
    🔗 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15068665

  3. 🌱 Climate Change and Integrated Farmland Management in North Cameroon
    📰 African Journal of Land and Geospatial Sciences (AJLP-GS), 2024-12-26

  4. 📈 La sécurité alimentaire au Nord Cameroun : une approche d’analyse quantitative
    📰 New Medit, 2023-12-15
    🔗 DOI: 10.30682/nm2304b

  5. 🌾 Vulnérabilité et stratégies d’adaptation des ménages ruraux à l’insécurité alimentaire de la zone sahélienne du Cameroun
    📰 Revue Africaine d’Environnement et d’Agriculture, 2023-09-30
    🔗 DOI: 10.4314/rafea.v6i3.3

  6. 🏦 Déterminants de la performance financière et sociale des institutions de microfinance au Cameroun
    📰 Journal of Academic Finance, 2022-12-30
    🔗 DOI: 10.59051/joaf.v13i2.539

  7. 🥚 Production d’Œufs et Bien-être des Aviculteurs au Sud du Bénin
    📰 Revue Africaine d’Environnement et d’Agriculture (RAFEA), 2021-03-27

  8. 🍽️ Mesure de la sécurité alimentaire des ménages ruraux de la région de l’Extrême-Nord du Cameroun : une approche d’analyse multidimensionnelle
    📰 RAFEA, 2020-09-12

  9. 🐔 Efficacité technique des exploitations avicoles productrices d’œufs au sud du Bénin
    📰 Revue d’élevage et de médecine vétérinaire des pays tropicaux, 2019-05-16
    🔗 DOI: 10.19182/remvt.31728

  10. 🌽 Effets des innovations managériales sur la compétitivité agricole
    📰 Tropicultura, 2019-03-10

 

 

 

 

Hongjie Zhou | Agricultural | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Hongjie Zhou | Agricultural | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Yunnan Agricultural University, China

Professor Hongjie Zhou is renowned as one of the Top Ten Outstanding Figures of Pu-erh Tea globally. He is celebrated for his contributions to the tea industry and academia, receiving the National “Outstanding Contribution Award for Promoting Tea Culture” in 2010. He was named a National Excellent Teacher in 2019 and has received numerous accolades, including China Science and Technology Progress awards. As a leader in tea science and technology, he has been pivotal in shaping the future of tea research and its cultural significance. 🌍🍃

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Educational Background 🎓

Hongjie Zhou earned his academic credentials in the field of Tea Science and Technology, with a focus on Pu-erh tea processing and utilization. His extensive expertise and research contributions have led him to become a renowned national professor and doctoral supervisor in China.

Professional Experience 💼

Prof. Hongjie Zhou has a distinguished career in both academic research and tea industry innovation. He currently holds a position at Yunnan Agricultural University, where he leads research projects on tea quality, tea processing, and the development of functional teas. With over 33 research projects headed and 27 research projects participated in, he has published over 200 scientific papers, including 10+ SCI-indexed articles. His work has garnered multiple accolades, including the National Outstanding Contribution Award and recognition as the Leader in Tea Science and Technology Innovation. Prof. Zhou has also been granted 27 patents and authored 16 textbooks and 30 monographs. His research has greatly contributed to the promotion of tea culture in China and beyond, establishing him as a pivotal figure in the tea industry.

Research Interests 🔬

Professor Zhou’s research is centered around tea quality 🌿, tea processing 🍃, and the development of functional teas. His work on Pu-erh tea and its comprehensive utilization is globally recognized. He also focuses on tea germplasm resources and aims to innovate within the tea culture of China. His projects extend beyond academia, with 22 industry collaborations and a significant impact on tea technology. In 2014, he was honored as the leader of tea science and technology innovation in Western China.

Publications 📚

  1. Ma, C., Wang, Q., Tian, D., Li, Y., & Zhou, H. (2024). HS-SPME-GC-MS combined with relative odor activity value identify the key aroma components of flowery and fruity aroma in different types of GABA tea. Food Chemistry: X, 24, 101965. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx
  2. Zhou, X., Tian, D., Zhou, H., Wang, B., & Li, Y. (2024). Effects of different fermentation methods on flavor quality of Liupao tea using GC-Q-TOF-MS and electronic nose analyses. Foods, 13(16), 2595. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx
  3. Tian, D., Huang, G., Ren, L., Li, Y., & Zhou, H. (2024). Effects of Monascus purpureus on ripe Pu-erh tea in different fermentation methods and identification of characteristic volatile compounds. Food Chemistry, 440, 138249. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx
  4. Chen, Z., Dai, W., Xiong, M., Chen, D., & Li, Y. (2024). Metabolomics investigation of the chemical variations in white teas with different producing areas and storage durations. Food Chemistry: X, 21, 101127. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx
  5. Yan, X., Tian, Y., Zhao, F., Shan, Z., Zhang, C., & Li, Y. (2024). Analysis of the key aroma components of Pu’er tea by synergistic fermentation with three beneficial microorganisms. Food Chemistry: X, 21, 101048. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx