Christian Brice TCHANA | Environmental Science | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Christian Brice TCHANA | Environmental Science | Young Scientist Award

National Institute of Cartography Cameroon

Christian Brice TCHANA was born on February 23, 1993, in Deuk, Cameroon. He is a dedicated researcher in atmospheric sciences, currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Yaoundé 1. With a keen interest in environmental modeling and climate dynamics, he has been actively engaged in scientific research and academic pursuits. Since November 2019, he has been a researcher at the National Institute of Cartography, contributing to the understanding of atmospheric heat balance and extreme climate events in Central Africa.

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Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Atmospheric Science – University of Yaoundé 1 (3rd year)
    • Research Topic: “Analysis of the Atmospheric Heat Balance in Central Africa Associated with the Extreme Events of September, October, and November 2023.”
  • Master’s Degree in Physics – University of Yaoundé 1
    • Specialization: Earth Environment Physics, Option: Atmospheric Sciences
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physics – University of Yaoundé 1 (2015)
    • Graduated with Honors

Experience 💼

  • Researcher, National Institute of Cartography (Since November 2019)
    • Engaged in environmental modeling and climate analysis

Research Interests 🌍

  • Atmospheric sciences
  • Climate change and global warming
  • Environmental modeling
  • Extreme weather events

Awards & Recognitions 🏆

  • Successfully participated in various international workshops and conferences on climate science, atmospheric physics, and space weather.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Tchana, C. B. (2025). Analysis of the vertical structure of atmospheric thermal balance over Central Africa. Bulletin of Atmospheric Science and Technology. DOI: 10.1007/s42865-025-00102-4

 

Mansour Abohatem | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mansour Abohatem | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor of Botany Amran University Yemen

Dr. Mansour Ahmed Abohatem is an Associate Professor of Botany specializing in Plant Biotechnology, Plant Physiology, and Plant Ecology. With over 11 years of teaching experience, he has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, authored books, and participated in international conferences. His expertise lies in modern plant biotechnology techniques, particularly in micropropagation and the application of mycorrhizal fungi to enhance plant growth and protection.

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Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Plant Biology (2006–2011): Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh, Morocco. Dissertation: “Improvement of the multiplication methods of date palm by embryogenic cell suspensions and arbuscular mycorrhizas for growth and protection.”
  • M.Sc. in Plant Biotechnology (1999–2002): Cairo University, Egypt. Dissertation: “Studies on propagation of Zaghloul date palm by tissue culture.”
  • B.Sc. in Horticulture (1990–1994): Cairo University, Egypt.

Experience 🧪

  • Associate Professor (2025–Present): Amran University, Yemen.
  • Assistant Professor (2014–2024): Amran University, Yemen.
  • Executive Director (2012–2018): Plant Tissue Culture Lab, Ministry of Agriculture, Yemen.
  • Chair, Dept. of Biology (2016–2019): Amran University.
  • Agricultural Consultant (2003–2006): Ministry of Agriculture, Yemen.

Research Interests 🌱

  • Application of modern plant biotechnology techniques, including somatic embryogenesis and organogenesis.
  • Micropropagation of crops like date palm, banana, potato, and roses for commercial production.
  • Use of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in enhancing plant growth and protection.
  • Producing secondary metabolites (e.g., pharmaceuticals and antioxidants) via plant cell suspension.

Awards 🏆

  • Developed a novel protocol reducing production costs for date palm micropropagation.
  • Secured funding for the Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory at Yemen’s Ministry of Agriculture.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Abohatem, M., Zouine, J. & El Hadrami, I. (2011) Low concentrations of BAP and high rate of subcultures improve the establishment and multiplication of somatic embryos in date palm suspension cultures by limiting oxidative browning associated with high levels of total phenols and peroxidase activities.

Abohatem, M., Chakrafi, F., Jaiti, F., Dihazi, A & Baaziz, M. (2011) Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi limit incidence
of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. albedinis on date palm seedlings by increasing nutrient contents, total phenols and
peroxidase activities.
Abohatem, M., Abohatem H. and Al-Qubati Y. (2020) Effect of light conditions on germination and conversion
of indirect date palm somatic embryos into plants.
 Abohatem, M. A.; Al-Qubati Y.; Abohatem H.; and Yazid Bakil. (2023). In vitro sprouts culture, shoots
multiplication and plants acclimatization for commercial production of potato minitubers.

Abohatem, M.; Al-Qubati, Y. and Abohatem, H. (2023). Effect of dark incubation in germination of indirect date
palm somatic embryos and conversion into plantlets. 

Abohatem,M. ,Al-Qubati, Y and Abohatem, H. (2024). In vitro proliferation for shoot tip and nodal explants of
rosa canina. Journal of Amran University 04, p. 291-298.

Abohatem, M.A., Ba-Asher, A. & Al-Duais, M. (2024). In vitro germination of date palm somatic embryos and
conversion into plants under dark culture conditions: novel protocol to reducing the time and production
costs.