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Geno Bongongo Matio

Geno Bongongo Matio

Institut Géographique Du Congo (Igc), DR Congo

Geno Bongongo Matio is a researcher and environmental geographer from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences from the European University of Lefke (Northern Cyprus) and a Bachelor’s degree in Geography (Environmental Sciences) from the National Pedagogical University (UPN) in Kinshasa, DRC.

She works as a research assistant at the Geographic Institute of Congo (IGC) in Kinshasa. Her research focuses on the impact of climate change and environmental vulnerability, with a particular emphasis on urban agriculture and women market gardeners. She also works on nature conservation in protected area management in Africa, environmental and social impact assessment, environmental project management, the fundamental principles of REDD+, and the analysis of challenges and actions related to sustainable development.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN: French and English.

Email: [email protected]

 

INSTITUT GÉOGRAPHIQUE DU CONGO (IGC)

GENO BONGONGO MATIO est une chercheuse et géographe environnementale originaire de la République Démocratique du Congo (RDC). Elle est titulaire d’un master en sciences de l’environnement (obtenu à l’Université Européenne de Lefke (Chypre du Nord), et titulaire d’une licence en géographie (sciences de l’environnement) de l’Université Pédagogique Nationale (UPN) à Kinshasa en RDC.

Elle travaille comme assistante de recherche à l’Institut Géographique du Congo (IGC) à Kinshasa. Ses travaux de recherche se concentrent sur l’impact des changements climatiques et de la vulnérabilité environnementale, avec un accent particulier sur l’agriculture urbaine et les femmes maraîchères. Elle intervienne également sur la conservation de la nature dans la Gestion des aires protégées en Afrique,  sur l’évaluation des impacts environnementaux et Sociaux, la Gestion de projet environnemental, les Principes fondamentaux de REDD+, Analyse les enjeux et les actions du développement durable.

LANGUES PARLÉES: Français et Anglais.

Email: [email protected]

Kouadio Antoine Kouadio

Kouadio Antoine Kouadio

Félix Houphouët-Boigny University, Côte d’Ivoire

Kouadio Antoine Kouadio

Félix Houphouët-Boigny University, Côte d’Ivoire

KOUADIO Antoine Kouadio est né le 29 décembre 1972 en Côte d’Ivoire. Marié et père de quatre enfants, il est enseignant-chercheur au Département de Psychologie de l’Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny d’Abidjan-Cocody.

Après avoir soutenu, en août 2014, une thèse de Doctorat unique en Psychologie, spécialité Psychologie génétique différentielle, à l’Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, il a été recruté en juillet 2015 comme enseignant-chercheur au sein du Département de Psychologie de la même université. En 2018, il a été promu au grade de Maître-Assistant à l’issue du concours du CAMES.

Ses travaux de recherche portent principalement sur les comportements de conduite automobile, les performances attentionnelles et scolaires, ainsi que les comportements d’addiction aux jeux. Il est auteur de plusieurs publications dans ces domaines, réalisées à titre individuel ou en collaboration avec des collègues et des étudiants. Il poursuit actuellement ses activités de recherche et de publication dans la perspective de présenter sa candidature au grade de Maître de Conférences au concours du CAMES 2027.

Mr. KOUADIO Antoine Kouadio was born on December 29, 1972, in Côte d’Ivoire. He is married and the father of four children. He is currently a teacher-researcher in the Department of Psychology at Félix Houphouët-Boigny University, Abidjan-Cocody.

After defending his doctoral thesis in Psychology, with a specialization in Differential Genetic Psychology, in August 2014 at Félix Houphouët-Boigny University, he was recruited in July 2015 as a teacher-researcher in the Department of Psychology at the same university. In 2018, he was promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor / Maître-Assistant through the CAMES competitive evaluation process.

His research interests focus mainly on automobile driving behavior, attentional and academic performance, and addictive gaming behaviors. He has produced several scholarly works in these areas, both independently and in collaboration with colleagues and students. He continues to develop his research and publication record with the aim of applying for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor / Maître de Conférences through the CAMES 2027 evaluation process.

 

 

 

 

Pr. Florentin Azia Dimbu

Pr. Florentin Azia Dimbu

Université Pédagogique Nationale, Democratic Republic of Congo

Pr. Florentin Azia Dimbu

 

📍 Université Pédagogique Nationale (UPN), Kinshasa – RDC
Faculté de Psychologie et des Sciences de l’Éducation
Département d’Orientation Scolaire et Professionnelle

📧 [email protected] | [email protected]

Profil académique

Professeur titulaire en sciences de l’éducation, spécialiste en psychopathologie sociale, psychométrie et méthodologie de la recherche. Expert reconnu dans l’étude des enfants en situation de rue, avec une solide expérience en enseignement, recherche, encadrement doctoral et consultance institutionnelle.

Centres d’intérêt

  • Psychopathologie sociale
  • Psychométrie et construction des tests
  • Méthodologie de la recherche en sciences sociales

Formation

  • Doctorat en Sciences de l’Éducation, Université Marien-Ngouabi (2009) – Mention Très honorable
  • DEA en Sciences de l’Éducation, Université Marien-Ngouabi (2002) – Mention Très bien
  • Licence en Orientation Scolaire et Professionnelle, UPN (1988) – Distinction

Expérience professionnelle (sélection)

  • Professeur Titulaire, UPN (depuis 2009)
  • Doyen, Faculté de Psychologie et Sciences de l’Éducation, UPN (2016–2019)
  • Chef de Département OSP, UPN (2010–2015)
  • Consultant, Ministère de la Fonction Publique (depuis 2015)
  • Expert principal, Fonds Social de Développement – Ambassade de France (2012–2015)
  • Consultant, War Child (2013)
  • Conseiller gouvernemental (Premier Ministre, Ministre d’État, Gouverneur de la ville de Kinshasa)
  • Fondateur/Président, ONG et structures éducatives (Aide aux enfants en difficulté, Bible Pour Tous)

Activités académiques

  • Enseignements en psychologie sociale, psychométrie, diagnostic psychologique et méthodologie
  • Supervision de nombreux mémoires et thèses de doctorat
  • Direction de plusieurs thèses soutenues (≥ 7)
  • Participation à des jurys internationaux (Afrique et Europe)

Publications (sélection récente)

  • Articles scientifiques dans European Scientific Journal, Akofena, Lakisa
  • Ouvrages chez L’Harmattan (éducation, entrepreneuriat, enfants de la rue)
  • Travaux sur : psychotraumatismes, tests psychologiques, éducation en Afrique

Responsabilités scientifiques

  • Vice-président de l’AFIRSE (Association Francophone Internationale de Recherche Scientifique en Éducation)
  • Membre de plusieurs comités scientifiques internationaux
  • Interventions dans colloques internationaux (Europe, Afrique, Canada)

Langues

  • Français
  • Lingala

Informations personnelles

  • Né le 24 juillet 1960 à Kingandu (RDC)
  • Nationalité congolaise
  • Marié, père de trois enfants

Atouts clés

  • Expertise en psychométrie et validation des tests
  • Leadership académique et institutionnel
  • Expérience internationale en recherche et formation
  • Forte production scientifique et encadrement doctoral

 

Nermin Siphocly

Nermin Siphocly

Misr International University (MIU), Egypt

Dr. Nermin Siphocly was born in Cairo, Egypt. She obtained her B.Sc. , M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees with specialization in Computer Science from Ain Shams University in 2008,  2013 and 2021 respectively. In 2023, she was the advisor of the NEXUS student club. She supervised the “Social Informatics Workshop” club event. Dr. Nermin also has a considerable research experience. She participated in collaborative research projects between her university and industrial companies. In addition to her M.Sc. and Ph.D thesis, she has a growing list of published papers. Dr. Nermin received an International Publication Award from Ain Shams University in 2022.

Research Topic:

Intelligent Energy Conservation: A Smart Monitoring System for Optimizing Electricity Consumption.

Online module.

Research Advisor: Dr.Omar Dominguez Ramirez, Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo, Mexico

Martha Elena Cervantes Sanchez

Martha Elena Cervantes Sanchez

Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Escárcega, Mexico

Martha Elena Cervantes Sanchez
Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Escárcega, Mexico

Email: [email protected]

PERFIL PROFESIONAL
Martha Elena Cervantes Sánchez
Docente Investigador del Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Escárcega (2006)
Lugar de Nacimiento: Escárcega, Campeche.
Docente con PERFIL PRODEP desde 2017 a la fecha

FORMACIÓN ACADÉMICA

  • Ingeniero en Desarrollo Rural: Escuela Superior de Escárcega
  • Maestría Tecnológica en Prestación de Servicios Profesionales: Colegio de Posgraduados, Campus San Luis Potosí
  • Doctorado en Educación por la Universidad José Martí Latinoamericana (Mérida)

(Proceso de terminación de tesis doctoral)
PERFIL PRODEP: Desde 2017 hasta la fecha (9 años)
CUERPO ACADÉMICO: Calidad e inocuidad en productos y procesos alimentarios 2017 hasta 2019
CAMPOS DE INVESTIGACIÓN/ÁREAS DE ESPECIALIZACIÓN: Social, Alimentos, Sustentabilidad, Educación y Microempresas

PRODUCTIVIDAD ACADÉMICA DESDE 2025

  • Corresponsabilidad entre la Licenciatura en Administración y las microempresas de la
    ciudad de Escárcega, Campeche para la inserción laborar de los egresados.
  • Diagnóstico de las capacidades administrativas de las pymes en la ciudad de Escárcega
  • Diagnóstico y propuesta de mejora del clima organizacional en las pymes del sector salud
  •  Análisis del impacto sobre el factor económico en la deserción estudiantil en la carrera de Lic. en Contador Público del ITSE
  • Consecuencias fiscales para los contribuyentes por desconocimiento de la normatividad del Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT)
  • Métodos efectivos de financiamiento para e s t u d i a n t e s universitarios
  • Importancia de la educación financiera en el manejo de ingresos en los adultos
    jóvenes de la carrera de contabilidad del primer semestre de ITSE
  • La importancia del ahorro financiero para lograr m e t a s p e r s o n a l e s y
    profesionales
  • La importancia de la cultura del ahorro e n las generaciones jóvenes para lograr metas
    financieras a largo plazo
Moussitou Moukouengo Rolland

Moussitou Moukouengo Rolland

Université Denis Sassou-N’Guesso (UDSN), Congo

Moussitou Moukouengo Rolland

Université Denis Sassou-N’Guesso (UDSN), Congo

 

Urbaniste, titulaire d’un Master 2 en Urbanisme (EAMAU, Lomé), Enseignant-Chercheur à

l’Institut Supérieur d’Architecture, d’Urbanisme, du Bâtiment et des Travaux Publics (ISAUBTP)

de l’Université Denis Sassou-N’Guesso, et consultant en sauvegardes environnementales pour

des projets financés par la Banque mondiale. Il dispose d’une expertise solide dans l’analyse

et la planification des systèmes urbains, à travers l’élaboration de documents de planification,

la conception de projets urbains intégrés et la mise en œuvre opérationnelle de projets

territoriaux.

Ses travaux portent sur l’articulation entre urbanisme, environnement et développement

durable, avec un intérêt particulier pour la gestion des déchets solides ménagers,

l’assainissement urbain, la gouvernance environnementale et la résilience des villes africaines

face aux changements climatiques. Il intervient également dans l’évaluation des impacts

environnementaux et sociaux, la participation communautaire et la gestion des risques liés

aux projets urbains.

DOMAINES DE RECHERCHE

  • Urbanisme et planification urbaine
  • Gouvernance environnementale urbaine
  • Sauvegardes environnementales et sociales des projets
  • Évaluation des impacts environnementaux et sociaux (EIES)
  • Résilience urbaine et adaptation au changement climatique
  • Villes africaines et urbanisation

DOMAINES D’ENSEIGNEMENT

  • Urbanisme (analyse urbaine, processus d’urbanisation, théories de l’urbanisme : XXe

siècle et Poste-urbanisme)

  • Urbanisme prévisionnel et documents de planification urbaine
  • Projet urbain et urbanisme opérationnel (ateliers de projet)
  • Gouvernance du projet urbain
  • Outils et méthodes du projet urbain
Dr. Malick Thiam

Dr. Malick Thiam

Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar (Senegal)

Dr. Malick Thiam

Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar (Senegal)

Personal information

Name: THIAM

Given names: Malick

Nationality: Senegalese

Assistant Professor in Geology-Paleontology

Department of Life and Earth Sciences

Faculty of Science and Technology of Education and Training (FASTEF)

Professional experience

  • Since 2019

Assistant Professor in Geology-Paleontology at the Department of SVT of the FASTEF of Cheikh Anta Diop University.

  • 2016-2019

Assistant in Geology-Paleontology – Cheikh Anta Diop University.

  • 20172021

lecturer in Bio-Statistics applied to Micropaleontology- Cheikh Anta Diop University.

  • 2014-2015

Lecturer in Applied Micropaleontology – Cheikh Anta Diop University.

  • 20122014

Lecturer in Biostratigraphy – Cheikh Anta Diop University

  • 2013- 2016

Head Coordinator of Ngoundiane secondary School- Thies (Senegal).

  • 2010-2012

Lecturer in Petrography-Mineralogy – Cheikh Anta Diop University.

  • 2008-2010

PhD-Position Institüt für Geowissenschaften at the Eberhards Karls University of Tübingen (Germany).

  • 2002- 2007

Secondary School Teacher of Life and Earth Sciences (SVT) at the Ministry of Education (Senegal).

  • 2007-2008

DAAD scholarship at Goethe Institut Mannheim (Germany).

Studies and training

  • 2014

PHD in Earth Sciences (Geosciences-Micropaleontology), Cheikh Anta Diop University (Senegal).

  • 2007

Diploma in Advanced Studies (DEA)-Geosciences, Cheikh Anta Diop University Dakar (Senegal).

  • 2002

Certificate of Pedagogic Training in Life and Earth Sciences.

  • 1999

Master Degree in Natural Sciences. Cheikh Anta Diop University Dakar (Senegal).

Language skills

  1. French: Spoken- Read-Written
  2. English: Spoken- Read-Written
  3. German: Spoken-Read-Written [Certificate B2-2]
  4. Mother tongue : Wolof
Hajdi Xhixha, PhD

Hajdi Xhixha, PhD

University For Business and Technology, Kosovo

Hajdi Xhixha is a political scientist researching how ideological narratives, militarised citizenship, and state-controlled identity shape governance and legitimacy in Eastern Europe and hybrid regimes. Her work combines political theory, security studies, and post-Soviet transformation, with publications in Security and Defence Quarterly, SAGE Open, the Journal of Contemporary Central and Eastern Europe, and Routledge volumes. She earned a PhD in International Relations from the University of Tirana and initially studied Russian language and literature. As Dean of the Faculty of Political Science and Security Studies at UBT, Prishtina, she advocates for interdisciplinary programmes and engages in global discussions on security, democracy, and European integration.

 

Research Topic:   Forging the Garrison Mindset: Social Militarisation, Regime Legitimation, and Russia’s Confrontational Foreign Policy Toward the EU (2020–Present)

University Affiliation:   University of La Laguna, Spain

Research Advisor:   Prof. Francisco Flores Muñoz, University of La Laguna, Spain

Gunel Poladova, PhD

Gunel Poladova, PhD

Azerbaijan University of Tourism and Management, Azerbaijan

I was born in 1981 in Baku, Azerbaijan. I am an economist and university lecturer with over fifteen years of experience in public diplomacy programs, higher education, and international programs and budget management. I currently serve as a Resource and Budget Coordinator at the U.S. Embassy in Baku, overseeing budget planning and grants for public diplomacy programs. Alongside my professional role, I teach Microeconomics and Macroeconomics in the Austrian–Azerbaijani academic program with IMC Krems University of Applied Sciences. I hold a Ph.D. in Economics. I completed both my Bachelor’s degree and MBA  at the Azerbaijan State University of Economics.

Research Topic: The Role of Economic Diplomacy and Artificial Inteligente in Driving Sustainable Economic Diversification After Crisis: A Framework for Emerging and Transition Economies

University Affiliation: University of La Laguna, Spain

Research Advisor:        Prof. Francisco Flores Munoz, University of La Laguna, Spain

Gulshan Aliaskar Aliyeva, PhD

Gulshan Aliaskar Aliyeva, PhD

Khazar University, Azerbaijan

Education:  In 2005, I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, in 2009, with master’s degree (clinical psychologist) at Baku State University. During 2018-2024, I did doctoral research in geriatric psychology. At the same time, I successfully participated in a number of programs at ADA University in 2018-2020.

Since 2012, I have been working as a psychologist in the Penitentiary Service of the Ministry of Justice. During this period, I have been participating in the process of providing psychological assistance to vulnerable group members in different diversity.

At the same time, since 2017, I have been greatly satisfied with increasing my knowledge in the academic field through teaching activities, as well as sharing what I have learned with students. Since education is a lifelong process, continuous learning and research with students in this direction gives me great satisfaction.

 

Research Topic:   Competence of university teachers: Students’ review analysis

University Affiliation  Budapest Metropolitan University

Research Advisor:  Professor Vilmos Vass

Dilip Pednekar, PhD

Dilip Pednekar, PhD

UniSA/Vermont, India

Currently C.E.O of Vermont Technologies India, have many years of leadership experience in management of high Tech SMEs, training, and consultancy.  I received my Ph.D. from International Graduate School of Business (IGSB) of University of South Australia (UniSA) (EQUIS Accredited) for the research work in technology scanning in high Tech SMEs.

My research interests are in – Cognitive study of SMEs owner-Managers, Strategic Technology Management, Technology adoption models, and innovation for sustainability.

I was Research Scholar at Sol C. Snider Entrepreneurial Research Center, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA.

Research Topic: “Post Crisis Shifts in Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) of Owner -Managers in High-Tech SMEs: An Exploratory Study”

Uuniversity Affiliation: Grigol Robakidze University, GRUNI

Research Advisor: Dr. Vakhtang Charaya

Blerina Dhrami, PhD

Blerina Dhrami, PhD

Universiteti Metropolitan Tirana, Albania

Blerina Dhrami was graduated at University “La Sapienza” Rome, Italy (Faculty of Business Administration), during the period 2000 – 2006 earning the Bachelor and Master of Science degree. From the period 2010-2012 she earned a MBA degree at University of Tirana, Faculty of Economy. Actually she holds a PhD degree in Public Governance at University Tor Vergata, Faculty of Economy. Dr. Dhrami exercises the profession of Pedagogue/Lecturer since 2013, and also holding important administrative tasks during her career path inside higher education institutions. Her research interests are focused in the field of business administration, public administration, and labor economics

Research Topic: Citizen perception on the transparency while using online public services: Case study Albania

University Affiliation: Grigol Robakidze University, GRUNI

Research Advisor: Dr. Amiran Mosulishvili, Grigol Robakidze University, GRUNI 

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