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Dr Ibourahima Kebe (Université Nazi BONI, Centre Universitaire de Banfora)
Adapting to climate change in West Africa, including the design of water-management and soil-conservation works, requires a reliable picture of past and future rainfall extremes. This study characterises rainfall extremes in Burkina Faso, explores their statistical association with crop yields and examines their projected evolution. Rainfall extreme indices were computed over the...
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Mr Songuiyamini Bienvenue SANDAMBA (Université Josep KI ZERBO Ouagadougou)
In urban environments, floods result from complex interactions between intense rainfall, soil properties, topography and urbanization patterns. This study investigates the influence of these factors on the modelling and mapping of flood susceptibility using machine learning in the Bobo-Dioulasso agglomeration, with the aim of quantifying the relative contribution of each variable to flood-risk...
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Dr Paul Yohanna (Department of Civil Engineering, Kampala International University, Western Campus, Ishaka, Uganda), Dr Roland K. Etim (Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Nigeria)
Unsaturated soils typically rely on soil water characteristic curves for characterization, but the experimental determination of these curves is time-consuming and expensive. Microbial-induced calcite precipitation, an environmentally friendly soil improvement method, is gaining traction. This study explores the effects of bio-cementation and compaction on the soil water characteristics of...
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François Dabilgou (LAME)
Soil moisture is an essential climatic variable, significantly influencing ecological and agricultural processes. Its measurement at various geographic scales, from regional to local, has been extensively studied, particularly through the estimation of soil water content. Traditionally, this estimation relies on thermo-hydrodynamic transfer equations, which require specific data on soil...
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Nogma OUIYA (Université Joseph KI-ZERBO)
The admissible concentration of passively cooled low-concentration photovoltaics (LCPV) is usually set by the hottest hour of the year, often against the 85 °C of qualification cycling — a test temperature, not an operating limit. IEC TS 63126 judges thermal durability instead on T98, the temperature exceeded 175 h per year, but was written for flat modules.
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Prof. Adrian Oshioname Eberemu (Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna state, Nigeria)
Wind erosion remains a critical environmental challenge in arid and semi-arid regions, leading to soil degradation, health issues and reduced land productivity. This study evaluates Microbial Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP) as a bio-mediated technique for enhancing the surface strength of silty sand to mitigate wind-induced erosion. Bacillus thuringiensis isolated from silty sand was...
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Prof. Adrian Oshioname Eberemu (Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna state, Nigeria)
Wind erosion remains a critical environmental challenge in arid and semi-arid regions, leading to soil degradation, health issues and reduced land productivity. This study evaluates Microbial Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP) as a bio-mediated technique for enhancing the surface strength of silty sand to mitigate wind-induced erosion. Bacillus thuringiensis isolated from silty sand was...
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Prof. Adrian Eberemu (Department of Civil Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria)
The study explored the potential of applying Machine Learning (ML) techniques for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) determination in diesel tainted soils. A diesel contaminated soil was remediated by employing bio-geotechnical methods of plant (i.e. Megathyrsus maximus) and soil microbes obtained from poultry manure. PAH contaminants from the hydrocarbon contamination were degraded and...
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Dr Daouda Oubda (Université Joseph KI-ZERBO)
In a global context marked by rising energy demand, regional conflicts over fossil fuel production and distribution, the depletion of these fossil resources, and environmental concerns, a transition to clean, renewable energy sources has become imperative. Significant questions remain regarding the consequences of fossil fuel exploitation, notably ozone layer depletion and environmental...
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Dr Marcel Bawindsom Kebré (Université Joseph Ki Zerbo · Physique)
Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) are emerging as a powerful framework for modelling soil processes, particularly in the unsaturated zone where water and heat transfers are highly non-linear and often poorly observed. By embedding governing equations (e.g. Richards’ equation or simplified water balance formulations) directly into the loss function of neural networks, PINNs enable the...
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Prof. Adrian Eberemu
The study explored the potential of using Machine Learning (ML) techniques for the prediction of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) contaminants in diesel tainted soils. A bio-geotechnical method (i.e. phytoremediation) adjudged to be sustainable, low-energy soil remediation and stabilization techniques was employed. The plant (i.e. Megathyrsus maximus) proved to have the potential for use...
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Dr Brahima SORGHO (Université Josep KI ZERBO Ouagadougou)
Chalcones are phenolic compounds belonging to the flavonoid family, recognized for their multiple biological properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and anticancer properties. This bioactive versatility has led to their growing interest in pharmacochemistry, where they are being explored as promising sources of new therapeutic agents. The...
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Dr Ousmane Ilboudo (Université Josep KI ZERBO Ouagadougou)
Wastewater treatment has become a global environmental challenge due to the use of synthetic chemicals. Naturally derived molecules offer a sustainable alternative to these synthetic products. In this study, plantain peel is used as a natural coagulant-flocculant in the wastewater treatment process. To do this, extracts of ripe and unripe banana peels were prepared. The main chemical...
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Mr Victor Egbe (lagos state university of science and technology)
This research examines the possibility of using renewable energy to produce green hydrogen for electricity generation in Nigeria. It will assess the technical and economic feasibility of the process, with attention to the availability of renewable energy resources, hydrogen production methods, expected costs, and potential applications.
The study will focus on how green hydrogen can support...
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