Career & Mentorship

A decade of leadership,innovation & mentorship

A career path bridging research benches, real-world field trials, and high-level policy rooms to empower the next generation of African entomologists.

10+Years of Leadership

PhDMSc, MPHc Public Health

10+Supervised Theses

03 — Career

A decade leadingvector control

From the lab to ministerial decision rooms: a journey built between cutting-edge research, multi-country project management, and direct support to national malaria control programs.

2021 — Present Entomological Research Centre of Cotonou (CREC)
2018 — 2021 University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC) / CREC Benin
2015 — 2018 CREC Operational Research Projects / International Consortia

2021 — Present

Senior Research Medical Entomologist & Project Lead

Entomological Research Centre of Cotonou (CREC) · Benin

Principal leadership for Phase II and Phase III trials on next-generation dual-active nets (Interceptor G2, Royal Guard).
Coordination of nationwide genomic surveillance tracking pyrethroid and organophosphate resistance markers (kdr, ace-1, P450s).
Technical advisory for the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP Benin) guiding mass bednet distribution policies.
Lead author for high-impact Q1 peer-reviewed research papers and WHO/Global Fund policy briefs.

2018 — 2021

Doctoral Researcher (PhD) & Field Trial Coordinator

University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC) / CREC Benin

Doctoral dissertation investigating the molecular mechanisms and operational consequences of multiple resistance in Anopheles gambiae s.l.
Supervision of experimental hut protocols at Covè and Akron sentinel stations under GLP compliance.
Academic mentoring for Master's students in Medical Entomology and Public Health.

2015 — 2018

Entomological Bioassay & Field Trial Supervisor

CREC Operational Research Projects / International Consortia

Execution of standardized WHO tube bioassays, CDC bottle assays, and residual efficacy testing.
Field management of larval surveys and human landing catches (HLC) across 12 health districts in Benin.
Management of reference insectary facilities maintaining standard Kisumu susceptible strains.

04 — Education & Toolkit

Degrees, methodsand toolbox

2021

PhD in Medical Entomology

University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC) · Benin

Molecular and metabolic mechanisms of insecticide resistance in Anopheles gambiae s.l. in Benin and operational efficacy of next-generation dual-active LLINs.

2019

Master of Public Health (MPH Candidate)

Regional Institute of Public Health (IRSP) · Ouidah

Applied epidemiology, biostatistics, design, and strategic management of vector-borne disease control programs.

2015

Master of Science (MSc) in Medical Entomology

Faculty of Sciences and Techniques (FAST) · UAC

Phenotypic and biochemical characterization of malaria vector susceptibility to pyrethroids and organophosphates.

2012

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Life & Natural Sciences

University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC) · Benin

Animal biology, population genetics, and general environmental ecology.

Bioassays & Laboratory

Molecular Biology & Genomics

Biometrics & Software

Quality & Program Leadership

10 — Mentorship & Academic Training

Academic mentorship& network of trained scientists

Research supervision, PhD dissertation co-direction, and Master's theses mentoring in medical entomology and public health.

Doctorate (PhD)2024 · University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC)

Dr. Sylvain K. Houndété

Thème de recherche : « Spatial dynamics of multiple resistance (kdr/ace-1) in Anopheles coluzzii across urban agricultural systems in southern Benin. »

Poste & Devenir actuel :📍 Postdoctoral Research Fellow, LSHTM & WHO Consultant

Master of Science (MSc)2023 · Faculty of Science & Technology (FAST

Aimé R. Tossou

Thème de recherche : « Evaluation of residual bio-efficacy of Interceptor G2 mosquito nets following 24 months of community deployment. »

Poste & Devenir actuel :📍 Field Entomology Lead, USAID VectorLink Project

Master of Science (MSc)2022 · Doctoral School of Life & Earth Sciences (UAC)

Béatrice F. Agbo

Thème de recherche : « Enzymatic characterization of Cytochrome P450s in dry-season Anopheles funestus populations. »

Poste & Devenir actuel :📍 PhD Fellow, Institut Pasteur / PAMCA Scholar

Doctorate (PhD)2021 · University of Abomey-Calavi

Dr. Christian M. Gbaguidi

Thème de recherche : « Impact of Vgsc gene mutations on behavioral deterrence and survival of Anopheles gambiae under PBO mosquito nets. »

Poste & Devenir actuel :📍 Senior Researcher at CREC & Lecturer at UAC

07 — Professional Service & Affiliations

Serving thescientific community

Consulting & technical roles

NMCP Benin — Technical Advisory Committee Member for the evaluation of next-generation vector control tools.
WHO / AFRO — Invited technical expert for the regional review of insecticide resistance management guidelines.
CREC Benin — Internal Quality Assurance Auditor under OECD Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards.

Affiliations & peer review

PAMCA — Active Member of the Pan-African Mosquito Control Association.
Beninese Entomological Society — Executive board member and scientific session coordinator.
Peer Reviewing — Expert peer reviewer for Malaria Journal, Parasites & Vectors, PLOS ONE, Acta Tropica.

06 — Awards & Fellowships

Internationalrecognition

2023

PAMCA Travel Award & Scientific Excellence Fellowship

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2021

Outstanding Doctoral Research Award

Ministry of Higher Education, Benin

2019

LSHTM / WHO TDR Young Investigator Fellowship

London, United Kingdom

2016

Best Scientific Poster Presentation Award (MIM)

Dakar, Senegal

Contact

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