CURRICULUM VITAE Name : TOGOLA First Name : ABOU Date of birth : 1965 Place of birth : N'Tenko ( Koumantou) Nationality : Malian Marital status : Married Number of children : 4 Address: Associate Scientist, Entomology Unit, Africa Rice Center 01BP2031 Cotonou, Benin (West Africa). Phone: (229) 64 18 13 13 - Fax: (229)64 22 78 09 - Mobile: (229) 96 14 70 90 E-mail: [email protected] QUALIFICATIONS - 2013: PhD in Agricultural Entomology, University of Lome (Togo Republic) - 2010: Master in Applied Entomology, University of Lome (Togo Republic) - 2007: Certificate in Integrated Management for Plant Protection, Kobe University (Japan) - 1990: Applied Agriculture science engineering Diploma, Rural Polytechnique Institute of Katibougou, Mali (West Africa). OTHER TRAINING May – Sept 2007: Kobe University (Japan) Topic: Integrated Management for Plant Protection, Kobe University, Japan April – October 1989: Pilot Project of Natural Resources Institute (NRI) in Dilly, Mali (West Africa). Topic: Use of Chemicals for controlling Pearl millet grasshoppers in farmers’ field in Dilly location (Mali). March – May 1988: CMDT (Malian Textile Company) Topic: Identification and management of the pest complex of Cotton crop in Bougouni region. 1 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY January 2015 to date: Associate Entomology Scientist at Africa Rice Center, Cotonou Benin - Development of IPM strategies for controlling rice insect pest on station, screening house, laboratory and on-farm. - IPM training and capacity building of students and NARS scientists and extension agents. - Development/testing of high resistant rice genotypes to stem borers and termite in collaboration with breeders and molecular biologists. - Study for conferring Diopsis-Resistant gene/QTLs donors to rice genotypes. - Development of the Improved Screening Cages (ISC) for evaluating/identifying high resistant rice genotypes to stem borers. - On-farm screening of rice breeding lines for resistance to stem borers (Diopsis spp and Orseolia Oryzivora) and termites under natural condition. - Mass rearing of rice stem borers and their parasitoids. - Data analyses and scientific reporting of research outputs. - Writing of project proposals and scientific publications. - Supervision of Master and PhD students. November 2013 – December 2014: Associate Entomology Scientist at Africa Rice Center, Ibadan Nigeria - Development of IPM training modules to transfer skills to NARS technicians in Rice development Hubs in West Africa through Agronomy Task Force. - Development of Rice crop protection research to document postharvest practices affecting qualitative and quantitative losses in collaboration with NARS partners in 8 member countries of AfricaRice. - Backstopping for measurement of yield and grain quality losses due to insect pests in yield gap and productivity surveys across Sub-Saharan Africa. - Development of research activities on components of integrated pest management (IPM) including Host Plant Resistance, Cultural Practice, Biological Control and the Use of Biopesticide. - Development of mass rearing techniques for important insect pests of rice and their parasitoids. - Data analyses and scientific reporting of research outputs; writing of publications. - Management of research support staff and students. - Resource person in project proposal writings. 2 October 2003 – October 2013: Research Assistant at Africa Rice Center in Bamako, Mali and in Cotonou, Benin - Backstopping for measurement of yield and grain quality losses due to insect pests in Sub-Saharan Africa as part of the Africa-wide Rice Agronomy and rice processing and value Addition Task Forces. - Development of Integrated Pest management options including bio-control measures, cultural methods, varietal resistance, habitat management and use of natural pesticides to control rice stem borers. - Preparation of research protocols, conduct of research experiments in laboratory, greenhouse, station and rural zones. - Data collection and statistical analysis. - Monitoring of research budget and preparation of yearly expenditure plans. - Training of students, technical staff, farmers and NARS partners. - Data analysis and scientific reporting of research outputs; writing of publications. - Exchange with NARS, Universities, NGOs and sharing knowledge on research achievements. - Management of research materials (laboratory equipment, field tools, vehicles). January 2000 – March 2003: Scientific Officer at ICRISAT (International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics), Mali, (West Africa) - Technical Assistance of the regional coordinator of IFAD-supported project on Farmer Participatory Testing of Technologies to increase Sorghum productivity in the Sahel. - Study of the resistance of sorghum populations derived from crossing elite varieties for resistance to the head bug (Eurystylus oldi). - Development of an on-farm Sorghum screening technology for resistance to head bugs. - Management of wild host plants (Ricinus communis) for proper control of Eurystilus oldi. - Promoting farmer-Friendly Options for controlling sorghum head bug and stem borers in Mali. - Conduct rural survey to assess the impact of the project. - Preparation of research protocols. - Conduct of research experiments in laboratory, station and on-farm. - Collect parametric and non-parametric data and perform statistical analysis using Genstat and SAS software. - Training of students, technicians, NARS scientists and farmers in IPM technologies. - Attending local and international meetings and workshops. - Writing annual report and scientific articles. - Management of technical staff and students. - Management of research facilities and equipment (laboratory equipment, field tools, vehicles). 3 February 1994 – December 1999: Teacher in the agricultural high school ( LTA) of Koutiala - Mali - Lecturer of Entomology and Plant pathology at the agricultural high school of Koutiala. - Head of Entomology laboratory of the school. - Head of Vegetable Unit of the school. January 1999 – April 1999: Assistant trainer (Consultant) at US Peace Corps, Bamako- Mali - Training of US Peace Corps Volunteers in Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resources Management. - Training volunteers in Participatory Needs Assessment approaches and project designing and management. January 1990 – December 1992: Research Assistant at ODA project in Sahel region of Mali (West Africa) - Development of sorghum and cowpea intercropping for controlling Striga hermonthica to improve sorghum productivity. - Dissemination of improved technologies in Sahel Arid region of Mali. - Identification of pest complex of Cowpea crop and stored grains. - Identification of pest complex of Sorghum and Pearl Millet. - Field monitoring, data collection and reporting. - Organization of farmers’ group and training in integrated management of grasshoppers, head miners, head beetles, etc. - Monitoring of grasshoppers in the villages of Dilly, Fallou, Nara and Mourdiah. - Inventory and identification of insect pests and weeds in Malian Sahel zones. Training skills - 1994 – 2003: Entomology and Plant pathology Lecturer in Agricultural High School of Koutiala (Mali). - 2000-2015: Resource person for 28 IPM training courses to transfer skill to NARS technicians in East, Central and West Africa. - 2000-2015: Supervisor of 21 Master students and 4 PhD students. - 2000-2015: Participation to 8 Regional/International workshops, 4 conferences and 3 congresses. Awards - Cash Performance merit for outstanding service in 2006 - Cash Performance merit for outstanding service in 2007 - Cash Performance merit for outstanding service in 2011 - Cash Performance merit for outstanding service in 2012 4 - Cash Performance merit for outstanding service in 2014 Others - Good skills in Weed science, Plant pathology and Agronomy. - Computer skills: Word, EXCEL and PowerPoint. - Statistical analysis skills: GENSTAT, SAS and Minitab. - Good skills in projects’ writing, management, Monitoring and Evaluation. - Good photographer. - Holder of driving license. - Member of AAIS (African Association of Insect Scientists). Language o Bambara: Mother tongue o French: Very good spoken and written. o English: Good written and Spoken o Japanese: beginner o Yoruba: beginner Visited countries o Benin (country of residence) o Burkina Faso o Cameroon o Côte d’Ivoire o France o Japan o Kenya o Mali (nationality) o Niger o Nigeria o Senegal o Tanzania o Togo 5 Publications records Peer-reviewed journal articles Agunbiade T.A., Nwilene, F.E., Onasanya A., Semon M., Togola A., Tamo M. & Falola O.O., 2009. Resistance status of Upland NERICA Rice varieties to Termite damage in Northcentral Nigeria. J. Applied Sci., 9 (21) : 3864-3869, Chougourou D.C., Togola A., Nwilene F.E., Adeliossi J., Bachabi F. and Oyetunji O.E., 2013. Susceptibility of some Rice Varieties to the Lesser Grain Borer, Rhyzopertha dominica Fab. (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) in Benin. Journal of Applied Sciences, 13: 173-177. Kone B., Amadji G.L., Toure A., Togola A., Mariko M., Huat J. 2013. A Case of Cyperus spp. and Imperata cylindrica Occurrences onAcrisol of the Dahomey Gap in South Benin as Affected by Soil Characteristics: A Strategy for Soil and Weed Management. Applied and Environmental Soil Science Volume 2013, Article ID 601058, 7 pages Koudamiloro A., Nwilene F.E., Silue D., Togola A., Oyetunji O., Sere Y., Akogbeto M., 2013. Identification of Insect Vectors o Rice Yellow Mottle Virus (RYMV) in Benin. Journal of Entomology ISSN1812-5670/ DOI:10. 3923 /je . 2014 Legg J.P.