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Company: Institut Tchadien de Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement
Position: Research Associate, Entomologist
Expert Agronomist with more than 10 years of experience and specialist in Agricultural Entomology & Plant Pathology. I have key skills in carrying out pest riskanalyzes (PRA) , developing control strategies against certain harmful organisms, in consultation withnetworks of local and external experts, setting up and coordinating a program of field diagnosis, awarenessand training. I am also able to solve problems, to work in a team, to bring innovative answers to the questions of the hour.
Mbaidiro, T.J., Onzo, A 2022. Effectiveness of Neem Oil and Jatropha Oil in Controlling Spodoptera frugiperda ( J.E Smith) on Maize in the Republic of Chad. European Scientif ic Journal, ESJ 18, 223. https://doi.org/10.19044/esj.2022.v18n30p223
Mbaidiro, T.J., Alexis, O., Doyam Nodjasse, A.2021. Effet de la durée du cycle de développement de quelques variétés de maïs sur leur susceptibilité à Spodoptera frugiperda ( J.E. Smith) en zone soudanienne du Tchad. Journal of Animal & Plant Science 49, 8856–8865. https://doi.org/10.35759
Mbaidiro T.J., Onzo A., Djenaissem A., Mbaikoubou, M. 2023. Influence of sowing dates on the population density of the fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda ( JE. Smith) and its damage on maize plants in Chad. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 17(3): 773-786.
Mbaidiro. T.J. Paraiso A., Gapili N., Doyam N.A 2020. Effectiveness of aqueous extracts of neem seeds and deltamethrin in protection of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata): case of Megalurothrips sjostedti (Trybom). Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies. 8(5): 1189-1193. www.entomoljournal.com
Gapili N., Nadjiam D., Hortense N.A.M., Mahamat A.H., Mbaidiro T.J. 2020Agronomic performance of improved maize (Zea mays L) cultivars in southern Chad. Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences. Volume –8(6) page 789–798 http://dx.doi.org/10.18006/2020.8(6)
Certificate in project management fundamentalsNovember 2023. DisasterReady Online course
Certificate in Understanding and analyzing the challenges and actions of sustainable developmentFebruary 2023.University of SENGHOR, Institute of La Francophonie for Sustainable Development Online course
Certificate in Economics and Management of the Environment and Natural ResourcesOctober 2019. SENGHOR University, Francophonie Institute for Sustainable Development Online course
Certificateof Training in Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of ProjectsOctober 2017. Mennonite Central Commitee, Chad N'Djamena, Tchad
Certificate of Training on Good Agricultural Practices for Cotton CultureJuly 2016. Agence Brésilienne de Coopération et l’Entreprise Brésilienne de Recherche AgricoleBébédja, Tchad
PhD in Agricultural Entomology and Plant ProtectionFrom September 2019 to December 2023. Université de Parakou : Ecole Doctorale des Science Agronomiques et de l'Eau Benin
Master of Sciences in Entomology and Plant ProtectionFrom December 2018 to May 2019. Université de Parakou : Ecole Doctorale des Science Agronomiques et de l'Eau Parakou,Benin
Engineer in Agricultural SciencesFrom September 2006 to November 2010. Université Abdou Moumouni Niamey, Niger
RESEARCHER Since April 2014 to prsent
Institut Tchadienne de Recherche Agronomiques pour le Développement Bébédja, Tchad
· Phytosanitary diagnosis and identification of pests
· Preparation and implementation of entomological and environmental monitoring inthe field and carrying out of experiments
· Analyze thedata collected, write reports, contribute to articles and present the resultsin meetings.
· Experimenting with new chemical molecules and producing data for the registrationof pesticides for agricultural use.
· Follow the evolution of pests, their natural enemies and their damage.
· Monitor the effectiveness of treatments.
· Follow the phenological stages and observe the state of the crop.
· Identify infestation problems affecting plant yield and quality
· Carry out experiments and demonstration trials with producers.
· Conduct research to advance knowledge and develop new pest managementstrategies.
· Developplant protection and environmental policies and procedures
· Develop experimental protocols,sampling, monitoring and surveillance
Lecturer and Researcher, Since 2023 to present
Université Catholique d'Afrique Centrale, Campus de Moundou, Tchad Moundou, Tchad
In charge of Introduction to Agriculture course
In charge of Agrostology course
Lecturer and Researcher From October 2018 to present
Agro-Sylvo-Pastoral Training Center of Don Bosco Mandalia, Tchad
In charge of market gardening courses
In charge of Phytopharmacy courses
In charge of entomology courses