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Prof. DOUGNON Tamègnon Victorien is an Associate Professor of Microbiology at the Department of Human Biology, Polytechnic School of Abomey-Calavi, University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Benin. His career reflects a deep commitment to academic excellence, innovative research, and public health improvement. Prof. Dougnon is known for his significant contributions to the field of antimicrobial resistance and the valorization of African plant species. He is actively engaged in international collaborations and has played a key role in addressing major public health challenges both in Benin and across the globe. His leadership, research, and administrative roles make him a prominent figure in the scientific community.
Professional Profile
🎓 Education
Prof. Dougnon completed his Ph.D. in Environmental and Health Sciences from the University of Abomey-Calavi in 2013. Prior to that, he earned his Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences in 2011 and his Bachelor’s degree in the same field in 2008, all from the University of Abomey-Calavi. His educational journey laid a strong foundation for his specialization in microbiology, with a focus on addressing public health issues through scientific research.
🏢 Work Experience
Prof. Dougnon has held various academic and administrative positions throughout his career. He is the Head of the Research Unit in Applied Microbiology and Pharmacology of Natural Substances (URMAPha) at the Polytechnic School of Abomey-Calavi. In addition, he serves as the Coordinator of the Training Program for the Certificate in Hospital Hygiene and the Deputy Coordinator for the Certificate in Molecular Epidemiology of Antimicrobial Resistance and One Health Approach. He has played a critical role in organizing scientific events, capacity-building workshops, and mentoring programs to enhance the research environment at UAC.
🧬 Skills
Prof. Dougnon possesses a wide range of skills that highlight his expertise in microbiology and education. He is adept at designing and developing academic curricula, having been involved in the creation of training programs in hospital hygiene, molecular epidemiology, and medical microbiology. His skills in research methodology, data analysis, and antimicrobial resistance strategies make him a leading researcher in his field. Additionally, he excels in managing large-scale research projects, fostering international scientific collaborations, and leading resource mobilization initiatives to support research efforts.
🏆 Awards and Honors
Prof. Dougnon has received numerous awards for his contributions to science and education. In 2024, he was honored with the TWAS Regional Award for the Development of Scientific Educational Materials. In 2023, he received the Top Outstanding Young People (TOYP) Award for his leadership in education and the prestigious Francophonie Prize for Young Researchers. His work in combating sepsis earned him the Global Sepsis Award in 2022, and he was recognized as the Best Young African Researcher by the Egyptian Academy of Science and Technology in 2021. These accolades underscore his impact in both scientific research and education.
🌍 Memberships
Prof. Dougnon is an active member of several prestigious scientific organizations. He is a member of the Beninese Society of Infectious and Tropical Pathology (SOBEPIT) and the Global Young Academy. He also serves as the Country Ambassador for the American Society for Microbiology, where he previously held the role of Young Ambassador in Benin from 2016 to 2019. In addition, he is a Young Affiliate of the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and a member of the Academy of Young Scientists of Benin. His memberships reflect his commitment to staying engaged with the global scientific community.
📚 Teaching Experience
With over a decade of teaching experience, Prof. Dougnon has mentored numerous students at different levels of their academic careers. He teaches courses related to biomedical analysis, hygiene, sanitation, microbiology, and research methodology for undergraduate and graduate students. He has supervised over 150 undergraduate theses, 75 master’s theses, and several Ph.D. candidates, guiding them in their academic and research pursuits. His focus on nurturing future scientists and researchers highlights his dedication to education and knowledge transfer.
🔬 Research Focus
📚 Publilcation
- Pharmaceutical pollution of the world’s rivers
JL Wilkinson, ABA Boxall, DW Kolpin, KMY Leung, RWS Lai, TV Dougnon, et al.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2022
- Ethnopharmacological survey on antihemorrhagic medicinal plants in South of Benin
JR Klotoé, TV Dougnon, K Koudouvo, JM Atègbo, F Loko, A Akoègninou, et al.
European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2012
- Physicochemical characteristics and microbiological quality of honey produced in Benin
FE Azonwade, A Paraïso, CP Agbangnan Dossa, TV Dougnon, C N’tcha, et al.
Journal of Food Quality, 2018
- Phytochemistry and hemostatic properties of some medicinal plants sold as anti-hemorrhagic in Cotonou markets (Benin)
C Dandjesso, JR Klotoé, TV Dougnon, J Sègbo, JM Atègbo, F Gbaguidi, et al.
Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 2012
- Antibacterial Activity of Chalcone and Dihydrochalcone Compounds from Uvaria chamae Roots against Multidrug‐Resistant Bacteria
H Koudokpon, N Armstrong, TV Dougnon, L Fah, E Hounsa, HS Bankolé, et al.
BioMed Research International, 2018
- Toxigenic Vibrio cholerae O1 in vegetables and fish raised in wastewater irrigated fields and stabilization ponds during a non-cholera outbreak period in Morogoro
YMG Hounmanou, RH Mdegela, TV Dougnon, OJ Mhongole, ES Mayila, et al.
BMC Research Notes, 2016
- Etude ethnobotanique des légumes feuilles thérapeutiques utilisés dans le traitement des diarrhées au sud-Bénin (Afrique de l’Ouest)
AJ Agbankpé, TV Dougnon, HS Bankolé, B Yèhouénou, H Yédomonhan, et al.
International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 2014
- Haematological evaluation of Wistar rats exposed to chronic doses of cadmium, mercury and combined cadmium and mercury
ASY Hounkpatin, PA Edorh, P Guédénon, CG Alimba, A Ogunkanmi, TV Dougnon, et al.
African Journal of Biotechnology, 2013