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Dr. Salomon Obahoundje, Machine Learning, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at International Water Management Institue, Ghana  

Professional Profile

Summary:

Dr. Salomon Obahoundje is a post-doctoral research fellow specializing in digital tools for water management at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in Ghana. His expertise lies in assessing renewable energy resources, particularly hydropower, wind, and solar energy, and analyzing the impacts of climate change on these resources. With a strong background in physics, Dr. Obahoundje has conducted extensive research on climate and energy, focusing on West Africa. He has a keen interest in large dataset analysis, machine learning, and climate modeling to inform decision-making processes under deep uncertainty.

👩‍🎓Education:

Dr. Obahoundje holds a Ph.D. in Energy-Climate-Environment from the African Centre of Excellence on Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Development (WASCAL/CEA-CCBAD) in Côte d’Ivoire. He completed his Master’s research program in Climate Change and Energy at the West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL) in Niger. He also obtained a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Physics Sciences from Abomey-Calavi University in Benin.

 

Professional Experience:

Dr. Obahoundje has a diverse professional experience, including research fellowships, internships, and consultancy roles. He has served as a data scientist at the World Energy & Meteorology Council (WEMC) in the UK, where he worked on energy modeling and climate projections. He has also interned at research institutes such as the Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD) in Côte d’Ivoire, focusing on climate downscaling and bias correction data. Additionally, he has collaborated with international organizations like Electricté De France (EDF) and the General Direction of Climate Change in Benin on various climate and energy-related projects.

Research Interests:

Dr. Obahoundje’s research interests revolve around assessing the impacts of climate change on renewable energy resources, particularly hydropower, in West Africa. He specializes in using advanced modeling techniques, such as machine learning and climate models (CMIP5-6, CORDEX), to analyze large datasets and inform climate adaptation and mitigation strategies. His research also focuses on climate information services for the energy and agricultural sectors, aiming to enhance resilience to climate variability and extremes.

Skills:

  • Proficient in English and Malay (both speaking and writing)
  • Experienced in various software including GPS/GNSS processing tools, Microsoft Office, programming languages like MATLAB and Fortran, CAD and GIS software.
  • Capable of handling GPS/GNSS equipment and RFID tools.
  • Possesses strong communication skills, teamwork abilities, and a knack for teaching and training.
  • Demonstrates adaptability, fast learning, and strategic planning capabilities.

Publications Top Noted:

Paper Title: Predicting climate-driven changes in reservoir inflows and hydropower in Côte d’Ivoire using machine learning modeling
  • Authors: Obahoundje, S., Diedhiou, A., Akpoti, K., Ofosu, E.A., Marcel Kouame, D.G.
  • Journal: Energy
  • Volume: 302
  • Pages: 131849
  • Year: 2024
Paper Title: Implication of stratospheric aerosol geoengineering on compound precipitation and temperature extremes in Africa
  • Authors: Obahoundje, S., Nguessan-Bi, V.H., Diedhiou, A., Kravitz, B., Moore, J.C.
  • Journal: Science of the Total Environment
  • Volume: 863
  • Pages: 160806
  • Year: 2023
Paper Title: Modeling climate change impact on inflow and hydropower generation of Nangbeto dam in West Africa using multi-model CORDEX ensemble and ensemble machine learning
  • Authors: Obahoundje, S., Diedhiou, A., Dubus, L., Akpoti, K., Antwi Ofosu, E.
  • Journal: Applied Energy
  • Volume: 325
  • Pages: 119795
  • Year: 2022
Paper Title: Influence of stratospheric aerosol geoengineering on temperature mean and precipitation extremes indices in Africa
  • Authors: Obahoundje, S., N’guessan Bi, V.H., Diedhiou, A., Kravitz, B., Moore, J.C.
  • Journal: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue: 4
  • Pages: 399–423
  • Year: 2022
Paper Title: Analysis of hydroclimatic trends and variability and their impacts on hydropower generation in two river basins in Côte d’Ivoire (West Africa) during 1981-2017
  • Authors: Obahoundje, S., Diedhiou, A., Kouassi, K.L., Roudier, P., Kouame, D.G.M.
  • Journal: Environmental Research Communications
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 6
  • Pages: 065001
  • Year: 2022

 

Dr. Salomon Obahoundje | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

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