Assoc. Prof. Dr, UNSTIM/IRHOB, Benin
A distinguished physical oceanographer, Assoc. Prof. Dr Frederic BONOU is a researcher and lecturer at IRHOB/UNSTIM/ICMPA-UNESCO CHAIR since 2018. 🌍 His expertise spans ocean-atmosphere interactions, biogeochemistry, sea level rise, and climate change. ⛅ A member of CMIP IPO and Ocean Decade Taskforce, he was nominated as a First Author for IPCC Report, Chapter 5. 📖 His work focuses on hydromorphodynamics, ocean acidification, and climate geoengineering. 🌊 With a strong research background, he actively contributes to modeling coastal erosion, floods, and precipitation patterns in Africa and beyond. 🌎
Profile
🎓 Education:
Assoc. Prof. Dr Frederic BONOU earned a PhD in Physical Oceanography (2012-2016) from Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil. 🇧🇷 He completed an MSc in Physical Oceanography (2010-2011) at ICMPA-UNESCO CHAIR-UAC 🌍 and a Master’s in Physics (2009) from University of Abomey-Calavi (FAST-UAC). 🏫 His undergraduate degree in Physics (2008) from FAST-UAC laid the foundation for his climate and oceanographic research. 🌊 His academic journey reflects a global and interdisciplinary approach to environmental challenges. 🌎
💼 Experience:
Since 2018, Assoc. Prof. Dr Frederic BONOU has been a Researcher and Lecturer at IRHOB/UNSTIM/ICMPA-UNESCO CHAIR. 🎓 Previously, he held a Postdoctoral position (2016-2018) at FAST-UAC, IRHOB, and IRD, working on climate dynamics, sea-level rise, and ocean modeling. 🌊 His contributions to IPCC, Ocean Decade, and CMIP IPO highlight his leadership in global oceanographic research. 🌍 His expertise in coastal erosion monitoring using video systems, biogeochemistry, and hydrodynamics modeling has made significant impacts in climate science. 🔬
🏆 Awards & Honors:
First Author of IPCC Report, Chapter 5, contributing to global climate change assessment 📖 Member of CMIP IPO, supporting climate model intercomparison 🌍 Member of Ocean Decade Taskforce, shaping ocean science policies 🌊 Recognized expert in oceanography and climate science, involved in multiple international research initiatives 🏅 Contributor to major oceanographic and climate studies, emphasizing African coastal and atmospheric interactions 🌎
🔬 Research Focus:
Assoc. Prof. Dr Frederic BONOU specializes in physical oceanography, studying ocean-atmosphere interactions, climate geoengineering, and biogeochemistry. 🌊 His work covers sea level rise, precipitation modeling, coastal erosion, and hydro-morphodynamics using advanced modeling and remote sensing techniques. 🌍 He actively researches ocean acidification, carbon parameters, African monsoon variability, and flood dynamics. 🌦️ His interdisciplinary approach integrates physics, geoscience, and climate modeling to address global environmental challenges. 🚀
Publications
A multi-decade record of high-quality fCO2 data in version 3 of the Surface Ocean CO2 Atlas (SOCAT) CITED BY 587 2016
A multi-decade record of high-quality fCO2 data in version 3 of the Surface Ocean CO2 Atlas (SOCAT), Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 8, 383–413
CITED BY 137 2016
Conclusion
Based on academic excellence, high-impact research, global recognition, and leadership in oceanographic sciences, Dr. Frédéric Bonou is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award. His work addresses critical challenges in ocean physics, climate modeling, and coastal resilience, making him a deserving candidate. Expanding interdisciplinary collaboration and public engagement could further enhance his impact.