Associate Researchers

 PhD in Biometry at the Doctoral School of Agronomic and Water Sciences of the University of Abomey-Calavi, 2020:2023 on the topic:''Empirical Evaluation of Machine Learning Techniques for Disease Detection and Yield Prediction in Tomatoes under Simulated Climate and Infection Conditions" 

MSc degree in Biostatistics on the topic: “using of the multivariate longitudinal data analysis to assess growth patterns of maize (Zea mays) in Benin, 2018 

Bachelor degree in Agronomy with a specialization in Natural Resources Management, 2015 

Research project (Max 200 words): Wastage of agricultural yield is almost 40 % due to lack of field monitoring, non-identified like disease. To optimize agricultural production, it is important to early detect plants diseases and apply adequate treatment to them. 

Souand Peace Gloria Tahi is a postdoctoral researcher in Biometry from Benin, with a strong background in statistical modeling, machine learning, and environmental data analysis. She holds a Master's degree in Biostatistics and completed a PhD in Biometry with DAAD, AI4D, and Mawazo scholarships. Her postdoctoral research focuses on unraveling the complex interplay of environmental dynamics, socioeconomic factors, and demographic determinants in tropical disease patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa, using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). In addition to her work on tropical diseases, Souand is also involved in improving maize yield prediction models by integrating real-world data, such as climate, soil, and sensor-based inputs, to support climate-resilient agriculture.