Tonakpon Hermane AVOHOU

Chercheur associé

Research interests: Bayesian linear and non linear mixed models – Tree architecture and growth models – Forest stand growth models – Functional structural tree models (FSM) – Quantitative ethnobotany tools – Advanced multivariate tools – Statistical quality control – Risk predictions models in industry

Tonakpon Hermane AVOHOU

Research interests

  • Bayesian linear and non linear mixed models
  • Tree architecture and growth models
  • Forest stand growth models
  • Functional structural tree models (FSM)
  • Quantitative ethnobotany tools
  • Advanced multivariate tools
  • Statistical quality control
  • Risk predictions models in industry

Position

Research assistant

Background

  • 2012 – 2014: Master of Sciences, Biostatistics, Louvain School of Statistics, Biostatistics and Actuarial Sciences; Université Catholique de Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium. Grade: 16.05/20.
  • 1998 – 2003: Engineer degree in Management of Natural Resources, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences (FSA), University of Abomey Calavi (UAC), Benin. Major fields: Biodiversity conservation and use, Grade: 16.54/20.
  • 1991 – 1998: Baccalaureate, Major fields: Mathematics and physics, Secondary school of Gbegamey, Benin. Grade: 15.08/20.
    Master thesis: Bayesian predictions of out-of-specification probability during drug stability analysis.
    Engineer thesis: Determination of pastoral potentialities of Atacora mountains

Awards and distinctions

Profiles and Curriculum

Total number of publications

  • Articles scientifiques publiés dans les journaux: 10
  • Communications: 1
  • Documents techniques: 3

Key publications

  1. Avohou T.H., Vodouhe R.S., Dansi A., Bellon M., Kpeki B. 2012. Ethnobotanical Factors Influencing the Use and Management of Wild Edible Plants in Agricultural Environments in Benin. Ethnobotany Research & Applications 10:571-592 (2012)
  2. Avohou T.H, Houehounha R., Glele-Kakai R, Assogbadjo A.E., Sinsin B. 2011. Firewood yield and profitability of a traditional Daniellia oliveri short-rotation coppice on fallow lands in Benin. Biomass & Bioenergy 35(1): 562-571 (IF2010: 3.326).
  3. Avocèvou-Ayisso C., Avohou T.H, Omorou M, Dessou G, Sinsin B. 2011. Ethnobotany of Pentadesma butyracea in Benin: A Quantitative Approach. Ethnobotany Research & Applications 9:151-166.
  4. Avohou T.H, Sinsin B. 2009. The effects of topographic factors on the biomass productivity of Atacora Mountains’ pasturelands in northwestern Benin. Mountain Research and Development, 29-3: 250-254 (Impact factor 2009: 0.347).
  5. Houehounha R., Avohou T.H., Gaoue O.G., Assogbadjo A.E., Sinsin B. 2010. Weed removal improves coppice growth of Daniellia oliveri and its use as fuelwood in traditional fallows in Benin. Agroforestry Systems 78(2): 115-125 (IF2009: 0.845)
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