Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Dr. Claude Yasmine Hamany Djande is a distinguished biochemist specializing in plant metabolomics and molecular biology. With a deep passion for scientific discovery, she has significantly contributed to understanding plant defense mechanisms and metabolomic reprogramming. Her research focuses on integrating analytical chemistry with computational biology to explore plant secondary metabolites. As a dedicated academic, she has supervised and mentored graduate students, fostering a research-driven learning environment. Dr. Djande actively participates in international scientific communities, presenting her work at prestigious conferences and publishing extensively in peer-reviewed journals. With a commitment to innovation and knowledge advancement, she continues to make impactful contributions to the biochemistry field.
Professional Profile
Education
Dr. Djande obtained her BSc in Pharmacology from the University of Dschang in Cameroon before pursuing further studies in South Africa. She earned her BSc (Hons), MSc (with distinction), and Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Johannesburg. Her doctoral research focused on plant metabolomics, where she utilized advanced analytical techniques to investigate biochemical responses in plants. She has since expanded her expertise in computational metabolomics and applied bioinformatics, positioning herself as a leading researcher in metabolomics and plant biochemistry. Her strong academic background and interdisciplinary approach have been instrumental in shaping her research career.
Professional Experience
Dr. Djande is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Johannesburg, where she designs experiments, directs graduate research projects, and lectures on biochemistry and molecular biology. She has extensive experience in laboratory management, method development, and multidisciplinary research collaborations. Previously, as a Ph.D. candidate and research assistant, she contributed to metabolomics research, supervised students, and participated in field experiments. Her expertise spans plant tissue culture, molecular biology techniques, and high-throughput metabolite analysis. With a strong commitment to academia, she actively engages in teaching, mentoring, and scientific communication, ensuring that her research has a lasting educational and scientific impact.
Research Interests
Dr. Djande’s research interests lie in plant metabolomics, analytical biochemistry, and molecular biology. She focuses on understanding plant defense responses, metabolite profiling, and biomarker discovery using advanced techniques such as liquid and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC/GC-MS) and machine learning-based metabolomics. Her work has explored plant secondary metabolites, stress-induced metabolic reprogramming, and biochemical interactions between plants and pathogens. She is particularly interested in using metabolomics to differentiate plant cultivars and investigate the bioactive properties of natural compounds. Her research has applications in agriculture, food security, and pharmaceutical sciences, contributing to innovations in plant-based therapeutics and crop improvement strategies.
Awards and Honors
Dr. Djande has received several accolades for her outstanding contributions to metabolomics research. She was the winner of the MetaboArt research contest at the 19th Annual Conference of the International Metabolomics Society in Canada, recognizing her ability to communicate complex scientific concepts creatively. She is also a member of prestigious scientific organizations, including the National and International Metabolomics Society, the South African Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and the Golden Key International Honour Society. Her research publications in high-impact journals and her role in student mentorship further underscore her achievements. Through her dedication to biochemistry, she continues to receive recognition for her groundbreaking research and academic excellence.
Conclusion
Dr. Claude Yasmine Hamany Djande is a highly accomplished researcher with a strong track record in biochemistry and metabolomics. Their contributions to plant metabolomics, mentorship, and international recognition make them a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Strengthening funding acquisition and expanding global collaborations could further solidify their standing in the field.
Publications Top Noted
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2020 – Metabolomics: A tool for cultivar phenotyping and investigation of grain crops
- Authors: CY Hamany Djande, C Pretorius, F Tugizimana, LA Piater, IA Dubery
- Citations: 64
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2018 – Differential extraction of phytochemicals from the multipurpose tree, Moringa oleifera, using green extraction solvents
- Authors: CY Hamany Djande, LA Piater, PA Steenkamp, NE Madala, IA Dubery
- Citations: 58
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2021 – A metabolomics approach and chemometric tools for differentiation of barley cultivars and biomarker discovery
- Authors: CY Hamany Djande, LA Piater, PA Steenkamp, F Tugizimana, IA Dubery
- Citations: 24
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2022 – Hordatines and Associated Precursors Dominate Metabolite Profiles of Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) Seedlings: A Metabolomics Study of Five Cultivars
- Authors: CY Hamany Djande, PA Steenkamp, LA Piater, F Tugizimana, IA Dubery
- Citations: 12
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2019 – Habituated Moringa oleifera callus retains metabolic responsiveness to external plant growth regulators
- Authors: CY Hamany Djande, PA Steenkamp, LA Piater, NE Madala, IA Dubery
- Citations: 11
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2023 – Metabolomic Reconfiguration in Primed Barley (Hordeum vulgare) Plants in Response to Pyrenophora teres f. teres Infection
- Authors: CY Hamany Djande, F Tugizimana, PA Steenkamp, LA Piater, IA Dubery
- Citations: 7*
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2023 – Metabolic reprogramming of barley in response to foliar application of dichlorinated functional analogues of salicylic acid as priming agents and inducers of plant defence
- Authors: CY Hamany Djande, PA Steenkamp, LA Piater, F Tugizimana, IA Dubery
- Citations: 7
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2020 – Mass Spectrometric Approaches to Study the Metabolism of Jasmonates: Biotransformation of Exogenously Supplemented Methyl Jasmonate by Cell Suspension Cultures of Moringa oleifera
- Authors: CY Hamany Djande, NE Madala, IA Dubery
- Citations: 7
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2019 – Jasmonate in Plant Biology
- Authors: CYH Djande, NE Madala, IA Dubery
- Citations: 5
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2024 – Hordatines, dimerised hydroxycinnamoylagmatine conjugates of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.): an appraisal of the biosynthesis, chemistry, identification and bioactivities
- Authors: CY Hamany Djande, IA Dubery
- Citations: 3
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2025 – Chemical Biology Meets Metabolomics: The Response of Barley Seedlings to 3,5-Dichloroanthranilic Acid, a Resistance Inducer
- Authors: CY Hamany Djande, PA Steenkamp, IA Dubery
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