Aggeliki Barberopoulou | Earthquake and Tsunami Hazards | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Aggeliki Barberopoulou | Earthquake and Tsunami Hazards | Best Researcher Award

President | Tsunami Society International | United States

Dr. Aggeliki Barberopoulou is Chief Technology Officer at Prometheus Space Technologies, Research Scientist at the Hellenic Center for Marine Research, and President of the Tsunami Society International, recognized for her expertise in hazard mitigation, tsunami and earthquake risk assessment, and numerical modeling of geophysical phenomena. She holds a Ph.D. in Geophysics from the University of Washington, an M.S. in Applied Mathematics from the same institution, an M.Sc. in Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos from University College London, and a B.Sc. Honours in Mathematics and Computing from the University of East London. Dr. Barberopoulou has contributed extensively to the field through leadership and research roles, including co-founding Prometheus Space Technologies, serving on national and international tsunami hazard committees, and supervising tsunami damage and inundation studies. Her work encompasses processing submarine fiber optic data, numerical modeling of tsunamigenic earthquakes, hazard mapping, and damage assessments, resulting in a significant body of publications and presentations at professional and academic conferences. She serves as editor-in-chief of the journal Science of Tsunami Hazards, guiding scholarly discourse in the field, and has been invited as a speaker and panelist at numerous international forums. Dr. Barberopoulou’s contributions have been recognized through multiple awards and fellowships, including competitive research grants, outstanding poster and travel awards, and the prestigious SNFPHI award for innovative disaster response projects. Her leadership, research excellence, and dedication to advancing geophysical hazard understanding make her a highly distinguished candidate in her field.

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Featured Publications

1. Ganas, A., Elias, P., Kapetanidis, V., Valkaniotis, S., Briole, P., Kassaras, I., …. (2019). The July 20, 2017 M6.6 Kos earthquake: Seismic and geodetic evidence for an active north-dipping normal fault at the western end of the Gulf of Gökova (SE Aegean Sea). Pure and Applied Geophysics, 176(10), 4177–4211.

2. Dengler, L., Uslu, B., Barberopoulou, A., Borrero, J., & Synolakis, C. (2008). The vulnerability of Crescent City, California, to tsunamis generated by earthquakes in the Kuril Islands region of the northwestern Pacific. Seismological Research Letters, 79(5), 608–619.

3. Barberopoulou, A., Qamar, A., Pratt, T. L., Creager, K. C., & Steele, W. P. (2004). Local amplification of seismic waves from the Denali Earthquake and damaging seiches in Lake Union, Seattle, Washington. Geophysical Research Letters, 31(3).

4. Ganas, A., Briole, P., Bozionelos, G., Barberopoulou, A., Elias, P., Tsironi, V., …. (2020). The 25 October 2018 Mw=6.7 Zakynthos earthquake (Ionian Sea, Greece): A low-angle fault model based on GNSS data, relocated seismicity, small tsunami and implications for the … Journal of Geodynamics, 137, 101731.

5. Downes, G., Barberopoulou, A., Cochran, U., Clark, K., & Scheele, F. (2017). The New Zealand tsunami database: Historical and modern records. Seismological Research Letters, 88(2A), 342–353.

Mr Ngwa Azibo| Natural Resources Management | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Ngwa Azibo| Natural Resources Management | Best Researcher Award

Faculty Coordinator |Bamenda University Institutes of Science and Technology,Cameroon

Mr. Ngwa Kester Azibo is a committed and impactful researcher whose work bridges academia and field-based development. His research focuses on real-world challenges affecting communities in Cameroon and sub-Saharan Africa, particularly disaster resilience, rural development, and environmental sustainability. His publication record, consultancy roles, and field expertise make him a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award.

Professional Profile 

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Education 

Ngwa Kester Azibo is a seasoned development and environmental professional with a solid academic foundation. He holds a Master of Science in Rural Development and Administration from the University of Dschang (2017–2019) and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences from the University of Buea (2006–2009). Further enhancing his analytical skills, he earned a certificate in Data Analysis Using SPSS from BUST Bamenda in 2012. This academic preparation laid a firm groundwork for his extensive engagement in research, fieldwork, and consultancy in sustainable development and humanitarian services.

Professional Experience

Mr. Ngwa currently serves as the Faculty Coordinator and Data Manager at BUST University Bamenda, a role he has held since April 2019. Prior to this, he gained vital experience as a Consultant for Infrastructure Development Consultants (IDC) Bamenda, focusing on community water supply in Cameroon’s North West and South West regions (2014–2015). Earlier, from 2010 to 2011, he contributed to Strategic Humanitarian Services (SHUMAS) in the Agriculture and Environmental Management Department, strengthening his expertise in grassroots development and environmental resilience.

Research and Field Expertise

Mr. Ngwa has a robust background in field data collection, having participated in numerous socio-environmental projects, including studies on flood victims, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and livelihoods across Cameroon between 2009 and 2021. His work spans collaborations with organizations such as SNV, DEH Cameroon, and Volkswagen Postdoctoral Fellowship. These experiences have honed his field methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and socio-economic impact assessments.

Consultancy and Project Roles

He has served as a consultant for leading international and local development bodies such as Plan International and IITA Yaoundé, where he delivered expert analysis on children’s welfare, emergency responses, cash and voucher approaches, and agricultural yield studies. His consultancy skills include evaluation reporting, statistical data interpretation, and the design of tailored development interventions.

Research Interests and Focus Areas

Ngwa Kester Azibo’s primary research focus lies at the intersection of livelihood security, climate-related disaster resilience, rural development, and environmental sustainability. His research critically evaluates the socio-economic implications of floods, renewable energy, and donor-funded projects on vulnerable communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. He is particularly interested in how nonprofit models and informal mechanisms shape adaptive responses to crises.

Skills and Competencies

He is proficient in statistical analysis tools (notably SPSS), data presentation, GIS, and research management. His skillset is complemented by his capacity to facilitate training seminars, guide academic programs, and contribute to knowledge dissemination in both academic and field-based settings. Valencian Government in 2006–2007. These accolades underscore her influence in advancing evidence-based interventions and public policies. Dr. Vives-Cases’ awards not only reflect academic excellence but also a sustained commitment to addressing gender-based violence, improving health systems, and empowering vulnerable populations. Her recognition across both national and international arenas affirms her status as a leading researcher in her field.

Conclusion

Ngwa Kester Azibo meets and exceeds the criteria in many core areas. Recognizing his work would not only be well-deserved but could also further amplify the relevance and reach of research emerging from Cameroon and the broader African region.

Publications Top Notes

 

    • Mehrabi, Z., Delzeit, R., Ignaciuk, A., Levers, C., Braich, G., Bajaj, K., et al. (2022). research priorities for global food security under extreme events. One Earth, 5(7), 756–766.

    • Bang, H. N., & Balgah, R. A. (2022). The ramification of Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis: conceptual analysis of a looming “Complex Disaster Emergency”. Journal of International Humanitarian Action, 7(1), 6.

    • Innocent, N. M., Bitondo, D., & Azibo, B. R. (2016). Climate variability and change in the Bamenda highlands of North Western Cameroon: Perceptions, impacts and coping mechanisms. British Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 12(5), 1–18.

    • Kimengsi, J. N., Mukong, A. K., & Balgah, R. A. (2020). Livelihood diversification and household well-being: Insights and policy implications for forest-based communities in Cameroon. Society & Natural Resources, 33(7), 876–895.

    • Kimengsi, J. N., & Balgah, R. A. (2021). Colonial hangover and institutional bricolage processes in forest use practices in Cameroon. Forest Policy and Economics, 125, 102406.

    • Kimengsi, J. N., Kechia, M. A., Azibo, B. R., Pretzsch, J., & Kwei, J. (2019). Households’ assets dynamics and ecotourism choices in the Western Highlands of Cameroon. Sustainability, 11(7), 1844.

    • Balgah, R. A. (2019). Factors influencing coffee farmers’ decisions to join cooperatives. Sustainable Agriculture Research, 8(1), 42–58.

    • Azibo, B. R., & Kimengsi, J. N. (2015). Building an indigenous agro-pastoral adaptation framework to climate change in Sub-Saharan Africa: experiences from the North West Region of Cameroon. Procedia Environmental Sciences, 29, 126–127.

    • Balgah, R. A., Bang, H. N., & Fondo, S. A. (2019). Drivers for coping with flood hazards: Beyond the analysis of single cases. Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies, 11(1), 1–9.

    • Buchenrieder, G., & Balgah, R. A. (2013). Sustaining livelihoods around community forests. What is the potential contribution of wildlife domestication? The Journal of Modern African Studies, 51(1), 57–84.