Universite Joseph KI-ZERBO | Burkina Faso
Author Profile
Suitable for this Best Researcher Award
Salamata Tiendrebeogo is a dynamic researcher in Plant Biochemistry whose impactful work and academic rigor make her a prime candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With a strong educational background in Biochemistry and Applied Chemistry, she has led critical investigations into the nutritional, biochemical, and functional properties of indigenous African plant species. Her research contributes significantly to food security, sustainability, and innovation in biochemical engineering. Tiendrebeogo’s groundbreaking publications and collaborative projects reflect both depth and breadth of knowledge, positioning her at the forefront of African biochemical research. Her consistent contributions from 2019 to 2025 showcase a profound commitment to scientific advancement, making her an ideal recipient of this prestigious accolade.
Education
Salamata Tiendrebeogo has pursued dual PhDs in Biochemistry and Food Technology (Université Pr Joseph KI-ZERBO, Burkina Faso – pending defense) and Applied Chemistry (Northwest University, China – ongoing), underscoring her drive and scholarly dedication. She holds a Master’s in Agrotechnology and Biochemical Engineering of Food Processes, awarded with honors in 2019, and a Professional Bachelor’s in Industrial Food Quality Management (2016). Additionally, she earned a BAC+2 in Biological Science and a BAC in Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Her education is a blend of interdisciplinary rigor and regional relevance, equipping her with a holistic understanding of biochemical and food systems. This rich academic journey forms the foundation of her contributions to plant-based nutritional science and food technology.
Professional Experience
Salamata has accumulated significant research experience through her academic and fieldwork engagements. Her work spans biochemical analyses, nutritional assessments, and the physicochemical characterization of plant products. She has collaborated with renowned institutions such as CNRST/IRSAT and led multiple scientific studies on underutilized fruits like Saba senegalensis, contributing to food diversification and biofortification strategies. Her roles have encompassed data analysis, laboratory coordination, and authorship of technical data sheets and peer-reviewed papers. Her cross-continental academic pursuit in China and Burkina Faso highlights her adaptability and global outlook. Her contributions are not only academic but deeply impactful in practical agricultural innovation and public health nutrition.
Awards and Recognition
Salamata Tiendrebeogo has garnered recognition through publications in high-impact journals and institutional commendations. Her works, such as those in Scientific Reports and Frontiers in Nutrition, have been widely cited and appreciated in international forums. She has received honors for her Master’s research and her technical documents have been officially archived by CNRST. Her collaborations with senior researchers and consistent presence in leading academic circles underscore her scientific influence. Tiendrebeogo’s selection as a PhD candidate in international programs itself is testament to her merit. Her publication record, interdisciplinary collaborations, and research depth reflect the level of excellence worthy of prestigious awards.
Salamata Tiendrebeogo excels in plant biochemistry, food process engineering, and nutritional biochemistry. She possesses extensive skills in proximate analysis, antioxidant assays, microbiological safety assessment, and food bioavailability evaluation. She adeptly uses chromatography, spectrophotometry, and data modeling tools. Her cross-disciplinary training enables her to link traditional food knowledge with modern biochemical validation. She has developed high-quality research outputs, particularly on Saba senegalensis, showcasing analytical precision and scientific innovation. Her research contributes directly to sustainable food systems, indigenous plant valorization, and health-promoting bioproducts. Her ability to bridge scientific inquiry with regional applicability is a major asset to the global plant biochemistry community.
Publications
Nutritional potential of Saba senegalensis fruits seeds and hulls from Burkina Faso: a source of essential nutrients (Scientific Reports, 2025)
Morphological variability and proximate composition of Saba senegalensis fruit pulps from plant ecotypes in Burkina Faso (Food Research International, 2025)
Comparison of nutritional, bioactive potential and antioxidant properties of Saba senegalensis fruit pulps (Front. Nutr., 2024)
Biochemical comparison of Saba senegalensis fruits from seven geographical localities of Burkina Faso (African J. Food Sci., 2020)
High color-purity near-infrared PLED based on Ir(III)-complex (J. Luminescence, 2025)
Impact of hulling and heat treatment on G196 soybean variety (J. Food Research, 2024)
Physico-chemical, microbiological and acceptability of nectar formulations (Revue Burkinabè de la Recherche, 2020)