Cossi Ulriche AFATONDJI

PhD topic: Modeling the phenotypic performance and adaptation to climate change of two introduced cattle breeds in different vegetation zones of Benin

Supervisor(s) name(s): Prof. Dr. Luc Hippolyte DOSSA - Prof. Dr. Eva SCHLECHT 

Area of interest: Agronomy

Educational background: 

• 2016 - 2019: Master of Science in Animal Production and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (FSA), University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Republic of Benin.
• 2012 - 2015: Bachelor of Science in Sciences and Technology of Animal Production, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (FSA), University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Republic of Benin.

Professional experience: 

• 2022-2024: Trainer assistant in the framework of the DAAD project DIGIFACE at Kelh University of Applied Sciences on Generic Moodle course Quantitative Research Methodologies I.
• 2018-2020: Research assistant in the framework of the PRD/ARES project on Improvement of traditional small ruminant (sheep and goat) farming systems in a context of environmental and societal change in Benin. 

Primary research keywords: Animal production, Genetic diversity, Geographic information, Remote sensing

Email address:cossulriche[at]gmail[dot]com