CURRICULUM VITAE Difo V.

Harouna

Nutrition Incubator E-mail: h.difovoukang@jnaobenfoundation.org ,

The J&A Oben Foundation harounadif.scipro@gmail.com harounad@nm-
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Difo Voukang Harouna, PhD

Research Associate
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Difo_Voukang_Harouna
Date of Birth: 07th January 1987 Region of Origin: Far-North, Cameroon Marital Status: Married
Place of Birth: Yagoua Division: Mayo- Danay
Nationality: Cameroonian Sex: Male
Education
Nov 2016 – April 2020 The Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Life Science and Bioengineering (Major: Food
and Nutritional Sciences), Arusha, Tanzania
May 2010 – Jun 2013 Ahmadu Bello University
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Biochemistry (Food Biochemistry)
Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria
Oct 2006 – Nov 2009 Université de Dschang
Bachelor of Science, B.Sc. (Licence es Science), Biochemistry (Biochimie)
Dschang, West, Cameroon
Sep 2005 – Aug 2006 Government Bilingual High School (Lycee Bilingue de Garoua)
Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement secondaire General, Série ‘’D’’ (equivalent of
‘A’ Level), Mathematic et Science de la Vie et de la Terre (Mathematics, Biology
and Geology)
Garoua, North Province, Cameroon
Sep 2004 – Aug 2005 Government Bilingual High School (Lycee Bilingue de Garoua)
Probatoire de l’enseignement secondaire Général, Série ‘’D’’ (equivalent of
SSCE), Mathematic et Science de la Vie et de la Terre (Mathematics, Biology and
Geology)
Garoua, North Province, Cameroon
Sep 1999 – Aug 2003 Government Bilingual High School (Lycee Bilingue de Garoua)
Brevet d’Etude du Premier Cycle du Second Degré ; B.E.P.C ( equivalent of
‘O’Level),
Garoua, North Province, Cameroon
OTHER EDUCATION &TRAINING CERTIFICATES

26th June – 7th July 2017
Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology-
NM-AIST (Tanzania) and University of Glasgow (UK)
Certificate of Participation ‘’Mapping and Key Research Skills Training’’
Hand-on practical field training on GIS, GPS, R and R-studio.
Questionnaire Development and implementation

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27th June - 8th July 2011
Centre for Biotechnology Research and Training, (Ahmadu Bello University,
Zaria, Nigeria)
Certificate of Participation (Recombinant DNA Technology Training):
basic hands on training on DNA isolation from plant (Maize) and Animal
(Drosophila) source, restriction digestion, ligation, Preparation of competent cell
and insertion of a Recombinant DNA

27th July -30th July 2011 Biochemistry Department, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
Certificate of Participation
Training Workshop on the Survey of local foodstuff in formulation of High
Quality Complimentary Foods for use in Northern Nigeria)

December 2009- June 2010 French Department, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
Proficiency Certificate in English for Foreigners (English Language Immersion)

15th July- 16th Aug. 2007 African Institute of Computer Sciences (Cameroon office)
Attestation of Qualified training in Microsoft Office
Teaching & Research Experience
Sept 2020- present Research Associate
The J&A Oben Foundation, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Sep 2015 – Jan 2017 Consultant-Trainer for the ‘’NGONG TRAINING PROGRAMME’’:
Training the Bambui Farmers of Tomorrow
RAD (Reignite Action for Development) in collaboration with National
Polytechnic University Institute, Bamenda, Food Technology Department,
National Polytechnic University Institute, Bamenda
Bamenda, North-West Province, Cameroon
Aug 2014 – Jan 2017 Coordinator of the FOOD TECHNOLOGY LAB
National Polytechnic University Institute, Bamenda, Food Technology
Department
Bamenda, North-West Province, Cameroon
Oct 2013 – Jan 2017 Ag. Head of Department/Lecturer
National Polytechnic University Institute, Bamenda- Cameroon, Food
Technology
Awards & Grants
Feb 2017 Scholarship: African Center of Excellence known as CREATES- FNS (Centre for
Research, Agricultural Advancement, Teaching Excellence and Sustainability in Food
and Nutrition Security) sponsored by World Bank and Tanzanian Government
Jan 2019 IFS Grant N0 B_6203-1: I received a research grant from the International
Foundation or Science to carry out a research
Languages arabic, English, French, Fula; Fulah; Pulaar; Pular, hausa, Swahili
Publication Highlights: 2 book Chapter and 10 articles
Conference Proceedings
 9th International Conference on Legumes Genetics and Genomics (ICLGG 2019), 13- 17
May 2019, Dijon, France
 Model United Nations Conference (2012): Model United Nations, Ahmadu Bello University,
Zaria-Nigeria
 33rd Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Conference (11th- 14th
Nov. 2014): University of Ilorin, Ilorin- Nigeria
 32nd Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Conference (14th- 17th Nov.
2012): University of Calabar, Calabar- Nigeria
 1st International Conference on Science and Technology (ICST, 2012): Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria- Nigeria
Signature/Date: Difo 28/09/2020