Expert in adaptation at University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon
Prof. Mesmin Tchindjang is a distinguished geomorphologist and environmental researcher with expertise in tropical geomorphology, natural hazards, climate change, and land use transformation. He earned his Ph.D. in 1996 and completed his ‘Habilitation’ in Geography in 2012 at the University of Paris 7. Prof. Tchindjang has contributed significantly to agroforestry projects revitalizing soils in southern Cameroon and sustainable oil palm cultivation. He collaborates with leading organizations, including CIFOR-ICRAF, UNDP, and the World Bank, to address climate adaptation and environmental resilience. Additionally, he is the founding member of the Cameroonian Geomorphologist Association and an active coordinator in global environmental monitoring initiatives.
Publication Profile
Academic Background:
Prof. Mesmin Tchindjang earned his Ph.D. in Geomorphology, Surface Dynamics, and Natural Hazards in 1996. He later defended his ‘Habilitation’ in Geography in 2012 at the University of Paris 7. He also holds an MSc in Remote Sensing for Environmental Impact Studies.
Research Focus:
His work encompasses tropical geomorphology, natural hazards, climate change, land use transformation, agricultural sustainability, remote sensing, and GIS. He has significantly contributed to agroforestry for soil revitalization in southern Cameroon and sustainable oil palm cultivation.
Key Projects & Collaborations:
- OPAL Project: Researching oil palm environmental impacts.
- Agricultural zoning and landscape ecology in Cameroon.
Collaborates with organizations like CIFOR-ICRAF, WWF, UNDP, and the World Bank on climate adaptation and environmental resilience.
Professional Memberships:
Founding member of the Cameroonian Geomorphologist Association and Coordinator of Global Mapping and Environmental Monitoring.
- “Agricultural Innovations and Adaptations to Climate Change in the Northern Cameroon Region”
Journal: Sustainability
Date: 2024-11-19
DOI: 10.3390/su162210096
Contributors: Gaitan Thierry Seutchueng Tchuenga, Mesmin Tchindjang, Precillia Ijang Tata Ngome, Ann Degrande, Simon Djakba Basga, Frédéric Saha
- “The Dilemma of the Development of Oil Palm Plantations Against Forest Conservation in Cameroon”
Book Chapter
Date: 2024-10-30
DOI: 10.37572/EdArt_30102427710
Contributors: Mesmin Tchindjang, Guy Donald Abasombe, Rose Ngo Makak, Philippes Mbevo Fendoung
- “Mapping of the Dilemma of Mining Against Forest and Conservation in the Lom and Djérem Division, Cameroon”
Book Chapter
Date: 2024-07-31
DOI: 10.37572/EdArt_31072418511
Contributors: Mesmin Tchindjang, Eric Voundi, Philippes Mbevo Fendoung, Unusa Haman, Frédéric Saha, Igor Casimir Njombissie Petcheu
- “Weakening of Coastlines and Coastal Erosion in the Gulf of Guinea: The Case of the Kribi Coast in Cameroon”
Journal: Land
Date: 2022-09
DOI: 10.3390/land11091557
Contributors: Philippes Mbevo Fendoung, Mesmin Tchindjang, Aurélia Hubert-Ferrari
- “Lake Nyos, a Multirisk and Vulnerability Appraisal”
Journal: Geosciences
Date: 2018-08
DOI: 10.3390/geosciences8090312
Contributor: Mesmin Tchindjang