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Bridget Aito- Bobadoye

Country of origin: Nigeria Currently in: Kenya, Nairobi General field of specialization: Agricultural Sciences

PhD Fellowship Alumna

Academic Background: Degrees

2017 Doctorate Agricultural Sciences
Research and Profession: Current Research Activities

Agricultural Sciences

Currently researching in the field of pollinator health and nutrition. Present research focus is : Ecological, behavioural and biochemical traits of African meliponine bees in a biodiverse hotspot of Kenya. This study aims to identify meliponine bee species in Taita hills of Kenya and further understand their behavioural traits essential for pollination (foraging ) such as recognition and recruitment behaviours. This will confirm their potential as alternative pollinators to the Honey bee (Apis mellifera).

Research Keywords:

agriculture

chemical ecology

pollination biology

insect pollinators

African meliponine bees

Current profession

Current professional activities type:

Teaching

Affiliations

International center for insect physiology and ecology (icipe)
Prizes, Grants and Awards: TWAS Awards

Oct 2012

Fellowship

OWSD Fellowship

Other Awards

Mar 2011

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD)

AWARD is a career-development program that equips top women agricultural scientists across sub-Saharan Africa to accelerate agricultural gains by strengthening their research and leadership skills, through tailored fellowships. AWARD is a catalyst for innovations with high potential to contribute to the prosperity and well-being of African smallholder farmers, most of whom are women.
Fellowship with OWSD: Fellowship with OWSD

Fellowship with OWSD

Fellowship awarded 2012

PHD Graduation 2017