University: Université Abdou Moumouni de Niamey (UAM), Niger
Nationality: Chadian
Research area: Gountouyéna watershed in Niamey
Which activities have you participated in as part of the RARSUS project?
As part of the RARSUS project, I participated in several activities such as: training on scientific research, meetings, field trips and missions, installation of equipment.
What is your role within the project? What outcomes are you responsible for?
My role is collected data on the study area and analyze it. The results I am responsible for are the analyzed data collected and statistical study of hydrological parameters, rainfall and topographic surveys and delineation of flood areas.
Tell us about the research you are going to conduct:
Documentary, data collection, hydrological observation and how to assess flood risk.
What are the personal achievements or successes you’ve had so far?
The personal achievements that I have had so far are:
- mastery of data collection tools
- mastery of how to make observations in the field
- how to install field devices
- scientific advice
- exchanges with specialists, superiors and colleagues
- good guidance
- patience
- a good job of master’s thesis and more of other knowledge.
The RARSUS project for me is…
…help for the development in Niamey/Niger and sub-Saharan countries.