CURRICULUM VITAE

CIVIL STATUS

Surname: YINDA
First Name: Godwin Middle Name: Sendze
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Date of Birth: 27 February 1961
Place of Birth: Buea Sex: Male
Division of Origin: Bui Division Province of Origin: North West Province
Nationality: Cameroonian
Marital Status: Married, 3 children
Email Address: goddysendze@gmail.com
godwin.sendze@ubuea.cm

ACADEMIC RECORD
a) UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
1999: PhD (Agronomy)
University of Ibadan, Nigeria
1987: M.Sc. (Soil Science)
University of Ibadan, Nigeria
1984: B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry
University of Ibadan, Nigeria

b) SECONDARY EDUCATION
1979: G.C.E. Advance Levels, C.C.A.S.T., Bambili, N.W. Province
1977: G.C.E. Ordinary Levels, Sacred Heart College, Mankon, N.W.
Province

c) PROFESIONAL CERTIFICATES
1998: Certificate in Computer Operations, Sherperd Computer
Institute, Ibadan, Nigeria.

d) EMPLOYMENT RECORD
Date of first employment in Higher Education: 29TH October 1999
Service Number (Matricule): 573108-M
Number and Date of Recruitment/Decision/Contract/Secondment
3045/UB/AdA/PD/PS of 8th February 2000

d1) CAREER PROGRESSION (Assistant Lecturer, Lecturer, Associate

Professor, Professor, etc)

DATES
RANK
FROM TO
Assistant Lecturer 29th October 1999 19th July 2006
Lecturer 19th July 2006 Present Day

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 d2) SALARY HISTORY
REFERENCE
INCREMENTAL SALARY
GRADE DATE (decision or contract
POSITION INDEX
number)
AL 665 29/10/1999 3045/UB/AdA/PD/PS
715 29/10/2001 2621/UB/AcA/DTTS
09/0221/MINESUP/SG/
L 785 13/03/2006
DDES/SCE/CEA1
2011/0169/UB/AcA/TTS
870 29/10/2007
D/PS/AA
2011/0169/UB/AcA/TTS
940 29/10/2009
D/PS/AA
29/10/2011
29/10/2013
29/10/2015

e) PUBLICATIONS
1. Yinda G.S. and Kum C.T. (2016) Soil organic carbon pattern following land
use change in the Mount Cameroon National Park. Journal of Ecology and
the Natural Environment (accepted for publication)
2. Fonge, B.A.; Tening, A.S.; Achu, R.M. and Yinda, G.S. (2013) Effects of
physic-chemical parameters on the diversity and abundance of benthic algae in
an agricultural wetland in Ndop plain, Cameroon. Global Advanced Research
Journal of Agricultural Science 2(9): 217-230
3. Tabi F.O.; Bitondo, D.; Yinda, G.S.; Kengmegnel, S.S.A. and Ngouchemel,
M. (2013) Effect of long-term integrated soil fertility management by local
farmers on nutrient status of a Typic Dystrandept under potato-based cropping
system. International Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Soil
Science 3(4): 134-140
4. Tabi, F.O.; Ngobesing, E.S.C.; Yinda, G.S.; Boukong, A.; Omoko, M.;
Bitondo, D. and MvondoZe, A.D. (2013) Soil fertility capability
classification (FCC) for rice production in Cameroon lowlands. African
Journal of Agricultural Research 8(119): 1650-1660
5. Yinda, G.S.; Monono, A.N. and Tabi, F.O. (2012) Sustainable management
and utilization of empty fruit bunches and palm oil mill effluents through
composting at the Cameroon Development Corporation. IRCAB Journal of
Science and Technology 2(1): 43-59
6. Fonge, B.A.; Egbe, E.A.; Fongod, A.N.; Tening, A.S.; Achu, R.M.; Yinda,
G.S. and MvondoZe, A. (2012) Effects of land use on macrophyte
communities and water quality in the Ndop wetland plain, Cameroon.
Journal of Agriculture and Social Science 12: 41-49
7. Fonge, B.A.; Tening, A.S.; Egbe, E.A.; Yinda, G.S.; Fongod, A.N. and Achu,
R.M. (2012) Phytoplankton diversity and abundance in Ndop wetland plain,
Cameroon. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 6(6):
247-257

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 8. Ayonghe, S.N.; Nkwatoh, A.F.; Fantong, W.; Yinda, G.S.; Linonge, O.;
Obenn, F.T.; Takha, E.; Awambenng, D. Njamsi, A.; Mbah, D. and Saidou
(2012) Elaboration of a strategy to integrate training and adaptation to
climate change within the educational system of Cameroon. Project Report No
00072824 MINEP/UNDP Yaoundé, Cameroon.
9. Nkwatoh, A.F.; Manga, V.E.; Yinda G.S.; Iyassa, S.M. and Nkwatoh, F.W.
(2009) Assessment of household energy types, sources, uses and its
implication on sustainable forest management, in Buea municipality of the
South West Region, Cameroon. Global Journal of Environmental Science
8(2): 59-66
10. Nkwatoh, A.F. and Yinda, G.S. (2007) Assessment of Non-Timber Forest
Products (NTFPs) of economic potentials in the Korup National Park of
southwest Cameroon. Global Journal of Agricultural Science 6(1): 41-48
11. Fonge, B.A.; Yinda, G.S.; Focho, D.A.; Fongod, A.G.N. and Bussman, R.M.
(2005) Vegetation and soil status on an 80-year-old lava flow of Mt
Cameroon, West Africa. Lyonais 8(1): 19-41
12. Ekosse, G.E.; Ayonghe, S.N.; Yinda, G.S. and Ngolle (2005) Environmental
mineralogy of unconsolidated surface sediments associated with the 2001
landslides on volcanic cones, Mabeta New layout, Limbe, Cameroon. Global
Journal of Environmental Science. 4(2): 115-122
13. Yinda, G.S. and Adeoye, G.O. (1995) A comparative study of two
composting methods. Third all African Soil Science Society Conference,
Ibadan, Nigeria. 19th – 26th August 1995
14. Sridhar, M.K.C.; Omueti, J.A.I.; Adeoye, G.O.; Yinda G.S. and Reece, Z.D.
(1993) Waste utilization, through composting, in Nigeria. Compost Science
and Utilization 1: 69-74

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
a) WITHIN DEPARTMENTS
October 2015 – Present: - Member of the Department of Agronomy and Applied
Molecular Science, Faculty of Agriculture and
Veterinary Science
October 2015 – Present: - Member of the Departmental Scientific Committee
(DCS) of the Department of Agronomy and Applied
Molecular Science, Faculty of Agriculture and
Veterinary Science
December 2011 – 2013 - Head of Department, Department of Environmental
Science, Faculty of Science
October 2007 – 2011: - Coordinator of Environmental Science Degree
Programme, Department of Geology and Environmental
Science, Faculty of Science
- Member of the Departmental Assembly
- Member of the Departmental Scientific/Research
Committee
2004/2005: - Organisation of practical training of students

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 - Handling and storage of all equipment, and materials
(chemicals etc.) used for practical training.
- Prepare graduation Lists
- Coordination of Independent Research Projects
2002 – 2015: - Coordination of the Environmental Science Students’
Association (ESSA)

a) WITHIN THE FACULTY

November 2015 – Present: - Vice Dean / Programmes and Academic Affairs,
Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
2015 – Present: - Member of the Board of the Faculty of Agriculture and
Veterinary Medicine
2015 – Present: - Member of the Faculty Scientific Committee of the
Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
2007- 2015: - Member of the Faculty of Science Board

b) WITHIN THE CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION

November 2010: Head of Water and Soil Unit, University of Buea Inter-disciplinary
Climate Change Laboratory.
September 2012: Member of the E-Registration Committee as Faculty Support

c) MEMBER OF UNIVERSITY COMMITEES

2012: Member of the Catering Committee during the University Games
at the University of Buea
November 2010 - Present: Member of the Consultative Board of the University
Institutions (CCIU)
2005: Member of the Catering Committee during the University Games
at the University of Buea

d) REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNIVERSITY IN EXTERNAL

BODIES
February 2008: Representing the University of Buea in Camosun College during
the “Service Learning in International Development” Conference,
Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA

INNOVATIVE WORK AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO CURRICULUM

DEVELOPMENT
Developed, in consultation with the Benue State University, a PhD Degree in Post-
Harvest Management in the Department of Agronomy and Applied Molecular
Science, of the University of Buea.

Member of the team that developed the PhD Degree in Natural Resource and
Environmental Management in the Department of Environmental Science, University
of Buea.

Member of the team that developed the Masters Degree in Natural Resource and
Environmental Management in the Environmental Science Degree Programme,
Department of Geology and Environmental Science, University of Buea.

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Member of the team that developed the new BMP Programme for the Environmental
Science Programme, University of Buea.

Member of the Landslides Monitoring Team of the Department of Geology and

Environmental Science, University of Buea, CAMEROON

Member of the Poverty Alleviation Strategy Group of the Environmental Science

Unit, Department of Geology and Environmental Science, University of Buea,
CAMEROON

PROJECTS
2015 – Present: Project Manager: - BMBF Composting and BioGas Project
2015 – 2016: Project Member: - BMBF
2009 – 2010: Principal Investigator: - Managing Waste in CDC

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THESES AND DISSERTATIONS SUPERVISED
MSc Thesis:

1. Nchangang T.K. (2014). Soil quality at the open abandoned municipal waste
dumpsite and its immediate surroundings at Mile 6, Bamenda, North West
Region, Cameroon. M.Sc. Thesis, Department of Environmental Science,
University of Buea.

2. Adapoe M.M. (2014). Effects of gold mining on land use and soil changes at
the Bétaré-Oya gold district, East Region, Cameroon. M.Sc. Thesis,
Department of Environmental Science, University of Buea.

3. Azeh–Ndoh B.S. (2013). Effects of oil spillage on soil physic-chemical

properties along the coast of River Wouri, Littoral Region, Cameroon. M.Sc.
Thesis, Department of Environmental Science, University of Buea.

4. Taka N.G. (2013). The influence of geology and soils on cocoa yields in Meme
division, South West Region, Cameroon. M.Sc. Thesis, Department of
Environmental Science, University of Buea.

5. Kum C.T. (2013). Soil carbon sequestration under different land use and
management systems on the southern parts of the Mount Cameroon National
Park. M.Sc. Thesis, Department of Environmental Science, University of
Buea.

6. Monono A.N. (2010). Sustainable management and utilization of Empty Fruit

Bunches and Palm Oil Mill Effluent, through composting at the Cameroon
Development Corporation. M.Sc. Thesis, Department of Geology and
Environmental Science, University of Buea.

7. Mbah R.A. (2010). Land use patterns and ecological changes in the Ndop
wetlands, North West Region, Cameroon. M.Sc. Thesis, Department of
Geology and Environmental Science, University of Buea.

8. Nchia P.G. (2010). Trace metal content and spatial distribution in urban
topsoils of Limbe, Cameroon. M.Sc. Thesis, Department of Geology and
Environmental Science, University of Buea.

9. Kazeem N.E. (2010). Soil contamination by garage waste along the Mount
Cameroon slope and the effect on spent engine oil on plant emergence and
vegetative growth. M.Sc. Thesis, Department of Geology and Environmental
Science, University of Buea.

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PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY OR CONSULTANCY WORK
January 2016 – Present: Consultant with the BMBF Bio-Gas Composting
Project, in collaboration with the University of Cottbus, Germany.
June 2014 – Present: Environmental Consultant for Bambuiy Engineering, Bamenda,
North West Region
July 2011 – March 2012: Consultant with the UNDP to carry out a study entitled
“Strategy to integrate training on adaptation to climate change
within the educational system of Cameroon.
2006 – Present: Environmental Consultant with Environmental Engineers Sarl,
Douala.
October 2003: Facilitator for the Training Workshop for Mountain Guides. By the
Botanic Garden, Limbe, and Mount Cameroon Eco-tourism
Organization, Buea. University of Buea from 21 st – 27th October,
2003
1999 – 2004: Soil Fertility Consultant to WestEnd Farms Ltd, Ekombite, Nanga
Eboko

OFFICES HELD WITHIN (OR RESPONSIBILITIES CARRIED OUT FOR)

LEARNED OR PROFFESIONAL SOCIETIES
1997 – To present: Member: Soil Science Society of Nigeria
1992 – 1993: Assistant Secretary: Society for International Development
(S.I.D.), Ibadan Branch
1991 – To present: Member: Society for International Development
(S.I.D. Rome) Ibadan Branch.

MAJOR ACADEMIC VISITS AND COLLABORATIONS

February 2008: Representing the University of Buea in Camosun College Service

Learning in International Development Conference, Victoria, British Columbia,
CANADA

STATEMENT OF RESEARCH
 Research, focusing on the Soil pollution to generate baseline data on metals
and trace metal contents in Cameroonian soils. The effects of these metals on
yields in the rice cultivating fields of Ndop plain and Bafut, while
investigating farmer/varietal adjustments to fertility management strategies.
 Developing efficient, sustainable and environmentally friendly means of
managing solid waste generated by the various factories (especially
agricultural factories) in Cameroon
 Soil development, plant succession and the socio-economic and cultural
impacts on the inhabitants of the different lava flows of Mount Cameroon
since 1922. This is an interdepartmental research, which should throw more
light on the effects of the various lava flows on the Mount Cameroon Region.

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RESEARCH GRANTS OBTAINED
2008 / 2009: 5,000,000 FCFA grant, from the Cameroon Development
Corporation, to carry out research on Sustainable management and
utilization of Empty Fruit Bunches and Palm Oil Mill Effluent,
through composting at the Cameroon Development Corporation in
the Idenau Oil Mill.
2003 / 2004: 500,000FCFA obtained out of a total of 1,180,000FCFA from the
Staff Research Grants of the University of Buea.

OUT-REACH ACTIVITIES (Organisation of Conferences, Workshops, etc. either

National or International)
2015: Examiner for four MSc Theses at the Pan-African Institute for
Development (PAID-WA), Buea South West Region, Cameroon
2014: Examiner for four MSc Theses at the Pan-African Institute for
Development (PAID-WA), Buea South West Region, Cameroon
October 2003: Facilitator for the Training Workshop for Mountain Guides. By the
Botanic Garden, Limbe, and Mount Cameroon Eco-tourism
Organization, Buea. University of Buea from 21 st – 27th October,
2003
2000 - Present: Soil Fertility Consultant of WestEnd Farms Ltd, Ekombite, Nanga
Eboko

PROBABLE DATE OF RETIREMENT:

27th February 2026

NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THREE REFEREES

i) Akenji Therese (Professor)
Vice Chancellor
University of Bamenda
Tel: + (237) 6 77 77 07 98 Email: wifon@gmail.com
ii) AYONGHE Samuel Ndonwie (Professor)
Dean
Faculty of Science
University of Buea
Tel: + (237) 6 77 73 84 38 Email: samayonghe@gmail.com

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