My Research Projects


SPIRS - Salinity and Phytotoxicity of insect residual streams


Evaluate the effect of salinity and phytotoxicity of different edible insect residual streams.


RISSAPH - Residual Insect Streams as a Soil Amendment on Plant Traits & Herbivory


Evaluate the effects of insect frass and exuviae as soil amendments on plant growth, phenological development, pollen and nectar production, and resistance to two antagonistic insects associated with Brassica nigra plants.


Unlocking the Potential of Flytilizer


Impact of Black soldier fly frass on diverse plant species


ECA - Enhancing Circular Agriculture: insects to connect sustainable livestock and crop production


Project Goal: Assess the fertilizing potential of rest streams of the larvae of black soldier fly to assure nutrient-rich products for soil quality improvement and crop growth


ATP - Africa Talent Programme


Utilizing insect frass as a soil amendment (plant fertilizer) and its effect on plant growth and host-plant resistance in Brassica species.


ILIPA - Improving livelihood by increasing livestock production in Africa


Explored the potential of insects, mainly the black soldier fly (BSF), Hermetia illucens in commercial production of a low-cost, high-quality protein source to supplement feeds for poultry, pig and fish farmers.