Biography
Dr. Divine Bup Nde is a Research Assistant Professor at Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, USA, whose research spans food science, bioenergy, sustainable agriculture, and advanced process engineering. With more than two decades of experience in research, teaching, and academic leadership across Africa, Europe, and the United States, he has established an international reputation for innovative work in food processing, extraction technologies, biomass valorization, and renewable energy systems. His current research focuses on transforming agricultural waste into bio-oils and food-grade activated carbon using radio frequency technologies, as well as developing novel food products that enhance sustainability, nutrition, and economic value. Dr. Nde is particularly recognized for his expertise in experimental design, response surface methodology, GC-MS and EPR analysis, and the optimization of food and bioresource processing systems.
Prior to joining Southern University, Dr. Nde served as a Visiting Scholar with the LSU Superfund Research Program at Louisiana State University. He also held appointments as a Senior Fulbright Research Fellow and Research Scholar at the LSU AgCenter, conducting pioneering research in microwave-assisted oil extraction, biodiesel production, and lignin valorization. Earlier in his career, he served as Associate Professor at the University of Bamenda and Assistant Professor at the University of Maroua in Cameroon, where he taught food engineering and nutrition courses, supervised graduate students, and led curriculum development and academic program administration. Throughout his career, he has mentored numerous undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students while contributing significantly to institutional capacity building.
Dr. Nde earned his Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Process Engineering from the University of Ngaoundere, Cameroon, and a Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Chemistry from the Federal University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria. He has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals, and his scholarly contributions have advanced understanding in food quality and safety, biofuel production, renewable materials, and sustainable processing technologies. An active member of the international scientific community, Dr. Nde serves as a reviewer for numerous high-impact journals and participates in grant evaluation panels.
Education & Credentials
- Ph.D. in Process Engineering, University of Ngaoundere, Cameroon
- M.Sc. in Process Engineering, University of Ngaoundere, Cameroon
- Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria
- Senior Fulbright Research Fellow & Research Scholar, LSU AgCenter
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