Postdoctoral Fellow at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Dr. Arsene Jaures Ouemba Tasse is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Dynamical Systems and Mathematical Modeling from the University of Dschang, Cameroon. With over 14 years of teaching and academic experience, his research focuses on mathematical modeling of infectious diseases such as Ebola, COVID-19, HIV, and Typhoid. He has authored several peer-reviewed publications and actively contributes to international conferences and workshops. Dr. Tasse has received research funding and recognition from global organizations, including CIMPA, the Simons Foundation, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
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🎓Academic Background
Dr. Arsene Jaures Ouemba Tasse has built a strong academic foundation in mathematics and applied dynamical systems. He earned his Ph.D. in Applied Dynamical Systems and Mathematical Modeling from the University of Dschang, Cameroon, in 2021, following a Master’s and an Honors Degree in Mathematics from the same institution. His earlier academic journey includes a Bachelor’s in Science from the University of YaoundĂ© I and a Secondary and High School Teacher’s Diploma in Mathematics. With additional training in English from Wits Language School, South Africa, his education reflects both depth in mathematical theory and versatility in communication and teaching.
đź’ĽProfessional Experience
Dr. Arsene Jaures Ouemba Tasse has accumulated extensive professional experience in mathematics education and research. He is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, where he is involved in tutoring, lecturing, student supervision, and mathematical modeling research. Previously, he served as a high school mathematics teacher for over a decade in Cameroon. He has also contributed as a teaching assistant and course tutor in algebra, calculus, and mathematical methods at university level. Dr. Tasse has organized academic events, supervised postgraduate research, and participated in collaborative international projects across Africa, Europe, and North America.
🏆Awards and honors
Dr. Arsene Jaures Ouemba Tasse has received multiple awards and recognitions for his academic and research excellence. He was awarded first prize in Analysis during the Colloquium of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Dschang in 2019. He received full sponsorships from prestigious institutions such as the Humboldt Foundation, Simons Foundation, and CIMPA for his participation in international conferences and advanced research schools. His outstanding contributions earned him funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for postgraduate research. Dr. Tasse has also been honored with travel grants and awards for group project achievements in scientific modeling.
🔬Research Focus
Dr. Arsene Jaures Ouemba Tasse’s research primarily centers on mathematical modeling of infectious disease dynamics, with a focus on public health challenges in Africa and globally. His work involves the development and analysis of deterministic and optimal control models for diseases such as Ebola, COVID-19, HIV, and Typhoid Fever. He applies advanced techniques in dynamical systems, differential equations, and numerical simulations to evaluate the impact of interventions like vaccination, isolation, and treatment strategies. His interdisciplinary approach bridges mathematics, biology, and epidemiology, contributing to effective policy and health decision-making through rigorous theoretical and applied mathematical research.
đź“‹Publication Top Notes
Mathematical modeling of contact tracing as a control strategy of Ebola virus disease
Cited by: 36 | Year: 2018
Dynamics of host-reservoir transmission of Ebola with spillover potential to humans
Cited by: 23 | Year: 2018
Ebola virus disease dynamics with some preventive measures: a case study of the 2018–2020 Kivu outbreak
Cited by: 7 | Year: 2022
Nonstandard finite difference schemes for some epidemic optimal control problems
Cited by: 2 | Year: 2025
A metapopulation model with exit screening measure for the 2014–2016 West Africa Ebola virus outbreak
Cited by: 1 | Year: 2024
A mathematical model to study herbal and modern treatments against COVID-19
Cited by: 1 | Year: 2024
Assessment of effective isolation, safe burial and vaccination optimal controls for an Ebola epidemic model
Cited by: 1 | Year: 2020
🏷️Conclusion
Dr. Arsene Jaures Ouemba Tasse is a highly accomplished researcher whose academic excellence, impactful research, and global contributions make him an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With a Ph.D. in Applied Dynamical Systems and Mathematical Modeling, he has produced high-quality research addressing critical public health issues such as Ebola, COVID-19, HIV, and Typhoid Fever. His work has been recognized through multiple peer-reviewed publications, international collaborations, and funding from esteemed organizations including the Simons Foundation, CIMPA, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. His leadership, extensive teaching experience, and commitment to scientific advancement reflect the award’s core values of innovation, societal impact, and research excellence.