Rachel Raïssa Ngono Mvondo

Rachel Raïssa NGONO MVONDO is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher at the National Advanced School of Engineering (École Nationale Supérieure Polytechnique), University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon. She is currently Head of the Department of Entrepreneurship and High-Tech Innovation Management and coordinates the Research and Training Unit in Engineering Sciences.
Her research focuses on the valorisation and sustainable use of tropical timber and bio-based materials for construction applications, with particular interest in their physical, thermal and mechanical characterisation, performance assessment and technological innovation. Her work combines experimental approaches, modelling and decision-support methods to contribute to the development of sustainable and resilient construction solutions adapted to tropical climates.
Beyond her research activities, she is involved in engineering education, academic programme development and the promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation. She is particularly interested in strengthening the links between scientific research, technological innovation and the sustainable valorisation of local resources in Africa.