Dr. Stéphanie Ganyou stands out as a dedicated and talented researcher who is making notable contributions to plasma physics and nonlinear dynamics. Her academic accomplishments, active engagement in research, and commitment to promoting women in science make her a highly deserving candidate for the Research for Women Researcher Awards. Her potential to inspire future generations of female scientists and her ongoing contributions to a critical area of research are aligned with the goals of this prestigious award.
🎓Education:
Stéphanie Ganyou holds a Ph.D. in Physics, which she completed in September 2024 at the University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon, specializing in Mechanics, Materials, and Structures with a focus on Fundamental Mechanics and Complex Systems. She obtained her Master’s degree in Physics in July 2017 and her Bachelor’s degree in Physics in July 2014, both from the same institution. Additionally, she earned a Certificate of Higher Technician in Civil Engineering in July 2021, specializing in Public Works. Stéphanie began her academic journey with a Scientific Baccalaureate in Mathematics and Physical Sciences, which she received in June 2011 from the Bilingual Secondary School of Batié in Cameroon.
🏢Work Experience:
Stéphanie Ganyou has been a part-time teacher since 2015, instructing high school students in physics, chemistry, and mathematics. In addition, she has served as a physics tutorials and practical work instructor since 2018 at both the University of Yaoundé I and the National Advanced School of Engineering, where she teaches students at levels 1 and 2. Currently, she holds the position of Mechanics instructor at the National Advanced School of Engineering of Yaoundé, continuing to teach at the same levels.
🔬Research Focus:
Stéphanie Ganyou’s research centers on Plasma Physics, particularly the dynamics of ion-acoustic wave packets in magnetized electronegative plasmas. Her work involves deriving nonlinear evolution equations, such as the Nonlinear Schrödinger and Davey-Stewartson equations, and exploring solutions through methods like Hirota’s bilinear technique and Jacobi elliptic function expansion. Her research also includes analyzing modulational instability growth rates through linear stability analysis of plane waves.