Geologist , at JCHX Mining Management company, LTD, China.
Dr. Kevin Igor Azeuda Ndonfack is an accomplished early-career geologist with a deep passion for economic geology and mineral exploration. He has a dynamic professional background that bridges academia and industry, currently serving as a Postdoctoral Geologist Engineer at JCHX Mining Management Co., Ltd. and as a Researcher at the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences. Fluent in English, French, and Chinese, Dr. Azeuda is a multilingual scientific communicator who has made significant contributions to the discovery and understanding of copper and gold deposits across the Central African Copperbelt. His strong problem-solving skills, field expertise, and analytical mindset make him a rising star in the global geoscience community.
Professional Profile
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Education 🎓
Dr. Azeuda earned his Doctorate in Engineering (Mining Engineering – Economic Geology) from the University of Science and Technology Beijing, China (2017–2022), with a thesis focused on primary gold deposits in the Pan-African Orogeny of Eastern Cameroon. Prior to that, he obtained a Master’s degree in Petrology-Tectonics and Natural Resources and a Bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences from the University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon. He also pursued Chinese language training at USTB to better integrate into his academic and professional environment in China.
Experience 👩
Dr. Azeuda is currently leading geological research and field operations at JCHX Mining and the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, focusing on mineral exploration in the Central African region. He is actively involved in core sampling, field mapping, data management, and multilingual document translation for cross-border collaboration. He has contributed significantly to the discovery of the Lonshi-East copper deposit (26Mt @ 3.99% Cu) and has established a geotectonic model for sediment-hosted copper deposits that is referenced in ongoing exploration projects.
Research Interests 🔬
Dr. Azeuda’s research is centered around the exploration geology and geochemistry of ore deposits, with a special emphasis on sediment-hosted and orogenic gold and copper deposits. He has investigated key mineralized systems such as the Lonshi and Dikulushi copper deposits, along with others in the Central African Copperbelt including Kamoa, Kipushi, and Chambeshi. His work combines field exploration, drill core logging, mineralogy, geochemical analysis, isotopic dating, and the application of AI in ore deposit modeling, aiming to unravel the geological processes that control mineralization.
Awards 🏆
Dr. Azeuda has received multiple prestigious awards recognizing his academic and research excellence. In 2023, he was awarded 400,000 RMB in postdoctoral research funding by the Beijing Municipal Government. He also received the First Prize for Cameroonian Excellence PhD from the Cameroon Embassy in China (2022), and the Outstanding Graduate Student Award from USTB. His international recognition includes the SEG Grant (Chile), the GeoHost Award at the 36th IGC in India, and awards from JCHX and his host university in Beijing for his research publications and conference achievements.
Top Noted Publications 📚
1. Geology, geochemistry, and exploration of the Central African Copperbelt: a review
Authors: Kevin Igor Azeuda Ndonfack, Zhiming Yang, Jinlin Zhang, Scott A. Whattam, Yuling Xie
Journal: International Geology Review
Year: 2024
DOI: 10.1080/00206814.2024.2426200
Index: SCI (Web of Science)
2. Source of metals related to gold occurrences in Cameroon, Central African Belt
Authors: Kevin Igor Azeuda Ndonfack, Jinlin Zhang, Yuling Xie, N. Samiratou Yaya, Emmanuel Archelaus Afanga Basua
Journal: Acta Geochimica
Year: 2024
DOI: 10.1007/s11631-023-00669-9
Index: SCI (Web of Science)
3. Gold occurrences of the Woumbou–Colomine–Kette district, eastern Cameroon: ore-forming constraints from petrography, SEM–CL imagery, fluid inclusions, and C–O–H–S isotopes
Authors: Kevin Igor Azeuda Ndonfack, Yuling Xie, Richard Goldfarb
Journal: Mineralium Deposita
Year: 2022
DOI: 10.1007/s00126-021-01050-7
Index: SCI (Web of Science)
4. Soil Deformation around a Cylindrical Cavity under Drained Conditions: Theoretical Analysis
Authors: Pieride Mabe Fogang, Yang Liu, Jiale Zhao, Kevin Igor Azeuda Ndonfack, Paolo S. Valvo
Journal: Advances in Civil Engineering
Year: 2022
DOI: 10.1155/2022/4127660
Index: SCI (Web of Science)
5. Tectonic evolution of Neoproterozoic rocks, eastern Cameroon: Implication for gold mineralization in the Bétaré Oya and Woumbou–Colomine–Kette districts
Author: Kevin Igor Azeuda Ndonfack
Journal: Precambrian Research
Year: 2022
DOI: 10.1016/j.precamres.2021.106475
Index: SCI (Web of Science)
Conclusion
Kevin Igor Azeudandonfack’s achievements in high-impact research, international recognition, and real-world mining contributions clearly position him as a top candidate for a Best Researcher Award, especially in the early-career category. His interdisciplinary expertise, publication record, and multilingual fluency further enhance his profile.
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