Research Excellence Award
Chukwuka Ogbue
Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography
Chukwuka Ogbue is a researcher associated with the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography whose academic contributions focus on vegetation resilience, climatic variability, ecosystem sustainability, and environmental modeling across African savanna and river basin systems. His work examines ecological tipping points, biomass dynamics, and the interactions between climate change and land-use systems through advanced remote sensing and geospatial methodologies. These contributions have supported broader discussions regarding ecosystem resilience and sustainable environmental management in climate-sensitive regions.[1]
Abstract
The research portfolio of Chukwuka Ogbue focuses on climate-driven ecological resilience, remote sensing applications, and sustainable land management systems in African ecosystems. His scholarly investigations emphasize the identification of tipping points in ecosystem resilience and the modeling of biomass and vegetation dynamics under climate stress conditions. Through the integration of spatial analytics, environmental modeling, and ecological monitoring, his studies contribute to the understanding of sustainable ecosystem adaptation and resilience assessment in vulnerable savanna and river basin environments.[2]
Keywords
Climate resilience, ecosystem sustainability, remote sensing, savanna grasslands, biomass dynamics, ecological modeling, vegetation resilience, environmental monitoring, geospatial analysis, climate change adaptation.
Introduction
Environmental sustainability and ecosystem resilience have become increasingly important areas of scientific investigation due to accelerating climate variability and anthropogenic pressures on natural ecosystems. Research in these domains requires interdisciplinary approaches that combine ecological science, spatial analytics, and climate modeling. Chukwuka Ogbue has contributed to this field through studies focused on resilience thresholds, biomass dynamics, and environmental monitoring within African savanna systems and river basins.[3]
His work is characterized by the application of remote sensing methodologies and ecosystem simulation models to investigate ecological responses to climate variability. These studies contribute to broader scientific discussions surrounding land-use planning, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable resource management in ecologically sensitive regions.[2]
Research Profile
Chukwuka Ogbue has developed a research profile centered on ecosystem resilience assessment and climate-induced environmental dynamics. His studies employ remote sensing technologies, geospatial analytics, and environmental simulation frameworks to evaluate vegetation change, resilience tipping points, and ecosystem adaptation processes.[4]
The researcher’s publication record demonstrates engagement with interdisciplinary environmental science topics, including savanna biomass monitoring, livestock-environment interactions, and climate-driven ecosystem variability. These contributions are aligned with contemporary scientific efforts to improve predictive environmental modeling and ecological sustainability assessment.[3]
Research Contributions
- Investigated tipping points in climate-driven ecosystem resilience variables across Africa’s Niger River Basin using remote sensing and environmental modeling approaches.[2]
- Contributed to biomass and livestock weight dynamic simulations within savanna grasslands under varying stocking rates and climate scenarios.[3]
- Participated in mapping and modeling aboveground biomass dynamics in Southern Ethiopian savanna ecosystems through ecological and geospatial assessment techniques.[4]
- Advanced interdisciplinary research involving environmental sustainability, ecological forecasting, and climate adaptation frameworks for vulnerable ecosystems.
Publications
- Tipping points in climate-driven variables of ecosystem resilience across Africa’s Niger River Basin. Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment, 2026.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsase.2026.102065
- Simulated Impacts of Stocking Rate and Climate Change Impact on Biomass and Livestock Weight Dynamics in Savanna Grassland. Rangeland Ecology & Management, 2025.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2025.10.004
- Mapping and Modeling Aboveground Biomass Dynamics in Savanna Grasslands Southern Ethiopia. Rangeland Ecology & Management, 2025.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2025.06.001
Research Impact
The research impact of Chukwuka Ogbue is reflected through contributions to environmental resilience analysis and ecological sustainability studies. His publication profile demonstrates involvement in studies addressing climate adaptation, vegetation monitoring, and ecosystem dynamics using remote sensing technologies and geospatial modeling tools.[1]
With a Scopus citation count of 56 and an h-index of 3, the researcher has established an emerging academic presence in environmental sustainability and ecological resilience research. His work contributes to scientific understanding of climate-sensitive ecosystems and supports sustainable management strategies in vulnerable regions.[1]
Award Suitability
Chukwuka Ogbue’s research profile demonstrates relevance to the objectives of the International Research Awards on Network Science & Graph Analytics through interdisciplinary applications of environmental modeling, geospatial analysis, and ecosystem network assessment. His investigations into ecological resilience and climatic interactions align with broader scientific efforts aimed at understanding complex environmental systems and sustainability challenges.[2]
The integration of remote sensing methodologies with ecological modeling frameworks highlights a research trajectory focused on data-driven environmental analysis and sustainable ecosystem management. These contributions support recognition within international academic and interdisciplinary research platforms.[3]
Conclusion
The academic contributions of Chukwuka Ogbue reflect a developing research portfolio dedicated to ecosystem resilience, climate variability assessment, and environmental sustainability. Through interdisciplinary methodologies involving remote sensing, ecological modeling, and geospatial analysis, his studies contribute to the understanding of climate-sensitive ecosystems and sustainable environmental management practices. His scholarly work continues to support ongoing scientific discussions concerning resilience assessment and ecological adaptation in vulnerable environmental regions.[4]
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Chukwuka Ogbue, Author ID 58650920500. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58650920500
- Ogbue, C., Xu, X., Igboeli, E., et al. (2026). Tipping points in climate-driven variables of ecosystem resilience across Africa’s Niger River Basin. Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsase.2026.102065
- Fenetahun, Y., Wang, Y., You, Y., Ogbue, C., et al. (2025). Simulated Impacts of Stocking Rate and Climate Change Impact on Biomass and Livestock Weight Dynamics in Savanna Grassland. Rangeland Ecology & Management.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2025.10.004
- Fenetahun, Y., Wang, Y., You, Y., Ogbue, C., et al. (2025). Mapping and Modeling Aboveground Biomass Dynamics in Savanna Grasslands Southern Ethiopia. Rangeland Ecology & Management.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2025.06.001