Dr. Luc Salako Djogbenou is an accomplished entomologist and parasitologist with a PhD in Medical Entomology from the University of Montpellier, France. After completing his postdoctoral training at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), he returned to Benin where he has been instrumental in establishing cutting-edge research laboratories at the University of Abomey-Calavi.

Currently, he serves as a Senior Lecturer and heading the Laboratory of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases. His leadership and expertise have positioned him as a key figure in advancing vector biology and public health research in West Africa.

Dr. Djogbenou’s research focuses on controlling mosquito vectors responsible for malaria, lymphatic filariasis, dengue, and other vector-borne diseases. His work delves into the biology, genetics, and genomics of mosquitoes—particularly Anopheles gambiae—investigating topics such as insecticide resistance and the role of acetylcholinesterase gene duplication in West Africa.

He is the Principal Investigator on a Wellcome Trust–funded project examining the impact of insecticide resistance on Plasmodium infection in Anopheles gambiae, and serves as Co-Principal Investigator on multiple grants from global agencies including the GCRF, DFG, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Dr. Djogbenou is passionate about nurturing the next generation of African scientists. Over the past decade, he has supervised numerous MSc and PhD students as well as postdoctoral fellows, helping to build local capacity in vector biology and tropical disease research.

As a member of the Benin MNCP’s Technical Expert Group on Malaria Vector Control and Insecticide Resistance Management, he plays a crucial role in shaping national vector control strategies and implementing sustainable public health interventions.

Dr. Djogbenou has an extensive publication record that underscores his contributions to vector biology and public health. His work on the genetic mechanisms underlying insecticide resistance in malaria vectors and the interplay between vector and parasite genetics has influenced policy and practice across several West African countries.