Research Associate | Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique et Technologique (CNRST) | Burkina Faso
Dr. Rémy K. Bationo is an accomplished organic chemist at the National Center for Scientific and Technological Research (CNRST-IRSAT), Burkina Faso, specializing in phytochemistry, natural product chemistry, and bioactive compound development. He obtained his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and Master’s in Phytochemistry from Joseph KI-ZERBO University, where he also served as a Teaching and Research Assistant in organic chemistry. Over the past decade, Dr. Bationo has made significant contributions to the chemical characterization and biological evaluation of medicinal plants, aiming to harness natural resources for health, food security, and sustainable development. His research focuses on bioactive compounds, essential oils, antioxidants, and natural product-based pharmaceuticals. Through projects funded by Burkina Faso’s Research and Innovation for Development Fund (FONRID), Dr. Bationo has led pioneering initiatives, including the development of food supplements using plant extracts, pharmaceutical applications of Cymbopogon citratus essential oil, and the creation of a national herbarium and chemical library of medicinal plants. His publications in leading journals such as Chemistry of Natural Compounds, Pharmacology & Pharmacy, Malaria Journal, and Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences reflect his multidisciplinary expertise in phytochemical analysis, HPLC-MS profiling, antioxidant assays, and antidiabetic evaluations. Dr. Bationo’s recent studies highlight the chemical fingerprinting of Cyperus species, antifungal potential of Cymbopogon giganteus, and HPTLC/HPLC-MS characterization of phenolic acids and anthocyanins in Burkinabe flora. His work not only enhances the understanding of plant bioactivity but also supports local pharmaceutical innovation and agricultural value addition. Recognized as a One Planet Fellow by the African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) initiative, he has also undertaken international training in Belgium, France, and Ivory Coast, strengthening his scientific collaborations. Through his dedication to natural product chemistry and sustainable innovation, Dr. Rémy K. Bationo stands as a pioneer in bioresource valorization and phytochemical research in West Africa, contributing profoundly to science-driven development in Burkina Faso.
Featured Publications
Bationo, R. K., Bazie, B., Noba, A., Dabiré, C. M., Abdoulaye, Y., Toe, M., Sawadogo, I., Palé, E., & Nebié, R. H. C. (2025). Chemical fingerprints and antioxidant properties of two Cyperus species in Burkina Faso. Chemistry of Natural Compounds, 61(5), 760–766.
Bationo, R. K., Kaboré, D. S., Abdoulaye, Y., Noba, A., Toe, M., Dabiré, C. M., Palé, E., & Nebié, R. H. C. (2024). Phytochemical constituents and cumulative or antagonistic effects of crop plant organ combinations on free radical scavenging capacity and antioxidant compound content. Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences, 14(6), 10–28.
Nebié, R. H. C., Dabiré, C. M., Bationo, R. K., et al. (2024). Investigation on chemical composition and insecticidal activity against Anopheles gambiae of essential oil obtained by co-distillation of Cymbopogon citratus and Hyptis suaveolens from Western Burkina Faso. Malaria Journal, 23, 339.
Abdoulaye, Y., Dabiré, C. M., Bationo, R. K., Ganamé, A., Noba, A., Koala, M., Palé, E., Nebié, R. H. C., Duez, P., & Nacro, M. (2024). Antioxidant activities, HPTLC and HPLC/MS characterization of some phenolic acids of Grangea maderaspatana root extracts from Burkina Faso. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 18(3), 1152–1165.
Noba, A., Dabiré, C. M., Bationo, R. K., Bazié, B. S. R., Ouôba, P., Koala, M., Hema, A., Kabré, E., Palé, E., & Nacro, M. (2024). Free radical scavenging activity and HPLC-MS identification of major anthocyanin in ripe Ziziphus mucronata fruit collected in Burkina Faso. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 18(2), 691–705.