Professional Summary
Nicodème Térence NOUTEHOU is a Rural Engineering Engineer and Water & Hydraulic Infrastructure Specialist based in Cotonou, Benin Republic. He holds a Master’s Degree in Rural Engineering with specialization in Rural Infrastructure and Sanitation, and has practical experience in drinking water supply systems, stormwater management, hydro-agricultural development, irrigation infrastructure, rural roads, and sustainable water-resource planning. His professional work includes research support at the Hydraulic and Environmental Modeling Laboratory of the University of Parakou, design engineering for community and stormwater infrastructure, supervision of drinking water supply infrastructure works, EPANET modelling of the Kétou water supply network, potable water system design for an agricultural training farm, and field supervision of dam and lowland rice development projects. He combines hydraulic engineering, BIM, GIS, water network modelling, data analysis, environmental modelling, and community-centered infrastructure design to support clean water access, climate resilience, food security, and sustainable rural development in Africa.
Key Expertise
Major Projects and Contributions
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Research Assistant – Hydraulic and Environmental Modeling Laboratory, University of Parakou
Contributed to the “Sowing for Tomorrow” project at HydroModE Lab, University of Parakou, supporting applied research, environmental modelling, water management analysis, and data-driven solutions for improved water-resource allocation and sustainable land and water use in rural areas. -
Stormwater Master Plan Terms of Reference – Kétou-Centre
Developed Terms of Reference for a stormwater master plan in Kétou-Centre, contributing to flood-risk reduction, climate-resilient urban planning, protection of infrastructure, and improved community safety during seasonal rainfall and flooding events. -
Drinking Water Supply Infrastructure Supervision – TED EXPRESS
Supervised drinking water supply infrastructure works, ensuring compliance with technical standards and contributing to improved access to safe water, system reliability, and long-term drinking water service delivery for local populations. -
EPANET Modelling and Simulation of Kétou Water Supply Network
Modelled and simulated the Kétou water supply network using EPANET 2.0, supporting hydraulic analysis, system optimization, decision-making, improved network efficiency, and reduction of potential water losses. -
Potable Water Supply System for an Agricultural Training Farm
Designed and implemented a potable water supply system for an agricultural training farm in Kétou land, improving water availability for training, production, and capacity building in sustainable agricultural practices. -
Dam Construction Supervision – Cobly
Participated in field supervision of a 680-meter dam construction project in Cobly, contributing to water retention, agricultural productivity, local water-resource development, and improved rural livelihoods. -
Lowland Rice Scheme Development – Savalou
Contributed to the development of a 28-hectare lowland rice scheme in Savalou, supporting food security, agricultural water management, rural productivity, and sustainable hydro-agricultural development. -
Community Infrastructure Design for Producer Organizations in Kétou Land
Designed execution plans for a community meeting facility to improve access to functional infrastructure for local producer organizations, strengthening local governance, coordination, and rural community development. -
Sustainable Water, Sanitation and Rural Infrastructure Engineering
Applies rural engineering, hydraulic design, structural design, BIM, GIS, data analysis, and sustainable infrastructure principles to support clean water access, sanitation, climate resilience, rural roads, agricultural productivity, and long-term community impact. -
Seed4Africa Hackathon – PlastWood Innovation
Won 1st Prize at the Seed4Africa Hackathon for the PlastWood project, focused on developing a wood-plastic composite material for school and sanitation infrastructure, demonstrating innovation in sustainable materials, environmental protection, and infrastructure development.