Laurent Kidinda K.

@tu-dresden.de

Technische Universität Dresden
Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Institute Soil Science and Site Ecology

Laurent Kidinda K.


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Laurent is currently a Ph.D. student at the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Technische Universität Dresden in Germany. He is from The Democratic Republic of Congo and has experience in working in tropical systems.

Laurent is an Agronomist Engineer with an emphasis on soil weathering, carbon, and nutrient cycling. He is a research associate in the framework of TropSOC (DFG funded Emmy Noether group). Laurent's Ph.D. research focuses on understanding if soil erosion in the eastern part of the Congo Basin is fast enough to reach the less weathered regolith, which contains the minerals with more reactive surfaces to stabilize carbon, while still allowing fast soil weathering and nutrient retention at a high level. Along geochemical and geomorphic gradients, he characterizes microbial processes relevant for carbon and nutrients cycling.

EDUCATION

2018-2019: Associate researcher in a German Research Foundation (DFG) funded project (TROPSOC, project number 387472333) focusing on carbon and nutrient cycling in tropical systems. Soil sampling and experiment setup in the eastern Congo Basin (Rwanda, Uganda, and DR Congo).
2014-2016: Diploma of Agronomist Engineer, Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Lubumbashi, DR Congo. Thesis: Origin, concentration, and spatial distribution of nutrients in termite mounds in Lubumbashi, DR Congo. Distinction (77, 1%).
2011-2014: Undergraduate in Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Lubumbashi, DR Congo. Thesis: Characterizing 20 families of maize (Zea mays L.) using a hybridization technique. Distinction (73%).
2001-2007: High School Diploma, Kiambeshimba Institute, Tshofa.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Soil science, biogeochemistry, tropical systems, soil microbial processes
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RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Responses of Soybean (Glycine Max (L.) Merrill) to Inoculation with Bradyrhizobium japonicum According to Soil Type in Southeastern DR Congo
    BT Kasu-Bandi, CN Ntata, AK Lubobo, HI Tabu, RPM Mundende, ...
    Sch Bull 11 (11), 189-204 , 2025
    2025
  • Extracellular polymeric substances are closely related to land cover, microbial communities, and enzyme activity in tropical soils
    LK Kidinda, D Babin, S Doetterl, K Kalbitz, BB Mujinya, C Vogel
    Soil Biology and Biochemistry 187, 109221 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 29
  • Links between microbial and geochemical properties in African tropical soils
    LK Kidinda
    2023
  • Relationships between geochemical properties and microbial nutrient acquisition in tropical forest and cropland soils
    LK Kidinda, S Doetterl, K Kalbitz, B Bukombe, D Babin, BB Mujinya, ...
    Applied Soil Ecology 181, 104653 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 24
  • Soil geochemistry–and not topography–as a major driver of carbon allocation, stocks, and dynamics in forests and soils of African tropical montane ecosystems
    B Bukombe, M Bauters, P Boeckx, LN Cizungu, M Cooper, P Fiener, ...
    New Phytologist 236 (5), 1676-1690 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 29
  • Microbial properties in tropical montane forest soils developed from contrasting parent material—An incubation experiment
    LK Kidinda, FK Olagoke, C Vogel, B Bukombe, K Kalbitz, S Doetterl
    Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science 185 (6), 807-820 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 12
  • The relationships of geochemical soil properties and nutrient availability to the abundance of extracellular polymeric substances in African tropical montane forests
    L Kidinda, K Kalbitz, B Bazirake Mujinya, S Doetterl, C Vogel
    Jahrestagung der Deutschen Bodenkundlichen Gesellschaft 2022: Grenzen … , 2022
    2022
  • Soil geochemistry as a major driver of carbon allocation, stocks and dynamics in vegetation and soils of African tropical forests
    S Doetterl, B Bukombe, M Bauters, P Boeckx, L Cizungu, M Cooper, ...
    EGU General Assembly 2022 , 2022
    2022
  • Heterotrophic soil respiration and carbon cycling in geochemically distinct African tropical forest soils
    B Bukombe, P Fiener, AM Hoyt, LK Kidinda, S Doetterl
    Soil 7 (2), 639-659 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 27
  • Organic matter cycling along geochemical, geomorphic, and disturbance gradients in forest and cropland of the African Tropics–project TropSOC database version 1.0
    S Doetterl, RK Asifiwe, G Baert, F Bamba, M Bauters, P Boeckx, ...
    Earth System Science Data 13 (8), 4133-4153 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 37
  • Parent material and organic matter control soil microbial processes in African tropical rainforests
    LK Kidinda, FK Ologoke, C Vogel, K Kalbitz, S Dötterl
    Universität Augsburg , 2021
    2021
  • TropSOC Database v. 1.0
    S Doetterl, B Bukombe, M Cooper, L Kidinda, D Muhindo, M Reichenbach, ...
    GFZ Data Services. doi: doi 10 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 5
  • TropSOC Database, Version 1.0, GFZ Data Services
    S Doetterl, B Bukombe, M Cooper, L Kidinda, D Muhindo, M Reichenbach, ...
    2021
    Citations: 6
  • Patterns of microbial processes shaped by parent material and soil depth in tropical rainforest soils
    LK Kidinda, FK Olagoke, C Vogel, K Kalbitz, S Doetterl
    Soil Discussions 2020, 1-25 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 3
  • Soil carbon respiration in tropical forest soils along geomorphic and geochemical gradients
    B Bukombe, L Kidinda, A Hoyt, C Vogel, M Bauters, F Wilken, K Kalbitz, ...
    Universität Augsburg , 2020
    2020
  • Soil organic carbon stocks in tropical soil systems under rainforests controlled by geochemistry
    M Reichenbach, P Fiener, F Wilken, J Six, L Kidinda, B Mujinya, S Dötterl
    Universität Augsburg , 2020
    2020
  • Effects of Bradyrhizobium japonicum on Some Chemical Properties of Ferralsols under Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) Cultivation
    KLEAKL Ben Tshibuyi Kasu-Bandi, Laurent Kidinda Kidinda, Germain Nyembo ...
    American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences 14, 86-94 , 2019
    2019
  • Correlations between Growth and Yield Parameters of Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) under the Influence of Bradyrhizobium japonicum in Kipushi (The Democratic Republic of Congo)
    KLEAKL Ben Tshibuyi Kasu-Bandi, Laurent Kidinda Kidinda, Germain Nyembo ...
    American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences 14, 86-94 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 17
  • The combination of herbicides, an expensive option in the fight against weeds in maize crop in Lubumbashi (DR Congo).
    MAL Mick Assani Lukangila, FT Kahozi, LK Kidinda, JPM Katshongo, ...
    2015
  • The contribution of biowastes improves the growth of the market gardening in Lubumbashi: sign of a good quality of biowastes?
    CM Magnifique, KK Laurent, MK Michel, BL Louis
    2015

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Organic matter cycling along geochemical, geomorphic, and disturbance gradients in forest and cropland of the African Tropics–project TropSOC database version 1.0
    S Doetterl, RK Asifiwe, G Baert, F Bamba, M Bauters, P Boeckx, ...
    Earth System Science Data 13 (8), 4133-4153 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 37
  • Extracellular polymeric substances are closely related to land cover, microbial communities, and enzyme activity in tropical soils
    LK Kidinda, D Babin, S Doetterl, K Kalbitz, BB Mujinya, C Vogel
    Soil Biology and Biochemistry 187, 109221 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 29
  • Soil geochemistry–and not topography–as a major driver of carbon allocation, stocks, and dynamics in forests and soils of African tropical montane ecosystems
    B Bukombe, M Bauters, P Boeckx, LN Cizungu, M Cooper, P Fiener, ...
    New Phytologist 236 (5), 1676-1690 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 29
  • Heterotrophic soil respiration and carbon cycling in geochemically distinct African tropical forest soils
    B Bukombe, P Fiener, AM Hoyt, LK Kidinda, S Doetterl
    Soil 7 (2), 639-659 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 27
  • Relationships between geochemical properties and microbial nutrient acquisition in tropical forest and cropland soils
    LK Kidinda, S Doetterl, K Kalbitz, B Bukombe, D Babin, BB Mujinya, ...
    Applied Soil Ecology 181, 104653 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 24
  • Impact of Chicken Manure Integration with Mineral Fertilizer on Soil Nutriments Balance and Maize (Zea mays) Yield: A Case Study on Degraded Soil of Lubumbashi (DR Congo)
    LKK ,Ben Tshibuyi Kasu-Bandi, John Banza Mukalay, Maurice Kilumba Kabemba ...
    American Journal of Plant Nutrition and Fertilization Technology 5 ((3)), 71-78 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 23
  • Valorisation agricole des déchets comme alternative à leur gestion dans les villes d’Afrique subsaharienne: caractérisation des déchets urbains à Lubumbashi et évaluation de …
    LB Longanza, LK Kidinda, DT Tamina, AT Jacob, MT Ikatalo
    Afrique Science: Revue Internationale des Sciences et Technologie 11 (2), 76-84 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 18
  • Correlations between Growth and Yield Parameters of Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) under the Influence of Bradyrhizobium japonicum in Kipushi (The Democratic Republic of Congo)
    KLEAKL Ben Tshibuyi Kasu-Bandi, Laurent Kidinda Kidinda, Germain Nyembo ...
    American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences 14, 86-94 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 17
  • Microbial properties in tropical montane forest soils developed from contrasting parent material—An incubation experiment
    LK Kidinda, FK Olagoke, C Vogel, B Bukombe, K Kalbitz, S Doetterl
    Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science 185 (6), 807-820 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 12
  • Influence du semis tardif sur la croissance et le rendement du soja (Glycine max Merril) cultivé sous différents écartements à Lubumbashi, RD Congo [Influence of late sowing on …
    BL Louis, KK Laurent, KK Maurice, MK Michel, TT Dominique, NK Luciens
    International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies 12 (1), 104 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 12
  • Evaluation of Maize Response (Zea mays L.) to Various Modes and Moments of Chicken Manure Spreading in Lubumbashi, DR Congo
    LMLNKL Ilunga Tabu Hugues, Muganguzi Ntale Trésor, Kidinda Kidinda Laurent ...
    American Journal of Plant Nutrition and Fertilization Technology 5 (3), 96-105 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 9
  • Mise en évidence des doses de fertilisants minéraux à appliquer aux nouvelles variétés de maïs introduites dans la région de Lubumbashi (RD Congo)
    KK Laurent, KK Jimmy, TT Dominique, KK Maurice, MM Gabriel, L Serge, ...
    La culture du maïs dans le Haut-Katanga , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 9
  • TropSOC Database, Version 1.0, GFZ Data Services
    S Doetterl, B Bukombe, M Cooper, L Kidinda, D Muhindo, M Reichenbach, ...
    2021
    Citations: 6
  • TropSOC Database v. 1.0
    S Doetterl, B Bukombe, M Cooper, L Kidinda, D Muhindo, M Reichenbach, ...
    GFZ Data Services. doi: doi 10 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 5
  • Patterns of microbial processes shaped by parent material and soil depth in tropical rainforest soils
    LK Kidinda, FK Olagoke, C Vogel, K Kalbitz, S Doetterl
    Soil Discussions 2020, 1-25 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 3
  • La combinaison des herbicides, une option onéreuse dans la lutte contre les mauvaises herbes en maïsiculture à Lubumbashi (RD Congo)[The combination of herbicides, an expensive …
    ABL Mick, TK Félix, KK Laurent, MKJ Paul, TT Dominique, NK Luciens, ...
    International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies 12 (1), 140 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 1
  • Assessment of Combined Effects of Human Faeces and Mineral Fertilizers on the Behavior of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Cultivated in Lubumbashi, DR Congo
    JBMLBL Ben Tshibuyi Kasu-Bandi, Laurent Kidinda Kidinda
    American Journal of Plant Nutrition and Fertilization Technology 5 (3), 106-112 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 1
  • Responses of Soybean (Glycine Max (L.) Merrill) to Inoculation with Bradyrhizobium japonicum According to Soil Type in Southeastern DR Congo
    BT Kasu-Bandi, CN Ntata, AK Lubobo, HI Tabu, RPM Mundende, ...
    Sch Bull 11 (11), 189-204 , 2025
    2025
  • Links between microbial and geochemical properties in African tropical soils
    LK Kidinda
    2023
  • The relationships of geochemical soil properties and nutrient availability to the abundance of extracellular polymeric substances in African tropical montane forests
    L Kidinda, K Kalbitz, B Bazirake Mujinya, S Doetterl, C Vogel
    Jahrestagung der Deutschen Bodenkundlichen Gesellschaft 2022: Grenzen … , 2022
    2022