Welcome to the latest episode of "How to Hochschule Voices," the podcast that takes you on a journey through the lifeblood of Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences and the rich cultural mosaic of the Lower Rhine region. In this episode, we uncover the story of a world-renowned researcher and educator who has left an indelible mark on the global academic community. Prof. Assogbadjo, from the University of Abomey-Calavi in the Republic of Benin, with over 11 international awards to his name, including the Georg Forster Research Award, shares insights from his extensive career focused on non-timber forest products, conservation genetics, forest ecology, and ethnobotany. Sponsored by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the Georg Forster Research Award honors researchers from emerging and developing countries who work on development-related topics. Discover how Prof. Assogbadjo's engagement with Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences is fostering vital international collaborations in soil science and plant nutrition, and how his efforts contribute to addressing development-relevant issues through research. As a visiting professor across the globe, from Côte d'Ivoire to Costa Rica and Brazil, Prof. Dr. Ir. Achille Ephrem Assogbadjo work epitomizes the spirit of knowledge without borders.