Research Fellow, Ndlovu node, South African Environmental Observation Network & Visiting lecturer, University of the Witwatersrand
My research interests lie in understanding how large mammal herbivores shape vegetation communities in African ecosystems - both at very large scales and via interactive effects with fire. I’m currently analysing patterns of historical herbivore biomass and fire at continental-scale in Africa. My field research explores grass community responses to frequent grazing. I have a background in plant ecology and animal population dynamics, and have spent two years lecturing for the Organisation for Tropical Studies in the Kruger National Park.
Experience
2016–present
Visiting lecturer, School of Animal, Plant & Environmental Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand
2016–present
Research fellow, South African Environmental Observation Network
2014–2016
Postdoctoral fellow, School of Animal, Plant & Environmental Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand
2012–2014
Postdoctoral fellow, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cape Town
Education
2011
University of Edinburgh, PhD
2004
University of Cape Town, BSc. Hons (Plant ecology)
2003
University of Cape Town, BSc. (Botany & Ecology)
Grants and Contracts
2018
Role:
Research Fellow, Ndlovu node, South African Environmental Observation Network & Visiting lecturer