I study the ecological impacts and socio-economic drivers of wire snare poaching across African protected areas. My DPhil research combines satellite imagery, GPS tracking, and snare surveys to predict area of high snare risk and assess its effects on non-target species, including large carnivores. Working across Uganda and Zambia, I collaborate with the Innovation for Conservation (ICON) Program and the Zambian Carnivore Programme to understand how poaching pressure influences carnivore space use and population dynamics. I’m particularly interested in applied conservation solutions, integrating long-term monitoring with local engagement to improve coexistence between people and wildlife.
I am supervised by Dr. Amy Dickman, Dr. Egil Dröge, and Dr. Oswald Schmitz, and my research is funded by the NERC DTP in Environmental Research, with additional support from the Connected Conservation Foundation and the Airbus Foundation.
I can often be found with a camera in my hand as I am incredibly passionate about wildlife photography and the art of storytelling. A primary goal of my work is bridging the gap between published research and the communities in which research is conducted. I use digital media to translate the ecological, cultural, and economic relationships between wildlife and humans to broader audiences.
