My pronouns are he/him
I am a Commonwealth PhD Scholar at the University of Oxford, based in the Department of Biology, where my research focuses on human–carnivore conflict in Zambia. My project uses spatial ecology and social surveys to understand patterns of livestock predation and crop raiding in communities bordering Kafue National Park, with the aim of identifying practical strategies to reduce conflict and promote coexistence.
I hold an MSc in Geomatics for Environmental Management (distinction, top 2%) from the University of British Columbia in Canada, an MSc in Conservation Project Management (distinction, top 2%) from the University of Kent, and a BSc in Wildlife Management (distinction, top 1%) from the Copperbelt University in Zambia. I have previously worked as a Data Scientist and Research Manager with Wildlife Crime Prevention in Zambia, where I led geospatial analyses, social surveys, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks to support wildlife crime prevention and conservation decision-making. My broader research interests include biodiversity conservation, wildlife crime, and community-based natural resource management, and I aim for my work to generate actionable insights that strengthen conservation policy and improve the well-being of people living alongside wildlife.
