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Membership to the SAEON Graduate Student Network is open to all
Honours, Masters, Doctoral and Post-doctoral students registered at:

- a South African academic institution, or
- South African students registered abroad

who subscribe to the objectives of the Network,
as well as the objectives of SAEON.

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Membership is discontinued once the member's studies come to an end, i.e. once a member is no longer registered/working at a research institution in post-graduate research projects.

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to GSN Committee: gsn@saeon.ac.za,
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CURRENT MEMBERS: 2009

Name (Email, Tel.)	Institution/Department	Degree busy with	Short title describing your work
Abram Pholoshi Maake Email: Tel: +27 21 650 4090	Department of Biodiversity & South African Institute for Aquatic Biodivesirty (SAIAB), University of Limpopo	MSc (Zoology)	Molecular systematics of the south african gobiid fishes of the genus glossogobius gill 1860 (teleostei: gobiidae).
Adrian Evans Email: Tel: +27 82 838 6730	Zoology Department, Nelson Mandela Metroplotian University	PhD	Assessment of the functioning of Sardinia Bay MPA and benthic reef ecology.
Albrecht Goetz Email: Tel: +27 46 622 9899	Elwandle Node SAEON	Post doctorate	Monitoring of marine nearshore biota in South African Marine Protected Areas
Alex Jesse Marsh Email: Tel: +27 82 0767837	Conservation International	Msc	...
Allen Tshautshau Email:	University of Venda	BSc (Honours)	Long term response of benthic invertebrates and adult Odonata to alien invasive clearing.
Amanda Maswanganye Email:	Dept. of Zoology and Entomology/Department of Genetics, University of Pretoria	PhD	Speciation and landscape genetics of three rock-dwelling small mammals (Micaelamys namaquensis, Procavia capensis and Heterohyrax) with emphasis on the Grassland Biome.
Amanda Northrop Email: Tel: +27 72 203 8228	Dept. of Mathematical Statistics, Rhodes University	MSc (Mathematical Statistics)	Hake stock assessment.
Ander M. de Lecea Email: Tel: +27 78 296 8309	School of Biological and Conservation Sciences, University og KwaZulu-Natal	PhD	Trophic linkages in the KwaZulu-Natal Bight using stable isotopes.
Angela Mead Email: Tel: +27 72 158 8137	Dept of Zoology, UCT	PhD	Long term change around the South African Exposed Rocky Shore, with an assessment of the drivers of change.
Anil Kumar Shrestha Email: Tel: +27 31 317 85426	Resource Ecology Group, Wageningen University	PhD	Thermal ecology of large herbivores.
Anisha Rajkumar Email: Tel: +27 82 8575 228	School of Biological & Conservation Science, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal	MSc (Zoology)	Physiological and cytological biomarker studies using Perna perna for marine pollution monitoring.
Anusha Rajkaran Email: Tel: +27 41 504 2648	Botany Dept., Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University	PhD (Botany)	The sustainable utilization of mangroves at Mngazana Estuary and a status assessment of mangroves in South Africa.
ANZA-VHUDZIKI MBOYI Email: Tel: +27 82 686 9150	Department of Zoology, University of Venda	Hons	ARE WE DOING ENOUGH? AN EVALUATION ON THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL SURVEY ARACHNIDA(SANSA) SAMPLING PROTOCOL.
Archbold Sasa Email: Tel: +27 (0) 21 808 4801	Stellenbosch University, Dept Conservation Ecology & Entomology	Msc	Arthropods associated with commercial Proteaceae.
Batandwa Alperstein Email: Tel: +27 72 597 1668	Department of Economics, University of Cape Town	Hons	THE IMPACT OF NATURAL RESOURCE SCARCITY ON THE ECONOMIC MOBILITY OF RURAL SOUTH AFRICAN YOUTH
Bernard Coetzee Email:	Centre for Invasion Biology, Department of Botany and Zoology, Stellenbosch University	PhD	Species assembly patterns and Protected Area effectiveness in times of change: a focus on African avifauna. http://tinyurl.com/yc78psf
Brian Mubiwa Email: Tel: +27 76 067 2752	University of Fort Hare ,	Masters of Philosophy (Environmental Studies)	Environment as the Victim of Circumstance: A Case Study of Land Redistribution and Ecological Sustainability at Makarara Farm in Mashonaland East , Zimbabwe
Carien van Dam Email: Tel: +27 82 769 5654	University of the Witwatersrand	MSc	Topic to be decided
Caswell Mavimbela Email: Tel: +27 83 511 0806	Department of Biodiversity & South African Institute for Aquatic Biodivesirty (SAIAB), University of Limpopo	MSc	Molecular phylogeny of Caffrogobius species endemic to southern Africa and intraspecific genetic variation of Caffrogobius gilchristi.
Caswell Munyai Email: Tel: +27 72 409 0380	University of Venda	MSc Environmental Sciences	Biotic assemblages (ants) along an altitudinal transec (long-term monitoring) in the centre of endemism, Southpansberg Mountain.
Chipo Kaseke Email: Tel:	Department of Environmental SCience, University of Venda	MSc	Toxic Metals and Cyanide from a disfunctional mine and their impacts on the environment. The case of Limpopo province in South Africa.
Chris Barichievy Email: Tel: +27 82 955 3648	Centre for Water in the Environment; University of the Witwatersrand	Msc (Ecology)	A scaled exploration of the deep-structure of landscapes; Multiresolution analysis of vegetation along the Shingwedzi River.
Christy Bragg Email: Tel: +27 21 650 3645	Dept. of Zoology, University of Cape Town	PhD	Porcupine ecology in the Kalahari, Karoo and Succulent Karoo, investigating porcupine herbivory impacts on plant communities and on geophyte species diversity.
Claire Davis Email: Tel: +27 82 490 6626	CSIR, Natural Resources and Environment Division
Clement Ratsele Email:	University of Fort Hare	PhD (Pasture Science)	A critical analysis of rangelands health and management scenarios in the Drakensberg Mountains (Lesotho and South Africa) and Gaza region (Mozambique).
Collins Mushe Email: Tel: +27 788 668 867	Centre For Environmental Studies (CFES), University of Pretoria	Msc (Environmental Management)	Ecological Mine Rehabilitation
Dale Wilson Email: Tel: +27 83 626 8240	Climatology Research Group Wits University	Msc	Aerosol Optical Properties in the South Atlantic
David Kimemia Email: Tel: +27 82 622 7387	Department of Geography & Environmental Science University of Fort Hare	BSc. (Hons)	Watering the Future: Assessment of Water Conservation and Potential Demand Management - The case of Alice
David Sengani Email: Tel: +27 15 962 8074	Dept. of Ecology and Resource Management, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Venda	MSc	Bioremediation of Polychlorinated Biphynels (PCBs) on contaminated soils, case study Nzhele Eskom power substation, Limpopo, South Africa
Deepa Pullanikkatil Email: Tel: +266 22322851, +266 63072665	Department of Civil Engineering, School of the Built Environment, Lerotholi Polytechnic, Maseru, Lesotho	Masters in Environmental Management, University of Free State (part time)	Water pollution and its impacts on a river Mohokare (shared river between Lesotho and South Africa(Caledon))
Diane Southey Email: Tel: +27 21 799 8691			Previous committee member
Dirk Snyman Email: Tel: +27 72 397 2058	Dept. of Conservation Ecology, University of Stellenbosch	MSc (Conservation Ecology)	Recovery of succulent karoo vegetation following rest from grazing: do local landuser perceptions match those of scientists?
Dorette du Plessis Email: Tel: + 27 83 271 6322	Dept. of Conservation Ecology, University of Stellenbosch	MSc (Conservation Ecology)	The effects of cage aquaculture on nutrient conditions and plankton communities in inland freshwater ecosystems, particularly farm dams.
b> Edward Riddell Email: Tel: +27 72 337 1274	School of Bioresources Engineering and Environmental Hydrology, University of KZN	PhD (Environmental Hydrology)	Monitoring wetland rehabilitation and catchment hydrology on the Sand River.
Elizabeth Kleynhans Email: Tel: +21 808 3403	University of Stellenbosch	Researcher
Enrico Gennari Email: Tel: +27 76 215 3360	Department of Zoology and Entomology, Rhodes University	PhD	White Shark Thermal Eco-physiology
Ethel Phiri Email: Tel: +2776 900 5361	Stellenbosch University, Centre of Excellence for Invasion Biology, Department of Botany and Zoology	Msc	Macroecology: indigenous and invasive species on Marion Island
Falko Buscheke Email: Tel: +27 51 401 3938	Centre for Environmental Management, University of Free State	MSc Environmental Management	Development of an insect-based rapid bioassessment protocal for grasslands.
Dr. Fatunbi A. Oluwole Email: Tel: +27 72 113 8000	Livestock and Pasture Science Department, University of Fort Hare, Alice	Post doc	Land degradation prevention and management of the communal rangelands in south Africa. Eco-toxicology of herbicides used for the control of invasive shrubs in rangelands. Soil fertility management of communal rangelands. Sustainable farming system for the South Africa emerging economy.
Frans Radloff Email: Tel: +27 21 808 3747	Evolutionary Plant Biology and Conservation Group, Department of Botany and Zoology, Stellenbosch University	PhD	The ecology of large herbivores native to the coastal lowlands of the Fynbos biome in the Western Cape.
Francois Viljoen Email: Tel: +27 21 683 9639	Dept. of Geography & Environmental Studies, University of Stellenbosch/Open Africa	M.A. (Geography & Environmental Studies)	Sustainability indicators for monitoring tourism route development in Africa.
Gavin Snow Email: Tel: +27 41 504 2383	Botany Department, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University	Research Associate
Georgette Lagendijk Email: Tel: +27 721 777 519	School of Biological and Conservation Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal	PhD	The effect of browsing herbivores on savanna woodland dynamics
Glynn Alard Email: Tel: +27 13 735 5487	University of the Witwatersrand/SANParks	MSc	Forage quality and productivity in two contrasting patch types in the southern KNP, and how this influences utilisation by large herbivores. And, Previous committee member!
Gregor Feig Email: Tel: +49 6131 305 583	Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, Biogeochemistry Dept.	PhD (Biogeochemistry)	Soil biogenic emissions of nitric oxide (NO) from arid and semi-arid ecosystems
Hilda Muregerera Email: Tel: +27 76 529 1536	Agricultural Economics, University of Fort Hare	PhD (Agricultural Economics)	Economic valuation of communal rangelands
Ikechukwu Nwokedi Email: Tel: +27 717 6402	University of the Witwatersrand	MSc	Solid waste generations and collection for recycling in small and micro enterprises.
Isabel Swart Email: Tel: +27 79 527 4840	University of Pretoria	MSc Environmental Management	The management of primates on a sustainable tourism resort
Jabulile Nhleko Email: Tel: +27 83 218 4850	Dept. of Zoology, University of Zululand	Hons (Zoology)	Estuarine Association and the Influence of Selected Physical Factors on Fish Species Composition in KwaZulu Natal
Jared Lotter Email: Tel: +27 84 193 3115	School of Environmental Sciences, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal	MSc	The Holocene Palaeoenvironments of a Subalpine Wetland in Cathedral Peak, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Drakensberg.
Jean M.W. Githaiga-Mwicigi Email: Tel: +27 82 422 0878	Marine Biology Research Institute, Dept. Zoology, University of Cape Town	PhD (Oceanography/ Marine Ecology)	The fate, origins and constituents of benthic turbidity found on Chokka squid spawning grounds, Agulhas Bank.
Jemma Finch Email: Tel: +27 71 989 9441	Department of Environmental and Geographical Science, University of Cape Town	Post-Doc	Fire, man and climate: the long-term palaeoecology of the Drakensberg Mountains
Jennifer Veitch Email: Tel: +27 21 650 3625	Dept. Oceanography, University of Cape Town	PhD	A comparative modelling study of the northern and southern Benguela upwelling regimes, their response to climate change and fisheries implications.
Jessica Lavelle Email: Tel: +27 82 318 7682	School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies, University of the Witwatersrand	MSc Environmental studies	Factors influencing human-elephant conflict intensity: an assessment on the Bia Conservation Area, Ghana
Jonathan Mutau Kamwi Email: Tel: +27 76 843 2825	Forest Science Department, University of Stellenbosch	MSc (Forest Science)	The use of high-resolution satellite imagery in inventory-Namibia
Juan Potgieter Email: Tel: +27 82 304 4486	Centre for Environment	MSc	Adaptation of an Orange River fish community to major reductions in flow and turbidity
Judith Mlanda-Zvikaramba Email: Tel: +27 82 758 7590	Centre for Environmental Studies, University of Pretoria	MA (environmental studies)	Community involvment in Waste management.
Julia Wakeling Email: Tel: +27 21 650 3771	Botany Department, University of Cape Town	MSc (Plant Ecology)	No Savanna trees in the highveld, but for how long? An Acacia experiment.
Julius Okiror Email: Tel:	Department of Economics, University of the Western Cape	M Economics)	An investigation of the impact of standardization (industrial and public) on product innovation in South Africa
Justin Blake Email:	Rhodes University	MSc Marine Biology	The ichtyofauna and piscivorous avifauna in a small temporarily open/closed Eastern Cape estuary, South Africa.
Justin Blake Email:	Rhodes University	MSc Marine Biology	The ichtyofauna and piscivorous avifauna in a small temporarily open/closed Eastern Cape estuary, South Africa
Karen Kotschy Email: Tel: +27 11 717 6425	Centre for Water in the Environment, University of the Witwatersrand	PhD	Functional diversity and resilience of riparian vegetation under different management regimes.
Kate Watermeyer Email: Tel: +27 650 5454	University of Cape Town	PhD	Ecosystem implications of the recent southward shift of key components in the Southern Benguela:)
Kheshnee Pillay Email: Tel: +27 21 402 3177	Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism Marine and Coastal Management Research and Antarctic Islands Ecosystem Utilisation and Conservation Marine Biodversity	PhD	Using Stable Isotope Analysis toward understanding trophic structure off the coast of South Africa and the natural variability forced by the environment
Kerry Hadfield Email: Tel: +27 11 489 3442	Dept. of Zoology, University of Johannesburg	MSc (Zoology)	The systematics and biodiversity of parasitic marine isopods in SA.
Kwaila Gladys Lamola Email: Tel:	University of Venda	BSc. Hons.	Biodiversity of ground dwelling arthropods in burned/disturbed habitat and unburned habitat.
Laura Dango Email: Tel: +27 74 798 2221	University of Pretoria	MSc	Water resource management
Lethabo Mosomane Email: Tel: +27 12 841 2133	Dept. Biodiversity & Conservation Biology, University of the Western Cape	Honours (Ecological Informatics)	...
Liesl Noach Email: Tel: +27 73 163 0362	Department of Genetics, Stellenbosch University	MSc	The development of qPCR-HRM assays for strain differentiation of Grapevine rupestris stem pitting-associated viruses.
Lihle Madyibi Email: Tel: +27 21 650 2933	Geological Sciences, Univ. Cape Town	MSc. Geology	Petroleum system of the southern Bredasdorp basin
Name: Lina Hazviyemurwe Muhoni Email: Tel: +27 21 650 2933	University of Venda	Masters in Environmental Science	Assessing the contribution of agroforestry technologies for poverty alleviation in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa.
Linda Harris Email: Tel: +27 41 504 4281	Zoology Department, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University	PhD	Sandy Beach ecology and coastal systematic conservation planning
Lorainmari Le Grange Email:	Wageningen University	MSc	Plant community ecology.
Lufuno Elvis Makwarela Email: Tel: +27 72 129 8664	Botany and Zoology, University of Venda	Honours	An investigation of the seasonal habitat preferences of the fresh water fish (Opsaridium peringueyi) at Luvuvhu River.
Lukhanyiso U. Vumazonke Email: Tel: +27 46 622 9899	Rhodes	PhD	Plankton trophodynamics in the nearshore marine environment of Algoa Bay, South Africa. And, Previous committee member!
Luisa Riato Email: Tel: +27 76 476 5245	Dept. of Anatomy & Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Onderstepoort, University of Pretoria/Simthsonian Institute, Virginia, USA.	MSc	Evaluation of faecal glucocorticoid monitoring as a non-invasive assessment of stress in captive white rhinoceros after ACTH stimulation.
Luvuyo Tyhoda Email: Tel: +27 21 808 3298	Department of Forest and Wood Science, University of Stellenbosch	PhD	Synthesis of slow nitrogen fertilisers from industrial bi-products and evaluation of their performance on field trial applications.
Luzuko Dali Email: Tel: +27 46 622 9899	SAEON Elwandle Node	MSc (Zoology)	Spatio-temporal variability of macrozooplankton in the nearshore ecosystem of Algoa Bay.
Malebo Matlala Email: Tel: +27 73 355 8684	Department of Botany, Division: Water Sciences of the North West University	MSc (Environmental Sciences and Management)	The use of Diatoms as an indicator of Water Quality in Wetlands, a South African Perspective
Marco Lourenco Vieira Email: Tel: +27 11 717 6408	School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand	MSc	The use of WEAP (Water Evaluation and Planning System) in selected South African rivers. Towards equitable water demand-management scenarios under climate change and population growth.
Mahadi Yasin Email: Tel: +27 11 717 6408	School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand	MSc	Effect of temperature and litter quality on decomposition rate of Pinus patula needle litter. Study aimed at assessing leaf litter decomposition under climate change scenario in South Africa
Margaret Ndapewa Angula Email: Tel: +27 11 717 6408	Department of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, UCT	Phd	Towards an Adaptive Management Framework for the Namibian Line Fishery
Maryke Ferreira Email: Tel: +27 11 489 3442	Dept. of Zoology, University of Johannesburg	PhD (Zoology)	Biology and systematics of gnathiid iopods of South Africa and Australia, as well as the assessment of blood parasite diversity in estuarine teleosts of KZN East Coast.
Masipa Mack Email: Tel: +27 79 637 3066	Dept. of Chemisty, University of Limpopo	MSc	Application of carbon nanotubes in hydrogen storage which is a clean energy source other than fossil fuels which pollute the environment.
Matthew Child Email: Tel: +27 72 199 2454	Conservation Science Group, Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge.		Investigating the conservation effectiveness of private conservation areas in South Africa
Matt Dicken Email: Tel: +27 72 214 6215	Bayworld (PE)	Post-doc	Raggedtooth shark and tiger shark research.
Mduduzi Seakamela Email: Tel: +27 82 845 6239	Avian Demography Unit, University of Cape Town	MSc	Interpreting the perceived trends in abundance of the Cape fur seal Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus: Effects of variation in population management and research methods.
Michele Greve Email: Tel: +45 89424729	Århus University, Denmark	Phd	Climate Change and African plants
Michelle Heyns. Email: Tel: +27 84 433 6037	School of Geography, Archaeology and Environment Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand	BA(Hons)	Environmental Justice and Environmental Human Security: A case study of the management of OR Tambo International Airport; related to the recurring fuel spills into Blaauwpan Dam.
Moagi Thomas Keretetse Email: Tel: +27 13 735 4407	Department of Botany, University of Cape Town/SANParks	MSc (Botany)	How different water regimes affect changes in plant-available nitrogen and nutrient stores in plants.
Monde Nyila Email: Tel: +27 12 352 4158	Botany Dept, University of Pretoria/UNISA	PhD (Botany)	Susceptibility of Listeria monocytogenes to South African plants.
Monique Sham Email: Tel: +27 72 989 5119	Dept. of Geography, Environmental Studies & Energy Studies, University of Johannesburg	M.Sc. (Environmental Management)	Delineating and creating an appropriate buffer zone for the Blesbokspruit Ramsar Wetland
Mukundamago Mukundi Chinomen Email: Tel: +27 76 963 3865	Department of Ecology and Resource Management, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Venda	BSc hons	Bush encroachment and its effects on small mammals in Bin Lavin Nature Reserve
Mulalo Irene Muelelwa Email: Tel: +27 83 758 4900	Dept. of Biological Sciences, University of Venda	MSc	The Utility of Spider Diversity as a Surrogate Measure of general Biodiversity in the Savanna Biome
Munyani Aubrey Email: Tel:	University of Venda	M.EnvM	Biodiversity of small mammals along altitudinal transects of Soutpansberg, Limpopo Province, SA
Musa Mlambo Email: Tel: +27 72 087 0352	Dept. Zoology, University of Cape Town	MSc	Wetland Macroinvertebrate Assemblages: Biodiversity and Biogeography. And, Previous committee member!
Nadine Broodryk Email: Tel: +27 12 420 2542	Dept. of Botany, University of Pretoria	MSc (Plant Ecology)	Long-term monitoring of vegetation dynamics on the Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand.
Naomi Richardson Email: Tel: +27 72 328 6623
Natalie Theron Email: Tel: +27 72 288 1489	Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology, University of Stellenbosch	M.Sc. Conservation Ecology	Mite diversity in the infructescences of Proteas
Natasha Govender Email: Tel: +27 31 - 260 8619	School of Biological and Conservation Sciences, UKZN	M.Sc.	Sandy beaches along the Durban coastline: biodiversity, ecosystem goods and services and implications for management
Natasha Palesa Mothapo Email: Tel: +27 21 808 4387	Centre of Excellence for Invasion Biology, Department of Botany and Zoology. University of Stellenbosch	PhD	Resource limitation in the invasion of Argentine ants within the Fynbos
Nazeer Jamal Email: Tel: +27 72 562 0648	Ethikwini Water and Sanitation
Ndivhoniswani Mutwanamba Email: Tel: +27 72 288 1489	University of Venda	Bsc, Environmental Science	Upcoming
Nengovhela Ndoweni Mary Email: Tel: +27 73 735 7550	Dept. of Ecology and Resource Managemtn, University of Venda	MSc Environmental Management	Transition to organic fruit cropping agroecosystems: a case study of the convertion process in macedamia orchards.
Nicholas Tye Email: Tel: +27 11 717 6425	School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand	MSc	The influence of stream order on riparian biodiversity in the SabieRiver: The links between compositional, functional and structural biodiversity
Nikki Stevens Email: Tel:	CSIR and University of Cape Town	PhD	Bush-encroachment in the lowveld: A response to climate change? Previous committee member!
Noluvuyo D Gasa Email: Tel:	Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology University of Stellenbosch	MSc	Comperative threats to the global butterfly assemblage
Nomvuyiso J. Matokazi Email: Tel: +27 72 174 3062	University of Pretoria	MSc. (Wildlife Management)	Effects of Bovine tuberculosis and gastro-intestinal parasite infections on buffalo activity budgets.
Nonyana Aubrey Email: Tel: +27 15 962 8594/5	University of Venda	M. EnvM	Investigating strategies to improve and maintain soil organis matter by making use of compost with the aim of restoring soil quality and health
Ntuthuko Masikane Email: Tel: +27 76 888 3674	Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University	MSc	Benthic Macrofaunal Assemblages in the Algoa Bay, South Africa
Ntuthuko Masikane Email: Tel: +27 76 888 3674	Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University	MSc	Benthic macrofaunal assemblages in the Algoa Bay, South Africa.
Ofoegbu Chidiebere Email: Tel: +27 714509439	Department of Forest Science, Stellenbosch University	MSc with speciality in forest policy and economics	CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF SUSTAINABLE BIOFUEL PRODUCTION IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA.
Oguntola Gbadebowale Email: Tel: +27 11 7276408	School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of Witwatersrand	MSc	Living Drought: experience of smallholder farmers in northeast Nigeria
Olivia Baloyi Email: Tel: +27 73 619 2794	Department of Botany, University of Venda	Hons	The Ecology of Securidaca longepedunculata Fresen population in Nylsvlei Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province, RSA.
Olowoyo Joshua Olumole Email: Tel: +27 31 260 2955	University of Environment	Post Doc
Paula Pattrick Email: Tel: +27 72 142 8024	Dept. of Ichthyology & Fisheries Science, Rhodes University	MSc	Larval fish dynamics in the shallow nearshore region of the proposed marine area of the Addo Elephant National Park, Algoa Bay, South Africa.
Phokele Isaac Maponya Email: Tel: +27 11 471 2285 Mobile: +27 82 777 8426	Dept. Environmental Science, UNISA College of Agriculture and Environmental Science	PhD	Climate change and agriculture in South Africa: Impacts and adaptation options.
Phumza Ntshotsho Email: Tel: +27 12 420 4618	Department of Conservation Ecology, University of Stellenbosch/CSIR	Phd	Assessment of evidence for success of ecological restoration in SA
Phyllis Kalele Email: Tel: +27 72 863 6972	University of Pretoria	MSc. Environment & Society	Identification of Human activities and policies that threaten the water quality and quantity of Lake Nakuru, Kenya
Power B. Tshikae Email: Tel: +27 12 420 4611	Dept of Zoology & Entomology, University of Pretoria	PhD (Entomology)	Regional and local factors influencing dung beetle assemblage across an environmental gradient in Botswana
Rasekgala Mokgadi Thelma Email: Tel:		BSc (Hons.)	Survival strategies of Acacia karroo in both waterlogged and sandy areas of Nylsvley Nature Reserve.
Ratshibvumo Thihanedzwi Email:	University of Venda Department of Ecology and Resource Management	MSc (Environmental Management)	Mapping Ecological Zones in Kruger National Park: potentials and limitations of Remote Sensing.
Ramapulana Nkoana Email: Tel: +27 12 841 2133	Dept. of Biodervisity & Conservation Biology, University of Western Cape/CSIR	Honours (Ecological Informatics)	...
Riaan Bekker Email: Tel: +27 82 504 8911	Dept. of Geography, Environmental Management & Energy, University of Johannesburg	MSc	Wastewater treatment/management.
Robert Williamson Email: Tel: +27 82 937 3047	University of Cape Town	MSc (Applied Marine Science)	Predicting chlorophyll profiles from remotely sensed data and an archive of in situ profiles.
Rudzani Makhado Email: Tel: +27 12 841 2133	Dept. of Biodiversity, University of Limpopo	MSc (Botany)	Utilisation and management of mopane woodland.
Ruwendren Pillay Email: Tel: +27 72 288 3172	School of Biology & Conservation Sciences, University of KwaZulu Natal	MSc (Zoology)	Zoogeography and diversity of shallow water sponges on the east coast of South Africa.
Ryan Blanchard Email: Tel: +27 83 556 2607	Centre of Invasion Biology, Stellenbosch University and CSIR	PhD	Understanding the potential invasive and biodiversity impacts of biofuel introduction in South Africa
Ryan Johnson Email: Tel: +27 726296669	Department of Zoology and Entomology	Phd (Zoology)
Ryan Peter Email: Tel: +27 31 242 2412	Department of Zoology, University of KwaZulu-Natal (Howard College)/Pollution and Waste Management, CSIR	MSc	Factors affecting the entanglement of bottlenose dolphins off the coast of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, comparing periods prior to and following the installation of active acoustic alarms on shark nets.
Sally Dorothy Hofmeyr Email: Tel: (+27/0) 21 650 4239	Animal Demography Unit (ADU) in the Zoology Dept at UCT	PhD in Zoology	Conservation impacts of environmental change on populations of threatened large terrestrial bird species in South Africa.
Sandisiwe Sono Email: Tel: +27 73 485 1424	University of Cape Town	MSc (Applied Marine Science)	Zooplankton Distribution and Abundance from CUFES taken in March 2004.
Sean Buchanan Email: Tel: +27 82 378 2032	School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Science, University of the Witwatersrand	MSc	Keystone Functional Groups and Biodiversity: Non-linear responses of ecosystems to simulated climate change and associated species losses.
Sebataolo Rahlao Email: Tel: +27 (0) 21 808 4821	Department of Conservation Ecology & Entomology, Stellenbosch University	Phd	Current and future vulnerability of South African ecosystems to perennial grass invasion under global change scenarios
Seshnee Maduray Email: Tel: +27 21 402 3640	University of the Western Cape/Department of Environmental Affairs	MSc	Studies on the diversity and spatial distribution of deep water sponges along the west and south coasts of South Africa.
Sumaiya Arabi Email: Tel: +27 82 741 2385	School of Biological & Conservation Sciences,University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban	MSc (Marine and Coastal Management)	Relationships between sediment structure and infaunal amphipod communities along a pollution gradient on the East Coast of South Africa.
Shannon Hampton Email: Tel: +27 21 650 3613	Marine Biology Research Centre, Department of Zoology, University of Cape Town	PhD	Investigating stock structure of small pelagic fish in the southern Benguela. And committee member!
Sibusisiwe Ngqulana Email: Tel: +27 35 902 6750	Department of Zoology, University of Zululand	Hons	Benthic productivity in the Mfolozi-Msunduzi estuary
Sindsiwe Nzama Email: Tel: +27 78 112 7666	University of KwaZulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg Campus	MSc	The effect of an introduced biological control agent, Calycomyza eupativora, on the invasive alien plant, Chromolaena odorata.
Susan Sande Okoth Email: Tel: +254 20 8632000	University of Pretoria	PhD (Entomology)	Beekeeping and forest conservation: A case study of arabuko Sokoke Forest, Kenya
T.E. Makungo Email: Tel:+27725895612	University of Venda	MSc	The adeaquacy of water supply to meet the demand in Siloam Village, Limpopo Province, South Africa.
Tali Hoffman Email: Tel:+27 21 650 3645	Zoology Department, University of cape Town	MSc	The spatial ecology of the Cape Peninsula chacma baboons
Taryn Riddin Email: Tel: +27 83 417 1303	Botany Dept., Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University	PhD (Botany)	Dynamics of Aquatic macrophytes.
Thabiso Mokotjomela Email: Tel: +27 21 799 8691	Global Change and Biodiversity Programme, SANBI	Phd	Bird dispersal of alien invasive plants in changing environments: a study of emerging invader in South Africa
Thabo Mohlala Email: Tel: +27 13 735 3536 Mobile: +27 72 523 3593	SAEON Ndlovu	MSc	Monitoring the rivers of the lowveld.
Toby Keswick Email: Tel: +27 76 177 3621	Departement of Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, University of the Western Cape	Phd	...
Tondani Madeleine Ramantswana Email: Tel: +27 76 177 3621	Stellenbosch University	MSc Zoology	Comparative phylogeography and genome organization in southern African gerbils
Trevor McIntyre Email: Tel: +27 (0)73 350 1930	Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria	Phd	Southern elephant seals as oceanographic explorers. And, committee member!
Tshifhiwa Nemakhavhani Email: Tel: +27 84 218 0203	Dept. Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa	MSc	Prospects and limitations of satellite remote sensing in ecological mapping in Kruger National Park.
Tshiila Aluwani Athalia Email: Tel: +27 823627777	Botany, University of Venda	Hons	The study of the interaction between Burkea africana and Terminalia sericea
Tshimomola Tshifhiwa Email: Tel: +27 761064387	Botany, University of Venda	Hons	The impact of multiple disturbances on Dichrostachys cinerea and Burkea africana
Unathi Lwana Email: Tel: +27 (0)46 603 5840	Department of Genetics, University of Free State	MSc	Characterisation of the AfriCanis, a landrace from Southern Africa, using microsatellite loci
Victoria Goodall Email: Tel +27 21 799 8683	SAEON/Department of Statistics and Acturial Science, University of Witwatersrand	PhD	Statistical time series analysis of ungulate movement patterns in the Kruger National Park.
Wynand Malherbe Email: Tel: +27 11 559 3820	Department of Zoology, University of Johannesburg	Phd	Validation of an Ecological Risk Assessment framework for pesticides in the Vaalharts Irrigation Scheme, South Africa.
Yvonne Githiora Email: Tel: + 27 76 8408783	Biodiversity and Conservation, University of the Western Cape	Honours	Remote sensing analysis of changes in the (sub) urban agricultural interface of Cape Town's Northern suburbs.
Ziphokazi S. Buwa Email: Tel: +27 73 441 1507	Departments of Conservation Ecology and Entomology, University of Stellenbosch	MSc	The interaction between Agrostis magellanica and Azorella selago: consequences of rapid climate change.

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