I conduct research in the savanna ecosystems of Tanzania, with a focus on the Tarangire, Katavi-Rukwa, and Yaeda Ecosystems. The aim of my work is to contribute to the conservation of African biodiversity and to enhance the wellbeing of both wildlife and human communities. My research approach involves conducting longitudinal wildlife monitoring across these ecosystems to evaluate the effectiveness of protected areas, administering questionnaire surveys to understand local knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding wildlife species and zoonotic diseases, and testing locally adapted and culturally accepted interventions to reduce negative human-wildlife interactions. By implementing these research initiatives, I hope to contribute to sustainable human-wildlife coexistence in Tanzania.
