Knowledge KudakwasheMawere | Wildlife Conservation | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Knowledge Kudakwashe Mawere | Wildlife Conservation | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Knowledge Kudakwashe Mawere, Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority, Zimbabwe

Knowledge Kudakwashe Mawere is a GIS and Earth Observation expert serving as a Terrestrial Ecologist at Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority. With over three years of conservation experience, he specializes in GIS, remote sensing, terrestrial ecology, and database management. His work includes ecological feasibility studies, spatial modeling, and SMART database training. An award-winning graduate with a BSc in GIS and Earth Observation (First Class) from the University of Zimbabwe, Knowledge has published research on wildlife conservation and human-wildlife conflict. Passionate about biodiversity and community welfare, he is also skilled in programming, data analytics, and mentoring students. 🐾🌿

Publication Profile

Work Experience

Knowledge Kudakwashe Mawere is a dedicated Terrestrial Ecologist at the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (2024–present) based in Hwange National Park. He excels in ecological feasibility assessments, research project formulation, and fieldwork coordination. As a GIS and remote sensing expert, he contributes to species management plans, data analysis, and training programs. Previously, he interned as an Ecologist (2022–2024) and served as a GIS Guest Lecturer (2021–2022), mentoring students and conducting research. Additionally, he has been a SMART database trainer since 2020, preparing training materials and leading conservation-focused workshops. His work reflects a passion for wildlife and sustainable ecosystems. 🐾🌿

 

🎓 Academic Achievements

Knowledge Kudakwashe Mawere holds a Bachelor of Science Honours in Geographical Information Science and Earth Observation (First Class) from the University of Zimbabwe (2018–2022). His research focused on spatial modeling of large ungulate biomass across Zimbabwe’s protected areas, showcasing his expertise in wildlife conservation. In 2023, he further enhanced his skills by earning a Certificate in Data Science Foundations from the Great Learning Academy in India. These qualifications reflect his strong foundation in GIS, earth observation, and data science, aligning with his passion for leveraging technology to advance ecological research. 🌍📊

 

🏆 Honors and Recognition

Knowledge Kudakwashe Mawere was honored with the prestigious University Book Prize in 2022 by the University of Zimbabwe, Mount Pleasant, Harare. This award reflects his academic excellence and dedication to his studies in Geographical Information Science and Earth Observation. It highlights his commitment to achieving top-tier performance in his field, further solidifying his reputation as a promising researcher and scholar in ecological conservation and GIS applications. 📖🌟

 

🦓 Research Focus

Knowledge Kudakwashe Mawere specializes in ecological conservation with a focus on GIS and remote sensing applications. His research delves into spatial modeling of large ungulate biomass in protected areas, exploring habitat dynamics and wildlife management 🗺️📊. He also investigates human–wildlife conflict (HWC) risk using advanced tools like MaxEnt, emphasizing coexistence strategies near conservation zones 🐘🤝. Mawere’s work bridges ecological insights with cutting-edge technology to support sustainable conservation and biodiversity protection, contributing significantly to landscape ecology, wildlife conservation, and resource management in Zimbabwe. 🌿🌍

 

Publication Top Notes 📚

  • 🗓️ 2024: Spatial modelling of large ungulate biomass in the gazetted protected areas and conservancies in Zimbabwe – Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes. DOI: [10.1080/24749508.2024.2430047] (Cited: Not yet available). 🦓🌍
  • 🗓️ 2023: Application of maximum entropy (MaxEnt) to understand the spatial dimension of human–wildlife conflict (HWC) risk in areas adjacent to Gonarezhou National Park of Zimbabwe – Ecology and Society. DOI: [10.5751/es-14420-280318] (Cited: Not yet available). 🐘📊

Ratnakar Dhakate | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Ratnakar Dhakate | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr Ratnakar Dhakate,CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute,India

Dr. Ratnakar Dhakate, a distinguished geophysicist, holds a Ph.D. in Geophysics from Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University. With over three decades at CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute, he specializes in groundwater exploration and management. Dr. Dhakate has contributed significantly to numerous R&D projects focusing on groundwater sustainability and environmental impact assessments. He is a member of the Society of Earth Scientists and has received prestigious awards like the Rashtriya Gaurav Award and Best Citizen of India Award. Passionate about his field, he continues to lead research in geophysical and hydrogeological investigations. 🌍✨

publication profile

google scholar

Research focus

This individual’s research focus lies predominantly in the interdisciplinary realm of geophysics and hydrogeology, with a keen emphasis on groundwater exploration, development, and management. They specialize in innovating analytical methods, correlating hydrogeological and geophysical parameters, and establishing quantitative relationships for effective groundwater exploration and management. Their extensive experience spans from assessing contaminant migration to designing groundwater management schemes and providing potable water solutions in geologically diverse terrains. Their work contributes significantly to addressing water scarcity challenges and environmental impact assessments, making them a crucial figure in the field of sustainable water resource management. 🌊🔬

Publication top notes

Appraisal of groundwater quality for drinking and irrigation purposes in Central Telangana, India

Assessment of heavy metal contamination in soils around Balanagar industrial area, Hyderabad, India

Assessment and prediction of contaminant migration in ground water from chromite waste dump

Assessment of groundwater quality for drinking and irrigation use in shallow hard rock aquifer of Pudunagaram, Palaghat District, Kerala

Judging the sources of inferior groundwater quality and health risk problems through intake of groundwater nitrate and fluoride from a rural part of Telangana, India

Impact assessment of chromite mining on groundwater through simulation modeling study in Sukinda chromite mining area, Orissa, India

Heavy metal contamination in groundwater due to mining activities in Sukinda valley, Orissa-A case study

Geomorphological and geophysical approach for locating favorable groundwater zones in granitic terrain, Andhra Pradesh, India

Correlation of vertical electrical sounding and borehole-log data for delineation of saltwater and freshwater aquifers

Geochemical evaluation of groundwater and suitability of groundwater quality for irrigation purpose in an agricultural region of South India

Hydrogeochemical characteristics with respect to fluoride contamination in groundwater of Maheshwarm mandal, RR district, Telangana state, India

Health risk assessment of nitrate and fluoride toxicity in groundwater contamination in the semi-arid area of Medchal, South India

Assessment of trace elements in soils around Zaheerabad Town, Medak District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Estimation of hydraulic parameters from surface geophysical methods, kaliapani ultramafic Complex, Orissa, India

Resolution of freshwater and saline water aquifers by composite geophysical data analysis methods

Multivariate statistical approach for the assessment of fluoride and nitrate concentration in groundwater from Zaheerabad area, Telangana State, India

Application of ERT and GPR for demarcating the saline water intrusion in coastal aquifers of Southern India

Groundwater quality appraisal and its hydrochemical characterization in Ghaziabad (a region of indo-gangetic plain), Uttar Pradesh, India

Heavy metal contamination in sediments of Balanagar industrial area, Hyderabad, Andra Pradesh, India

Hydrochemistry of groundwater (GW) and surface water (SW) for assessment of fluoride in Chinnaeru river basin, Nalgonda district, (AP) India