I am Sibusiso Khumalo, a wildlife conservation researcher with years of experience working on projects across Zimbabwe. My focus areas include wildlife conservation, human-wildlife conflict mitigation, community-based natural resources management, captive crocodile research, and lion rehabilitation and reintroduction into the wild. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Aquatic Animal Health at the University of Zambia, after earning an MSc in Tropical Resources Ecology and a BSc in Biological Sciences from the University of Zimbabwe. My work with Crocodile Producers Consortium and Wildlife Conservation Action has sharpened my field skills, data analysis, and project management abilities, and I am passionate about applying One Health principles to conservation challenges.

Sibusiso Khumalo

I am Sibusiso Khumalo, a wildlife conservation researcher with years of experience working on projects across Zimbabwe. My focus areas include wildlife conservation, human-wildlife conflict mitigation, community-based natural resources management, captive crocodile research, and lion rehabilitation and reintroduction into the wild. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Aquatic Animal Health at the University of Zambia, after earning an MSc in Tropical Resources Ecology and a BSc in Biological Sciences from the University of Zimbabwe. My work with Crocodile Producers Consortium and Wildlife Conservation Action has sharpened my field skills, data analysis, and project management abilities, and I am passionate about applying One Health principles to conservation challenges.

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I am Sibusiso Khumalo, a wildlife conservation researcher with years of experience working on projects across Zimbabwe. My focus areas include wildlife conservation, human-wildlife conflict mitigation, community-based natural resources management, captive crocodile research, and lion rehabilitation and reintroduction into the wild.

I am currently pursuing a PhD in Aquatic Animal Health at the University of Zambia, after earning an MSc in Tropical Resources Ecology and a BSc in Biological Sciences from the University of Zimbabwe. My work with Crocodile Producers Consortium and Wildlife Conservation Action has sharpened my field skills, data analysis, and project management abilities, and I am passionate about applying One Health principles to conservation challenges.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Work Experience

Aquatic Animal Health and Wastewater Management Researcher at Crocodile Producers Consortium
October 1, 2022 - Present
Research and monitoring of communicable diseases in Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus). Research into emerging infectious diseases in the Nile Crocodile. Designing mitigation strategies for rising infectious diseases using the One Health concept. Wastewater quality assessment according to local and international standards including FAO and WHO. Optimizing natural wastewater treatment systems. Designing acceptable wastewater reuse projects that minimize risk to human health. Data analysis and result interpretation.
Research Assistant at Crocodile Producers Consortium
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022
Inception, setup and implementation of research projects and trials. Collection, entry and analysis of data from several research trials and surveys. Setup of online databases. Setup, operation and maintenance of research equipment including camera traps. Training staff on basic data collection processes and sample collection. Monitoring ongoing management trials at multiple sites. Monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Project Manager at Wildlife Conservation Action
November 1, 2020 - October 1, 2021
Fieldwork in remote wildlife and rural community locations. Supervising data collection and analysis; and record keeping. Equipment and inventory monitoring and maintenance. Monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Research grant applications.
Research Intern at African Lion and Environmental Research Trust
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017
Data collection and analysis. Field equipment setup and maintenance (telemetry sets and camera traps). Participated in multiple wildlife research projects.

Education

Master of Science Degree in Tropical Resources Ecology at University of Zimbabwe
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences (Ecology major and Zoology minor) at University of Zimbabwe
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aquatic Animal Health at University of Zambia (UNZA)
January 11, 2030 - November 29, 2025

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aquatic Animal Health
January 11, 2030 - November 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services