I am a Commonwealth PhD Scholar at the University of Oxford, based in the Department of Biology, where my research focuses on social dimensions of human–hyena conflicts & coexistence in Zambia. My project uses spatial ecology and social surveys to understand patterns of human-hyena interactions in game management areas 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, applied research, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks to support wildlife crime prevention and conservation decision-making. My broader research interests include human-wildlife conflicts, environmental and social governance, illegal wildlife trade, and conservation impact 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.