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Researcher
Palesa Natasha
Mothapo
Head:Postdoctoral Research Support at Stellenbosch University
Division for Research and Development
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About
My core research interests are on the socioeconomic impacts of invasive species in the contexts of global change. Focusing on invasive ants, food security threats, smallholder farmers and pest control pressures. I am also passionate about science advocacy and policy development, hence my participation in important science engagement platforms.
Professional Skills
Biodiversity
Invasive Species
Behavioral Ecology
Ecology
Ecology and Evolution
Conservation Biology
Climate Change
Species Diversity
Biodiversity Monitoring
Ecosystem Ecology
Research Experience
Visiting Researcher
University of Lagos March 2018 - Present
Visiting Scholar
Purdue University October 2017 - Present
Visiting Scholar
Kobe University April 2015 - Present
Education
University of California Davis
2018 - 2018
Postgraduate , Public Management
Stellenbosch University
2010 - 2013
Invasion Biology
Stellenbosch University
2007 - 2009
Master's Degree , Zoology
Prizes and Awards
Vice Rector Reseach Excellence Awards
Stellenbosch University | Oct 2017
Carolina McGilavry Award
International Foundation for Science | Apr 2015
Mail and Guardian 200 Young South Africans
Mail and Guardian, South Africa | Aug 2013
Realted Researchers