Dr Rebecca Powell
Full name: Rebecca Powell, Researcher
Highest Qualification: PhD
Summary:
I have a keen interest in engaged research in the field of environmental sustainability, with particular focus in the areas of sustainable water resources management and ecosystem rehabilitation. I enjoy working in a diverse team of researchers on projects that have lasting impacts for improved natural resource management and environmental sustainability in general.
I have qualifications in river and wetland geomorphology and rehabilitation (MSc and PhD). My recent work has included implementation of a sustainable land management project in the Eastern Cape of South Africa and collaborative research work on a, ‘Resilient Benefits for African Water Resources’ Project, across multiple African countries.
Research:
My current interests include engaged research around issues of sustainable water resources use and management in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. I am also interested in education in the field of sustainability and natural resources management, and I hope to pursue this area of interest in coming years.
Projects:
- Global Environment Facility 5 Sustainable Land Management (SLM) Project: Securing multiple ecosystems benefit through SLM in the productive but degraded landscapes of South Africa
In the Department of Environmental Science, Rhodes University - United Kingdom Research Innovation Programme (UKRI) - African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Grant: Resilient Benefits for African Water Resources
In the ARUA Water Centre of Excellence (CoE) at Institute for Water Research, Rhodes University - Current: Design of a Sustainable Water Management Plan for Rhodes University
In the Institute for Water Research, Rhodes University.
Publications and presentations:
In review, Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies:
Evaluating Water Allocation Scenarios to Inform Water Resource Development Decisions in the Great Ruaha River Catchment, Tanzania
Authors: Ramadhani Twaha, Joel Nobert, Augustina C. Alexander, Deogratias M.M. Mulungu, Timotheo Ndimbo, Gift Mollel, Mathew Senga, Rebecca Powell, Jane Tanner, Carolyn Palmer (Tally), Ana Porroche-Escudero
Connections:
LinkedIn: Rebecca Powell
Website: /iwr/
Email: r.powell@ru.ac.za
Last Modified: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:33:11 SAST