Curriculum Vitae

• 26.4.1971 born at Mbo Bafoussam, Cameroon.
• Studies in: Zoology, Botany, Parasitology, Geology at the University of Dschang, Cameroon (1993 to 1996; B. Sc.); in Zoology, Animal Ecology at the University of Dschang, Cameroon (1996 to 1998 Master thesis “Population structure and behaviour of a seasonal crop-raiding elephant population around Waza National Park, north Cameroon”); in Zoology & Animal Ecology at the University of Yaoundé I, Cameron (2000 to 2001; Msc thesis “Reptiles of Mt Cameroon with specific reference to species in intercontinental trade”).
• Scientific emplyments: 2002 - Birdlife International: Inventory of reptiles within the Bamenda Highlands Forest Project; 2003 & 2004 - WCS, Cameroon Nigeria Project, Transboundery survey project: Inventory of reptiles at the Mbulu Area; Ejagham Forest Reserve; Ediango area, Banyang-Mbo wildlife Sanctuary; Nkwende hills; UFA11-01 and 11-02; 2004 - Birdlife International, Inventory of reptiles at the Tchabal Mbabo area, for the Gashaga Gumti - Tchabal Mbabo Project; Since Nov. 2001 - Associate researcher, Cameroon Herpetology Project (CAMHERP). Including: inventory of reptiles; training of staff in reptile identification and conservation, identification of specimens from surveys, verification of taxonomic keys in preparation for the atlas of reptiles of Cameroon.

Current Research

• Phd field work around Mount Manenguba, Cameroon funded by Conservation International (CI) “The human influence on amphibian community composition along an altitudinal gradient on Mount Manenguba”. Special reference to the status, distribution and ecology of threatened and endemic amphibians.

Research Interests

• Community ecology and Conservation of African amphibians and reptiles. Systematics and taxonomy of African amphibians and reptiles.

Field Work

• Protected areas in Cameroon including surveys around the highlands that form Cameroon Mountain arc.