Students

GRADUATE STUDENTS ADVISED
Doctoral Advisees completed:

1. Dr. Deo Tuysingize (University of Rwanda, August 2022): Conservation ecology of the golden monkeys Cercopithecus mitis kandti and their habitats in Rwanda
2. Dr. Philip Dugger (University of Mass-Boston August 2022): A fruit story: From biogeographical differences in seed dispersal to changes in fruiting phenology over time
3. Dr. Parfait Yongabo (Lund University, Sweden, November 2021): Development of an integrated research and innovation uptake framework for a developing country – A case study for Rwanda
4. Dr. Samson Werikhe, (Antioch University New England,  May 2021): Assessment of the Potential for Youth Engagement in Mountain Gorilla Conservation In Uganda.
5. Dr. Yves Gakunde, (Antioch University New England,  May 2020): The potential role of PES in protected area management: A case study from Gishwati-Mukura National Park, Rwanda.
6. Dr. Erasme Uyizeye, (Antioch University New England,  May 2020): Developing an Odonate-Based Index for Monitoring Freshwater Ecosystems in Rwanda: Towards Linking Policy to Practice through Integrated and Adaptive Management.
7. Dr. Christina Wesolek, (Antioch University New England,  May 2020): Using Environmental Identity To Promote Environmental Concern And Willingness To Participate In Endangered Species Conservation
8. Dr. Kimberly Craighead (Antioch University New England, 2019): A Multi-Scale Analysis of Jaguar (Panthera Onca) and Puma (Puma Concolor) Habitat Selection and Conservation in the narrowest section of Panamá
9. Dr. Venuste Nsengimana, (University of Rwanda, 2018) Leaf litter invertebrates and soil quality in Rwanda.
10. Dr. Apollinaire William, (Antioch University New England, 2018): Smallholder Farmers, Environmental Change and Adaptation in a Human-Dominated Landscape in the Northern Highlands of Rwanda.
11. Dr. Joseph Mlotha, (Antioch University New England, 2018): Analysis of Land Use/Land Cover Change Impacts Upon Ecosystem Services in Montane Tropical Forest of Rwanda: Forest Carbon Assessment and REDD++ Preparedness.
12. Dr. Nicole Wengerd (Antioch University New England, 2018): Protected Area Planning and Management: Supporting Local Stakeholder Participation with an Asset-based, Biocultural Approach.
13. Dr. Robin Martino, (Antioch University New England, 2014): Matrix and edge effects on the maintenance of ecological function in an afromontane protected area.
14. Dr. Gabriela Shuster, (Antioch University New England, 2012): The management of feral pig socio-ecological systems in far north Queensland, Australia.
15. Dr. Susan Leopold, (Antioch University New England, Apr 2011): Dormant ethnobotany: a case study of decline in regional plant knowledge in the Bull Run Mountains of Virginia.
16. Dr.  Meagan Jones, (Antioch University New England, Apr 2011): Female humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) reproductive class & male-female interactions during breeding season.
17. Dr. Tharcisse Ukizintambara, (Antioch University New England, Apr 2010): Forest edge effects on the behavioral ecology of the L’Hoest’s monkey in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda.
18. Dr. Nicole Gross-Camp, (Antioch University New England, April 2009): Dispersion of large-seeded tree species by two forest primates: primate seed handling, microhabitat variability, and post-dispersal seed fate.
19. Dr. MaryJeanne Raleigh, (Antioch University New England, July 2009): Childhood nature contact and its effect on adult coping skills.
20. Dr. Leon Malan, (Antioch University New England, July 2008): Beyond the debate: exploring the underlying values and assumptions of biodiversity conservation in protected areas.
21. Dr. Brian Keel, (Antioch University New England, July 2007): Assisted migration as a conservation strategy for rapid climate change: Investigating extended photoperiod and mycobiant distributions for Habenaria repens nutall as a case study.
22. Dr. Bruce Rinker, (Antioch University New England, 2004): The effects of canopy herbivory on soil microarthropods in a tropical rainforest .
23. Dr. Alison Ormsby, (Antioch University New England, 2003): Perceptions on the park periphery: resident, staff and natural resource relationships at Masoala Natl Park, Madagascar.

Doctoral Advisees current (University of MA, Boston, USA):

Evan Craig – Small mammal diversity and distribution in Ethiopia

Doctoral Advisees current (Antioch University New England, USA):

Mary Jo Austin – Exploring the relationship between traditional practices, wildlife values, and ape presence near rural communities in eastern Democratic republic of Congo

Doctoral Advisees current (University of Rwanda):

Alphonse Nzazora – Developing a diatom index for freshwater ecosystem health Franklin Bulonvu – Agroforestry and native tree species in DRC, Burundi and Rwanda

Master’s Student Advisees completed (Conservation Biology at Antioch University New England):

Master’s student Advisees completed (Biodiversity Conservation at University of Rwanda):

Master’s Student Advisees current (University of Rwanda):

Venant Nzibaza    
Jackson Lutagira

Committee member for PhD student:

1. Evariste Rutebuka, PhD candidate, University of Melbourne, Australia, current
2. Amanda Johnston, PhD candidate, Columbia University, USA, current
3. Jean Aime Ruticumugambi, PhD candidate, Ghent University, Belgium, current
4. Fidele Ruzikandekwe, PhD candidate, Amsterdam Vrije University, The Netherlands, current
5. Marie Cristina Gallegos, PhD candidate, Wageningen University, The Netherlands, current
6. Natasha Coutts, PhD candidate, Western Australia University, Australia, current
7. Dr. Samantha Green, Western Australia University, 2019
8. Dr. Alexandra Miller, Western Australia University, 2019
9. Dr. Tammy Cloutier, Antioch University New England, 2020
10. Dr. Jaya Matthews, Western Australia University, 2019
11. Dr. Kayla Cranston, Antioch University New England, 2016
12. Dr. Erin Rodger, Antioch University New England, 2014
13. Dr Melissa Laser, Antioch University New England, 2017
14. Dr. Brian Hagenbuch, Antioch University New England, 2006
15. Dr. LeeAnn Woolery, Antioch University New England, 2006
16. Dr. Amber Pairis, Antioch University New England, 2005
17. Dr. Jen Wilhoit, Antioch University New England, 2005
18. Dr. Elin Torell, Antioch University New England, 2003
19. Dr. Dave Wiley, Antioch University New England, 2001

External Committee member or supervisor for other MSc students:

1. Johvanie Mukankubana, MSc, Africa Center of Excellence for Climate Smart Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation, Haramaya University, Ethiopia, 2021
2. Ambrosine Clark, MSc, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, 2017
3. Kira Mitchell, MSc, Yale University, USA, 2017
4. Julie Krajewski, MSc, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, 2007

Committee member external reviewer for the following students who have graduated:

1. Dr. Sainge, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), South Africa, 2017
2. Dr. Asmita Sengupta, National Inst of Advanced Studies, Bangalore, India, 2015
3. Dr. Aeron Lee Jacob, McGill University, Canada, 2014
4. Dr. Callixte Gatali, University of Gothenberg, Sweden, 2013
5. Dr. Aisha Nyiramana, Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France, 2012
6. Dr. Donat Nsabimana, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, 2009
7. Dr. Barbara Martinez, University of Minnesota, USA, 2009