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Staff

The Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology, along with the programme, is managed by a diverse and dynamic team that comprise of academic staff as well as industry-funded research associates. Our strength lies in our passion for our individual research themes, and commitment to the quality training of young professionals.

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Prof Francois Roets
Chair of Department
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Prof Karen Esler
Distinguished Professor and VD Research
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Prof Pia Addison
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Prof Alison Leslie
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Prof Sonja Matthee
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Prof James Pryke
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Prof. John Terblanche
Dr Norma Stokwe
Dr Norma Stokwe
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Dr Casper Crous
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Mrs Monean Jacobs
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Mr Riaan Keown
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Mrs Marlene Isaacks

One of the strengths of the Department and an aspect that distinguishes us from other environmental programmes at Stellenbosch University and other universities is our strong and active linkage with industry partners. Several of our seconded staff members and research associates are funded by private companies. The benefit of these relationships is that we receive industry-funded research projects and postgraduate bursaries. More importantly, these relationships often lead to job opportunities for our graduates.

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Dr Rene Gaigher
Mondi Ecological Networks Programme
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Dr Davina Saccaggi
Citrus Research International
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Dr Minette Karsten
HORTGRO Science
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Dr Shelley Johnson
HORTGRO Science
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Dr Marlize de Villiers
HORTGRO Science
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Dr. Renate Smit
HORTGRO Science
Nanike Esterhuizen
Dr Nanike Esterhuizen
HORTGRO Science
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Dr Gulu Bekker
Private
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Mr Mathew Addison
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Dr. Alanna Rebelo
Agricultural Research Council
Dr. Vernon Steyn
Insect Science
Dr. Aruna Manrakhan
Citrus Research International
Dr. Christie Craig
Endangered Wildlife Trust/International Crane Found
Dr. Colleen Seymour
South African Biodiversity Institute
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Prof Ruan Veldman
South African Biodiversity Institute
Dr Mlungele Mlungisi Nsikani
South African Biodiversity Institute
Prof. Des Conlong
South African Sugarcane Research Institute
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Dr. Jannke Aylward
University of Pretoria
Dr. Trudy Paap
University of Pretoria
Dr. Rinus Knoetze
ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij
Dr. Ruth Kansky
VolkswagenStiftung senior research fellow
Dr. Wiseman Ndlovu
African Wildlife Economy Institute