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Aseaku Frederick

Foto-Dschang,West, Cameroon

Summary

Highly skilled Forestry Engineer and Biochemist with extensive experience in forest and ecosystem management, GIS and remote sensing software (ArcGIS 10.5, RStudio 4.2.1, SPSS 25, CANOCO 5, Gephi 0.9.2, Sentinel – 2A, USGS Earth explorer, NASA Earth data), and forest inventory and mapping techniques. Possesses advanced analytical skills, critical reasoning, and proven leadership abilities. Skilled in the application of legislative frameworks, scientific methodologies, and technology in forestry and environmental management. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Forestry and Agroforestry Ecosystems Management at the University of Dschang, with an MSc in the same field and a strong educational background in Biochemistry. Experienced as an assistant lecturer, training students in forestry software, cartography, and management at both the University of Dschang and the University of Bertoua. Possesses significant field experience in environmental projects, including setting up permanent study plots, wildlife inventory and data collection, GPS and Cybertracker operations, and ecological data analysis. Proficient in designing survey plans, producing spatial distribution maps, and generating comprehensive reports for sustainable forest and wildlife

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Wildlife Inventory Team Member

Program for the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (PSMNR-SW)
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Conducted camera trap monitoring and acoustic unit data collection to assess wildlife presence
  • Analyzed and documented wildlife and anthropogenic activity data using GPS and cyber tracker technology

Instructor in Microsoft and GIS Applications in Forestry

Environmental Geomatics Laboratory
01.2022 - 02.2022
  • Company Overview: University of Dschang
  • Trained forestry engineers on GPS data collection and mapping for agroforestry projects
  • Led courses on data analysis and cartography for forest management planning and wildlife surveys
  • University of Dschang

Wildlife Assistant Expert

Foret et Developpement Rural (FODER-Adamoua)
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Operated GPS and CyberTracker tools to map and catalog wildlife species
  • Assisted in report preparation detailing wildlife inventory results

Permanent Research Plot Installer

PROJET C2DPSFE2
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Measured tree diameters and recorded phenological parameters, created herbariums, and performed GIS-based mapping of research plots
  • Assisted in the ecological assessment and data collection for sustainable forest management

Wildlife Data Analyst

TNS/WWF in Collaboration with MINFOF
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Identified mammal species, recorded observations, and contributed to ecological impact reports

Forest Harvesting Team Member

Société La Cotiere Forestière
01.2019 - 03.2019
  • Measured and documented timber volumes completed logging documentation, and organized fieldwork logs

Monographic Survey Researcher

University of Dschang
01.2018 - 03.2018
  • Conducted field surveys of rural actors, including village chiefs, farmers, and fishermen, for socioeconomic studies
  • Compiled and analyzed data for final study reports on land and forest resource utilization

Education

PhD - Forestry and Agroforestry Ecosystems Management

University of Dschang
01.2023

MSc - Forestry and Agroforestry Ecosystems Management

University of Dschang
01.2022

Engineer - Water, Forests, and Wildlife Management

University of Dschang
01.2021

Assistant Engineer - Water, Forest, and Wildlife Management

University of Dschang
01.2019

Bachelor's degree - Biochemistry (Pharmacology Option)

University of Dschang
01.2016

Advanced Level GCE -

CCAS Kumba
01.2010

Skills

  • GIS and Spatial Analysis
  • Statistical Analysis and Data Modeling
  • Environmental Legislation and Policy Knowledge
  • Project Management and Team Leadership
  • Wildlife Inventory and Conservation Planning
  • Survey and Forest Inventory Methodologies
  • Reporting and Documentation for Environmental Assessments
  • Critical thinking development
  • Continuing education
  • Technology integration

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Wildlife Inventory Team Member

Program for the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (PSMNR-SW)
01.2022 - 07.2022

Instructor in Microsoft and GIS Applications in Forestry

Environmental Geomatics Laboratory
01.2022 - 02.2022

Wildlife Assistant Expert

Foret et Developpement Rural (FODER-Adamoua)
01.2021 - 04.2021

Permanent Research Plot Installer

PROJET C2DPSFE2
01.2020 - 05.2020

Wildlife Data Analyst

TNS/WWF in Collaboration with MINFOF
01.2020 - 03.2020

Forest Harvesting Team Member

Société La Cotiere Forestière
01.2019 - 03.2019

Monographic Survey Researcher

University of Dschang
01.2018 - 03.2018

PhD - Forestry and Agroforestry Ecosystems Management

University of Dschang

MSc - Forestry and Agroforestry Ecosystems Management

University of Dschang

Engineer - Water, Forests, and Wildlife Management

University of Dschang

Assistant Engineer - Water, Forest, and Wildlife Management

University of Dschang

Bachelor's degree - Biochemistry (Pharmacology Option)

University of Dschang

Advanced Level GCE -

CCAS Kumba
Aseaku Frederick