Paul MUKUNGILWA NDAKALA

Researcher specializing in freshwater ecosystems, with solid experience at CRSN/Lwiro, focused on limnology and ichthyology in the Kivu region (DRC). Experienced in conducting field missions to monitor physical, chemical, and biological parameters of inland waters, as well as in studying the biology and ecology of freshwater fish. Proficient in biological database management, geographic information systems (GIS), and scientific writing. Experience in fish acclimatization trials in the laboratory and in the field, in controlled environments, and in aquaculture ponds. Strong commitment to community outreach, based on clear communication, and supported by data.

• Land Use Planning and Scenario Analysis, Gisenyi, Rwanda, 2016
• REDD+ and Community Forestry, Goma, DRC, 2017
• Scientific Summer School, Kitabi, Rwanda, 2022

MS (Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

• French, fluent
• Swahili, intermediate
• English, basic

• Ndakala M.P, Bisimwa M.A, Masilya M.P et Ngera M.F, Étude de la macrofaune aquatique de la rivière Kalengo, Sud Kivu, RDC., IJISR, Vol.13 N2, pp. 388–397, 2015
• Ndakala M.P, Ngera M.F, Bandibabone B.J et Masilya M.P, Test sur la consommation des larves des moustiques par l’espèce Barbus pellegrini au CRSN/Lwiro, Sud Kivu, Est de la RDCongo., IJISR, Vol.13 N2, pp. 380–387, 2015
• Kaleme K.P. et al., incl. Ndakala P., État des lieux de la biodiversité dans la RD Congo : Province du Sud Kivu., 1st Int. Conf. on Biodiversity in the Congo Basin, Kisangani, pp. 338–380, 2014
• Bisimwa M. et Ndakala M., Étude préliminaire des macrofaunes aquatiques de quelques cours d’eau de la forêt d’Irangi–Bushema (RDC)., Revue Scientifique Naturelle, Vol. 4. N1, pp. 53–71, 2015
• Bahati W.J.M et al., incl. Ndakala M.P, Assemblage des algues épibenthiques des cours d’eau du Parc National de Kahuzi-Biega (Est de la RD Congo)., IJISR, Vol. 15. N2, pp. 432–442, 2015
• Maetens H., Ndakala P., et al., An ichthyological borderland: the fish fauna of Nyungwe National Park and surroundings (Rwanda, East Africa)., Submitted, JFB-MS-25-0200R1

• Prof. Dieudonné Cikwanine, Université Officielle de Bukavu & CRSN/Lwiro, cikwadieudonne@gmail.com
• Prof. Pascal Masilya, Institut Supérieur Pédagogique de Bukavu & CRSN/Lwiro, pascalmasilya@gmail.com
• Prof. Maarten Van Steenberge, Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences | KU Leuven & Hasselt University, maarten.vansteenberge@kuleuven.be, /mvansteenberge@naturalsciences.be