ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• MSc. in Biometry, 2015, University of Nairobi, Nairobi – Kenya
• BSc. in Forestry, 2006, The Copperbelt University, Kitwe – Zambia

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Mr. Yambayamba joined The Copperbelt University as a Staff Development Fellow (SDF) in September 2013 and was appointed Lecturer, after successful completion of his MSc studies, in July 2015. Prior to joining The Copperbelt University, he was an Agricultural Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, in Masaiti District, from 2008 to 2013. He served as Agricultural Officer, acting Senior Agricultural Officer for three years and acting District Agricultural Coordinator for a year and half during his six years in the Civil Service. Mr. Yambayamba is involved in the core activities of the University – teaching, research and service. He teaches Biometry and Research Methods at undergraduate level and Introduction to Statistics at postgraduate level. His research focuses on application of statistics in natural resources assessment, utilisation and management. Currently, Mr. Yambayamba is also the Assistant Dean for the School of Natural Resources.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Tree allometry and forest growth modelling
• Modelling forest ecosystem biomass and carbon sequestration
• Methods for quantifying deforestation and forest degradation and their drivers
• Forest inventory in natural and plantation forests
• Global change impacts on forest ecosystem

PUBLICATIONS

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