Mr. Arthur Owiny is a renowned environmentalist, researcher, and lecturer specializing in forestry ecology, biodiversity conservation, and climate change adaptation 🌳. He holds a Master’s Degree in Environment and Natural Resources from Makerere University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management 🎓. His research focuses on forest restoration, environmental impact assessment (EIA), and sustainable land management 🏞️. As a lecturer at Uganda Christian University, he mentors future conservation leaders 📚. His work with government agencies and NGOs has contributed to reforestation programs, wetland conservation, and renewable energy adoption, making him a key advocate for environmental sustainability 🏆✨.
Mr Arthur Owiny, Copperbelt University, Zambia
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SCOPUS
Education🎓
Mr. Arthur Owiny holds a Master’s Degree in Environment and Natural Resources (MSc. ENR) from Makerere University (2008-2011) 🌱, where he specialized in climate change, environmental impact assessment (EIA), remote sensing, and biodiversity conservation 📊. He also earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management from Uganda Management Institute (2017-2018), graduating with First Class honors 🏆. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Honors’ Degree in Forestry from Makerere University (2003-2007) 🌳. His expertise in natural resource management, environmental sustainability, and GIS applications has laid a strong foundation for his conservation research and policy development 🔬✨.
Skills and Expertise 🎯
Mr. Arthur Owiny possesses strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills 🏛️. As President of the Graduate Council at Makerere University, he developed exceptional public speaking and interpersonal abilities 🎤. He has managerial experience as Project Manager at UNHCR-Nakivale, overseeing 30 staff across multiple sectors 📊. His expertise includes environmental impact assessment (EIA), biodiversity conservation, and research methodology 🔬. He is proficient in data analysis (SPSS, STATA, EPI-INFO) and Microsoft Office tools 💻. Additionally, he has teaching, project planning, and driving skills, demonstrating his versatility and dedication to environmental sustainability and education 🚀✨.
Research Focus 🌱
Mr. Arthur Owiny’s research focuses on forest ecology, biodiversity conservation, and environmental sustainability 🌳. His studies on Prunus africana regeneration and tree community reassembly after logging provide critical insights into forest restoration and conservation strategies 📖. He explores tropical forest recovery, ecological footprint analysis, and sustainable land management 🏞️. His research on the ecofootprint of charcoal production assesses its environmental and economic impact in Sub-Saharan Africa 🔥. His work contributes to climate change adaptation, habitat restoration, and natural resource management, supporting global conservation efforts and sustainable livelihoods 🏆✨.
Publications 📚
Population Structure and Regeneration Status of Prunus africana (Hook.f.) Kalkm. After Selective and Clear Felling in Kibale National Park, Uganda
🖊️ Authors: Owiny, A.A., Malinga, G.M.
📖 Journal: International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation (2014) 🌱
Tree Community Reassembly After Selective and Clear-Cut Logging in an Afro-Tropical Rainforest
🖊️ Author: Owiny, A.A.
📖 Journal: Israeli Journal of Ecology and Evolution (2016) 🌳
Communities of Trees Along a Tropical Forest Restoration Gradient
🖊️ Author: Owiny, A.A.
📖 Journal: Russian Journal of Ecology (2016) 🌿
Ecofootprint of Charcoal Production and Its Economic Contribution Towards Rural Livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa
🖊️ Authors: Sumba C, Owiny A.A, Ouma K, Matakala N, Monde C, Chirwa P.W, Syampungani S
📖 Conference Paper (2020) 🔥🌍
These publications highlight Mr. Owiny’s expertise in biodiversity conservation, forest restoration, and the ecological impact of human activities 🏞️✨.