I emmanuel Mmassy, PhD in biology i have the following Academic qualification 2015-2017 Norwegian University of Science and Technology PhD in Conservation Biology Philosophiae Doctor 2003-2005 International University of Andalusia-SPAIN MSc. (CITES), Conservation and management of wildlife species Notable MSc. 1997-2000 University of Dar es Salaam BSc. General 2nd class Hons BSc. 1990-1992 Tabora Beekeeping Training Institute Diploma 1st Class Diploma I conducted the following research projects 1. Assessment of environmental pollutant roosting birds in Moshi Municipality in Kilimanjaro region. Assessment report submitted to Kilimanjaro Regional Executive Director (RED) April 2022. 2. Beekeeping in Tanzania: Enhancing hive occupancy and production of honeybee products for improved livelihoods in selected beekeeping potential areas. Funded by Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI), 2021-2023. 3. Assessment of factors hindering management of the Kihansi spray toad population in the wild. Funded by Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI), 2021-2023 4. Api-tourism for sustainable wildlife conservation in the southern circuit, TANZANIA. REGROW funded project 2020 5. Population size, movements, and ecology of vultures in protected areas of Tanzania. A case study of Serengeti Ecosystem’. EU Horizon 2020 African BioServices project (Grant Agreement 641 918 6. Ecology and conservation challenges of the Kori bustard in Serengeti National Park. This project was supported by EU Horizon 2020 African BioServices project (Grant Agreement 641 918), the Intergovernmental Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) grant from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Norwegian Environment Agency to the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), the kori bustard Species Survival Plan (SSP) and Jacksonville Zoo in the USA. 2013-2017 7. Sustainability of Live Bird Trade in Tanzania. Project for the Master of Science degree. Sponsored by TAWIRI and the International University of Andalusia –Spain in 2003-2005. 8. Initial assessment on sustainability of the live bird trade in Tanzania: Vulnerable species. Sponsored by the Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania 2002. 9. Species composition and abundance along the Dar-es Salaam Harbour and Kunduchi waters. A Special Project Research Submitted for Partial Fulfilment of BSc. at the University of Dar es Salaam 2000. Sponsored by the University of Dar es salaam 1999-2000. B. Publications 1. Emmanuel Mmassy, Ntiniwa Kipemba, Nicephor Lesio, Wilfred Marealle Julius Keyyu1 John Bukombe, Eblate Ernest Mjingo and Angela Mwakatobe. Apitourism potential of Southern Tanzania: A case study of villages around Ruaha and Udzungwa National Parks. In: TAWIRI proceedings of annual scientific conferences, 6-8. December 2023. 2. Elena Remella Levis, Emmanuel Mmassy, Gianni Pavan, Mario Posillico and Federico Romani (2023). Detectability of the secretarybird (Sagittarius serpentarius) in Serengeti National Park before the breeding season: a preliminary assessment. 21st Italian Ornithological Congress, September 5-9, 2023, Varese, University of Insubria. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.21019.64805. 3. Mmassy, E. C., P. S. Ranke, N. P. Lesio, C. R. Jackson, R. May, and E. Røskaft. (2022). Diurnal and nocturnal movements of Kori Bustards in the Serengeti ecosystem. Journal of Field Ornithology 93(4):9. [online] URL: https://doi.org/10.5751/JFO-00188-930409 4. Nicephor Lesio and Emmanuel Mmassy (2022). Morphological Variation and Distribution of Honeybees Apis Mellifera (L) Across Altitudinal Gradient in Selected Areas of Tanzania. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare www.iiste.org ISSN 2224-3208 (Paper) ISSN 2225-093X (Online) Vol.12, No.12, 2022. 5. Okick, R. E., Lesio, N.P., Marealle, W.N., Mmassy, E. C., Oola, K.D., Kipemba, N.J., Kessy, D. and Massawe, G (2021). Status of honey consumption demand in Arusha City, Tanzania: The case of honey sales by Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI) TAWIRI Proceedings 6-8 December 2021. 6. Nicephor Lesio, Bwenda Nyundo, Masoud Muruke and Emmanuel Mmassy (2021). Indigenous knowledge of beekeepers on morphology and behaviour variations of honeybees in Tanzania. TAWIRI Proceedings 6-8 December 2021. 7. Emmanuel Clamsen Mmassy, Roel May, Craig Jackson, Oddmund Kleven, Torgeir Nygård, Kjetil Bevanger & Eivin Røskaft (2019). Resource utilization by the Kori bustard in the Serengeti ecosystem. PLoS ONE 14(9): e0221035. https:// doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0221035 8. Emmanuel Clamsen Mmassy (2018). Population status and trend of lesser flamingos at Lakes Natron and Manyara, Tanzania. IUCN Journal. http://www.flamingo-sg.org/journal/flamingo-2018/. 9. Emmanuel Clamsen Mmassy, Robert Fyumagwa, Kjetil Bevanger & Eivin Røskaft (2018). Breeding ecology of Kori Bustard Ardeotis kori strunthiunculus in the Serengeti National Park, Ostrich, DOI:10.2989/00306525.2017.1404502 10. Emmanuel Clamsen Mmassy (2017). Ecology and Conservation Challenges of the Kori bustard n the Serengeti National Park. ISBN 978-82-326-2548-2 (printed ver.) ISBN 978-82-326-2549-9 (electronic ver.) ISSN 1503-8181 11. Ally K Nkwabi, Steven Liseki, John K Bukombe, Hamza Kija, Emmanuel Mmassy, Robert M Otsyina, Joel F Monjare, Asukile R Kajuni and Machoke Mwita (2017). Species richness and composition of butterfly with reference to anthropogenic activities in the wildlife management areas, Southern Tanzania. International Journal of Fauna and Biological Studies 2017; 4(1): 34-40. ISSN 2347-2677. www.faunajournal.com 12. Emmanuel Clamsen Mmassy, Fyumagwa, Robert D.; Jackson, Craig Ryan; Bevanger, Kjetil Modolv; Røskaft, Eivin. (2017). Kori bustard (Ardeotis kori struthiunculus) occurrence in the Serengeti grass plains, northern Tanzania. African Journal of Ecology 2017; Volume 55.(3) s. 298-304. DOI: 10.1111/aje.12351 13. Emmanuel Clamsen Mmassy and Eivin Rǿskaft (2014). Factors affecting local ecological knowledge and perceived threats to the kori bustard (Ardeotis kori struthiunculus) in the Serengeti Ecosystem, Northern Tanzania. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation. DOI: 10.5897/IJBC2014.0719. 14. Robert D. Fyumagwa, Grayson Mwakalebe, Machoke Mwita & Emmanuel Clamsen Mmassy (2014). Lake Basotu and Lake Tlawi are essential wetlands for waterbirds. South African Journal of Wildlife Research 44(1): 84–89. https://doi.org/10.3957/056.044.0104 15. Emmanuel Clamsen Mmassy & Eivin Røskaft (2013): Knowledge of birds of conservation interest among the people living close to protected areas in Serengeti, Northern Tanzania, International Journal of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystem Services & Management. DOI:10.1080/21513732.2013.788566. 16. Emmanuel Clamsen Mmassy, Maliti, H., and Fyumagwa, R. (2011). Current population status, trend and distribution of Lesser Flamingo Phoeniconaias minor at Lake Natron, Tanzania. In Lee, R., Arengo, F., & Bechet, A. (eds.). Flamingo, Bulletin of IUCN-SSC/Wetlands International Flamingo Specialist Group, No. 18; pp 54-57. ISSN 1680-1857. Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Slimbridge, UK. 17. Emmanuel Clamsen Mmassy, Mlingwa, C. O. F. and Childress, B. (2008). Size and trend of the official Tanzanian export trade in wild Lesser Flamingos (Phoeniconaias minor). In: Childress, B., Arengo, F. and Bechet, A. (eds.). Flamingo, Bulletin of the IUCN-SSC/Wetlands International Flamingo Specialist Group, No. 16; pp 54-57. ISSN 1680-1857. Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Slimbridge, UK. 18. Emmanuel Clamsen Mmassy, Mlingwa, C. O. F (2007). Trade in wild caught Lesser Flamingo Pp 535-540. In: TAWIRI proceedings of annual scientific conferences, 3-6, December 2007. 19. Emmanuel Clamsen Mmassy, Mlingwa, C. O. F (2005). Live Bird Trade in Tanzania: Harvests and Exports pp 166-170. In: TAWIRI proceedings of annual scientific conferences, 3-5, December 2005. 20. Mumbi, C.T., Clamsen, T.P.M., Liseki, S., 2003. Report on surveys of stingless bees of Tanzania, Njiro Wildlife Research Centre, Arusha, Tanzania. C. Workshops Papers presentations D. Attended Vulture Conservation Workshop: Lead poisoning in vultures. Presentation on conservation and management plan for vultures in Tanzania was made. The Workshop is held on 17th and 18th April 2024 (Corridor Springs Hotel, Arusha, Tanzania. 1. Attended workshop on the Lesser Flamingo held at Pamba House Dar es Salaam. 29, August 2006, Organized by WCST. Paper presented, Trade in wild caught birds with focus on Lesser Flamingo. 2. Attended the 1st National workshop on indigenous knowledge strategy and action plan held in Bagamoyo Tanzania. June 2001. A paper was presented, Experience of Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute on indigenous knowledge. 3. 3rd International workshop on commercial insects’ utilization held in ICIPE Nairobi Kenya 9-10 December 2000. Paper presented, Status of beekeeping in Tanzania. E. Action plan preparation workshops 1. Stakeholders workshop for the Conservation and Management Plan for Vultures in Tanzania Held at St Gasper mission hall in Dodoma April and august, 2023 2. Stakeholders workshop for the preparation of a conservation Action Plan (CAP) for Tanzania Giraffe held at East Africa hotel, 2018. 3. African Eurasia Water-Bird Agreement (AEWA)/CMS. Preparation of Lesser Flamingo Action Planning for Tanzania held at Blue Peal Dar Es Salaam Tanzania. Workshop organized by Wildlife Division May 2009. 4. Stakeholders workshop for the preparation of a conservation Action Plan (CAP) for the Masito-Ugalla Ecosystem. 15-17 October 2008. 5. African Eurasia Water-Bird Agreement (AEWA)/CMS AEWA/CMS Preparation of International Lesser Flamingo Action Planning held at ICIPE Nairobi-Kenya, 25-29th September 2006 6. Preparation of Conservation of Lesser Flamingo held at Pamba House Dar es Salaam. 29, August 2006. Paper presented, Trade in wild caught birds with focus on Lesser Flamingo. Organised by Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania (WCST) F. Consultation workshops 1. Status of Endangered Mammals of Tanzania. Organized by National Environment Management Council of Tanzania (NEMC) , held at Belinda Hotel Dar es salaam 2008. 2. Stakeholder’s workshop on proposed Environmental Impact and Social Assessment (EISA) for Soda ash extraction at Lake Natron. A workshop conducted by NEMC at Luther House Azania Front Dar es salaam, November 2007. 3. Stakeholders’ consultation for the proposed soda ash facility at Lake Natron organized by Norconsult Tanzania Ltd at the Dar es Salaam International Conference Centre on 12/7/2007. 4. Attended Proposal writing workshop organized by Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute held at 77 Hotel in Arusha April 2005. G. Short courses 1. Building regulatory capacity of designated environmental inspectors. Conducted by National Environment Management Council-Northern Zone, February in February 2018 at TAWIRI HQ. Awarded Environmental Inspector Id no. VPO/EI/188. 2. Strategic Planning. Conducted by Endoconsult company limited. Held in Arusha December 2012 3. System for procurement of common use items and services conducted by GPSA in Dodoma November 2012. 4. Regional training on wildlife capture and sampling techniques for disease surveillance in Nakuru, Kenya from 19-24 July 2010. Training was sponsored by Program to Support Integrated National Action Plans for Avian and Human Influenza (SPINAP-AHI). 5. Lakes of the Rift Valley; Lesser Flamingo monitoring training conducted at Lake Manyara and Momella Arusha Tanzania April 2008. Certificate a warded. Course conducted by Earth watch. 6. Lakes of the Rift Valley: Lesser Flamingo monitoring training conducted at Lake Bogoria Kenya Nov-Dec 2006. Certificate was awarded. Course conducted by Earth watch. 7. Flamingo counting techniques in the Kenyan Rift Valley Lakes December. 2006. Organized by Earth watch 8. African-Eurasian Migratory Water Bird Agreement (AEWA) - East African water bird ringing conducted in A Rocha Centre for bird’s observatory - Malindi Kenya September 2004. Awarded Certificate of attendance. 9. Conservation of species in trade (The International Framework). A special course for the IV Master of Science degree in Management and conservation of species in trade conducted by the International University of Andalusia – Spain from April to July 2003. Certificate was awarded. 10. Environmental Impact Assessment conducted in Serengeti Wildlife Research Centre in April 2002; a certificate was awarded. G. Unpublished reports 1. Clamsen, E.M. T., Marealle, W.N & Mwakatobe, A. (2006). Marketing of honey in Tanzania. (Ed. Ngaga, Y). Management of Natural Resources Programme (MNRP)/ Beekeeping Development Project Research Report. 2. Clamsen, T. E.M. (2005) Sustainability of Live Bird Trade in Tanzania. MSc. (CITES) Thesis submitted to the International University of Andalusia. June 2005. 3. Initial assessment on sustainability of the live bird trade in Tanzania: Vulnerable species. Report submitted in the Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania 2002. 4. Species composition and abundance along the Dar-es Salaam Harbour and Kunduchi waters. A Special Project Research Submitted for Partial Fulfilment of BSc. at the University of Dar es Salaam 2000. 5. Attended two and a half months fieldwork at Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute on the age, sex maturity, length weight relationship of Nile perch in Lake Victoria. June to September 1999. Report submitted at the zoology Dept University of Dar es Salaam. 6. Attended two and a half months fieldwork at the Institute of Marine Science in Zanzibar on length weight relationship and abundance of juvenile fish along the Zanzibar harbour. June to September 1998. Report submitted at the zoology Dept University of Dar es Salaam. 7. Liana, A. H., Liseki S. D, Lesio. N. P., Mmassy, E. C. and Kitaule, J. J: (1996). Evaluation of Beekeeping Projects Executed by Arusha Beekeepers Association (ABA) in Arusha, Arumeru and Simanjiro Districts of Arusha Region, Tanzania. A Report Submitted to Danish Beekeepers Association (DBF), Copenhagen, Denmark H. Editorial work 1. Proceedings of the eleventh TAWIRI Scientific Conference, 6th – 8th December 2017, arusha international conference Centre, Tanzania. 2. In 2014/2015 I was appointed by the editor of international journal of biodiversity and conservation to review a paper on “Attitudes and perception of the local people towards benefits and conflicts they get from conservation of the Bale mountains National Park and mountain nyala (Tragelaphus buxtoni ) - Ethiopia” I. Newsletters 1. Emmanuel Mmassy and Eivin Roskaft (2015). Breeding ecology of Kori Bustard in the Serengeti National Park. Gompu. The Kori Bustard SSP Newsletter December 2015, Volume 1 4. 2. Emmanuel Mmassy (2014). Ecology of Kori Bustard (Ardeotis kori struthiuculus) in northern Tanzania: A case study of Serengeti ecosystem. The Gompu. The Kori Bustard SSP Newsletter December 2014, Volume 1 2. Promotions 1. Principal Research Officer II with effect from September 2022. 2. Senior Research Officer I with effect from May 2019. 3. Senior Research Officer II with effect from January 2012. 4. Research officer (recategorization from research scientist) July 2007 to 2011. 5. Research scientist (recategorization from Beekeeping Research Officer to Research scientist) from 2002 to 2007. 6. Beekeeping Research officer 1992-2002. J. WORKING EXPERIENCE AND EXTRA CURRICULUM a) Managerial Position appointed and held in TAWIRI 1. Ag. Director Mahale-Gombe Wildlife Research Centre from June 2008 to 2012 2. Ag. Director Mahale-Gombe Wildlife Research Centre from March 2007 to January 2008 b) Other extra curriculum/appointed 1. External Examiner in Olmotony Forestry Training Institute from 2006 to 2008. 2. Environmental Inspector Id no. VPO/EI/188 from March 2018. 3. Preparation of Curriculum for Basic Beekeeping training -Tabora beekeeping Training Institute. Vocation Education and Training Authority VETA Headquarters, Dar es Salaam February 2020. 4. TAWIRI Secretariat Member of the Joint Management Research Committee (JMRC) Meeting from 2019 to date.