Todd Johnson
Kitwe,Copperbelt
Summary
Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Zoology, Ecology, Ecotoxicology, and Applied Entomology with over 20 years of experience. Demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities at both university and museum levels. I have taught challenging graduate-level courses at the university level, receiving excellent approval ratings. Over 65 BSc, 3 MSc and 1 PhD theses have been completed under my supervision. I am currently supervising 5 MSc and 2 PhD theses spanning biodiversity, biotechnology, agriculture, applied entomology and ecotoxicology. Published around 20 articles in peer-reviewed international journals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member
Livingstone Museum
03.2011
- 2nd Mauritianum Dragonfly Expedition to northern Zambia under the auspices of the IUCN Dragonfly Specialist Group from Germany in collaboration with the Livingstone Museum
Research Assistant
IUCN (World Conservation Union)
11.2002
- Assessment of migratory water bird sites degraded by invasive weeds, monitoring changes in Wildlife (both Fauna and Flora), and assessing the level of community awareness on the need to conserve natural resources in the Kafue Flats
Senior Lecturer
Copperbelt University
07.2023 - Current
- Post/undergraduate supervision, teaching, curriculum development, internal examiner, PhD student mentorship, research
Departmental Postgraduate Coordinator
Copperbelt University
04.2021 - Current
Acting Head of Department – Biological Sciences
Copperbelt University
09.2022 - 08.2023
Lecturer I
Copperbelt University
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Post/undergraduate supervision, teaching, curriculum development, internal examiner, research
Lecturer III
Copperbelt University
12.2012 - 04.2021
- Post/undergraduate supervision, teaching, curriculum development, internal examiner, consultancy
Lead Entomologist
Mopani Copper Mines PLC
02.2014 - 05.2014
- Assessment of terrestrial and aquatic macroinvertebrates in and around the Mopani Copper Mine Area and along the Mufulira stream in Mufulira, Zambia
Curator of Entomology
Livingstone Museum
07.2011 - 05.2013
- Natural History Department, Livingstone Museum, National Museums of Zambia; Responsible for planning and conducting of research on insects, acquisition of collections for study, education and for posterity
Assistant Curator of Entomology
Livingstone Museum
01.2003 - 06.2011
- Natural History Department, Livingstone Museum; National Museums of Zambia; Responsible for planning and conducting of research on insects, acquisition of collections for study, education and for posterity; Biodiversity assessments; Insect rearing (mostly Lepidoptera)
Visiting Scholar
California Academy of Sciences
07.2007 - 09.2007
Education
BSc - Biological Sciences (Entomology/Ecology)
University of Zambia
Lusaka01.2003
BSc (Hons) - Zoology/Entomology
Stellenbosch University
01.2008
MSc - Zoology/Entomology
Stellenbosch University
01.2010
PhD - Medical Virology/Entomology/Ecology
University of Pretoria
Pretoria01.2020
Skills
- Data analytics
- Computer literate
- Problem-solving
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Biomonitoring
- Ecotoxicology
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Strong writing ability
- Grant writing
References
- J H, Giliomee, PROF, jhg@sun.ac.za, +27 72 432 4666, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Dept of Botany & Zoology
- L.E.O., Braack, PROF, l.braack@malariconsortium.org, Malaria Consortium Asia, Bangkok, Thailand, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University
- Ramasamy, Subbaiya, PROF, rsubbaiya80@gmail.com, Copperbelt University, Kitwe, Zambia
Affiliations
- Entomological Society of Southern Africa
- Earthwatch Institute
- Tropical Biology Association
Timeline
Senior Lecturer
Copperbelt University
07.2023 - Current
Acting Head of Department – Biological Sciences
Copperbelt University
09.2022 - 08.2023
Departmental Postgraduate Coordinator
Copperbelt University
04.2021 - Current
Lecturer I
Copperbelt University
04.2021 - 07.2023
Lead Entomologist
Mopani Copper Mines PLC
02.2014 - 05.2014
Lecturer III
Copperbelt University
12.2012 - 04.2021
Curator of Entomology
Livingstone Museum
07.2011 - 05.2013
Team Member
Livingstone Museum
03.2011
Visiting Scholar
California Academy of Sciences
07.2007 - 09.2007
Assistant Curator of Entomology
Livingstone Museum
01.2003 - 06.2011
Research Assistant
IUCN (World Conservation Union)
11.2002
BSc (Hons) - Zoology/Entomology
Stellenbosch University
MSc - Zoology/Entomology
Stellenbosch University
BSc - Biological Sciences (Entomology/Ecology)
University of Zambia
PhD - Medical Virology/Entomology/Ecology
University of Pretoria
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