Silindile Gumede
Also known as: Thobeka
South African Association for Marine Biological Research, WILDTRUST, Durban University of Technology
0000-0001-7879-4312
About
Dr Thobeka Gumede is a Scientist at the Oceanographic Research Institute (ORI) and an ecologist with a PhD in Ecology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). Her research interests include species and habitat conservation, coastal ecosystem ecology, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, ecosystem services, natural capital, Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA), climate resilience and spatial environmental research. Her work integrates ecological field research, GIS and spatial analysis to support conservation planning, environmental management and decision-making. She has experience in academic research, university teaching, postgraduate mentorship, scientific communication and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Employment
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South African Association for Marine Biological Research Scientist2026 - Present
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WILDTRUST Coastal Biodiversity Scientits2024 - 2026
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Durban University of Technology Post-doctoral Researcher2023 - 2024
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University of KwaZulu-Natal Post-doctoral Researcher2021 - 2022
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University of KwaZulu-Natal - Westville Campus Publication administration Intern2020 - 2020
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University of KwaZulu-Natal - Pietermaritzburg Campus Juniour lecturer2019 - 2019
Education
Education history is unavailable.
Projects & Funding
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Publications (8)
- Multifaceted diversity-area relationships in avian assemblages: insights from naturally fragmented Southern Mistbelt Forests Save
- Occurrence and persistence of Blacksmith Lapwings Vanellus armatus and Crowned Lapwings V. coronatus and their reproductive success in an urban mosaic landscape Save
- Influence of microhabitat structure on large‐ and medium‐sized mammals in South African forests Save
- Using a multifaceted approach to reveal avian community responses to natural and anthropogenic effects in a fragmented Southern Mistbelt Forest system, South Africa Save
- Mammalian assemblages in Southern Mistbelt Forests of the northern Eastern Cape, and southern KwaZulu-Natal Provinces, South Africa, and their response to bordering land-use Save
- Occupancy of two forest specialist birds in the Southern Mistbelt Forests of KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape, South Africa Save
- Preliminary observations suggest Common Myna prefer lipid over protein and carbohydrate foods in a pairwise choice experiment Save
- Sugar preference of invasive Common Mynas (Sturnus tristis) Save