Benson Turyasingura
Institute of Policy Analysis and Research - Rwanda, Kabale University
Research areas: Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Agronomy and Crop Science · Climate change impacts on agriculture · Agricultural Innovations and Practices · Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
About
Current Address:
1. Kabale University: Plot 364 Block 3 Kikungiri Hill, Kabale Municipality, P.O Box 317, Kabale, Uganda.
2. Institute of Policy Analysis and Research of Rwanda (IPAR-RWANDA), Street KG 627 St Building 4, Kimihurura, Kigali – RWANDA. Mobile: +25079568332/ +256784580916
E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]
Date of Birth: 06/16/1992 Nationality: Ugandan
Place of Birth: Kayonza Sub-county, Kanungu District
Research Interests: Ecological restoration, Soil Science, GIS and Remote Sensing, biodiversity conservation, food systems, community engagement, citizen science, data analysis, Artificial Interagency, Climate change, soil GHGs, CSA.
Personal Statement/ Experience:
Currently, I am a reviewer for the American journal of environmental sciences (Science Publications), Cogent environmental science (Taylor and Francis), Cogent food & agriculture (Taylor and Francis), NJAS impact in agricultural and life sciences (Taylor and Francis), Urban water journal (Taylor and Francis), Sustainability (MDPI), Discovery Sustainability (Springer Nature), Discovery Agriculture (Springer), Discovery Environment (Springer Nature), Journal of Environment and Development (Sage publisher Nature), and Discover Applied Sciences (Springer Nature).
I hold a PhD (in view) of Kabale University, Uganda in Environmental Science (Biodiversity & Ecosystems Mgt). I also have a Bachelor’ degree in Environmental Science, and a Master’s degree in Climate-Smart Agriculture and possess over 7 years of research, teaching and community engagement experience in agriculture and food systems, & environmental science. I have been in Grant research writing for several years and I have worn over 5 grants. In the recent University rankings, I was among the top 10 Scientists in Kabale University – Uganda,Link:https://www.adscientificindex.com/scientist/turyasingura-benson/5838506
I have excellent written and spoken English communication skills with proven excellence in written and oral presentations. I also have experience working in developing countries with effective interactions in a multicultural environment with other researchers, as well as with policy makers, donors, and civil society. Finally, I have advanced knowledge in the areas of R, Python, Survey CTO and artificial intelligence (AI) applications in research and policy communication.
Employment
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Institute of Policy Analysis and Research - Rwanda Research Fellow2024 - Present
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Kabale University Assistant Lecturer2018 - Present
Education
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Projects & Funding
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Publications (54)
- Monitoring seasonal and long-term forest canopy dynamics using Sentinel-2 imagery and Random Forest on the Google Earth Engine platform Save
- Integrating MaxEnt and MaxNet for climate-resilient habitat restoration: Predicting the ecological niche of Eucalyptus tereticornis in semi-arid landscapes Save
- Heatwaves, Human Thermal Stress and Socioeconomic Vulnerability: A District‐Level Heat‐Risk Assessment of Bundelkhand, India Save
- The impact of financial inclusion on economic growth in Uganda from 1986 to 2022 Save
- Hydrological Modeling and Its Limitations for Sustainable Land and Water Resource Management Save
- The Hidden World Beneath Our Feet: Unraveling the Role of Soil Pores in the Complex Mechanisms of Soil Carbon Sequestration Save
- Traveling Wave Analysis for the Fractional ZK‐MEW Equation via Exp‐Function Method Save
- Drought and Human Health: A Global Scoping Review of Mortality, Morbidity, and Policy Directions Save
- Application of geographic information system in ecotourism: a global bibliometric analysis Save
- Transforming Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa: Overcoming 21st-Century Challenges with Practical Remedies Save
- Current status and integrated restoration approaches in Haramaya Lake Watershed development Save
- Wildlife–Vehicle Collisions in South-Central Uganda: Implications for Biodiversity Conservation Save
- The Rise of Transformers – Redefining the Landscape of Artificial Intelligence Save
- Economic Performance Classification in Iraq (2000–2023): A Statistical Analysis Using Machine Learning with Support Vector Machines and Random Forest Save
- Adoption of AI and Livestock management strategies for sustainable food security in the face of climate change in sub-Saharan Africa Save
- Hybrid Model Approaches for Accurate Time Series Predicting of COVID-19 Cases Save
- Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Environment and Societal Trends: Challenges and Opportunities Save
- Differential Responses of Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) Phenology and Density to a Changing Environment: A Study from Western Carpathians Save
- IoT Revolutionizes Humidity Measurement and Management in Smart Cities to Enhance Health and Wellness Save
- Long Short-term Memory Model for Temperature Forecasting in Khartoum, Sudan Save