Vianny Ahimbisibwe | landscape restoration | Young Scientist Award

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Mr .Vianny Ahimbisibwe | landscape restoration | Young Scientist Award

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«Profile Summary

šŸŒ²I am an interdisciplinary professional dedicated to working at the intersection of practice, science, and policy, particularly focusing on forest-related issues, including Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) such as forest and farm landscape restoration. My expertise spans areas such as climate change, biodiversity, livelihood, gender, tenure, and forest and landscape restoration. With a background in European policy review and experience in Africa (Ethiopia and Uganda), I aim to break down barriers through research, technical advice, project management, and the development and testing of guidelines, safeguards, and policy frameworks.

I am passionate about contributing to the efficient and sustainable management of natural resources, governance, gender, tenure, benefit-sharing mechanisms, and scaling up restoration best practices to achieve the UN SDGs globally. Seeking a career in operational implementation, I thrive in engaging with multi-stakeholders and coordinating inter-agency efforts. As a self-motivated individual, I possess strong analytical, project management, interpersonal leadership, and coordination skills.šŸŒ

šŸŒ Professional Profiles

 

šŸ“… Selected Professional Experience šŸŒ²

Mar 2019 – Dec 2024: Scientist (Policy Advisor) Von-Thuenen Institute of Forestry, Project: FLESRA (Forest Landscape and Ecosystem Services Restoration Assessment) in Ethiopia, Major Role: Research project management, coordination, and execution, Tasks: Policy review and advice, funding proposal, resource scheduling, partner identification, stakeholder workshops, data collection, analysis, and communication. Jan 2018 – Feb 2019: Research Assistant TU-Dresden, Germany (Chair of Forest Biometrics and Systems Analysis & Chair of Tropical Forestry), Project: Wood Cluster project, Tasks: Review of farm systems research methods, tutoring MSc students, proposal and scientific writing on farm household decision-making. Nov 2013 – Jul 2015: Biometrician, Ministry of Works and Transport, Uganda, Tasks: Data capture and validation Jun 2013 – Jun 2015: Research Assistant, Makerere University, Uganda, Projects: Soya Bean for Food Security, Coffee Agroforestry Carbon, Gasification, Tasks: Data collection, analysis, statistical modeling, tutoring, and cost-benefit analysis.

šŸŽ“ Education and Training šŸŒ±

Jun 2020 – Ongoing: Ph.D. in Forest Sciences Technical University of Munich (TUM School of Life Sciences) Major Fields: Forest and Landscape Restoration (Governance, technical efficiency, environmental cost-benefit analysis). Oct 2015 – Sep 2017: Master of Science in Tropical Forestry and Management TU-Dresden, Germany Major Fields: Economics and management of forest resources, project planning, monitoring, sustainable management, biodiversity conservation, GIS, and remote sensing. Thesis: Development of an agent-based model for household decision-making on tree planting. Aug 2010 – Aug 2013: Bachelor of Science in Social and Entrepreneurial Forestry Makerere University, Uganda First Class (4.73/5) Thesis: Development of a biomass equation for estimating above-ground carbon sequestered by Arabica coffee shrubs in Agroforestry systems in Uganda

šŸŒ Other Courses and Skills šŸ› ļø

Short Courses: Global Diplomacy in the Modern World (ongoing), Lateral Leadership 2023 (Technical University of Munich), Creative Thinking 2021 (Technical University of Munich), Introduction to Ecosystem Restoration Course 2022 (UNDP and partners), Applying Ecosystem Restoration Interventions Course 2022 (UNDP and partners), Landscape Governance (Collaborating Across Sectors and Scales 2020 – Wageningen University) Skills: Language: English (Full proficiency), German (Basic), Communication: Patience, active listening, belief in dialogue among stakeholders, Managerial: Lateral leadership, creative thinking, problem-solving, flexibility, self-motivation, teamwork, Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint – Full proficiency), GIS and Remote Sensing (Intermediate), STATA (Full proficiency), R-language (Intermediate

šŸ“šTop Noted Publication

  1. Forest landscape restorationā€”What generates failure and success?
    • Published in 2023 Cited by 96

 

  1. Potential impacts of the proposed EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains on smallholders, indigenous peoples, and local communities in producer countries outside the EU
    • Published in 2022, Cited by 13

 

  1. Drivers of household decision-making on land-use transformation: An example of woodlot establishment in Masindi District, Uganda
    • Published in 2019 Cited by 12

 

  1. The evidence base on the environmental, economic and social outcomes of agroforestry is patchyā€”An evidence review map
    • Published in 2022 Cited by 4

 

  1. Understanding smallholder farmer decision making in forest land restoration using agent-based modeling
    • Published in 2021Cited by 2

 

  1. Technical efficiency drivers of farmer-led restoration strategies, and how substantial is the unrealised potential for farm output?
    • Published in Ā 2024.

 

  1. Land use and land cover change in forestry: A status quo of forest area and livelihood dependence in relation to land use policy changes
    • Published in 2017

 

  1. Gibt es gesicherte Erkenntnisse uĢˆber die Auswirkungen der Agroforstwirtschaft?

 

Teerawat Charoenrat | Business | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr Teerawat Charoenrat | Business | Best Researcher Award

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«Profile Summary

With a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Wollongong, Australia, and diverse research funding from institutions like ERIA, UNCTAD, and ADB, I bring extensive expertise to economic analysis and policy evaluation. As a lecturer at Khon Kaen University and Rajabhat University Surin, I have actively contributed to academia. My research focuses on applied economics and business management, particularly the impact of policies on MSMEs. Recognized for my insights, I’ve been invited as a speaker and consultant for projects by organizations like ADB and OSMEP. A recipient of scholarships and awards, I am committed to advancing economic research and fostering sustainable development.

šŸŒ Professional Profiles

 

šŸ“š Education šŸŽ“

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D. Economics), University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia (The Royal Thai Government Scholarship), Master of Economics (M.A.), Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ« Academic Positions šŸ“Š

Tutor (Teacher Assistance) School of Economics, University of Wollongong, March 2010-2012, Lecturer in Economics Khon Kaen University, Nong Khai Campus, March 2005-2012, Rajabhat University Surin, September 2001-2002

šŸ” Research Areas šŸ“Š

  • Economics (1402 – Applied Economics, 1499 – Other Economics)
  • Business and Management (1503)

šŸ† Scholarships and Awards šŸŽ“

2023-2024 Research Funding from Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) Project: Policy Review and the Impacts of Financing MSMEs. 2021-2022 Research Funding from UNCTAD Project: Analysis of the Impact of COVID-19 on MSMEs in Thailand from Competition Policy and Market Access Perspectives. 2020 Research Funding from Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI). 2019-2020 Research Funding from International Institute for Trade and Development (ITD). 2018 Research Funding from the Thailand Research Fund (TRF) National Advisor for the project on the relationship between SMEs and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB). 2017 National Consultant for the SME project for Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP) and The Thai Chamber of Commerce Research Funding from International Institute for Trade and Development (ITD). 2016 Invited Speaker for the workshop on Integrating SMEs into Global Value Chains organized by ADB and ADBI National Consultant for the SME project for Institute for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (ISMED) Keynote Speaker at the Trade and Industry Policy Formulation Workshop, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Lao PDR. 2015 Invited Speaker for the SME workshop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, organized by ADBI International Expert on the project of applied statistics and economics textbooks, organized by World Bank and National University of Laos Research Funding from Asian Development Bank (ADB) and ADBI Research Funding from ERIA and ISEAS 2014-2015 Research Funding from TRF and NRCT Scholarship from the Department of State, USA for the International Visitor Leadership Program in Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship. 2008-2012 The Royal Thai Government Scholarship Fund. 2012 University of Wollongong International Postgraduate Tuition Award. 2011 UIC Internationalization Grant for collaborative research activities between University of Wollongong, Australia and Khon Kaen University, Nong Khai Campus, Thailand

šŸ“šTop Noted Publication

  1. “Social network analysis and network centrality in community enterprises: evidence from One Tambon One Product entrepreneurship program in border Thailand”

 

  1. “The Industrial Sector Participation in Global Value Chains for Sustainable Development of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS)”
    • Published in Global Business Review, 2022, Vol 23, Issue 3, pp. 608-640.

 

  1. “Service marketing strategies and performances of tourism and hospitality enterprises: implications from a small border province in Thailand”

 

  1. “Factors Affecting the Export Intensity of Chinese Manufacturing Firms”

 

  1. “Measuring Smiling Curves in Community Enterprises: Evidence from the One Tambon One Product Entrepreneurship Programme in Border Thailand”

 

  1. “Thailandā€™s SME Participation in ASEAN and East Asian Regional Economic Integration”
    • Published in the book SMEs and Economic Integration in Southeast Asia, 2019.

 

  1. “Money Demand in a Dollarized Economy: Evidence from Laos PDR”
    • Published in Asian Economic Papers, 2019, Vol 18, Issue 1, pp. 99-115.

 

  1. “Examining the Effect of Touristsā€™ Motivation and Satisfaction towards NAKHONCHAIBURIN Tourism Cluster”
    • Published in Development Economic Review, 2019, Vol 13, No 1, pp. 42-62.

 

  1. “Testing Tourism-Led Growth Hypothesis in Laos?”
    • Published in Tourism Review, 2018, Vol.73, Issue 2, pp. 242-251.

 

  1. “Business continuity management of small and medium-sized enterprises: Evidence from Thailand”
    • Published in International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 2018, Vol.27, pp. 577-587.