Dr Munyradzi Davis Shekede is a spatial ecologist and a Senior Lecturer with experience in Geographic Information Science and Earth observation applications in natural resources management. Dr Shekede’s research interests are in the applications of Earth observation and Geoinformation science to understanding Earth system dynamics focusing on climate change, socio-ecological systems, and water resources. He has expertise in GIS, earth observation, environmental modeling, natural hazard modeling and assessment, environmental impact assessments and spatial ecology.