Curriculum Vitae: Madonna Sduduzo Vezi

PERSONAL DETAILS

PROFILE

Nationality : South African Gender : Female E-mail : [email protected] Mobile : 072 700 6245 Language proficiency : English (speak, read and write), Zulu (speak, read, and write), Xhosa (speak, read, and write), SiSwati (working proficiency).

QUALIFICATION

Year Qualification

2018 PhD (University of KwaZulu-Natal). Use of invertebrates to evaluate the threat of water resource use on the wellbeing of selected river dominated estuaries in KwaZulu-Natal, . Promoters: Prof Colleen T. Downs (University of KwaZulu-Natal), Dr Gordon O’Brien (University of Mpumalanga), Prof Victor Wepener (North West University). Examined by Prof C. Griffiths (, South Africa), Prof L. Vivier (, South Africa), Prof J. Mondon (Deakin University, Australia) 2014 MSc (University of KwaZulu-Natal). Phosphorus distribution among selected abiotic and biotic components of two KwaZulu-Natal estuaries, South Africa. Examined by Prof A. Whitfield (South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity, South Africa), Dr S. Taljaard (Principal Researcher, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research). 2014 Certificate of Short Learning Programme on Management of Estuaries in South Africa (Department of Environmental Affairs & Nelson Mandela University) 2010 BSc Honours in Zoology (University of Zululand) 2009 BSc Biological Sciences (University of Zululand)

EMPLOYMENT RECORD Dates Post

2018 – present Post-doc researcher, School of Life Sciences, University KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg 2015 – 2017 Senior Researcher, Aquatic Ecosystem Research Group of the University of KwaZulu- Natal, Pietermaritzburg 2015 – present MSc students mentor, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg 2015 Estuarine Water Quality Monitor, Department of Water and Sanitation, Pretoria 2014 Researcher, Institute of Natural Resources, Pietermaritzburg 2014 River and Estuarine Biomonitor, SAPPI Southern Africa Limited, Stanger and Mandeni 2011 – 2017 Demonstrator, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg and 2010 – 2011 DST-NRF Intern, , Pretoria 2009 –2010 Demonstrator, University of Zululand, Empangeni

Curriculum Vitae: Madonna Sduduzo Vezi

Curriculum Vitae: Madonna Sduduzo Vezi

ADMINISTRATION

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Summary of services I have provided to different sectors as well as the organization I am affiliated with. Year Sector or Institution Role

2018 National Research Foundation (NRF) Peer Review Panel Member for Marine and Coastal Research Grants Applications. 2018 – present Network of Women in Marine Sciences General Member (Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association)

2018 –present Global Youth Biodiversity Network General Member

2018 Organization for Women in Science for Full member the Developing Countries 2017 International Water Association Reviewer of abstracts for the 8th International Young Water Professionals Conference

2016 – 2017 Eskom Adjudicator for the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists (South Coast Region)

2016 Eskom Mentor for Pietermaritzburg Girls High School Leaners for Eskom Expo for Young Scientists Projects 2015 – present Southern African Society for Aquatic General Member Scientists 2015 – present Aquatic Ecosystems Research Group Member, Student mentor (UKZN) 2014 – 2015 Institute of Natural Resources Administrator and Scientific Support to the Principal Scientist

2014 –2015 Department of Environmental Affairs Scientific and Administration Support for the Development of Estuary Management Plans 2012 – present Water Institute of South Africa General Member 2012 – present SAEON Graduate Student Network General member

RESEARCH ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS Books (Dissertations and Thesis)

1. Madonna S. Vezi. 2018. Use of invertebrates to evaluate the threat of water resource use on the wellbeing of selected river dominated estuaries in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. PhD Thesis. University of KwaZulu-Natal. Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. 2. Madonna S. Vezi. 2014. Phosphorus distribution among selected abiotic and biotic components of two KwaZulu-Natal estuaries, South Africa. MSc Thesis. University of KwaZulu-Natal. Durban, South Africa. 3. Madonna S. Vezi. 2010. Community structure and abundance of penaeid and caridean prawns in the UMfolozi-Msunduze estuarine system, KwaZulu-Natal. Honours mini thesis. University of Zululand. Empangeni, South Africa.

Curriculum Vitae: Madonna Sduduzo Vezi

Curriculum Vitae: Madonna Sduduzo Vezi

Journal Articles, in preparation

1. Vezi M, Downs CT, Wepener V, O’Brien G. 2017. Response of zooplankton communities to altered water quality and quantity in selected river dominated estuaries in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Comment: In review 2. Vezi M, Downs CT, Wepener V, O’Brien G. 2018. Macro-benthic invertebrate communities in selected river dominated estuaries in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: effects of altered water quality and quantity. Comment: In review 3. Vezi M, Downs CT, Wepener V, O’Brien G. 2018. Development of Relative Risk Model for Regional Ecological Risk Assessment: A case study in selected river dominated estuaries in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Comment: In review 4. Vezi M, Scharler U. 2018. Spatial And temporal variations in abundance and biomass of zooplankton and macrozoobenthos in two subtropical estuaries. Comment: Early stages of preparation

Technical Reports

1. Vezi M, Meyer C, Jacobs F, O’Brien G. 2014. 2014 Update: Ecological state assessment of the Lower Thukela River/Estuary during the low flow (Investigational report prepared for SAPPI Southern Africa Limited) 2. Vezi M, Meyer C, Jacobs F, O’Brien G. 2014. 2014 Update: Ecological state assessment of the Lower uMvoti River/Estuary during the low flow (Investigational report prepared for SAPPI Southern Africa Limited) 3. Vezi M, Meyer C, Jacobs F, O’Brien G. 2015. 2015 Update: Ecological state assessment of the Lower Thukela River/Estuary during the low flow (Investigational report prepared for SAPPI Southern Africa Limited) 4. Vezi M, Meyer C, Jacobs F, O’Brien G. 2015. 2015 Update: Ecological state assessment of the Lower Thukela River/Estuary during the high flow (Investigational report prepared for SAPPI Southern Africa Limited) 5. Vezi M, Meyer C, Jacobs F, O’Brien G. 2015. 2015 Update: Ecological state assessment of the Lower uMvoti River/Estuary during the high flow (Investigational report prepared for SAPPI Southern Africa Limited) 6. Vezi M, Meyer C, Jacobs F, O’Brien G. 2015. 2015 Update: Ecological state assessment of the Lower uMvoti River/Estuary during the low flow (Investigational report prepared for SAPPI Southern Africa Limited) 7. Desai M, Pieters R, Vezi M, Agboola O, Evans W, Williams S, Vogt N, Horn S, Pheiffer W and O’Brien GC. 2015. 2015 Ecological State Assessment and dioxin threat analyses of the Lower uMvoti River and Estuary, Kwadakuza, KwaZulu-Natal. Rivers of Life Aquatic Health Services CC. Aquatic Ecosystem Research Programme. Report no: ROL2015/005. 8. Meyer C, Vezi M. Agboola L, Evans W, O’Brien G. 2016. 2016 Update: Ecological state assessment of the Lower uMvoti and Thukela River/Estuary during the low and high flows (Investigational report prepared for SAPPI Southern Africa Limited)

Research Visits

1. Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (Nov 2017) 2. Egerton University (Kenya) (Nov 2017) 3. Edwardo Mondlane University (Mozambique) (Oct 2013)

Curriculum Vitae: Madonna Sduduzo Vezi

Curriculum Vitae: Madonna Sduduzo Vezi

Conference and Workshops International Conferences are indicated with an asterisks

1. Vezi M, Downs C, Obrien G. 2018. Assessing the effects of aquatic invasive alien fauna in a protected tropical estuarine ecosystem in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. 45th Annual Research Symposium on the Management of Biological Invasions in southern Africa. Thohoyandou, South Africa (3 –6 July 2018). Poster Presentation. 2. *Vezi M. 2018. Overview on the management of aquatic invasive alien fauna in a tropical estuarine ecosystem in KwaZulu-Natal. International Workshop: Research capacity for sustainable ecosystem- based management (EBM) of estuaries and coasts, Durban. Oral Presentation. 3. *Vezi M, Downs C, Obrien G. 2017. Response of zooplankton communities to altered water quality and quantity in selected river dominated estuaries in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) Symposium. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (30 Oct – 4 Nov 2017). Poster Presentation. 4. Vezi M, Downs C, O’brien G. 2017. Development of Relative Risk Model for Regional Ecological Risk Assessment: A case study in selected river dominated estuaries in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Symposium of Contemporary Conservation Practice. Howick, South Africa (6 – 10 Nov 2017). Oral Presentation 5. Vezi M, Downs C, O’Brien G. 2016. Variability in communities of selected South African river dominated estuaries: clues for the risk of flow alterations and water resource use. Third National Conference on Global Change. Durban, South Africa (5–8 Dec 2016). Oral Presentation. 6. Vezi M, Downs C, O’Brien G. 2016. Response of invertebrates to changes in water quality and flows in kwaZulu-Natal river dominated estuaries. University of KwaZulu-Natal, College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science Research Day. Durban, South Africa (26 Oct 2016). Poster Presentation. 7. *Vezi M, Downs C, O’Brien G. 2016. The environmental variables that drive macro-benthic invertebrate communities of the river dominated estuaries in KwaZulu-Natal. International Long Term Ecological Research Network Conference. Skukuza (Kruger National Park), South Africa (9 – 14 Oct 2016). Poster Presentation. 8. Vezi M, Downs C, O’Brien G. 2016. Response of invertebrates to changes in water quality and flows in KwaZulu-Natal river dominated estuaries. Southern African Society of Aquatic Scientists (SASAqS) conference. Skukuza (Kruger National Park), South Africa (26 –30 Jun 2016). Oral Presentation. 9. Vezi M, Downs C, O’Brien G. 2015. The environmental variables that drive macro-benthic invertebrate communities of the river dominated estuaries in KwaZulu-Natal. Southern African Society of Aquatic Scientists (SASAqS) conference. Drakensburg, South Africa (28 Jun –2 Jul 2015). Oral Presentation. 10. Vezi M, Scharler U., 2013. Phosphorus pathways through estuarine food webs. South African Environmental Observation Network - Graduate Student Network (SAEON -GSN) conference. Cape Town, South Africa (19 – 23 Aug 2013). Poster Presentation. 11. *Vezi M, Scharler U. 2013. Phosphorus distribution among selected abiotic and biotic components of two KwaZulu-Natal estuaries, South Africa. Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) symposium. Maputo, Mozambique (28 Oct –2 Nov 2013). Poster Presentation 12. Vezi M. Scharler U. 2012. Phosphorus distribution among selected abiotic and biotic components of two KwaZulu-Natal estuaries, South Africa. University of KwaZulu-Natal, School of Life Sciences Research Day. Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (15 Aug 2012). Oral Presentation.

Workshops International Workshops are indicated with an asterisks

1. *Research Capacity for the sustainable ecosystem-based management of estuaries and coasts. 19 – 21 June 2018. ORI, Durban, South Africa. 2. Elsevier Publishing Campus Author Workshop. 7 September 2017. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg. 3. Management of Estuaries in South Africa. Department of Environmental Affairs and Nelson Mandela University. 2–4 December 2014. Zinkwazi. Curriculum Vitae: Madonna Sduduzo Vezi

Curriculum Vitae: Madonna Sduduzo Vezi

Research Experience

1. River and Estuarine Water Quality Monitoring 2. Estuarine biomonitoring 3. Identification of macrozoobenthic fauna 4. Identification of zooplankton fauna 5. Univariate and multivariate statistical analyses (SPSS, CANOCO 4.5, Graphpad Prism) 6. Estuary Management Plans

References

Prof Tarombera Mwabvu Private Bag 11283, 1200 Professor of Zoology Tel: (W) +27(0)13 002 0224 School of Biological and Environmental Cell: +27(0) 84 604 9896 Sciences E-mail: [email protected] University of Mpumalanga

Dr Ntuthuko Masikane Private Bag X1001, KwaDlangezwa 3886 Lecturer Tel: (W) +27(0) 35 902 6537 Department of Zoology Cell: +27 (0) 76 888 3674 University of Zululand E-mail: [email protected]

Prof Colleen Downs Private Bag X01, Scottsville, 3209 Professor of Ecology Tel: (W) +27(0) 33 260 5121/04 School of Life Sciences Cell: +27 (0) 82 929 2026 University of KwaZulu-Natal E-mail: [email protected]

Curriculum Vitae: Madonna Sduduzo Vezi