Curriculum Vitae ______PERSONAL DETAILS:

Name: Maake, Pholoshi Abram Address: South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity, Somerset Street, P/bag 1015, Grahamstown 6140, South Africa Email address: [email protected] Date of birth: 10th August, 1985 Status: Single Language: Fluent in English and Sepedi, fair in isiXhosa ______ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D. Ichthyology (Student no. G10M5628) (in progress 3rd year), Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, , Grahamstown, South Africa Focus: Conservation, Systematics and Biogeography Dissertation: Systematics and phylogeography of mormyrid fishes in South Africa Supervisors: Dr. E. Swartz and Mr. O. Gon (Both SAIAB, RU), Prof B. Kramer (University of Regensburg, Germany)

MSc. in Zoology (Graduated 2009), Department of Biodiversity, University of Turfloop Campus and South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB) Focus: Zoology and Phylogenetics of flat head gobies Thesis: Molecular systematic of the South African gobiid fishes of the genus Glossogobius Gill, 1862 (teleostei: Gobiidae) Supervisors: Prof. S.M. Dippenaar, Dr. M. Mwale, and Mr. O. Gon (both SAIAB)

BSc. Hons. (Graduated 2007), Department of Biodiversity, University of Limpopo, campus, South Africa Focus: Genetics, Parasitology, Limnology/ Ecology, and Wild-life managements Thesis: Diversity and population structure of metazoan Parasites from estuarine fish of Lake St. Lucia, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa Supervisors: Prof S.M. Dippenaar and Prof P.A.S. Olivier

BSc. Degree (Graduated 2006), Department of Biodiversity, University of Limpopo, Polokwane campus, South Africa Course passed, academic transcripts available on request

Matriculation, 2002, Modipadi Senior Secondary School, Greater Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Province, South Africa ______RESEARCH and PERSONAL SKILLS:

- Fish survey using various collection methods, e.g. Electro fishing, Gill, saine, fyke netting, and traps. - Biostatistics: have utilized and are familiar with various statistical packages and DNA phylogenetic analysis programs extensively - Survey and evaluation research techniques: Various fish collection fields trips in South African, both in estuarine, marine and freshwater bodies - Laboratory techniques: Exposed and efficient in molecular laboratory techniques such as extractions and DNA sequencing, fish norphology - Personal skills: presentation skills, leadership skills, Creating a winning team skills, Negotiation and persuasive skills, excellent interpersonal skills and innovative capacity ______WORK/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2011-2012, PDP Fellowship, South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity

2010-2012, SAIAB PhD intern South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity: Conducting research in fish Biodiversity. . Work closely with SAIAB scientist in the collection facility, research field works, and general help with their work

2009, Laboratory Assistance, to Dr. Gavin Gouws and Ofer Gon of SAIAB, June - December 2009. . Work included specimen curation for the museum storage, Analyses of the genetic data, organization of DNA material storage

2007- 2009, SAIAB MSc intern, . Interacted closely with SAIAB Scientist on different types of work, such as specimen curation, field work collection, Genetic contracts works, etc

2007, SANBI Molecular laboratory intern, Nov- Dec 2007 South African National Biodiversity Institute, Kirstenbosch Research Centre, Cape Town, South Africa Leader: Mr. Lucas Chauke and Keshni Gopal

. Assisted the SANBI scientist and partners who was conducting research on populations of Chameleons and plant species . Handled DNA extractions and PCR as well as updating DNA bank for incoming samples from our own extractions and other sources . Performed various apparatus used in Biology such as PCR’s, Gradients, ABI DNA sequencer 2005-2006, Voluntary research assistantship and tutor, 2005 – December 2006 University of Limpopo, Biodiversity Department, Zoology Laboratory . Assisted researchers in preparing and managing laboratory samples, protocols . Training and supervision of interns and students . Development and improvement of standard operating procedures and ensure that all research staff and students comply with ______PRESENTED/ WRITTEN PAPERS and POSTERS:

ACCREDITED RESEARCH OUTPUTS:

Manuscript title: Mitochondrial and nuclear DNA reveals two evolutionary lineages of Glossogobius callidus (Teleostei: Gobiidae) in southern Africa: a complete lineage sorting (submitted to African Journal of Aquatic Science, 2012) Pholoshi A. Maake1,2, Monica Mwale1, Ofer Gon1, Susan M. Dippenaar2 1South Africa Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity, Private Bag 1015, Grahamstown 6140, South Africa 2Department of Biodiversity, University of Limpopo, Private Bag X1106, Sovenga 0727, South Africa

Manuscript title: Molecular phylogenetic relationships of Glossogobius species occurring in the southern African region. (in preparation). Pholoshi A. Maake1,2, Monica Mwale1, Ofer Gon1, Susan M. Dippenaar2 1South Africa Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity, Private Bag 1015, Grahamstown 6140, South Africa 2Department of Biodiversity, University of Limpopo, Private Bag X1106, Sovenga 0727, South Africa

NON-ACCREDITED RESEARCH OUTPUTS:

Report article in: AquaZone July Newsletter, 2012. Tour de Belgium: A life time Europe experience in two weeks. Science article in: SAIAB Annual Highlights Report 2008-2009. Title: “Systematics and Taxonomy: Population genetics and systematics of estuarine gobies.” O. Gon, M. Mwale, G. Gouws and P. Maake

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS:

Conference name and date: XIV European Congress of Ichthyology. 3rd-8th July 2012. Liège, Belgium. Talk title: Molecular phylogeny and biogeography of Marcusenius and Petrocephalus (Mormyridae) in southern Africa. P.A. Maake, E. Swartz, B. Kramer & O. Gon

Conference name and date: Southern African Society for Systematic Biology (SASSB) 9th Conference: Biodiversity Matters. January 2011. Rhodes University, Grahamstown, 19-21 January 2011. Talk title: Phylogeography of Marcusenius pongolensis (Mormyridae: Teleostei) in South Africa. Maake P. A., Swartz E., Gon O., and Kramer B

KZN Conservation Symposium 2010: 19 – 21 October 2010 Talk: Cryptic species divergence in KwaZulu-Natal fishes. P.A. Maake, E. Swartz, M. Mwale, B. Kramer and O. Gon.

Conference name and date: Descriptive Taxonomy workshop, SABI, Pine Lodge, Port Elizabeth, 24-25 Feb 2010 Talk title: Student workshops: Feedbacks, 2008/9 and 2009/10 Authors: Maake P.A. (on behalf of South African Biosystematic Initiative, SABI, president)

Conference name and date: IUBS 30th General Assembly and Human Evolution Symposium, Darwin 200: Human Evolution, University of the Western Cape, South Africa, 10- 13 October 2009 Poster title: Genetic diversity of the southern African endemic river goby, Glossogobius callidus (Teleostei: Gobiidae). P. A. Maake, M. Mwale, O. Gon, S. M. Dippenaar and H. Larson

Conference name and date: SASSB 10th Anniversary Conference 2009, Natalia Resort, Illovo Beach. KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, 25-27 July 2009. Talk title: Phylogenetic relationships of Glossogobius species occurring in the southern African region. P. A. Maake, M. Mwale, O. Gon and S. M. Dippenaar

Conference name and date: 8th Indo-Pacific Fish Conference, Western Australia, 31 May-5 June 2009. Talk title: Molecular systematic of Glossogobius Gill 1862 (Teleostei: Gobiidae) in South Africa. P.A. Maake, M. Mwale, O. Gon and H. Larson

Conference name and date: Southern African Wildlife Management Association (SAWMA) Conference: Mpekweni Beach Resort – Eastern Cape. 16-19 September 2008, Talk: Genetic diversity and population genetic structure in the South African river goby, Glossogobius callidus Smith 1937 (Teleostei: Gobiidae). P.A. Maake, M. Mwale, O. Gon and S.M. Dippenaar

Conference name and date: SAAB & SASSB joint conference, Drakensville, 14- 18 January 2008 Talk title: Population genetic structure of Glossogobius callidus Smith 1937 (Teleostei: Gobiidae) along the east coast of South Africa, from mtDNA analysis. P.A. Maake, M. Mwale, O. Gon and S. M. Dippenaar ______WORKSHOP ATTENDANCES:

27 June 2012: Invited speaker at the Applied Centre for Climate and Earth System Science Career’s Evening. Rhodes University 24-25 Feb 2010: Descriptive Cybertaxonomy workshop, SABI, Pine Lodge, Port Elizabeth 27-28 July 2009: Presentation Skills, Natalia, Illovo Beach, KwaZulu-Natal 25- 27 May 2008: Annual SA PhD Project Conference, Emperor’s Palace, Gauteng 26- 28 August 2007: SABI Postgraduate student workshop, NRF- CSIR Campus, Pretoria, South Gate, ______CURRENT RESEARCH INTEREST:

- Conservation, taxonomy, systematics and phylogeography of the southern African mormyrid fishes - A study of the systematic and phylogeography of the widely distributed gobiid genera Glossogobius, and the evolution of the southern African endemic species - Use of molecular tools and a population genetics approach to animal management and conservation - Computer simulation and modeling in population genetics and animal biology ______AWARDS and OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:

2012 Proposed and received funds from NRF/RISA to host a workshop, SABI Student Presentation Skill workshop, 9 May 2012, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal 2012 Rhodes University Student Travel and Subsistence Grant to attend the XIV European Congress of Ichthyology Conference, 3-8 July 2012 (Grant no. TSS 12/2012) 2011-2012 DST-NRF Professional Development Program Scholarship 2010 DST/NRF Innovation Doctoral Scholarship 2009 SAIAB interim Bursary 2009–Present Co-coordinator of the South African Biosystematics Initiative (SABI) Student Newsletter 2007-08 NRF Grand-holder bursary 2008 ERNST and ETHEL ERIKSON Trust bursary with University of Limpopo 2007 Aquatic Biodiversity certificate (SAIAB Winter school program) 2006 University of Limpopo Post graduate bursary award 2006 Certificates of Competence in E-Learning courses, University of Limpopo: 1. Executive level leadership: Becoming and executive Leader 2. Team leadership: Developing a high-performance team 3. Interviewing skills: Preparing for an interview ______PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS and other SERVICES:

2010-2012 SABI Student Chair person 2010-2012 SABI Steering Committee member 2009-present South African Biosystematics Initiative (SABI) – Vice-Chair person 2009-present Zoological Society of South Africa – General member 2008 Public lecture on Biological Studies for IUBS (International Union of Biological Sciences) and SAIAB, SASOL SciFest 2008 2007-present South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) Graduate Student Network 2007-present SABI student member 2007-present South African Society for Systematic Biology (SASSB) – Student member ______REFEREES:

Dr. Ernst Swartz, South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity, P/bag 1015, Grahamstown 6140, Email: [email protected], Tell: +27 46 603 5849

Prof. Susan M. Dippenaar, Department of Biodiversity, University of Limpopo, Sovenga 0727, e-mail: [email protected], Tell: +27 15 268 3112

Ofer Gon, South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity, P/bag 1015, Grahamstown 6140, E-mail: [email protected], Tell: +27 46 603 5828