Stanley Mubako, Ph.D., GISP Research Assistant Professor, University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), 500 West University Ave, Kelly Hall 210, El Paso, TX 79968; 618-203-2910 (C); 915-747-7372 (O); 915-747-5145 (Fax); Email: [email protected]; Web: http://arcg.is/1Rb4ZpB _____________________________________________________________________________________ Professional Goal/Objective Research and provision of local and global water resources management and environmental science and policy services, including geospatial expertise in contribution to the improvement of environmental health for human well-being. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Education Ph.D. ̶ Environmental Resources and Policy, Southern Illinois University Carbondale 2005-2011 (Carbondale, Illinois) MSc. ̶ Water Resources and Environmental Management, UNESCO-IHE Institute for 2000-2002 Water Education (Delft, The Netherlands) Postgraduate International Diploma (PGID) ̶ Exploration, Exploitation and Management 1999-1999 of Groundwater Resources, Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Rehovot, Israel) BSc. Honors ̶ Agriculture (Soil Science), University of Zimbabwe (Harare, Zimbabwe) 1991-1993 _____________________________________________________________________________________ Positions Research Assistant Professor, University of Texas at El Paso August 2012− Present Center for Environmental Resource Management (CERM) and Department of Geological Sciences, El Paso, Texas Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Arizona State University June 2011−July 2012 Department of Engineering, College of Technology and Innovation, Mesa, Arizona Visiting Scientist, United Nations January 2010 – October 2010 United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), US Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Graduate Research Assistant, Southern Illinois University Carbondale August 2005 – May 2011 Department of Geography and Environmental Resources and Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR), Carbondale, Illinois Communicating the Environment Program Coordinator, SARDC January 2004 – August 2005 Southern African Research and Documentation Centre (SARDC) Musokotwane Environment Resource Center for Southern Africa (IMERCSA), Harare, Zimbabwe Projects Manager (GIS and Indicators Projects), SARDC November 2002 – December 2003 SARDC IMERCSA, Harare, Zimbabwe Irrigation Design Specialist January 1995 – October 2002 Irrigation Development Division, Harare, Zimbabwe 1 _____________________________________________________________________________________ Teaching Experience Undergraduate Level Teaching Responsibilities 1. Developed and instructed the following undergraduate courses at UTEP: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (GEOL 4385), Spring 2016; Fall 2015; Introduction to GIS for the Social Sciences (SOCI/ANTH 3332), Spring 2015; Spring 2014 1. Developed and instructed a one week undergraduate module “Geography of water resources” as Visiting Instructor at LaSalle Beauvais Polytechnic Institute, Beauvais, France, Spring 2016 2. Teaching Assistant for the following courses at Southern Illinois University Carbondale: Introduction to environmental management (GEOG 320); Sustainable development (GEOG 424); Earth's biophysical environments (GEOG 303i); and Field methods (GEOG 433), 2005-2006 3. Adjunct Instructor for the course Irrigation and hydraulic structures at the University of Zimbabwe, 2003-2005 Graduate Level Teaching and Responsibilities 1. Developed and instructed the following graduate courses: Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) (GEOL 5321), Spring 2016; Selected Topics in Geological Sciences (GEOL 5315), Fall 2015 Student Advising 1. Academic advising to 2 graduate students for the Environmental Science and Engineering program at UTEP, 2015-2016 2. Research advising and supervision of 2 masters level student research assistants at UTEP, 2014- 2015 3. Dissertation committee member for Civil Engineering masters student at UTEP, Fall 2015 4. Co-advisor to 2 doctoral at Arizona State University, 2011-2012 _____________________________________________________________________________________ Research Experience and Professional Activities University of Texas at El Paso 1. Participated in the development various interdisciplinary and collaborative project proposals and concept papers, 2012-present 2. Processed GIS data and remote sensing imagery as part of urbanization study in the Rio Grande basin, 2016 3. Conducted focus group interviews to get stakeholder perceptions on climate change and water resource issues along the water-scarce USA-Mexico border region, 2015-16 4. Collected and analyzed water use data for the development of a bucket model for the US-Mexico border region, 2015-16 2 5. Prepared instruction material and conducted Internet GIS training for technical staff and teachers from the El Paso Independent school District as part of a program to better prepare K-12 students for college and careers in the geospatial sciences, 2016 6. Reviewed and provided expert contribution for the sixth Global Environment Outlook assessment report being produced by the United Nations Environment Program, 2015-16 7. Participated in monthly meetings for the Community and Academic Partnership for Health Sciences Research (CAPHSR), College of Heath Sciences, 2014-present 8. Prepared training material and conducted a training session on Internet GIS for the CAPHSR partnership, 2016 9. Accomplished a project on adaptive management of Great Lakes watersheds, focusing on the assessment of the value of water and ecosystem impacts of freshwater withdrawals, 2012-15 10. Modelled the economic impacts of freshwater use in the Great Lakes region of the US, applying the IMPLAN model, 2015 11. Developed an integrated environmental-economic accounting framework for water use as part of a study to improve the understanding of water resources sustainability in the El Paso border region, 2013-14 Arizona State University 12. Analyzed water use data and modelled freshwater withdrawals in the Kalamazoo watershed using a GIS-based water withdrawal assessment modelling tool, 2011-12 13. Organized a 2-day research project Technical Advisory Committee conference and compiled official workshop proceedings report, 2012 Southern Illinois University Carbondale 14. Evaluated and quantified virtual water volumes and water footprints associated with the trade in agricultural commodities in the United States (US) economy, 2008-11 15. Modelled crop water and irrigation requirements of major crops in the US using the CROPWAT model, 2008-11 16. Edited manuscripts for the Journal of Contemporary Water Research and Education (JCWRE) issues 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140,141, 142, 145, and 146, 2006-2010 17. Typeset articles and designed print layout for 10 JCWRE journal issues and designed conference programs, brochures, and other materials using various graphic software, 2006-2010 18. Handled technical issues from printers related to all Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) publications, 2006-2010 19. Maintained, monitored and updated UCOWR’s website, and trained and supervised new Graduate Assistants in website maintenance and graphic software design, 2006-2010 3 20. Conducted research and compiled completion report on a project titled “Development of Water Use Benchmarks for Thermoelectric Power Generation in the United States”, 2006 21. Reviewed manuscripts for the journal Water International, 2006 United States Geological Survey Earth Resources Observation and Science Center 22. Researched, collected data and authored chapters for the Africa Water Atlas, focusing on multidimensional challenges and opportunities in Africa’s water resources under a changing climate, 2010 23. Conceptualized and generated visual illustrations for the Africa Water Atlas using GIS, remote sensing and various graphics software, 2010 Southern African Research and Documentation Center 24. Accomplished a project to design a data and indicator information system for the Africa Environment Information Network, 2003-2005 25. Contributed to regional water policy and strategy development for southern Africa, 2003-05 26. Coordinated production of the second integrated state of environment and assessment report for Southern Africa, 2003-05 27. Developed and evaluated indicators for integrated state of environment and assessment processes for the Africa region, 2002-05 28. Coordinated the development of a socio-economic GIS database for supporting environmental assessment processes in southern African countries, 2002-05 29. Represented SARDC at various international meetings and maintained a network of more than 20 international collaborating institutions, 2002-05 30. Prepared contracts and terms of reference for chapter writers and consultants, 2002-05 31. Reviewed materials submitted by authors for publication, 2002-05 32. Drafted project proposals for funding, 2002-05 33. Advised project managers on technical issues related to water and environment projects, 2002-05 34. Researched, wrote, reviewed and edited materials for SARDC publications, 2002-05 35. Compiled progress and annual reports for funding institutions, 2002-05 36. Performed evaluation appraisals for supervised staff members, 2002-05 37. Prepared and delivered more than 10 conference presentations and participated in Institutional strategic meetings, 2002-05 ____________________________________________________________________________________