About Me:

Kevin is a Senior Research Scientist at Texas A&M University, where he also serves as Program Coordinator for the Applied Biodiversity Science (ABS) program and Director of the P3 Conservation Collaboratory. In these roles, he oversees interdisciplinary research projects, mentors emerging scientists, and fosters a culture of innovation and sustainability. Through the P3 Conservation Collaboratory, he works to advance a bold vision for the future of conservation science, one that bridges research, policy, and practice. Rooted in Texas A&M AgriLife’s tradition of leadership and global impact, the Collaboratory convenes scientists, students, and communities across continents to address urgent challenges including deforestation, climate change, species extinction, and ecosystem collapse. Prior to joining Texas A&M, he was Africa Director at the Center for Tropical Research and an Associate Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he held appointments at both the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and the Department of Environmental Health Sciences. His leadership spanned major environmental and public health initiatives across Africa, while contributing to academic discourse through teaching, research, and international partnerships. With more than 20 years of experience across environmental sciences, healthcare, and public health, he brings expertise in biodiversity conservation, environmental health sciences, policy, education, and sustainable development. He has taught at the National University of Rwanda and the International Bilingual Academy in Yaoundé, Cameroon, focusing on biodiversity conservation, ecotourism, and environmental impact assessment. He is deeply engaged in professional service and leadership, having served as a Board Member of the Society for Conservation Biology and Council Member of the Pan African Ornithological Congress Committee. He helps oversee the Ganga Field Station in Cameroon and a member of the Organization of Biological Field Stations (OFBS), Currently, he is leading Rewild Mbalmayo, a science-based, community-centered initiative to restore ecological integrity, rebuild wildlife populations, and enhance community resilience in Cameroon. Anchored in Texas A&M’s Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology, this flagship project aims to transform the Mbalmayo Forest Reserve into a replicable model for climate-smart reforestation, biodiversity recovery, and rural revitalization.