Prof. Danny Simatele
Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies
University of the Witwatersrand
South Africa
Biography
Prof. Danny Simatele is currently working as Associate Professor of Geography at University of Witwatersrand
Research Interest
His research interests straddle human processes, the built-up environment and the physical environment. He is particularly interested in understanding how human and physical environmental processes interlink within different ecosystems and how the outcomes of these relationships influence policy outcomes. In pursuing His research, he have developed strong international links with a wide range of institutions in Africa and Europe. Much of his research focus has revolved within the following broad areas: Climate change adaptation in urban areas of the developing South Urban and peri-urban transformations Rural and urban agriculture Environment and migration Community-based development and institution building in sub-Saharan Africa Sustainable development.
