Mafongoya Paramu holds a PhD in Agroforestry from the University of Florida (USA), an MSc in Applied Plant Sciences as well as an MSc Agricultural Development from Wye College, University of London (UK), and a BSc (Hons) Agriculture from the University of Zimbabwe. He has over 30 years’ experience working with various international organizations and universities in the areas of agricultural research, development, education, and integrated natural resources management. He has published 292 papers (190) refereed journal articles, 49 refereed book chapters, and 2 books). His total publication record stands at 292. Currently, he is a South Africa Research Chair in Agronomy and Rural development at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He's also a fellow of the African Academy of Sciences and Zimbabwe Academy of Sciences.
