Position: Research Scientist
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Professional fields of interest: Ecosystem services assessment and valuation, Land use management, Biodiversity conservation
Professional background: 2018 – 2021: PhD in Environmental Science (Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco)
2015 – 2017: MPhil in Forestry Economics (National School of Forest Engineers, Morocco)
2011 – 2015: BSc in General Forestry (National School of Forest Engineers, Morocco)
2010 – 2011: Certificate in French Language (Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco)
Research Projects:
Past Projects
Adaptation to climate change in the Tensift watershed, Morocco through integrated water resources management and payment for environmental services. Principal investigator: Prof. Abdellatif Khattabi (2015 - 2018).
Selected Publications:
- Kusi, K.K., Khattabi, A. & Mhammdi, N. Analyzing the impact of land use change on ecosystem service value in the main watersheds of Morocco. Environ Dev Sustain (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-022-02162-4.
- Kusi, K.K., Khattabi, A. & Mhammdi, N. Integrated assessment of ecosystem services in response to land use change and management activities in Morocco. Arab J Geosci 14, 418 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-021-06719-x.
- Kusi KK, Khattabi A, Mhammdi N, Lahssini S (2020) Prospective evaluation of the impact of land use change on ecosystem services in the Ourika watershed, Morocco. Land Use Policy 97:104796. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landusepol.2020.104796.
Affiliations:
- Member, CSIR Research Staff Association, 2021 to date
Awards/Fellowships:
- Ghana Government Scholarship for Bachelor’s Degree, Master Degree and PhD
- Moroccan Government Scholarship for Bachelor’s Degree, Master Degree and PhD
Conference papers:
- Kusi, K.K., Khattabi, A. & Mhammdi, N. 2020. Evaluating the impact of land use change on ecosystem services in the Ourika watershed, Morocco. Natural Capital Symposium at Stanford University, 17-21 March 2019, California, USA.
- Kusi, K.K., Khattabi, A. & Mhammdi, N. 2018. Quantification of ecosystem services in the watershed of Ourika, Morocco. 2nd Annual Ecosystem Services Partnership Asia Conference. Communicating and Engaging Ecosystem Services in Policy and Practice in Asia, 9 - 12 October 2018, Dehradun, India.