Edwin Sabuhoro

Edwin Sabuhoro is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management and the African Studies Program at Penn State University. His research focuses on sustainability, well-being, and livelihoods, with a specialization in ecotourism, integrated conservation and development, human-wildlife conflicts, and protected area planning in East Africa.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Law, National University of Rwanda
• Master's in Conservation and Tourism, University of Kent at Canterbury
• Ph.D. in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management, Clemson University

Research Interests: Sabuhoro's work bridges community development, biodiversity conservation, and tourism impacts in regions adjacent to the Mountain Gorilla's Virunga Transboundary Landscape (Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo). He develops programs for indigenous communities and studies human-wildlife coexistence.

Scientific Awards:

• 2008 IUCN/WCPA Young Conservationist of the Year Award
• 2015 UN-GASP Ian Redmond Conservation Award
• 2016 eChievement Award
• 2015 CNN Heroes recognition

Sabuhoro's conservation work has been featured on CNN African Voices and earned invitations to high-profile forums, including the 2010 Young African Leaders Forum hosted by President Obama.