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Dr. Eefke Mollee is a Lecturer in Agroforestry & International Development at Bangor University's School of Environmental and Natural Sciences. She is also affiliated with World Agroforestry (ICRAF) as a researcher. At Bangor, she serves as the course director for the MSc Agroforestry & Food Security and organizes modules in Urban Forestry and Global Food Security.
- PhD, The use of urban plant resources for health and food security in Kampala, Uganda, University of Copenhagen & Bangor University, 2017
- MSc, Ecology and Evolution, University of Amsterdam, 2010
- MSc, Environment and Resource Management, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 2009
- BSc, Biological Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 2004
Her research focuses on tropical and urban agroforestry systems with a strong emphasis on food security, resilience, and ethnobotanical practices. She investigates how urban green spaces and homegardens contribute to nutrition and health, particularly in cities like Kampala and among indigenous communities in the Philippines. Her work bridges ecological sustainability with social equity and development.
The recent articles reflect a strong trend in linking agroforestry with food security, climate resilience, and community-based knowledge. Her publications span topics from yield analysis in tree-rice systems to ethnobotanical studies of edible and medicinal plants, showcasing an interdisciplinary approach grounded in fieldwork across Africa and Southeast Asia.
Scientific Awards:
- 4th World Congress on Agroforestry Best Poster Award (2019)
Dr. Mollee actively supervises PhD students, including Endri Martini, Aulia Soebandhi, Yawo Jonky Tenou, Tonthoza Uganja, and Dave Buenavista, on projects related to agroforestry extension, climate adaptation, and indigenous plant use. She contributes to international research programs such as the GEF-IAP-FS and collaborates with institutions in Ghana, the Philippines, and Uganda. Her work is supported by scholarly networks and funding bodies promoting sustainable development.
She is involved in several research teams and collaborative networks, particularly through ICRAF and Bangor University, focusing on urban forestry, sustainable land management, and food systems resilience. Her participation in global forums like the World Forum on Urban Forests underscores her active engagement in the international academic community.
