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Joseph OLOUKOI
AFRIGIST
Deputy Executive Director
Joseph is a geospatial analyst and Professor of Geospatial Information Science at the African Regional Institute of Geospatial Information Sciences and Technologies (AFRIGIST). Since 1 March 2026, he has served as AFRIGIST’s Deputy Executive Director. Previously, he was Head of the Advancement and Linkages Unit (2023–2026), Dean of Academics and Research (2015–2023), and Head of the Department of Cartography (2012–2015).
His research focuses on geospatial analysis and the application of remote sensing to ecosystem dynamics, land-use and land-cover mapping and modelling, wetlands, and wildfires. He holds a PhD in Geography and Environmental Management, specialising in Geosciences of Environment and Spatial Planning, as well as a Master’s in Environmental Management, a Postgraduate Diploma in Cartography, and a professional certificate in Geoinformatics. With more than two decades of experience, he is a strong advocate for sustainable capacity-building in geospatial information science and technology across Africa.
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