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Prasheen Singh (Pr.Sci.Nat)

Prasheen Singh (Pr.Sci.Nat)

Environmental Education Officer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Aquatic Ecologist, Unit Manager, Scientific Journal Reviewer, WRC Steering Committee Member

  • Education

    • Nepid Consultants

      2017 - 2017
      Training Course SASS5 Training Course

    • University of the Free State | Universiteit van die Vrystaat

      2017 - 2017
      Short Course Wetland Management: Introduction and Delineation

    • University of Johannesburg

      2011 - 2011
      BSc Honours Biodiversity and Conservation (Zoology) Biodiversity, Conservation

    • University of Johannesburg

      2007 - 2010
      BSc Life and Environmental Sciences Biological Sciences (Botany and Zoology)

      Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honour Society

    • University of Johannesburg

      2012 - 2014
      Master of Science (MSc) Aquatic Health (Cum Laude) Cum Laude

      BSc Degree: Life and Environmental Sciences (Botany and Zoology)BSc Honours: Biodiversity and ConservationMSc: Aquatic Health

  • Experience

    • Delta Environmental Centre

      Feb 2012 - Dec 2012
      Environmental Education Officer

      Environmental education programmes for school kids grades R-12.

    • Golder Associates

      May 2012 - Jan 2016

      Physico-chemical and Ecotoxicological analysis of water, sediment and soil. Culture maintenance. Laboratory and equipment maintenance. Specialist in aquatic ecotoxicity tests : Vibrio fischeri test (Bacteria) - SANAS accredited Technical SignatorySelenastrum capricornutum test (Algae) - SANAS accredited Technical SignatoryDaphnia pulex test (Water flea) - SANAS accredited Technical SignatoryPoecilia reticulata test (Fish) - SANAS accredited Technical SignatoryDanio rerio (Fish) US EPA)Phytotoxkit-F microbiotest - SANAS accredited Technical SignatoryOstracodtoxkit-F microbiotest - SANAS accredited Technical Signatory Show less

      • Laboratory Scientist

        Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

      • In-service Trainee

        May 2012 - Jan 2013

    • Vaishnavi Music Academy

      May 2015 - now
      Founder and Teacher

      Research and Development of Course content. Teaching Nagara, Tabla and Harmonium to kids and adults. Students also learn how to write and create music.

    • Prism Environmental Management Services

      Feb 2016 - Oct 2022

      Aquatic Scientific Studies. Water quality monitoring and assessments. Aquatic biomonitoring assessments (SASS-5, ichthyofauna, habitat assessments). Wastewater monitoring and compliance. SANS241 drinking water quality monitoring and compliance. Sensitivity mapping (stream, river, riparian, wetland and buffer delineations). GIS Mapping. Water use license applications. Aquatic resource rehabilitation and monitoring plans. Plant species plans. Assistance with Wetland assessments. Eco-toxicity testing. Scientific report writing. Peer review. Mentoring and training (report writing, aquatic biomonitoring methods). Project management and Marketing. Budgets and Quotations. Client liaison. Strategic planning. Research and Development (water quality, aquatic biomonitoring, ecology, alien and invasive species). Ensure compliance with National Environmental Regulations (NEMA, NEMBA, NWA). Show less

      • Senior Aquatic Specialist

        Dec 2017 - Oct 2022

      • Aquatic Specialist

        Feb 2016 - Nov 2017

    • Elsevier; Water Research Commission; Ecosystem Health and Sustainability

      Aug 2018 - now
      Volunteer Reviewer

      Reviewer of scientific journal articles for the Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety Journal (Elsevier), Water SA Journal (Water Research Commission) and the Ecosystem Health and Sustainability Journal (ScholarOne).

    • The Biodiversity Company

      Nov 2022 - now

      Specialist Aquatic (Freshwater) Ecological StudiesBiomonitoring StudiesWater Quality MonitoringCompliance Monitoring and AuditsRehabilitation, Remediation and Monitoring PlansProject and Client ManagementManaging a High Performance Team

      • Aquatics Unit Manager and Aquatic Ecologist

        Feb 2023 - now

      • Aquatic Ecologist

        Nov 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Pr.Sci.Nat. - Professional Natural Scientist in Aquatic Science

      SACNASP
      Dec 2018

    • DWS Section 21 (c) and (i) Water Use Authorisation Course

      Department of Water and Saniation (SA)
      Nov 2018

    • Hydropedology and Wetland Functioning

      Water Business Academy & Terrasoil Science
      Nov 2018

    • River Health Programme SASS5 Accredited Practioner

      Department of Water and Sanitation and Water Research Commission
      Sept 2021

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member

      Issued by Gauteng Wetland Forum on Jan 2017
      Gauteng Wetland ForumAssociated with Prasheen Singh (Pr.Sci.Nat)

    • Member

      Issued by Freshwater Ecosystem Network on Sept 2018
      Freshwater Ecosystem NetworkAssociated with Prasheen Singh (Pr.Sci.Nat)

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Johannesburg Zoo on Feb 2012
      Johannesburg ZooAssociated with Prasheen Singh (Pr.Sci.Nat)