Ian Kusabs
Dr Ian Kusabs is principal of his own consultancy specialising in freshwater fisheries incorporating Mātauranga Māori & science knowledge systems. He is of Te Arawa and Ngāti Tūwharetoa descent and is a freshwater advisor to the Te Arawa Lakes Trust and Ngāti Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board. Ian is a self-employed freshwater fisheries biologist with more than 20 years’ experience in freshwater fisheries consultancy, management and research. He is also actively involved in directorship and governance at iwi and national level. He is the senior representative of the Rōpū Māori on the NZ Freshwater Sciences Society and a member of the International Association of Astacology.Ian is an honourary lecturer at the University of Waikato (Department of Science & Engineering).
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Experience
| Experience Duration from (year) | Expertise | Description |
|---|---|---|
2005 to 2007 | Ngāti Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board - Member | |
2004 to 2010 | Genesis Energy Ltd - Director | |
2017 to 2018 | NZ Freshwater Sciences Society Rōpū Māori - Senior representative | |
2005 to 2016 | Lake Taupō Protection Committee - Member | |
2001 to 2015 | Lake Taupō Management Board - Member | |
2001 to 2013 | 2020 Taupō-nui-a-Tia Joint Management Group - Chariman |
Education
| Education Duration from (year) | Degree Type | Degree Title | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
2007 to 2015 | Doctorate | Doctor of Philosophy PhD | The University of Waikato |
1987 to 1990 | Masters | Master of Science (Hons) | The University of Waikato |
1984 to 1987 | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | The University of Waikato |