Research Scientist KMFRI Kisumu Collins Ongore Fisheries & Environmental Sciences • Aquatic Ecology • Limnology Email: collongore@gmail.com Email: congore@kmfri.go.ke Department Freshwater Systems Research Specialization Fisheries Biology • Ecological Modelling • Limnology • Hydro-acoustics Research Interests Aquatic ecotoxicology • GIS & Remote Sensing • Fisheries dynamics • Climate change • Data analysis | Research Focus: Ecological modelling, pelagic fish dynamics, ecosystem integrity assessment, fisheries management, and water quality monitoring in Lake Victoria. Collins Ongore is a Research Scientist at KMFRI and a PhD candidate in Fish Biology at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland. His research focuses on understanding ecological dynamics of pelagic fish species in Lake Victoria using ecosystem-based approaches. His interdisciplinary work integrates aquatic ecology, fisheries science, biogeochemical processes, limnology, remote sensing, and climate change analysis to support sustainable fisheries management. He applies advanced data analysis, GIS, and ecosystem modelling tools to study fish population dynamics and ecosystem integrity across East African aquatic systems. Research Interests Fisheries Biology Limnology Ecological Modelling Remote Sensing GIS Key Activities - Lake Victoria ecosystem modelling and monitoring
- Pelagic fish stock assessment using hydro-acoustics
- Water quality and environmental data analysis
- Remote sensing for aquatic ecosystem monitoring
- Climate change impact studies on fisheries
- Supervision of students and research mentorship
Qualifications - PhD Candidate, Fish Biology – University of St. Andrews
- MSc Environmental Studies (Health)
- BSc Fisheries
- EIA/EA Lead Expert – NEMA Certified
- Member, Environmental Institute of Kenya
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