Maction Komwa, Ph.D.

MACTION KOMWA

Faculty Advisor

Maction Komwa, an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Geoinformation Science (GGS), is a dedicated educator with a wealth of knowledge in environmental geography, conservation, and sustainability. His teaching portfolio includes undergraduate and graduate courses covering resource conservation, biogeography, geospatial technologies, and sustainable development. Since joining the Geography department, a decade ago, Dr. Komwa has demonstrably impacted student development by cultivating a passion for environmental problem-solving. His innovative teaching and mentorship have inspired numerous students to pursue careers and research focused on creating a more sustainable future. Utilizing the power of geospatial tools, Dr. Komwa equips students with cutting-edge skills to analyze and address critical environmental challenges, including pressing issues in resource conservation, the complexities of global food systems, and the development of impactful sustainable development initiatives. His commitment extends beyond the classroom, fostering a dynamic learning environment where students actively engage with real-world problems and develop the analytical and collaborative skills necessary to become effective environmental stewards. For over a decade now, Dr. Komwa has been the Faculty Advisor for the WYSE program and he is delighted to extend a warm welcome to the delegates for Summer 2025.

Freya Patel

Junior Faculty Advisor

Freya Patel is a rising sophomore majoring in Biology and Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In her free time, Freya enjoys reading fiction novels and she aspires to one day become a zoologist and work in the field of animal conservation. During high school, Freya was dual enrolled at Central Piedmont Community College and graduated in 2017 with an Associates in Biological Sciences. Freya attended WYSE as a delegate in 2016 and as an intern in 2017. She is excited to return as a Junior Faculty Advisor for WYSE 2018 and looks forward to meeting the new delegates.