MACTION KOMWA
Faculty Advisor
Maction Komwa, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and Geoinformation Science (GGS) is a passionate educator with expertise in environmental geography, conservation, and sustainability. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on topics like resource conservation, biogeography, geospatial technologies, and sustainable development. Since joining the GGS department a decade ago, Dr. Komwa has demonstrably impacted student development by fostering a love for environmental problem-solving. Dr. Komwa leverages geospatial tools to tackle critical environmental challenges, including resource conservation, global food systems, and sustainable development initiatives. Driven by a desire to create a positive global impact, he actively collaborates with researchers across the university and international organizations focused on biodiversity, climate change, and sustainable food systems. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Serving as Faculty Advisor for Washington Youth Summit for Environment (WYSE) since 2010, Dr. Komwa extends a warm welcome to delegates for summer 2024.
