Biography
Stanley Mvula is a dedicated lecturer in the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences within the Faculty of Environmental Science at Mzuzu University. He is currently a PhD candidate (2022-2025) specializing in Fisheries & Aquatic Science (Governance) at Mzuzu University. Dr. Mvula holds an MSc in Aquaculture & Fisheries Science (Socioeconomics) and a BSc in Aquaculture & Fisheries Science, both from the University of Malawi. His primary responsibilities include lecturing and supervising research projects for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. He actively participates in departmental, faculty, and university-wide research and outreach programs, and undertakes research consultancies and outreach initiatives. Mvula’s research interests encompass fisheries livelihoods, policy, socioeconomics and governance, and fisheries management. He teaches courses such as Natural Resource Economics, Introduction to Economics, Fish Population Dynamics and Stock Assessment, and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment.
Specialisation
- Fish Biology, Resource Economics & Stock Assessment
Publications
- Mvula, S.W., 2010. Factors influencing the choice of fishing location in Nankumba Peninsula: A case of Gillnet and Chilimira fisheries. Published MSc Thesis, Scholarly Publishers, Germany.
- Mvula S., Kachilonda D & Nyando E. 2022. Illuminating the role of Chiefs in Fisheries Co-management in Malawi. Second Malawi Annual Fisheries Forum
- Mvula S. 2019. Experiences from pilot BVC self-financing mechanisms in Lakes Malawi (South) and Malombe. Paper presented at the Ecosystems Based Fisheries Management Forum, Ufulu Gardens, Lilongwe, Malawi
- Mvula S., Kachilonda D., Njaya F., Donda S & Brooks A. 2018. Community Governance and Decentralization of Fisheries Management in Malawi: Case of Lakes Malawi (South), Malombe, Chilwa and Chiuta. Paper presented at the Pan African Fish and Fisheries Association (PAFFA) Conference, Sun N Sand, Mangochi, Malawi;
- Mvula S., & Donda S.J. 2021. Reformed Fisheries Enforcement Service and Decentralized Fisheries Management in Malawi, REFRESH Project.
- Kachilonda D., Mvula S., Kachala R., & Bonnadeaux D. 2016. Applied Political Economy Analysis of the Fisheries Sector in Malawi. Fisheries Integration of Society and Habitats (FISH) Project.
- Mvula S., Kachilonda D., Kanyerere G., Kachala R, Balarin J, Jamu D & Chadza W. 2016. A Guide to Participatory Fisheries Management in Malawi. Implementation Guidelines. Fisheries Integration of Society and Habitats (FISH) Project
- Mvula S., Balarin J., Jamu D & Chadza W. 2015. Gender and Youth Analysis of Four Major Lakes in Malawi. Fisheries Integration of Society and Habitats (FISH) Project
- Mvula S., Mwalukomo H, Jamu D & Chadza W. 2016. Guide to Gender Mainstreaming in FISH Project. Fisheries Integration of Society and Habitats (FISH) Project
- Mvula S., 2018. Strengthening Fisheries Governance for Improved Food Security: Policy Brief. USAID/FISH Project, Pact Publication, Lilongwe, Malawi: 10 pp.
