Evans Kamwi Simasiku is a Fisheries Senior Specialist with more than 20 years of experience of research in fisheries, aquaculture, inland fisheries policy reform, and project management. He played a key role in the establishment and development of fish reserves along the Zambezi/Chobe River. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Fisheries and Natural Resources (University of Namibia); Postgraduate Honours degree in Zoology (University of Cape Town); Master's in Fisheries Ichthyology (Rhodes University); and a Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences (University of Namibia). His professional career includes working as a fisheries technician, biologist, and senior biologist at the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resource (MFMR) and is currently serving as a senior Lecturer and Head for the Department of Wildlife Management and Tourism Studies at the University of Namibia. His research interest focus is based on freshwater fish biology, ecology, and the social-economic aspects of riparian riverine communities.