Biography
Sabrina Dookie is an ecologist and research scientist in mangrove ecosystem dynamics and coastal management. She has over fourteen (14) years of experience in the teaching and delivery of science education and currently serves as a lecturer within the Department of Biology. She holds a Master of Science degree (Forest Biology) and is currently a final year doctoral candidate at the University of Guyana School of Graduate Studies (Faculty of Natural Sciences) pursuing a PhD in Biodiversity. ‘As a research scientist, environmentalist, and ecologist, I seek opportunities to actively pursue research which furthers my area of expertise, and take an increased responsibility in the development, conservation, and protection of Guyana’s natural resources for security, sustainability, and the maintenance of biodiversity. As an educator, my mission is to foster a comprehensive understanding, expression, and application of biological sciences that benefit both the environment and society as a whole." Sabrina has co-authored articles in several respectable peer-reviewed journals and has presented her findings at numerous research conferences and scientific symposiums. Her research interests include mangrove ecosystem dynamics, ecological landscapes, mangrove soil and water ecology,
mangrove microbiology, mangrove carbon storage capacity, and mangrove ecophysiology.
Teaching
- BIO2106: Biology of Plants
- BIO2107: Biology of Microorganisms
- BIO2100: Laboratory and Field Biology III
- BIO3110: Biochemistry II
- BIO4200: Capstone Research Project
- BIO4205: Internship
Selected Publications
1. Dookie, S., Jaikishun, S. & Ansari, A.A. (2024). Coastal carbon storage in degraded, natural, and restored mangrove ecosystems of Guyana. Southern Forests: A Journal of Forest Science. https://doi.org/10.2989/20702620.2024.2377678.
2. Dookie, S., Jaikishun S., & Ansari, A.A. (2024). Interactions between mangrove soil, water, and microbes in degraded, natural, and restored tropical coastline ecosystems. Biodiversity. (25)(1), 21-41. https://doi.org/10.1080/14888386.2023.2301283
3. Dookie, S., Jaikishun, S., & Ansari, A. A. (2024). Stomatal dimensions of Laguncularia racemosa leaves in restored and degraded mangrove ecosystems (2024). Botany Letters, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/23818107.2023.2301597
4. Dookie, S., Jaikishun, S., & Ansari, A. A. (2023). Mangrove tree growth, diversity, and distribution in tropical coastline ecosystems. Biodiversity Journal, 14(4), 775–789, DOI: https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2023.14.4.775.789
5. Dookie, S., Jaikishun, S., & Ansari, A. A. (2023). Morphological traits and chlorophyll content of Laguncularia racemosa leaves in two ecosystem types along the coastline of Guyana. Biodiversity Journal, 14(4), 571–584. https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2023.14.4.571.584
6. Dookie, S., Jaikishun, S., & Ansari, A. A. (2023). Avicennia germinans leaf traits in degraded, restored, and natural mangrove ec systems of Guyana. Plant-Environment Interactions. https://doi.org/10.1002/pei3.10126
7. Dookie, S., Jaikishun, S., & Ansari, A. A. (2023). The Influence of Soil-Water Relations in Mangrove Forests on Ecosystem Balance. World Environment, 13(1), 9–28. http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.env.20231301.02.html
8. Dookie, S., Jaikishun, S. & Ansari, A.A. (2022). Soil and water relations in mangrove ecosystems in Guyana. Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes 0:0, pages 1-25. https://doi.org/10.1080/24749508.2022.2142186
9. Dookie, S., Jaikishun, S. & Ansari, A. A. (2022). A comparative study of mangroves in degraded, natural, and restored ecosystems in Guyana, Biodiversity, 23:2, 40-48, DOI:
10.1080/14888386.2022.2107570
Grants/fellowships/ Awards:
1. World Wildlife Fund (WWF) (DC, DC, US), 2021; $1800 (USD) Grant Number: UGUFWWF0017 Research Funded: A comparative study of degraded, natural, and restored mangrove ecosystems in Guyana.
2. National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI), 2021; $1000 USD Research Funded: Soil – Water relations in mangrove ecosystems.