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Alétia Chapman

I am a registered Professional Natural Scientist currently working as an Environmental Specialist at the National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa in Sasolburg. I graduated from the University of Stellenbosch with an MSc (Zoology).
With my background in ecotoxicology I worked at the Rand Water Board as an analyst and later a Scientist in the Hydrobiology laboratory. I then took up a position as Assistant Director Toxicity Monitoring at the then Department of Water Affairs and Forestry before successfully establishing an environmental consulting company that provides technology-based solutions to enhance ecological services by drawing upon expertise in the fields of environmental stress ecology, biodiversity and risk. I
enjoy photography and painting and share my birding passion with my husband, who is also a Scientist, and 5 year old; I have a growing interest in snakes, thanks to my 13 year old.

Alétia Chapman

Alétia Chapman, Professional Natural Scientist currently working as an Environmental Specialist     

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