Dr Buster Mogonong is a Scientist at the Institute of Natural Resources (INR), under the Healthy Ecosystems theme, contributing to research that integrates Earth Observation, hydrology, environmental monitoring, and socio-ecological systems analysis. He contributes to projects that apply geospatial technologies, including remote sensing and drone-based data, to derive actionable environmental information. He is also a certified Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) drone pilot, integrating Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technologies into environmental research and catchment monitoring. Part of his work includes developing web-based water quality monitoring tools and modelling approaches for hydrological processes in ungauged river systems.

His research interests span the fields of Earth Observation, Remote Sensing, GIS, Ecology, Hydrology, and Socio-Ecological Systems. He enjoys working with remotely sensed data to answer ecological research questions across different disciplines. The availability of current and historical satellite imagery, along with the growing use of UAVs, has driven his interest in understanding patterns of change in landscapes through space and time, particularly using time series analysis.

Buster has a passion for contributing to the field of science through capacity building and has published scientific work in reputable local and international journals. As his career grows, he continues to strengthen collaborations with other institutions.