Last update 28 July 2014
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- UPGro Coordinator: Dr Kirsty Upton, British Geological Survey
- UPGro Programme Coordination Chair: Dr Kerstin Danert, Ask for Water GmbH
- UPGro Programme Executive Board Chair: Prof. Declan Conway, Grantham Institute on Climate Change & Environment, LSE
- Consortium Principle Investigators
- BRAVE: Prof. Rosalind Cornforth (University of Reading)
- Gro for GooD: Prof. Rob Hope (University of Reading)
- GroFutures: Prof. Richard Taylor (University College London)
- Hidden Crisis: Prof. Alan MacDonald (NERC British Geological Survey)
- T-GroUP: Prof. Jan Willem Foppen (IHE Delft)
- UPGro Knowledge Broker Team (2014-2020): Sean Furey, Dr Kerstin Danert, Prof. Richard Carter, Dr Andrew Bullock, Isaiah Esipisu, Martin Laeng, Violeta Zivanovich, Bertha Camacho, Prof. Stephen Foster, Meleesa Naughton
- UPGro Ambassadors: Dr Callist Tindimugaya, Prof. Moustapha Diene, Dr. Muna Mirghani, Ms Coletha U. Ruhamya MSc,
UPGro is proud to support GRIPP and the Global Groundwater Statement
UPGro researchers and project collaborators (Catalyst + Consortium Phase):
| Name | Organisation (during UPGro grant) |
| Dr Mahamadou KOÏTA | 2iE |
| Yahaya Nazoumou | Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey |
| Ouassa Tiekoura | Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey |
| Chaibou Ibrahim Argi | Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey |
| Boukari Elhadj Issoufou Ousman | Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey |
| Abdou Mahaman Rabilou | Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey |
| Lieselotte Tolk | Acacia Water |
| Arjen Oord | Acacia Water |
| Yohannes Aberra | Addis Ababa University |
| Yehualaeshet Tadesse | Addis Ababa University |
| Tenalem Ayenew | Addis Ababa University |
| Seifu Kebede | Addis Ababa University |
| Dessie Nedaw | Addis Ababa University |
| Behailu Berhanu | Addis Ababa University |
| Aregahegn Girma | Addis Ababa University |
| Shaaban Mgana | Ardhi University |
| Nyamboge Chacha | Ardhi University |
| Dr George Lutterodt | Central University College |
| Daniel Read, | Centre for Ecology & Hydrology |
| Sarah Ogalleh | Centre for Training and Integrated Research in Arid & Semi-Arid Lands Development |
| Dr Nebo Jovanovic | Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) |
| Giorgia Silvestri | DRIFT Rotterdam |
| Dr Roel van Raak | DRIFT Rotterdam |
| Peter Cook | Flinders University |
| Eddie Banks | Flinders University |
| Dr Demis Alamirew | Geological Survey of Ethiopia |
| Kofi Asare | Ghana Space Science Technology Institute |
| Nana Kofi | Gmet |
| Dr Michelle Kooy | IHE Delft |
| Dr Jack van de Vossenberg | IHE Delft |
| Dr Jan Willem Foppen | IHE Delft |
| Yvonne Hoitink | IHE Delft |
| Shani Haruna | Institute for Environement and Sanitation studies – University of Ghana |
| Lyla Mehta | Institute of Development Studies |
| John Thompson | Institute of Development Studies |
| Jeremy Marc Allouche | Institute of Development Studies |
| Imogen Bellwood-Howard | Institute of Development Studies |
| Charlie Dobson | Institute of Development Studies |
| Jean-Michel Vouillamoz | Institute of Research for Development |
| Guillaume Favreau | Institute of Research for Development |
| Daniela Benedicto van Dalen | International Groundwater Resources Assessment Centre |
| Narcisse Gahi | International Water and sanitation Centre – Burkina Faso |
| Kiran Chandrasekharan | International Water Management Institute |
| Karen Villholth | International Water Management Institute |
| Girma Ebrahim | International Water Management Institute |
| Gebrehaweria Gebregziabher | International Water Management Institute |
| Dr Lorna G. Okotto, | Jaramogi Oginga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) |
| Wendso Awa Agathe Ouédraogo | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) |
| Prof John Gathenya | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) |
| Prof Bancy Mati | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) |
| Prof. Joy Obando | Kenyatta University |
| Mary Makokha | Kenyatta University |
| Dr Sampson Oduro-Kwarteng | Kwame Nkrumah Uni of Science & Tech |
| Cristina Talens | Lorna Young Foundation |
| Prof. Lennart Olsson | Lund University |
| Dr Maryam Nastar | Lund University |
| Prof. Frank Kansiime | Makerere University |
| Michael Owor | Makerere University |
| Joseph Okullo | Makerere University |
| Joel Kinobe | Makerere University |
| Felece Katusiime | Makerere University |
| Dr Robinah Kulabako | Makerere University |
| Dr Philip Nyenje | Makerere University |
| Prof.Kifle Woldearegay | Mekelle University |
| Martes Agujetas Peréz | MetaMeta Research |
| Frank van Steenbergen | MetaMeta Research |
| Asefa Kumssa Afeta | MetaMeta Research |
| Hezron Philipo | Ministry of Water and Irrigation / sokoine University of Agriculture |
| Francis Andorful | National Youth Employment Program |
| Dr Revocatus Machunda | Nelson Mandela African Institute NMAIST |
| Dr Hans Charles Komakech | Nelson Mandela African Institute NMAIST |
| Nicholas Robins | NERC British Geological Survey |
| Marianne Stuart | NERC British Geological Survey |
| Lorraine Field | NERC British Geological Survey |
| Jennifer Bearcock | NERC British Geological Survey |
| Dr Pauline Smedley | NERC British Geological Survey |
| Dr Dan Lapworth | NERC British Geological Survey |
| Brighid O’Dochartaigh | NERC British Geological Survey |
| Prof. Alan MacDonald | NERC British Geological Survey |
| Paul Wilson | NERC British Geological Survey |
| Mr Matt Ascott | NERC British Geological Survey |
| Jonathan Duncan Mackay | NERC British Geological Survey |
| James Sorensen | NERC British Geological Survey |
| Jade Ward | NERC British Geological Survey |
| Helen Bonsor | NERC British Geological Survey |
| Donald John MacAllister | NERC British Geological Survey |
| David Macdonald | NERC British Geological Survey |
| Dan Lapworth | NERC British Geological Survey |
| Christopher Jackson | NERC British Geological Survey |
| Alan MacDonald | NERC British Geological Survey |
| Dr Sharon Velasquez-Orta | Newcastle University |
| Dr Liz Oughton, | Newcastle University |
| Dr Jaime Amezaga, | Newcastle University |
| Dr Geoff Parkin, | Newcastle University |
| Claire Furlong | Newcastle University |
| Honorata Blass Mselle | NM-AIST |
| Miriam Denis Le Sieve | ODI |
| Motuma Tolosa | Oromia Irrigation Development Authority |
| Roger Calow | Overseas Development Institute ODI |
| Florence Pichon | Overseas Development Institute ODI |
| Eva Ludi | Overseas Development Institute ODI |
| Lucas Kapama Godwin | Pangani Basin Water Board |
| Halimu Shauri, | Pwani University |
| Dr Rachel Cassidy | Queen’s University Belfast |
| Dr Jean-Christophe Comte | Queen’s University Belfast |
| Prof. Richard Carter | Richard Carter Associates Ltd |
| Willy Sasaka | Rural Focus Ltd. (RFL) |
| Suleiman Mwakurya | Rural Focus Ltd. (RFL) |
| Sidney Mwapahe | Rural Focus Ltd. (RFL) |
| Mike Lane | Rural Focus Ltd. (RFL) |
| Michael Thomas | Rural Focus Ltd. (RFL) |
| Fauzia Mumbua Swaleh | Rural Focus Ltd. (RFL) |
| Calvince Wara | Rural Focus Ltd. (RFL) |
| Hamidou Barry | SNAPE |
| Johnson Gudaga | Sokoine University of Agriculture |
| Japhet Kashaigili | Sokoine University of Agriculture |
| Ibrahimu Mjemah | Sokoine University of Agriculture |
| Doris Greyson Gama | Sokoine University of Agriculture |
| Devotha Mosha | Sokoine University of Agriculture |
| Prof. Andrew Tarimo | Sokoine University of Agriculture |
| Dr Jenny Grönwall | Stockholm International Water Institute |
| Francis Ediau, | TEDDO |
| David Etama | TEDDO |
| Daniel Emadu, | TEDDO |
| Andrew Alemu, | TEDDO |
| Boniface Kiteme, | Training and Research Support Centre |
| Jennifer Isoke | Uganda Christian University |
| Prof Jesus Carrera | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
| Prof Emilio Custodio | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
| Núria Ferrer Ramos | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
| Dr Xavier, Sanchez-Vila | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
| Dr Daniel Fernàndez-Garcia | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
| Dr Albert Folch | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
| Assoumane Abdoussalami Maiguizo | Université Abdou Moumouni de Niamey |
| Valerie Kotchoni | Universite Abomey-Calavi, Benin |
| Fabrice Lawson | Universite Abomey-Calavi, Benin |
| Kassim Ibrahim | Université des Comores |
| Ibrahim Mohamed, | Université des Comores |
| Hamidou Soule | Université des Comores |
| Souleye Wade | University Cheick Anta Diop |
| Souleye Wade | University Cheick Anta Diop |
| Simon Damkjaer | University College London |
| Richard Taylor | University College London |
| Mohammad Shamsudduha | University College London |
| Dr Willy Burgess | University College London |
| Dr Katherine Homewood | University College London |
| David Seddon | University College London |
| Lissie Liddie | University of Cambridge |
| Dr Richard Fenner | University of Cambridge |
| Simon Melchioly | University of Dar es Salaam |
| Isaac Marobhe, | University of Dar es Salaam |
| Prof Moshood Tijani, | University of Ibadan |
| Ibrahim Goni | University of Maiduguri |
| Dr Ibrahim Goni, | University of Maiduguri |
| Abba Gana Shettima | University of Maiduguri |
| Theresa Mkandawire | University of Malawi |
| Patrick Makuluni | University of Malawi |
| Prince Mleta | University of Malawi |
| Kondwani Farai Chikadza | University of Malawi |
| Gloria Gwengweya | University of Malawi |
| Dyson Moses | University of Malawi |
| Dr Geoffrey Chavula | University of Malawi |
| Dr Geoffrey Chavula | University of Malawi |
| Dr Evance Mwathunga | University of Malawi |
| Chikondi Shaba | University of Malawi |
| Maman Sani Abdou Babaye | University of Maradi |
| Letizia Fumagalli | University of Milano Biococca |
| Gayane Faye | University of Milano Biococca |
| Francesco Fava | University of Milano Biococca |
| Dr Fabio Fussi | University of Milano Biococca |
| Prof Daniel Olago | University of Nairobi |
| Julius Odida | University of Nairobi |
| Benjamin Ngatcha | University of Ngaoundere |
| Wennegouda Jean Pierre SANDWIDI | University of Ouagadougou |
| Susanna Goodall | University of Oxford |
| Saskia Nowicki | University of Oxford |
| Pulkit Sharma | University of Oxford |
| Prof David Bradley | University of Oxford |
| Patrick Thomson | University of Oxford |
| Nancy Gladstone | University of Oxford |
| Mike Edmunds | University of Oxford |
| Johanna Koehler | University of Oxford |
| Jacob Katuva | University of Oxford |
| Heloise G. Marais | University of Oxford |
| Farah Colchester | University of Oxford |
| Dr Rob Hope | University of Oxford |
| Dr Katrina Charles | University of Oxford |
| Dr David Clifton | University of Oxford |
| Dr Caitlin McElroy | University of Oxford |
| Dr Achut Manandhar | University of Oxford |
| MacKenzie Dove | University of Reading |
| Henny Osbahr | University of Reading |
| Grace Labeodon | University of Reading |
| Galine Yanon | University of Reading |
| Emily Black | University of Reading |
| Dr Rosalind Cornforth | University of Reading |
| Anne Verhoef | University of Reading |
| Jacob Myers | University of Reading |
| Heather Plumpton | University of Reading |
| Elena Tarnavsky | University of Reading |
| Olivier Banton, | University of Reunion Island/University of Avignon |
| Jean-Lambert Join | University of Reunion Island/University of Avignon |
| Prof. Frances Cleaver | University of Sheffield |
| Naomi Oates | University of Sheffield |
| Luke Whaley | University of Sheffield |
| Dr James Wright | University of Southampton |
| Stephen Pedley | University of Surrey |
| Martin Todd | University of Sussex |
| Dr Tamiru Abiye | University of Witwatersrand |
| Daniel Nkhuwa | University of Zambia |
| Daina Mdimbu, | University of Zimbabwe |
| Joseph Okotto-Okotto | Victoria Institute for Research on Environment and Development International (VIRED) |
| Dr William Agyekum | Water Research Institute (CSIR) |
| Dr Emmanuel Obuobie, | Water Research Institute (CSIR) |
| Dr Collins Okrah | Water Research Institute (CSIR) |
| Zinash Kefale | WaterAid Ethiopia |
| Tsegureda Abraham | WaterAid Ethiopia |
| Misganu Enkossa | WaterAid Ethiopia |
| Gossa Wolde | WaterAid Ethiopia |
| Bethlehem Mengistu | WaterAid Ethiopia |
| Sella Jumbo | WaterAid Malawi |
| Lughano Mogha | WaterAid Malawi |
| Lawrence Kamzati | WaterAid Malawi |
| Philips Okot | WaterAid Uganda |
| Patrick Mecak | WaterAid Uganda |
| Jacinta Nekesa | WaterAid Uganda |
| Grace Alupo | WaterAid Uganda |
| Gloria Berochan | WaterAid Uganda |
| Vincent Casey | WaterAid UK |
| Hannah Crichton-Smith | WaterAid UK |
| Moses Opua | WEDA |
| Maimbo Malesu, | World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) |
| Jan der Leeuw, | World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) |
| Dr Eike Luedeling | World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) |
| Alex Oduor, | World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) |
| Sembeyawo Banda | |
| Assefa Eyassu |
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