Oct 21, 2020
Start and Go is Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one with the people shaping our world, hosted by Archie Tucker, VP for Marketing, Communication & Advancement.
AAMU's reputation as a nationwide leader in Forestry Management should come as no surprise after listening to Dr. Kosma Naka talk about the program (the only accredited program of its kind among all HBCUs), the successes of students and alumni, and their partnership with the USDA Forestry Service. And don't forget the AAMU Fire Dawgs, our real-life, self-sustained firefighting team of students!
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Guest Bio
Kozma Naka graduated from the Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania in 1984 with a B.S. in Forest Engineering. He received a M.S. degree in Computer-Science from the University of Tirana in 1986 and a Ph. D. degree in Forestry and Wood Products from Virginia Tech in 1998.
Dr. Naka is currently an Associate Professor of Forest Operations at Alabama A&M University. He teaches Forest Mensuration, Forest Operations, Wood Products, and Forestry Field Techniques. His research includes timber/biomass harvesting, utilization, and impact, hardwood management, and agroforestry. He is a member of the Society of American Foresters, Forest Products Society, Alabama Forestry Council, and Alabama Forestry Association.
Dr. Naka resides in Huntsville with his wife Enkela who is a social worker and an Alabama A&M graduate. They have two adult children: Gilda, and Peter.