Aime Sandrine Uwase is a plant taxonomist, conservation biologist, and Research Fellow at the Center of Excellence in Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management (CoEB), where she also manages collections at the National Herbarium of Rwanda. She is a master's student in Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resource Management at the University of Rwanda. Sandrine’s research focuses on plant systematics, DNA barcoding, and the conservation of Rwanda’s native flora, particularly orchids. She has led several field expeditions in Rwanda’s protected areas, including Nyungwe and Gishwati-Mukura National Parks, contributing to biodiversity documentation, species discovery, and ex-situ
conservation efforts. Her current work emphasizes the use of molecular tools such as eDNA and phylogenetics to understand species relationships and promote science-based conservation strategies. Sandrine is also engaged in policy dialogues on climate change and biodiversity and is committed to mentoring young botanists and fostering local capacity in plant taxonomy and conservation. She is a member of the IUCN Species Survival
Commission (SSC) Group – Eastern Africa Plant Red List Authority, contributing to regional red-listing efforts and plant conservation assessments.