Mr. Birhanu Tadesa | Geospatial technology Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Birhanu Tadesa , Birhanu Tadesa, Lecturer, Wollega University , Ethiopia

Birhanu Tadesa Edosa, an accomplished geospatial scientist, holds a BSc in Geo-Information Science from Wallaga University and an MSc in Geoinformatics Engineering from Adama Science and Technology University. With over eight years of experience in both theoretical and practical applications of geospatial technology, Birhanu is proficient in a wide array of software, including ArcGIS, ERDAS, QGIS, and more. His research spans various critical areas such as land use/cover change, landslide hazard assessment, and groundwater potential zonation. Birhanu has published multiple papers in esteemed journals and is actively engaged in ongoing research projects. His dedication to advancing geospatial analysis is further evidenced by his numerous certifications and contributions to the academic community. Birhanu is based in Naqamte, Ethiopia, and is passionate about leveraging geospatial technology to address environmental and societal challenges.

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🎓Education:

Birhanu Tadesa Edosa holds a BSc in Geo-Information Science (GIS) from Wallaga University, where he graduated in 2015 with a GPA of 3.63. He further advanced his education by earning an MSc in Geoinformatics Engineering from Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU) in 2019, achieving a GPA of 3.69.

🏢Work Experience:

Birhanu Tadesa Edosa boasts over eight years of experience in geospatial technology, encompassing both theoretical and practical applications. He is proficient in a wide range of geospatial software, including ArcGIS, ERDAS, QGIS, IDRIS, SWAT, ILWIS, Wolf Pack, Spectro Survey, Surfer, Geosoft, GWR, PCI Geomatica, iP2win, TerrSet, as well as basic computer applications such as MS-Word, MS-Excel, and MS-Access. His research and project experience spans critical areas such as land use/cover change analysis, landslide hazard assessment, groundwater potential zonation, and various other geospatial analysis projects.

🏆Awards and Recognitions:

Birhanu Tadesa Edosa has earned several certifications in his field, including Cartography from ESRI on May 8, 2024, and Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS from the University of California, DAVIS, on March 14, 2024. He also completed Getting Started with CyberGIS from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on March 15, 2024, GIS Applications Across Industries from the University of California, DAVIS, on March 21, 2024, and Drones for Environmental Science from Duke University on March 19, 2024. Additionally, he holds a Security Risk Management Essentials Certificate from Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation dated December 22, 2022, and a Project Management Essentials Certificate from the same institution dated December 24, 2022. His commitment to excellence is further highlighted by his Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing from the Journal of Experimental Agriculture International on October 10, 2023,

Publication Top Notes:

Spatiotemporal assessment of land use land cover change, driving forces, and consequences using geospatial techniques: The case of Naqamte city and hinterland, western Ethiopia
- Authors: BT Edosa, MD Nagasa
- Journal: Environmental Challenges, 2024, 14, 100830
- Citations: 4
Groundwater potential zonation using VES and GIS techniques: A case study of Weserbi Guto catchment in Sululta, Oromia, Ethiopia
- Authors: D Dhinsa, F Tamiru, B Tadesa
- Journal: Heliyon, 2022, 8(8)
- Citations: 4
Urban growth assessment using machine learning algorithms, GIS techniques, and its impact on biodiversity: The case of Sululta sub-city, Central Oromia, Ethiopia
- Authors: BT Edosa, MG Erena, BN Wolteji, GT Werati, MD Nagasa
- Journal: City and Environment Interactions, 2024, 23, 100151