Sitotaw Erena | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Sitotaw Erena | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

 

Dr at Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

Sitotaw Haile Erena, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Center for Food Security Studies, College of Development Studies, Addis Ababa University, specializing in environmental planning. His expertise lies in mitigating urban and peri-urban flood hazards through flood mapping, vulnerability assessment, and landscape-based management strategies. With a robust academic background from Ethiopian and international universities, he has conducted extensive research and published numerous papers on flood risk analysis, urban flood vulnerability, and environmental management. Sitotaw also leads impactful projects in environmental and social compliance audits, demonstrating his commitment to sustainable development in Ethiopia.

 

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šŸŒŸQualification

PhD in Environmental Planning Mitigating and Adapting to urban and peri-urban flood hazards through flood mapping, vulnerability assessment and landscape based management strategies

šŸ’¼Work Experience

March 24, 2023 – Present Assistant Professor Center for Food Security Studies (CFSS), College of Development Studies, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia Teaching and Research. March 2019 ā€“ March 23, 2023 Assistant Professor Haramaya University, Ethiopia Teaching and Research. August 10, 2010 – October 2013 Haramaya University, Ethiopia Teaching and Research Lecturer High school teacher Gute High School, East Wollega zone, Wayyu Tuka Woreda, Ethiopia Teaching

 

šŸŽ“Education and Training

October 2013 – March 2019 Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Planning Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building, construction and City Development (EiABC), Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. September 11, 2008 – July 22, 2010 Master of Art in Geography and Environmental Studies Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. September 11, 2000 – July 29, 2004 Bachelor of Education in Geography Dilla University, Ethiopia

šŸ§‘ā€šŸ”¬Research Experience

  • Detailed list of research projects and publications available upon request

Publications Top NotesšŸ“

 

  • Title: Impacts of Land Use/Land Cover Changes on the Hydrology of the Fafan Catchment Ethiopia
    Authors: Amare, M.T., Demissie, S.T., Beza, S.A., Erena, S.H.
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis
    Volume: 8(1)
    Article Number: 10

 

  • Title: Flood vulnerability mapping and local mitigation strategies: The case of Adama City, Ethiopia
    Authors: Erena, S.H., Reddy, R.U., Wodnimu, M.A., Mohamed, A.
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Urban Climate
    Volume: 55
    Article Number: 101906

 

  • Title: Land Cover Change Detection and Prediction in the Fafan Catchment of Ethiopia
    Authors: Amare, M.T., Demissie, S.T., Beza, S.A., Erena, S.H.
    Year: 2023
    Journal: Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis
    Volume: 7(2)
    Article Number: 19

 

  • Title: Customers’ satisfaction towards Addis Ababa City’s minibus taxi service
    Authors: Deyas, G.T., Woldeamanuel, M.G., Erena, S.H.
    Year: 2023
    Journal: Heliyon
    Volume: 9(11)
    Article Number: e22102

 

  • Title: Spatiotemporal trends of NDVI and its response to climate variability in the Abbay River Basin, Ethiopia
    Authors: Hussien, K., Kebede, A., Mekuriaw, A., Beza, S.A., Erena, S.H.
    Year: 2023
    Journal: Heliyon
    Volume: 9(3)
    Article Number: e14113

 

  • Title: Determinant factors hinder urban structure plan implementation: The case of Nekemte Town, Ethiopia
    Authors: Negeri, M.D., Guta, M.S., Erena, S.H.
    Year: 2023
    Journal: Heliyon
    Volume: 9(3)
    Article Number: e13448

 

  • Title: Modelling spatiotemporal trends of land use land cover dynamics in the Abbay River Basin, Ethiopia
    Authors: Hussien, K., Kebede, A., Mekuriaw, A., Asfaw Beza, S., Haile Erena, S.
    Year: 2023
    Journal: Modeling Earth Systems and Environment
    Volume: 9(1)
    Pages: 347ā€“376

 

Hossein Mousavi | Hydrology | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Hossein Mousavi | Hydrology | Best Researcher Award

I hold a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) from Amirkabir University of Technology, where I researched Lake Urmia’s climate impact and Middle Eastern dust-climate interactions, resulting in publications in ISI journals and Science of the Total Environment. My expertise includes hydrology, water resources management, data science, Python programming, and remote sensing. A member of the European Geosciences Union and the Sustainable Development Office at my university, I am dedicated to advancing water resources management and sustainability, leveraging my diverse skills and strong academic background to address critical water-related challenges.

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šŸ”¬ Research and Innovations:

Completed/Ongoing Research Projects: 6 completed & 2 ongoing research projectsCitation Index: 41 citations / Google ScholarConsultancy/Industry Projects: 0 ProjectsBooks Published (ISBN): 0 BookPatents Published/Under Process: 0 PatentJournals Published (SCI, Scopus, etc.): 4 Journals PublishedEditorial Appointments: 1 Peer Review activity for Water Resources ResearchCollaborations: Professional Memberships: Member of European Geosciences Union (EGU), Iran’s National Elites Foundation & Amirkabir University of Technology Office of SustainabilityAreas of Research: Climate change, Hydrology, Dust, Large Lakes, Geotechnics, Water Resources ManagementAward Category Preference: Best Researcher Award, Young Scientist Award

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Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  • Dust and climate interactions in the Middle East: Spatio-temporal analysis of aerosol optical depth and climatic variables
    • Journal: Science of The Total Environment
    • Publication Date: 2024-06
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172176
    • Contributors: Hossein Mousavi, Davood Moshir Panahi, Zahra Kalantari

 

  • Investigating the Impact of Large Lakes on Local Precipitation: Case Study of Lake Urmia, Iran
    • Journal: Water
    • Publication Date: 2024-04-27
    • DOI: 10.3390/w16091250
    • Contributors: Hossein Mousavi, Amirhossein Dehghanipour, Carla Ferreira, Zahra Kalantari

 

  • How Does Climate Variability Affect Dust Trend in the Middle East?
    • Conference: EGU General Assembly 2024
    • Publication Date: 2024-03-08
    • DOI: 10.5194/egusphere-egu24-7356
    • Contributors: Hossein Mousavi, Davood Moshir Panahi, Zahra Kalantari

 

  • Effect of embedment depth on the rocking isolation behavior of foundations: an experimental and numerical study
    • Journal: Arabian Journal of Geosciences
    • Publication Date: 2022-02
    • DOI: 10.1007/s12517-022-09570-w
    • Contributors: Hossein Mousavi

 

  • Effects of Water Level Decline in Lake Urmia, Iran, on Local Climate Conditions
    • Journal: Water
    • Publication Date: 2020-07
    • DOI: 10.3390/w12082153
    • Contributors: Amirhossein Dehghanipour, Davood Moshir Panahi, Hossein Mousavi, Zahra Kalantari, Massoud Tajrishy

 

Sajjad Rahimi-Moghaddam | Crop modeling | Young Scientist Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Sajjad Rahimi-Moghaddam | Crop modeling |Young Scientist Award

Assist Prof Dr. Lorestan University, Iran

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ”¬Dedicated Assistant Professor at Lorestan University, specializing in Production Engineering and Plant Genetics. Holds a Ph.D. in Agroecology, focusing on climate change effects on maize yield. Recognized for academic excellence, ranking first in master’s exams and fifth in the Ph.D. exam. Published in renowned journals, contributing to the understanding of agro-climatic impacts on crop yields. Skilled in research and modeling, with a track record of closing yield gaps in crops. Committed to advancing agricultural science and bridging the gap between agronomic and genetic factors for sustainable crop production.Ā šŸŒŸ

 

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šŸŒ¾Current Position

Assistant Professor, Department of Production Engineering and Plant Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran.

šŸŽ“Educational Background

PhD: Agroecology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran Thesis: Modeling the effects of climate change on maize (Zea mays L.) yield in Khuzestan province: Adaptation strategies Supervisors: Dr. Jafar Kambouzia and Dr. Reza Deihimfard. MSc: Agroecology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran Thesis: Determination of genetic coefficients of some maize cultivars in Iran to be applied in crop simulation models Supervisors: Dr. Reza Deihimfard and Dr. Saeid Soufizadeh Advisors: Dr. Jafar Kambouzia and Dr. Farhad Nazariyan Firuzabadi BA: Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Lorestan University, Iran

šŸ†Academic Honors:

First Rank in the master exam trends of agroecology in 2011 among 6035 participants. First Rank in the master exam trends of agronomy in 2011 among 6035 participants. Twelfth Rank in the final round of the sixteenth Olympiad in agricultural engineering (Iran) and won a scholarship in 2011. Fifth Rank in the PhD exam trends of agroecology in 2013 among 800 participants.

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  • Adaptation strategies to lessen negative impact of climate change on grain maize under hot climatic conditions: A model-based assessment
    • Authors: S Rahimi-Moghaddam, J Kambouzia, R Deihimfard
    • Journal: Agricultural and Forest Meteorology
    • Year: 2018
    • Volume: 253
    • Pages: 1-14
    • Citations: 68

 

  • Risk assessment of frost damage to sugar beet simulated under cold and semi-arid environments
    • Authors: R Deihimfard, S Rahimi-Moghaddam, K Chenu
    • Journal: International Journal of Biometeorology
    • Year: 2019
    • Pages: 511-521
    • Citations: 28

 

  • Future climate change could reduce irrigated and rainfed wheat water footprint in arid environments
    • Authors: R Deihimfard, S Rahimi-Moghaddam, B Collins, K Azizi
    • Journal: Science of the Total Environment
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 807
    • Pages: 150991
    • Citations: 27

 

  • Towards withholding irrigation regimes and drought-resistant genotypes as strategies to increase canola production in drought-prone environments: A modeling approach
    • Authors: S Rahimi-Moghaddam, H Eyni-Nargeseh, SAK Ahmadi, K Azizi
    • Journal: Agricultural Water Management
    • Year: 2021
    • Volume: 243
    • Pages: 106487
    • Citations: 25

 

  • Analysis of growth functions that can increase irrigated wheat yield under climate change
    • Authors: H Eyniā€Nargeseh, R Deihimfard, S Rahimiā€Moghaddam, …
    • Journal: Meteorological Applications
    • Year: 2020
    • Volume: 27
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: e1804
    • Citations: 20