born 1982 in Ethiopia
Academic Education
since 2010
Ph.D. student at the IAG
2007 - 2009
M.Sc. Tropical Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology and Environmental Management, TU Darmstadt, Germany
2000 - 2004
B.Sc. Land Resources Management and Environmental Protection, Mekelle University, Ethiopia
Professional Development
2003
Practical attachment in a collaborative project between the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and Mekelle University, Ethiopia
2004 - 2006
Graduate Assistant, Mekelle University, Ethiopia
2006 - 2007
Assistant Lecturer, Mekelle University, Ethiopia
Unpublished research works
Isotope and Hydrochemical study of the Wasia Biyadh and Aruma Aquifrs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with special focus on Elevated Nitrate levels
The effect of Highly Saline water on the Analysis of Deuterium and Oxygen-18.
Community based irrigation Management in the Tekeze Basin, Case study of three small earth dam irrigation schemes, Tigray, Ethiopia.
Evaluation and mapping of irrigation induced soil salinity distribution in small earth dam irrigation scheme, Tigray, Ethiopia.
“Bolet”- a unique soil type in southern Ethiopia, its potential and local use.
Awards
Great distinction in the Bachelor’s degree from Mekelle University
Honorary certificate from Mekelle University for outstanding academic performance in the academic year 2001/02
Very great distinction in the Ethiopian School Leaving certificate
