Wenhao Li | Water Management | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Wenhao Li |  Water Management | Best Researcher Award

Director at Shihezi University, China

Prof. Dr. Wenhao Li is a renowned expert in arid zone water-saving irrigation and a leading figure in agricultural water resource engineering. He is among the first batch of young top talents recognized by the Ministry of Water Resources and is part of the “3152” top talents program at Shihezi University. He currently serves as the Secretary of the Agricultural Water Resources Engineering Department at the College of Water Resources and Architectural Engineering, Deputy Director of the Corps Key Laboratory of Modern Water-Saving Irrigation, and Director of the Key Laboratory of Agricultural Water-Saving Irrigation in Arid Zone Oasis.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • B.Eng. in Agricultural Water Conservancy Projects, Shihezi University (2008–2012)

  • M.Eng. in Agricultural Water and Soil Engineering, Shihezi University (2012–2015)

  • Ph.D. (ongoing) in Agricultural Water and Soil Engineering, China Agricultural University (2020–2024)

🧑‍🏫 Current Roles:

  • Secretary, Dept. of Agricultural Water Conservancy Engineering

  • Associate Professor, School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Shihezi University

  • Deputy Director, Corps Key Laboratory of Modern Water-Saving Irrigation

  • Director, Key Lab of Agricultural Water-Saving Irrigation in Arid Zone Oasis

  • Member, Communist Party of China

🔬 Research Focus:

Agricultural Water & Soil Engineering

  • Simulation and coordinated regulation of water–fertilizer–salt coupling

  • Eco-environmental impacts in water-saving irrigation systems

🧪 Projects & Funding:

  • 🧾 2 National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) projects

  • 🛠️ 15+ scientific research projects (R&D programs, consulting projects, and special topics)

  • Total funding exceeds RMB 5 million

📚 Academic Output:

  • 📝 24 peer-reviewed papers

  • 📘 2 academic monographs

  • 🧾 13 authorized patents

  • 💻 3 software copyrights

  • 📏 1 technical standard

🏆 Honors & Awards:

  • 🥇 7 provincial and ministerial science & technology awards

    • Including 2 First Prizes of the Corps S&T Progress Award

  • 🧑‍🎓 Outstanding Instructor, National Water Conservancy Innovation Competition

  • 🏅 Shihezi University Youth May Fourth Medal

  • 🏆 Teaching achievement awards (Provincial ×2, University-level ×2)

🌐 Academic & Professional Affiliations:

  • 🌟 Young Top Talent, Ministry of Water Resources

  • 🌟 “3152” Top Talent, Shihezi University

  • 🧑‍🎓 Mentor, Central Committee of the Communist Youth League

  • 📘 Editorial Board Member, Journal of Drainage and Irrigation Machinery Engineering

  • 💧 Vice President & Secretary General, Shihezi Water Conservancy & Hydropower Society

  • 👨‍🔬 Member, China Agricultural Soil and Water Engineering Committee

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • 📚 Total Publications: 99

  • 📈 Total Citations: 1,327 (from 1,039 citing documents)

  • 🔢 h-index: 21

Publication Top Notes:

  • Long-term mulched drip irrigation enhances cotton yield by improving soil quality, microbial community structure, and N conversion
    Agricultural Water Management

  • Effect of dynamic pressure and emitter type on irrigation and fertigation uniformity of drip irrigation systems
    Agricultural Water Management

  • Invisible threats in soil: Microplastic pollution and its effects on soil health and plant growth
    (Review)

  • Leveraging Immersive Digital Twins and AI-Driven Decision Support Systems for Sustainable Water Reserves Management: A Conceptual Framework
    Sustainability (Switzerland)

  • Tillage With Straw Returning Promotes Soil Functional Microbiomes and Nitrogen Transformation to Increase Cotton Yield
    Land Degradation & Development

  • Spatial–Temporal Dynamics and Drivers of Crop Water Footprint in Xinjiang, China
    Agronomy

  • Spatio-temporal evolution and simulation of soil salinization in typical oasis water-saving irrigation area based on long series data
    Agricultural Water Management

  • Uncovering soil preferential flow induced by different drip irrigation emitter settings: Insights integrating wetting-fronts image variability, HYDRUS-2D, and active region model
    Catena

  • Consecutive high-efficient water-saving irrigation increases crop yield and decreases soil salinity through reconstructing rhizosphere soil bacterial communities
    Science of the Total Environment

 

 

Joyce Abrafi Opoku | Sustainable Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Joyce Abrafi Opoku | Sustainable Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Seventh-day Adventist College of Education, Asokore- Koforidua, Ghana

Joyce Abrafi Opoku is the Director of Professional Development, Research, and International Relations at the Seventh-day Adventist College of Education in Asokore-Koforidua, Ghana. With a research focus on sustainable agriculture and the propagation of difficult-to-propagate plant species, she has contributed significantly to applied agricultural science. Ms. Opoku has authored four publications and participated in additional collaborative research projects. Her dedication has earned her several recognitions, including the “Best Institutional Farmer” award in 2017 and both the “Principal’s Excellence Award” and “Milestone Achievement Award” in 2024. She has served in key academic and administrative roles, including Dean of Students’ Affairs, Head of the Science Department, and Unit Head of Agriculture. A committed member of several professional bodies, including the Horticultural Society of Ghana and the Agricultural Science Teachers’ Association of Ghana, Ms. Opoku continues to advance agricultural education and practice through research and leadership.

Profile:

🧪 Research Focus:

Joyce Abrafi Opoku’s research centers on the use of organic resources for sustainable agriculture and the enhancement of propagation methods for challenging plant species. Her contributions bridge scientific practice and community agriculture.

🏆 Achievements:

  • Best Institutional Farmer Award (2017) – National Farmer’s Day, New Juabeng North Municipality 🚜

  • Principal’s Excellence Award (2024) 🎓

  • Milestone Achievement Award (2024) 🌟

  • Authored four publications and contributed to additional works in progress 📄

🎓 Academic & Administrative Roles:

  • Former Dean of Students’ Affairs

  • Head of the Science Department

  • Unit Head of Agriculture

  • Committee Member – Appointments and Finance, SDA College of Education

🤝 Professional Memberships:

  • Horticultural Society of Ghana 🌼

  • Colleges of Education Teachers’ Association of Ghana (CETAG)

  • Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT)

  • Agricultural Science Teachers’ Association of Ghana (ASTAG)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Effect of Pre-Sowing Treatments on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Silver Butterfly Tree (Bauhinia rufescens)
    Current Agriculture Research Journal, 2018-12-28
    DOI: 10.12944/CARJ.6.3.13
    Contributors: J. A. Opoku, J. N. Amissah, M. E. Essilfie, J. C. Norman

  • Seed Germination Percentage and Growth Performance of Caesalpinia pulcherrima as Influenced by Different Pre-Sowing Treatments
    Journal of Forestry, 2018-07-31
    Contributor: Joyce Abrafi Opoku

 

Rani Bhagat | Sustainable Agriculture | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Rani Bhagat | Sustainable Agriculture | Women Researcher Award

Associate professor at Baburaoji Gholap College, India

Dr. Rani Babanrao Bhagat, born on June 7, 1979, in Hol (8-Phata), Maharashtra, is a dedicated botanist and academician with over two decades of teaching and research experience. She holds an M.Phil. from Alagappa University and a Ph.D. in Botany from Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), focusing her doctoral research on Jatropha species for their potential values.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • 🧬 B.Sc. (Botany) – University of Pune, 1999 (Distinction)

  • 🌿 M.Sc. (Botany) – University of Pune, 2001 (First Class)

  • 📜 M.Phil. – Alagappa University, 2008
    Topic: Floristic Survey of Baramati Tahsil

  • 🧪 Ph.D. (Botany) – SPPU, 2018
    Topic: Studies on some Jatropha species for potential values

🧑‍🏫 Teaching & Research Experience:

  • 📚 Teaching: Over 10 years (UG Level)

  • 🔬 Research: 15+ years post-PG

  • 📖 Recognized Ph.D. and M.Phil. Guide in Botany and Environmental Science

🧾 Academic Roles & Contributions:

  • 🌱 IQAC (Criterion III) Coordinator

  • 🌼 Coordinator for Botanical Garden & Campus Enrichment

  • 📚 Organizer: Science Exhibitions, Biodiversity & Plastic Awareness

  • 🌍 Member: SPPU Syllabus Committee, Maharashtra Biodiversity Board

  • 📖 Compiled Academic Calendar, College Magazine, Research Compendium

📢 Public Outreach & Media Engagement:

  • 🎙️ Speaker on All India Radio (Pune & Akola) on Environmental Topics

  • 📖 Published an article on “Flora of Baramati” in Braille

  • 🏞️ Discussant on biodiversity on Vidyawani FM, Pune University

🌐 Professional Memberships:

  • 🌿 Life Member – Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (IAAT), Calicut

📚 Faculty Development & Training:

  • 🎓 Orientation & Refresher Courses at Goa, Nagpur, Bangalore Universities

  • 🧑‍💻 FDP on Research and Online SWAYAM Course on Solid Waste Management

📊 Research Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 257

  • Citations Since 2020: 119

  • h-index: 9

  • h-index Since 2020: 6

  • i10-index: 8

  • i10-index Since 2020: 5

Publication Top Notes:

  • Antidiarrhoeal activity of Acacia nilotica Willd. bark methanol extract

  • A new species of Eriocaulon (Eriocaulaceae) from Maharashtra, India

  • Anti-inflammatory activity of Jatropha gossypifolia L. leaves in albino mice and Wistar rat

  • Phytochemical profile, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-proliferative activities of Pogostemon deccanensis essential oils

  • Evaluation of larvicidal and antifeedant potential of three Jatropha species against Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and two predators (Coleoptera)

  • Flora of Baramati

  • Prospective wild edible fruit plants from part of northern Western Ghats (NWG), Mulshi (MS), India

  • Phytochemical, antioxidant and antimicrobial analysis of endemic and endangered Jatropha nana Dalz. & Gibs. from Maharashtra

  • The importance of conserving fragmented forest patches with high diversity of flowering plants in the northern Western Ghats: an example from Maharashtra, India

  • Phytochemical evaluation and in vitro antimicrobial activity of Jatropha glandulifera Roxb. (family Euphorbiaceae)

  • Physico‐Chemical analysis, NMR spectroscopy and gas chromatographic studies of Jatropha curcas L. germplasm

  • Occurrence of pentatomoid bug on Jatropha nana Dalz.

  • Evaluation of phytochemical, antibacterial and antidiarrhoeal activity of Jatropha gossypifolia L. root methanol extract in Swiss albino mice

  • Habitat conservation of Chinkara (Gazella gazella) in protected areas of Maharashtra and Gujarat

  • The flora of Baramati District in Maharashtra

  • Insecticidal properties of three Jatropha species against stored grain pests

  • In vitro antimicrobial activity, lipid content and physico-chemical analysis of non-edible oils

  • Screening and optimization of IAA production by PGPR isolated from rhizosphere of a Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb. and their effect on plant growth

  • Status of floristic diversity and impact of development on two sacred groves from Maval Tehsil (Maharashtra, India) after a century

  • HPTLC analysis and anti-inflammatory activity of Jatropha gossypifolia L. root in mice and Wistar rats

 

Kazem | Water Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Kazem | Water Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Western Sydney University,  Australia

Kazem Javan is a dedicated PhD student in Civil Engineering at Western Sydney University, where his research focuses on developing sustainable, acid-resistant coatings for sewer pipe rehabilitation using recycled materials such as broken glass and mining by-products. His work is aligned with circular economy principles and carbon reduction goals and is actively linked to the CRC SmartCrete project on carbon-absorbing concrete.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. Student in Civil Engineering – Western Sydney University (2024–2028)
    Focus: Development of acid-resistant, sustainable coatings for sewer pipe rehabilitation using recycled materials like broken glass and mine waste; part of CRC SmartCrete project.

  • Former Ph.D. Student in Environmental Engineering Technology – UTS (2023–2024)
    Focused on renewable energy, waste management, and the water-energy-food-pollution nexus.

  • M.Sc. in Civil Engineering – Water Engineering – Tarbiat Modares University (2008–2011)
    Research: Impact of climate change on water availability in watersheds.

  • B.Sc. in Civil Engineering – Azad Islamic University (2003–2007)
    Emphasis on sustainable infrastructure and green design.

🧪 Research & Publications:

Author of 12+ peer-reviewed journal articles in fields such as:

  • Urban stormwater systems optimization

  • Environmental pollution and sustainability

  • Climate change impacts on agriculture and water systems

  • System dynamics modeling for WEF Nexus

🏆 Awards & Memberships:

  • 🎖 SmartCrete CRC & WSU Postgraduate Research Scholarship

  • 👷 Member of:

    • Australian Water Association

    • Concrete Institute of Australia

    • Australasian Corrosion Association

    • Iran Construction Engineering Organization (Building Practitioner)

🛠️ Professional Experience:

  • Environmental & Civil Engineering Manager – Arta Abnieh Dezh Part Co. (2013–2024)
    Led eco-friendly infrastructure projects and sustainable urban development.

  • Technical Supervisor – Ideh Afroz Aria Co. (2011–2013)
    Specialized in hydrology, AI modeling, and water-climate infrastructure systems.

📜 Certifications:

  • HSE-MS (Health, Safety & Environmental Management)

  • Reviewer for Journal of Hydrology & Engineering Science and Technology

  • GIS in Water Engineering | Climate Forecasting | Steel Structures Inspection

  • Licensed Construction Supervisor (Iran)

💻 Technical Skills:

  • Programming & Data Analysis: R, MATLAB, Python

  • Engineering Tools: ArcGIS, QGIS, MS Project, EnergyPlus, AutoCAD

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 183

  • Citations Since 2020: 139

  • h-index: 6

  • i10-index: 6 (3 since 2020

Publication Top Notes:

  1. A review of interconnected challenges in the water–energy–food nexus: Urban pollution perspective towards sustainable development

  2. Enhancing environmental sustainability in a critical region: Climate change impacts on agriculture and tourism

  3. A comparison of ANN and HSPF models for runoff simulation in Gharehsoo River watershed, Iran

  4. A comparison of ANN and HSPF models for runoff simulation in Balkhichai River Watershed, Iran

  5. The influences of climate change on the runoff of Gharehsoo River Watershed

  6. Assessment of the impacts of nonstationarity on watershed runoff using artificial neural networks: A case study in Ardebil, Iran

  7. Assessing the Water–Energy–Food Nexus and Resource Sustainability in the Ardabil Plain: A System Dynamics and HWA Approach

  8. Assessing environmental sustainability of a vital crop in a critical region: Investigating climate change impacts on agriculture using the SWAT model and HWA method

  9. Coupled SWMM-MOEA/D for multi-objective optimization of low impact development in urban stormwater systems

  10. Interrelated issues within the Water-Energy-Food Nexus with a focus on environmental pollution for sustainable development: A review

  11. Integrating circular economy and life cycle assessment in virtual water management: A case study of food consumption across economic classes in Iran

 

Samuel Agele | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Samuel Agele | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Professor at  Federal University of Technology Akure,  Nigeria

Prof. Agele Samuel Ohikhena is a distinguished Plant Physiologist and Ecologist with expertise in crop physiology, irrigation management, and climate adaptation strategies for sustainable agriculture. He holds a B.Agric. degree, an M.Sc. in Desert Science, a Ph.D. in Crop Physiology, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Protected Crops & Irrigation (Israel).

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

He holds a B.Agric., an M.Sc. in Desert Science, and a Ph.D. in Crop Physiology. Additionally, he obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Protected Crops & Irrigation from Israel.

🎓 Supervision & Academic Contributions:

Prof. Agele has supervised numerous undergraduate projects, over 25 master’s theses, and about 15 Ph.D. dissertations.

🏛️ Administrative & Research Leadership:

He has actively contributed to FUTA’s academic administration and served in leadership roles, including:
🔹 Head of Department (Crop, Soil & Pest Management, FUTA) (2013-2016)
🔹 Dean (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Africa, Toru Orua, Bayelsa State) (2017-2019)
🔹 Scholar (World Bank Step B Centre of Excellence in Food Security)
🔹 Coordinator (West African Agriculture Productivity Programme – WAAPP, FUTA)
🔹 Researcher (EU-AU Capacity4Food Project & Integrated Soil Fertility Management, FUTA)

🌍 International Training & Collaborations:

Prof. Agele has undergone training in Nigeria, Belgium, Israel, and Germany, contributing to international agricultural research efforts.

🏅 Professional Memberships:

He is a member of various prestigious scientific organizations, including:
🔸 International Horticultural Science Society (HIS)
🔸 International Soil Conservation Organization
🔸 International & African Crop Science Society
🔸 Soil Science Society of Nigeria
🔸 Agricultural Society of Nigeria
🔸 International Society for Irrigation and Drainage
🔸 Urban Climate Research Group

📖 Publications & Research Impact:

Prof. Agele has authored several book chapters and journal articles, with notable contributions to:
✅ Cacao agronomy & microclimate adaptation 🌱🍫
✅ Smallholder irrigation & climate resilience 🚰🌾
✅ Urban forestry & biochar applications 🌳🌍
✅ Water management & drought stress mitigation 💧🌾
✅ Climate change, food security & soil fertility management 🌎🌱

Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 1,510

  • Citations Since 2020: 670

  • h-index: 22

  • h-index Since 2020: 13

  • i10-index: 38

  • i10-index Since 2020: 19

Publication Top Notes:

  • Assessing Crop Model Improvements Through Comparison of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) Simulation Models: A Case Study of West African Varieties
    FM Akinseye, M Adam, SO Agele, MP Hoffmann, PCS Traore, …
    Field Crops Research 201, 19-31 (2017)

  • Effects of Tillage and Mulching on the Growth, Development, and Yield of Late-Season Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) in the Humid South of Nigeria
    SO Agele, GO Iremiren, SO Ojeniyi
    The Journal of Agricultural Science 134 (1), 55-59 (2000)

  • Effects of Plant Density and Mulching on the Performance of Late-Season Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) in Southern Nigeria
    SO Agele, GO Iremiren, SO Ojeniyi
    The Journal of Agricultural Science 133 (4), 397-402 (1999)

  • Insecticidal Activity of Powders of Some Nigerian Plants Against the Maize Weevil (Sitophilus zeamais Motsch)
    L Lajide, CO Adedire, WA Muse, SO Agele
    (1998)

  • Improving Sorghum Productivity Under Changing Climatic Conditions: A Modelling Approach
    FM Akinseye, HA Ajeigbe, PCS Traore, SO Agele, B Zemadim, …
    Field Crops Research 246, 107685 (2020)

  • Effects of Tillage and Manure Application on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Yield of Maize Grown on a Degraded Intensively Tilled Alfisol in Southwestern Nigeria
    AJ Adeyemo, SO Agele
    Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management 1 (8), 205-216 (2010)

  • Evaluation of the Onset and Length of Growing Season to Define Planting Date: A Case Study for Mali (West Africa)
    FM Akinseye, SO Agele, PCS Traore, M Adam, AM Whitbread
    Theoretical and Applied Climatology 124, 973-983 (2016)

  • Effects of Some Soil Management Systems on Soil Physical Properties, Microbial Biomass, and Nutrient Distribution Under Rainfed Maize Production in a Humid Rainforest Alfisol
    SO Agele, BS Ewulo, IK Oyewusi
    Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 72, 121-134 (2005)

  • Effects of Synthetic Hormone Substitutes and Genotypes on Rooting and Mini Tuber Production of Vine Cuttings Obtained From White Yam (Dioscorea rotundata, Poir)
    SO Agele, TG Ayankanmi, H Kikuno
    African Journal of Biotechnology 9 (30), 4714-4724 (2010)

  • Effects of Watering Regimes on Aphid Infestation and Performance of Selected Varieties of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) in a Humid Rainforest Zone of Nigeria
    SO Agele, TI Ofuya, PO James
    Crop Protection 25 (1), 73-78 (2006)

  • Sunflower Responses to Weather Variations in Rainy and Dry Cropping Seasons in a Tropical Rainforest Zone
    SO Agele
    International Journal of Biotronics 32, 17-33 (2003)

  • Evapotranspiration, Water Use Efficiency, and Yield of Rainfed and Irrigated Tomato
    SO Agele, GO Iremiren, SO Ojeniyi
    International Journal of Agriculture & Biology 13 (4) (2011)

  • Organic Amendment of an Ultisol: Effects on Soil Properties, Growth, and Yield of Maize in Southern Guinea Savanna Zone of Nigeria
    K Ogundare, S Agele, P Aiyelari
    International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture 1, 1-7 (2012)

  • Effects of Season of Sowing on Water Use and Yield of Tomato in the Humid South of Nigeria
    SO Agele, A Olufayo, GO Iremiren
    African Crop Science Society (2002)

  • Effect of Some Mulch Materials on Soil Physical Properties, Growth, and Yield of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
    SO Agele, JB Olaore, FA Akinbode
    Advances in Environmental Biology, 368-376 (2010)

  • Effects of Variety and Row Spacing on Radiation Interception, Partitioning of Dry Matter, and Seed Set Efficiency in Late-Season Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
    SO Agele, IO Maraiyesa, IA Adeniji (2007)

  • Agricultural Wastes and Mineral Fertilizer on Soil and Plant Nutrient Status, Growth, and Yield of Tomato
    SO Agele, AJ Adeyemo, IB Famuwagun
    Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science 57 (1), 91-104 (2011)

  • Ability of Ovipositing Callosobruchus maculatus Females to Discriminate Between Seeds Bearing Their Own Eggs and Those Bearing Eggs of Other Females
    T Ofuya, S Agele (1989)

  • Effects of Spent Engine Oil Polluted Soil and Organic Amendment on Soil Chemical Properties, Microflora, and Growth of Telfairia occidentalis (Hook f.)
    AU Osaigbovo, KE Law-Ogbomo, SO Agele
    Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences 6 (1), 72-78 (2013)

  • Effects of Shade on Microclimate, Canopy Characteristics, and Light Integrals in Dry Season Field-Grown Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) Seedlings
    S Agele, B Famuwagun, A Ogunleye
    Journal of Horticultural Sciences 11 (1), 47-56 (2016)

 

 

Girma Ganebo | farmers | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr Girma Ganebo | farmers |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant professor at  Wolaita Sodo University ,  Ethiopia

Dr. Girma Gata Ganebo is an Ethiopian scholar and development expert specializing in Agricultural Economics and Development Economics. He was born in Wolaita/Shanto and is currently based in Boditi, Ethiopia.

Profile:

🔹 Academic Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics – Wolaita Sodo University (2013-2017)
  • MA in Development Economics – Arba Minch University (2007-2008)
  • BA in Economics – Arba Minch University (1997-2000)
  • Diploma in Geography – Awasa College of Teachers Education (1995-1997)

🔹 Professional Experience 💼

Dr. Girma has held various leadership and research roles in economic development, finance, and urban infrastructure projects, including:

  • Senior Secondary School Teacher (1998)
  • Head of Economic Development, Population & Statistics Division – Damot Pulasa District (1999-2001)
  • Executive Manager – Shanto Town Municipality (2002)
  • Head of Finance & Economic Development Office – Damot Pulasa District (2004-2006)
  • Senior M&E Officer – Wolaita Zone Urban & Construction Development Department (2009-2017)

🔹 Skills & Research Contributions 📊

  • Expertise in economic development, project evaluation, and impact assessment
  • Proficient in data analysis tools (SPSS, STATA, R, E-Views)
  • Conducted studies on climate change risk mitigation and economic sustainability
  • Consultancy services in business and investment

🔹 Languages & Training 🌍

  • Fluent in English, Amharic, and Wolaitagna
  • Certified in strategic communication, finance, leadership, and strategic planning

Publication:

  • Can asset accumulation weigh the welfare status of mung bean farmers in lowland areas of South Ethiopia?