Dr. Mare Desta, Wollo University, Ethiopia
Dr. Mare Addis Desta is a faculty member at Wollo University in Dessie, Ethiopia, where he works in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies. He holds a PhD in Environmental Planning from Addis Ababa University (2013–2024) and an MSc in Environmental Science. With extensive experience in natural resource management, he previously worked for the Ministry of Agriculture in Ethiopia. Dr. Desta’s research focuses on sustainable environmental management, wetlands, soil and water conservation, and the socio-economic impacts of agricultural practices. He has published several articles in international journals and is skilled in GIS, data analysis, and environmental modeling.
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Summary:
Dr. Mare Addis Desta is a dedicated researcher with a strong academic and professional background in environmental management. His focus on sustainable practices, natural resource management, and socio-economic impacts of agriculture positions him as a key contributor to environmental research. His technical expertise in GIS and environmental modeling adds a modern dimension to his research, making his findings relevant for both local and global sustainability issues.
🎓 Education
Mare Addis Desta holds a PhD in Environmental Planning from Addis Ababa University (2013–2024). He earned an MSc in Environmental Science from Addis Ababa University (2007–2008), a Bachelor’s degree in Pedagogical Science and Geography from Bahir Dar University (1996–2002), and a Composite Diploma in Agricultural Engineering and Technology from Awassa College of Agriculture under Addis Ababa University (1989–1991).
💼Experience
Mare has extensive professional experience, starting with his work in Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture from 1991 to 2007, focusing on natural resource protection and development. Since obtaining his MSc, he has served at Wollo University in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies from 2009 to the present, with a brief gap in 2010.
🔬Research Focus
Mare’s research primarily explores sustainable environmental management, focusing on wetlands, soil and water conservation, and the socio-economic impacts of agricultural practices. His work includes studies on the effects of rice cultivation on wetlands, indigenous cattle populations, and hydrological changes in Ethiopia’s floodplains. He also investigates environmental policy integration into urban housing and the links between poverty and ecosystem health.
His skills include statistical data analysis (SPSS), GIS and Remote Sensing, advanced modeling tools like SWAT and FARMISM, project appraisal, water harvesting technologies, participatory rural appraisal, and sustainable land management training.
Publications
- Title: Farm Household Head Characteristics and Perceptions of Factors Related to Sustainable Management of Fogera Wetlands in Five Kebeles of South Gondar, Ethiopia
Authors: Mare Addis Desta, Gete Zeleke, William A. Payne
Year: 2024
Journal: Agriculture (Switzerland)
Volume: 14(8), Article 1404
Citations: 0
- Title: Impact of Rice Expansion on Traditional Wetland Management in the Tropical Highlands of Ethiopia
Authors: Mare Addis Desta, Gete Zeleke, William A. Payne, Wondimu Abebe
Year: 2022
Journal: Agriculture (Switzerland)
Volume: 12(7), Article 1055
Citations: 5
- Title: Temporal and Spatial Changes in Crop Patterns, Use of Inputs and Hydrological Alteration in the Case of Fogera Floodplain, Ethiopia
Authors: Mare Addis Desta, Gete Zeleke, William A. Payne, Wondimu Abebe
Year: 2021
Journal: Ecologies
Volume: 2(4), pp. 380–396
Citations: 1
- Title: The Impacts of Rice Cultivation on an Indigenous Fogera Cattle Population at the Eastern Shore of Lake Tana, Ethiopia
Authors: Mare Addis Desta, Gete Zeleke, William A. Payne, Teshome Shenkoru, Yihun Dile
Year: 2019
Journal: Ecological Processes
Volume: 8(1), Article 19
Citations: 7
Conclusion:
Dr. Desta is highly deserving of the Research for Best Researcher Award due to his comprehensive research in environmental sustainability, natural resource management, and his significant contributions to the field through publications and practical experience. With his technical skills, academic qualifications, and work experience, Dr. Desta continues to drive meaningful change in environmental science, making him a suitable candidate for this prestigious recognition. However, expanding his global research networks and public engagement would further elevate his impact in the field.