Ayalneh Yedem Fentie | Environmental Science | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Ayalneh Yedem Fentie | Environmental Science | Young Scientist Award

Mr. Ayalneh Yedem Fentie, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia

Ayalneh Yedem Fentie is a Lecturer and Researcher in Geo-Information Science at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia. He holds an MSc in Environmental Science from Debre Markos University and an MSc in Geo-Information from Bahir Dar University. His expertise includes GIS, remote sensing, spatial data analysis, and environmental resource management. Ayalneh has published research on groundwater quality, agroforestry, and wetland dynamics. He is actively involved in major environmental research projects and has experience in policy planning, monitoring, and evaluation. His work focuses on sustainable resource management through geospatial technologies.

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Summary:

Mr. Ayalneh Yedem Fentie is a promising young scientist with a strong research profile in GIS-based environmental studies, particularly in groundwater quality assessment, agroforestry, and wetland dynamics. His expertise in spatial data analysis and environmental resource management, coupled with his active role in academia and policy planning, makes him a competitive candidate for the Research for Young Scientist Award.

🎓 Education

Ayalneh Yedem Fentie has an extensive academic background in environmental science, geography, and geo-information. He earned a Master of Science in Environmental Science from Debre Markos University (2020-2023) with a CGPA of 3.97 and another Master of Science in Geo-information from Bahir Dar University (2018-2020) with a CGPA of 3.88. His undergraduate studies include a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Environmental Studies from Debre Markos University (2011-2015) with a CGPA of 3.93. Additionally, he obtained a Diploma in Teaching Geography from Gondar College of Teachers Education (2007-2010) with a CGPA of 3.81. To further enhance his teaching qualifications, he completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Geography (PGDT) from Debre Markos University (2015-2016) and a Higher Diploma in Teaching (HDP) from Bahir Dar University (2022-2023).

đź’ĽExperience

Ayalneh Yedem Fentie is currently a Lecturer and Researcher at Bahir Dar University, where he has been serving since October 2021. He has a strong professional background in academic and administrative roles. Before joining Bahir Dar University, he worked as the Development Plan Monitoring and Evaluation Team Leader and Policy Plan and Implementation Monitoring Expert at the Merawi Town Mayor Office Plan Commission (2018-2020). Additionally, he served as a Youth Affairs Mainstreaming Expert at the Merawi Town Administration Mayor Office (2017-2018). His early career was dedicated to education, where he worked as a Geography Teacher, Vice Principal, and Principal under the Mecha District Education Office (2010-2017).

🔬Research Focus

Ayalneh’s research primarily centers on spatial data analysis, environmental resource management, groundwater quality assessment, and wetland dynamics. His recent publications include studies on groundwater susceptibility using GIS-based models, agroforestry’s impact on soil properties, and groundwater quality assessment in Ethiopia. He is also actively engaged in a major research project on wetland dynamics and ecosystem services in the Lake Tana Biosphere Reserve, funded by Bahir Dar University. His work significantly contributes to understanding and managing Ethiopia’s environmental resources through advanced geospatial and environmental analysis.

🛠️Skills

Ayalneh has extensive expertise in spatial data analysis, particularly using GIS, ERDAS, and other spatial analysis software. His strong analytical and decision-making skills contribute to his ability to conduct complex environmental assessments. He also possesses strategic planning abilities and excellent communication skills, making him a proficient researcher and educator. Additionally, he is skilled in statistical analysis using SPSS and Statix.

🏆Awards

Ayalneh has demonstrated exceptional academic performance, maintaining high CGPAs across all degrees. His research contributions and leadership in environmental and geographical studies have been recognized through various roles and projects.

Publications

  • Assessment of groundwater quality for drinking purpose using GIS-based WQI methods, in Koga irrigation scheme.
  • Fentie, A.Y., Mengistu, D.A., & Molla, G.
  • 2024

Conclusion:

Mr. Ayalneh Yedem Fentie is a suitable candidate for the Research for Young Scientist Award. While he has demonstrated significant potential, enhancing international collaborations, increasing research funding, and expanding outreach efforts could further strengthen his case. Overall, he exhibits exceptional promise as an emerging scientist dedicated to environmental sustainability.

Alifu Haireti | Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Alifu Haireti | Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award

 Dr. Alifu Haireti ,Saint Louis University, United States

 

Dr. Alifu Haireti is a faculty member at Saint Louis University, United States, specializing in advanced research and academic excellence.  Dr. Haireti is dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation through scholarly work and professional engagement.

 

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Summary:

Dr. Alifu Haireti, as a faculty member at Saint Louis University, exemplifies qualities of a researcher dedicated to innovation and academic excellence. Their specialization in advanced research positions them as a leader in fostering knowledge and inspiring future academic endeavors. Dr. Haireti’s professional engagement further underlines their dedication to the field.

 

🎓 Education

Dr. Alifu Haireti holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Remote Sensing from Chiba University, Japan, where he specialized in delineating debris-covered glaciers using geomorphometric parameters and Landsat band ratios. He also earned his Master’s in Environmental Remote Sensing from the same institution, focusing on glacier mapping and area change detection. He completed his Bachelor’s in Communication Engineering at Sichuan University, China.

 

đź’ĽExperience

Dr. Haireti currently serves as a Geospatial Computing Engineer at the Taylor Geospatial Institute, Saint Louis University, where he works on precision agriculture and carbon sequestration research. Previously, he was a postdoctoral researcher at Saint Louis University, developing climate-resilient smart crops, and at the Hirabayashi Lab, Japan, focusing on the impacts of global warming on extreme floods and river dynamics.

 

🔬Research Focus

Dr. Haireti’s research encompasses environmental monitoring, flood dynamics, glacier studies, precision agriculture, and the integration of satellite observations with advanced modeling and machine learning techniques.

 

Awards

His accolades include the Outstanding Graduate Award from Chiba University, the Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-financed Students Abroad, and the Watanuki International Scholarship.

 

Skills

Dr. Haireti excels in remote sensing, GIS, hydrological modeling, and extreme event attribution. He is proficient in handling big data using Python in a Linux environment and has expertise in machine learning, UAV data collection, and various remote sensing technologies, including hyperspectral and LiDAR systems.

Publications

  • Publication: Production of Global Land Cover Data–GLCNMO2013
    Authors: K Toshiyuki, T Ryutaro, A Bayan, S Ram, W Takuma, M Daichi, …
    Citation: 92
    Year: 2017

 

  • Publication: A new band ratio technique for mapping debris-covered glaciers using Landsat imagery and a digital elevation model
    Authors: H Alifu, R Tateishi, B Johnson
    Citation: 72
    Year: 2015

 

  • Publication: Enhancement of river flooding due to global warming
    Authors: H Alifu, Y Hirabayashi, Y Imada, H Shiogama
    Citation: 70
    Year: 2022

 

  • Publication: Machine-learning classification of debris-covered glaciers using a combination of Sentinel-1/-2 (SAR/optical), Landsat 8 (thermal) and Digital elevation data
    Authors: A Haireti, V Jean-Francois, J Brian Alan, H Yukiko
    Citation: 64
    Year: 2020

 

  • Publication: Residual flood damage under intensive adaptation
    Authors: M Tanoue, R Taguchi, H Alifu, Y Hirabayashi
    Citation: 62
    Year: 2021

 

  • Publication: Anthropogenic climate change has changed frequency of past flood during 2010-2013
    Authors: Y Hirabayashi, H Alifu, D Yamazaki, Y Imada, H Shiogama, Y Kimura
    Citation: 46
    Year: 2021

 

  • Publication: Detection of land subsidence in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, using DInSAR technique
    Authors: R Bhattarai, H Alifu, A Maitiniyazi, A Kondoh
    Citation: 43
    Year: 2017

 

  • Publication: Delineation of debris-covered glaciers based on a combination of geomorphometric parameters and a TIR/NIR/SWIR band ratio
    Authors: H Alifu, BA Johnson, R Tateishi
    Citation: 32
    Year: 2015

 

  • Publication: Multi-criteria technique for mapping of debris-covered and clean-ice glaciers in the Shaksgam valley using Landsat TM and ASTER GDEM
    Authors: A Haireti, R Tateishi, B Alsaaideh, S Gharechelou
    Citation: 20
    Year: 2016

 

  • Publication: Inventory of Glaciers in the Shaksgam Valley of the Chinese Karakoram Mountains, 1970–2014
    Authors: A Haireti, H Yukiko, J Brian Alan, V Jean-Francois, K Akihiko, U Minoru
    Citation: 10
    Year: 2018

 

Conclusion:

Dr. Alifu Haireti is a suitable and commendable candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. To further solidify their candidacy, evidence of impactful research outcomes and increased visibility through wider collaborations or public engagement would enhance their profile. Their existing strengths already establish them as a significant contributor to the academic community.