Meteorology and Hydrology staff profile

 

Beyene GizachewBeyene Gizachew Adare

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Phone Number: +251912801388

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PhD candidate in Climate Change and Bioenergy development

Msc in Climate change and Development

BSc in General Forestry

Publication: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esd.2018.07.002

Tigist SamuelTigist Samuel Zema

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Phone number: +251928849674

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BSc in Climate and Hydrology

Bikila GedefaBikila Gedefa Diriba

Telephone number: +251926463471 

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M.Sc. in Hydraulic Engineering

B.Sc. in Water Resource and Irrigation Engineering

Publications:        https://doi.org/10.1186/s44147-023-00297-3

                           https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e36294

Wagari EjiguWagari Ejigu Chali

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Phone Numbers: +251917088848

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MSc in Water Resource Engineering

Aduna BekeleAduna Bekele Birmachu

Telephone number: (+251)916890948/(+251)936863535 

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M.Sc. in Hydraulic Engineering

BSc in Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering

Publications:    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e36294

                         https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/8891990

Elias MoneElias Mone Chumpudhe

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Phone number: +251936814669

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MSc in Climate change and Development.

BSc in Meteorology and Hydrology

Getahun BelachewGetahun Belachew Bula

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Phone number: +251928562788

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Educational Background

MSc in Hydrology and Water Resources Management.

BSc in Meteorology and Hydrology Science

Mohammed KedirMohammed Kedir Abdulkadir

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Mobile: +251 912424797

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MA. in Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management

M.Sc. in Engineering Hydrology

Yadesa WakenaYadesa Wakena Sukesa

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Phone number:+251922277095

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Msc in hydraulic Engineering

Publications.     https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajtas.20251402.13

                           http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4732820

                            https://doi.org/10.11648/j.frontiers.20230303.11

Abdi YirdawAbdi Yirdaw Birsena

Phone number:+251910099024

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MSc. in Atmospheric physics

BSc in Applied Physics

Meteorology and Hydrology staff profile

 

Elias MoneElias Mone Chumpudhe

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 Educational Background

MSc in Climate change and Development.

BSc in Meteorology and Hydrology

Geology staff profile

Hika NegeriName: Hika Negeri Feyisa

Qualification: MSc. in Exploration Geophysics

Research area Interest, Publications:Geophysical Investigation                                      

Photograph and Contact Addresses: Gimbi, Ethiopia

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Yohanis TemesgenName: Yohanis Temesgen Tesfaye

Qualification: MSc. in Hydrogeology

Research area Interest, Publications:

Hydrogeological  Investigation

Photograph and Contact Addresses: Gimbi, Ethiopia

Phone Number: +251918676862

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Belisuma HirpaName: Belisuma Hirpa Wake

Qualification: MSc. in Hydrogeology

Research area Interest, Publications:

Hydrogeological Investigation

Photograph and Contact Addresses: Gimbi, Ethiopia

Phone Number: +251910210776

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Gemechis ChimdiName: Gemechis Chimdi

Qualification: MSc. In Engineering Geology(PhD candidate)

Research area Interest, Publications:

Geotechnical and Geological Investigation

Photograph and Contact Addresses: Gimbi, Ethiopia

Phone Number: +251937601472

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Abraham JebessaName: Abraham Jebessa  Abetu

Qualification: BSc. in Geology

Research area Interest, Publications:

Geophysical Investigation

Photograph and Contact Addresses: Gimbi, Ethiopia

Phone Number: +251930739685

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Amanuel EfremAmanuel Efrem Abate

Qualification: BSc. in Geology

Research area Interest, Publications:

Geospatial Application in Geology

Photograph and Contact Addresses: Gimbi, Ethiopia

Phone Number: +251931664967

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Rorisa KorjiName: Rorisa Korji Feyisa

Qualification: MSc. In Mining Geology

Research area Interest, Publications:

Mineral Exploration and Resource Mining

Photograph and Contact Addresses: Gimbi, Ethiopia

Phone Number: +251910344447

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Mitika TesfaName: Mitika Tesfa Disasa

Qualification: BSc. in Geology

Research area Interest, Publications:

Exploration and mineral resource mapping

Photograph and Contact Addresses: Gimbi, Ethiopia

Phone Number: +251946267962

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Mari SimachoName: Mari Simacho Wakjira

Qualification: BSc. in Geology

Research area Interest, Publications:

Geological Mapping and Exploration 

Photograph and Contact Addresses: Gimbi, Ethiopia

Phone Number: +251917398387

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Research and Project

The Geology Department at Wallaga University, Gimbi Campus, has identified and submitted several relevant and practical research projects that align with local geological conditions, community needs, and the University’s applied science mission. As a future plan, the department aims to strengthen and expand these initiatives into long-term, multidisciplinary programs that contribute to regional development and scientific advancement. In collaboration with the Geological Survey of Ethiopia (GSE), the National Disaster Risk Management Commission (NDRMC), and the Ministry of Water and Energy, it seeks to establish a sustainable framework for data collection, analysis, and dissemination that supports both academic research and community based problem solving.

Future activities will focus on integrating student led fieldwork and laboratory research with national development priorities such as mineral resource exploration, landslide mitigation, and groundwater development. The department also plans to develop partnerships with international universities and research organizations to attract funding, access advanced technologies, and promote joint supervision of postgraduate research. Through these efforts, the Geology Department aspires to become a center of excellence in Applied Geosciences, providing practical solutions to geological and environmental challenges in Gimbi and its surroundings while fostering hands on education and sustainable regional development.

About the Department

Wallaga University Gimbi Campus Geology department under Faculty of Natural and Environmental Science. Gimbi Campus has several faculties including Natural & Environmental Sciences. The program is designed to promote applied research in areas such as resource exploration, hydrogeology, environmental geology, and geo-hazard assessment.

The Geology Department plays a vital role in advancing knowledge about the Earth’s structure, composition, and dynamic processes. Through its well-designed academic programs, it equips students with both theoretical understanding and practical field experience in areas such as Mineral Exploration, Environmental Geology, Geological Mapping Geotechnical Studies, and Hydrogeology.

The department’s commitment to applied learning and research contributes significantly to sustainable natural resource management and disaster risk reduction. Its dedicated staff, modern teaching approach, and emphasis on hands on training make it a center of excellence in earth science education.

The admiration for the Geology Department stems from its continuous effort to inspire curiosity, promote innovation, and prepare future geoscientists who can address global and local environmental challenges with professionalism and integrity.

The Geology Program, established in 2017, is designed to provide students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in earth sciences. The program focuses on areas such as mineral and energy resource exploration, hydrogeology, environmental geology, and geo-hazard assessment.

Candidates seeking admission to the Geology Program are required to meet the university’s general entrance requirements for science disciplines. Admission is open to students who have successfully completed preparatory education in the Natural Science stream or hold equivalent qualifications recognized by the Ministry of Education.

The program offers a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Geology, with a strong emphasis on fieldwork, laboratory training, and applied research that address real-world geological challenges and support sustainable development

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Institutional information

Research and Project

Many research projects were complted as of to date which include in the cases of crop production and procductivty, natural resoces conservation, soil and water resoucers managemen and corops gent improvemet.

On going research projects

  1. Tomato gentic improvemet project
  2. Root and tuber crops gentic improvemet procti

Initiated reserch project

Coffee gentic resouces conssrvation and improvemet

facilities and services

All academic and research facilities available within the college

The faculty has high quality professionals of academic huma resouces. In addition, it has research field and practical work demonstration sites. Basic proactical work materialas on equipments, smart claas rooms, fully falged computer loboratories and internet resource, Well organized library and digital materials repositories

Campuses

Main Campus (Nekemte)

Gimbi Campus(Faculty of Social Science and Humanity, Resource Mgmt. and Economics, Natural and Environmental Science , Business and Development )

Shambu Campus(Fuculty of Agriculture, Technology, Resource Mgmt. and Economics )