Mr. Wondimeneh Demissew | Environmental science | Best Researcher Award

PhD candidate, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia  🧑‍🔬

Wondimeneh Leul Demissew is a dedicated researcher and educator specializing in environmental sciences and space physics. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate at Addis Ababa University, focusing on agro-climate analysis for evaluating agro-ecology, crop suitability, and economic profitability in Ethiopia’s Upper Blue Nile Basin. With a strong background in physics, he has contributed significantly to academia through teaching, research, and laboratory management. His expertise extends to climate data analysis, GIS applications, and programming. As a lecturer at Hawassa University, he continues to advance scientific knowledge while actively participating in professional societies such as the Ethiopian Space Science Society and the Ethiopian Physical Society.

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Education 🎓

Wondimeneh holds multiple academic qualifications in physics and environmental sciences. He is pursuing a Ph.D. at Addis Ababa University, researching agro-climatic indicators under climate change conditions. He earned an M.Sc. in Space Physics from Debre Markos University, where he studied the effects of meridional neutral winds on ionization distribution in the East African ionosphere. His undergraduate studies culminated in a B.Ed. in Physics from Bahir Dar University. Additionally, he obtained Level IV certification in Advanced Biomedical Equipment Servicing Management from Human Bridge Biomedical College, further broadening his technical expertise.

Professional Experience 🏛️

Wondimeneh has extensive teaching and research experience in physics and environmental sciences. He began his career teaching junior and secondary school physics before becoming a physics laboratory technician at Debre Markos University. Since 2011, he has served as a lecturer at Hawassa University’s Department of Physics, where he educates and mentors students. His research contributions focus on agro-climatic modeling, space physics, and climate data analysis. In parallel, he is actively engaged in his Ph.D. research at Addis Ababa University, working on climate change adaptation strategies and agricultural sustainability.

Research Interests 🔬

His research interests encompass environmental sciences, space physics, and climate modeling. He specializes in agro-climate analysis, GIS applications, and climate data processing for agricultural and economic forecasting. His work includes assessing climatic suitability for crop production, analyzing atmospheric dynamics, and studying space weather phenomena. Wondimeneh is proficient in using computational tools such as Python, ArcGIS, and QGIS to process large-scale environmental and climatic datasets. His ongoing research aims to provide actionable insights into climate adaptation strategies in Ethiopia.

Awards & Achievements 🏆

Wondimeneh has received recognition for his contributions to scientific research and education. His M.Sc. research on space physics was highly regarded, providing valuable insights into ionospheric dynamics over East Africa. He has been instrumental in developing laboratory manuals for undergraduate physics students and training materials for high school physics teachers. His expertise has also contributed to the Ethiopian National Freshman Physics Module, a foundational resource for university students. His academic excellence and commitment to education continue to make a significant impact in his field.

Publications 📚

Demissew, W. L., Zeleke, T. T., Ture, K., Mengistu, D. K., & Fufa, M. A. (2025). Agroclimatic Indicator Analysis Under Climate Change Conditions to Predict the Climatic Suitability for Wheat Production in the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia. Agriculture, 15(5), 525. 🔗 DOI: 10.3390/agriculture15050525

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