Department: Natural Resources Management

Publications
1. Sheleme Beyene and Alemayehu Regassa, 2022. History of Soil Education and Research. In Sheleme Beyene, Alemayehu Regassa, Bipin B. Mishra, Mitiku Haile (Eds.), The Soils of Ethiopia (1rst ed., pp 35-46). World Soils Book Series. Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023
2. Bekele Abebe, Dereje Ayalew, Alemayehu Regassa and Gebeyehu Taye, 2022. Geology and Geomorphology. In Sheleme Beyene, Alemayehu Regassa, Bipin B. Mishra, Mitiku Haile (Eds.), The Soils of Ethiopia (1rst ed., pp 88-117). World Soils Book Series. Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023. In press.
3. Bekele Abebe, Dereje Ayalew, Alemayehu Regassa and Gebeyehu Taye, 2022. Geology and Geomorphology. In Sheleme Beyene, Alemayehu Regassa, Bipin B. Mishra, Mitiku Haile (Eds.), The Soils of Ethiopia (1rst ed., pp 88-117). World Soils Book Series. Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023. In press.
4. Alemayehu Regassa, Ashenafi Ali, Gebeyehu Taye, 2022. Soil Classification. In Sheleme Beyene, Alemayehu Regassa, Bipin B. Mishra, Mitiku Haile (Eds.), The Soils of Ethiopia (1rst ed., pp 118-126). World Soils Book Series. Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023. In press.
5. Alemayehu Regassa, Mohammed Assen, Ashenafi Ali, and Berhan Gessesse, 2022. Major Soil Types. In Sheleme Beyene, Alemayehu Regassa, Bipin B. Mishra, Mitiku Haile (Eds.), The Soils of Ethiopia (1rst ed., pp 127-187). World Soils Book Series. Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023. In press.
6. Alemayehu Regassa, Kibebew Kibret, Yihenew G.Selassie, Alemayehu Kiflu, and Wondwosen Tena, 2022. Soil Properties. In Sheleme Beyene, Alemayehu Regassa, Bipin B. Mishra, Mitiku Haile (Eds.), The Soils of Ethiopia (1rst ed., pp 188-251). World Soils Book Series. Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023. In press.
7. Berhan Gessesse, Ashenafi Ali and Alemayehu Regassa, 2022. Land Evaluation and Land Use Planning. In Sheleme Beyene, Alemayehu Regassa, Bipin B. Mishra, Mitiku Haile (Eds.), The Soils of Ethiopia (1rst ed., pp 362-387). World Soils Book Series. Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023. In press.
8. Bipin B Mishra, Alemayehu Regassa, Endalkachew Fekadu 2022. Land Evaluation and Land Use Planning. In Sheleme Beyene, Alemayehu Regassa, Bipin B. Mishra, Mitiku Haile (Eds.), The Soils of Ethiopia (1rst ed., pp 388-421). World Soils Book Series. Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023. In press.
9. Getachew Beyene, Nigussie Dechassa, Alemayehu Regasa, and Lemma Wogi, 2022. Land Suitability Assessment for Apple (Malus domestica) Production in Sentele Watershed in Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Applied and Environmental Soil Science, Volume 2022, Article ID 4436417, 13 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/4436417.
10. Tolossa Ameyu Bedassa, Abush Tesfaye Abebe, and Alemayehu Regassa Tolossa, 2022. Tolerance to soil acidity of soybean (Glycine max L.) genotypes under field conditions Southwestern Ethiopia. PLOS ONE. In press.
11. Fedhasa Benti Chalchissa, Girma Mamo Diga , Gudina Legese Feyisa, Alemayehu Regassa Tolossa, 2022. Impacts of extreme agroclimatic indicators on the performance of coffee (Coffea arabica L.) aboveground biomass in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia. Heliyon 8 (2022) e10136
12. Fedhasa Benti, Girma Mamo Diga, Gudina Legessie Feyisa, Alemayehu Regassa Tolossa, 2022. . Modeling coffee (Coffea arabica L.) climate suitability under current and future scenario in Jimma zone, Ethiopia, Environ Monit Assess (2022) 194:271.
13. Chalclchissa, F.B., Diga, G.M., Tolossa, A.R., 2022. Modeling of the responses of Coffee (Coffea arabica L.) distribution to current and future climate change in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia. Sains Tanah Journal of Soil Science and Agroclimatology, 19(1): 19-32.
14. Temesgen Addise , Bobe Bedadi, Alemayehu Regassa, Lemma Wogi,and Samuel Feyissa, 2022. Spatial Variability of Soil Organic Carbon Stock in Gurje Subwatershed, Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Hindawi, Applied and Environmental Soil Science. Vol. 2022.
15. Teka Bekuma Abdisa, Girma Mamo Diga & Alemayehu Regassa Tolossa, 2022. Impact of climate variability on rain-fed maize and sorghum yield among smallholder farmers, Cogent Food & Agriculture, 8:1, 2057656, DOI: 10.1080/23311932.2022.2057656.
16. Teka Bekuma1, Girma Mamo and Alemayehu Regassa, 2022. Variability and trends of climate in east Wollega zone, Western Ethiopia. IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci. 1016 012032.
17. Teka Bekuma, Girma Mamo, Alemayehu Regassa, 2022. Modeling and forecasting of rainfall and temperature time series in East Wollega Zone, Western Ethiopia. Arabian Journal of Geosciences (2022) 15:1377. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-022-10638-w.
18. Teka Bekuma, Girma Mamo, Alemayehu Regassa, 2022. Trend and temporal variation of droughts in East Wollega Zone, Western Ethiopia. Natural Hazards. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-022-05560-z.
19. Sintayehu Legesse Gebre, Ashenafi Woldeyohannes, Kefelegn Getahun & Alemayehu Regassa, 2021. Determinants of the spatial distribution of enset (Ensete ventricosum Welw. Cheesman) wilt disease: Evidence from Yem special district, Southern Ethiopia, Cogent Food & Agriculture, 7:1, 1889789, DOI: 10.1080/23311932.2021.1889789.
20. Sintayehu Legesse Gebre, Nasreddin Temam & Alemayehu Regassa, 2020. Spatial analysis and mapping of malaria risk areas using multi-criteria decision making in Didessa District, South West Ethiopia, Cogent Environmental Science, 6:1, 1860451, DOI: 10.1080/23311843.2020.1860451.
21. Gemechu Debesa, Sintayehu Legesse Gebre, Ashenif Melese, Alemayehu Regassa & Sintayehu Teka, 2020. GIS and remote sensing-based physical land suitability analysis for major cereal crops in Dabo Hana district, South-West Ethiopia, Cogent Food & Agriculture, 6:1, 1780100, DOI: 10.1080/23311932.2020.1780100
22. Ewnetu Teshale, Taye Kufa, Alemayehu Regassa, 2021. Effects of Lime on Phosphorus Availability and Nutrient Uptake of Hybrid Coffee (Coffea arabica L.) Seedlings Under Acidic Nursery Soil. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 10(1): 21-27.
23. Obsa A, Tesfaye B, Alemayehu R, 2020. Response of Maize (Zea mays L.) growth and yield components to omission of nutrients at Kersa District, Jimma zone, Southwestern Ethiopia
24. Tolessa Ameyu, Abush Tesfaye and Alemayehu Regassa, 2020. Response of Soybean Genotypes for Root, Nodulation, Growth, Yield and Yield Components to Lime and Phosphorus Application at Mettu, south western Ethiopia. Academic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Research, Vol. 8, No., 2, 2020.
25. Bikila Takala, Taye Kufa, Alemayehu Regassa, 2020. Effects of lime and coffee husk compost on growth of coffee seedlings on acidic soil of Haru in Western Ethiopia. Journal of degraded and mining lands management. Vol.8, No., 1, 2020.
26. Ewnetu Teshale, Taye Kufa, Alemayehu Regassa, 2019. Effects of Lime and Phosphorus Rates on Growth of Hybrid Arabica Coffee Seedlings at Jimma, Southwest Ethiopia. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, Vol.9, No.15, 2019.
27. Mulatu Chernet, Amsalu Nebiyu, Alemayehu Regasa, 2018. Effects of Fababean and Soya Bean on Biomass Production Potentials to Increase Soil Fertility in the Humid Highlands of Ethiopia. Journal of Natural Sciences Research Vol.8, No.21, 2018.
28. Mulatu Chernet, Amsalu Nebiyu, Alemayehu Regasa, 2018. Evaluation of N and P Contribution to Improve Soil Fertility Potentials of the (Vicia faba L. and Glycine max L.) to Subsequent Cereal Crops. Vol.8, No.11, 2018.
29. Bayu Dume, Dejene Ayele, Alemayehu Regassa, Gezahegn Barecha, 2017. Improving available phosphorus in acidic soil using biochar. Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management 8 (4): 87-94.
30. Bayu Dume, Dejene Ayele, Alemayehu Regassa, Gezahegn Berecha, 2017. Effects of Biochar on Phosphorus Sorption and Desorption in Acidic and Calcareous Soils. Civil and Environmental Research 9(5), 2017.
31. Sisay Assefa, Endalkachew Kissi, Alemayehu Regassa, 2017. Jatropha Curcas L. for Rehabilitation of Degraded Land of Gilgel Gibe Watershed, South Western Ethiopia. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare 6(19),2017.
32. Bayu Dume, Dejene Ayele, Alemayehu Regassa, Gezahegn Barecha, 2016. Interactive Effects of Biochar in Soil Related to Feedstock and Pyrolysis Temperature. American- Eurasian J. Agric. & Environ. Sci., 16 (3): 442-448, 2016.
33. Bahilu Bezabih, Mulugeta Lemenih and Alemayehu Regassa, 2016. Farmers perception on soil fertility status of small-scale farming system in Southwestern Ethiopioa. Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management 7(9): 143-153.
34. Mathewos Bekele, Mulugeta Lemenih, Alemayehu Regassa, 2016. The Effects of Integrated Soil Conservation Practices on Soil Physico-Chemical Properties: The Case of Menesibu District, West Ethiopia. Journal of Natural Sciences Research, Vol.6, No.23.
35. De Wispelaere, L., Marcelino, V., Alemayehu Regassa, De Grave, E., Dumon, M., Mees, F., Van Ranst, E., 2015. Revisiting nitic horizon properties of Nitisols in SW Ethiopia. Geoderma 243-244 (2015) 69-79.
36. Abdeta Jembere, Gezahegn Berecha, Alemayehu Regassa, 2015. Impacts of termites on selected soil physico-chemical characteristics in humid highlands of south-west ethiopia. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science.Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, 63(12): 1676-1684.
37. Alemayehu Regassa, Van Deale K., De Papua P., Dumon M., Dickers J., Asfawossen Asrat, Van Ranst E., 2014. Characterizing weathering intensity and trends of geological materials in the Gilgel Gibe catchment, southwestern Ethiopia. Journal of African Earth Sciences 99 (2014) 568-580.
38. Mertensa,K., Tolossaa, A.R., Verdoodt, A., Dumon, M.J., Deckers, Van Ranst, E., 2014. Impact of traditional soil burning (guie) on properties and reclamation of Planosols in southwestern Ethiopia. Journal of Soil Use and Management 31 (2014) 330-336.a Equal contribution of both authors.
39. Mathijs Dumon, Alemayehu Regassa Tolossa, Boris Capon, Christophe Detavernier, Eric Van Ranst, 2014. Quantitative clay mineralogy of a Vertic Planosol in Southwestern Ethiopia. Geoderma 214–215 (2014) 184–196.
40. Cornelis, J.T., M. Dumon, Tolossa, A.R., Delvaux, B., Deckers, J., Van Ranst, E. 2014. The effect of pedological conditions on the sources and sinks of silicon in the Vertic Planosols in south-western Ethiopia. Catena 112 (2014) 131–138.
41. Bahilu Bezabih, Mulugeta lemenih, Alemayehu Regassa, 2014. Soil Fertility Status as Affected by Different Land Use Types and Topographic Positions: A Case of Delta Sub- Watershed, Southwestern Ethiopia. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare 4, 27(2014).
42. Abebayehu Aticho, Misginaw Tamirat, Abraham Bantirgu, Solomon Tulu, Alemayehu Regassa and Bayu Dume, 2014. Influences of mineral nitrogen and phosphorous fertilization on yield and yield contributing components in hot pepper (Capsicum annuum L.). African Journal of Agricultural Research. Vol. 9(7), 670-675.
43. Van Ranst, E., Dumon, M., Tolossa, A.R., Cornelis, J., Stoops, T. G., Vandenberghe, R.E., Deckers, J.. 2011. Revisiting ferrolysis processes in the formation of Planosols for rationalizing the soils with stagnic properties in WRB. Geoderma 163 (2011) 265–274.

PAPERS PRESENTED ON INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
1. Eric Van Ranst, Alemayehu Regassa Tolossa, Mathijs Dumon, Jean-Thomas Cornelis, Jozef Deckers, 2010. On the origin of Planosols – the process of ferrolysis revisited. Paper presented on the 19th World Congress of Soil Science, Soil Solutions for a Changing World. 1 – 6 August 2010, Brisbane, Australia. Published on DVD.
2. Alemayehu Regassa Tolossa, 2011. Formation and Characteristics of Nitisols in South West Ethiopia. Paper presented on IAG/AIG regional conference. Theme: geomorphology for human adaptation to changing tropical environments. Febrruary 18-
22, 2011, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 3. Cornelis, J.-T., M. Dumon, A.R. Tolossa, B. Delvaux1, J. Deckers4, E. Van Ranst, 2011. The genesis of an Ethiopian Vertic Planosol elucidated by the study of silicon dynamics in the
topsoil. In: Proceedings of the IUSS Commission on Soil Geography 2011 held in Hohenheim, Germany. July 28th – August 01th, 2011.
4. Alemayehu Regassa, Van Deale K., De Papua P., Dumon M., Dickers J., Asfawossen Asrat, Van Ranst E., 2013. Characterization of geological materials in the Gilgel Gibe catchment, South‐western Ethiopia: importance for and impact on studies on soil materials and soil genesis. Paper presented on 24th colloquium of African Geology (CAG
24). 8-14 January, 2013, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
5. Alemayehu Regassa, A. Verdoodt, M. Dumon, S. Deckers, E. Van Ranst, 2013. The effects of soil burning practice 'guie' on soil properties and its impact on eucalyptus production on planosols in the Gilgel Gibe catchment, Southwest Ethiopia. Paper presented on the Soils, Land Use and Health International conference. 28 to 31 August, 2013, Lushoto, Tanzania.
6. Alemayehu Regassa, 2016. Characterization of Bench mark soils in the Gilgel Gibe Catichment. Paper presented on the Biodiversity conservation, Environment and Global warming International conference. 27-28 January, 2017, Bedele Ethiopia.

Research Interests
• Soil Genesis
• Soil Classification
• Soil mapping
• Land Evaluation
• Land Use Planning
• Soil Organic Carbon Dynamics
• Land Use Land Cover Change Analysis

Publications

1. Yohannes Walie Guadie, Debela Hunde Feyssa and Dereje Bekele Jiru. 2019. Socio-economic importance of highland bamboo (Yushania alpina K. Schum) and challenges for its expansion in Bibugn District, East Gojjam, Ethiopia, Journal of Horticulture and Forestry, Vol.11(2);
2. Abebayehu Atichoa, Dessalegn Obsi Gemedaa, Debela Hunde Feyssaa, Dereje Bekele Jiru, Abebe Beyeneb, Dinberu Seyoumc, Denyse J. Snelderd, Gudina Legese Feyisae, Shimelis Aynalem, George Archibaldg, Tariku Mekonnen Gutema, 2018. Assessment of black crowned crane and wattled crane population and spatiotemporal distribution in Jimma Zone, southwest Ethiopia; Journal of Global Ecology and Conservation, Vol.16;
3. Berhanu Niguse Feyisa, Debela Hunde Feyssa and Dereje Bekele Jiru. 2017 Fuel wood utilization impacts on forest resources of Gechi District, South Western Ethiopia; Journal of Ecology and the Natural Environment, Vol.9(8), PP. 140-150;
4. Thakdeal Kuet Lim, Debela Hunde Feyyisa and Dereje Bekele Jiru. 2016. Management and Utilization of Wild Nutraceutical Plants: Implications in Diversifying Food sources and Traditional Health care systems in Lare Woreda, Gambella Regional State, Southwest Ethiopia; Ethiopian Journal of Applied Science and Technology, Vol.7(1), PP.1-17;
5. Dereje Bekele Jiru, John F. Kessy and Abdu Abdulkadir, 2011. Collaborative Forest Management in Belete-Gera National Forest Priority Area, Ethiopia: Prospects and Challenges, MSc Thesis, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany;
6. Dereje Bekele Jiru, Jemal Abafita, Kefelegn Getahun, Abrham Bantirgu, Ayalew Talema and Kitessa Hundera, 2010. Assessment of Biophysical Resource Management in selected Villages of Gilgel Gibe Catchment, South-western Ethiopia, In: Proceedings of National workshop on Challenges and Prospects of Integrated Watershed Management on People’s Livelihood and Sustainability of Dams in Ethiopia (Jan 4-5, 2010,
7. Habte Wendime Gemechu , Debissa Lemessa , Dereje Bekele Jiru. 2021. A comparative analysis of indigenous and exotic tree species management practices in agricultural landscapes of Southwest Ethiopia. Journal of Trees, Forests and People.
8. Habte Wendime Gemechu, Dereje Bekele Jiru. 2021. Review on Factors Affecting Regeneration of Indigenous Tree Species in Ethiopia

Research Interests
• Social-ecological systems interface;
• Forest/biodiversity governance;
• Social forestry/Agroforestry;
• Ecotourism_Potential for nature conservation and economic development;
• Rural livelihood and forest resources links.

PUBLICATIONS
1. Simon Bahrndorff, Tibebu Alemu, TemesgenAlemneh, and Jeppe Lund Nielsen 2016. The Microbiome of Animals: Implications for Conservation Biology. International Journal of Genomics, DOI 10.1155/2016/5304028
2. Tibebu Alemu, Simon Bahrndorff1, Esayas Alemayehu & Argaw Ambelu (2017). Agricultural sediment reduction using natural herbaceous buffer strips: a case study of the east African highland, Water and Environment Journal, 31(4) 522-527.
3. Tibebu Alemu, Simon Bahrndorff, KitessaHundera, Esayas Alemayehu, ArgawAmbelu
(2017). Effect of riparian land use on environmental conditions and riparian vegetation in the east African highland streams. Limnologica 66: 1-11
4. Tibebu Alemu, TemesgenAlemneh, Cino Pertoldi, Argaw Ambelu, Simon Bahrndorff
(2017). Cost and benefit of heat and cold hardening in a soil arthropod. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, 2017, XX, 1–9.
5. Tibebu Alemu,Tadesse Weyuma, Esayas Alemayehu, Argaw Ambelu (2017).Identifying
riparian vegetation as indicator of stream water quality in the Gilgel Gibe catchment, southwestern Ethiopia. Ecohydrology, 11,1-9.
6. Tibebu Alemu,Simon Bahrndorff,Cino Pertoldi,Kitessa Hundera, Esayas Alemayehu,
Argaw Ambelu (2018). Development of a plant based riparian index of biotic integrity (RIBI) for assessing the ecological condition of highland streams in East Africa. Ecological Indicators 87, 77-85.
7. Bizuneh Woldeab, Reta Regassa, Tibebu Alemu, and Moa Megersa (2018). Medicinal
Plants Used for Treatment of Diarrhoeal Related Diseases in Ethiopia. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2018, 1-20.
8. Anne Jensen* Tibebu Alemu* Temesgen Alemneh Cino Pertoldi Simon Bahrndorff 2019.
Thermal acclimation and adaptation across populations in a broadly distributed soil arthropod. Functional Ecology, 33(5), 833-845.
9. Simon Bahrndorf, Tibebu Alemu, T. N. Kristense, M. H. Sørensen, T. T. Høye · M. Holmstrup, 2021.Therm, adaptations of adults and eggs in the Arctic seed bug Nysius groenlandicus (Insecta: Hemiptera) from South Greenland, Polar Biology,44 (3), 491-498.

Research area
• Biodiversity and Ecotourism
• Freshwater biodiversity
• Riparian area restoration, conservation and management
• Development of biotic index

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List of Publications

A) Proceedings paper
1. Zerssa, G. W., Koal, P., & Eichler-Löbermann, B. (2022). Fertilizer Management Strategy to Reduce Global Warming Potential and Improve Soil Fertility in a Nitisol in Southwestern Ethiopia. Chemistry Proceedings, 10(1), 51.

B) Journal Articles
2. Merga Tizazu Hailu and Gebeyanesh Worku Zerssa. 2022. Responses of Soil Microorganisms under Different Soil Amendment Practices. Int.J.Curr.Res.Aca.Rev. 10(04), 78-83. doi: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcrar.2022.1004.005
3. Zerssa, G. W., Kim, D. G., Koal, P., & Eichler-Löbermann, B. (2021). Combination of Compost and Mineral Fertilizers as an Option for Enhancing Maize (Zea mays L.) Yields and Mitigating Greenhouse Gas Emissions from a Nitisol in Ethiopia. Agronomy, 11(11), 2097.
4. Zerssa, G., Feyssa, D., Kim, D. G., & Eichler-Löbermann, B. (2021). Challenges of smallholder farming in Ethiopia and opportunities by adopting climate-smart agriculture. Agriculture, 11(3), 192.
5. Wakweya, T., Nigussie, A., Worku, G., Biresaw, A., Aticho, A., Hirko, O., … & Ahmed, M. (2021). Long‐term effects of bone char and lignocellulosic biochar‐based soil amendments on phosphorus adsorption–desorption and crop yield in low‐input acidic soils. Soil Use and Management.
6. Tadele, K. T., & Zerssa, G. W. (2021). Specific Plant Nutrients and Vitamins that Fortify Human Immune System. In Traditional Herbal Therapy for the Human Immune System (pp. 363-396). CRC Press.
7. De Waele, J., Vandecasteele, B., Elsen, A., Haesaert, G., Wittouck, D., Horemans, D., Zerssa, G. W, & De Neve, S. (2020). Risk assessment of additional nitrate leaching under catch crops fertilized with pig slurry after harvest of winter cereals. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 304, 107113.
8. Gebeyanesh W. Z., Bahilu B. and Birhanu D., 2017. Assessment of farmers’ perception towards soil and water conservation in Obi Koji Peasant Association, Woliso District, South West Shewa Ethiopia. Journal of Ecology and the Natural Environment. Vol. 9(3), pp. 45-52,
9. Gebeyanesh W.Z., Debela H.F., 2016. Natural Resource Use Conflicts: Gender Opportunities and Constraints in Conflict Management. A review. Journal of Biological and Chemical Research. 33(2): 836-846.

Conference paper and poster presentations
• Paper presentation at the MSM academic conference on private sector development in emerging economies, contributing to a climate smart and inclusive society in Maastricht School of Management, on 1 December 2021, the Netherlands.
• Paper presentation at the 1st International Online Conference on Agriculture – Advances in Agricultural Science and Technology, 10–25 February 2022, MDPI: Basel, Switzerland.
• Paper presentation at the Global Symposium on Soils for Nutrition (GSOIL4N) organized by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations held on 26‒29 July 2022, Rome Italy.
• Poster presentation submitted to the Tropentag 2022, to be held as hybrid conference on September 14-16, 2022, Czech University of Life Science, Prague, Czech Republic.

Research Interests

• Climate-smart agriculture
• Climate change adaptation and mitigation
• C sequestration
• Integrated soil nutrient management
• Greenhouse gas emission mitigation
• Fertilizer management practice
• Soil quality
• Conservation agriculture
• Wetland soil
• Bio-waste composting and
• vermicomposting.

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List of publications

1. Merga, B.B., Mamo, F.L., Moisa, M.B., Tiye, F.S., Gemeda, D.O., 2023. GIS-Based Flood Risk Assessment in Shebele Sub-basin, West Hararghe Zone, Southeastern Ethiopia. Applied Water Science. 13, 214. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13201-023-02019-9
2. Gutema, T.M., Mersha, A., Aticho, A., Gemeda, D.O., Diriba, S., Alemu, T., Gemechu, D., Habtamu, T., Tsegaye, D., Christian, N., 2023. Wildlife roadkill in Southwestern Ethiopia: hotspots, drivers, and victim species. Heliyon. 9, e19783. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19783.
3. Gurmessa, M.M., Moisa, M.B., Boru, L.H., Deribew, K.T., Gemeda, D.O., 2023. Geospatial Assessment of Potential Land Suitability for Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq) Tree Cultivation in the Western Parts of Ethiopia. OCL – Oilseeds and fats, Crops and Lipids. DOI: 10.1051/ocl/2023024.
4. Moisa, M.B., Gabissa, B.T., Wedajo, Y.N., Tamene, G.A., Gemeda, D.O., 2023. Forest and Wetland Versus Land Surface Temperature: A case of Yayo district, Southwestern Ethiopia. Geocarto International. 38 (1), 2256300. https://doi.org/10.1080/10106049.2023.2256300
5. Gemeda, D.O., Kerebe, T.A., Gemechu, H.W., 2023. Land Cover Change and Public Perceptions Differently Affect Black Crowned Crane (Balearica pavonina) Conservation: Evidences from Jimma Zone Southwestern Ethiopia. Environmental and Sustainability Indicators.19, 100288. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indic.2023.100288.
6. Moisa, M.B., Gurmessa, M.M., Negasa, G.F.,Oljira, D.G., Dinsa, M.L.,Deribew, K.T., Roba, Z.R., Gemeda, D.O., 2023. Evaluation of the groundwater recharge potential zone by using GIS and remote sensing in the Ziway Abijata sub-basin, Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia. Water Supply. https://doi.org/10.2166/ws.2023.183.
7. Moisa, M.B., Hinkosa, L.B., Gemeda, D.O. 2023. GIS and remote sensing Based Analysis of Land use and Land cover Change in the Upper Anger watershed, Western Ethiopia. Geology, Ecology and Landscapes. https://doi.org/10.1080/24749508.2023.2237323
8. Moisa, M.B., Dejene, I.N., Deribew, K.T.,Gurmessa, M.M.,Gemeda, D.O. 2023. Impacts of Forest cover Change on Carbon Stock, Carbon Emission and Land Surface Temperature in Sor watershed, Baro Akobo basin, Western Ethiopia. Journal of Water & Climate Change. https://doi.org/10.2166/wcc.2023.102
9. Mekdes Shiferaw1,2; Zerihun Kebebew1; Dessalegn Obsi Gemeda1 Impact of Forest Cover Change on Ecosystem Services in Central Highlands of Ethiopia: A Case of Wof-Washa Forest. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18173
10. Berkessa, Y.W., Bulto, T.W., Moisa, M.B., Gurmessa, M.M., Werku, B.C., Juta, G.Y., Gemeda, D.O., Negash, D.A., 2023. Impacts of Urban Land Use and Land Cover Change on Wetland Dynamics in Jimma City, Southwestern Ethiopia. Journal Water & Climate Change. https://doi.org/10.2166/wcc.2023.102.
11. Kerbe, T.A., Ejeta, T.M., Gemeda, D.O., 2023. Soil Erosion Risk Assessment Using Geospatial Technologies and RUSLE Model in Bore Guda Watershed, Southwestern Ethiopia. Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes. https://doi.org/10.1080/24749508.2023.2237362
12. Tsegaye, N.T., Dibaba, W.T., Gemeda, D.O., 2023. Spatiotemporal Forest Cover Change and Its Implication for Environmental Sustainability in Dedo District of Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia. Environmental and Sustainability Indicators. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indic.2023.100262.
13. Gemeda, D.O.; Korecha, D.; Garedew, W. 2023. Climate Change Perception and Vulnerability Assessment of the Farming Communities in the Southwest Parts of Ethiopia. Climate. 11(9), 183. https://doi.org/10.3390/cli11090183.
14. Moisa, M.B., Merga, B.B., Gemeda, D.O., 2023. Urban Green Space Suitability Analysis Using Geospatial Techniques: A Case Study of Addis Ababa City, Ethiopia. Geocarto International. https://doi.org/10.1080/10106049.2023.2213674
15. Gemeda, D.O., Korecha, D., Garedew, W., 2023. Determinants of Climate Change Adaptation Strategies and Existing Barriers: Evidences from Farming Communities in the Wettest parts of Ethiopia. Climate services. Climate Services, 30, 100376.
16. Weday, M.A., Tabor, K.W., Gemeda, D.O., 2023. Flood Hazards and Risk Mapping Using Geospatial Technologies in Jimma City, Southwestern Ethiopia. Heliyon. e14617, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14617
17. Moisa, M.B., Feyissa, M.E.,Dejene, I.N.,Tiye, F.S.,Deribew, K.T.,Gemeda, D.O., 2023. Land Suitability Evaluation for Moringa Oleifera tree Cultivation using Geospatial techniques in Dhidhessa Catchment, Abay Basin, Ethiopia. Oil Crop Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocsci.2023.02.007
18. Dejene, I.N., Moisa, M.B., Gemeda, D.O.,2023. Spatiotemporal Monitoring of Drought Using Satellite Precipitation Products: The Case of Borena Agro-pastoralists and Pastoralists Regions, South Ethiopia. 2023. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13990.
19. Moisa, M.B., Bulto, T.W.,Werku, B.C., Berkessa, Y.W., Chebo, A.K., Negash, D.A., Gemeda, D.O. (2023). Analyzing the Geospatial Dynamics of Abay Choman and Jimma Geneti Watershed’s Wetland in the Western Ethiopian Region of Horro Guduru Wollega Zone. Air Soil and Water Research.16, https://doi.org/10.1177/1178622122115
20. Teshome, D.S., Moisa, M.B.,Gemeda, D.O.,You, S. (2022). Effect of Land Use-Land Cover Change on Soil Erosion and Sediment Yield in Muger Sub-basin, Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia. Land. 11, 2173.
https://doi.org/10.3390/land11122173.
21. Moisa, M.B., Tufa, C.A., Gabissa, B.T., Gurmessa, M.M., Wedajo, Y.N., Feyissa, M.E., Gemeda, D.O. (2022). Integration of Geospatial Technologies with Multi-criteria Decision Analysis for Aquaculture Land Suitability Evaluation: The case of Fincha’a River Sub-basin, Western Ethiopia. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research. 10, 100448. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2022.100448
22. Moisa, M.B., Dejene, I.N., Roba, Z.R., Gemeda, D.O. (2022). Impact of Urban Land Use and Land Cover Change on Urban Heat Island and Urban Thermal Comfort Level: A Case Study of Addis Ababa city, Ethiopia. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 194,736. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-022-10414-z
23. Moisa M.B., Merga, B.B., Gemeda D.O. (2022). Assessment of land suitability for Oilseeds crops (sesame and groundnut) using geospatial techniques: In the case study of Diga district, East Wollega zone, Western Ethiopia. Oil Crop Science. 7 (3),127-134. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocsci.2022.08.001
24. Moisa, M.B., Dejene, I.N., Gemeda, D.O. (2022). Integration of geospatial technologies with multiple regression model for urban land use land cover change analysis and its impact on land surface temperature in Jimma City, southwestern Ethiopia. Applied Geomatics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12518-022-00463-x.
25. Moisa, M.B., Gemeda, D.O. (2022). Assessment of Urban Thermal Field Variance Index and Thermal Comfort Level of Addis Ababa Metropolitan City, Ethiopia. Heliyon. 8 (8), e10185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10185
26. Deribew K.T; Mihretu Y; Abreha G; Gemeda DO. (2022). Spatial analysis of potential ecological sites in the northeastern parts of Ethiopia using multi criteria decision making models. Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41685-022-00248-5
27. Moisa M.B; Hinkosa L.B; Gemeda D.O. (2022) Analysis of Land Surface Temperature using Geospatial Technologies in Gida Kiremu, Limu, and Amuru Districts, Western Ethiopia. Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture. 6:90-99.
28. Moisa, M.B., Dejene, I, N., Gemeda, D.O. (2022) Geospatial technology–based analysis of land use land cover dynamics and its effects on land surface temperature in Guder River sub-basin, Abay Basin, Ethiopia. Applied Geomatics. 14(3):451-463.
29. Moisa, M.B., Dejene, I.N., Hinkosa, L.B., Gemeda, D.O. (2022). Land Use Land Cover Change Analysis with Special Emphasis on Forest Cover Change Using Geospatial Techniques: A Case of Geba Watershed, Western Ethiopia. SN Applied Sciences. 4 (6), 187. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-022-05069-x
30. Moisa M.B., Merga, B.B., Gemeda, D.O. (2022). Land Suitability Evaluation for Surface Irrigation Using Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing. A Case Study in Didessa River Sub-Basin, Western Ethiopia. Sustainable Water Resources Management. 8 (3), 82. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40899-022-00674-5
31. Moisa, M.B., Dejeene, I.N., Hirko, O., Gemeda, D.O. (2022). Impact of Deforestation on Soil Erosion in the Highland Areas of Western Ethiopia using Geospatial Techniques: A case study of Upper Anger Watershed. Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science. 6(2):489-514.
32. Gemeda, D.O., Korecha, D., Garedew, W. (2022). Monitoring Climate Extremes Using Standardized Evapotranspiration Index and Future Projection of Rainfall and Temperature in the Wettest Parts of Southwest Ethiopia. Environmental Challenges.7, 100517. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2022.100517.
33. Moisa, M.B., Merga, B.B., Gemeda, D.O*. (2022). Urban Heat Island Dynamics in Response to Land Use Land Cover Change. A Case of Jimma City, Southwestern Ethiopia. Journal of Theoretical and Applied Climatology.149 (1-2):413-423.
34. Merga, B.B., Moisa, M.B., Negash, D.A., Ahmed, Z., Gemeda, D.O. (2022). Land Surface Temperature Variation in Response to Land Use and Land Cover Dynamics: A Case of Didessa River Sub-basin, Western Ethiopia. Earth Systems and Environment. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41748-022-00303-3
35. Moisa, M.B., Dejene, I.N., Mega, B.B., Gemeda, D.O. (2022). Soil Loss Estimation and Prioritization Using Geographic Information System and RUSLE Model: A Case Study of Anger River Sub-Basin, Western Ethiopia. Journal of water and Climate Change. 13(3):1170-1184.
36. Wolteji, B.N., Bedhadha, S.T., Gebre, S.L., Alemayehu, E., Gemeda, D.O*. (2022). Multiple Indices Based Agricultural Droughts Assessment in Rift Valley Region of Ethiopia. Environmental Challenges. 7, 100488.
37. Moisa, M.B., Tiye, F.S., Dejene, I.N., Gemeda, D.O. (2022). Land suitability analysis for maize production using geospatial technologies in the Didessa Watershed, Ethiopia. Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture. 6:34-46.
38. Moisa, M.B., Merga, B.B., Gemeda, D.O. (2022). Multiple Indices Based Assessment of Agricultural Drought: A Case Study in Gilgel Gibe Sub basin, Southern Ethiopia. Journal of Theoretical and Applied Climatology. 148 (1-2):455-464.
39. Moisa, M.B., Dejene, I.N., Merga, B.B., Gemeda, D.O. (2022). Impacts of Land use/Land cover Dynamics on Land Surface Temperature using Geospatial Techniques in Anger River Sub-basin, Western Ethiopia. Environmental Earth Sciences. 81 (3), 99.
40. Gemeda, D.O*., Koricha, D., Garedew, W. (2021). Evidences of Climate Change Presences in the Wettest Parts of Southwest Ethiopia. Heliyon 7(9), e08009.
41. Moisa, M.B., Gemeda D.O. (2021). Analysis of Urban Expansion and Land use/Land Cover Changes using Geospatial Techniques: A case of Addis Ababa City, Ethiopia. Applied Geomatics.13(4):853-861.
42. Negash, D.A., Moisa, M.B., Merga, B.B. Sadeta, F., Gemeda D.O.* (2021). Soil erosion risk assessment for prioritization of sub-watershed: the case of Chogo Watershed, Horo Guduru Wollega, Ethiopia. Environ Earth Sci 80, 589.
43. Moisa, M.B., Negash, D.A., Merga, B.B., Gemeda D.O. (2021). Impact of Land Use and Land Cover Change on Soil Erosion Using RUSLE Model and Geographic Information System: A Case of Temeji Watershed, Western Ethiopia. Journal of Water and Climate Change.12 (7):3404-3420.
44. Gemeda, D.O*; Feyssa, D.H., Garedew, W. (2021). Meteorological data trend analysis and local community perception towards climate change: a case study of Jimma City, Southwestern Ethiopia. Environment, Development and Sustainability. 23:5885-5903.
45. Ambecha, A.B., Melka, A.M., Gemeda, D.O*(2020). Ecotourism Site Suitability Evaluation Using Geospatial Technologies: A Case of Andiracha District, Ethiopia. Spatial Information Research. 28:559-568.
46. Negassa, M.D., Mallie, D.T., Gemeda D.O* (2020). Forest Cover Change Detection using Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing Techniques: A spatio-temporal study on Komto Protected Forest Priority Area, East Wollega Zone, Ethiopia. Environmental Systems Research. 9(1):1-14.
47. Abebe, M.S., Tsegaye, K., Gemeda, D.O.* (2019). Exploiting temporal-spatial patterns of informal settlements using GIS and remote sensing technique: A case study of Jimma city, Southwestern Ethiopia. Environmental Systems Research, 8 (6).
48. Gemeda, D.O. (2019). Climate Change Variability Analysis in and around Jinka, Southern Ethiopia. With Special Emphasis on Temperature and Rainfall. The Journal of Agricultural Sciences – Sri Lanka, 14 (3):145-153.
49. Hayidso, T.H., Gemeda, D.O*., Abraham, A.M. (2019). Identifying Road Traffic Accidents Hotspots Areas Using GIS in Ethiopia: a case study of Hosanna Town. Transport and Telecommunication. 20 (2):123–132.
50. Taye, B., Gebre, S.L., Gemeda, D.O., Getahun, K. (2019) Using Geospatial Techniques in the Selection of Potential Ecotourism Sites in Menz-geramidir District, Ethiopia. Ghana Journal of Geography. 11 (1):201-227.
51. Dinsa, T.T., Gemeda, D.O*.(2019). The Role of Wetlands for Climate Change Mitigation and Biodiversity Conservation. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management. 23 (7):1297-1300.
52. Meles, S.K., Gemeda, D.O*. (2019) Effects of Habitat Loss and Human influence on the Survival of Black-crowned cranes in Africa. Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management. 6 (3):1705-1711.
53. Aticho, A., Gemeda, D.O., Mekonnen, T., Chalchesa, T., Abetu, D., Morrison, K., Archibald, G. (2019). Assessment of community knowledge and perception on environmental issues in Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia. Journal of Degraded and Minining Lands Management, 6 (2):1635-1644.
54. Gegulo, D.F., Gemeda, D.O., Gebre, S.L. (2019). Perception and Response to Climate Change by Small Farmers: The Case of Mareko District, Southern Ethiopia. Int. J. Econ. Environ. Geol. 10 (1):42-47.
55. Owar, O., Legesse, S., Obsi, D. (2019). GIS Based Analysis of the Extent and Dynamic of Forest Cover Changes Between 1990–2017 Using Geospatial Techniques: In Case of Gog District, Gambella Regional State, Western Ethiopia. In: Wade, S. (eds) Earth Observations and Geospatial Science in Service of Sustainable Development Goals. Southern Space Studies. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-16016-6_4.
56. Demeke, M., Gebre, S.L., Gemeda, D.O. (2018). Assessment of Land Use Land Cover Change Dynamics Using GIS and Remote Sensing of Soro District, Hadya zone, Southern Ethiopia. The Nigerian Journal of Technological Research. 14 (1):62-74.
57. Aticho, A., Gemeda, D.O., Feyisa, D.H., Jiru, D.B., Beyene, A., Seyoum, D., Snelder, D.S., Feyisa, G.L., Aynalem, S., Archibald, G., Gutema, T.M. (2018) Assessment of black crowned crane and wattled crane population and spatiotemporal distribution in Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia. Global Ecology and Conservation, 16, e00459.
58. Gemeda, D.O*., Meles, S.K. (2018) Impacts of Human-Wildlife Conflict in Developing Countries. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage. 22 (8)1233-1238.
59. Othow, O.O., Gebre, S.L., Gemeda, D.O. (2017). Analyzing the Rate of Land Use and Land Cover Change and Determining the Causes of Forest Cover Change in Gog District, Gambella Regional State, Ethiopia. Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS.6:4.
60. Gemeda, D.O. (2016) Black Crowned Crane (Balearica pavonine L.) Conservation guideline in Chora Boter district of Jimma Zone: The case of Ethiopia. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation, 8 (8):164-170.
61. Gemeda, D.O*., Minstro, A.A., Feyssa, D.H., Sima, A.D., Gutema, T.M. (2016) Community knowledge, attitude and practice towards black crowned crane (Balearica pavonine L.) conservation in Chora Boter district of Jimma Zone, Ethiopia, Journal of Ecology and the Natural Environment,8(4):40-48.
62. Feyssa, D.H., Gemeda, D.O*. (2015). Impacts of Climate Change on Production System in Semi-arid regions of Ethiopia. J. Biol. and Chem. Res 32 (2):755-764.
63. Gemeda, D.O*., Sima, A.D. (2015). The impacts of climate change on African continent and the way forward. Journal of Ecology and the Natural Environment, 7(10):256-262.
64. Gemeda, D.O*., Sima, A.D. (2015). Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigations: Students’ Knowledge and Experiences in Jimma University, Ethiopia. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR). 23(2):123-137
65. Gemeda, D.O. (2015). Perceptions of Climate Change among Natural Resources Management Students at Jimma University, Ethiopia. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR). 23(1):106-119.
66. Gemeda, D.O. (2012). Assessing the development of Ethiopian National Spatial Data Infrastructure. Centre for Geo-Information, A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the degree of Master of Science at Wageningen University and Research Centre, The Netherlands. https://edepot.wur.nl/203038.

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Publications
1. Bayu Dume, Ales Hanc, Pavel Svehla, Pavel Míchal, Abraham Demelash Chane, and Abebe Nigussie. “Carbon Dioxide and Methane Emissions during the Composting and Vermicomposting of Sewage Sludge under the Effect of Different Proportions of Straw Pellets.” Atmosphere 12, no. 11 (2021): 1380.
2. Ales Hanc, Bayu Dume, and Tereza Hrebeckova. “Differences of enzymatic activity during composting and vermicomposting of sewage sludge mixed with straw pellets.” Frontiers in Microbiology 12 (2021).
3. Abebe Nigussie, Bayu Dume, Milkyas Ahmed, Melkamu Mamuye, Gebermedihin Ambaw, Goytom Berhiun, Armaye Biresaw, and Abebayheu Aticho. “Effect of microbial inoculation on nutrient turnover and lignocellulose degradation during composting: A meta-analysis.” Waste Management 125 (2021): 220-234.
4. Temesgen Wakweya, Abebe Nigussie, Gebeyanesh Worku, Armaye Biresaw, Abebayheu Aticho, Obsu Hirko, Gebermedihin Ambaw, Melkamu Mamuye, Bayu Dume, and Milkiyas Ahmed. “Long‐term effects of bone char and lignocellulosic biochar‐based soil amendments on phosphorus adsorption–desorption and crop yield in low‐input acidic soils.” Soil Use and Management 38, no. 1 (2022): 703-713.
5. Amsalu Tilahun, Wim Cornelis, Steven Sleutel, Abebe Nigussie, Bayu Dume, and Eric Van Ranst. “The Potential of Termite Mound Spreading for Soil Fertility Management under Low Input Subsistence Agriculture.” Agriculture 11, no. 10 (2021): 1002.
6. William H. Blake, Pascal Boeckx, Brian C. Stock, Hugh G. Smith, Samuel Bodé, Hari R. Upadhayay, Leticia Gaspar, Ruprt Goddard, Amy T. Lennard, Ivan Lizaga, David A. Lobb, Philip N. Owens, Ellen L. Petticrew, ZouZou A. Kuzyk, Bayu D. Gari, Linus Munishi, Kelvin Mtei, AmsaluNebiyu, Lionel Mabit, Ana Navas, Brice X. Semmens: A deconvolutional Bayesian mixing model approach for river basinsediment source apportionment. Scientific Reports 08/2018; 8(1)., DOI:10.1038/s41598-018-30905-9
7. Bayu Dume, DejeneAyeleTessema, AlemayehuRegassa, GezahegnBerecha: Effects of Biochar on Phosphorus Sorption and Desorption in Acidic and Calcareous Soils. ISSN 2224-5790 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0514 (Online), 9(5),2017
8. Bayu Dume, DejeneAyele, AlemayehuRegassa, GezahegnBerecha: Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management Improving available phosphorus in soil using biochar. DOI:10.5897/JSSEM2015.0540
9. TadesseMosissa, Bayu Dume, DechassaTegegne, MotiYohannes: Environmental Flows Risk Assessment of Effluent Outfalls from Conventional Wet Washed Coffee Refineries in LimuKosa District of Southwestern Ethiopia. 02/2017; 5(6):199-207., DOI:10.11648/j.ajep.20160506.17
10. BahiluBezabih, AbebayehuAticho, TadesseMossisa, Bayu Dume: Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management The effect of land management practices on soil physical and chemical properties in Gojeb Sub-river Basin of Dedo District, Southwest Ethiopia. 11/2016; 7(10):154-165., DOI:10.5897/JSSEM2016.0574
11. Bayu Dume: Interactive Effects of Biochar in Soil Related to Feedstock and Pyrolysis Temperature. DOI:10.5829/idosi.aejaes.2016.16.3.12880
12. Bayu Dume, TadesseMosissa, AmsaluNebiyu: African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Effect of biochar on soil properties and lead (Pb) availability in a military camp in South West Ethiopia.
13. Bayu Dume: Effect of biochar on soil properties and lead (Pb) availability in a military camp in South West Ethiopia. DOI:10.5897/AJEST2015.2014
14. Bayu Dume, AmsaluNebiyu: Potential Agronomic Benefits and Carbon Sequestration Ability of Biochar: Review. DOI:10.5829/idosi.aejaes.2016.1689.1700
15. Bayu Dume, G. Berecha, S. Tulu: Characterization of biochar produced at different temperatures and its effect on acidic nitosol of jimma, southwest ethiopia. International Journal of Soil Science 07/2015; 10(2):63-73.
16. AbebayehuAticho, MisginawTamirat, Abraham Bantirgu, Solomon Tulu, AlemayehuRegassa, Bayu Dume: Influences of mineral nitrogen and phosphorous fertilization on yield and yield contributing components in hot pepper (Capsicum annuum L.). African journal of agricultural research 02/2014; 9(13):670-675., DOI:10.5897/AJAR2013.8262

List of Posters

1. Bayu Dume, NebiyuAmsalu, Samuel Bode, Kelvin Mtei, Linus Munishi, Ana Navas, Brice Semmens, Hugh Smith, Brian Stock, Will Blake, and Pascal Boeckx.Integrating isotopic tracer techniques with Bayesian modelling for improved assessment and management of sedimentation problems in the Gilgel-Gibe catchment, Ethiopia. Geophysical Research Abstracts Vol. 19, EGU2017-16818, 2017 EGU General Assembly 2017
2. AmsaluNebiyu, Bayu Dume, Samuel Bode, Hari Ram, and Pascal Boeckx. Soil erosion and sediment delivery issues in a large hydro-electric power reservoir catchment, Ethiopia. Geophysical Research Abstracts Vol. 19, EGU2017-17018, 2017 EGU General Assembly 2017.
3. Linus Munishi, Kelvin Mtei, Samuel Bode, Bayu Dume, Ana Navas, AmsaluNebiyu, Brice Semmens, Hugh Smith, Brian Stock, Pascal Boeckx, and Will Blake. Tackling soil degradation and environmental changes in Lake Manyara Basin, Tanzania to support sustainable landscape/ecosystem management. Geophysical Research Abstracts Vol. 19, EGU2017-16640, 2017 EGU General Assembly 2017

Publications

1. Ahmed Mohammed Abachebsa (2017). Review on Impacts of Protected Area on Local Communities’ Livelihoods in Ethiopia. Journal of Resources Development and Management http://iiste.org ISSN 2422-8397. Vol.39, 1-13
2. Abdulsemed Abanega Abdurahman and Ahmed Mohammed Abachebsa (2021), Impact of Small-Scale Irrigation Schemes on Smallholders Household Income and Food Security in Ethiopia: Review. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare. Vol. 11(1), 40-45

Research experience and interests

• Wildlife Crime in Ethiopia: A Spatiotemporal Analysis of Poaching Activity in Ethiopia’s National Parks and Implication for Crime Prevention
• Assessments of biodiversity and Ecotourism potentials in the south western Ethiopia (ongoing project)
• Assessing effectiveness of Multi-sectoral and Integrated approaches of Biodiversity Conservation and Livelihood Improvement in the protected Areas of South-western Ethiopia: Discourse, Policy, and Practice Nexus (ongoing project)
• Human–wildlife coexistence in a changing world: Challenges and mitigation measures in Southwestern Ethiopia (ongoing project)
• Examining activity patterns, ranging and diet of Boutourlini’s blue monkey (cercopithecus mitis boutourlinii) in natural forest and shade coffee system of belete-gera forest priority area, southwest Ethiopia (MSc. Thesis).