Dr.Getahun Kitila Dakssa

Getahun Kitila Dakssa

Qualification: PhD

Specialization: Soil Science

Academic rank: Assistant Professor

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Phone number: +251930663364

Research area/interest

• Environment & Development
• Soil Health
• Soil Fertility
• Soil-Atmosphere Interaction
• Water Quality
• Groundwater Dynamics
• Land &soil degradation
• Soil & water conservation

Publication

1. Getahun K., Heluf G., Tena A., Megara O. and Hans H. (2013) Land use Changes Induced by Irrigation Development in the Fincha'a Valley Sugar Estate, Nile Basin, Ethiopia (Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences).
2. Getahun K., Heluf G. and Tena A. (2013) Identification of Groundwater Level by Using Geoelectrical Resistivity Method in the FVSE, Nile Basin of Western Ethiopia (Science, Technology and Arts Research Journal, Wollega University).
3. Kitila, G., Gebrekidan, H., & Alamrew, T. (2014). Assessment of irrigation water quality and suitability for irrigation in the Fincha’a Valley Sugar Estate, Nile Basin of Western Ethiopia. Science Technology and Arts Research Journal, 3(1), 64. https://doi.org/10.4314/star.v3i1.12
4. Kitila, G., Gebrekidan, H., & Alamrew, T. (2018b). Soil quality attributes induced by land use changes in the Fincha’a watershed, Nile Basin of western Ethiopia. Science Technology and Arts Research Journal, 5(1), 16. https://doi.org/10.4314/star.v5i1.3
5. Kabite, G. K. G. (2015). Severity classification and characterization of waterlogged irrigation fields in the Fincha’ a Valley Sugar estate, Nile basin of western Ethiopia. Hydrology Current Research, 06(02). https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7587.1000209
6. Getahun K., Heluf G. and Tena A. (2017) Soil Quality Attributes Induced by Land Use Changes in the Fincha’a Valley Sugar Estate, Nile Basin of Western Ethiopia (Science, Technology and Arts Research Journal, Wollega University).
7. Gonde, G. E., & Kitila, G. (2022). Impacts of soil and water conservation measures on selected soil quality attributes at Jima Bako area, Western Ethiopia. Journal of Energy and Natural Resources, 11(1), 18. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jenr.20221101.13
8. Henok Habte, Getahun Kitila, 2018.). Physical characteristics of alkaline stabilized sewage sludge (N‐Viro soil) and their effects on soil physical properties. Journal of Environmental Quality, 24(1), 153–164.

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9. Degnet Wako, Getahun Kitila and Mengistu W/mariyam. 2021. Effect of Land Use Change on Soil 4 Carbon Stock and Selected Soil Properties in Gobu Sayyo, Western Ethiopia (Journal of Research Square)
10. Gelana Fikadu and Getahun Kitila. Status of Soil Quality under Different Land Use: The Case of Juka Watershed of North-East Wollega, Western Ethiopia. (World Journal of Agriculture and Soil Science) Plus 5 further reports (Diploma thesis, manuscripts)
11. Getahun Kitila and Getu Imiru. 2023. Assessment of Farmers’ Perception towards Soil and Water Conservation Measures at Bako Tibe District, Western Ethiopia (Journal of Geography & Natural Disasters)
12. Getahun Kitila 2022. Assessment of Effects of Land Uses on Soil Quality Indicators: The Case of Gibe watershed, Western Ethiopia Science, Technology and Arts Research Journal, Wallaga University).
13. Getahun Kitila *1 & Melaku Getahun 2 2022. Effects of Soil and Water Conservation on Selected Soil Physicochemical Properties in Debatie District, Northwestern Ethiopia Ethiopia Science, Technology and Arts Research Journal, Wollega University).
14. Tariku Dame, Getahun Kitila and Getu Emiru. 2023. Soil Erosion Hazards and its Implication on Selected Soil Properties at Chancho Watershed of Diga District, Western Ethiopia Science, Technology and Arts Research Journal, Wallaga University).