Magarsa Abara Edesa

Phone: +251917830507

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Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/magarsa-abara-a91b97248/

Qualification

• Data Analysis Fundamentals from Udacity in October 7, 2024
• Certified on online teaching from e-SHE in November 13, 2023
• Sc. in Environmental Science at Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia in May 2019
• Summer Courses on Smart Integrated Farming for Sustainable Agriculture at Gadjah Madah University, Indonesia in 2019
• BSc in Environmental Science at Wallaga University, Ethiopia in June 2015

Research area/interest

Climate change, Energy and environment, Environmental Pollution, Environmental protection and management, Watershed management, ecosystem service

Publications and links

1. Poerwati, S., Nabira, F. S., Yulianto, B., Anjum, F. R., Luqman, M., & Abara, M. (2023, December). Hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes) Phytoremediaition In Reducing The Bod Of Liquid Waste Of Tofu Industry. In 6th International Conference of Health Polytechnic Surabaya (ICoHPS 2023)(pp. 89-95). Atlantis Press. https://www.atlantis-press.com/proceedings/icohps-23/125995899
2. Bakure, B.Z., Abara, M., & Hundera, K. (2022). Review on the effect of climate change on ecosystem services. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/1016/1/012055/meta
3. Abara, M., Komariah, K., & Budiastuti,S. (2020). Drought frequency, severity, and duration monitoring based on climate change in Southern and Southeastern Ethiopia. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/477/1/012011/meta
4. Aziz,A., Komariah,K., Sumani,S., & Abara,M. (2020). Comparing the accuracy of estimating soil moisture using the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) and the Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI). Sains Tanah - Journal of Soil Science and Agroclimatology, 34, 67-75. https://jurnal.uns.ac.id/tanah/article/view/41396
5. Benti, F. & Abara, M. (2019). Trend analyses of temperature and rainfall and their response to global CO2 emission in Masha, Southern Ethiopia. Caraka Tani: Journal of Sustainable Agriculture, 1, 1412-3606. https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/2d7c/8807e14de1faf1bfd7552439287ecc794ba8.pdf

• Kelbessa Gutema Atomissa

• Phone: +251911809995 / +251949489906
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• ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-33346951

Academic Qualifications:

1. Master of Science Degree in Environmental Science from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
2. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Degree in Chemistry from Alemaya University, Ethiopia
3. Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Economics from Jimma University, Ethiopia

Research Interest Thematic Areas:

Environmental Health, Environmental Toxicology, Water Quality, Air Quality and Soil Quality, Waste Management, Energy and the Environment, Environmental Pollution Control and Management, Ecosystem Services, Environmental Valuations, Environmental Policy Analysis,

Research and Publications:

1. Gutema, Kelbessa, Seyoum Leta, Mulunesh Fufa, and Feleke Zewge. 2025. "Design and Development of Ceramic Water Filters for Household Drinking Water Treatment and Indicator Bacteria Removal" Trends in Environmental Sciences 1, no. 1: 45-54. https://doi.org/10.17311/tes.2025.45.54

2. Fekeda, Lamessa, and Kelbessa Gutema. 2025. "Assessment of Physicochemical and Bacteriological Quality of Drinking Water from Source to Household Tap in Ayana Town, Western Ethiopia" Trends in Environmental Sciences 1, no. 1: 31-44. https://doi.org/10.17311/tes.2025.31.44

3. Atomissa, Kelbessa, Gutema, Gari Kebede Geleta, Dessalegn Dadi Olani, and Gudina Terefe Tucho. 2025. "Assessment of Some Selected Physicochemical and Bacteriological Quality of Water Supply in Kiltu Kara Town, Western Ethiopia" Trends in Environmental Sciences 1, no. 1: 55-69. https://doi.org/10.17311/tes.2025.55.69

Dr. Teka Bekuma  Abdisa

Telephone Mobile: +251-913252981    

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Academic Background

• PhD Candidate, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Department of Natural Resources Management Jimma University, Ethiopia
• Master’s Degree, in Geography and Environmental Education Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
• Degree, in Geography and Environmental Studies, Haramaya University , Ethiopia

Research Area and Interest

Climate change mitigation, adaptation and Resilience, Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Resilience, Climate change and livelihood, Agriculture, environment and rural development, Gender, environment and livelihood, Environmental governance and sustainable livelihood, Climate change education, Food Security and Agricultural Productivity, and Environmental Education and Awareness

Scientific Publications

1. Bekuma, T., Mamo, G., & Regassa, A. (2022, April). Variability and trends of climate in east Wollega zone, Western Ethiopia. In IOP conference series: Earth and environmental science(Vol. 1016, No. 1, p. 012032). IOP Publishing.
2. Bekuma, T., Mamo, G., & Regassa, A. (2023). Trend and temporal variation of droughts in East Wollega Zone, Western Ethiopia. Natural Hazards, 115(1), 409-430.
3. Bekuma, T., Mamo, G., & Regassa, A. (2022). Modeling and forecasting of rainfall and temperature time series in East Wollega Zone, Western Ethiopia. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 15(16), 1377.
4. Bekuma Abdisa, T., Mamo Diga, G., & Regassa Tolessa, A. (2022). Impact of climate variability on rain-fed maize and sorghum yield among smallholder farmers. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 8(1), 2057656.
5. Bekuma, T., Mamo, G., & Regassa, A. (2023). Indigenous and improved adaptation technologies in response to climate change adaptation and barriers among smallholder farmers in the East Wollega Zone of Oromia, Ethiopia. Research in Globalization, 6, 100110.

The Department of Environmental Science is dedicated to training students to become environmental stewards who understand the intricacies of ecological systems and the impacts of human activity on the environment. Initially, the department of environmental science was launched as a program under the faculty of earth and environmental sciences in 2009 and began its operations by enrolling 86 students.  In 2015, the department of Environmental Science became an independent department, reflecting the growing importance of environmental education and research innovation in the field under the college of natural and computational sciences. The same year, the department launched its postgraduate programs to offer master's degree in different specialties. The department offers a comprehensive academic portfolio, including an undergraduate program and four specialized master’s programs in environmental science, environmental chemistry, environmental resource management, and energy and climate change in regular, weekend, distance, and summer modalities. The department is committed to addressing local, regional and global environmental and socio-economic challenges through high-quality education, research innovation, and practical engagement. The department also strives to develop well-rounded professionals who are equipped to contribute to sustainable solutions in diverse environmental fields. By fostering a dynamic learning environment, the department plays a vital role in shaping future leaders dedicated to environmental sustainability and stewardship. The department is aligning its vision, mission, and core values with Wallaga University’s overarching vision, mission, and core values to maintain a unified and strategic approach.

Vision    

The Department of Environmental Science aspires to be a leading hub for environmental education, research innovation, and community engagement in the top ten universities of applied sciences in Africa by 2042.

Mission

The Department of Environmental Science is committed to producing skilled and knowledgeable graduates equipped to address environmental and socio-economic issues through quality education, research innovation, and community engagement by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, sustainability practices that contribute to national and global well-being.

Message of the Head, Department of Environmental Sciences

The department of environmental science is offering both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science in regular and summer modalities, as well as Master of Science degrees in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Chemistry, Energy and Climate Change, and Environmental Resources Management in regular, weekend and summer modalities. At our department, we are proud to have a highly diverse and accomplished academic staffs that represent a broad spectrum of expertise, experiences, and research interests. Our academic staffs come from a variety of cultural and professional backgrounds, providing a dynamic and inclusive learning environment for our students. Our academic members specialize in a wide range of environmental science disciplines, including: Environmental Resources Management, Environmental Science and Technology, Environmental Chemistry, Geography and Environmental Education, Land Resource Management and Environmental Protection, Climate Change and Development, Plant Biology and Biodiversity Management, Environmental Health, Environmental Economics, Natural Resources Management, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation,

Students data

Chemistry department currently has 517 undergraduate students with different modalities of which 101 students are females and 416 students are males. Furthermore, there are 78 postgraduates students of which 73 are master degree in chemistry (analytical, organic, physical and inorganic chemistry), while 5 of them are PhD students (in organic and inorganic chemistry). The student demography is indicated in the table below.

Program Profile

Main aims of the program:

• To provide students with a broad and balanced foundation of chemical knowledge and practical skills
• To develop in students the ability to apply their chemical knowledge and skills to the solution of theoretical and practical problems in chemistry
• To encourage originality of thought
• To instill in students an appreciation of the importance of chemistry in an industrial, economic, environmental and social context
• To provide students with the fundamentals of chemistry so that they can proceed to further studies in specialized areas of chemistry or multidisciplinary areas involving chemistry

Admission Requirements

• Entrance exam prepared and administered by the university, and
• Diploma in chemistry from higher learning institutions as the fulfillment of the general University’s admission requirements.