Goitom Tesfay Mareke - Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Change - Best Researcher Award
Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences - China
AUTHOR PROFILE
🌍 EXPERT IN GEOGRAPHY
Goitom Tesfay Mareke is a dedicated lecturer at Wollo University, specializing in Geography and Environmental Studies. His focus is on teaching, research, and guiding undergraduate students through their academic journey. Goitom plays an active role in curriculum development, community service, and academic committees, shaping the future of environmental education.
📚 ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
As the former Head of the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Goitom led the department in curriculum planning, postgraduate program development, and academic workshops. He worked extensively to ensure the quality of teaching, research, and community engagement, fostering a rich academic environment at Wollo University.
🌱 RESEARCH IN CLIMATE CHANGE
Goitom's research has made significant contributions to understanding climate change impacts. He co-authored studies on the geographical distribution of tea in Kenya and the adaptation potential of wheat cultivars in Ethiopia. His work provides vital insights into climate resilience and agricultural sustainability, with a focus on food security and environmental health.
🧑🏫 TEACHING AND SUPERVISION
A passionate educator, Goitom supervises undergraduate students, guiding them through fieldwork and senior essays. He prepares teaching materials and contributes to exam evaluation, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience for his students. His dedication to education and mentorship continues to inspire future environmental scholars.
🌳 ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION
Goitom's work extends into climate change mitigation efforts, notably his research on carbon stock potential in Sekele Mariam forest. By exploring forest management and its role in climate change, he provides actionable strategies for environmental preservation and carbon sequestration in Ethiopia.
📝 PUBLISHED RESEARCH
Goitom has published influential research in top journals such as Agronomy and contributed to environmental science literature on topics like climate change adaptation and mitigation. His studies offer critical knowledge to policymakers and researchers in the global environmental community.
🎓 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
Goitom has been instrumental in developing and revising curricula at Wollo University. His leadership in academic program committees and postgraduate curriculum design has contributed to the enhancement of geography and environmental studies, ensuring they remain relevant and impactful in addressing contemporary environmental challenges.
NOTABLE PUBLICATION
Title: Carbon Stock Potential of Sekele Mariam Forest in North Western Ethiopia: An Implication for Climate Change Mitigation
Authors: G.G. Ewunetie, B.A. Miheretu, G.T. Mareke
Journal: Modeling Earth Systems and Environment
Year: 2021
Title: Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on Geographical Distribution of Tea (Camellia sinensis L.) in Kenya with Maximum Entropy Model
Authors: G. Tesfay, Y. Zhao, M. Zhao, K. Li, T. Demelash, Y. Xu
Journal: Agronomy
Year: 2024
Title: Adaptation Potential of Current Wheat Cultivars and Planting Dates under the Changing Climate in Ethiopia
Authors: T. Demelash, M. Amou, A. Gyilbag, G. Tesfay, Y. Xu
Journal: Agronomy
Year: 2022