Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Researchworksexperiences
Conferencessymposiumsexhibitions
Computerandprofessionalsoftwareskills
Awards
References
Training
Languages
Timeline
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Behailu Bereded

Philadelphia,PA
Behailu Bereded

Summary

Seasoned water resources engineer and hydrologist with comprehensive background in water resource management, environmental science, and data analysis. Skilled in employing advanced hydrological modeling techniques to solve complex water-related problems. Demonstrated strengths include strong analytical skills, effective communication, and ability to work collaboratively on interdisciplinary projects. Contributed to significant improvements in water resources managment strategies through innovative research and practical applications.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation (ECWC)

Hydrologist
04.2020 - 11.2023

Job overview

  • Design and supervision of urban and rural drainage facilities

Unity University

Part-Time Lecturer
09.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Delivered lectures to undergraduate classes of varying sizes.
  • Advised students on their academic progress and career goals.
  • Developed syllabi, lesson plans and lecture materials for courses taught.

Addis College

Part-Time Lecturer
09.2017 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Delivered lectures to undergraduate classes of varying sizes (Courses taught include Engineering hydrology, hydraulics I, Hydraulics II, Open channel hydraulics, Hydraulic structure I,Hydraulic structure II)
  • Advised students on their academic progress and career goals.
  • Developed syllabi, lesson plans and lecture materials for courses taught.

Ambo University
Ambo, Ethiopia

Graduate Assistant and Lecturer
10.2012 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Teaching, Research, and Community Service
  • Courses taught: Engineering Hydrology, Drainage System Design, Hydraulics I, and II, Appropriate technology, Hydraulic Structure I and II, Design and Construction of water works, Water Supply and Urban Drainage, Open Channel Hydraulics
  • Advised undergraduate students about potential career paths within the field of study.
  • Organized tutorials for students to discuss topics related to the course material.
  • Prepared lecture notes, handouts and supplemental materials for courses.
  • Participated in departmental meetings to provide input on current initiatives.
  • Thesis Advisor for undergraduate Engineering student
  • Engaging in community-based research wo

Education

Villanova Univeristy
Villanova, PA

Ph.D. from Water Resources Engineering
05-2027

ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Master of Advanced Studies in Sustainable Water Resources
12.2020

University Overview

Research Project: Hydrological Modeling to Evaluate the impact of climate change on-stream flow and Reservoir System performance, a case study of Nashe Dam Watershed

Arba Minch University

MSc in Hydraulic and Hydropower Engineering
06.2015

University Overview

Research Project: Stream flow and Sediment Yield Modeling (ANN and SWAT), a case study of Beles Watershed

Hawassa University

BSc in Agricultural Eng’g and Mechanization
07.2011

Skills

  • Professional software: Hydrological and Hydraulic Models: ANN, SWAT, HRECRAS, HBV, WMS, Topkapi_ETH, HEC Family software (HECHMS, HECRAS), StromCAD, AutoCAD, Water CAD, CropWat, EPANET
  • Statistical and Programming tools: R software, MATLAB, SDSM
  • GIS and remote Sensing tools / Software: GIS, ERDAS, Google Earth Engine, Global mapper
  • Others: CropWat, Win FLume
  • Analysis and Design Software: Civil3D, AutoCAD

Certification

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Researchworksexperiences

  • Hydrological Ecosystem Service Modeling under Land-use /Land Cover and Climate Change Scenarios and the Need for Cross-Country Collaborations across Wabe-Shebele and Genale-Dawa Basins
  • Hydrological Modeling to Evaluate the Impact of Climate Change on Streamflow and Reservoir performance, a Case study of Nashe Dam Watershed, Upper Blue Nile, Ethiopia: research conducted for MAS fulfillment at ETH Zurich, Switzerland
  • Runoff Sediment Yield Modeling and development of Management of Intervention scenarios, Case study Guder Watershed, Blue Nile, Ethiopia
  • Impact of Land Use Land Cover Dynamics on Water Balance, Lake Ziway Watershed, Ethiopia
  • Artificial neural network and SWAT model-based Streamflow and Sediment yield Modeling (Artificial Neural Network and SWT model), a Case study at Beles Watershed
  • Soil Loss Estimation, Its Risk Assessment, and developing Management Options, the case of Dendi Watershed: A Project Funded by Ambo University
  • Flow Control and Water Use Optimization for Improved Irrigation Water Management in Indris Irrigation Scheme: West Shoa Zone, Ethiopia: A Project Funded by Ministry of Water Irrigation and Electricity of Ethiopia
  • Drought Analysis, Mapping, and Impact on crop Yield, Case Study of Guder Watershed, a Project Funded by Ambo University

Conferencessymposiumsexhibitions

  • Presenter at National symposium organized by Addis College on stream flow and Sediment Yield Modeling, case study Beles Watershed, Upper Blue Nile, Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 06/16
  • Presenter at International Conference Organized by Bahirdar university on stream flow and Sediment Yield Modeling, case study Beles Watershed, Upper Blue Nile, Ethiopia, Bahirdar, Ethiopia, 05/17
  • Presenter at International Conference organized by Ambo university on Runoff Sediment Yield Modeling and development of Management of Intervention scenarios, Case study Guder Watershed, Blue Nile, Ethiopia, Ambo, Ethiopia, 06/18
  • Presenter at International Conference organized by Debrebirhan university on Runoff Sediment Yield Modeling and development of Management of Intervention scenarios, Case study Guder Watershed, Blue Nile, Ethiopia, Debrebirhan University, 06/18
  • Presenter at a Validation Workshop organized by Farm Africa entitled “Hydrological Ecosyetm Service Modeling under and use landcover and climate change scenarios and development of Management Intervention across Wabishebeel and Genale basins, Addis Ababa, 03/23

Computerandprofessionalsoftwareskills

Microsoft office word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, MS SQL, Hydrological and Hydraulic Models: ANN, SWAT, HBV, WMS, Topkapi_ETH, HEC Family software (HECHMS, HECRAS), StromCAD, AutoCAD, Water CAD, CropWat, EPANET, Statistical and Programming tools: R software, MATLAB, SDSM, GIS and remote Sensing tools / Software: GIS, ERDAS, Google Earth Engine, Global mapper, Others: CropWat, Win FLume, Analysis and Design Software: Civil3D, AutoCAD

Awards

  • E4D for Continuing Education scholarship winner
  • Recognition of a Dean List award for top students, Hawassa University
  • Recognition Dean List award for top scorer, Arbaminch University

References

  • Prof. Dr. Paolo Burlando, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, Professor of Hydrology and Water Resources Management, paolo.burlando@ifu.baug.ethz.ch, +41 44 633 38 12
  • Dr. Darcy Molnar, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, Coordinator Master of Advanced Studies, darcy.molnar@ifu.baug.ethz.ch, +41446334965
  • Dr. Tesfa Worku, University of California Merced, Research scientist, department of civil and environmental engineering, hopee2011@gmail.com
  • Prof. Dr. Peter Molnar, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, Professor of Hydrology and Water Resources Management, peter.molnar@ifu.baug.ethz.ch
  • Dr. Santosh Murlidhar Pingale, Hydrological Sciences Journal, IAHS published by Taylor & Francis, Scientist-D & Associate Editor, pingalesm@gmail.com, +91-7409627187
  • Dr. Bogale Gebremariam, Arba Minch University, Assistant Professor of Hydraulic Engineering, bgmariam@gmail.com, +251 911 05 38 52

Training

  • Pedagogical Training, Ambo University, 11/11
  • Ground Water Modeling, Arbaminch University, 07/13
  • Hydraulics Laboratory Practice, Ambo University, 04/16
  • Introduction to household water treatment & Safe Storage by CAWST, Ambo University, 06/16
  • Advanced SWAT Application, ILRI campus, 07/16
  • Research Methods and Data Analysis using R software, Ambo University, 12/07
  • Energy and Water use Efficiency, TERI, New Delhi, India, 01/17

Languages

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Timeline

Part-Time Lecturer

Unity University
09.2022 - 01.2023

Hydrologist

Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation (ECWC)
04.2020 - 11.2023

Part-Time Lecturer

Addis College
09.2017 - 01.2023

Graduate Assistant and Lecturer

Ambo University
10.2012 - 01.2023

Villanova Univeristy

Ph.D. from Water Resources Engineering

ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Master of Advanced Studies in Sustainable Water Resources

Arba Minch University

MSc in Hydraulic and Hydropower Engineering

Hawassa University

BSc in Agricultural Eng’g and Mechanization
Behailu Bereded