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Megersa Gemechu

Haramaya University
Las Vegas
3
years of professional experience

Reliable Irrigation Engineer experienced in academic, research, and community services. Delivered impactful contributions through strong organizational skills and a dedicated work ethic. Focused on supporting team objectives and driving company success.

Work History

Lecturer and researcher

3 Years
Haramaya University | 01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Four years of experience in higher education, Lecturer and researcher in Water Resources & Irrigation Engineering [Haramaya University, Ethiopia] from 2021 to 2024.
  • Delivered over 15 comprehensive lectures on advanced water resources, irrigation system design, and water resources management.
  • Supervised student projects on small-scale irrigation system design, enhancing understanding of environmental impacts and promoting effective design practices.
  • Contributed to rehabilitation of degraded land in Haramaya Lake watershed, collaborating on project initiatives that restored ecosystem health.
  • Conducted research on flood-vulnerable areas using GIS and remote sensing in Mojo watershed, providing insights for effective flood management strategies.
  • Community service assisting farmers on irrigation system water management in East Hararghe, Ethiopia.

Education

Master of Science - Irrigation Water Management

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee | Roorkee, India | 09-2021

BSc. - Water Resources And Irrigation Engineering

Hawassa University Institute of Technology | HAWASSA, ETHIOPIA | 07-2018

Skills

Irrigation system design
Irrigation planning
Water resources structures design
Hydrological modeling
Familiar with design software (GIS
ERDAS IMAGINE
CROPWAT)
Project management
Research & Teaching (Curriculum Design
Student Mentorship
Technical Writing)
Proficient with MS Office (Word
Excel
PowerPoint)

Publications

[Megersa Gemechu], "GIS-Based Multi-criteria Approach Surface Irrigation Potential Assessment for Ethiopian River Basin: in Case of Upper Awash River Basin," Journal of Process Integration and Optimization for Sustainability, [2022].

Timeline

Lecturer and researcher

Haramaya University
01.2021 - 01.2024Read More

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Master of Science from Irrigation Water Management
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Hawassa University Institute of Technology

BSc. from Water Resources And Irrigation Engineering
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Megersa Gemechu