Tadele Haile
Duluth, MN,Minnesota
Summary
I started researching stormwater quality and treatment practices during my MSc thesis work and have been working on this topic ever since. I conducted a blend of laboratory and fieldwork to address hypothesis-driven research questions about removing diverse contaminants from urban stormwater. I have expertise in developing standardized testing methods for verifying the performance of stormwater filter media.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Associate
Natural Resources Research Instotute
09.2020 - Current
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students.
- Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address defined problems.
- Designed research projects and alternative approaches and discussed results with partners.
- Published research results in peer-reviewed journals and presented at seminars and meetings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to accomplish research goals.
- Managed all research documentation according to strict standards.
- Attended conferences, lectures and industry events to further knowledge of field and present findings.
- Completed analysis of data acquired from research and verified careful documentation of information.
- Planned and conducted research into [Area].
- Collaborated with colleagues to gather research and publish findings.
- Enforced laboratory safety protocols and enabled safe work environment.
- Attended research seminars and collegiate meetings to discover and discuss new technologies and research.
- Wrote and published peer-reviewed articles concerning findings and highlighted possible applications for findings.
- Maintained records of research findings with analysis and evaluation of results.
- Reviewed and analyzed historical and emerging literature to develop and practice new technologies.
- Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Consulting Project Engineer
Freelace
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided guidance for stormwater treatment operators on filter media selection, experiment design for performance testing, scaling up to procedures, etc.
Researcher
University Of Natural Resources And Life Science
06.2010 - 07.2018
- Designed and executed lab‐ and pilot‐scale column experiments to evaluate the hydraulic and pollutant removal performance.
- Developed standardized lab-based filter media testing methods for targeted pollutants (such as metals, organic contaminants, and total petroleum hydrocarbons)
- Validated lab‐ and pilot‐scale performance of a commercial filter media by field measurements.
- Teamed with an ad-hoc expert group and prepared stormwater treatment design configuration that optimizes treatment performance and reduces the risk of filter media clogging.
- Trained two institute staff and three lab technicians on standardized filter media testing procedures.
- Prepared proposals, research reports, and manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
- Established collaborations and partnerships with research institutes, industries, governmental agencies, and stormwater practitioners.
- Collaborated with the leadership team to identify relevant questions and determined research areas such as green urban area infrastructure.
- Developed data collection strategies and monitored data quality for optimal research results.
- Collaborated with the leadership team and identified funding to prepare research proposals and submit funding applications.
- Proposed innovative methods for capturing and analyzing customer data.
- Requested or acquired equipment or supplies necessary for projects.
- Performed accurate quantitative analysis of targeted data research, collection and report preparation.
- Detailed study findings and updated research upon new discoveries.
- Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
- Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
- Conducted document review, organization and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities.
- Applied theories and methods of life sciences to interpret and perform analyses of experimental results.
- Collaborated with other scientists to develop strategies for conservation of habitats.
- Performed experiments and conducted research to study impacts of pollution on animal and plant species.
- Maintained strict safety protocols to protect staff and assets while carrying out technical procedures and research protocols.
- Learned new laboratory techniques and applied expertise in carrying out enhanced experiments under supervision of senior lab members.
- Utilized technology to track movement of species across oceans and land masses.
- Followed health and safety regulations while handling dangerous or toxic substances.
- Analyzed data collected from surveys to identify potential threats to biological life.
- Assisted in development of new methods for studying effects of climate change on biodiversity.
- Advised or assisted in obtaining patents or meeting other legal requirements.
- Created techniques for assessing water quality and effects on aquatic life.
- Investigated effects of invasive species on ecosystems and recorded findings.
- Conferred with scientists, engineers or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.
Research Fellow
University Of Natural Resources And Life Sciences
11.2009 - 02.2010
- Researched various sludge treatment options to ascertain their environmental, social, economic, and technical parameters.
- Investigated the reuse of sewage sludge and its limitations.
- Supported and supervised students in [Type] research programs from brainstorming areas for potential research through publishing papers on completed projects.
- Collaborated with [Type] professionals to advance research and gain deeper understanding of topics.
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research.
- Authored a literature review and published in a book chapter.
Junior Hydrogeologist
Geological Survey Of Ethiopia
11.2001 - 11.2004
- Analyzed waterways to identify engineering problems and recommended corrective actions.
- Prepared flood hazard reports using data from local, state and federal agencies.
- Determined most effective water management methods, recommended changes and implemented new strategies to enhance areas.
- Assessed impact of environmental changes and land use changes and worked with [Type] professionals to optimize initiatives.
- Prepared written and oral reports to describe research results using illustrations, maps and appendices.
- Investigated properties, origins and activities of glaciers, ice, snow and permafrost to advance collective knowledge and understand environmental phenomena such as climate change.
- Produced water and drought management plans for [Type] areas.
Education
Ph.D. - Civil And Environmental Engineering
University of Natural Resources And Life Sciences
Vienna, Austria12.2018
Master of Science - Water Management
University of Natural Resources And Life Sciences
Vienna, Austria07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Addis Abeba University
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia08.2001
Skills
- Documentation Compliance
- Protease Inhibitors
- Tropical Medicine
- Technical Writing
- Specific research projects
- Data analysis
Timeline
Postdoctoral Associate
Natural Resources Research Instotute
09.2020 - Current
Consulting Project Engineer
Freelace
01.2019 - 03.2020
Researcher
University Of Natural Resources And Life Science
06.2010 - 07.2018
Research Fellow
University Of Natural Resources And Life Sciences
11.2009 - 02.2010
Junior Hydrogeologist
Geological Survey Of Ethiopia
11.2001 - 11.2004
Ph.D. - Civil And Environmental Engineering
University of Natural Resources And Life Sciences
Master of Science - Water Management
University of Natural Resources And Life Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Addis Abeba University
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