Mitiku Badas Moisa | Remote sensing | Best researcher award

Mr. Mitiku Badas Moisa | Remote sensing | Best researcher award

Lecturer at Wollega University, Ethiopia

Mitiku Badasa Moisa is a GIS and Remote Sensing specialist with extensive experience in academia, research, and scholarly publishing. His contributions to the field of geospatial sciences have been recognized through his editorial roles in leading scientific journals. His research emphasizes the application of GIS and Remote Sensing in environmental monitoring, land use planning, and climate resilience strategies.

Publication Profile

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Educational Details

Mitiku Badasa Moisa completed his primary education at Gunjo Primary School (Grade 1–8) and his secondary education at Sire Secondary School (Grade 9–10). He then pursued preparatory studies at Sire Preparatory School (Grade 11–12). He holds a B.Sc. in Geo-Information Science from Wollega University and an M.Sc. in Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing from Jimma University.

Professional Experience

Mitiku Badasa Moisa has over nine years of experience in teaching, research, and community service at Wollega University. His academic contributions extend beyond the classroom, as he serves in multiple editorial capacities. He is an Academic Editor for PLOS ONE and a board member of Global Open Share Publishing. Additionally, he is the Editor of the Global Journal of Earth Science and Engineering and serves on the editorial board of the BOHR International Journal of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science (BIJCEES). He is also a board reviewer for Acta Scientific Agriculture Journal, Geology, Geophysics, and Earth Science. Throughout his career, he has reviewed over 100 research papers for reputable international journals.

Research Interest

His research focuses on Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, Environmental Sustainability, Drought Resilience, and Water Resource Management. His work integrates advanced geospatial technologies with traditional environmental management strategies to improve climate adaptation and disaster resilience.

Top Noted Publication

  • Impact of land-use and land-cover change on soil erosion using the RUSLE model and GIS: A case of Temeji watershed, Western Ethiopia

    • Journal of Water and Climate Change, 12(7), 3404-3420
    • 69 citations (2021)
    • Authors: MB Moisa, DA Negash, BB Merga, DO Gemeda
  • Analysis of urban expansion and land use/land cover changes using geospatial techniques: A case of Addis Ababa City, Ethiopia

    • Applied Geomatics, 13(4), 853-861
    • 47 citations (2021)
    • Authors: MB Moisa, DO Gemeda
  • Soil erosion risk assessment for prioritization of sub-watershed: The case of Chogo Watershed, Horo Guduru Wollega, Ethiopia

    • Environmental Earth Sciences, 80(17), 589
    • 46 citations (2021)
    • Authors: DA Negash, MB Moisa, BB Merga, F Sedeta, DO Gemeda
  • Land suitability analysis for maize production using geospatial technologies in the Didessa watershed, Ethiopia

    • Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture, 6, 34-46
    • 42 citations (2022)
    • Authors: MB Moisa, FS Tiye, IN Dejene, DO Gemeda
  • Impacts of land use/land cover dynamics on land surface temperature using geospatial techniques in Anger River Sub-basin, Western Ethiopia

    • Environmental Earth Sciences, 81(3), 99
    • 38 citations (2022)
    • Authors: MB Moisa, IN Dejene, BB Merga, DO Gemeda

Conclusion

Mr. Mitiku Badasa Moisa is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his consistent research contributions, academic leadership, and international editorial roles. His high citation impact, extensive peer-review work, and leadership in research projects demonstrate his dedication to advancing GIS and remote sensing applications for environmental sustainability.

While he has notable achievements, further expanding international collaborations, publishing in top-tier journals, and engaging in policy-oriented research would further elevate his standing. However, his current credentials make him a competitive nominee for the award.

Erica von Essen | Geography | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Erica von Essen | Geography | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Stockholm Resilience Center, Sweden

Summary:

Dr. Erica von Essen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Anthropology at Stockholm University and a researcher at the Stockholm Resilience Center. With a robust background in environmental communication and sustainable development, she has made significant contributions to understanding the dynamics between society and the environment. Dr. von Essen has received numerous accolades for her pedagogical work, including the 2017 Pedagogical Prize from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Her extensive teaching experience spans various universities and covers topics such as human dimensions of wildlife, climate change leadership, and research ethics.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

  • PhD in Environmental Communication
    Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), 2016
    Supervisor: Hans Peter Hansen, Aarhus University
  • Master’s in Sustainable Development
    Department of Earth Sciences, Uppsala University, Sweden, 2012
  • Bachelor in Social Sciences (Social Geography, Anthropology)
    Uppsala University, Sweden, 2010

🏢 Professional Experience:

Dr. Erica von Essen has held several notable positions in academia, focusing on environmental communication, sustainability, and social anthropology. From 2021 to 2023, she served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Anthropology at Stockholm University, where she specialized in the human dimensions of wildlife and human-animal studies. Since 2023, Dr. von Essen has been a researcher at the Stockholm Resilience Center, delving into resilience and sustainability research. Concurrently, she has been involved in applied ecology research at the Faculty of Applied Ecology, Agricultural Sciences and Biotechnology, Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences. Prior to these roles, she worked as a researcher at the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA) from 2020 to 2021, focusing on nature conservation and environmental communication. Her earlier roles include postdoctoral and research positions at the Environmental Communication Division of SLU, where she contributed to environmental communication and public engagement strategies. In addition to her research, Dr. von Essen has extensive teaching experience, having lectured on various subjects such as human dimensions of wildlife, climate change leadership, and research methodology across several institutions. She has supervised 23 master’s theses and 8 bachelor’s theses, guiding students in fields like environmental communication, sustainable development, and social anthropology.

Research Interests:

Dr. von Essen’s research interests encompass environmental communication, sustainability, human-animal interactions, and resilience studies. Her work focuses on how communication strategies can enhance public engagement with environmental issues and how societal and ecological systems interact.

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