Full Name

Tadesse Alemu (PhD)    

ducation attend

• PhD in Environmental sciences (pollution and sanitation specialization), Addis Ababa University, 2017
• M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences (Environmental Microbiology), Addis Ababa University, Jan. 2011
• BED. in Biology Bahir, Dar University, 2000.· 

Academic rank

Assistant Professor (2017)

Working for AAU Since

September 2017

Administrative positions held if any/past and present

·   Worked as PhD programs coordinator for the center for Environmental Sciences (2019)

·  Director of students Service (Dean of Students at Assosa University), (2011-2012)

·   Lecturer in Assosa University (2011-2012), Wollega University (2011), MECDC Biomedical College (2002-2004), Cambridge TTI(2008-2010).

·  Dean of Cambridge Teachers Training Institute, 2009. 

·  Member of National high School Curriculum Development in

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Awards ——— –

Recognitions——-

Memberships of international bodies/ journals- editorial roles initiatives etc.

Awards (some of them):

·        International Training Program on ‘Management of Rural Drinking Water and Sanitation Project’ at NIRD, Hyderabad, India (2014).

·        Air Quality Monitoring ( 2013)

·        Environmental Health – Training organized by AAU and Bowling Green State University, USA.

·        Environmental Toxicology – Training organized by AAU and Bowling Green State University, USA.

·        Introduction to Occupational Hygiene – Training organized by AAU and Bowling Green State University, USA.

·        Wetland in Environmental Management. Wetland Treatment, design and managements: ILARUS International Training, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 15 – 29 Nov. 2015

·        Molecular Biology Techniques for Clinical Microbiology Laboratory course: Addis Ababa University Biomedical sciences lab. (2014)

·        Design Construction and Maintenance of Constructed wetland –Training organized by AAU and Dar es Salaam University, Tanzania.

Memberships:

• Member of Ethiopian Environmental Society
• Editor in reputable journals

Address

Campus: Arat Kilo

Building name: Post Graduate Building

Floor number: 6th

Office room no.:  620

Mobile: +251-91-11749941/+251-98-6347411

University email ID: tadesse.alemu@aau.edu.et

Alternative email ID: tadese07@yahoo.com

Research interest/not more than hundred words

·        Waste management and developing bioprocesses for pollutants removal from industrial effluents

·        Water, soil and air pollution analysis, remediation and management

·        Air quality monitoring,  climate change and its adaptation and mitigation options

·        Food and nutrition security, poverty reduction and  livelihood improvements, in the face of climate change

·        Bioremediation  and Phytoremediation of contaminants

·        Environmental systems analysis and management using various management tools such as EIA, EMS, etc.

·        Environmental biotechnology and sustainability

·        Environmental and public health issues

Publications on reputable journals

Proceedings

·  Tadesse Alemu, Alemayehu Mengistu, (2017). Impacts of Climate Change on Food Security and its Adaptation and Mitigation Options In Ethiopia: a review “International Conference on Impact of El Niño on Biodiversity, Agriculture, and Food Security”, 23-24 February 2017, Haramaya University, Ethiopia.

·  Tadesse Alemu, and Seyoum Leta (2016). Reuse Potential of Treated Tannery Effluent for Irrigation of Vegetables:  National proceedings on the 16^th Symposium Sustainable Water Resource Development, AMU, Arbaminch, Ethiopia.

·  Tadesse Alemu, Eshetu Lemma, Andualem Mekonen and Seyoum Leta (2017). Development of Innovative Integrated Treatment System for the Treatment of High Strength industrial Wastewater, in Ethiopia. International Research Symposium on Ensuring Sustainable Development through Research in Science and Technology, AUST, Adama, Ethiopia.

Book and book chapters

·   Tadesse Alemu, Seyoum Leta and Alemayehu Mengistu (2012): Phytoremediation Potential of Plants in Tannery wastewater Treatment. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing ISBN-13 978-3838391250 https://www.lap-publishing.com/

·  Tadesse Alemu and  Alemayehu Mengistu et al.,  (2018). Climate change-resilient Agriculture and Agroforestry: Ecosystem Services and Sustainability. Impacts of Climate Change on Food Security in Ethiopia: Adaptation and mitigation options; a Review.  Springer Books (In press).

·  Seyoum Leta, Andualem Meconnen, Eshetu lema, Tadesse Alemu, et al., 2018. Pollution and sanitation study of Addos Ababa, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy is based on a proposition that “science is about more than learning facts and concepts and acquisition of knowledge and skills’’. These things are important but, I do not believe that they are enough.  I believe that teachers should be a model to the students to develop positive attitudes and behavior, which will help them to keep society moral values and to change their society in to a better life.

My teaching philosophy also includes treating all students with absolute equality, regardless of age, gender, religion, intellectual ability and personal attractiveness. Making clear that I am always available whenever they need assistance.

Classroom learning can be built in to structure and processes. The first thing I do is to introduce the objective of the topic/ specific goals of a lesson (that encompasses concepts, knowledge and skill, analytical and synthetic). Then during the rpesentaion I make a new connection between known concepts and new ideas, link those new concepts to old once, then we begin to learn and our body of knowledge grows.

The scientific process involves making critical observations, asking questions, thinking of scientific predictions (reasoning), and considering ways the question could be solved or approached. I believe that it is important that students should have a basic understanding of how the scientific process works and recognize their ability to use it to make environmental connections about the world in which they live. The instruction given to them will empower them to learn by her/him self about environmental issues and to apply the skills derived from it for environmental pollution remediation so as fostering sustainable development and wellbeing of society.

I employ a wide variety of learning techniques including lecture, discussion, lab work and home take assignments which could make the lesson more interactive. I also encourage an open learning environment (student centered) in which students feel comfortable sharing their ideas, work experience and working collaboratively to make new discoveries.

At the end of the lesson students are evaluations are conducted by asking pin point things/questions from the lesson they have learnt as to how they apply the knowledge in their daily life activities when necessary. This provides me immediate information about my students understanding the lesson.

To improve the effectiveness of my instruction, I use several forms of student evaluation, of which continuous assessment including tests, quiz, and assignments are the main once. I also use midterm evaluation to identify student’s ability and to give feedback by adjusting mode of delivery, evaluation type and course content.