Tizita Endale Elcho | Soil Degradation | Best Researcher Award

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DrĀ Tizita EndaleĀ Elcho |Ā Ā Soil Degradation |Ā Ā Best Researcher Award

Dr. Tizita Endale is a seasoned researcher and educator specializing in land degradation, soil quality, and erosion. With over a decade of experience, she has contributed significantly to these fields through her extensive research, publications, and teaching roles.

Publication Profile:šŸŒŸšŸ‘Øā€šŸŽ“

šŸŽ“ Educational Background:

PhD in Bioscience Engineering from KU Leuven and Gent University, Belgium. MSc in Soil Science from Haramaya University, Ethiopia. BSc in Natural Resource Management from Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ”¬ Employment History:

Soil and Water Conservation Expert at Gamo Gofa Zone Agriculture and Rural Development Office. Research Fellowship Program in Rome, Italy. Lecturer and Laboratory Coordinator at the College of Agricultural Sciences, Arba Minch University.

šŸ”¬ Research Focus: Soil Degradation

Dr. Endale’s primary focus lies in understanding soil degradation processes, particularly in agricultural fields along elevation gradients in the Southern Ethiopian Rift. Her research explores the impacts of environmental factors on soil health and degradation, aiming to develop sustainable land management strategies.

 

Publications Top Notes:

  1. Applicability of visual and analytical soil quality indicators in environmentally diverse catchments of the Ethiopian Rift
    • Authors: Endale, T., Diels, J., Tsegaye, D., Belayneh, L., Verdoodt, A.
    • Journal: Soil and Tillage Research, 2024, 240, 106072
  2. Life cycle of gullies: a susceptibility assessment in the Southern Main Ethiopian Rift
    • Authors: Belayneh, L., Kervyn, M., Gulie, G., Sekajugo, J., Dewitte, O.
    • Journal: Natural Hazards, 2024, 120(3), pp. 3067ā€“3104
  3. Farmer-science-based soil degradation metrics guide prioritization of catchment-tailored control measures
    • Authors: Endale, T., Diels, J., Tsegaye, D., Belayneh, L., Verdoodt, A.
    • Journal: Environmental Development, 2023, 45, 100783
  4. Temporal and spatial variability of suspended sediment rating curves for rivers draining into the Ethiopian Rift Valley
    • Authors: Tilahun, A.K., Verstraeten, G., Chen, M., Belayneh, L., Endale, T.
    • Journal: Land Degradation and Development, 2023, 34(2), pp. 478ā€“492
  5. Landslides and Gullies Interact as Sources of Lake Sediments in a Rifting Context: Insights from a Highly Degraded Mountain Environment
    • Authors: Belayneh, L., Dewitte, O., Gulie, G., Endale, T., Kervyn, M.
    • Journal: Geosciences (Switzerland), 2022, 12(7), 274

Esra Billur Balcioglu ILhan | Pollution Assessment | Women Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr Esra Billur Balcioglu ILhan | Ā Pollution Assessment |Ā Women Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr atĀ Ā Istanbul University,Ā Turkey

Esra Billur Balcıoğlu Ä°lhan is an Assistant Professor at the Chemical Oceanography Department of the Institute of Marine Sciences, Istanbul University, Turkey. She holds a PhD in Marine Biology from Istanbul University, with her doctoral research focusing on the determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Mussels from various regions of the Marmara Sea. Prior to her PhD, she earned an MSc in Environmental Engineering and a Bachelorā€™s degree in Environmental Engineering, both from Istanbul University and Ondokuz Mayıs University respectively.

Publication Profile:šŸŒŸšŸ‘Øā€šŸŽ“

šŸŽ“ Education:

  • PhD in Marine Biology, Istanbul University
  • MSc in Environmental Engineering, Istanbul University
  • Bachelorā€™s in Environmental Engineering, Ondokuz Mayıs University

šŸ’¼ Work Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, Chemical Oceanography Department, Istanbul University
  • Specialist, Marine Biology Department, Istanbul University

šŸ† Awards:

  • 3rd Best Poster Presentation, XIV. Social Psychiatry Congress
  • 1st Best Oral Presentation, Turkish-Japan Marine Forum

šŸ’¼ Experiences:

  • Extensive fieldwork including research voyages and pollution monitoring studies

šŸ’» Skills:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and specialized software
  • Fluent in Turkish and English, basic knowledge of German

 

šŸ”¬ Research Focus:

Dr. Esra Billur Balcıoğlu Ä°lhan’s research primarily focuses on šŸŒŠ marine pollution and environmental contamination. Through her studies, she investigates the occurrence, distribution, and potential impacts of various pollutants, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), pharmaceuticals, and potentially toxic elements, in aquatic ecosystems including the šŸŒŠMediterranean and Aegean Seas. She assesses the sources, seasonal variations, and ecological risks associated with these pollutants, aiming to contribute to the understanding and mitigation of environmental threats to šŸŸmarine life and human health. Her research endeavors align with her commitment to preserving and safeguarding šŸŒmarine environments for future generations.

 

Publications Top Notes

  • Risk assessment and pollution loads of potentially toxic elements in water of four rivers flowing into the Mediterranean Sea