Editorial Team

Prof. Dr. Nigus Gabbiye Habtu (Editor in Chief)

Nigus Gabbiye Habtu is a Professor of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Food Engineering, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University. Professor Nigus Gabbiye Habtu is an active and experienced faculty member with more than 20 years of teaching and research experience in the area of chemical and process intensification for renewable energy and environmental engineering applications. He specializes in process and environmental engineering, focussed on process intensification, renewable energy, wastewater and water treatment, thermal and catalytic reactors, and process optimizations at Bahir Dar University and Bahir Dar Institute of Technology. He has served the university in various positions, including vice president/scientific director for Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, dean for research and graduate school and department head of chemical engineering. He has also served at various universities, including Addis Ababa University, as program manager for the Africa Center of Excellence for Water Management. He has also participated in a wide range of community service and professional activities. He served as a program chair for EIA ICAST-2019 conference. Professor Nigus Gabbiye Habtu obtained his BSc in Chemical Engineering from Bahir Dar University in 2001, his MSc in Process Engineering from Addis Ababa University in 2004, MSc in chemical and process engineering from Rovira i Virgili University in 2007 and his PhD in Chemical, Environmental, and Process Engineering from Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain, in 2011. To date, he has supervised over 30 PhDs, 105 MScs, 50 UG students, and 12 visiting scholars. He is an author and co-authored for over 90 refereed publications in high-impact international journals and 50 book chapters/Scopus-indexed conference proceedings. Prof. Nigus has also delivered over 30 keynote/invited/guest lecturers nationally/internationally and is one of the productive researchers with a Scopus H-index of 28 / i10 - 61 (citation over 2300). He has participated in more than 7 grand international projects as PI and Co-PI that have had an impact on the livelyhood of the rural community in Ethiopia. His research areas include wastewater treatment technology, process intensification, waste-to-energy conversion, and bioenergy conversion. Currently, he is working on the intensification of the bioenergy process from lignocellulose biomass such as agricultural residues and municipal wastes by applying different emerging pre-treatment technologies and high-rate anaerobic digestion processes, interdisciplinary research at the intersection of sustainable energy (solar and biogas) and entrepreneurship, and developing catalytic materials for energy conversion and storage such as Air-zinc batteries. Currently, he is a scientific director/project leader for Sustainable Energy and Entrepreneurship in the Global South, funded by the German Government (DAAD), and team leader of Eco-Engineering for Agricultural Revitalization Towards Improvement of Human Nutrition: Development of Nutrient and Energy Recovery Techniques from Water hyacinth, funded by JICA.

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Dr. Ababay Ketema Worku (Managing editor)

Ababay Ketema Worku  is an Assistant Professor in Sustainable Energy Engineering at Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. and the Director of Publication, Documentation, and  Dissemination for Bahir Dar University. He is recognized as a "Top 2% World Scientist" by Stanford University in 2025. He also holds editorial roles for several academic journals, including Journal of Nanomaterials and Devices, Insight-Engineering and Technology, Journal of Analytical Chromatography and Spectroscopy, Journal of Energy Storage Conversion and Guest Associate Editor of Frontiers in Chemical Engineering. His research focuses in Sustainable Energy and Materials Science and Engineering includes expertise in areas such as zinc-air batteries, advanced and nanomaterials, electrochemical catalysis, energy storage, material synthesis, and 2D materials. He is an author of more than 54 publications with a Scopus H-index of 17 (citation over 950) and i10-index of 22.

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Dr. Bereket Haile Woldegiorgis (Associate Editor)

Bereket Haile Woldegiorgis is an associate professor of industrial engineering at the Faculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University. He received his Ph.D. from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology in 2016, M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (Industrial Engineering Stream) from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia in 2008, and B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from Bahir Dar University in 2004. He started his career at Bahir Dar University as a graduate assistant just after he received his B.Sc. degree. Since then he has served the university at different academic ranks; assistant lecturer, lecturer, assistant professor, and currently as an associate professor. Bereket successfully completed two years of postdoctoral research and three years independent research at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology. His areas of research include human machine interaction, virtual/augmented reality, ergonomics, human robot collaboration, reliability modeling, sustainable development, and optimization of industrial systems. He has published more than 20 SCI papers in high impact reputable journals and more than 10 conference proceedings. He participated in community and professional services such as organizing conferences, reviewing journal papers, providing trainings and consultancy. Currently, he is aprogram chair of ICAST 2022. 

 

Dr. Ephrem Yetbarek (Associate Editor)

Ephrem Yetbarek holds Ph.D. in Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India, in 2021. He received both his MTech in Hydraulic Engineering (2012) and BSc in Water Resources Engineering (2009) from BiT, Bahir Dar University. He is currently working as an assistant professor of hydraulic and water resources engineering, Faculty of Civil and Water Resources Engineering, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University. His research interest is in subsurface flow modeling, surface water and groundwater interactions, precision agriculture, and soil and water conservation. He has published six peer-reviewed papers in reputed journals and also participated in four international conferences. He has also reviewed papers for reputed peer-reviewed journals. In addition to teaching and advising graduate students, he is also participating in different affairs of the institute and community service activities.

 

Dr. Esubalew Alemneh (Associate Editor)

Esubalew Alemneh holds Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Burgundy (France) in 2019. He received his MSc in computer science (specialization: Software Engineering) from University Putra Malaysia in 2009, and his BSc in Computer Science from Addis Abeba University (Ethiopia) in 2005. Esubalew has over sixteen years of experience in teaching, research, system development and administrative positions.Esubalew worked at various teaching and research positions from August 2005 to up to now in Bahir Dar University. During this period he participated in various research works and offered various undergraduate and graduate courses. He has published research papers in a number reputable journals and conferences and has served as invited reviewer for various journals and conferences. Esubalew has also ample experience in software development and consultancy. He is involved in the design and development of dozens of web-based applications and dynamic websites. Some software development projects he participated are (i) Lease Holding Information Management System for Ministry of Urban Development, Housing and Construction, Federal Integrated Urban Land Information Project Office, (ii) Integrated Market Information System for Amhara National Regional State Trade Bureau, (iii) Local Economic Development Information Management System for Bahir Dar City Administration, and (iv) property Administration system for Bahir Dar University.

Dr. Reji Kumar Rajamony (Associate Editor) 

Reji Kumar Rajamony holds a PhD in Advanced Materials from Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), Malaysia. He earned his master’s degree in Thermal Engineering from Anna University, India, in 2011, and his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same University in 2009. Dr. Reji Kumar is currently serving as a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (National Energy University), Malaysia. His research primarily focuses on thermal energy storage, nano-enhanced phase change materials, photovoltaic thermal systems, desalination systems, thermoelectric generator, battery thermal Management. With a deep passion for education, Dr. Reji Kumar has accumulated over a decade of teaching experience in Mechanical Engineering at both national and international universities.  He has authored more than 75 publications, which have garnered 1,180 citations and earned him an H-index of 18. His research emphasizes heat transfer, thermal energy storage, desalination systems and photovoltaic thermal systems.In recognition of his expertise in materials science, Dr. Reji Kumar has been appointed as Adjunct Professor and Visiting Professor in several international institutions. He has received numerous awards, including International and Nation Exhibition Awards,  the Best Teacher Award, the Best Thesis Award, and the Graduated On-Time Award.

Dr. G. Gayatri Tanuja (Associate Editor)

G. Gayatri Tanuja is a seasoned academician, researcher, and leader with over 20 years of teaching and research experience in engineering and applied sciences. She is currently serving as Professor & Head of the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Bangalore Technological Institute (BTI), Bengaluru. She earned her Ph.D. from GITAM University in the field of Material Characterization, specializing in bulk metallic glasses, and holds a Master’s Certification in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Her academic journey also includes an M.Tech in Machine Design and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering. Currently persuing AICTE Sponsored QIP-PG program in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AI&DS) at IIIT Kottayam, India. Dr. Tanuja has made significant contributions through her research publications, patents, and book chapters in areas spanning AI, robotics, material science, and sustainable engineering. She has guided numerous undergraduate and postgraduate projects and actively promotes interdisciplinary innovation. A dedicated scholar, Dr. Tanuja serves as a reviewer for over 20 international journals and conferences, reflecting her commitment to advancing global research quality. Her professional affiliations include membership in IEEE, I2OR India, and EAI CAST She has been honoured with several prestigious recognitions, most recently the “WeGrow Research Excellence Award 2025”, “Best Academician Award 2025”, “I2OR Distinguished Professor Award 2024”, “Prinston Best Professor Award 2023” acknowledging her outstanding contributions to research and innovation. She also represented Karnataka as the sole delegate in the Indo-Japan Education Delegation at Tokyo University in April 2025 Dr. Tanuja continues to inspire the academic community through her mentorship, international collaborations, and leadership in AI & ML education, while actively fostering innovation and research excellence.

Dr. Muluken Temesgen (Associate Editor)

Muluken Temesgen, Ph.D, serves as an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University. He earned his Ph.D. in 2022 from this esteemed institution, where he also completed his M.Sc. in Sustainable Energy Engineering and B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering. In his role, Dr. Muluken teaches and mentors graduate students, while also engaging in impactful research and community initiatives. His research focuses on hydrokinetic turbines, computational studies of wind turbines, solar engineering, and simulations of solid-fluid interactions using OpenFOAM. With over 15 publications in high-impact journals and conference proceedings, he has made significant contributions to his field. Beyond teaching and research, he has taken on various administrative responsibilities, including serving as Research Director and chair holder for small-scale wind and hydro turbines research units. Additionally, he actively participates in community-oriented professional activities, which include manuscript reviewing, organizing conferences, editing academic books, and offering training and consultancy services.

Editorial Board

  1. Prof. Tammo Steenhuis, Cornell University, USA
  2. Dr. Ethiopia Nigussie, University Of Turku, Finland
  3. Dr. Fisseha Mekuria, Council for Scientific & Industrial Research, South Africa
  4. Prof. Bhadriraju Subramanyam, Kansas State University, USA
  5. Prof. Seifu Admasu, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia
  6. Dr. Mulugeta Admasu, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia