Dr. Zelalem Yekoye Alemayehu is a researcher and academic at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, specializing in climate change, urban resilience, and natural resource management. He holds a PhD in Environment and Natural Resources Management, with a dissertation focusing on the nexus between climate change and land use/land cover change. His research explores urban climate governance, adaptation strategies, and environmental education for sustainable development.

Zelalem Yekoye Alemayehu

Dr. Zelalem Yekoye Alemayehu is a researcher and academic at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, specializing in climate change, urban resilience, and natural resource management. He holds a PhD in Environment and Natural Resources Management, with a dissertation focusing on the nexus between climate change and land use/land cover change. His research explores urban climate governance, adaptation strategies, and environmental education for sustainable development.

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Dr. Zelalem Yekoye Alemayehu is a researcher and academic at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, specializing in climate change, urban resilience, and natural resource management. He holds a PhD in Environment and Natural Resources Management, with a dissertation focusing on the nexus between climate change and land use/land cover change. His research explores urban climate governance, adaptation strategies, and environmental education for sustainable development.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Amharic
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Department Head, Environment and Natural Resource Management at Bahir Dar University
January 1, 2017 - Present
Currently serving as department head, researcher and lecturer; leads research teams, coordinates department activities and supervises academic programs.
Lecturer and Researcher (PI and Member); Department Head at Debre Markos University
January 1, 2014 - Present
Lecturer and researcher (principal investigator and member) and department head; responsible for teaching Geography and Environmental Studies; leads research initiatives since 2014.
Lecturer and Researcher at Wachemo University and Hosanna Teachers’ Training College
January 1, 2014 - October 24, 2025
Lecturer and researcher; taught Physical Geography and Environmental courses; supervised student research; contributed to faculty development.
Teacher and Supervisor at Preparatory School
January 1, 2011 - October 24, 2025
Taught for four years and supervised for two years at a preparatory school.
Project Researcher at United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
January 1, 2024 - October 24, 2025
Project work for 1.5 years under USIP (2023-2024) focusing on climate change-driven conflict; involved in research and coordination.

Education

Master of Arts in Geography and Environmental Studies (Physical Geography) at Bahir Dar University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor of Education in Geography and Environmental Studies at Alemaya University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Certified in computer skill, grant proposal writing and project cycle management and in educational program Evaluation at Debre Markos University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Anti-corruption and supervision forums at Anti-Corruption Institution
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

PhD in Environment and natural resources management
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025
National policy training (Building Democratic system in Ethiopia, Rural and Urban Development, professional Capacity Building and others)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Certified in computer skill, grant proposal writing and project cycle management and in educational program Evaluation
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
National policy training (Building Democratic system in Ethiopia, Rural and Urban Development, professional Capacity Building and others)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
CPD (Continuous professional development)
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025
Anti-corruption and supervision forums
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services

Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate