Mr. Hassan Osman Hassan | Climate Crisis | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Hassan Osman Hassan | Climate Crisis | Best Researcher Award

Head Section of Durable Solutions at Climate crisis, Somali Disaster Management Agency, Somali

Hassan Osman Hassan is a passionate and self-motivated professional with over 10 years of experience in marine science, environmental sustainability, and climate change. He has a strong track record in streamlining environmental problem-solving, operations, and functions in new start-ups. Hassan is skilled in enhancing environmental functions, improving quality of life, and resolving community conflicts. He excels at multitasking, mentoring team members, and making sound decisions. Hassan is seeking a challenging and forward-thinking role as an Environmental Safeguard Specialist where he can utilize his qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience to contribute effectively to the organization. He aims to leverage his academic background and extensive experience in environmental management for career advancement in a progressive environment.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Hassan Osman Hassan completed a Master of Science in Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability from Amoud University in July 2019, sponsored by UNDP and funded by GEF. He also obtained a Master’s Degree in Environment Management from Kampala University through distance learning in April-May 2019. Hassan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Science and Environment from Hodeidah University, achieved between 2009 and 2013. He has certificates in Waste Water Treatment (Feb 2013), Problem Solving & Decision Making (Aug 2013) from Sana’a, Yemen, Policies and Practices for Climate Change Adaptation from Kenya Forestry and Research Institute (Oct 2015), Environmental Impact Assessment (July 2018), and Monitoring and Evaluation (April 2019).

Research Projects:

Hassan Osman Hassan has worked on several research projects, including “Implication of Water Policy on Coastal Pollution: A Case Study of Mogadishu Coast,” which is currently under review for publication in Spring. He has also contributed to “The First Assessment of Marine Litter on the Somalian Coast: The Case of Liido Beach, Mogadishu,” which has been accepted for publication in Heliyon. Additionally, Hassan has conducted research on the evaluation of mangrove cover at Haruunia Area using remote sensing and GIS, as well as on the factors influencing effective solid waste management in Gabiley Municipality.

work Expereince:

From December 2022 to November 2023, Hassan Osman Hassan served as the Project Coordinator at the Somali Disaster Management Agency. In this role, he coordinated humanitarian assistance and protection activities in multiple camps or settlements, ensuring compliance with national and international environmental standards and legal frameworks. Hassan designed, implemented, monitored, and evaluated the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) strategy, standards, contingency plans, and information management system. He also facilitated the participation of affected populations in planning, implementation, and monitoring of CCCM activities, supported the establishment and maintenance of dignity and living standards for displaced populations, collaborated with other sectors, partners, authorities, and stakeholders involved in CCCM operations, and provided technical support, capacity building, training, and guidance to CCCM staff and partners.

Training:

Hassan Osman Hassan has completed a range of training courses, including Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Farmers Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR), Food security and livelihood Training by FAO, National Adaptation Plan course, GIS, Practices and Policies of Climate Change (KEFRI, Kenya), Project Report Writing (Care International), Remote Sensing (FAO), Environmental peace and security Training by Adeso, Environmental Policy and Law enforcement (MoEACC), and Nature-based Solution course.

Hobbies & Interest:

Hassan Osman Hassan enjoys reading and socializing, particularly on topics related to solving plastic waste problems, solid waste management, and combating climate change and environmental degradation. He is also passionate about supporting vulnerable people and marginalized groups. Hassan spends his time reading books on poverty reduction and management, and he also engages in sports and swimming.

Skills:

Hassan Osman Hassan is a native speaker of Somali and is fluent in both writing and speaking English. He is also fluent in writing and reading Arabic. Additionally, Hassan has basic knowledge of word processing, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and QuickBooks.

Mr. Ujjal Senapati | Drought | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Ujjal Senapati | Drought | Best Researcher Award

Research Scholar at Drought, Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University, India

Ujjal Senapati, an Indian national residing in Paschim Midnapur district of West Bengal, holds a Diploma in Information Technology Application from Cmc Ltd. He has completed several online courses and training programs, including GIS Training Program using QGIS, Cartography from Esri training, Basic Principles of Remote Sensing Technology, Global Navigation satellite system, Remote Sensing in Crop Monitoring and Assessment, and Advanced Surveying and GeoInformatics. Ujjal is proficient in Bengali, English, and Hindi. He completed his Madhyamik examination from W.B.B.S.E in 2006 with a percentage of 57.75 and his Higher Secondary examination from W.B.C.H.S.E in 2008 with a percentage of 78.00.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Mr. Enyew Demelash is a public health and environmental exposure researcher working towards significant improvements in public health practices, particularly in the Global South. His work focuses on preventing disease by understanding environmental risk factors and the health effects of interventions, with a specific interest in household air pollution (HAP). He has extensive experience in research and is dedicated to improving public health outcomes through his work.

Technical Skills:

Mr. Enyew Demelash has completed a Diploma (1 year) in Information Technology Application from Cmc Ltd. He has also undertaken an online certificate Course (21 days) on GIS Training Program using QGIS from School of Earth Sciences, Central University of Karnataka, jointly with State Institute of Urban Development, Karnataka, India. Additionally, he has completed a MOOC (6 weeks) on Cartography from Esri training |esri.com/training, an online course (13 days) on Basic Principles of Remote Sensing Technology from Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), ISRO Dehradun, and an outreach program (13 days) on Global Navigation satellite system from Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), ISRO Dehradun. Moreover, he has completed an online WGCapD Series (21 days) on Remote Sensing in Crop Monitoring and Assessment from Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), ISRO Dehradun, and a short-term Training program (6 days) on Advanced Surveying and GeoInformatics from the Department of Civil Engineering of Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, in association with IQAC-MSRIT sponsored by AICTE.

Award and Recognition:

Mr. Enyew Demelash has successfully qualified several prestigious exams, including the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by CBSE-UGC in 2015, the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) by CBSE-UGC in 2016, the Army Public Schools (APS) exam in New Delhi in 2018, and the Teachers Eligibility Test in West Bengal in 2022. These qualifications demonstrate his strong academic and professional abilities in various fields.

Teaching Experience:

Mr. Ujjal Senapati has two years of experience (2016-2018) as a Guest Teacher at the Geography department (UG and PG level) at Midnapore College (Autonomous), Midnapore, West Bengal, India. He also has three months of experience (01/09/2023-28/11/2023) as a Post Ph.D. research assistant in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, India.

Publications:

Senapati, U., Das, T.K. (2022). GIS-based comparative assessment of groundwater potential zone using MIF and AHP techniques in Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. Applied Water Science, 12(3), 43. (Citations: 27)

Senapati, U., Das, T.K. (2021). Assessment of basin-scale groundwater potentiality mapping in drought-prone upper Dwarakeshwar River basin, West Bengal, India, using GIS-based AHP techniques. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 14(11), 960. (Citations: 27)

Senapati, U., Das, T.K. (2020). Assessment of potential land degradation in Akarsa Watershed, West Bengal, using GIS and multi-influencing factor technique. Gully Erosion Studies from India and Surrounding Regions, 187-205. (Citations: 13)

Senapati, U., Raha, S., Das, T.K., Gayen, S.K. (2021). A composite assessment of agricultural drought susceptibility using analytic hierarchy process: Case study of western region of West Bengal. Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Security: A Study of Availability and, 8. (Citations: 8)

Senapati, U., Das, T.K. (2022). Geospatial assessment of agricultural drought vulnerability using integrated three-dimensional model in the Upper Dwarakeshwar River Basin In West Bengal, India. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-28. (Citations: 5)

Senapati, U., Das, T.K. (2022). GIS-based comparative assessment of groundwater potential zone using MIF and AHP techniques in Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. Applied Water Science, vol. 12(3), 2022, 43. (Citations: 5)

Saha, D., Talukdar, D., Senapati, U., Das, T.K. (2021). Exploring vulnerability of groundwater using AHP and GIS techniques: A study in Cooch Behar District, West Bengal, India. Groundwater and Society: Applications of Geospatial Technology, 445-472. (Citations: 3)

Senapati, U., Raha, S., Das, T.K., Gayen, S.K. (2023). Identifying Suitable Sites for Alternative Agriculture in Drought-Prone Akarsa Watershed, West Bengal. Climate Change, Agriculture and Society: Approaches Toward Sustainability, 1. (Citations: 1)

Senapati, U., Talukdar, D., Saha, D., Das, T.K. (2023). Geo-spatial assessment of groundwater drought risk zone due to drought propagation in the Upper Dwarakeshwar River Basin (UDRB), West Bengal. Case Studies in Geospatial Applications to Groundwater Resources, 315-341. (Citations: 1)