Moltot Getahun Gebre | Environmental Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Moltot Getahun Gebre | Environmental Engineering | Ethiopia

Lecturer and Researcher at Werabe University, Ethiopia.

Moltot Getahun Gebre is an accomplished Environmental Engineer with extensive experience and expertise in water supply and environmental engineering. Holding an MSc in Environmental Engineering and a BSc in Hydraulic and Water Resource Engineering from Jimma University, Ethiopia, Moltot has demonstrated academic excellence throughout his education. He has undertaken various training programs, acquiring skills in sustainable sanitation systems, machine learning, project management, and more. Moltot’s professional journey includes roles as a Lecturer and Researcher at Werabe University and internships in environmental engineering projects. He has contributed to numerous publications and research activities, focusing on wastewater treatment optimization and urban water supply sustainability. With a diverse skill set encompassing software proficiency, laboratory techniques, and research methodologies, Moltot is well-equipped to tackle complex environmental challenges. His commitment to community engagement and leadership roles underscores his dedication to making a positive impact in his field.

Professional Profiles:

🏫 Experience:

Since 2022, Moltot Getahun Gebre has been serving as a Lecturer and Researcher in Water Supply & Environmental Engineering at Werabe University, Ethiopia. Previously, from 2019 to 2020, he provided free services in the Environmental Engineering Technical Lab and tutored freshman students at Jimma University. He also undertook an internship as a Site Supervisor at the Oromia small-scale irrigation project from February to June 2018, where he supervised site coordination and quality control.

📚 Education:

Moltot holds an MSc in Environmental Engineering (2019-2021) and a BSc in Hydraulic and Water Resource Engineering (2014-2019) from Jimma University, Ethiopia. He achieved a CGPA of 3.95/4.00 in his master’s, ranking as the top scorer, and a CGPA of 3.43/4.00 in his bachelor’s, among the top five scorers.

🎓 Training:

He has undergone various training programs and certifications, including courses in sustainable sanitation systems, machine learning, project management, artificial intelligence, and team building. Moltot has also completed online courses in Python programming, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and received a certificate for participating in a webinar on peer review reporting.

🏆 Awards and Honors:

Moltot has received multiple awards and certificates, including a Certificate of Competence as a consultant in environmental and social impact assessment studies. He has also been recognized for his contributions to projects and student unions, including being acknowledged as the project team leader and receiving certificates of appreciation for his involvement.

📝 Publications and Research Activity:

Moltot has published several research papers, including studies on environmental engineering topics like the optimization of indigenous natural coagulants process for wastewater treatment and investigating the sustainability of urban water supply systems.

🛠️ Skills:

His skills encompass various areas of water supply & environmental engineering, including proficiency in software like WaterGEMS, AutoCAD, GIS, and programming languages such as C++ and Python. He also possesses laboratory and research skills in water treatment, wastewater treatment, and environmental analysis.

Publications:

  1. Optimization of indigenous natural coagulants process for nitrate and phosphate removal from wet coffee processing wastewater using response surface methodology: In the case of …
    • Authors: M Getahun, P Asaithambi, A Befekadu, E Alemayehu
    • Journal: Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering
    • Volume: 8
    • Page: 100370
    • Year: 2023
  2. Chemical oxygen demand removal from wet coffee processing wastewater using indigenous natural coagulants: optimization through response surface methodology
    • Authors: M Getahun, P Asaithambi, A Befekadu, E Alemayehu
    • Journal: Desalination and Water Treatment
    • Page: 100217
    • Year: 2024
  3. Coagulation process for the removal of color and turbidity from wet coffee processing industry wastewater using bio-coagulant: Optimization through central composite design
    • Authors: M Getahun, A Befekadu, E Alemayehu
    • Journal: Heliyon
    • Year: 2024
  4. Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering
    • Authors: M Getahun, P Asaithambi, A Befekadu, E Alemayehu