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Current Dean, Faculty of Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering
Contact address
Name: Abebe Temesgen Ayalew
E-mail:
Mobile: +251-910886477
Educational background
- MSc in Hydraulic Engineering
- Sc. in Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering
Work experience
- Assistant Professor, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia, 18/02/2022 – Present
- Lecturer, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia, 15/12/2017 – 23/03/2021
- lecturer, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia, 01/10/2014 – 15/12/2017
Publications: More than 10 publications on reputed and peer-reviewed journals
Research interest
Hydraulic engineering, Hydrological modelling, Water resources engineering, Watershed management, Renewable energy
Faculty of Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering
Ethiopia is highly endowed with substantial amounts of water resources potential; approximately 122BMC surface water and 40BMC groundwater (BMC = Billion Meter Cube). However, the contribution of these resources to socio-economic development of the country has been very low. One of the main reasons is lack of capacity in terms of trained manpower. Thus, in order to at least minimize the lack of skilled professionals and water engineers, the former Arba Minch Water Technology Institute (AWTI) was established in September 1986. The Faculty of Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering is one of the very few senior faculties initially established as a Department of Hydraulic Engineering under this institute.
The faculty, in its 18 years of service, has trained a number of professionals which are contributing significantly to the socio-economic development of the country in water and related sectors at different capacities. Up to its transformation to the Department of Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering, the faculty has graduated many students at degree, advanced diploma and diploma level. To build its capacity, the faculty has benefited from the strong link to some of the German Universities (Siegen and Dresden University as well as Free University of Berlin) which was supported by a long term project (1986-2007) called ‘GTZ support to AWTI’ funded by the German Government. Among the 2 M.Sc. programmes launched in the institute in 2002, Hydraulic and Hydropower Engineering is the first M.Sc. program in the faculty.
After 18 years of teaching and research experiences, the Institute was transformed and officially inaugurated to full-fledged University. In 2004, the University expanded the programs into MSc level. The first ever two programs were MSc in Irrigation Engineering and in Hydraulics/Hydropower Engineering. In 2006, Hydrology and Water Resources Management and in 2007 Meteorology Science were launched at M.Sc. level. Likewise, the recently launched MSc in Dam Engineering program can be considered a great success as the country is currently building so many hydropower, irrigation and water supply dams. Following the re-establishment of Water Technology Institute and a number of programs run under the department, the department was renamed as a Faculty of Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering in September 2018.
Currently, the faculty has been actively running one Ph.D., 4 M.Sc. and one B.Sc. programs.
Academic Programs
Under graduate (BSc)
· Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering
Post graduate (MSc)
· Hydraulic Engineering
· Hydropower Engineering
· Sustainable Water Resources Engineering and
<Dam Engineering
Post graduate (Ph.D.)
· Hydraulic Engineering
Infrastructures
· Laboratory of Hydraulics Engineering
· Laboratory of Power Engineering
· Irrigation demo farm
Chair system in the faculty;
1. Hydraulics Engineering
Head, Mr. Abebe Temesgen Ayalew
E-mail:
Mobile: +251 910886477
2. Hydraulic Structure
Head, Mr. Abera Ermias Koshuma
E-mail:
Mobile: +251 912332412
3.Hydropower Engineering
Head, Mr. Yonas Berhane
E-mail:
Mobile: +251 924443199
Teachers’ profile based on academic qualification & rank
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Based on academic qualification |
Based on academic rank |
Based on Nationality |
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Sex |
B.Sc. |
M.Sc. |
Ph.D. |
Total |
STA |
Ass. Lec. |
Lec. |
Ass. Prof. |
Asso. Prof. |
Prof. |
Total |
Ethiopian |
Expatriate |
Total |
|
Male |
12 |
42 |
5 |
59 |
5 |
12 |
35 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
58 |
63 |
1 |
64 |
|
Female |
2 |
3 |
|
5 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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|
6 |
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Sum |
14 |
45 |
5 |
64 |
6 |
14 |
38 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
64 |
63 |
1 |
64 |
Teachers on Study Leave
|
Qualification |
Male |
Female |
|
M.Sc. |
12 |
2 |
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Ph.D. |
2 |
1 |
|
Total |
16 |
3 |
Current Students’ Data: -
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Program |
UG (Regular) |
PG (Regular) |
PG (Summer) |
Grand Total |
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Gender |
Male |
Female |
Male |
Female |
Male |
Female |
432 |
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Number |
219 |
52 |
115 |
15 |
29 |
2 |
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Total |
271 |
130 |
31 |
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Dean, Faculty of Meteorology and Hydrology
Contact address
Name: Tadesse Tujuba Kenea
Mobile: +251 946692840
Educational background and Work experience
· PhD in Hydrogeology
· MSc and BSc in Meteorology
· Alexander von Humboldt fellow
·Meteorologist at National Meteorology Agency from 2005 to 2009, Lecturer at Arba Minch University from 2009 to 2018 and Assistant Professor from 2018 to current
Research interest
·Groundwater hydrology, Climate Change/variability, Water storage variations in space and time, Satellite gravimetry (GRACE, GRACE-Follow On) for the assessment of large-scale water storage changes, large scale global hydrological models.
Faculty of Meteorology and Hydrology
The Faculty of Meteorology and Hydrology was initially established as the Department of Meteorology during 2002/2003 academic year at the then Arba Minch Water Technology Institute of the current Arba Minch University. Six batches of BSc students, and two batches of advanced diploma students were graduated between 2005 and 2010 years.
The faculty has been running a four years BSc program in Meteorology and Hydrology since 2008, a two years MSc program in Meteorology since 2007, a two years MSc program in Climate Change and Development since 2011 and PhD in Geoinformation and Earth Observation for Hydrology since 2019. It is also to launch PhD in Meteorology and PhD in Climate Change and Sustainable Development soon.
The faculty has 35 staffs with one Associate professor, 6 Assistant professors, 24 lecturers, one graduate assistant and 4 Technical Assistants academic rank.
Academic Programs
Under graduate (BSc)
· Meteorology and Hydrology
Post graduate (MSc)
· Meteorology
· Climate Change and Sustainable Development
· Geoinformation and Earth Observation for Hydrology
Post graduate (Ph.D.)
· Geoinformation and Earth Observation for Hydrology
· Meteorology
· Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Infrastructures
· GIS and RS Laboratory
· Meteorological and Hydrological Instruments Laboratory
· Weather Analysis Laboratory
Chair system in the faculty;
1. Meteorology and Climate Chair
Head, Mr. Tewodros Addisu
E-mail:
Mobile: +251 949672183
. Hydrology
Head, Mr. Nebyat Yilma
E-mail:
Mobile: +251 912032006
Teachers’ profile in qualification & rank
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Qualification |
Male |
Female |
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Diploma |
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Degree |
1 |
3 |
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Master |
20 |
4 |
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PhD. |
7 |
0 |
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Total |
28 |
7 |
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Academic Rank |
Male |
Female |
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Technical Assistant |
1 |
3 |
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Graduate Assistant |
0 |
0 |
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Assistant Lecturer |
0 |
0 |
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Lecturer |
20 |
4 |
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Assistant Professor |
6 |
0 |
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Associate Professor |
1 |
0 |
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Professor |
0 |
0 |
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Total |
28 |
7 |
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Nationality |
Male |
Female |
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Ethiopian |
27 |
7 |
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Expatriate |
1 |
0 |
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Total |
28 |
7 |
Teachers on Study Leave
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Qualification |
Male |
Female |
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Master |
1 |
0 |
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PhD. |
3 |
0 |
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Total |
4 |
0 |
Current Students’ Data: -
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Program |
UG (Regular) |
PG (Regular) |
PG (Summer) |
PG (weekend) |
Grand Total |
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Gender |
Male |
Female |
Male |
Female |
Male |
Female |
Male |
Female |
77 |
|
Number |
20 |
20 |
30 |
7 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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|
Total |
40 |
37 |
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- |
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Historical Background of AWTi
Arba Minch Water Technology Institute is the flagship Institute of Arba Minch University which had its origin in September 1986 and it became an independent entity in December 2017. Since 1986, it continued to offer short & long-term trainings, carried out research and rendered consultancy services. AWTi got functional in September 1987 by enrolling 181 students in advanced diploma and diploma programs. Till 1993, it was controlled by Water Resource Commission, later it came under the umbrella of Ministry of Education. In 1988-89, its two batches of 45 and 47 students were graduated in diploma and advanced diploma.
Arba Minch Water Technology Institute (AWTI) runs 4 undergraduate, 9 post-graduate and 3 PhD programs currently.
VISION
Aspires to be the center of excellence in water sciences and technologies in Africa and competitive in the world by 2030
MISSION
Impart education on cutting-edge water technology to churn out competent graduates
Programs and Faculties
Faculty of Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering
- BSc in Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering
- MSc in Hydraulics Engineering
- MSc in Hydropower Engineering
- MSc in Dam Engineering
- MSc in Sustainable Water Resource Engineering (Phased-out)
- PhD in Hydraulic Engineering
Faculty of Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering
- MSc in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
- MSc in Irrigation Engineering and Management
- MSc in Hydrology
- PhD in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
- PhD in Groundwater Engineering
Faculty of Water Supply and Environmental Engineering
- MSc in Environmental and Sanitation Engineering
- MSc in Water Supply and Sanitation
- PhD in Water and Environmental Engineering
Faculty of Metrology and Hydrology Science
- MSc in Metrology (Phased-out)
- MSc in Climate Change and Development
- PhD in Geo-Informatics and Earth Observation for Hydrology
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Historical Background
Arba Minch University Water Technology Institute was established in the late 1980s with a vision and focus to address water-related challenges. Originally offering training and research services, it supported the inauguration of Arba Minch University in 2004. Today, AWTI continues as a leader in water education, applied research, and consultancy, contributing to sustainable water solutions, to benefit Ethiopia, and indeed the world beyond.
Our Vision
Arba Minch University Water Technology Institute (AWTI) envisions a world where water education and applied research empower sustainable development, offering vital solutions to real-world water challenges, to benefit all people, while starting here in Ethiopia.
Key Points about AWTI
- Professional Training for Water Solutions: AWTI is a pioneer in water education, offering a wide spectrum of programs that nurture skilled professionals. With a focus on hands-on training, we equip individuals with the expertise needed to address water-related challenges.
- Applied Research for Water Resource Optimization: AWTI is committed to research that enhances water resource utilization. Through innovative projects and studies, the institute contributes valuable insights and solutions for sustainable water management.
- Consultancy Services for Effective Water Solutions: AWTI extends its expertise to provide consultancy services, collaborating with organizations to devise effective water strategies. These services ensure that the knowledge generated benefits society at large.
- History of Collaboration: AWTI is already collaborating with several organizations and people of goodwill who are interested in sustainable water development, and we are open to exploring further collaboration.
- History of Excellence: The institute's rich history reflects its dedication to nurturing water professionals and advancing water-related research. Originating as the Arba Minch Water Technology Institute in the late 1980s, we supported the initiation of Arba Minch University, with expanded offerings, and we promoted its influence and leadership.
AWTI's career counseling and skill development programs are designed to prepare students for the competitive national and international job market. Key initiatives include:
Career Counseling Services:
- One-on-one career guidance sessions with experienced counselors.
- Workshops on goal setting, career planning, and resume writing.
- Assistance in identifying suitable career paths based on individual strengths and interests.
Skill Development Programs:
- Technical Skills: Training in advanced tools and methodologies related to water technology: Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering, Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering, Water Supply and Environmental Engineering and Meteorology and Hydrology.
- Soft Skills: Programs on communication, leadership, teamwork and critical thinking.
- Professional Skills: Interview preparation, time management and workplace etiquette workshops.
List of Recruiters and Placement Statistics
AWTI has a strong placement record, with graduates contributing to prestigious organizations worldwide.
Top Recruiters
Governmental Organizations:
- Ethiopian Ministry of Water and Energy
- Ministry of Irrigation and Lowlands
- Ethiopian Meteorology Institute
- Regional Water, Mine and Energy offices
- Regional Water Bureaus and Environmental Agencies
- Water supply and sewerage authorities
- Ethiopian Engineering Corporation
- Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation
- Ethiopian Sugar Corporation
- Oromia Engineering Corporation
- Oromia Construction Corporation
- Amhara Water Works Enterprise
- Amhara Construction Design and Supervision Works Enterprise
- Agricultural Research Centers
International Organizations:
- UNESCO-IHE
- World Bank Water Program
- United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)
- African Development Bank (AfDB)
Private Companies and NGOs:
- WaterAid
- SNV Netherlands Development Organization
- Environmental consulting firms like GIZ and IWMI
- Engineering companies specializing in irrigation, hydropower and sanitation
Internship Opportunities and Industry Partnerships
Internships are a vital part of AWTI’s academic curriculum, offering students practical exposure to real-world challenges in water technology and environmental science. Internship Opportunities: Domestic Internships: Collaborations with regional water bureaus, environmental agencies, and hydropower projects. International Internships: Partnerships with organizations like IWMI, UNESCO, and UNEP enable students to gain global experience.
Research Internships:
Opportunities to work on cutting-edge research in eco-hydraulics, water resource management, and climate resilience.
Industry Partnerships:
AWTI has established partnerships with leading organizations to enhance academic and professional opportunities: Government Collaboration: Long-term MoUs with Ethiopian federal and regional water authorities. International Linkages: Research and internship agreements with global institutions such as IWMI. Private Sector Engagement: Joint projects with companies specializing in irrigation systems, hydropower development, and wastewater management. These partnerships not only provide internship opportunities but also enable technology transfer, collaborative research, and job placements for AWTI graduates.
Policies and Governance
Academic and examination regulations.
Alumni
AWTI boasts a strong and diverse alumni network spread across the globe. This network plays a pivotal role in building the institute’s reputation and fostering collaboration among its members.
Global Alumni Community:
AWTI alumni are leaders in fields such as water resource management, ecohydraulics, hydrology, environmental engineering, and policy development. Alumni Engagement: Regular alumni meetups, webinars, and events are organized to strengthen connections and share experiences.
Mentorship and Collaboration:
Alumni actively mentor current students, providing career advice and sharing insights from their professional journeys. Contribution to the Institute: Many alumni contribute back to AWTI by funding scholarships, supporting research projects, or collaborating on academic and professional initiatives.
Contact Address:
Dr. Tamiru Tesseme
Tel Office: +251461814957
Mobile - 0938309018
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Faculty of Water Supply and Environmental Engineering, AWTI
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