High-Level Conference Steering Committee

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Organizing Committee
Dr. Bikila Warkihen

Dr. Bikila Warkineh, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Addis Ababa University

Prof. Feleke Zewge

Prof. Feleke Zewge, Africa Center of Excellence for Water Management, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Addis Ababa University

Prof. Abebe Getahun

Prof. Abebe Getahun, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Addis Ababa University

Dr. Adey Feleke

Dr. Adey Feleke, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Addis Ababa University

Dr. Andualem Mekonnen

Dr. Andualem Mekonnen, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Addis Ababa University

Dr. Zebene Lemma

Dr. Zebene Lemma, Ministry of Water and Energy

Dr. Yedilfana Setarge

Dr. Yedilfana Setarge , College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Addis Ababa University

Dr. Birhanu Yitayew

Dr. Berhanu Yitayew, Africa Center of Excellence for Water Management, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Addis Ababa University

Dr. Getachew Tegegne

Dr. Getachew Tegegne, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University

 Dr. Fasikaw Atanaw

Dr. Fasikaw Atanaw, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University

 Dr. Shimelis Kebede

Dr. Shimelis Kebede, College of Technology and Built Environment, Addis Ababa University/p>

Dr. Berhanu Abera

Dr. Berhanu Abera, Africa Center of Excellence for Water Management, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Addis Ababa University

Dr.Dessie Nedaw

Dr. Dessie Nedaw, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Addis Ababa University

Dr. Girum Ayalneh

Dr. Girum Ayalneh, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Addis Ababa University

International Scientific Committee
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Dr. Amha Belay, Founder and CEO at Algae4All LLC., USA

Dr. Fasil Ejigu

Dr. Fasil Ejigu, The Arctic University of Norway (UiT), Norway

Dr. Jane Tanner, Rhodes University, South Africa

Dr. Alemseged Tamiru

Dr. Alemseged Tamiru, International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Ethiopia

Prof. Assefa Melese

Prof. Assefa Melese, Florida International University, USA

Prof. Michael Templeton

Prof. Michael Templeton, Imperial College London, UK

Prof. Nancy Love

Prof. Nancy Love, University of Michigan, USA

Dr. Moez Louati

Dr. Moez Louati , IAHR Africa Division/IHE Delft, The Netherlands

Prof. Yutaka Sakakibara

Prof. Yutaka Sakakibara, Waseda University, Japan

Prof. Seifu Tilahun

Prof. Seifu Tilahun, International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Ghana

 Dr. Semu Moges

Dr. Semu Moges, University of Connecticut, USA

 Prof. Yang Hong

Prof. Yang Hong, The University of Oklahoma, USA

Conference Secretariat

All correspondence concerning registration, abstract submission, application for sponsorship and payments for conference participation and excursion should be addressed to:

Africa Center of Excellence for Water Management

College of Natural and Computational Sciences

Addis Ababa University

4-kilo Campus, P. O. Box 1176
Digital Library Bld. 4th Floor, R.N. 403
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Steering Committee Role
  • Provide high-level strategic guidance and oversight for the conference
  • Lend credibility and prestige to the event, aiding in participant attraction
  • Facilitate connections with key networks, donors, and partner institutions
  • Assist in mobilizing resources and political support
  • Help shape the key conference messages and outcomes for maximum impact
Scientific Committee Role

The International Scientific Committee (ISC) ensures the scientific integrity, quality, and global relevance of AWS-2026. Its primary role is to provide expert academic and technical oversight across all phases of the conference.

  • Scientific Direction and Thematic Oversight
  • Abstract Review and Selection
  • Promotion of the Conference and Call for Abstracts
  • Identification of Key Contributors