Assist. Prof. Dr. Fekadu Tesfaye | Remote sensing | Best Researcher Award

Fekadu Temesgen Tesfaye is an Ethiopian academic specializing in Geography, GIS, and Remote Sensing. He holds a Diploma in Geography from Gondar Teachers Education College, a B.Ed. in Geography from Bahir Dar University, and an MSc in GIS and Remote Sensing from Mekelle University. His research focuses on forest management, land-use change, and environmental monitoring, including mapping forest age and species dynamics in the Yeraba plantation forest of northwest Ethiopia using hyperspectral signatures and spectral angle mapper. He has also contributed to studies on soil erosion and conservation prioritization in the Ayu watershed of the Abay basin, Ethiopia. Fekadu has an h-index of 1, with 1 document and 1 citation, reflecting the early impact of his scholarly work. His academic experience spans teaching at primary, junior, senior secondary, and preparatory schools, as well as brief positions at Debre Markos and Finotselam Teachers Colleges. He is proficient in Amharic and English and has actively supported students in map reading and addressed the shortage of teaching aids in geography. Beyond academics, Fekadu enjoys playing football, visiting wildlife, and reading books. His research and teaching demonstrate a commitment to advancing geographic education and environmental understanding in Ethiopia.