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Experienced academic expert with an established track record of presenting interesting lectures. Delivered various training on ArcGIS software, Global Mapper, and GPS technology for geospatial data analysis for both government and non-governmental organizations. Expert in geospatial data analysis, research, and building an inclusive learning environment. I have a Strong focus on collaboration and achieving academic excellence. Adaptable with skills in critical thinking, communication and classroom management. On top of the above-mentioned qualities, I have international experience (from university of Twente, Netherlands) in the area of my field especially in GIS and remote sensing.Regarding Certificate/Diploma/Degree/: Awarded Master of Science degree in Geo-Information and Earth Observation Science for Natural Resource Management, from Mekelle University, Tigray Awarded Bachelor of Education degree in Geography and Environmental Studies, from Mekelle University, Tigray Certified in Higher Diploma Program (HDP), from Mizan Tepi University, Southwest Ethiopia Certified in Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing, from university of Twente, NetherlandsCurrently, Assistance professor in GIS and Remote Sensing.

Research

My research interest focuses in the area of: GIS, Remote Sensing, Natural Resource management using geospatial data Location decision using geospatial data Geospatial Mapping Risk area identification and delineation

Publication

1. Mathewos M, Bewuketu H (2018). Land-use/cover change analysis using Remote Sensing techniques in the landscape of Majang Zone of Gambella Region, Ethiopia. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 12(4):141-149.2. Mathewos M. (2019). Reported driving factors for Land-use/cover change and its mounting consequences in Ethiopia: A review. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 13(7):273-280.3. Benti NE, Alemu YB, Balta MM, Gunta S, Chaka MD, Semie AG, Mekonnen YS, Yohannes H. Site suitability assessment for the development of wind power plant in Wolaita area, Southern Ethiopia: an AHP-GIS model. Sci Rep. 2023 Nov 13;13(1):19811. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-47149-x. PMID: 37957222; PMCID: PMC10643545.4. Denano, T. et al.trans. 2024. Factors Affecting the Choice of Strategies Adopted by the Youth to Cope with Unemployment Using a Multinomial Probit Regression Model in Ethiopi. Daagu International Journal of Basic and Applied research (DIJBAR). 5, 2 (Feb. 2024), 283–292.

Contact

matigis2012@gmail.com/mati.muke@wsu.edu.et/ORCID; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5056-2245/

Mathewos Muke Balta
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