Anteneh Yayeh Adamu

Professional Summary

Ethiopian hydrogeologist, geoscience lecturer and researcher based at Kombolcha Institute of Technology, Wollo University, with strong specialization in hydrogeology, hydrology and water resources, groundwater-surface water interaction, GIS, remote sensing, HydroGeoSphere/HGS modelling, geospatial water quality analysis, environmental geoscience, engineering geology, mining geoscience, landslide hazard mapping, and applied field investigation. He holds an MSc in Hydrogeology from Bahir Dar University, a BSc in Geology and a BA in Management from the University of Gondar. His professional work connects academic research, field-based hydrogeological assessment, groundwater monitoring, water quality, water supply analysis, geotechnical investigation, mineral exploration, mining assessment, climate-resilience studies, and technology transfer. He has served as lecturer, researcher, project coordinator, principal investigator, and project member in major Ethiopian and international collaborations, including Ethiopia1Water, Natural Resources Canada, AQUANTY INC., Wollo University, Ethiopian Water Technology Institute, Ministry of Mines-related gemstone sector projects, and applied geoscience and water projects in Ethiopia. He has contributed to 13 scientific publications and has demonstrated strong capacity in research leadership, modelling, geospatial analysis, teaching, supervision, laboratory development, stakeholder training, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Key Expertise

Major Projects and Contributions

• Lecturer and Researcher – Kombolcha Institute of Technology, Wollo University
  Serves as Lecturer in the School of Civil and Water Resource Engineering, teaching Engineering Geology, Hydrogeology, Soil and Rock Mechanics, Remote Sensing and GIS, supervising bachelor students, mentoring fieldwork and internships, and supporting research and laboratory development at Kombolcha Institute of Technology, Wollo University.
• Ethiopia1Water Integrated Hydrologic Modelling Collaboration
  Coordinates the Ethiopia1Water data framework and integrated hydrologic modelling initiative to support sustainable water development in Ethiopia, linked with Natural Resources Canada, the Geological Survey of Canada, AQUANTY INC., and Wollo University, following the Canada1Water approach and HydroGeoSphere/HGS modelling framework.
• HydroGeoSphere/HGS Modelling and International Training
  Participated in intensive HydroGeoSphere/HGS modelling training and international technical exposure connected with Natural Resources Canada, the Geological Survey of Canada, and AQUANTY INC., strengthening his capacity in integrated groundwater-surface water modelling and advanced hydrologic simulation.
• Groundwater and Surface Water Interaction in the Borkena Watershed
  Contributes to research on groundwater-surface water interaction, groundwater monitoring network design, and sustainable water resources use in the Borkena Watershed, Ethiopia, including hydrological and hydrogeological analysis for long-term resource protection.
• Hydrogeochemical and Geospatial Water Quality Assessment in Kombolcha City
  Conducted and published research on hydrogeochemical study and geospatial analysis of water quality in Kombolcha City using GIS-based water index methods and multivariate statistics, supporting evidence-based water quality evaluation and environmental protection.
• Assessment of Industrial Effluents and Urbanization Impacts on Water Quality
  Completed MSc research on the impact of industrial effluents and urbanization on ground and surface water quality in the Kombolcha sub-basin of the Borkena River, Eastern Amhara, Ethiopia, applying hydrogeological, GIS, and water quality assessment approaches.
• Rural Water Supply System Analysis in Mile and Asayta, Afar Region
  Participates in the analysis and optimization of rural water supply systems in Mile and Asayta pastoral districts of Afar Regional State, Ethiopia, in a project supported by the Ethiopian Water Technology Institute.
• Landslide Susceptibility Mapping Using Machine Learning and Remote Sensing
  Leads research on landslide susceptibility mapping and hazard zonation using multiple machine learning algorithms and remote sensing in Wuchale District, South Wollo Zone, Ethiopia, contributing to geohazard assessment and risk-informed planning.
• Transforming Ethiopia Gemstone Sector Through Technology and Digital Integration
  Co-leads a major project on transforming the inclusive development of Ethiopia gemstone sector through technological advancement, digital integration, capacity building, and knowledge creation, supported by the Ethiopian Ministry of Mines.
• Opal Mining Assessment, Environmental Impact and Sustainable Mining Research
  Conducts research on Wollo opal mining, including mining techniques, tools, market systems, environmental impacts, economic potential, pillar design, underground drift stability, value addition, and sustainable mining prospects in Ethiopia.
• Lithium and Copper Deposit Prospecting in Ambassel Woreda
  Serves as Principal Investigator for geological evaluation and technical prospecting of lithium and copper deposits in Ambassel Woreda, Amhara National Regional State, Northeastern Ethiopia, in collaboration with Diportanova Mining Private Venture.
• Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Field Investigation
  Worked as Hydrogeologist with Henan Engineering and Hydrology Geological Prospecting Institute Ethiopian Branch, contributing to water well drilling, construction material assessment for roads and dams, geological and geotechnical investigation, and project supervision across Ethiopia.
• GIS and Water Resources Capacity Building
  Provides technical training and knowledge transfer in QGIS, ArcMap, GIS for water resources, geoscience applications, and field-based geospatial analysis for water and energy office experts, students, small-scale miners, and concerned stakeholders.
• Scientific Publications in Hydrogeology, Water Quality, Climate and Mining Geoscience
  Has contributed to 13 scientific publications covering water quality, hydrogeochemistry, groundwater recharge, groundwater modelling, drought characterization, climate change impacts, soil erosion, sediment yield, sanitation technology, opal mining, mining economics, pillar design, and applied geoscience in Ethiopia.