Professional Summary
Hewan Tadesse Kebede is an Ethiopian Water Resources Engineer and Researcher with eight years of professional experience in water resources assessment, irrigation research, GIS-based spatial analysis, wastewater treatment, water quality evaluation, and sustainable water management. She has served as a Water Resource Management Researcher at the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, where she contributed to hydrological and water resource assessments, irrigation and watershed management studies, GIS-based thematic mapping, field investigations, water sampling, water quality analysis, technical reporting, and multidisciplinary research projects. Hewan holds an MSc in Water Resource Engineering and Management from Hawassa University and a BSc in Water Supply and Environmental Engineering from Arba Minch University. Her work connects engineering, research, GIS, irrigation science, environmental protection, and practical water solutions for Ethiopia and Africa. She represents a strong generation of African women professionals working to improve water productivity, safe sanitation, water reuse, climate resilience, and evidence-based water resource management.
Key Expertise
Major Projects and Contributions
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Water Resource Management Researcher – Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research
Served as a Water Resource Management Researcher at the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, conducting hydrological and water resource assessments for irrigation, watershed management, agricultural water productivity, and sustainable water management projects. -
GIS-Based Water Resources Mapping and Spatial Analysis
Developed GIS-based thematic maps, spatial analysis outputs, GIS reports, and spatial data products to support water resource planning, irrigation assessment, watershed management, and evidence-based engineering and environmental decision-making. -
Irrigation Research and Small-Scale Irrigation Performance Evaluation
Contributed to irrigation research focused on small-scale irrigation scheme performance, furrow irrigation practice, inflow rate and furrow length evaluation, irrigation water management, and improved water productivity for smallholder farming systems in Ethiopia. -
Water Quality Assessment, Water Sampling, and Field Investigation
Conducted field investigations, water sampling, water quality analysis, hydrological data collection, and technical interpretation to support research projects, water resource evaluation, and sustainable development interventions. -
Wastewater Treatment and Coffee Wastewater Reuse Research
Conducted research related to wastewater treatment and reuse, including hybrid flow constructed wetland treatment for physico-chemical parameters of effluent from wet coffee processing plants, supporting pollution reduction, water reuse, and environmental protection. -
Watershed Management, Water Harvesting, and Climate-Resilient Water Management
Participated in irrigation, watershed management, water harvesting, salinity and drainage, and sustainable agricultural water management activities designed to improve water productivity, climate resilience, and practical resource management. -
Publication on Small-Scale Irrigation Scheme Performance in Goma District
Published research on the performance evaluation of the Temsa Small-Scale Irrigation Scheme in Goma District, Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia, contributing evidence for improving irrigation management and scheme efficiency. -
Publication on Furrow Length and Inflow Rate for Maize Production
Published research on determining appropriate furrow length and inflow rate for furrow irrigation practice among smallholder farmers at Omo Nada District for maize production, supporting practical irrigation design and water-use efficiency. -
Publication on Dabasso Lamaffaa Small-Scale Irrigation Scheme
Published research evaluating the Dabasso Lamaffaa Small-Scale Irrigation Scheme in Buno Bedele Zone, Southwest Ethiopia, contributing to irrigation performance assessment and improved water management. -
Publication on Indigenous Irrigation Water Management Practices
Published research assessing indigenous knowledge on irrigation water management practices in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia, highlighting local knowledge, farmer experience, and sustainable irrigation management. -
Research on Deficit Irrigation, Nitrogen Rates, and Water-Use Efficiency
Contributed research on irrigated maize productivity, evaluating the impact of deficit irrigation and nitrogen rates on growth, yield, and water-use efficiency in Southwest Ethiopia. -
Reservoir Construction and Water Supply System Experience
Gained practical experience through Amhara Water Works Construction Enterprise in reservoir construction supervision, future water demand and supply forecasting, and water supply system design.