Professional Summary
Eng. Banteamlak Kase Abebe is an Ethiopian Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineer, Lecturer, hydrology researcher, GIS and remote sensing specialist, and published water resources professional with more than 9 years of experience in teaching, applied water engineering, irrigation, hydrological modelling, WASH, and community service.
He holds an MSc in Hydraulic Engineering from the University of Gondar and a BSc in Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering from Arba Minch University Water Technology Institute. His academic foundation is strengthened by practical irrigation experience, university teaching, peer-reviewed research, and advanced training in Earth observation, SWAT, SWAT+, Python, WASH systems, and inclusive WASH.
At Dilla University, he serves as Lecturer in the Department of Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering, where he teaches undergraduate courses, supervises semester projects, mentors internship students, supervises final-year projects, conducts research, participates in trainings and conferences, and contributes to community service.
His earlier work as Assistant Instructor at Alage ATVET College gave him strong applied irrigation experience. He taught small-scale irrigation competencies, revised curricula, prepared teaching and learning materials, developed demonstration sites, designed and supervised water harvesting structures, implemented furrow, drip and sprinkler irrigation systems, and supported soil and water conservation in gully areas.
Banteamlak’s research contribution is especially important for Ethiopia and Africa. He has published work on streamflow prediction in ungauged watersheds using SWAT and hydrological and sediment modelling with limited data in the Abbay or Upper Blue Nile Basin. These studies respond directly to the challenge of modelling water systems in data-scarce African catchments.
His technical profile is modern and practical. He works with Python, Google Earth Engine, ArcGIS, R Studio, ArcSWAT, HEC-HMS, AutoCAD, SWAT modelling, GIS, remote sensing, machine learning applications, hydrological modelling, climate change analysis, irrigation, and WASH systems.
His profile brings strong value to AquaLinked / Water for Africa Experts because he represents the kind of African water professional needed for the future: technically trained, research-active, teaching-oriented, digitally skilled, and committed to strengthening hydrology, irrigation, WASH, GIS, remote sensing, and climate-resilient water resources management.
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Lecturer in Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering – Dilla University
Serves as Lecturer in the Department of Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering at Dilla University, teaching undergraduate hydraulic and water resources engineering courses, supervising semester projects, mentoring internship students, supervising final-year projects, conducting research, and providing community services. -
Assistant Lecturer in Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering – Dilla University
Served as Assistant Lecturer at Dilla University, teaching undergraduate hydraulic and water resources engineering courses, supervising student projects, mentoring internship students, supporting final-year projects, and contributing to community service. -
Assistant Instructor – Alage ATVET College Small-Scale Irrigation Department
Served as Assistant Instructor under the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Alage ATVET College, teaching small-scale irrigation competencies, revising curriculum, preparing teaching and learning materials, and supporting practical irrigation education. -
Streamflow Prediction in Ungauged Watersheds Using SWAT – Upper Blue Nile Basin
Published peer-reviewed research evaluating single and dual-station calibration approaches for streamflow prediction in ungauged watersheds using SWAT, with a case study in the Upper Blue Nile Basin. This work supports hydrological prediction in data-scarce African catchments. -
Hydrological and Sediment Modelling with Limited Data – Abbay Basin
Published peer-reviewed research on hydrological and sediment modelling with limited data in the Abbay or Upper Blue Nile Basin, contributing to sediment assessment, watershed hydrology, data-scarce modelling, and water resources planning. -
Design and Supervision of Dejen Town Water Supply Project
Contributed to the design and supervision of the Dejen town water supply project, strengthening his practical experience in water supply engineering, project supervision, and applied hydraulic design. -
Lined Trapezoidal Water Harvesting Structure – Alage Demonstration Site
Designed and supervised construction of a lined trapezoidal water harvesting structure at Alage Small Scale Irrigation Demonstration Site, supporting practical training, water conservation, irrigation demonstration, and agricultural water management. -
Furrow, Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation Demonstration – Alage College
Designed, installed, and applied furrow, drip, and sprinkler irrigation methods at Alage Small Scale Irrigation Demonstration Site, supporting hands-on irrigation training and practical water application methods. -
Soil and Water Conservation in Gully Areas – Alage College
Implemented soil and water conservation works in the gully area of Alage College, contributing to erosion control, land rehabilitation, water retention, and practical conservation training. -
Earth Observation for Transboundary Water Management Training
Completed short-course training on Earth Observation products for transboundary water management organized by the Center for Water Research of Addis Ababa University, strengthening his capacity in remote sensing and basin-scale water monitoring. -
Emergency WASH Training
Completed Emergency Water, Sanitation and Hygiene training organized by the Center for Water Research of Addis Ababa University, strengthening his ability to contribute to WASH response and emergency water service planning. -
SWAT Integrated Support System Training
Completed training on the integrated support system using Soil and Water Assessment Tool in collaboration with Texas A and M University and Arba Minch Water Technology Institute, strengthening his SWAT-based hydrological modelling capacity. -
SWAT+ and Python for Water Resources Management Workshop
Completed workshop training on SWAT+ and Python for water resources management organized by University of Gondar, Bahir Dar University, and Kiel University, strengthening his modern modelling and programming capacity. -
WASH Systems Strengthening and Inclusive WASH Training
Completed trainings on the building blocks of sustainable WASH systems, WASH system strengthening basics, and Taking Action to Achieve Inclusive WASH through UNICEF, strengthening his systems-oriented and inclusive water-sector capacity. -
GIS, Remote Sensing, GEE and Hydrological Modelling Capacity
Applies Python, Google Earth Engine, ArcGIS, R Studio, ArcSWAT, HEC-HMS, AutoCAD and related tools for hydrological modelling, spatial analysis, water resources planning, climate studies, irrigation assessment, and research development. -
Student Mentorship and Water Engineering Capacity Building
Mentors undergraduate students, supervises semester and final-year projects, guides internship students, and contributes to the development of young hydraulic and water resources engineers in Ethiopia. -
Future Contribution: Climate-Resilient Hydrology, GIS and Irrigation Research in Africa
Aims to contribute to climate-resilient hydrology, data-scarce watershed modelling, GIS and remote-sensing applications, Google Earth Engine-based water monitoring, irrigation planning, SWAT and SWAT+ modelling, WASH systems, and water resources education across Ethiopia and Africa.