Endalkachew Abebaw Gizaw

•   28 June 2018, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar – Ethiopia, B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science in Geology), completed with a Very Great Distinction grade average.
• 12-25 November 2019, attended the field & laboratory training in “Water sampling, Geophysical survey (electrical & magnetic) in the field, and Hydrochemical & Isotope hydrology in the Laboratory” held in Ethiopia between Bahir Dar University, School of Earth Sciences Research Staffs and Competence Design & Supervision Corporation Laboratory Center.
• 25 August 2020, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar – Ethiopia, M.Sc. (Master of Science in Hydrogeology), completed with an excellent thesis result and with a very great distinction grade average.
• 29 August 2020, Bahir Dar University, received a “Best Thesis Award” as the result of my thesis work & academic performance.
• 19 March 2021, received a “Certificate of Participation” for successfully completing training in “English Language Improvement” organized by Mekdela Amba University.
• 20 July 2023, Mekdela Amba University, completed the “Higher Diploma Program” as a certified professional teacher.
• 14 March 2024, received a “Certificate of Reviewing” in recognition of the review contributed to the Advances in Space Research Journal.
•   04 March 2025, received a certificate for successfully completing and getting 100% grade for “Master Class for Teaching Online (Open edX)”
• 11 March 2025, received a certificate for successfully completing the course, training, JupyterLab, and Python codes in “Introduction to the Analysis of IWMI’s Water Data Products through Digital Earth Africa”.
• 12 March 2025, received a certificate for successfully completing the course, training, JupyterLab, and Python codes in “Introduction to the Digital Earth Africa Sandbox”.

•   11 October 2020 – 17 September 2024, Lecturer & Researcher in the Department of Earth Science/Geology, Mekdela Amba University, Tulu Awuliya, Ethiopia
•  18 September 2024 – Present, Senior Lecturer & Researcher in the Department of Earth Science/Geology, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia

2. Gizaw, E. A., Bawoke, G. T., Alemu, M. M., & Anteneh, Z. L. (2023). Spatial analysis of groundwater potential using remote sensing and GIS-based multi-criteria decision analysis method in Fetam-Yisir catchment, Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia. Applied Geomatics, 15(3), 659-681. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12518-023-00518-7

3.Teku, D., Sisay, T., & Gizaw, E. A. Solid waste disposal site selection using GIS and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) model: a case study conducted in Gimba town, Northeastern Ethiopia. Frontiers in Sustainability, 6, 1528851. doi: 10.3389/frsus.2025.1528851

4.Gizaw, E.A. (2024) Hydrogeochemical analysis and Environmental isotopic signature of groundwater: emphasis on salinity provenance in the Fetam-Yisir watershed, Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia. 22nd International Symposium on Sustainable Water Resources Development on June 14-15, 2024. Arba Minch Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch – Ethiopia.

5.Gizaw, E.A. (2024) Spatial analysis of groundwater potential using remote sensing and GIS-based multi-criteria decision analysis method in Fetam-Yisir catchment, Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia. 6th Annual Research Conference on Research for Community Transformation, held on June 2-3, 2024, at Woldia University, Woldia – Ethiopia.

6.Gizaw, E.A. (2025) Hydro-geochemical investigation and water quality mapping in the Upper Beshilo watershed, Southern Wollo, Ethiopia. 11th National Symposium on “Science for Sustainable Development” held on 21 February 2025, at Arba Minch University, Arba Minch-Ethiopia.

2. “Groundwater recharge estimation using soil moisture balance and baseflow separation methods in the Fetam river catchment, Northwest Ethiopia.” in the Groundwater journal.

3. “Groundwater recharge assessment and hydrometeorological scenario in the Fetam catchment Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia.” in the Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies.

•    Hydrogeology & Groundwater Science
• Water quality & Groundwater management
• Data Analysis & Interpretation
• Modeling & Simulation
•   Fieldwork & Water Sampling
• GIS & Remote Sensing
• Hydrochemical and Isotopic lab (AAS, Ion chromatography (IC), Liquid Water Isotope Analyzer (LWIA), Titration, and Laser Spectroscopy)
• Contaminant flow modeling and/or Numerical modeling
• Groundwater management from waste materials released from industries
• Anthropogenic contamination in the aquifer
• Geophysical Methods
• Geological and Hydrogeological Mapping

Software: Competent with most Microsoft Office programs, AquaChem, ArcGIS, QGIS, R, Python, SWAT, PHREEQC, MODFLOW, Strater, Aquitest, Surfer, Digital Elevation Model (DEM), Global Mapper, Rockwork, Geomatica, and Google Earth Engine.

• Hydrogeology,
• Water quality, Hydrogeochemistry,
• Isotope hydrology,
• Groundwater Flow & Contaminant Transport Modelling,
• Groundwater resource management,
•   GIS & Remote Sensing,
•   Groundwater Modelling,
• Karst Hydrology,
• Earth Science/Geology,
• Geological Mapping,
• 3D modeling, Geohazard/Natural hazard, and
• Climate/Global change

College of Natural and Computational Science

Department of Geology

Office: Building: 04, Room: 207

Tel: +251 947089510/924473801

Email: endalka15@gmail.com

Institutional Email: endalkachew.abebaw@inu.edu.et

ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8346-469X

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=j1sqPzkAAAAJ&hl=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endalkachew-abebaw-gizaw19/

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Endalkachew-Abebaw-Gizaw?ev=hdr_xprf