About
Mesfin Mitiku Feleke is a PhD candidate in Water Resources Engineering (Irrigation Engineering and Management) at Addis Ababa University, specializing in water resources, climate change, remote sensing, AI, and GIS. Born in Kombolcha, Ethiopia, in 1972, he has over 29 years of experience in natural resources and irrigation engineering, contributing significantly to Ethiopia’s development.
His career spans roles as an expert, environmentalist, researcher, and lecturer, focusing on water, soil, food security, and climate change. He holds a BSc in Agricultural Engineering from Haramaya University (1994) and an MSc in Water Resources Management from Leuphana University, Germany (2006). His PhD research integrates irrigation water management, remote sensing, GIS, and digital platforms to develop sustainable, climate-resilient irrigation systems.
Mesfin has received international training at Wageningen University (Netherlands), Volcani Center (Israel), Cairo Egypt, Boeau Cameron, Kigali Rwanda and Oldenburg University (Germany). He successfully organized the DAAD-sponsored regional workshop on Climate Change and Water Resources (May 2024) and participated in a training in Green Economy Innovation (Egypt, 2024).
Fluent in English, German, and Amharic, with working proficiency in Tigrigna and Oromiffa, Mesfin actively participates in global forums, including the 2024 eLearning Symposium in Kigali, Rwanda.
Joined
July 2025
