Dawit Asmare Manderso – Natural and Computational Science

Education & Academic Appointments

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geology – Addis Ababa University (July 12, 2014 G.C)
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering Geology (Geological Engineering) – Addis Ababa University (July 5, 2018 C)
Assistant Professor in Engineering Geology – Debre Markos University (July 28, 2022 C)

Professional Certifications & Training

GIS and Remote Sensing Training- Certified by Ethiopian Water Technology Institute (EWTI). Date completed: June 18/2021 G.C
Higher Diploma Program (HDP) Training- Certified by Debre Markos University. Date completed: July 04/2019 G.C
English for Academic Instruction – Certified by Debre Markos University. Date completed: December 20, 2014 G.C
E-Learning Master Class – Certified by Debre Markos University. Date completed: January, 09/2025 G.C
Human Rights: A Tool for Change – Online certification by Amnesty International. Date completed: January, 22,2024 G.C
Freedom of Expression: A Fundamental Right – Online certification by Amnesty International. Date completed: January, 23,2024 G.C
Three different Community Service Recognitions – Certified by Debre Markos University. Date completed: August 17,2021, June 6, 2022 and June 27,2022 G.C
Mega Project Preparation and Management – Certified by Debre Markos University. Date completed: February 5, 2015 G.C
Entrepreneurship Training – Completed at Addis Ababa University. Date completed: March 31, 2014 G.C
Multiple Committee Service Certification – For contributions to multiple ad hoc and standing committees at Debre Markos University.

Academic Contributions

Peer-reviewed multiple scientific manuscripts in the field of geological engineering and related fields

List of Publications:
Asmare D, Hailemariam T (2021) Assessment of rock slope stability using slope stability probability classification (SSPC) system, around AlemKetema. Scientific African 12: e00730. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2021.e00730
Asmare D, Tesfa C (2022) Application and validation of the evalua- tion using slope stability susceptibility evaluation parameter rating system to Debre Werk Area (Northwest Ethiopia). Geotech Geol Eng 9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-021-02039-9

Asmare D (2022a) Application and Validation of AHP and FR Methods for Landslide Susceptibility Mapping around Choke Mountain, Northwestern Ethiopia. Scientific African 19: e01470. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01470

Asmare D (2022b) Landslide hazard zonation and evaluation around Debre Markos town, NW Ethiopia — a GIS-based bivariate statistical approach. Scientific African 15: e01129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01129
Asmare D, Tesfa C., Zewdie M.W(2023). A GIS-based landslide susceptibility assessment and mapping around the Aba Libanos area, Northwestern Ethiopia. Applied Geomatics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12518-023-00499-7
Zewdie M.W, Asmare D (2023). Investigation and mapping of geological construction materials in parts of Chemoga river sub basin, Debre Markos, Ethiopia. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13784
Research and project information (completed and ongoing): Ongoing Researches
Improving the Strength and Economy of Hollow Concrete Block by Exploring and Producing Locally Available Alternative Aggregate
Potential assessment of coal deposit in east Gojjam zone, Debre Elias woreda, Ethiopia

Investigating the Quality and Quantity of Marble Deposits in Debre Elias Woreda, East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia
Investigation of industrial minerals and gemstone potential in East Gojjam zone, northwestern Ethiopia
MSc and/or PhD students advised (ongoing and graduated):

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