Environmental Scientist

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Sisay Misganaw Tamiru

Silver Spring, MD

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A highly motivated and accomplished Environmental Scientist with a Ph.D. in Environmental Science, specializing in impact assessment, water quality, project management, and monitoring and evaluation. With a strong background in both academic research and practical application in Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, I bring a unique blend of expertise to address complex environmental challenges. My extensive experience in project management and data-driven decision-making allows me to efficiently plan, execute, and evaluate environmental activities. I am passionate about sustainable solutions and am dedicated to making a positive impact on our environment through rigorous research and strategic management, I seek a role where my skills can be utilized to help effect positive change and sustainable environment. PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCES

1. Research, Community services and Teaching (University of Gondar, Ethiopia)---Sept 2008 - present 2. Environmental Monitoring, Auditing, Research, and policy development (Amhara Regional State Environmental Protection, Land Administration and Use Authority, Ethiopia)- Sept 2007 - August 2008 3. Research, Training and Coordination (St. Peters TB Specialized Hospital, Ministry of Health, Ethiopia)— September 2003 - February 2005)

4. Teaching Biology and Chemistry (Addis Ababa Education Bureau)—July 2002 - August 2003) PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Designed and implemented an effective data collection method for more than 10 years in research projects and investigations

Guided in developing a comprehensive environmental management system that improved overall efficiency and reduced cost by 16%

Conducted research on water quality, water treatment and recommended measures

Provided detailed information and guidance to 5000 member of communities, which increased their awareness of possible environmental hazards and health risks

Prepared technical presentations, data analysis reports, modeling input parameters, and project-specific reports

Analyzed water quality using Spectrophotometer presented research findings

Consulted and authored technical reports that were submitted to clients and agencies

Provided training and/or training materials to assist facility in maintaining environmental compliance

Coordinated activities with other environment professionals in reducing environmental impacts

Monitored water quality in field operations and managed water-quality data

Designed and implemented water quality parameter analysis (Physico-chemical and Heavy metal)

Designed and implemented indicator Macrophyte alien and exotic invasive plant species sampling, identification and analysis and developed a correlation analysis of the macrophytes with the anthropogenic activities

Conducted research on the impacts of surface water by anthropogenic activities

Surveyed, identified, collected and analyzed survey data on Macroinvertabrate and Macrophyte species

Conducted Correlation Analysis of Water Quality, Biodiversity and Livelihood

Analyzed diversity, species composition and functional composition impacts of macroinvertabrates and macrophytes

Designed and analyzed data on “Liquid Waste Mapping (Identify the Sources, Types and Quantities of Liquid Waste) of University of Gondar”

Designed, collected and analyzed data on “Efficiency, equity and sustainability effect of the agricultural land tenancy market in Amhara region, Ethiopia” 2019/ 2020

Designed, collected and analyzed data on “Vermicomposting evaluation of food wastes”

Advised Doctoral and Master students’ dissertations and thesis

Collaborated with more than 50 research team members on different thematic areas Environmental Scientist

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Developed more than 20 Environmental and Social Impact assessment project documents

Prepared more than 20 research reports with detailed laboratory analysis and field studies; presented outcomes to management, for decision-making

Experienced in water treatments and water laboratory analysis

Familiarity with water quality standards under Ethiopian context as well as International standards

Reviewed and evaluated Environmental Impact Assessment and monitoring documents

Evaluated and improved monetary budget and utility costs in Environmental monitoring projects

Organized research team and developed research proposals and engaged in Research activities General Professional Skills

Environmental Compliance Audits, Project Management, Occupational Safety, Business Development and Site Investigations, Biology setup development, Good interpersonal communication and oral communication skills, Effective in research management, Ready to skill development, an able person in evidence based conclusion Professional Techniques

Chemical Analysis (Advanced), Data Collection (Experienced), Research, and Microscopy. Professional Tools usage

PH and Do Meter, Spectrophotometer

SELECTED PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

1. Moges Yirgabelew, Alam Minhaj, Sisay Misganaw (2023). Uncovering the threat within: Industrial waste & its effect on environmental security in Ethiopia. Journal of Xidian University. ISSN No:1001-2400, DOI:10.37896/jxu17.10/070

2. Sisay Misganaw Tamiru (PhD)(2021). Impacts of Human Activities on selected Physico-Chemical Parameters and Macroinvertebretes of Lake Tana, Northwestern Ethiopia. ERJSSH 8(1) 3. Sisay Misganaw Tamiru (2020). Analysis of water quality of Lake Tana using some bacterial indicators, Northwestern Ethiopia. Life Sciences Leaflets. ISSN 2277-4297(Print) 0976–1098(Online). https://lifesciencesleaflets.petsd.org/

4. Sisay Misganaw Tamiru (2019). The Impact of Anthropogenic Activities on Water Quality of Lake Tana

(Northwestern Ethiopia). Analysis by Using Physicochemical parameters. ERJSSH 6(2). 5. Abrham Kefale Gelaw and Sisay Misganaw Tamiru (2019). Community Natural Forest Resource Dependency and its Degradation in Dembiya Woreda, Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia. Journal of Environmental and Toxicological Studies. ISSN 2576-6430 Open Access. RELATED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Skilled in using advanced skills on MS Office package (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access)

SPSS and STATA for statistical analysis, including univariate and multivariate analyses.

Skilled in using Microsoft 365 Apps

Skilled in using SharePoint, teams and planner forms to administer surveys.

Skilled in using Power App, Power Automate and Power BI. EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences October, 2018

University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences August, 2007

Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

B.Ed in Majoring Biology-Minor Chemistry July, 2002 Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

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