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Beekam Kebede Olkeba (PhD)

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EDUCATION

**** *** ****** ** ********** Engineering at Ghent University, Belgium 2013 MSc degree in Environmental Health Science, Jimma University, Ethiopia 2009 BSc degree in Environmental Health, Haramaya University, Ethiopia APPOINTMENTS

2021 - 2023 Assistant Professor at Department of Environmental Health, Hawassa University 2016 - 2023 Environmental Health and Environmental Pollution Expert at Basal Consulting 2015 - 2017 Lecturer at the Department of Environmental Health, Hawassa University 2014 - 2015 Lecturer at Department of Environmental Health, Wollo University 2009 - 2011 Health Extension Workers Supervisor, Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health PUBLICATIONS

1. Olkeba BK, Mereta ST, Eba K, Boets P, Goethals PL. 2024. Ecological intervention as a part of integrated vector control approach for control and elimination of vector-borne diseases in the Horn of Africa. Concept paper (in preparation) 2. Debiso AT, Tefera K, Asseffa NA, Simachew Y, Atsibeha F, Belayneh F, Olkeba BK, Feleke T, Bekele G, Asnake S, Mengesha S. 2024. Cohort Profile: The Dale-Wonsho health and demographic surveillance system, Southern Ethiopia. International Journal of Epidemiology 1:53

3. Soboksa NE, Olkeba BK, Gudeta DB., 2024. The influence of improved latrine facility ownership on household child excreta disposal behaviors in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Plos One (under review)

4. Ejeso A, Berego Y, Mohammed M, Olkeba B., 2024. Prevalence and associated factors of work-related injury among municipal solid waste collectors in Hawassa city, Southern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study. Environmental Health Insights (under review) 5. Soboksa NE, Olkeba BK, Negassa B, Hareru HE, Gudeta DB. 2022. Unsafe fecal disposal practices in children and the nexus with childhood diarrhea in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development 12: 742-52

6. Olkeba BK, Mereta ST, Goethals PL, Yewhalaw D, Debesa G, Ambelu A, Ahmednur M, Boets P. Habitat preference of blackflies in Omo Gibe River basin (southwest Ethiopia): Implications for onchocerciasis elimination and control. 2022. PloS One 17: e0264750 7. Olkeba BK, Boets P, Mereta ST, Mandefro B, Debesa G, Ahmednur M, Ambelu A, Korma W, Goethals PL. 2021. Malacological and Parasitological Surveys on Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes: Implications for Control and Elimination of Snail-Borne Diseases. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19:142 8. Olkeba BK, Goethals PL, Boets P, Duchateau L, Degefa T, Eba K, Yewhalaw D, Mereta ST. 2021. Mesocosm experiments to quantify predation of mosquito larvae by aquatic predators to determine potential ecological control of malaria vectors in Ethiopia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18:6904 9. Eba K, Duchateau L, Olkeba BK, Boets P, Bedada D, Goethals PL, Mereta ST, Yewhalaw D. 2021. Bio-control of Anopheles mosquito larvae using invertebrate predators to support 2

human health programs in Ethiopia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18:1810

10. Olkeba BK, Boets P, Mereta ST, Yeshigeta M, Akessa GM, Ambelu A, Goethals PL. 2020. Environmental and biotic factors affecting freshwater snail intermediate hosts in the Ethiopian Rift Valley region. Parasites and Vectors 13:1-3 11. Mereta ST, Ambelu A, Ermias A, Abdie Y, Moges M, Haddis A, Hailu D, Beyene H, Olkeba BK, Mulat WL. 2020. Effects of untreated industrial effluents on water quality and benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages of Lake Hawassa and its tributaries, Southern Ethiopia. African Journal of Aquatic Science 45:285-95

12. Olkeba Bk, Beyene A, Fufa F, Megersa M, Behm M. 2016 Experimental evaluation of sorptive removal of fluoride from drinking water using iron ore. Applied Water Science 6:57-65

SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES

2024 Mesocosm experiments to quantify predation of mosquito larvae by aquatic predators to determine potential ecological control of malaria vectors in Ethiopia. Gordon Research Conference: Predator-Prey Interactions. California, United States

2020 Environmental and biotic factors affecting freshwater snail intermediate hosts in the Ethiopian Rift Valley region. VLIR-UOS University Collaboration for Better Health in Ethiopia, Ambo University

2018 Heavy metal concentrations in fresh milk from cows grazing around industrial parks, Sidama region, Ethiopia

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS

- Environmental Health Professionals Association (EHPA), 2017-present TRAININGS & SKILLS

- Certificate in R software

- Level I Competency Certificate in Environmental and Social Impact Assessment studies

- Skills in statistical softwares [R, SPSS, WEKA, Canoco] and advanced-level MS office use WORK STYLE

- Willing to perform basic tasks and move on to solve complex

- Able to learn new knowledge and adapt to new environments quickly

- Strong independent work style and excellent teamwork skills

- Well-organized and passionate

REFERENCES

1. Peter Goethals (PhD, Professor)

Ghent University, Belgium

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2. Kasahun Eba (PhD, Assistant Professor)

Jimma University, Ethiopia

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