High-Level Conference Steering Committee

TBA

Organizing Committee

Dr. Bikila Warkineh

College of Natural and Computational Science, Addis Ababa University

Prof. Feleke Zewge

Africa Center of Excellence for Water Management, College of Natural and Computational Science, Addis Ababa University

Dr. Dessie Nedaw

College of Natural and Computational Science, Addis Ababa University

Prof. Tenalem Ayenew

College of Natural and Computational Science, Addis Ababa University

Prof. Abebe Getahun

College of Natural and Computational Science, Addis Ababa University

Dr. Adey Feleke

College of Natural and Computational Science, Addis Ababa University

Dr. Andualem Mekonnen

College of Natural and Computational Science, Addis Ababa University

Dr. Girum Ayalneh

College of Natural and Computational Science, Addis Ababa University

Dr. Tadesse Alemu

College of Natural and Computational Science, Addis Ababa University

Dr. Birhanu Yitayew

Africa Center of Excellence for Water Management, College of Natural and Computational Science, Addis Ababa University

Prof. Nigus Gabbiye

Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University

Dr. Getachew Tegegne

Addis Ababa Science and Technology University

Dr. Fasikaw Atanaw

Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University

Dr. Shimelis Kebede

College of Technology and Built Environment, Addis Ababa University

Conference Secretariat

All correspondence concerning registration, abstract submission, application for sponsorship and payments for conference participation and excursion should be addressed to:

Africa Center of Excellence for Water Management

College of Natural and Computational Science

Addis Ababa University

4-kilo Campus, P. O. Box 1176
Digital Library Bld. 4th Floor, R.N. 403
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
International Scientific Committee

Dr. Alemseged Tamiru

International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Ethiopia

Dr. Amha Belay

Founder and CEO at Algae4All LLC., USA

Prof. Assefa Melese

Florida International University, USA

Dr. Fasil Ejigu

The Arctic University of Norway (UiT), Norway

Dr. Jane Tanner

Rhodes University, South Africa

Prof. Michael Templeton

Imperial College London, UK

Dr. Moez Louati

IAHR Africa Division/IHE Delft, The Netherlands

Prof. Nancy Love

University of Michigan, USA

Prof. Seifu Tilahun

International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Ghana

Dr. Semu Moges

University of Connecticut, USA

Prof. Yang Hong

The University of Oklahoma, USA

Prof. Yutaka Sakakibara

Waseda University, Japan

Steering Committee Role
  • Provide high-level strategic guidance and oversight for the conference
  • Lend credibility and prestige to the event, aiding in participant attraction
  • Facilitate connections with key networks, donors, and partner institutions
  • Assist in mobilizing resources and political support
  • Help shape the key conference messages and outcomes for maximum impact
Scientific Committee Role

The International Scientific Committee (ISC) ensures the scientific integrity, quality, and global relevance of AWS-2026. Its primary role is to provide expert academic and technical oversight across all phases of the conference.

  • Scientific Direction and Thematic Oversight
  • Abstract Review and Selection
  • Promotion of the Conference and Call for Abstracts
  • Identification of Key Contributors