TBA
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
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
Digital Library Bld. 4th Floor, R.N. 403
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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
- 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
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