Staff Profile

Mrs. Marshet Berhan Jumber is a devoted professional with over 9 years of experience in teaching, research, community engagement, and leadership. She earned a Master of Science Degree in Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering from Bahir Dar University since March 2019 and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering from Bahir Dar University University, Ethiopia, in July 2014. As an accomplished researcher, she has conducted three nationally granted mega projects and seven research projects funded by Debre Tabor University, resulting in over seven publications in reputable journals in the area of Water Resources and Environmental field. Main while, she demonstrated strong leadership as the Coordinator of the Educational Development Center at Gafat Technology Institute, Debre Tabor University, where she successfully guided educational initiatives and development programs. Marshet has actively participated in several international and national conferences and seminars and contributed a lot to knowledge exchange. Furthermore, she has engaged in more than five community service projects within her institute and showcases her commitment to societal impact. Marshet excels in water resources digital skills, advanced data analytics, communication, and teamwork, enriching her roles with valuable expertise.

Mrs. Marshet Berhan Jumber is a devoted professional with over 9 years of experience in teaching, research, community engagement, and leadership. She earned a Master of Science Degree in Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering from Bahir Dar University since March 2019 and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering from Bahir Dar University University, Ethiopia, in July 2014. As an accomplished researcher, she has conducted three nationally granted mega projects and seven research projects funded by Debre Tabor University, resulting in over seven publications in reputable journals in the area of Water Resources and Environmental field. Main while, she demonstrated strong leadership as the Coordinator of the Educational Development Center at Gafat Technology Institute, Debre Tabor University, where she successfully guided educational initiatives and development programs. Marshet has actively participated in several international and national conferences and seminars and contributed a lot to knowledge exchange. Furthermore, she has engaged in more than five community service projects within her institute and showcases her commitment to societal impact. Marshet excels in water resources digital skills, advanced data analytics, communication, and teamwork, enriching her roles with valuable expertise.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Lecturer at Hydraulic and WR Engineering Department, Gafat Institute of Technology, Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia, March, 2019–Present. • Assistant Lecturer at Hydraulic and WR Engineering Department, Gafat Institute of Technology, Debre Tabor University,Ethiopia, September, 2014 – October, 2016.

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION

Past • Coordinator, Educational Development Center (EDC) in Gafat Institute of Technology, Debre Tabor University, since December 2021– December 2023. • Coordinator, Water Supply and Environmental Engineering Chair in Hydraulic and WR Engineering Department, GIT, Debre Tabor Uiniversity, from 2020-2022.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

• Hydrology and Water Resources • Surface and Ground Water quality, quantity and pollution • Water Supply and Sanitation • Water Resources and Climate Change • Urbanization and Water Resources • Remote Sensing • Machine Learning • Data Science

RESEARCH GRANT(S)

Researches granted by DTU • Developing Sustainable Urban Sanitation System for Debre Tabor Town, [PI]. • Modelling Integrated Solid Waste Management System for Debre Tabor Town, [Co-PI]. • Risk Assessment of Debre Tabor Town Water Supply System, [Co-PI] • Determination of crack property for different types of concrete grade, [Co-PI]. • Performance Evaluation of Sewerage system and Septic Tank in Case of Condominium Buildings of Debre Tabor Town, [PI], • Assessment of Fluoride Contamination by using GIS and DRASTIC model in case of Debre Tabor Town Water Supply Source, [Co-PI]. • Predicting faecal contamination of domestic wells by using Machine Learning Model in Debre Tabor town, Ethiopia, [PI] National Grant Research Projects • Watershed Performance Evaluation, Impact Assessment and Exit strategy Megech Watershed, Granted by Abbay Basin Authority. • Application of Nature-Based Solutions to Waste Water Management And “Implementation of Ecological Sanitation for Resource Recovery. Guna Tana Integrated Research Center, Debre Tabor University. • Assessment of Clean Water Scheme (Deep Wells) Status and Technological Intervention Required for Sustainable Water Supply in Water Scarce Areas of Ethiopia, In the Case of the South Gondar Zone. Granted by Ethiopian Water Technology Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

PUBLICATIONS

• Developing Domestic Water Security Index in Urban Cities, Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia: Conference paper book series (LNICST, volume 308: ICAST 2019, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia: ) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-43690-2_9. • Configuring the groundwater potential zone spatially using optimized hotspot analysis. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-023-11160-2 • Exploratory regression modeling for flood susceptibility mapping in the GIS environment. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-27447-0 • Assessment of a Smartphone App for Open Channel Flow Measurement in Data Scarce Irrigation Schemes: https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrology10010022 • Identification of potential dam sites using OLS regression and fuzzy logic approach: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12302-022-00660-w • Sources of aerosol optical depth and its distribution in Abbay basin, Ethiopia: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12518-022-00428-0

PRESENTATIONS

• Participant on Water Security Assessment Workshop at Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, 26-30 March 2018. • Oral Presentation at the 7th International Conference on the Advancements of Science and Technology (EAI, ICAST-2019), August 2019, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. • Oral Presentation at the 1st National Research Conference on “Challenges and Prospects of STEAM Education in Ethiopia” Organized by the Ministry of Education (STEAM Center) and Dilla University held from October 29-30, 2021 at Dilla University. • Virtual Presentation at Sub-Saharan Africa Ph.D. and MSc Student Seminar 2021, and having best paper award Exceed-DAAD. • Participant on Capacity building of Female researchers in Higher education and research institutions, organized by Ministry of Science and Higher Education, May 24-25, 2021.

AWARD

• Best Paper Award, Sub-Saharan Africa Ph.D. and MSc Student Seminar 2021, organized by Exceed-DAAD.

JOURNALS REVIEWED

• Water Environment Research

COMMUNITY SERVICES

• Participant in community awareness creation on the contemporary issues of Ethiopia, organized by the community service directorate of Debre Tabor University from 19-26 September, 2021. • Trainer at the community service project entitled ‘Improving implementation of Irrigation and Water Supply projects under South Gondar Zone and Woreda Offices’ organized by Technology Faculty and UiLof Debre Tabor University, February 2020. • Organizing and chairing a workshop associated with 29th World Water Day titled ‘Groundwater: Making the invisible visible” on 22 March 2022, organized by Debre Tabor university with regional stakeholders. • Trainer “life skill training” for Debre Tabor University 2014E.C batch first year female students. • Trainer on “Self-Awareness for Great Success” training for Debre Tabor University 2014E.C batch first year female students.

COURSES TEACHING

• Water Supply Engineering • Water Treatment • Waste Water Treatment • Solid Waste Management • Sewage and Urban Drainage • Environmental Impact Assessment • Environmental Engineering • Open Channel hydraulics

SUPERVISION

Co-Supervisor (MSc) • MULUKEN WONDIRAD MENGISTU [Assessment Of Non-Revenue Water (Nrw) In The Water Supply System, The Case Of Debre Tabor Town, Ethiopia], 2024. • GETANEH MARU [evaluation of hydraulic performance And loss of water Supplydistribution network (in case of Dera aribgebeya town, ethiopia)], 2024. • Adane Mengie [Assessment Of Storm Water Drainage System Performance: Case Study Of Mekane Eyesus Town], 2020.

KEY SKILLS

Co-Supervisor (MSc) • Basic Computer Knowledge: MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) • Professional Software:QGIS, EPA-SWMM, ArcGIS Pro, WaterCAD/GEMS • Visualization/Programming Language: R, Python, Machine Learning, GEE, • Other Skills: Attention to Detail, Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Adaptability, Interpersonal, Citizen Science Experiment

KEY SKILLS

Co-Supervisor (MSc) • Basic Computer Knowledge: MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) • Professional Software:QGIS, EPA-SWMM, ArcGIS Pro, WaterCAD/GEMS • Visualization/Programming Language: R, Python, Machine Learning, GEE, • Other Skills: Attention to Detail, Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Adaptability, Interpersonal, Citizen Science Experiment

ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP

• Member of Ethiopian Women In Water Association • International Water Association (IWA)