Mr. Manamno Beza Dinku | Hydrology | Best Researcher Award
Mr. Manamno Beza Dinku, Wolaita sodo university, Ethiopia
Manamno Beza Dinku is a dedicated Ethiopian researcher and lecturer specializing in hydraulic engineering. With a passion for sustainable water resource management, he currently serves as a lecturer at Wolaita Sodo University. He holds both BSc and MSc degrees in Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering, and his scholarly contributions span climate modeling, surface water assessment, and watershed management. Manamno has published extensively in renowned journals and collaborates actively in multi-disciplinary water-related research. His work aims to bridge academic research with real-world water challenges in Ethiopia. He is recognized for his commitment to hydrological innovation and sustainable development.
Publication Profile
🎓 Education
Manamno earned his B.Sc. degree in Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering from Arba Minch University in 2018, graduating with “Great Distinction” and a CGPA of 3.65. He pursued his M.Sc. in Hydraulic Engineering at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, completing it in 2022 with a CGPA of 3.83 and a thesis rated “Very Good.” His academic journey emphasized advanced hydrological modeling, irrigation potential assessment, and flood risk analysis. Through practical training and project work, including dam and irrigation system design, he developed expertise in applying engineering concepts to Ethiopia’s water resource challenges.
🧑🏫 Experience
Manamno began his professional career as an Assistant Lecturer at Wolaita Sodo University in 2018. While pursuing his MSc from 2019 to 2022, he remained affiliated with the university, contributing to academic and research activities. Upon completion of his graduate studies, he resumed full-time teaching and research as a Lecturer. His experience includes teaching water resources engineering, mentoring students, and contributing to various research projects related to watershed management and climate-resilient water systems. He also led and participated in field-based hydrological modeling, dam safety assessments, and GIS-integrated water system planning.
🏆 Awards and Honors
Manamno received multiple grants from Wolaita Sodo University for impactful research projects, including sediment estimation in the Omo-Gibe Basin and water-energy-food nexus modeling. He led the design of low-cost well drilling and water pumping technologies and conducted climate change-based irrigation assessments in Wolaita Zone. His work has been recognized for addressing critical water resource challenges in rural Ethiopia. Additionally, his academic excellence and publication record in leading water journals highlight his growing influence in civil and hydraulic engineering. These accolades reflect his commitment to sustainable water management and applied engineering solutions.
🔬 Research Focus
Manamno Beza Dinku’s research centers on hydrological modeling, irrigation potential analysis, climate change projections, and integrated watershed management. He extensively uses tools like SWAT, HEC-RAS, and ArcGIS to simulate surface and groundwater systems in Ethiopia’s river basins. His work explores dam breach modeling, rainfall trend analysis, flood risk mapping, and land-use change impacts. He aims to support water sustainability through data-scarce watershed assessments and model integration techniques. His contributions guide water resource planning, climate adaptation strategies, and development of cost-effective technologies for rural water systems.
Publication Top Notes
📘 Continuous-based Comparison of Two Hydrological Models… Robi Watershed, Ethiopia (2025)
📘 Integrating SWAT‐WEAP Models… Gumara Watershed (2025)
📘 Comparison of Bias Correction Methods… Muger Subbasin (2024)
📘 Assessment of Groundwater Potential Zones… Enemor and Ener Woreda (2024)
📘 Temporal Dynamics and Trend Analysis of Areal Rainfall… Muger Subwatershed (2024)
📘 Watershed Hydrological Responses to LULC Changes… Bilata Watershed (2024)
📘 Integrated Watershed Management Strategies… Kalte River (2024)
📘 Dam Breach Modeling and Flood Inundation Mapping… Gumara Dam (2023)
📘 Identification and Mapping of Surface Irrigation Potential… Jewuha Watershed (2023)
📘 Modeling and Assessing Surface Water Potential… Jewuha Watershed (2023)
📘 Assessment of Irrigation Potential… Jewuha Watershed (2022)
