Dr. Kassa Tareke, Ethiopian Civil Service University, Ethiopia
Kassa Moges Tareke is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Quality & Curriculum Coordination Office at the Ethiopian Civil Service University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 🇪🇹. With over two decades of professional experience, he specializes in urban planning, transport management, and sustainable development 🌍. Dr. Kassa holds a Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Development 🏗️ and has contributed significantly to curriculum development, research coordination, and thematic projects. He is a member of multiple professional associations and has presented research at various national and international platforms 🎓✨.
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Summary of Suitability
Dr. Kassa Moges Tareke is highly suitable for a Best Researcher Award, considering his extensive academic background, professional experience, and significant contributions to urban planning and sustainable development
Education & Experience
- 🎓 Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Development (2019): Ethiopian Civil Service University
- 🎓 Master’s in Environment and Climate Change Management (2013): Ethiopian Civil Service University
- 🎓 First Degree in Geography (2005): Bahir Dar University
- 👨🏫 Assistant Professor & Department Head (2019–Present): Ethiopian Civil Service University
- 🛠️ Urban Land Development Expert (2013–2014): Tigray Regional Bureau of Urban Development
- 📚 Lecturer (2014–2019): Ethiopian Civil Service University
- 🏢 Public Sector Office Leader (2010–2013): Mekelle City Administration
Professional Development
Dr. Kassa Moges is a prolific researcher and educator with a strong focus on urbanization, transport systems, and climate-friendly development 🌱🚉. He has led multiple thematic projects, such as exploring urban transformation trajectories and sustainable transport practices 🏙️. He has reviewed articles for prominent journals and collaborated with local and international bodies to foster sustainable urban planning policies 📖🤝. His dedication to quality education and research is reflected in his significant contributions to curriculum amendments, research manuals, and graduate policies 🎯📘.
Research Focus
Dr. Kassa’s research emphasizes sustainable urbanization, climate change adaptation, and transport systems 🌍🚌. His work explores topics like environmental awareness in urban transport, the nexus of infrastructure development, and urban poverty alleviation 📊📉. He is particularly interested in analyzing policies, strategies, and practices for promoting eco-friendly and equitable urban development 🚦🌿. Through interdisciplinary approaches, Dr. Kassa aims to advance research on urban resilience, environmental sustainability, and community-centered urban planning 🏘️💡.
Awards & Honors
- 🏅 Recognized member of the Ethiopian Urban Planners Association (2022)
- 🏅 Member of the Ethiopian Gender Learning Forum (2022)
- 🌍 Global Society of Tigray Scholars & Professionals Member (2024)
- 🏆 Scientific Committee Member, Annual International Congress on Civil Engineering (2024)
Publication Top Notes:
📚 “Mediating Role of Environmental Awareness for the Nexus between Perceived Risks of COVID-19 Pandemic and Use of Sustainable Transportation: Evidence from Urban Passengers in Ethiopia, 2022”
1 citation. 🌍🚉
📚 “How the driving behaviors and customer handling of public transportation operators have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: the perspective of protection motivation theory?”
1 citation. 🚌🚦
📚 “Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the people’s choice of urban public transportation modes and mobility in Addis Ababa and Hawassa city, Ethiopia”
3 citations. 🌆🚇
📚 “Impacts of urban safety net on income, food expenditure and intake capacity of poor households in Addis Ababa city, Ethiopia, 2021”
1 citation. 🏘️🍽️