Dr. Kassa Tareke | urban planning | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kassa Tareke | urban planning | Best Researcher Award

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 πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ή. 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 πŸ—οΈ 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 πŸŽ“βœ¨.

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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

  • πŸŽ“ Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Development (2019): Ethiopian Civil Service University
  • πŸŽ“ Master’s in Environment and Climate Change Management (2013): Ethiopian Civil Service University
  • πŸŽ“ First Degree in Geography (2005): Bahir Dar University
  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Assistant Professor & Department Head (2019–Present): Ethiopian Civil Service University
  • πŸ› οΈ Urban Land Development Expert (2013–2014): Tigray Regional Bureau of Urban Development
  • πŸ“š 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 πŸŒ±πŸš‰. He has led multiple thematic projects, such as exploring urban transformation trajectories and sustainable transport practices πŸ™οΈ. He has reviewed articles for prominent journals and collaborated with local and international bodies to foster sustainable urban planning policies πŸ“–πŸ€. His dedication to quality education and research is reflected in his significant contributions to curriculum amendments, research manuals, and graduate policies πŸŽ―πŸ“˜.

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 πŸ“ŠπŸ“‰. 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 πŸ˜οΈπŸ’‘.

Awards & Honors

  • πŸ… Recognized member of the Ethiopian Urban Planners Association (2022)
  • πŸ… Member of the Ethiopian Gender Learning Forum (2022)
  • 🌍 Global Society of Tigray Scholars & Professionals Member (2024)
  • πŸ† Scientific Committee Member, Annual International Congress on Civil Engineering (2024)

Publication Top Notes:

πŸ“š “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. πŸŒπŸš‰

πŸ“š “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. 🚌🚦

πŸ“š “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. πŸŒ†πŸš‡

πŸ“š “Impacts of urban safety net on income, food expenditure and intake capacity of poor households in Addis Ababa city, Ethiopia, 2021”
1 citation. 🏘️🍽️

 

 

Mounir Azzam | Urban planning and real estate development | Best Researcher Award

Mr.Mounir Azzam | Urban planning and real estate development | Best Researcher Award

Ph.D. student | The Ruhr University Bochum | Germany

Mounir Azzam is an accomplished architect and real estate developer with over 10 years of experience in sustainable real estate investment strategies. Currently, he is a Ph.D. student at the Institute of Geography, Ruhr University Bochum, where his research focuses on spatial empowerment through real estate development strategies, particularly in the urban renewal of devastated areas. 🌍🏒

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Education

Mounir holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture and a master’s degree in regional planning, specializing in land administration systems and housing policies. He is now pursuing a Ph.D. thesis within the Interdisciplinary Geoinformation Sciences working group at the Ruhr University Bochum. πŸŽ“πŸ«

Experience

With a robust background in architecture and real estate, Mounir has spent over a decade developing sustainable investment strategies. His professional journey includes significant contributions to urban planning and disaster risk reduction, aiming to empower communities through strategic real estate development. πŸ—οΈπŸŒ†

Research Interests

Mounir’s research interests lie in urban planning, real estate development, and disaster risk reduction. His current projects focus on spatio-temporal analyses in the Damascus metropolitan area, exploring property variables affected by war and developing systematic approaches to post-war property valuation. πŸ“ŠπŸŒ

Awards

Mounir’s publication “https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities7040069” has been provisionally selected for the “Best Researcher Award” by the International Academic Achievements and Awards. This recognition highlights his innovative contributions to urban planning and real estate development. πŸ†πŸ“œ

Publications

  1. “Urban Sustainability and Smart Cities” (2023) – Published in Smart Cities [DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities7040069] πŸ“˜
  2. “Land Administration and Housing Policies” (2022) – Published in Land [DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/land11050737] πŸ“—