Dr. Kassa Tareke | urban planning | Best Researcher Award

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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 šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡¹. With over two decades of professional experience, he specializes in urban planning, transport management, and sustainable development šŸŒ. Dr. Kassa holds a Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Development šŸ—ļø 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 šŸŽ“āœØ.

Professional Profile:

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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

  • šŸŽ“ Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Development (2019): Ethiopian Civil Service University
  • šŸŽ“ Masterā€™s in Environment and Climate Change Management (2013): Ethiopian Civil Service University
  • šŸŽ“ First Degree in Geography (2005): Bahir Dar University
  • šŸ‘Øā€šŸ« Assistant Professor & Department Head (2019ā€“Present): Ethiopian Civil Service University
  • šŸ› ļø Urban Land Development Expert (2013ā€“2014): Tigray Regional Bureau of Urban Development
  • šŸ“š Lecturer (2014ā€“2019): Ethiopian Civil Service University
  • šŸ¢ Public Sector Office Leader (2010ā€“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 šŸŒ±šŸš‰. He has led multiple thematic projects, such as exploring urban transformation trajectories and sustainable transport practices šŸ™ļø. He has reviewed articles for prominent journals and collaborated with local and international bodies to foster sustainable urban planning policies šŸ“–šŸ¤. His dedication to quality education and research is reflected in his significant contributions to curriculum amendments, research manuals, and graduate policies šŸŽÆšŸ“˜.

Research Focus

Dr. Kassa’s research emphasizes sustainable urbanization, climate change adaptation, and transport systems šŸŒšŸšŒ. His work explores topics like environmental awareness in urban transport, the nexus of infrastructure development, and urban poverty alleviation šŸ“ŠšŸ“‰. He is particularly interested in analyzing policies, strategies, and practices for promoting eco-friendly and equitable urban development šŸš¦šŸŒæ. Through interdisciplinary approaches, Dr. Kassa aims to advance research on urban resilience, environmental sustainability, and community-centered urban planning šŸ˜ļøšŸ’”.

Awards & Honors

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

Publication Top Notes:

šŸ“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. šŸŒšŸš‰

šŸ“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. šŸšŒšŸš¦

šŸ“š “Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the peopleā€™s choice of urban public transportation modes and mobility in Addis Ababa and Hawassa city, Ethiopia”
3 citations. šŸŒ†šŸš‡

šŸ“š “Impacts of urban safety net on income, food expenditure and intake capacity of poor households in Addis Ababa city, Ethiopia, 2021”
1 citation. šŸ˜ļøšŸ½ļø

 

 

Nishat Afshan | Urban Planning | Best Researcher Award

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Ms.Nishat Afshan | Urban Planning | Best Researcher AwardĀ 

Research Scholar, Department of Architecture and Planning, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India

Nishat Afshan, born on February 10, 1995, is an accomplished architect and urban planner from India. With a robust academic background and significant contributions to the field, Nishat has established herself as a dedicated professional committed to enhancing urban living standards through innovative research and practical applications.

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Education

šŸŽ“ Nishat’s educational journey is marked by consistent excellence. She completed her Class X from CBSE in 2011 with 89.3% and Class XII in 2013 with 75.6%. She earned her B.Arch from BIT Mesra, Ranchi in 2018, securing 80.1%. Furthering her expertise, she completed her Master’s in Urban Planning (MUP) from the same institution in 2021 with 86.1%.

Experience

šŸ› ļø Nishat has a wealth of experience in architecture and urban planning. Her work spans various projects and training courses, enhancing her practical knowledge and application of geospatial technologies and disaster risk reduction. Her participation in international conferences and specialized training programs highlights her commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Research Interests

šŸ” Nishat’s research interests include affordable housing, urban development, and the impact of environmental factors on urban areas. Her work often focuses on finding sustainable solutions to urban challenges, with a particular emphasis on housing for low-income households and the use of advanced geospatial technologies.

Awards

šŸ† Nishat’s dedication to her field has been recognized through various awards and honors. She has presented papers at international conferences, reflecting her active engagement with the global academic community and her commitment to contributing to the body of knowledge in urban planning and architecture.

Publications

šŸ“š Nishat has several notable publications to her name:

  • “Impact of Lockdown on Air Pollutants during COVID-19 at Patna, India” (Year, Journal Name, [Link])
  • “An Investigation of the Parameters Affecting Affordable Housing Location Choice” (Year, Journal Name, [Link])
  • “Identification of indicators of urban affordable housing location choice for low-income households: a Delphi analysis” (Year, Journal Name, [Link])