Published on 03/10/202504/10/2025 by Zoology Honour Assist. Prof. Dr. Getachew Geleto | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award Instructor | Wachemo University | Ethiopia Dr. Getachew Mulugeta Geleto is a seasoned scholar and educator in agroforestry, forestry, and natural resources management, currently serving as a faculty member at Wachemo University, Ethiopia. With academic training from institutions in Ethiopia, Bulgaria, and India, he holds a Ph.D. in Agroforestry with a minor in Soil Science, alongside MSc and BSc degrees in Forestry Engineering. Dr. Getachew brings over three decades of experience in higher education, research, outreach, and academic leadership, having taught and supervised graduate students at multiple Ethiopian universities and played a pivotal role in curriculum development for natural resources programs. His research focuses on agroforestry systems, climate change resilience, land degradation, soil fertility, and sustainable agriculture, contributing significantly to both applied and theoretical knowledge. He has published over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and technical papers, and actively participates in national and international conferences as an invited and volunteer presenter. Dr. Getachew has led and contributed to numerous interdisciplinary projects funded by governmental and development agencies, particularly in the Amhara and SNNPR regions. He is recognized for his editorial contributions, academic committee leadership, and extensive community engagement. His scholarly work and dedication to sustainable land management and climate-resilient agriculture have earned him respect as a leading voice in his field. Profile : ORCID Featured Publications 1. Getachew, G. (2025). Nutritive content of indigenous fodder trees and shrubs in highland of Ethiopia. 2. Geleto, G. M., & Mentase, A. (2025, July). Tree species diversity in parkland agroforestry practices: The case of Tambaro District, Kembata Tambaro Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Austral Ecology. 3. Getachew, G. (2022). Effect of blended fertilizer rates and planting density on yield and yield components of Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) at Gombora condition, Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia. 4. Getachew, G. (2020). Role of women in agroforestry management in Tembaro District, Southern Ethiopia. 5. Getachew, G. (2019). Land use land cover dynamics at Bilate Alaba sub-watershed, Southern Ethiopia. Getachew Geleto | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Getachew Mulugeta Geleto is a seasoned scholar and educator in agroforestry, forestry, and natural resources management, currently serving as a faculty member at Wachemo University, Ethiopia. With academic training from institutions in Ethiopia, Bulgaria, and India, he holds a Ph.D. in Agroforestry with a minor in Soil Science, alongside MSc and BSc degrees in Forestry Engineering. Dr. Getachew brings over three decades of experience in higher education, research, outreach, and academic leadership, having taught and supervised graduate students at multiple Ethiopian universities and played a pivotal role in curriculum development for natural resources programs. His research focuses on agroforestry systems, climate change resilience, land degradation, soil fertility, and sustainable agriculture, contributing significantly to both applied and theoretical knowledge. He has published over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and technical papers, and actively participates in national and international conferences as an invited and volunteer presenter. Dr. Getachew has led and contributed to numerous interdisciplinary projects funded by governmental and development agencies, particularly in the Amhara and SNNPR regions. He is recognized for his editorial contributions, academic committee leadership, and extensive community engagement. His scholarly work and dedication to sustainable land management and climate-resilient agriculture have earned him respect as a leading voice in his field. Profile : ORCID Featured Publications 1. Getachew, G. (2025). Nutritive content of indigenous fodder trees and shrubs in highland of Ethiopia. 2. Geleto, G. M., & Mentase, A. (2025, July). Tree species diversity in parkland agroforestry practices: The case of Tambaro District, Kembata Tambaro Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Austral Ecology. 3. Getachew, G. (2022). Effect of blended fertilizer rates and planting density on yield and yield components of Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) at Gombora condition, Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia. 4. Getachew, G. (2020). Role of women in agroforestry management in Tembaro District, Southern Ethiopia. 5. Getachew, G. (2019). Land use land cover dynamics at Bilate Alaba sub-watershed, Southern Ethiopia.