Dr. Aster Tesfaye Hordofa (She/Her)

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"I am a young women professionals in hydrology and water resources management."

"My lived experience is with the overall goal of addressing concerns of water scarcity and food security. I am interested in water scarcity and food security for developing, adapting, and improving agricultural performances, including resource use-efficiency and land- and water productivity."

"I am committed to contribute my skills and knowledge to manage water resources for sustainable development"

Water Experience

Aster Tesfaye Hordofa is a lecturer/researcher in Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering at the Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia. Aster Joined Arba Minch Water Technology Institute as a lecturer in Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering in August 2013. Currently, she graduated Ph.D. in Hydrology and Water Resources Management from Africa Center of Excellence for Water Management, Addis Ababa University. Aster has applied python, and models such as AquaCrop, (Arc)APEX, NAM, (Q)GIS, SWAT+ model, and other tools for her Ph.D. research, which focused on Climate change trends and its impacts on agro-hydrology in rift valley Lake Basin of Ethiopia.

Opportunities of Interest

• Speaking engagements (e.g., conference panels, keynote addresses)
• Leadership roles (e.g., board member, committees)
• Public outreach (e.g., media interviews, podcasts)
• Volunteer opportunities (e.g., community based projects)
• Research (e.g., academic, not-for-profit, government)

Opportunities Offered

• Fieldwork
• Graduate student training (e.g., masters, PhD)
• Mentorship Short-term (e.g., attend a mentorship circle or event; 1-3 meetings with an individual)
• Mentorship Long-term (e.g., regular attendance at mentorship circles, frequent meetings 6+ months)
• Research assistant
• Postdoc opportunities
• Visiting Professorships