Yonas Derebe Derso

Personal Information:    Yonas Derebe Derso
 Adress:Injibara, Ethiopia
Tell: +251915689191
 Email:yderebe3@gmail.com, yonasderebe@inu.edu.et ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8807-4167Google scholar: https://scholar.google.nl/citations?hl=en&user=-apnLKUAAAAJ
Sex: Male|Date of birth:03/14/1990Nationality:Ethiopian
About Me A deeply driven and proficient academician presently holds the position of Lecturer and Researcher at Injibara University. I am the individual possesses a notable track record in publications concerning biodiversity conservation and associated subjects, demonstrating a high level of competence and commitment to the academic field. My proficiency is exhibited in research, teaching, leadership, and community services, reflecting a comprehensive perspective on the academic and societal influences.
Work Experience
Since 10/01/2018  Lecturer and Researcher of Biodiversity Conservation and Management, Injibara University, Ethiopia

  • Conducting lectures and practical sessions
  •  Leading problem-solving research projects and publishing articles
  •  Participating in outreach projects to promote community development.
  • Mentoring students and providing guidance in their academic and research pursuits.
  • Networking and collaborating with national and international institutions
05/05/2018 – 09/31/ 2018  Internship, Biodiversity and Forestry Program (GIZ), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

  • Assessment of Park Resources and Mapping
  • Delivered training for experts of the park on sustainable resource management
  • Contributed to the development of management plans and conservation strategies
10/01/2011- 08/30/ 2018 Instructor of Wildlife and Eco-tourism Management, Alage Agricultural Technical Vocational Educational and Training College, Ethiopia.

  • Delivered comprehensive lectures and practical sessions
  • Engaged in outreach activities to promote community development.
  • Mentored students in research projects and practical training.
Leadership Experience 
10/01/ 2019 -12/05/2022 Coordinator, Research and Community Service for College of Agriculture, Food and Climate Science, Injibara University, Ethiopia.

  •  Facilitates and supports research projects, fostering community engagement,
  •  Evaluation of research Proposals
  •  Monitoring and evaluation of research projects
  •  Promoting the application of research outcomes
  • Development of research and community service guidelines
  •  Organized national conference’s, workshops and seminars
Since 03/01/ 2020  Focal Person, CRS Farmer to Farmer of the USAID’s, Injibara University, Ethiopia.

  •  Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of the Farmer-to-Farmer program
Education and Training   
09/01/2024-present 07/15/ 2016- 06/28/ 2018List of principal subjects PhD student, Land Resources Management, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, ChinaMaster of Science Degree in Biodiversity Conservation and Management with CGPA:3.88, Hawassa University, EthiopiaThesis Title: Population Size, Diet and Diurnal Activity Patterns of Bohor Reedbuck (Redunca Redunca Pallas, 1767) in the Compound of Alage Agricultural College, Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia.Biodiversity Conservation approach’s, Biodiversity assessment and research tools, Natural resource management and economics, Climate Change and Biodiversity Conservation, Ecological restoration, GIS and Remote sensing.
11/20/ 2008- 07/09/ 2011List of principal subjects Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife and Eco-tourism Management with CGPA: 3.65, Mekelle University, Ethiopia Protected area planning and management, Forest ecosystem conservation, Conservation Biology, Wildlife ecology, Range land rehabilitation and improvement, Eco-tourism principles and approach’s
03/17 – 30/2022 A training course on the use of R software package for agricultural data management, Analysis and Graphics, CRS Farmer-to-Farmer, USAID, Ethiopia
11/15-24/2022 Short term course on research grant writing, CRS Farmer-to-Farmer, USAID, Ethiopia
07/ 4-15/2019 Short term training on Designing experiment’s for scientific research, Academic without borders, Ethiopia
12/ 5-16/2019 Short term training on developing different DoE templates appropriate for lab, greenhouse, and field experiment’s, and the analysis of data using Minitab and SAS Statistics Software’s, Academic Without Boarder, Ethiopia
03/21- 31/2017 Short term training on GIS and Remote sensing, Ethiopian Mappin Agency, Ethiopia
Personal Skills  
Mother tongueOther Languages TechnicalSkills

Communication Skills 

Amharic

English(Proficient in Listening, Reading, Speaking and writing), Chinese (beginner)Basic and advanced skills in data analysis by R, SPSS, GIS, and Remote sensing

Good communication skills gained through my experience as a researcher and community service coordinator
Publications
1.      Derebe, Y. & Girma, Z. (2020). Diet composition and preferences of Bohor reedbuck (Redunca redunca) in the compound of Alage College, Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia. Ecology and Evolution, 10(23), 13370–13381.  DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.6939.

2.      Derebe, Y., Derebe, B., Kassaye, M., & Gibru, A. (2023). Species diversity, relative abundance, and distribution of avifauna in different habitats within Lewi Mountain, Awi zone, Ethiopia. Heliyon, 9(6), e17127. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17127.

3.      Derebe, Y., Girma, Z., & Alemkere, A. (2023). Population size and diurnal activity patterns of Bohor reedbuck (Redunca redunca Pallas, 1767) in the compound of Alage Agricultural College, Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia. Israel Journal of Ec.  DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/22244662-bja10048.

4.      Derebe D.Y., Kassaye, M., Fassil,  A., Derebe, B., Nigatu, A., Ayene, F., Tamer, M., Van Damme, P. (2024). Composition, medicinal values, and threats of plants used in indigenous medicine in Jawi District, Ethiopia: implications for conservation and sustainable use. Scientific Reports. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-71411-

5.      Asmare, B., Derebe, Y., & Tamer, M. (2023). Diversity and relative abundance of bird species in the two habitat types of Dokima forest Awi zone, Ethiopia. PloS One, 18(3), e0281595.  DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0281595.

6.      Derebe, B., Derebe, Y., & Gedamu, B. (2023). Composition, relative abundance, and diversity of medium and large mammals in Tirba. Anthropocene Science.  DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s44177-023-00050-8.

7.      Kassaye, M., Derebe, Y., Kibrie, W., Debebe, F., Emiru, E., Gedamu, B., Tamir, M., (2024).The effects of environmental variability and forest management on natural forest carbon stock in northwestern Ethiopia. Ecology and Evolution. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.11476

8.      Derebe, B., Derebe, Y., & Tsegaye, B. (2022). Human-Wild Animal Conflict in Banja Woreda, Awi Zone, Ethiopia. International Journal of Forestry Research, 2022.  DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/4973392.

9.      Derebe, B., Derebe, Y., & Kassaye, M. (2022). Diversity, Abundance, and Habitat Association of Medium and Large-Sized Mammals in Tiski Waterfall, Awi Zone, Ethiopia. International Journal of Zoology, 2022.  DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/4927041.  

10.  Kassaye M, Derebe Y, Tamer M et al. Floristic Diversity of Natural Forest Patches Across Agroclimatic Zones in Northwestern Ethiopian. F1000Research 2024, 13:811. DOI: (https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.150296.1)

11.  Alamerew, A.,  Mekonen, M., Derebe, Y., ….(2024).  Festuca Grass (Festuca festuca) Management: A Key to Sustainable Resources Management in Borena-Sayint Worehimenu National Park (BSWNP).  International Journal of Forestry Research. https://doi.org/10.1155/ijfr/2420123

12.  Kassaye, M., Nigatu, A., Gedamu, B., Derebe, Y.,Tamer M., Ayne, F., Emiru, E. & Belay, B.(2023). Assisted natural regeneration of selected tree species through silviculture interventions as a tool for restoring degraded natural forests in northwestern Ethiopia. Forest Science and Technology. DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1080/21580103.2023.2237985.

13.  Kassaye, M., Tamer M., Temesgen, F., Derebe B., Derebe, Y., (2023). Effects of environmental changes on vegetation and soil characteristics at Lewi Afromontane forest and wetland in Northwestern Ethiopia, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-023-12124-6.

14.  Kassaye M., Derebe Y., Kibrie W., Debebe F,  Gedamu B.. 2022. Carbon stock and spatial dynamics in natural forests of Awi zone, Amhara region, northwestern Ethiopia: implication for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Available at Research Square https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1365934/v2

15.  Jiali Yang, Meseret C. Abate & Yonas D. Derso, 2025. How land use right transfers improve fertilizer efficiency in China: a systematic review. International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability.  https://doi.org/10.1080/14735903.2025.2561293
Papers to be Published
1.      Climate-induced Shifts in Plant Distribution and Range: A Comprehensive Systematic Review2.      The effects of environmental variability and forest management on natural forest carbon stock in Northwestern Ethiopia
Ongoing Projects
  •  Water Hyacinth Observation Methods using GIS and Lake Ecosystem Management to build a sustainable Water Hyacinth management model
  •  Phenological study of selected endangered plants in Awi Zone, Ethiopia
Reference’s
  •  Woldeamlak Bewket (PhD.), (Professor of production ecology at Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia),  woldebewket@gmail.com, Tele.: +251 911 608122
  • Meseret Chanie (PhD.), (Associate Professor at Hunan University of Science and Engineering, China), 2830762290@qq.com, Tele.:  +8615773158953
  • Zerihun Girma (Ph. D), (Associate Professor of wildlife ecology at Hawassa university, Wondogenet),  zeru75@yahoo.com, Tele.: +251978029218