Assistant Professor | Hawassa University | Ethiopia
Dr. Zemede M. Nigatu is a distinguished researcher in Surveying, GIS, and Remote Sensing with extensive experience in Earth Observation and Geo-Information sciences. He holds a PhD in Surveying and Mapping Engineering and has contributed significantly to both academic teaching and applied research. Dr. Nigatu has successfully led multidisciplinary projects, mentored graduate students, and trained professionals in geospatial technologies, emphasizing practical applications in forestry, climate adaptation, and sustainable land management. His work spans advanced geospatial modeling, remote sensing data analysis, and GIS-based decision support systems, showcasing a strong capacity for innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. In addition to high-impact publications, he has delivered consultancy services for national and international organizations, bridging research with real-world applications. His research achievements are measurable and impactful, as reflected in Scopus metrics: 116 citations, 7 documents, and an h-index of 6, demonstrating his influence and growing recognition in the geospatial research community.
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Featured Publications
1. Z. M. Nigatu, T. H. M. Rientjes, and A. T. Haile, “Hydrological impact assessment of climate change on Lake Tana’s water balance, Ethiopia,” American Journal of Climate Change, vol. 5, pp. 27-37, 2016.
2. Z. M. Nigatu, D. Fan, W. You, and A. M. Melesse, “Hydroclimatic extremes evaluation using GRACE/GRACE-FO and multidecadal climatic variables over the Nile river basin,” Remote Sensing, vol. 13, no. 4, p. 651, 2021.
3. Z. M. Nigatu, D. Fan, W. You, A. M. Melesse, L. Pu, X. Yang, X. Wan, and Z. Jiang, “Crop production response to soil moisture and groundwater depletion in the Nile Basin based on multi-source data,” Science of The Total Environment, vol. 825, p. 154007, 2022.
4. Z. M. Nigatu, D. Fan, and W. You, “GRACE Products and Land Surface Models for Estimating the Changes in Key Water Storage Components in the Nile River Basin,” Advances in Space Research, vol. 67, no. 6, pp. 1896-1913, 2021.
5. L. Pu, D. Fan, W. You, X. Yang, Z. M. Nigatu, and Z. Jiang, “Extracting terrestrial water storage signals from GRACE solutions in the Amazon Basin using an iterative filtering approach,” Remote Sensing Letters, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 14-23, 2022.