Tamrat Bekele

Full Name TAMRAT BEKELE GODE
Academic Rank/Status ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Working for AAU since 1971 EC
Administrative positions held if any/ past and present DEPARTMENT CHAIR (Sept. 2014 Oct -2016)
Education attended BSC & MSC (AAU); PHD (UPPSALA UNIVERSITY, SWEDEN)
Awards & recognitions
Memberships of International bodies –          Lead author (Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES); (Chapter 3: assessing progress towards meeting major international objectives related to biodiversity and ecosystem functions and services; 2016-);

–          International Advisory Board; Ethiopian J. of Natural Resources (2001-2010);

–          EC MEMBER (East African Association for Environmental Impact Assessment; 2010-2012)

Publicity: Journals, editorial roles, initiatives etc. ASSOCIATE EDITOR; (Ethiopian Journal of Biological Sciences; 2011 –)
Research interest/ not more than hundred words

Forest Ecology; Plant Biodiversity conservation; Ecological Restoration of degraded lands; Biodiversity of cultural landscapes; Investigation of Soil seed banks and their implications to restoration ecology; Study of Plants of social, economic and cultural importance;

Publications on reputable journals Over 60 publications
Community Services such as board membership etc. –          Board member (Metcha Integrated Health Project; 1997 – 2002)
Address Box 3434

Email – tambek07@gmail.com

Tel – +251 911 406350