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PhD in Environmental Health Sciences – University of Michigan
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MELAT ABEBE GETACHEW

MELAT ABEBE GETACHEW

Milan

Summary

Environmental Health science and Technology Dedicated and knowledgeable environmental health scientist with expertise in technology integration. Passionate about mitigating environmental risks and implementing sustainable practices to contribute to the well-being of the community.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

ASSISTANT RESEARCHER

NISIR Research, Training, and Development Consulti
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • GAIN Ethiopia -Aug 2022

Conducted a needs assessment of SMEs to identify TA gaps and develop a gender strategy

  • Water Aid - Feb 2022

WASH and Infection prevention and Control project targeted health care facilities in Amhara region, West Gojjam Zone, Jabi-Tehnan Woreda

  • World Vision Ethiopia-July 2022

Performed a baseline assessment for the Re-Green the Globe pilot project

  • Ethiopian Human Rights Commission -June 2022

Participated in a national study on COVID-19’s impact on children with disabilities.

  • Oxfam Ethiopia -April 2022

investigated urban inequality, governance, climate change, and conflict

  • Developed technical proposals for WASH programs. Conducted data entry and analysis using SPSS, STATA, and Microsoft Excel.
  • Created detailed reports and data visualizations to support evidence-based decisionmaking.
  • Coordinated research efforts and contributed to award-winning technical proposals.
  • Participated in community-based training programs to develop skills in identifying and addressing public health issues. experienced in proposal development, data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Education

Erasmus Program

University of Geneva
02-2025

Msc - environmental change, Global sustainability

University of Milan
09.2023

BSc - Environmental health Science and technology

Jimma University
09.2021

Skills

  • SPSS Statistics
  • Microsoft Office
  • Air Q
  • QGIS
  • kobo collect
  • Active listening
  • Team building

PhD in Environmental Health Sciences – University of Michigan

 Fall 2026 -PhD in Environmental Health Sciences – University of Michigan 

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Afan Oromo
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Amharic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Reference

  • Caterina La Porta, Full professor of General pathology, Phone: +39-0250314927, Email: Caterina.laporta@unimi.it
  • Nicola Cantoreggi(PHD), Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Geneva , Phone:+41 22 379 04 69, Email: nicola.cantoreggi@unige.ch
  • Fitsum Asfaw (Phd candidate), Associate Manager, NISIR Consulting PLC, Addis Ababa
    Phone: +251929196442 | Email: Fitsumzewd@hu.edu.et

Timeline

ASSISTANT RESEARCHER

NISIR Research, Training, and Development Consulti
01.2022 - 10.2022

BSc - Environmental health Science and technology

Jimma University

Erasmus Program

University of Geneva

Msc - environmental change, Global sustainability

University of Milan
MELAT ABEBE GETACHEW