Tigabu Redae Alle | Forestry | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Tigabu Redae Alle | Forestry | Editorial Board Member

Amhara Agricultural Research Institute | Ethiopia

Tigabu Redae Alle is an Ethiopian forestry researcher with more than a decade of professional experience in forest science, biodiversity, ecosystem management, and climate-change–oriented forestry research. Since 2013, he has served at the Sirinka Agricultural Research Center (SARC) under the Amhara Agricultural Research Institute, progressing from junior roles to Associate Researcher in Forestry and holding leadership responsibilities such as Coordinator of the Forestry and Agroforestry Research Directorate. He holds a PhD in Forest Sciences from Sokoine University of Agriculture, an MSc in Forest Management and Climate Change, and a BSc in General Forestry. contributing to journals such as Trees, Forests and People, Heliyon, Abyssinia Journal of Science and Technology, and Ethiopian Journal of Science & Technology. His research focuses on agroforestry systems, invasive pests, forest resource management, Ziziphus fruit tree species, Eucalyptus pest ecology, climate change adaptation, biodiversity assessment, and sustainable forest utilization. He has received prestigious scholarships from EEFRI, SIDA, ILRI, and WCDI, along with certificates of appreciation for training and community contributions. Tigabu aims to advance sustainable forestry solutions, strengthen climate-resilient landscapes, and support rural livelihoods through science-based forest management.

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Featured Publications

Getachew, G., Wudu, D., Alamire, G., Kasahun, H., Ayalew, A., Redae, T., et al. (2021). Adaptability and growth performance of introduced bamboo species in North East Ethiopia. Abyssinia Journal of Science and Technology,

Redae, T., Andrew, S. M., Karlsson, M. F., & Gure, A. (2024). Morphological traits of fruits and seeds of Ziziphus tree species growing in different land uses in Ethiopia. Heliyon,

Ayalew, A., Kassahun, H., Wudu, M., Alamarie, G., & Redae, T. et al. (2025). Community practices and conservation concerns: A study on the utilisation and management of Terminalia brownii in Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Discover Agriculture,

Getachew, G., Ayalew, A., Kassahun, H., Tesfaye, A., Alene, M., Redae, T., et al. (2024). Evaluate the adaptability of Eucalyptus species in the highlands of the Amhara region. Heliyon,

Alemu, A. A., Ayalew, G. G., Mengistie, H. K., Sisay, D. W., Menber, G. A., Alle, T. R., et al. (2024). Effects of seedling nursery lifespan and pot size on growth and survival rate of Grevillea robusta in Eastern Amhara.

Hayati Zengin | Forestry | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hayati Zengin | Forestry | Best Researcher Award

Faculty of Forestry | Turkey

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👤 Professional Summary

Dr. Hayati Zengin is a forestry expert currently serving in the Department of Forest Management at the Faculty of Forestry, Düzce University, Turkey. His expertise spans forest inventory, multifunctional forest planning, biomass estimation, ecosystem-based planning, and optimization techniques in forest management. He has contributed extensively to national and international research on forest ecosystems, sustainability, and forest hydrology.

🎓 Education

Dr. Zengin holds advanced academic qualifications in Forest Engineering, specializing in Forest Management, Functional Planning, Forest Inventory, and Biometry. His education has equipped him with strong skills in ecological modeling, optimization theory, and decision-making systems in forestry.

💼 Professional Experience

Dr. Zengin has worked on numerous research projects and published widely in high-impact forestry journals. He collaborates with national and international researchers, applying GIS, remote sensing, and modeling tools in forest management. His recent works include forest certification analysis, temporal land cover change assessment, and water-carbon-wood optimization in planning.

📚 Academic Citations

His research outputs are published in journals like FORESTS, Bosque, Forestist, Journal of Forestry, and Croatian Journal of Forest Engineering. He has co-authored several peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including the Springer publication on National Forest Inventories.

🧪 Technical Skills

Dr. Zengin is proficient in GIS, remote sensing, forest inventory tools, optimization models (e.g., linear programming), and decision support systems. He uses spatial metrics, simulation, and modeling to support forest policy and planning.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience

He is actively involved in academic teaching and mentoring at Düzce University, contributing to both undergraduate and postgraduate forestry programs. His focus areas include silviculture, forest biometrics, and multifunctional forest management.

🔬 Research Interests

His main research interests include:

  • 🌲 Forest Management & Planning

  • 🗺️ Forest Inventory & GIS

  • 🌿 Ecosystem-based Multifunctional Planning

  • 💧 Forest Hydrology & Water Yield

  • ♻️ Biomass and Carbon Stock Assessment

  • 🧠 Decision Support & Optimization Systems

  • 🌍 Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity

📖Publications

How Forest Management and Planning Affects the Sustainability of Stumpage Value? A Case Study from Turkey
  • Authors: Emre Özcan; Hayati Zengin
    Journal: Journal of Sustainable Forestry
    Year: 2025
Determining Breast Height Diameter of Trees Using 3DFin Software from Terrestrial LiDAR Data
  • Authors: Hayati Zengin
    Journal: Düzce University Faculty of Forestry Journal
    Year: 2024
Determination of Land Surface Temperatures for Some Oak Stands with Landsat 8 OLI Satellite Images: A Case Study from Turkey
  • Authors: Ahmet Salih Değermenci; Hayati Zengin
    Journal: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
    Year: 2024
Determining the Effect of Green Space Ratio and Urbanization on the Land Surface Temperature: A Case Study in the Istanbul Metropolitan Area
  • Authors: Ahmet Salih Değermenci; Hayati Zengin
    Journal: Contemporary Problems of Ecology
    Year: 2024
Determination of Carbon Storage Amounts in Above-Ground Biomass Using NDVI Based on Land Use/Land Cover Classes in Bolu
  • Authors: Ahmet Salih Değermenci; Hayati Zengin
    Journal: Artvin Çoruh University Journal of Forestry Faculty
    Year: 2023