Tadele Buraka | Agricultural science | Editorial Board Member

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Tadele Buraka | Agricultural science | Editorial Board Member

Researcher | Addis Ababa University | Ethiopia

Assist. Prof. Dr. Tadele Buraka is an emerging scholar in environmental science with a focus on soil degradation, watershed dynamics, and land-use change impacts in Ethiopia’s vulnerable landscapes. His research advances the understanding of how shifting land-cover patterns influence soil erosion risks, hydrological processes, and ecological sustainability, particularly within highland watershed systems. Through the integration of GIS, remote sensing, geospatial modelling, and field-based assessments, he develops practical, data-driven insights that support sustainable land management and erosion mitigation strategies. His notable contribution includes examining soil erosion susceptibility in complex terrains, offering evidence-based recommendations for conserving natural resources and guiding policy interventions. His scientific work appears in recognized international journals and has received growing academic attention, reflected in citations from interdisciplinary research communities. In addition to his publication record, he collaborates with researchers across environmental geology, landscape ecology, and natural resource management, strengthening the multidisciplinary relevance of his work. He is committed to generating impactful knowledge that informs decision-making for climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable watershed planning, and environmental protection. His professional experience includes academic roles in teaching and research, where he mentors students, contributes to departmental research initiatives, and engages in community-focused environmental problem solving. Through his applied research, he aims to address pressing environmental challenges by linking scientific evidence with practical land management solutions, positioning his work as a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, and policy developers working toward the sustainable use of Ethiopia’s natural resources.

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Featured Publication

Buraka, T,. (2024). Assessment of soil erosion risks in response to land-use and land-cover changes in Coka watershed, Southern Ethiopia. Geology, Ecology and Landscapes.

Satyam saxena | Agriculture Economics | Young Researcher Award

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Mr. Satyam saxena | Agriculture Economics | Young Researcher Award

Research Associate | International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center- CIMMYT | India

Mr. Satyam Saxena is an economist specializing in food system economics, sustainability, and empirical economic analysis, with extensive experience in bridging critical research gaps through data-driven approaches. His work focuses on the intersections of climate change, food insecurity, and rural development, critically evaluating policies to promote sustainable and equitable outcomes. He has contributed to high-impact projects at institutions such as CIMMYT-India and IIM Ahmedabad, working on themes including climate change impact assessment, sustainable food and land-use transitions, integrated assessment modeling, and food systems economics. At CIMMYT, he led drought impact assessments, developed large-scale datasets, and applied advanced statistical and econometric methods to inform agricultural policy. In collaboration with international organizations, he has contributed to the FABLE-FOLU project, designing strategic models for food systems and land-use transitions, applying partial equilibrium models, and conducting comparative analyses of dietary recommendations for sustainable nutrition pathways. Beyond research, he has experience teaching at the university level, delivering courses on agribusiness management, operational management, and international trade policy, reflecting his commitment to fostering the next generation of changemakers. His publications span peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, policy briefs, and reports, addressing topics from drought impacts and biofuels to sustainable food and land-use transitions. Through his interdisciplinary work, which integrates theory and applied research, Saxena has advanced both national and global conversations on sustainable food systems, contributing to evidence-based policymaking, open-access data initiatives, and the dissemination of actionable insights for climate-resilient agricultural and rural development.

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Featured Publications

1. Saxena, S. (2024, September 15). Drought impact assessment in Bihar – August 2024 [Report]. International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center.

2. Das, P., Jha, C. K., Saxena, S., & Ghosh, R. K. (2024). Can biofuels help achieve sustainable development goals in India? A systematic review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 204, 114246.

3. Saxena, S. (2024, February 12). Data on assessment of impacts of drought in Bihar during 2022 [Dataset]. CIMMYT Research Data & Software Repository Network.

4. Jha, C. K., Ghosh, R. K., Saxena, S., Singh, V., Mosnier, A., Pérez Guzman, K., Stevanović, M., Popp, A., Lotze-Campen, H., & Saxena, S. (2023). Pathway to achieve a sustainable food and land-use transition in India. Sustainability Science, 18(1), 123–140.

5. Poncet, J., Mosnier, A., Schmidt-Traub, G., Obersteiner, M., DeClerck, F., Jones, S., Pérez-Guzmán, K., Douzal, C., & François, C. (2020). Pathways to sustainable land-use and food systems: 2020 report of the FABLE Consortium [Report]. International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) & Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN).