Assist. Prof. Dr. Girma Nigussie Asresu | Plant biology | Best Researcher Award

Sekota Dray-Land Agricultural Research Center | Ethiopia

Assist. Prof. Dr. Girma Nigussie Asresu is an emerging forestry and environmental sustainability researcher whose work centers on forest ecology, conservation management, land-use dynamics, and community-based natural resource governance in Ethiopia’s dryland and highland landscapes. His research brings together ecological assessment, geospatial analysis, biodiversity conservation, and climate-resilient agroforestry practices, with a strong focus on degraded land rehabilitation and sustainable forest–livelihood interactions. Through extensive fieldwork and collaborative scientific studies, he has generated influential evidence on land-cover change drivers, the ecological and social impacts of plantation forests, and the socioeconomic significance of key indigenous species such as Boswellia papyrifera. His work also highlights the role of traditional ecological knowledge in shaping sustainable environmental stewardship across vulnerable ecosystems. Girma’s scholarly contributions include multi-disciplinary research conducted with national and international collaborators, supporting landscape restoration, improved seedling survival, and climate-adaptive forest management practices. His findings continue to provide practical recommendations for policymakers, researchers, and local communities seeking sustainable strategies for resource management. Collectively, his publications demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing scientific understanding in forest ecology, environmental monitoring, and community-supported conservation, influencing restoration initiatives throughout the Amhara region. Across global indexing platforms, Girma has accumulated a growing citation record, highlighting his increasing research influence. Google Scholar reflects steady citation growth and active scholarly engagement, while Scopus adds further citations from peer-reviewed international journals, contributing to his developing academic profile. His h-index and document count across both platforms illustrate a promising trajectory as an early-career researcher producing impactful, interdisciplinary scientific contributions. Girma’s continued involvement in ecological research, combined with his meaningful regional impact and strong publication record, positions him as an excellent candidate for a Best Researcher Award, supported by rigorous scientific output and sustained contributions to sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation.

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Nigussie, G., Eshete, M., Shumie, A., Alene, Y., Worie, B., Semahegn, A., Asmare, S., & Zeybek, M. (2025). Ecological status and socioeconomic significance of Boswellia papyrifera in lowland areas of Wag-Himra Zone, Northern Ethiopia. International Journal of Forestry Research.