Mr. Habtamu Tadele Belay | Soil Science | Best Research Article Award
Debre Markos University | Ethiopia
Mr. Habtamu Tadele Belay is a dedicated soil scientist and Ph.D. candidate at Bahir Dar University, currently serving at Debre Markos University, Ethiopia, professional experience in soil and land resource management. He holds a BSc in Natural Resources Management and an MSc in Land Resource Management, and his doctoral research specializes in soil fertility management with a focus on integrated soil amendments and their role in improving maize productivity and sustainability in northwestern Ethiopia. Throughout his academic journey, he has gained substantial professional expertise in soil fertility, land resource assessment, sustainable agricultural practices, and community-based watershed management, blending theoretical research with applied agricultural development. His research interests lie in soil science, soil fertility, plant nutrition, and sustainable agricultural systems, particularly focusing on innovative nutrient management approaches such as the use of biochar, vermicompost, and integrated N-P fertilizers. Mr. Habtamu has contributed to impactful projects, including integrated nutrient management for maize phenology and growth performance, and continues to lead ongoing research on soil amendments to enhance crop yield sustainability and profitability. His skills extend to advanced soil analysis, experimental design, field-based agricultural research, and data-driven modeling, while his publications in Scopus-indexed journals, such as Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment, demonstrate his ability to disseminate knowledge to international audiences. In addition to academic excellence, he has engaged in community development programs that promote sustainable land use and improve farmer livelihoods. Recognized for his innovative research and leadership potential, he has been nominated for the Best Research Article Award, reflecting his scholarly contributions, dedication to advancing soil science, and commitment to sustainable agricultural development in Ethiopia and beyond. Overall, Mr. Habtamu’s academic achievements, professional expertise, and community engagement highlight his strong candidacy for the award and his potential to influence future research and practice in soil science .
Featured Publications
Tadele, H. (2017). Land use/land cover factor values and accuracy assessment using a GIS and remote sensing in the case of the Quashay Watershed in Northwestern Ethiopia. Journal of Natural Resources and Development, 30, 1–12.
Belay, H. T., Malede, D. A., & Geleta, F. B. (2020). Erosion risk potential assessment using GIS and RS for soil and water resource conservation plan: The case of Yisir Watershed, Northwestern Ethiopia. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, 9(11), 13–22.
Tadele, B. A. H. (2022). Effects of different dose of nitrogen and lime on soil properties and maize (Zea mays L.) on acidic nitisols of Northwestern Ethiopia. Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 5(1), 213–227.
Kebede, B. A., Fetene, E. M., Gebreselassie, Y., & Tadele, T. B. Z. (2021). Effects of integrated use of lime and nitrogen fertilizer rate on maize (Zea mays L.) crop and its profitability on nitisols, Ethiopia. International Journal of Computational and Theoretical Chemistry, 9(2), 19–30.
Tadele, H. (2017). Comparison of measured and derived topographic factor values for soil loss estimation. Journal of Resources Development and Management, 29, 1–10.
Tadele, H., Feyisa, T., Tsegaye, L., & Musie, S. (2025). Integrated nutrient management for maize phenology and growth performance: Biochar, vermicompost, and N–P nutrients in northwestern Ethiopia. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment, 8(3), e70158.
Tadele, H., Feyisa, T., Tsegaye, L., & Musie, S. (2025). Inorganic NP nutrients, biochar and vermicompost levels on sustainability yield index and economic profitability of maize (Zea mays L.) in Northwestern Ethiopia. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 102287, 1–12.
Amare, H. T. B. (2023). Review of the relationship between soil health, climate change mitigation, and crop production when soils are enhanced with organic sources of nutrients. In IntechOpen.
Belay, H. T., & Kebede, B. A. (2023). Review of the relationship between soil health, climate change mitigation, and crop production when soils are enhanced with organic sources of nutrients. In Organic Fertilizers—New Advances and Applications (pp. 1–20). IntechOpen.
Birtukan Amare, H. T. B., Molla, E., & Selassie, Y. G. (2022). Effects of different dose of nitrogen and lime on soil properties and maize (Zea mays L.) on acidic nitisols of Northwestern Ethiopia. Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 5(1), 14–25.