Webinar Series 1 - 2026

The Ethiopian Geophysical Union International (ETGUI) will start its 2026 webinar series on February 28. The webinar will be held from 7:00-8:00 AM PST (10:00 -11:00 AM EST and 6:00-7:00 PM Ethiopian Time).

The speaker of the coming series is Dr. Behailu Birhanu, an Associate Professor of Hydrogeology at Addis Ababa University (AAU), School of Earth Sciences. He has over 18 years of academic, research, and applied experience in GW systems modeling, contaminant hydrogeology, and integrated water resources management. Dr. Behailu has led and contributed to major national and international GW research and development programs and has supported policy-relevant GW assessment and decision-support initiatives in Ethiopia.

In his presentation, titled “Re-thinking Groundwater Management Across Scales — Reflections on Insights, Opportunities, and Emerging Challenges from Ethiopia”, Dr. Behailu will share his experience on broad, cross-cutting perspectives, drawing from integrated scientific work, data systems, and national-level engagements across scales on managing groundwater in Ethiopia.

Dr. Behailu, respectfully, dedicates his presentation to the memory of his teacher and PhD supervisor; the late Professor Tenalem Ayenew, whose humility, rigor, and deep commitment to science continue to guide many.