Scholars
Yitayal Addis Alemayehu
Kotebe University of Education
Based in
Ethiopia
Africa
Dr. Yitayal Addis Alemayehu brings 18 years of expertise in teaching and research within the circular economy, focusing on resource management, material recovery, environmental pollution prevention, renewable energy, climate action, and organic fertilizers. He reviews for prominent journals published by Elsevier, Springer, and MDPI. Additionally, he has 14 years of experience in community service related to environmental issues, working with organizations such as SNV Ethiopia, the Environmental Protection Authority, and various environmental commissions.

Country(ies) of Specialty
Djibouti Ethiopia KenyaFocus areas of expertise
Greenwashing Climate Justice Agriculture Social MediaPublications
Articles
Alemayehu YA, Asfaw SL, Terfie TA (2022). Hydrolyzed urine for enhanced valorization and toxicant degradation of wet coffee processing wastes: Implications for soil contamination and health risk reductions. J. of environmental management 307:1-12
Alemayehu YA, Asfaw SL, Terfie TA (2022). Hydrolyzed urine as a nutrient and condition corrector for enhanced coffee pulp composting. Environmental Technology & Innovation 28:1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2022.102703.
Alemayehu YA, Asfaw SL, Terfie TA (2021). Reusing urine and coffee processing wastewater as a nutrient source: Effect on soil characteristics at optimum cabbage yield. Environmental Technology & Innovation 23:111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2021.101571
Alemayehu YA, Asfaw SL, Terfie TA (2021). Reusing Coffee Processing Wastewater and Human Urine as a Nutrient Source: Effect on Cabbage Cultivation. Waste and Biomass Valorization 10: 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-021-01451-9
Alemayehu YA, Asfaw SL, Terfie TA (2020). Nutrient recovery options from human urine: A choice for large scale application. Sustainable production and consumption 24:219-231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spc.2020.06.016
Alemayehu YA, Asfaw SL, Terfie TA (2020). Exposure to urban particulate matter and its association with human health risks. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 27 (22): 27491-27506. http://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-09132-1 (Ph.D. Seminar work).
Alemayehu YA, Demoz AA, Degefu MA, Gebreeyessus GD, Demessie SF (2020). Effect of human urine application on cabbage production and soil characteristics. Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development 10(2): 262–275.
Alemayehu YA, Asfaw SL, Terfie TA (2019). Management options for coffee processing wastewater. A review. Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management 22: 454–469. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-019-00953-y
Alemayehu YA and Gashaw T. (2019). Principal air pollutants and their effect on athletes’ health and performance and health. Scientific Research and Essays 14 (7):444-52.
Alemayehu YA, Mengesha K, Ambachew H, Tolla G. (2017): Enhancing Classroom Participation of Students in Practical Courses: The Case of environmental science students in Kotebe Metropolitan University. Journal of education and practice 8 (19):28-33.
Alemayehu YA, Mekibib D, Araya A (2017) Study on Biogas Production Potential of Leaves of Justicia schimperiana and Macro-Nutrients on the Slurry. Int. J Waste Resour. 7 (3):1-4
Alemayehu YA (2015). Enhancement and Optimization Mechanisms of Biogas Production for Rural Household Energy in Developing Countries: A review. Int. Journal of Renewable Energy Development 4 (3): 189-196
Alemayehu YA (2015). Status and Benefits of Renewable Energy Technologies in the Rural Areas of Ethiopia: A Case Study on Improved Cooking Stoves and Biogas Technologies. Int. Journal of Renewable Energy Development 4 (2): 103-111
Alemayehu YA, Deriba TR (2015). Proximate and mineral composition of coffee made from mixtures of coffee leaf and spices. Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences 7(4):1-5
Alemayehu YA, Deriba TR (2015). Estimation of the caffeine content of coffee made from mixtures of coffee leaf and spices. Sci. Technol. Arts Res. J. 4(2): 211-214.
Alemayehu YA, Achame HA (2014). Socio-cultural practice on coffee made from mixtures of coffee leaf and spices IMEJ 3(6):36-45.