Specially Appointed Associate Professor Nigussie Wins the Scientific Research Award!
The awarding ceremony took place on Koyama campus on February 28. Dr. Nigussie received the certificate of achievement from the President of the university and the extra prize, Hinomaru Gratitude Foundation incentive, from Executive Director Nakao of the General Incorporated Foundation Hinomaru Gratitude Foundation.
Dr. Nigussie won his award for his outstanding work published on the Science of the Total Environment (5-year impact factor of 5.102) issued by Elsevier. This publication is listed on the top 10 percent article by InCites.
■ Article title: Comprehensive assessment of soil erosion risk for better land use planning in river basins: Case study of the Upper
Blue Nile River. (Read the article)
Haregeweyn N, Tsunekawa A, Poesen J, Tsubo M, Meshesha DT, Fenta AA, Nyssen J, Adgo E. (2017) Science of the Total
Environment, 574: 95-108. DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.09.019
■ Date published: January 1, 2017■ Journal title: Science of the Total Environment
■ First author: Nigussie Haregeweyn Ayehu, Specially Appointed Associate Professor, IPDRE
With Prof. Yamanaka (Director, ALRC) before the ceremony.
Dr. Nigussie receiving the award from President Teshima.
Group photo.
Dr. Nigussie smiling with his award in his hands.