Research focus
My research combines physically based modelling, climate science and geospatial analysis to understand and manage hydrological extremes.
Hydroclimatic Extremes
Analysis of extreme rainfall, streamflow and drought events under a changing climate.
Climate Change Impacts
CMIP6 scenario-based assessment of hydrological response to climate change.
Hydrological Modelling
SWAT+ and HEC-HMS applications for runoff, erosion and sediment yield.
Flood & Drought Risk
Estimation and assessment of flood and drought risk at catchment scale.
Catchment Hydrology
Experimental watershed monitoring and runoff-generating area characterisation.
Remote Sensing & GIS
ArcGIS, QGIS and Google Earth Engine for spatial hydrological analysis.
Projects
River Ray Flood Analysis
Integrated flood estimation and flood-inundation modelling for the River Ray catchment, Swindon.
Dirima Watershed
Catchment modelling of runoff-generating areas, erosion, sediment yield and nutrient transport.
Climate Impact Assessment
Scenario-based evaluation of hydrological responses to climate change using CMIP6 projections.
Publications
2024
Assessment of erosion, sediment yield, and runoff generating areas in Dirima catchment, upper Blue Nile, Tana Basin, Ethiopia
Atanaw, S. B., Zimale, F. A., & Ayenew, T. · Sustainable Water Resources Management
View DOI →2023
Modeling future hydrological responses through parameter optimization and climate change scenarios in Dirima Watershed, Ethiopia
Atanaw, S. B., Zimale, F. A., Ayenew, T., & Ayele, G. T. · Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 10(1), 1117–1135
View DOI →2019
Effects of soil and water conservation practices on runoff, soil and nutrient losses in Alekt Wenz Watershed, Ethiopian Highland
Atanaw, S. B., Aynalem, D. W., Adem, A. A., Mekuria, W., & Tilahun, S. A. · LNICST, 274, 170–182
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