Yekoye Tariku | Algorithms | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Yekoye Tariku | Algorithms | Best Researcher Award

Researcher (Assistance professor) at Space Science and Geospatial Institute, Ethiopia

Yekoye Asmare is a dedicated researcher with a Master’s degree in Physics (Space Physics) from Bahir Dar University. He has a strong background in space physics and is proficient in programming languages like MATLAB and Python. Yekoye has extensive experience in scientific research, data analysis, and interpretation. He is skilled in teaching and has a passion for using student-centered methods. Fluent in English and Amharic, Yekoye has excellent communication skills, as evidenced by his numerous publications and presentations at conferences. His research interests include ionospheric dynamics, modeling, and the impact of space weather events. Yekoye has received recognition for his research contributions, including being awarded the first outstanding researcher certificate by his host institute in 2019.

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Education:

Yekoye Asmare’s education includes a Master of Science in Physics (Space Physics) from Bahir Dar University, completed in July 2013. He also received training in Software and Hardware Maintenance from Bahir Dar University in 2013. Additionally, he participated in various courses and workshops, such as Applications of Laplace Equation in Computational Physics, Physics of Solar flare and Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) and their Impacts on Earth, and English Language skills Training from Ambo University in 2010.

Research Experience:

Yekoye Asmare has extensive research experience in the field of space physics. He has published a total of 18 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, covering various aspects of ionospheric and plasmaspheric research. His research focuses on the ionospheric variability during different solar activity phases, ionospheric modeling, and the impact of geomagnetic storms on the ionosphere. Yekoye has also presented his research at several national and international conferences, demonstrating his active engagement in the academic community.

Research Interest:

Yekoye Asmare’s research interests lie in the field of space physics, particularly in understanding the dynamics of the ionosphere and its interactions with the Earth’s magnetosphere and atmosphere. His research focuses on the variability of the ionosphere during different phases of the solar cycle, ionospheric modeling, and the impact of space weather events, such as geomagnetic storms and solar flares, on the ionospheric electron density. Yekoye is also interested in the development and validation of ionospheric models, as well as the application of remote sensing techniques for studying the ionosphere.

Award and Honors:

Yekoye Asmare has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to research. He received a recognition certificate as the first outstanding researcher by his host institute in 2019. This award acknowledges his significant achievements and impact in the field of space physics and reflects his dedication to advancing scientific knowledge.

Skills:

Yekoye Asmare is a dedicated researcher with a strong background in space physics. He holds a Master of Science in Physics (Space Physics) from Bahir Dar University, completed in July 2013. Yekoye has a range of skills that contribute to his research and academic endeavors. He is proficient in programming languages such as MATLAB and Python, which are commonly used for scientific computing and data analysis. Yekoye is also experienced in conducting scientific research, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation. He has a passion for teaching and is skilled in engaging students through student-centered methods. Fluent in English, which is also the language of his education, in addition to his native language, Amharic, Yekoye has excellent communication skills. He has presented his research findings at various conferences and workshops and has published a total of 18 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals. Yekoye’s research interests include the dynamics of the ionosphere, ionospheric modeling, and the impact of space weather events on the ionosphere. He has received recognition for his research contributions, including a certificate as the first outstanding researcher by his host institute in 2019.

Publications:

  1. The Geomagnetic Storm Time Response of the Mid-Latitude Ionosphere During Solar Cycle 24
    • Published in Radio Science in 2021
    • 4 citations
  2. Ionospheric and Plasmaspheric Electron Contents from Space-Time Collocated Digisonde, COSMIC, and GPS Observations and Model Assessments
    • Published in Acta Astronautica in 2021
    • 17 citations
  3. Assessment of Variability of the TEC in the Equatorial Anomaly Region with a Focus Over Africa Using Rz and F10.7 as Input Drivers
    • Published in Astronomical Journal in 2020
    • 0 citations
  4. Comparison of Performance of the IRI 2016, IRI-Plas 2017, and NeQuick 2 Models During Different Solar Activity (2013–2018) Years Over South American Sector
    • Published in Radio Science in 2020
    • 7 citations
  5. Pattern of the Variation of the TEC Extracted from the GPS, IRI 2016, IRI-Plas 2017 and NeQuick 2 Over Polar Region, Antarctica
    • Published in Life Sciences in Space Research in 2020
    • 5 citations
  6. Verification of Ionospheric Perturbation Induced L-band Frequency Scintillation Using HF/VHF Bands Over the African Equatorial and Low Latitude Region, Ethiopia
    • Published in Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics in 2019
    • 5 citations
  7. Validation of the IRI 2016, IRI-Plas 2017 and NeQuick 2 Models Over the West Pacific Regions Using the SSN and F10.7 Solar Indices as Proxy
    • Published in Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics in 2019
    • 4 citations
  8. Evaluation of the SSN and F10.7 Indices as a Cause for Performance Variation of the IRI 2016 and IRI-Plas 2017 Models
    • Published in Advances in Space Research in 2019
    • 4 citations
  9. Performance Evaluation of the IRI 2016 and IRI-Plas 2017 Models Over Central Asian Mid-Latitude Regions in the Descending Phase of Solar Cycle 24
    • Published in Advances in Space Research in 2019
    • 7 citations
  10. Mid-Latitude Ionospheric TEC Modeling and the IRI Model Validation During the Recent High Solar Activity (2013–2015)
    • Published in Advances in Space Research in 2019
    • 9 citations