Associate Professor of Ecological and Systematic Zoology, Bahir Dar University
Shimelis Aynalem Zelelew is an Associate Professor of Ecological and Systematic Zoology at Bahir Dar University in Ethiopia. He focuses on wildlife conservation and ecological research and is a Fellow of the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences.
His research primarily addresses avifauna diversity and conservation strategies, particularly concerning crane populations in Ethiopia. Dr. Zelelew has collaborated with notable organizations, including the African Wildlife Foundation and the International Crane Foundation, on impactful projects. He has mentored and co-mentored over 15 graduate students, including two PhD candidates.
He earned his PhD in Ecological and Systematic Zoology from Addis Ababa University and engages in international collaborations, sharing his expertise in wetland management and avian ecology. Dr. Zelelew has published over 27 articles in reputable journals and has authored one book while co-authoring another.
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