Dereba Megersa | Environmental Science | Most Cited Article Award
Ethiopia Meteorlogy Institute | Ethiopia
Dr. Dereba Muleta Megersa, in Arsi Bekoji, Oromia, Ethiopia, is a dedicated meteorologist and climate science professional with a strong academic and international training background. He began his education at Tulu Nageso Elementary School and progressed through Bekoji Junior and Senior Secondary Schools, completing his preparatory studies. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Arba Minch University and later pursued a Master’s degree at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST), China, graduating. Currently engaged in advanced studies, Dereba has consistently expanded his expertise through numerous international workshops and training programs. His participation includes the FY2023 Fengyun Satellite User Conference in Xiamen, China; seminars on global climate change, agricultural meteorology, and disaster mitigation hosted by NUIST and CMA; and specialized courses on atmospheric policy and weather forecasting across China and South Korea. These experiences reflect his commitment to enhancing meteorological forecasting and environmental resilience in developing countries. Dereba is fluent in professional communication and actively collaborates through platforms like WeChat and ORCID. With a career rooted in academic excellence and global engagement, Dereba continues to contribute to climate science and disaster preparedness, embodying a proactive approach to international collaboration and sustainable development.
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Featured Publications
Megersa, D. M., Abera, M., Geremew, T., Zainab, Z., & Luo, X. S. (2025). Effects of climate on malaria transmission: The role of temperature, rainfall, and humidity across Africa. Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 156, 438.
Megersa, D. M., & Luo, X.-S. (2025). Effects of climate change on malaria risk to human health: A review. Atmosphere, 16(1), 71.
Geremew, T., Ullah, I., Akinsanola, A. A., Muleta, D., Teshome, F., Syed, S., & Rafi, R. (2025). Unravelling Southern Ocean sea surface temperatures impacts on long rainfall variability in East Africa. Atmospheric Research, 310, 108406.
Luo, X.-S., Muleta, D., Hu, Z., Tang, H., Zhao, Z., Shen, S., & Lee, B.-L. (2017). Inclusive development and agricultural adaptation to climate change. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, 24, 78–83.
Yohannes, T., Yu, J., Jonah, K., Oo, K. Y. T., Muleta, D., Adem, K., & Geremew, T. (2024). A bibliographic review on anthropogenic climate change and drought. Environmental Science & Policy, 160, 103830.
Abdela, K. A., Fantabil, A., & Muleta, D. (2023). Bibliographic review on drought and water level articles. Discover Water, 3, 17.