Yonas B. Dibike

Dr. Yonas B. Dibike is a Research Scientist at Environment Canada and an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Victoria. His expertise spans hydro-climate analysis, climate change impact studies, and hydrotechnical modeling, with a focus on cold-region hydrology.

• Education: PhD in Civil Engineering from TU-Delft (2002), MSc from IHE Delft (1997), BSc from Arbaminch Water Technology Institute (1992)
• Affiliations: Environment Canada (National Water Research Institute, National Hydrology Research Centre), University of Victoria

Dr. Dibike specializes in statistical downscaling of climate models, artificial neural networks for hydrological simulation, and lake ice regime modeling. His work addresses climate change impacts on water resources across Canadian watersheds like the Athabasca River Basin and Lake Winnipeg Watershed.

Recent publications examine Arctic freshwater systems, uncertainty in climate projections, and nutrient loading under climate change. Key methodologies include machine learning, hydrological modeling, and climate data analysis.

• Scientific Awards: NSERC Industrial Research Fellowship; Netherlands Research Studentship Program; Netherlands Fellowship Program; Irish Bilateral Aid Fellowship
• Professional Memberships: American Geophysical Union (AGU), Canadian Water Resources Association (CWRA), Canadian Geophysical Union (CGU), International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS)

Dr. Dibike contributes to global climate synthesis projects and collaborates with institutions like the National Water Research Institute. His work informs climate adaptation strategies for northern river systems and lake ecosystems.