Ababu Teklemariam

Dr. Ababu Teklemariam is an Assistant Professor at Arba Minch University in Ethiopia, teaching postgraduate programs. He serves as the university-side coordinator for the EU-sponsored ROSA (Resource Oriented Sanitation concepts for peri-urban areas of Africa) project, which ran from 2006 to 2009. His work focuses on sustainable sanitation systems, water quality, hydrology, and responsible development aid practices in Africa.

• Education: PhD in water-quality studies (2001–2004) at the University of Siegen, Germany, under Prof. Förch (water economy) and Prof. Wenclawiak (analytical chemistry).

Research Interests:
His expertise includes resource-oriented sanitation solutions for African peri-urban areas, water resource management, and addressing cultural/political challenges in development projects. He emphasizes the ethical responsibility of educated individuals to contribute to their home countries.

Collaboration & Impact:
He has worked extensively with German institutions through student exchange programs and EU-funded initiatives, advocating for practical application of education beyond academic titles.