Mr. Negese Demlie | Marine and Aquatic Biology | Marine and Aquatic Biology

Mr. Negese Demlie | Marine and Aquatic Biology | Marine and Aquatic Biology

Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia

Negese Kebtieneh Demlie is a Ph.D. candidate in Fisheries and Aquaculture at Bahir Dar University, focusing on sustainable aquatic food systems and integrated aquaculture for improved livelihoods. He earned an MSc in Biology with specialization in Fisheries, Limnology, and Aquatic Ecotoxicology from Hawassa University and a Bachelor of Education in Biology from Dire Dawa University. His professional background includes serving as Assistant Professor at Debre Tabor University and previous experience as Lecturer at Hawassa University, contributing extensively to teaching, undergraduate supervision, field practices, and laboratory training. His research focuses on integrated aquaculture, fish genetics, population dynamics, fisheries ecology, and climate change impacts on aquatic environments. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed papers on Nile tilapia production efficiency, integrated farming systems, fish diversity, and genetic improvement in African catfish. His participation in national research conferences and involvement in funded research projects highlights his commitment to advancing aquaculture innovation for food security. Negese has also provided professional training in GIS, fish stock assessment, and teaching pedagogy and has held academic leadership roles including Dean and Department Head. His work reflects a strong scientific dedication to improving aquaculture productivity, environmental sustainability, and community-based resource management.

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Featured Publications

Demlie, N. (2024). Genetic diversity and population structure of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) species: Implications for selection and sustainable genetic improvement—A review. Journal of Aquaculture Research and Development, 15(1), 1–?.

Demlie, N. (2023). Length–weight relationships and reproductive biology of commercially important fishes from Ribb Reservoir, Ethiopia. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 26(5), 318–335.

Demlie, N. (2022). Abundance, distribution, and diversity of fishes in Ribb Reservoir, Lake Tana basin, Ethiopia. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 8(1), 2105934.

Demlie, N. (2017). The impact of global climate change on wetlands. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 5(2), 498–508.

Demlie, N. (2016). Stock assessment and estimation of optimum yield for tilapia stock (Oreochromis niloticus) in Lake Hawassa, Ethiopia. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, 5(4), 97–107.

Demlie, N. (2016). Stock assessment and estimation of optimum yield for tilapia stock (Oreochromis niloticus) in Lake Hawassa, Ethiopia. Poultry, Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences, 4(1), 1–?.

Demlie, N. (2014). Food and feeding habits of the red-belly tilapia (Tilapia zillii Gervais, 1848) (Pisces: Cichlidae) in Lake Ziway, Ethiopia. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, 3(1), 17–23.

Demlie, N. (2022). Effects of different stocking densities on the growth performance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) fingerlings cultured in earthen pond system. Ethiopian Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 13(1), 56–70.