Birhanu Iticha Ayanssa is a dedicated soil and environmental scientist with extensive expertise in soil acidity management, organic amendments, and carbon biogeochemistry. He studied PhD in Soil Science at the University of Adelaide, where his research focused on the interaction effects of lime and organic amendments on coupled soil acidity neutralisation and carbon cycling. His work integrates advanced ¹³C isotope tracing techniques to unravel the biogeochemical mechanisms governing lime dissolution, alkalinity generation, and CO2 dynamics in amended acidic soils. He has also conduted research on digital soil mapping for precise and site-specific management of soils.
He has over five years of academic experience as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Soil Resources and Watershed Management at Wollega University. His teaching and mentoring roles have fostered student engagement in soil science and environmental sustainability.
Birhanu’s research interests encompass carbon sequestration, enhanced rock weathering, soil amendments, soil health, organic matter functionality, and precision soil management. His broader vision integrates soil chemistry, biology, nanotechnology, and artificial intelligence to drive innovation in sustainable land management.