is an agricultural economist focusing on research and teaching in the department of Land Use Economics at University of Hohenheim. His work involves high-performance computing and simulation analysis in agriculture, emphasizing agricultural risk assessment, agent-based and farm system modeling, and the analysis of land use decisions.
Dr. Yismaw's research has contributed insights into climate variability/change adaptation, small-scale agroforestry systems, and integrated crop-livestock-forestry systems. He has developed applications using R Shiny for participatory modeling between farmers and modelers, reflecting his commitment to practical and inclusive research methodologies.
In his academic role, he teaches courses on farm system modeling, land use economics, and agricultural economics, catering to MSc and PhD students. His involvement in the MPMAS software development highlights his expertise in simulation analysis using high-performance computing platforms.
Dr. Yismaw's academic credentials include a BA in Economics from Debre Markos University, an MSc in Economic Policy Analysis from Addis Ababa University, and a PhD in Agricultural Sciences from the University of Hohenheim. His doctoral dissertation, focused on agroforestry adaptations in Ethiopia, earned him a Magna Cum Laude distinction.
He has received the Excellence South-North Full Scholarship for his PhD studies, demonstrating his academic potential and dedication to agricultural economics. Dr. Yismaw's professional background encompasses roles in project coordination, consultancy, and lecturing, contributing to his broad understanding of the field.
