ALEBACHEW AZEZEW BELETE
Head of Energy Information Administration and Modeling Desk
Seoul
Summary
Senior Energy Expert, Researcher, and Physics Instructor with over a total 15 years of work experience specially in energy, renewable energy, energy modeling, and climate change mitigation and adaptation. Skilled in applying advanced energy modeling tools (LEAP, OSeMOSYS, TIMES, R-Programming language, Matlab, HOMER, SPSS, STATA, MICROFIT, etc.) for long-term energy scenario development, hydrogen production optimization, and electricity system planning. Proven track record in coordinating international collaborative projects, delivering technical training, and contributing to national and international energy policy and strategy development. Recipient of the Best Paper Award at Seoul National University for research on long-term energy scenario modeling.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
15
15
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Head of Energy Information Administration and Modeling Desk, Senior Energy Researcher, Senior Energy Expert
Ministry of Water and Energy, Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
01.2013 - Current
- Led national energy modeling projects, including Ethiopia’s Electricity Sector TIMES Model (with IFPRI and AfDB).
- Coordinated renewable energy and climate change mitigation projects in collaboration with national and international institutes.
- Gave trainings on renewable sources and technologies, such as solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal biomass, waste-to energy, biogas and biofuel; manufactured solar box cookers and solar water heater
- Addis Ababa Environmental Protection Authority, Energy Division, Addis Ababa
Physics Teacher and Instructor
Different Educational Institutions, Ethiopia
04.2003 - 01.2013
- Taught physics and supervised academic programs in different regions.
Education
Ph.D. - Engineering (Energy-Economics)
Seoul National University
Seoul, South Korea08.2025
M.Sc. - Environment and Climate Change Management (Energy Specialization)
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia08.2017
M.Sc. - Computational Science (Engineering Numerical Analysis, one year, using R-Programming Language)
Bahir Dar University
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia08.2007
Degree - Physics
Haramaya University
Haramaya, Ethiopia08.2002
Skills
Energy Modeling and Optimization: LEAP, OSeMOSYS, TIMES, HOMER, RETScreen, ArcGIS
Data Analysis and Econometrics: R, STATA, SPSS, ANN, Microfit
Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Systems: Solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass, electrolyzers
Data analysis
MS office
Attention to detail
Documentation and reporting
Scientific writing
Qualitative research
Research planning
Quantitative research
Qualitative and quantitative research
Delivering presentations
Strong work ethic
Progress tracking
Data collection and organization
Active listening
Research presentation
Team collaboration
Proposal preparation
Solution quality assurance
Research ethics
Digital research tools
Experiment design
Survey design
Intelligence gathering
Knowledge sharing
Methodology selection
Surveys and interviews
Experimental design
Data synthesis
Validation testing
Driving decision making
Task-based testing
Works Well Under Pressure
File management
Cross-functional teamwork
Fieldwork experience
Data compilation
Research program planning
User testing
Interpreting results
Data modeling
Discovery
Research grants
Statistical methodologies
Quality assurance standards
Documentation expertise
Method validation
Theoretical development
Following direction
Quality assurance controls
Resource management
Sample processing
Data graphics
User needs analysis
Electron microscopes
User experience
Deep-dive data analysis
Best practices
Rapid prototyping
Behaviors analysis
Interview techniques
New system implementation
Focus group coordination
Vulnerability analysis
Writing and editing
Consumer demographics
Data gathering and organization
Strong mathematical aptitude
Documentation
Interpersonal communication
Analytical thinking
Laboratory management
Problem-solving abilities
Adaptability and flexibility
Relationship building
Organizational skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Data collection
Time management abilities
Written communication
Project management
Problem-solving
Analytical skills
Time management
Literature review
Research processes
In-depth interviews
Research proposals
Internet searches
Personnel coordination
Interpretation of findings
Pattern and trend analysis
Field plan implementation
Experiment administration
Data assessments
File management expertise
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
Best Paper Award in 2022 at Seoul National University, Practically Manufactured solar box cooker, solar cookit and solar water hear.
Certification
June 21 – July 27, 2021: Energy Policy (Online), Japan International Cooperation Agency and Institute of Energy Economics, Japan.
References
- Claudia, Ringler, Deputy Division Director, C.RINGLER@CGIAR.ORG, +1 514 462 8538, International Food Policy Research Institute, 1201 Eye Street NW, Washington DC, USA, 20005
- Dereje, Azemeraw Seneshaw, Deputy Director, daz.ethio@gmail.com, +82 10-9530-9996, Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Seoul, South Korea
- Yeonbae, Kim, Professor, kimy4321@gmail.com, Seoul National University, Ph.D. Dissertation Advisor, Seoul, South Korea
- HeyJung, Lee, Manager, 1212leehj@snu.ac.kr, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
- Ali, Aman, Former Director, aliaman8@yahoo.com, +251 911 163 990, Ministry of Water and Energy, Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Abiti, Getaneh, Former Director, abityeshi@gmail.com, +251 911 670 313, Ministry of Water and Energy, Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Sisay, Teklu, Former Senior Researcher, sisay_teklu@yahoo.com, +251 96 911 9879, Ministry of Water and Energy, Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
AWARDS
Best Paper Award: SNU i-TEMEP SeAH Hajam Fellowship (2022)., “Energy Modeling and Long-term Scenario Analysis Using TIMES: The Case of Ethiopia”
PUBLICATIONS
Rural clean energy access: Accelerating climate resilience
Disclaimer
Alebachew Azezew Belete 2025/09/19
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Head of Energy Information Administration and Modeling Desk, Senior Energy Researcher, Senior Energy Expert
Ministry of Water and Energy, Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
01.2013 - Current
Physics Teacher and Instructor
Different Educational Institutions, Ethiopia
04.2003 - 01.2013
M.Sc. - Environment and Climate Change Management (Energy Specialization)
Addis Ababa
M.Sc. - Computational Science (Engineering Numerical Analysis, one year, using R-Programming Language)
Bahir Dar University
Degree - Physics
Haramaya University
Ph.D. - Engineering (Energy-Economics)
Seoul National University