Founders – Aqua-Nile Engineering & Consulting

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Eng. Mussie Abib Taddesse

Dam Safety Engineer | Team Leader | Dam Safety Management Specialist

Eng. Mussie Abib Taddesse is a senior hydraulic engineer and dam safety specialist with more than three decades of professional experience in dam engineering, water resources development, irrigation infrastructure, and hydraulic systems. His expertise includes dam safety assessment, inspection planning, hydrological and hydraulic analysis, spillway capacity review, flood routing evaluation, and technical oversight of dam rehabilitation and dam safety improvement programs.

He holds a Master of Engineering in Hydraulic Engineering from the International Institute for Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering (IHE Delft), Netherlands, and a Bachelor’s degree in Water Engineering from Arba Minch Water Technology Institute, Ethiopia.

Throughout his career, Eng. Mussie has served in senior technical and leadership roles across consulting firms, public institutions, and major water infrastructure programs. His experience includes dam safety evaluation, review of operation and maintenance systems, technical inspection of dams and hydraulic structures, supervision of rehabilitation works, and support for dam safety management systems.

He has contributed to major water infrastructure and irrigation projects across Ethiopia, including the Arjo Irrigation Dam Project, Wabi-Shebelle Multipurpose Water Development, and several dam and irrigation schemes associated with national development programs. His work combines strong engineering analysis with practical field experience, multidisciplinary coordination, and technical leadership in complex dam and water infrastructure assignments.

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Eng. Mesfin Tewolde – Remote Collaborator & Technical Advisor

Eng. Mesfin Tewolde is a civil engineer with specialized expertise in irrigation engineering and hydrology. He studied civil engineering at the Arba Minch Water Technology Institute in Ethiopia, where he built a strong foundation in water engineering. He later pursued advanced studies in hydrology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa and completed additional postgraduate training in urban planning in Switzerland.

Eng. Mesfin has maintained a long-standing professional relationship with Eng. Musse Abib, first as a fellow student and later as a collaborator in the field. Together, they worked on water engineering projects in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia, strengthening their shared experience in water resources development and infrastructure planning.

Over the course of his career, Eng. Mesfin has gained international professional experience in East Africa, Southern Africa, and Switzerland. His work has contributed to hydrological research, water infrastructure development, and environmental management. He is also the author of several books and peer-reviewed scientific publications in hydrology, reflecting his continued commitment to technical excellence and knowledge sharing.

His areas of expertise include design hydrology, flood risk analysis, dam and irrigation infrastructure planning, and advanced hydrological modeling using tools such as SWAT, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and GIS technologies. His experience in flood management, watershed analysis, and hydraulic infrastructure design provides valuable technical insight for the planning and implementation of water development projects.

Eng. Mesfin collaborates with the company remotely as a technical advisor and international collaborator, supporting project development, research, and coordination with partners and development agencies. Through this role, he contributes to strengthening water resources planning and promoting sustainable infrastructure initiatives across East Africa and the wider African region.

For a more detailed overview of Eng. Mesfin Tewolde’s academic background, research contributions, publications, and professional experience, please visit his extended CV below.

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Eng. Henok Yirgu Gebretsadik

Senior Hydraulic Engineer | Flood & Spillway Modelling Specialist

Eng. Henok Yirgu Gebretsadik is a senior hydraulic engineer with more than two decades of professional experience in hydraulic engineering, flood modelling, spillway hydraulics, dam-related hydraulic structures, irrigation systems, and water infrastructure development. His expertise includes advanced hydraulic modelling, flood routing analysis, spillway design and optimization, hydrodynamic simulations, feasibility studies, and hydraulic assessment of dam- and hydropower-related infrastructure.

He holds a Master of Science in Hydro-Science and Engineering from TU Dresden, Germany, and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with specialization in Irrigation Engineering from Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.

Throughout his career, Eng. Henok has worked on major hydraulic and dam-related projects in Ethiopia and Rwanda, contributing to feasibility studies, detailed hydraulic design, modelling of complex water systems, spillway analysis, flood protection studies, and technical review of hydraulic infrastructure. His professional work combines advanced analytical modelling using tools such as HEC-RAS, MIKE, FLO-2D, and FLOW-3D with practical engineering judgment and field-based hydraulic design experience.

He has contributed to major water infrastructure assignments, including flood protection systems, dam and spillway design reviews, irrigation infrastructure development, and hydropower-related hydraulic works. His expertise supports the development of technically sound and resilient hydraulic infrastructure projects aligned with international engineering standards.

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Eng. Abraham Yoseph Duki

Senior Dam, Geotechnical and Hydraulic Engineer | Project Manager

Eng. Abraham Yoseph Duki is a senior civil and hydraulic engineer with more than 17 years of professional experience in dam engineering, geotechnical investigations, irrigation development, hydropower studies, and large-scale water infrastructure projects.

He has worked on major dam and irrigation assignments in Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Tanzania, including projects financed by the World Bank and the African Development Bank. His expertise combines technical design, geotechnical assessment, construction supervision, and project management across multidisciplinary engineering environments.

With strong experience in dam structures, hydraulic design, irrigation systems, and foundation engineering, Eng. Abraham contributes both technical depth and practical field judgment to complex infrastructure projects.

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Eng. Eyoel Netsere Tadesse

Senior Structural Engineer | Water, Irrigation, and Energy Projects

Eng. Eyoel Netsere Tadesse is a seasoned senior structural engineer with extensive experience in the design, construction supervision, and project management of water infrastructure projects. His expertise encompasses water and irrigation systems, dam engineering, wastewater systems, and bridge construction. With a strong foundation in structural design and analysis, he has worked on large-scale projects in Ethiopia, including dam outlets, pumping stations, and vital water management infrastructure.

Eng. Eyoel has developed strong expertise in stability analysis, seismic design, and stress analysis, helping to ensure the safety, durability, and efficiency of water-related infrastructure. He has a comprehensive understanding of engineering drawing preparation, bills of quantities, and technical documentation, with practical proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SAP2000, ETABS, MIDAS GEN, and related engineering tools.

His diverse professional experience spans multiple sectors, enabling him to approach projects with a multidisciplinary perspective and to contribute effectively to the successful delivery of complex engineering assignments.

With an impressive track record in construction supervision, Eng. Eyoel has demonstrated his ability to lead teams in the field while ensuring quality control and adherence to technical specifications. His work has contributed significantly to the successful implementation of irrigation, energy, and water-related infrastructure projects across Ethiopia.

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Yosef Tafa Oba

Senior Engineering Geologist | Geotechnical Engineer | Material Engineer

Yosef Tafa Oba is a senior engineering geologist with over 15 years of professional experience in geotechnical investigations, materials engineering, hydrogeology, and engineering geological assessment for major infrastructure projects. His expertise includes geotechnical site investigation, borehole logging, in-situ testing, foundation investigation, construction material sourcing, hydrogeological assessment, and technical reporting for dams, bridges, roads, buildings, and water infrastructure projects.

He holds a Master of Science in Geological Engineering from Addis Ababa University and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Geology from Mekelle University, Ethiopia.

Throughout his career, Yosef has served in senior and technical roles across engineering corporations, road construction companies, geological institutions, and exploration assignments. His experience includes supervision of drilling works, engineering geological and geotechnical mapping, evaluation of borrow areas and quarry sites, laboratory and field testing coordination, slope and landslide assessment, and preparation of factual and interpretive geotechnical reports.

He has contributed to major geotechnical and geological investigation works for dam and infrastructure projects across Ethiopia, including Gindera Dam, Katar Dam, Sego Dam, Kalid-Dijo Dam, Weito Dam, Tams Hydropower Dam, bridge projects, and wastewater treatment plant investigations. His work combines strong field-based investigation skills, technical interpretation, multidisciplinary coordination, and practical support to feasibility and detailed design assignments.

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Bazin Equbay Gebreamlack

Senior Hydraulics Engineer | Dam, Irrigation & Flood Protection Specialist

Bazin Equbay Gebreamlack is a senior hydraulics engineer with more than 15 years of professional experience in hydraulic engineering, dam and irrigation infrastructure, flood protection works, construction supervision, and contract management. His expertise includes feasibility studies, detailed design review, hydraulic analysis, construction supervision, rehabilitation support for dams, and technical coordination of large-scale water infrastructure projects.

He holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with specialization in Hydraulics Engineering from Hawassa University, Ethiopia, and a Bachelor of Science in Hydraulics and Water Resource Engineering from Arba Minch University, Ethiopia.

Throughout his career, Bazin has worked on major projects across Ethiopia, including flood protection works, dam rehabilitation assignments, irrigation systems, airport flood protection, and large-scale dam and canal infrastructure. He has served in key professional roles such as Project Manager and Resident Engineer, contributing to hydraulic review, supervision of construction works, contractor coordination, payment certification, technical reporting, and multidisciplinary project delivery.

He has contributed to important assignments such as the Hawassa Airport Flood Protection Project, Logia Dam and Irrigation Project, Legedadi and Dire Dam Rehabilitation Project, Chaka Dam Project, Suela Dam and Irrigation Project, and Kuraz Irrigation and Sugar Development Project. His professional work combines sound hydraulic engineering judgment with practical field-based experience in supervision, design follow-up, and infrastructure implementation.

Bazin Equbay Gebreamlack’s profile is especially relevant to dam engineering, irrigation systems, flood protection structures, hydraulic infrastructure review, and site-based project management. His experience supports the delivery of practical, technically sound, and well-coordinated water infrastructure projects.

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