Professor Yali Woyessa has been involved in teaching and research in higher education institutions for more than 30 years. He holds a PhD degree from the University of Free State in South Africa and MSc from SupAgro (formerly ENSAM) in France. In addition, he has obtained two more Masters degrees (MA in Higher Education Studies and MBA) from the University of Free State. His research interest includes water resources management, hydrology, water security, land water linkages and climate change. He currently serves as Assistant Dean for Research, Innovation and Engagement in the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology at the Central University of Technology, Free State, in South Africa.