Bayuh Asmamaw Hailu
Wollo University, Research center for Inclusive Development in Africa, Addis Ababa University
Research areas: Medicine · Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health · Global Maternal and Child Health · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Public Health and Nutrition
0000-0002-7810-2774
About
Bayuh Asmamaw Hailu is a Statistician and Geospatial Analyst at RIDA and a Monitoring and Evaluation team leader at Wollo University. His research focuses on Bayesian geospatial modeling, machine learning, and small area estimation, with applications to maternal and child health equity in low- and middle-income countries. He has contributed to peer-reviewed publications and develops reproducible R-based workflows integrating Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data, satellite-derived covariates, and disease burden datasets. His work has involved collaborations and support from international health and development organizations, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and UNICEF Ethiopia.
Employment
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Wollo University palnning and budget team leader2024 - Present
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Research center for Inclusive Development in Africa Statistician and Spacial analyst2021 - Present
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Wollo University Planning monitoring and evaluation officer2019 - 2024
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Wollo University Education managment information ystem officer2015 - 2019
Education
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Wollo University Master (second degree)2017 - 2020
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Addis Ababa University First degree2003 - 2007
Projects & Funding
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Complementary feeding and food-group level inequality among Ethiopian children 6-23 months of age (2011-2019) UNICEF Ethiopia
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Subnational mapping of anaemia and aetiologic factors in the West and Central African region MUSKOKA and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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Subnational mapping for targeting anaemia prevention in women of reproductive age in Ethiopia: A coverage-equity paradox UNICEF Ethiopia
Publications (16)
- Time-series prediction of adverse birth outcomes in the U.S. using multilayer perceptron neural networks Save
- Bayesian INLA-SPDE Spatio-Temporal Small-Area Estimates of Under-Five Mortality in Ethiopia (2000–2015): 5 km Mortality Probability and Death Count Surfaces. Save
- Small Area Estimation at 5 km Resolution Using a Reproducible Geospatial Data Framework: General-Purpose Code, Ethiopia-Context Raster (Covariates, Inhabited Areas, Under-Five Population), and Synthetic Data for Censoring-Adjusted Child Survival Analysis Save
- Trends in cancer incidence and mortality in the United States (1999-2021): A retrospective cohort study of health disparities and regional variations Save
- Geospatial distribution and multilevel determinants of inadequate minimum dietary diversity and its consequences for children aged 6–23 months in Sub-Saharan Africa Save
- Adolescent marriage, maternity, and limited access to education in 106 countries: Bayesian analysis of prevalence, trend, and prediction Save
- Machine learning approach and geospatial analysis to determine HIV infection, awareness status, and transmission knowledge among adults in Sub-Saharan Africa Save
- Subnational mapping of anemia and etiologic factors in the West and Central African Region Save
- Trend and principal components of HIV/AIDS among adults in SSA Save
- Mapping, trends, and factors associated with anemia among children aged under 5 y in East Africa Save
- Mapping and determinants of consumption of egg and/or flesh foods and zero vegetables or fruits among young children in SSA Save
- Complementary feeding and food‐group level inequality among Ethiopian children 6–23 months of age (2011–2019) Save
- Subnational mapping for targeting anaemia prevention in women of reproductive age in Ethiopia: A coverage‐equity paradox Save
- Mapping of mothers' suffering and child mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa Save
- Spatial patterns and associated factors of HIV Seropositivity among adults in Ethiopia from EDHS 2016: a spatial and multilevel analysis Save
- Spatial heterogeneity and factors influencing stunting and severe stunting among under-5 children in Ethiopia: spatial and multilevel analysis Save