Asmeret Asefaw Berhe

Asmeret Asefaw Berhe is the Director of the Office of Science for the U.S. Department of Energy. She holds degrees in Soil and Water Conservation, Political Ecology, and Biogeochemistry. Her research focuses on soil science, global change science, and political ecology, particularly the soil system's role in regulating the Earth's climate and the relationship between the environment and human communities. She has held leadership positions in various scientific organizations and is involved in initiatives promoting equity and inclusion in science. Berhe is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and has received numerous awards for her contributions to the scientific community. 

Asmeret Asefaw Berhe was a participant at the Female Science Talents International Fall Gathering in 2023.