My name is Kassaye, and I am from Ethiopia. I am currently pursuing my PhD under the supervision of Professor Nurit Agam and Dr. Dilia Kool here in Israel. I hold BSc and MSc degrees in Natural Resource Management and Soil Science from the University of Gondar in Ethiopia. For my master’s thesis, I worked on modelling the spatial variability of soil erosion. I served my beloved country as a lecturer for eight years, teaching the fundamentals of soil science. With this long journey in academia, I felt it was time to grow further and serve with greater knowledge and experience. This is how the idea of pursuing a PhD came to me. It was always my aim to go abroad and gain new exposure in the field of science. A friend of mine recommended that I reach out to the Micrometeorology Lab. I quickly searched where this lab was located, and I was overwhelmed when I saw that it was in Israel. I had heard amazing stories about science in Israel and how professors guide students with care and excellence. I felt excited even before contacting Professor Nurit Agam, who leads the lab. I didn’t waste any time—I sent a short and precise email expressing my interest, along with a brief CV. Then I received a request to prepare a short proposal, followed by an interview—and finally, I got accepted.   Currently, I am pursuing my PhD, focusing on a large project that aims to understand the process of vapor movement in deserts. We plan to conduct several field and laboratory experiments to examine the driving processes and governing factors of vapor flow, particularly the movement from the atmosphere to the soil. Our research is being carried out in Israel and Namibia, with the goal of achieving global impact. We have already started working on three objectives simultaneously. By the end of my PhD, we hope to present a clear understanding of how vapor movement functions in desert environments. Feel free to email me if you'd like to connect: [email protected]