Contributions
Research & Publications
- Led and participated in over 30 applied research projects
- Published widely in reputable international journals
- Research focus includes: Teff, Maize, Barley, Wheat, Potato, Soya bean, Faba bean, and Sorghum
- Key organizer of the first Research and Community Service Farmers Field Day
Collaborations & Projects
- Integrated Seed Sector Development (ISSD) Project
- Funded by: Government of the Netherlands
- Timeline: ~2013–2016
- Roles:
- Facilitated the establishment of seed producer cooperatives
- Supported farmers in Debark, Wegera, West Dembiya, and Gondar Zuria
- Hosted learning visit from Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture
- NORHED II NURTURE Project
- Funded by: Norwegian Government
- Timeline: 2020–2025
- Roles:
- Led multi-college project
- Revised curricula and initiated international student exchanges
- Procured assistive technology (Braille printer)
- Delivered staff capacity-building programs
- Scaling Up Innovative Agricultural Technologies Project
- Timeline: ~2018–2020
- Focus: Empowering marginalized farmers (especially women) in Gondar Zuria
- Promoted: Beekeeping, avocado production, and high-yield rice varieties
Academic and Administrative Contributions
- Taught undergraduate, master’s, and PhD-level courses across disciplines in plant science
- Supervised and examined numerous postgraduate theses
- Led the development and implementation of university-wide assessment reforms, including:
- Continuous assessment systems
- Department-level exam evaluation committees
- Centralized exam scheduling
- Initiated university-recognized best practices to prevent academic dishonesty
- Played a key role in institutional restructuring as:
- First Examination Center Coordinator at Teda Campus (2013–2016)
- Director of Examination Center Directorate (2016–2019)
- Director of Academic Programs Directorate (2019–2020)
- Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs (2020–2021)
Institutional Policies and Document Development
- Led or participated in the development of key institutional documents:
- Comprehensive Examination Guidelines (Chairperson)
- Teda Campus Establishment Committee (Member)
- Research, Community Service, and Technology Transfer Guidelines (Contributor)
- Institutional Quality Award Technical Committee (Member)
