Muez Berhe Gebremedhin | Food Security

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Dr Muez Berheย ย Gebremedhin: Leading Researcher in Food Security
Associate researcher atย ย Oil Crop Research Institute,ย China

๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ”ฌ Dr. Muez Berhe G/medhin is a seasoned Plant Breeder and Seed Scientist from Ethiopia, born on September 11th, 1980. With a PhD in Plant Breeding and Seed Systems from Mekelle University, his academic journey also includes a Master’s in Biology from Bahir Dar University and a Bachelor’s in Biology minor Chemistry.

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๐ŸŽ“ Education:

PhD: Plant Breeding and Seed System, Mekelle University, Ethiopia (2016-2023).Master: Biology, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar (2006-2008).Bachelor: Biology minor Chemistry, Bahir Dar University (2000-2003).HSSS: Humera Senior Secondary School (1997-1999)

๐Ÿ’ผProfessional Experience:

PhD Candidate: Plant Breeding and Seed, Mekelle University (2016-2023).Plant Protection/Entomology Researcher: Humera Agricultural Research Centre (2008-2016).Post-harvest and Storage Pest Management Specialist: Humera Agricultural Research Centre (2016-Present).Teacher: Humera Preparatory School (Full-time), Greenwich College (Part-time)

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ Work Activities:
  • Conducting research to improve sesame value chain and promote new technologies.
  • Collaborating with Wageningen University & Research for sustainable sesame production.

Muez Berhe is a dedicated Plant Breeder and Seed Scientist contributing to the growth of the sesame sector, improving farmer income, and promoting sustainable agriculture. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ”

Research Focus ๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Muez Berhe’s research encompasses a diverse range of agricultural studies, prominently focusing on the impact of storage technologies on insect pests, post-harvest losses, and seed quality in crops like chickpea and sesame. His investigations delve into insect population density, species composition, and associated losses in chickpea seeds, as well as the effects of storage duration and technologies on pest infestations in sesame seeds. Additionally, he has contributed significantly to the understanding of the genome of Sesamum indicum and the biology of pests affecting sesame fields. Berhe’s work bridges genetics, agronomy, and post-harvest management for sustainable crop production. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ

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FRANK IDAN | Animal Nutrition

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๐Ÿ† Dr FRANK IDAN: Leading Research in Animal Nutrition
LECTURER atย ย KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY,ย Ghana

๐ŸŒŸDr. Frank Idan is an accomplished professional in the field of Animal Science, currently serving as a Lecturer in the Department of Animal Science at the Faculty of Agriculture, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi. Holding a Ph.D. in Grain Science (Feed Science and Management) from Kansas State University, USA, his dissertation focused on enhancing the nutrition and growth performance of broilers through feed processing and fiber addition.๐Ÿ“

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๐ŸŽ“ Education:

  • PhD in Grain Science (Feed Science and Management) – Kansas State University, USA, 08/2016-12/2019
  • MPhil. in Animal Science (Animal Nutrition) – University of Ghana, 08/2011-07/2014
  • BSc. (Hons) in Agriculture – University of Cape Coast, 09/2000-06/2004

๐Ÿ’ผ Employment History:

๐Ÿ“… September 2020 to Date: Lecturer at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi ๐Ÿ“… August 2016 to December 2019: Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant, Kansas State University ๐Ÿ“… June 2014 to August 2016: Part-Time Lecturer, University of Cape Coast, Ghana

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ Teaching Experience:

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses in Animal Science Subjects include Feed Analysis, Animal Nutrition, Poultry Production, Livestock Management, and more

๐Ÿ“ Professional Contributions:

Published in journals like Ghana Journal of Science and Frontiers of Physiology, USA Committee Secretary for Curriculum Review and Animal Feed Science at KNUST Sectional Head for Meat Processing and Cattle Units at KNUST.

๐Ÿ† Awards and Achievements:

  • ๐ŸŒ World’s Poultry Congress Grant:
    • Awarded GHศป 15,000 by the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources to attend and present at the World’s Poultry Congress in Paris, France (August 7th โ€“ 11th, 2022).
  • ๐ŸŽ“ Graduate Student Council Travel Award:
    • Received a travel grant of $400 for delivering an oral presentation at the IPPE 2019 in February 2019.
  • ๐ŸŒŸ AG-Liventis Foundation Scholarship:
    • Honored with a $1,500 scholarship for the Best Project/Research Proposal in Animal Science at the University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, in August 2012.

Dr. Frank Idan’s commitment to research excellence and contributions to the field of Animal Science have been recognized through these prestigious awards and scholarships. ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ“š

Research Focus:

Dr. Frank Idan’s research focuses on enhancing livestock nutrition and growth, with a particular emphasis on broilers and sheep. His studies explore innovative strategies such as supplementing rice straw with fodder tree leaves, evaluating pellet diameter and crumble size effects on broiler performance, and assessing the impact of feeding starter crumbles. Through publications in reputable journals like the Journal of Applied Poultry Research and the European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, Dr. Idan contributes valuable insights to the field of animal science. His dedication to improving feed processing and fiber addition underscores his commitment to advancing sustainable and efficient livestock production. ๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ”ฌ

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