Takele Nikus | Agricultural Policy | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 07/02/202407/02/2024 by ScienceFather

Mr Takele Nikus | Agricultural Policy | Best Researcher Award

PhD Student and Associate Researcher at Takele Abdisa Nikus, Ethiopia

Mr. Takele is a dedicated and accomplished PhD student in Economics at Addis Ababa University, specializing in Development Economics. With a master’s degree in Economics (Economic Policy Analysis) from the same university and a bachelor’s degree in Economics with honors from Ambo University, he has a strong academic background.

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📚 Education:

MSc in Economics (Economic Policy Analysis) from Addis Ababa University (2017)
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Ambo University (2013)

👨‍💼 Work Experience:

Associate Researcher at Policy Studies Institute since January 2022
Research Assistant at Policy Studies Institute from August 2020 to January 2022
Lecturer at Ambo University from September 2013 to August 2020

🌱 Networks and Memberships:

Active involvement in various associations, including being President of AU-SEA, a member of Oromia regional Development association, and Vice Chairperson of Addis Ababa University Postgraduate Students Christian Fellowship

Research Focus 🌾🔬

📊 Mr. Takele’s research spans diverse economic dimensions, delving into the intricacies of tax reform, currency devaluation, and gender gaps in agricultural productivity. His work explores the far-reaching implications of policy changes, employing advanced models like Recursive Dynamic Computable General Equilibrium Analysis. 🏠 In the realm of household decision-making, he investigates determinants of energy choices and cooking fuel preferences in the West Shoa Zone, specifically in Ambo Town. This holistic approach combines macroeconomic insights with a focus on the household level, shedding light on both national economic structures and localized dynamics. 🌐 The varied research areas showcase Mr. Takele’s commitment to understanding and contributing to Ethiopia’s economic development from both macro and micro perspectives.

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Muez Berhe Gebremedhin | Food Security

Posted on 15/12/202315/12/2023 by ScienceFather

Dr Muez Berhe Gebremedhin: Leading Researcher in Food Security

Associate researcher at Oil Crop Research Institute, China

🌱🔬 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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🎓 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)

💼Professional 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)

👨‍🏫 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. 🌱🔍

Research Focus 🌾🔬

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. 🌱👨‍🔬

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FRANK IDAN | Animal Nutrition

Posted on 15/12/202315/12/2023 by ScienceFather

🏆 Dr FRANK IDAN: Leading Research in Animal Nutrition

LECTURER at KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Ghana

🌟Dr. 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.📝

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🎓 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

💼 Employment History:

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

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience:

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

📝 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.

🏆 Awards and Achievements:

🌍 World’s Poultry Congress Grant:
- Awarded GHȻ 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 – 11th, 2022).
🎓 Graduate Student Council Travel Award:
- Received a travel grant of $400 for delivering an oral presentation at the IPPE 2019 in February 2019.
🌟 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. 🏅📚

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. 🌾🔬

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