Mulugeta Kibret Azene

FULL NAME: Mulugeta Kibret Azene

OFFICE ADDRESS:  Science College,  Department of Biology, Peda Campus

E-MAIL ADDRESS: mulugtanuig@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Degree

Institution

Date

BSc

Asmara University

August, 1986

MSc

Addis Ababa Universit

December, 1991

PhD

Karl-Franzense University of Graz, Austria

 

September, 1999

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

  • Academic and Research Vice President, Bahir Dar University, December 2008 – February 2010,  Bahir Dar University
  • Dean, Faculty of Education, (October 2003 – March 2007), Bahir Dar University
  • Head, Department of Biology, (October 1999- January 2001),  Bahir Dar University

AWARDS AND HONORS 

Development Innovative Fund (DIF) from the World Bank

International Foundation for Science (IFS)

Best researcher of the year 2013 and 2014, Science College, Bahir Dar University

 

UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:

No

Committee/ Study group Assignments

Dates

1

Member of Research Committee, Science College

September 2011-2015

2

Member of BPR Design Team Plan, Budget and Finance Business Process, Bahir Dar University

September 2007- August  -2008

3

Member of National Task Force for Graduate Expansion, Bahir Dar University

September 2007-August 2008

4

Chair, Senate Legislation Drafting Committee, Bahir Dar University

May 2011 to February 2012

TRAINING OF GRADUATE STUDENTS

  1. Fantahun  Biadglign and Mulugeta Kibret. 2007. Assessment of physicochemical and bacteriological quality of bottled drinking water in three sites of Amhara Regional State, Addis Ababa University.
  2. Habtamu Terefe and Mulugeta Kibret. 2008.  Assessment of voluntary counseling and testing centers in Bahir Dar: Provision, readiness, opportunities  and challenges of integrating family planning services to VCT setting, Bahir Dar University.
  3. Getachew Debas and Mulugeta Kibret. 2010.Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of Shigella species among diarrheal patients at Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, North West Ethiopia, Bahir Dar University
  4. Kinetibeb Belay and Mulugeta Kibret. 2010. Bacteriological analysis of water from hand-dug wells in peri urban areas of Bahir  Dar, Bahir Dar University
  5. Mersha Minwuyelet and Mulugeta Kibret. 2010.  Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria isolated from diarrheal patient in Bahir Dar, June, 2010,  Bahir Dar University.
  6. Milkiyas Tabor and Mulugeta Kibret. 2010. Microbiological and physico-chemical analysis of drinking water in relation to sanitation and hygienic practices of consumers in Bahir Dar Town, Bahir Dar University.
  7. Abdurkadir Sulatn and Mulugeta Kibret. 2011. Microbiological Quality and Safety of Ergo (A traditional fermented milk)  Collected from Bahir Dar Town, Bahir Dar University.
  8. Alemayehu Getahun and Mulugeta Kibret. 2011. Microbiological quality of street-vended meat sauce in Bahir Dar Town, Bahir Dar University.
  9. Afaw Gebre and Mulugeta Kibret. 2011. Microbiological quality of Lettuce and Green Peppers Sold in Bahir-Dar Town, Bahir Dar University.
  10. Mastewal Balew and Mulugeta Kibret. 2011. Microbiological quality of selected ready- to- eat Spaghetti and Spaghetti Sauce in Bahir Dar Town, Bahir Dar University.
  11. Mesfin Angaw and Mulugeta Kibret. 2011. Microbiological quality and safety of Sambusa and Fried Fish in Bahir Dar town, Bahir Dar University.
  12. Rahel Gebeyehu and Mulugeta Kibret. 2011. Microbiological and physico-chemical analysis of compost in Bahir Dar town, 2011, Bahir Dar University.
  13. Hunduma Tola and Mulugeta Kibret. 2011. Microbiological quality and safety of fresh juice in Bahir Dar, Bahir Dar University.
  14. Ayrikim Adugna and Mulugeta Kibret. 2012. Prevalence and antimicrobiogram of diarreagenic E. coli isolated from under five children with acute diarrhea in Bahir Dar, Bahir Dar University.
  15. Belete Assefa and Mulugeta Kibret. 2012. Isolation, characterization, and antimicrobial susceptibility of bacterial uropathogens from urinary tract infections at Felege Hiwot referral hospital in Bahir Dar, Bahir Dar University.
  16. Gebremariam Yemane and Mulugeta Kibret. 2012. Prevalence and Antimicrobiogram of Salmonella spp. from under five children with acute diarrhea in Bahir Dar, Bahir Dar University.
  17. Maritu Admasu and Mulugeta Kibret. 2012. Prevalence and Antimicrobiogram of Shigella spp.  isolated from under five children with acute diarrhea in Bahir Dar, Bahir Dar University.
  18. Million Tadesse and Mulugeta Kibret. 2012. Microbiological quality and safety of ready to eat gibto (Lupinus albus) in Bahir Dar town, Bahir Dar University.
  19. Yibeltal Derib and Mulugeta Kibret. 2012.  Bacteriological and physicochemical quality of borehole drinking water in Bahir Dar, Bahir Dar University.
  20. Adanech Assegu and Mulugeta Kibret. 2012.  The bacteriological quality of meat and cutting board surfaces in Butcher shop, Bahir Dar town, Bahir Dar University.
  21. Asmamaw Leul and Mulugeta Kibret. 2012.  The bacteriological quality and safety of freshly squeezed mango and pineapple juices served in Juice houses of Bair Dar town,
  22. Kindu Alem and Mulugeta Kibret. 2012.  Bacteriological and physicochemical quality of drinking water  and hygienic practices of consumers in Woreta town, Bahir Dar University.
  23. Mekonnen Belay and Mulugeta Kibret. 2012. Antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria from clinical sources sent to Dessie regional health research laboratory, Bahir Dar University.
  24. Negatu Tsega and Mulugeta Kibret. 2012. Bacteriological and physicochemical quality of drinking water in and around Aykel, Bahir Dar University.
  25. Tenaw Yewerew and Mulugeta Kibret. 2012. Antibiogram of bacteria isolated from clinical sources at Debre Markos referral hospital, Bahir Dar University.
  26. Wondu Admasu and Mulugeta Kibret. 2012. Assessment and management of mango anthracnose (Colletotrichum gloeosporarioides) in Benshangul Gumuz Region Pawi District, Bahir Dar University.
  27. Workie Dessie and Mulugeta Kibret. 2012. The bacteriological quality and safety of freshly squeezed mango and pineapple juices served in Juice houses of Bair Dar town,
  28. Yohannes Hagos and Mulugeta Kibret, 2012. The bacteriological quality and safety of food at Felege Hiwot referral hospital and Bahir Dar University Student’s cafeteria, Bahir Dar University.
  29. Setegn Dessie and Mulugeta Kibret. 2012. Epidemiology and management options of late blight potato caused by Phytophthora infestans on potato (Solanium tuberosum L.) in Chilga, Northwest Ethiopia, Bahir Dar University.
  30. Gizachew Muluneh and Mulugeta Kibret. 2013.  Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Salmonella spp from cattle carcass in Bahir Dar Slaughterhouse, Bahir Dar University.     
  31. Guesh Mulaw and Mulugeta Kibret.  2013.  Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Salmonella spp. from Lactating Cows in Dairy Farms of Bahir Dar Town, Bahir Dar University.
  32. Melkam Desalegn and Mulugeta Kibret. 2013.  Bacteriological and Physicochemical Quality of Swimming Pool Water in Bahir Dar, Bahir Dar University.
  33. Mohammed Tesfaye and Mulugeta Kibret. 2013. Bacteriological Quality of Street vended ready to Eat Legume and Vegetable Based Food in Bahir Dar Town, Bahir Dar University.  
  34. Gedefaw   Misganaw and Mulugeta Kibret. 2013.  Bacteriological Quality and Safety of Cake in Bahir Dar Town .
  35. Kassahun Taye and Mulugeta Kibret. 2013.  Bacterial uropathogens and their antibiotic susceptibility patterns at Dessie Regional Health Laboratory.
  36. Andualem Anley and Mulugeta Kibret. 2013.  Assessment of the bacterial quality of green pepper cultivated on Ardi River Chagni town.
  37. Wubejig Abebaw and Mulugeta Kibret. 2013. Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori and associated risk associated  in Debretabor General Hospital
  38. Elsabet Ferede and Mulugeta Kibret. 2013. Bacteriological Quality and Safety of Cake sold in cafes of Bahir Dar Town
  39. Eyob Amsalu and Mulugeta Kibret. 2013. Assessment and management options of  mango  Anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum  gloeosporioides on Mango (Mangifera indica L.)  crop and postharvest fruit around Bahir Dar town                               
  40. Belsty Tilahun and Mulugeta Kibret. 2013. Prevalence of Opportunistic bacterial infections among HIV patients at Debre Markos  Referral Hospital.
  41. Biniyam Yemane and Mulugeta Kibret. 2014. The bacteriological Quality and safety of street vended sprouted faba bean (Vicia faba) in Bahir Dar town.
  42. Misrak  Neway and Mulugeta Kibret.  2014. Bacterial etiologies and Antibiotic Susceptibility profiles from  urinary tract infections Among Diabetic Patients at Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital.
  43. Enbakum  Menelik and Mulugeta Kibret. 2014. Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility  of Bacterial Uropathogens from Debre Markos Referral Hospital
  44. Birhanu Fanta and Mulugeta Kibret. 2014. The bacterial quality and safety of fresh and packed mango juice from Bahir Dar.
  45. Efrem Derib and Mulugeta Kibret. 2014. The bacteriological quality and safety of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) purchased from  local markets found in Bahir Dar town.
  46. Wondimu Adinew and Mulugeta Kibret. 2014. Mycobacterium tuberculosis from Nigist Eleni Hospital, Hossana
  47. Getahun Tsegasew and Mulugeta Kibret. 2014. The bacterial quality and safety of  Fresh and Packed Pineapple Juice from Bahir Dar.
  48. Hareguwa Teshome and Mulugeta Kibret. 2014. The bacteriological and safety of homemade yoghurt  (Ergo) from restaurants and cafeterias in Bahir Dar town.
  49. Melkamnesh Azage and Mulugeta Kibret. 2014. The bacteriological and safety of homemade yoghurt  (Ergo) from restaurants and cafeterias in Bahir Dar town.
  50. Desalegn Bekeno and Mulugeta Kibret. 2014. The bacterial quality and safety of Bonbolinofrom Bahir Dar.
  51. Muchei shiferaw. and Mulugeta Kibret. 2015 .The microbial quality of fruits used for preparation of freshly squeezed juices from juice houses in Bahir Dar.
  52. Misganaw Liyew  and Mulugeta Kibret. 2015. The bacteriological quality and safety of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) grown with lake Tana water in Bahir Dar.
  53. Denekew Temesgen and Mulugeta Kibret. 2015. The bacteriological quality and safety of green pepper (Capsicum annum) and tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) irrigated with Abay river water in Bahir Dar.

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES 

No

Course Title and Code

Academic Year

1

Environmental Microbiology, Biol 652

2009/10 - Present

2

Biology of Pathogenic Microorganisms, Biol 653

2009/10 - Present

3

Food Microbiology, Biol 656

2009/10 - Present

4

Microbial Physiology,  Biol 651

2009/10 - Present

5

Applied Microbiology, Biol 541

2012/13-Present

6

Research Methods and Scientific Writing, Biol 608

2011/12

7

Advanced Food Microbiology, Ftpe 6113 

2012/13, 2013/2014

8

Environmental Microbiology, Cheg 6221

2012/13, 2013/2014

9

Advanced Microbiology, Biol. 541

2007/08-2008/09

10

Methods of Teaching Biology, Biol602

2009/10

11

General Microbiology, Biol. 342

2004/5-2008/09

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES (if any) chronological

Member of the Biological Society of Ethiopia

Member of the Ethiopian Public Health Association

Member of Ethiopia Society for Microbiology

OFFICE AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIE      

PUBLICATIONS

  1. Mulugeta Kibret, Walter Somitsch and Karl-Heinz Robra (2000).  Characterization of a phenol degrading mixed microbial population by enzyme assays.  Water Research. 34 (4): 1127-1134.
  2. Mulugeta Kibret, Walter Somitsch and Karl-Heinz Robra. (2001). Enzyme activity profile of activated sludge with foaming incident. Journal of Civil Engineering of Jomo Kenyatta University. 6:1-12.
  3. Mulugeta Kibret.(2003). Reproductive Health Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on                       

Among High School Students in Bahir Dar. African Journal  of Reproductive Health. 7 (2): 39-45.

  1. Mulugeta Kibret. (2004). Clients' Perspective on the Quality of Family planning Service Delivery in Bahir Dar.  Journal of Technology, Education and Sustainable Development of Bahir Dar University. 2 (2): 29-36.
  2. Johnson, M. Berhanu Abraha, Mulugeta Kibret, Eyayu Molla and Manickam, V.S. (2005). Regeneration from Callus Cultures of Rhinacathus Nasutus L. Kurtz. Eth. J. Sci. and Technology. 1 (1): 17-24.
  3. Fantahun Biadglegne , Mulugeta  Kibret, Belay Tessema, Bayeh Abera, Kahsay Hiruy, Belay Anagaw and Andargachew . (2009). Physicochemical and bacteriological quality of bottled drinking water in three sites of Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia. Ethiopian Medical Journal 47(4):277-284.
  4. Mulugeta Kibret and Bayeh Abera. (2010). Antimicrobial resistance trend of bacteria from clinical isolates: An 8-year retrospective study at Dessie Regional Laboratory, Northeast Ethiopia.  Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Journal. 28 (1): 39-46.
  5.  Milkiyas Tabor, Mulugeta Kibret and Bayeh Abera. (2011). Bacteriological and physicochemical quality of drinking water and hygiene-sanitation practices of the consumers in Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia. Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences.  21(1):19-24.
  6.  Mulugeta Kibret and Bayeh Abera. (2011). Antimicrobial susceptibility patters of E. coli from clinical sources in Northeast Ethiopia.  African Health Sciences. 11(S1): S40 - S45.
  7. Getachew Debas, Mulugeta Kibret, Fantahun Biadglegne  and Bayeh Abera. (2011) Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Shigella spp at Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. Ethiopian Medical Journal.49 (3):249-255.
  8. Mulugeta Kibret and Bayeh Abera. (2011). Bacteriology and antibiogram of pathogens from wound infections at Dessie  Laboratory, North East Ethiopia. Tanzania Journal of Health Research. 13(4): (http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/thrb.v13i4.2).
  9. Bayeh Abera and Mulugeta Kibret. (2011). Bacteriology of Chronic Suppuratives Otitis Media    at Dessie Regional Laboratory. Ethiopian Journal of Health Development. 25 (2): 161-167.
  10. Mulugeta Kibret and Bayeh Abera. (2012). The sanitary conditions of food service establishments and food safety knowledge and practices of food handlers in Bahir Dar town. Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences. 22 (1):243-251.
  11. Silabat Melkau, Mulugeta Kibret, Bayeh Abera, Solomon Gebre-Sellassie. (2012) Antibiogram of nosocomial urinary tract infections in a referral hospital from Ethiopia. African Health Sciences. 12 (2): 133- 138.
  12. Bayeh Abera, Atnaf Alem, Ambahun Chernet, Mulugeta Kibret (2012) The Reference Values of Immunological and Haematological Tests for Apparently Healthy HIV-Negative Adults in Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia.  Ethiopian Journal of Health Development. 26 (3): 152-159.
  13. Asmamaw Leul and Mulugeta Kibret (2012) Bacteriological Safety of Freshly Squeezed Mango and Pineapple Juices Served in Juice Houses of Bahir Dar Town, Northwest Ethiopia. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research. 6 (1): 24-35.
  14. Mulugeta Kibret  and Million Tadesse (2013). The bacteriological safety and antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria isolated from street-vended white lupin (Lupinus albus) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.   Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences. 23 (1):19-26.
  15. Munees Ahemad, Mulugeta Kibret. (2013).  Recent Trends in Microbial Biosorption of Heavy Metals: a Review.  Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.  1(1): 11-18.
  16. Negatu Tsega,  Samuel Sahile, Mulugeta Kibret and Bayeh Abera.(2013). Bacteriological and Physico-chemical quality of drinking water sources in a rural community of Ethiopia. African Health Sciences. 13 (4): 1147-1152.
  17. Mulugeta Kibret and  Bayeh Abera. (2014). Prevalence and antibiogram of bacterial isolates from Urinary tract infections at Dessie Health Research Laboratory, Ethiopia. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine. 4 (2): 164-168.
  18. Munees Ahemad and Mulugeta Kibret. (2014). Mechanisms and applications of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria: current perspective. Journal of King Saud University - Science. 26 (1): 1-20.
  19. Wondu Admasu, Samuel Sahile and Mulugeta Kibret (2014). Assessment of potential antagonists against anthracnose (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides) disease for mango (Mangifera indica L.) in north western Ethiopia (Pawe). Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection. 47(18): 2176-2186.
  20. Bayeh Abera and Mulugeta Kibret. (2013). Azithromycin, Fluoroquinolone and Chloramphenicol Resistance of Non-Chlamydia Conjunctival Bacteria in Rural Community, Ethiopia. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 62 (2): 236-239.
  21.  Wubejig Abebaw Mulugeta Kibret and Bayeh Abera. (2014). Prevalence and risk factors of H. Pylori in dyspeptic patents.  Asian Pacific Journal Cancer Prevention. 15 (11): 4459-4463.
  22. Bayeh Abera, Mulugeta Kibert, Goraw Goshu, and Mulat Yimer (2014).  Bacterial quality of drinking water sources and antimicrobial resistance profile of Enterobacteriaceae in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia. Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development.  4(3)፡384-390.
  23. Bayeh Abera Mulugeta Kibret and Wondemagegn Mulu. (2014).  Knowledge and beliefs on antimicrobial resistance among physicians and nurses in Amhara Region, Ethiopia. BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology.  15:26
  24. Rahel Gebeyehu and  Mulugeta Kibret. (2013). Microbiological and Physico-chemical Analysis of Compost and its Effect on the Yield of Kale (Brassica oleracea) in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.  Ethiopian Journal of Sciences and Technology. 6 (2): 93-101.
  25. Gizachew Muluneh and Mulugeta Kibret. (2015). Salmonella spp. and risk factors for the contamination of slaughtered cattle carcass from a slaughterhouse Bahir Dar Town, Ethiopia. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease.  5(2): 130-135.
  26. Bayeh Abera, Yohanes zenebe, Wondemagegn Mulu, Mulugeta Kibret and Getachew Kashu (2014). Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C viruses and risk factors in HIV infected children at Felgehiwot referral hospital, Ethiopia. BMC Research Notes. 7:838
    DOI: 10.1186/1756-0500-7-838.
  27. Ayrikim Adugna, Mulugeta Kibret, Bayeh Abera, Melaku Adal, and Endalkachew Nibret (2015). Antibiogram of E. coli -serotypes isolated from children aged fewer than five with acute diarrhea in Bahir Dar Town. African Health Sciences. 15(2):647-682.
  28. Maritu Admassu, Gebremariam Yemane, Mulugeta Kibret, Bayeh Abera, Endalkachew Nibret and Melaku Adal. (2015). Prevalence and antibiogram of Shigella and Salmonella spp. from under five children with acute diarrhea in Bahir Dar Town. Ethiopian Journal of Sciences and Technology. 8 (1): 27-35.
  29. Ibrahim Mohammed, Endalkachew Nibret, Mulugeta Kibret, Bayeh Abera, Melaku Adal (2016). The prevalence of intestinal protozoan infections and possible risk factors in diarrheic children aged below five years in Bahir Dar town, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. Ethiopian Journal of Sciences and Technology 9: 15-30.
  30. Bayeh Abera, Mulugeta Kibret, Wondemagegn Mulu (2016). Extended-Spectrum beta (β)-Lactamases and Antibiogram in Enterobacteriaceae from Clinical and Drinking Water Sources from Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia PLoS ONE 11(11): 0166519.doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0166519.
  31. Darge WA, Woldemariam SS and Azene MK. (2016). Survey of anthracnose (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides) on mango (Mangifera indica) in North West Ethiopia Plant Pathology and. Quarantine. 6: 181–189.

 

MAJOR RESEARCH INTERESTS

Public health microbiology, Food Microbiology and  Aquatic Ecology.