Industrial Biotechnology Division 

The Division of Industrial Biotechnology at the BDU-IoB is mandated to train high caliber graduate students and researchers in the area of industrial biotechnology. The division is dedicated to conduct cutting-edge research, developing the production of innovative bio-based products, bioprocesses in a cost- and eco-friendly manner and improve the production efficiency of bio-industries with great potential. The division aims to address the country’s bioeconomy gap in bio-industry development with the support of new discoveries and technological enhancement in industrial biotechnology research and innovation areas. 

Research Focus Areas

• Industrial Enzymes and Microbes
• Bio-Pharmaceutical products
• Bio-foods and additives 
• Bio-cosmetics and personal care products
• Biomaterials and Biochemical 
• Bioenergy
• Biofertilizers and Biopesticides

Academic Programs

• Ph.D. in Biotechnology (Industrial Biotechnology)
• MSc in Industrial Biotechnology

Contact person:

Desalegn Adisu Kassie

Head, Industrial Biotechnology Division 

Email: adisudesalegn@gmail.com 

Inst. Email: Desalegn.Adisu@bdu.edu.et

Cell phone: +251989838801