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Name: Tesfahun Belay Mihrete
Date of birth: 18/01/1996 Nationality: Ethiopian
Phone number: (+251) 947201936 (Mobile) Email address: tesfahunbelay2010@gmail.com
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Address: Bahir Dar University P.O. Box 5501, Tel: +251 583 20 9653 Fax: +251
583 20 60 94 Ba, 5501, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia (Home)
WORK EXPERIENCE
27/04/2022 – CURRENT Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
LECTURER BAHIR DAR UNIVERSITY
• Developing course syllabi and lesson plans
• Delivering lectures or leading class discussions
• Assigning and grading assignments, exams, and projects
• Providing feedback to students on their performance
• Holding office hours to meet with students outside of class
• Conducting research in their field of expertise
• Provide community services
• Participating in departmental meetings and committees
• Mentoring and advising students
26/11/2019 – 26/04/2022 Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
GRADUATE ASSISTANT - II BAHIR DAR UNIVERSITY
• Assisting with grading assignments, tests, or other student work
• Conducting research and literature reviews for faculty members
• Helping professors with course preparation, such as creating presentations or organizing materials
• Providing support during lectures or class discussions
• Assisting with administrative tasks, such as preparing class schedules or maintaining student records
• Participating in faculty meetings or other departmental activities
• Assisting with student advisement or mentoring
• Performing other duties as assigned by the supervising faculty member
22/10/2018 – 26/11/2019 Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
GRADUATE ASSISTANT - I BAHIR DAR UNIVERSITY
• Assisting with grading assignments, tests, or other student work
• Conducting research and literature reviews for faculty members
• Helping professors with course preparation, such as creating presentations or organizing materials
• Providing support during lectures or class discussions
• Assisting with administrative tasks, such as preparing class schedules or maintaining student records
• Participating in faculty meetings or other departmental activities
• Assisting with student advisement or mentoring
• Performing other duties as assigned by the supervising faculty member
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue(s): AMHARIC
Other language(s): ENGLISH
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
02/01/2020 – 01/05/2022 Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
MASTER OF SCIENCE Bahir Dar University
Horticulture is the art and science of the development, sustainable production, marketing, and use of high-value, intensively cultivated food (fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, condiments, coffee, and tea) and ornamental plants and their post-harvest management.
Address 6000: Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia, 6000, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia Website www.bdu.edu.et Field of study Horticulture Final grade 3.88 Type of credits The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) Number of credits 34 Thesis Excellent
29/10/2014 – 25/06/2018 Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Bahir Dar University
Plant science is a field of study that focuses on the production, management, protection, improvement, and marketing of plants and their products. It involves various disciplines such as plant physiology, genetics, breeding, pathology, entomology, soil science, horticulture, and agronomy.
Address6000: Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia, 6000, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia Website www.bdu.edu.et Field of study Plant Sciences Final Grade 4.0 Type of credits The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) Number of credits180 Thesis A+
01/12/2015 – 01/07/2016 Sapir, Israel
INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA Arava International Center for Agricultural Training
General agriculture refers to the overall practice of cultivating land, raising livestock, and producing crops for food, fiber, fuel, and other resources. It encompasses a wide range of agricultural activities, including crop production, animal husbandry, agribusiness, agricultural engineering, and sustainable farming practices.
Address AICAT, 86825 Sappir, Hadarom, Israel, 86825, Sapir, Israel Website http://www.aicat-arava.com/
Field of study General Agriculture
Thesis The Effect of Grafting Eggplant and Tomato on the Yield of Eggplant (Solanum melongena) 03/01/2022 – 25/08/2022 Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
HIGHER DIPLOMA PROGRAM IN TEACHING Bahir Dar University
Website www.bdu.edu.et
01/03/2024 – 25/03/2024 Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
MASTER CLASS TRAINING (MCT) IN ONLINE TEACHING Bahir Dar University in collaboration with Arizona State University
Website www.bdu.edu.et and www.asu.edu respectively 26/09/2012 – 23/06/2014 Melkam Werer, Afar
THE ETHIOPIAN UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE Melka Werer Secondary and
Preparatory School
26/09/2010 – 19/06/2012 Melkam Werer, Afar, Ethiopia
THE ETHIOPIAN GENERAL SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE Melka Werer Secondary and
Preparatory School
31/12/2018 – 09/01/2019 Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
CERTIFICATE Amhara Regional Agricultural Research Institute
AddressH9PC+37H, Magdala Rd, Bahir Dar, 100, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia Field of study Research Methodology
28/02/2021 – 09/03/2021 Rehovot, Israel
CERTIFICATE CultivAid
Address Weitz Building, Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment by Robert H. Smith 7610001, Israel , 7610001, Rehovot, Israel
Website https://www.cultivaid.org/ Field of study The Science of Agriculture STEM Curriculum course for Trainers 07/01/2022 – 14/01/2022 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
CERTIFICATE Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA)
Strawberry fruit cultivation practices
AddressMicky Leyland Avenue on the Road to Atlas Hotel, NB Business Center; 6th floor; Room # 603, 1000, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
DIGITAL SKILLS
Statstical analysis softwares: R, SAS, Asreml Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Facebook, Google ArcGIS Desktop (ArcView ) 9.3.1 End Note 2019 Good command of academic writing tools Citavi Mendeley google docs and Research gate SCI-HUB
HONOURS AND AWARDS
25/06/2018
Trophy winner – Bahir Dar University
During every graduation ceremony at the university level, the trophy is awarded to the outstanding student of their batch, recognizing their exceptional academic performance and contributions to the university community. This prestigious honor highlights their dedication and excellence throughout their academic journey.
28/06/2018
Gold medalist – Bahir Dar University
The gold medalist is the top-scoring student of his/her batch during every graduation ceremony awarded at the college level.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Prof. Melkamu Alemayehu Workie Professor in Horticulture and Chair of Vegetable Research Group
Prof. Melkamu Alemayehu Workie taught me postgraduate courses and supervised my master's thesis work and therefore, he can testify to my competency.
Email Melkamu.Alemayehu1@bdu.edu.et Phone (+251) 911406594
Dr. Yayeh Bitew Bantie Assistant Professor in Agronomy
Dr. Yayeh Bitew Bantie taught me undergraduate courses and supervised my research work and therefore, he can testify to my competency.
Email Yayeh.Bitew@bdu.edu.et Phone (+251) 922608234
PUBLICATIONS
2024
Applications of biotechnology for enhancing the shelf life of horticultural crops
Published by the prestigious John Wiley and Sons Ltd
2023
Effects of nitrogen application and intra-row spacing on growth and yield of baby corn in north-west Ethiopia.
Published by the prestigious Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, Elsevier B.V.
ACADEMIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
01/06/2024 – 27/07/2024
Reviewing Journal Articles
I served as a peer reviewer for the Asian Journal of Agriculture, published by the Asian Society of Agriculture and Rural Development (ASARD).
Link https://smujo.id/aja/reviewers/certificate/tbelay1
15/04/2024 – 26/04/2024
Reviewing Journal Articles
I served as a reviewer for Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment, published by the American Society of Agronomy, the Crop Science Society of America, and the Soil Science Society of America.
01/09/2024 – 11/09/2024
Reviewing Journal Articles
I served as a reviewer for the Journal of Scientific Research and Reports.
Link https://dashboard.peerreviewcentral.com/user/show-pdf/134534
MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Course chair
I have been serving as course chair of Protected Horticultural Crops Production, in the Department of Horticulture, since May 15, 2023.
Mentor/Advisor
I have been serving as a mentor for Horticulture students of Bahir Dar University Since November 12, 2022.
PROJECTS
03/01/2023 – CURRENT
Introducing, Demonstration and Promoting of Low Cost, Environmentally Friendly Post-harvest Storage Technologies for Vegetable Crops for Food and Nutrition Security and Storage Loss Reduction for small scale farmers, Zenzelma, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
01/01/2022 – CURRENT
Exploring the Genetic Basis of Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Associated Agronomic and Physiological Traits of Potato to Develop N Use Efficient Potato Varieties
CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS
29/05/2023 – 30/05/2023 Zenzelima Campus, Bahir Dar University
Research and Policy Innovations for Food Systems Transformations in Ethiopia
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia held its 10 th National and the 1st International Conference under the theme of “Research and Policy Innovations for Food Systems Transformations in Ethiopia” at Zenezelma Campus from May 29-30, 2023. I participated as a rapporteur in the parallel sessions.
Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Friday Seminars
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at Bahir Dar University in Ethiopia conducts seminars every Friday on various themes. I have actively participated in these seminars and gained valuable insights. Furthermore, I have had the opportunity to present on topics such as "Biotechnology for enhancing the shelf life of horticultural crops."
20/08/2022 Bahir Dar University
Blue Economy
Renowned experts delivered a seminar on the Blue economy and sustainable use of water resources for economic development at Wisdom Hall, Bahir Dar University.