• Title: Dr.
• Full name: Mengistie Mossie Birhanu
• Nationality: Ethiopian 
• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor in Rural Development
• Current Post: Department Head
• College/institute: College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences 
• Department/Team: Rural Development and Agricultural Extension 
• Field of specialization: Development Studies (Rural Development) 
• Research interest: Market System Resilience Studies, Food and Nutritional Studies, Project Impact Analysis, Farming Systems Analysis, Value Chain Studies, Climate smart agricultural practices adoption
• Publications: more than ten 
• Contact Address: email, mengistiemossie@gmail.com; Tel, +251911581669 
• Curriculum Vitae:  attached

EDUCATION

• PhD in Development Studies from Addis Ababa University, 2018-2021. Dissertation title: Value chain and market analysis of horticultural crops in the Upper-Blue Nile Basin of Ethiopia: participation, market performance, household welfare, and food security impacts. This research was funded by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)/Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Grant Number JPMJSA1601.
• Master of Science Degree (MSc.) in Rural Development from Haramaya University, Ethiopia, 2011-2013. Thesis Title: “Rural Women Participation in Household Farm Management Practices: The Case of Enebsie District, East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia.” Under the supervision of Dr. Jemal Yousuf & Prof. Ranjan K.; Haramaya University, Ethiopia.
• Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc.) in Rural Development & Agricultural Extension from Haramaya University, Ethiopia, 2004-2008.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

• January 2009 to February 2013: Instructor in Mertulemariam Agricultural College, P.O. Box 81, Mertulemariam, Ethiopia.
• March 2013 to August 2015: Lecturer and researcher in the College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, University of Gondar, P.O. Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia.
• August 2015 to present: 
• Assistant professor of Development studies in the College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia.
• Chair/Coordinator of postgraduate programs in Rural Development stream, (January 2022-February 2024).   
• Research council member, in the College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, (January 2022-January 2024). 
• Associate Editor in the Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science (JAES).
• Head of Department of Rural Development & Agricultural Extension in the College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, Bahir Dar University (since Jan 2024).

COURSES TAUGHT

• Taught different courses both for undergraduate and postgraduate students; advised/ supervised both undergraduate and postgraduate students; conducted problem solving socio-economic, environmental and gender sensitive research and community services; designed curricula and execute capacity development activities based on identified needs of key stakeholders.
  • Researcher in Poverty Reduced Sustainably in an Environment of Resilient and Vibrant Economy (PReSERVE) project: a collaboration between Food for the Hungry (FH)-Ethiopia and its partners, RTI International (RTI), funded by USAID.

For undergraduate students (BSc), taught courses like Theories and practices in Rural Development, Farming System Research and Development, Gender in Development, Rural livelihoods and social welfare, Training for development, and Research Method for Social Science.

For post-graduate students (MSc), taught courses like Rural development theories and practices, Development research & scientific paper writing, and Value chain analysis & management. He also supervised more than 4-6 master students’ research per year since 2021.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCES/Local and International

• Researcher in Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS) project. It is a Japanese government program that promotes international joint research. The program is structured as a collaboration between the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
• Researcher in Resilient Agriculture for Inclusive and Sustainable Ethiopian Food Systems (RAISE-FS) funded by the Dutch Embassy in Addis Ababa and hosted by Stichting Wageningen Research Ethiopia based in Addis Ababa, to bring about transformation in the Ethiopian food system.
• Researcher (PI researcher) in Bahir Dar University Mega Project entitled “Nexus between Cooperative Institutions, Farmer Training Centers, and Rural Transformation Centers: Scenarios for Integration in Supporting Farm Households in Ethiopia”.

RESEARCH INTEREST

• Market System Resilience Studies, 
• Food and Nutritional Studies, 
• Project Impact Analysis, 
• Farming Systems Analysis, 
• Value Chain Studies,
• Climate smart agricultural practices adoption

CERTIFICATE RECEIVED

• Master class for Teaching Online (Open edX) from Arizona State University, USA
• STATA and SPSS software skills  
• Advanced qualitative data analysis 
• Project Based Training with Entrepreneurship 
• Operational Research (OR) Protocol Development from university of Gondar 
• Higher diploma as a certified professional teacher educator from Bahir Dar University
• Center of Competence (COC) in Natural Resources Management Extension occupations from Amhara reginal state Bureau of Occupational Competencies 
• Chair the 2^nd African graduate students conference from Bahir Dar University
• External thesis examiner at Stellenbosch University, South Africa
• Effective Teaching Skills (ETS) from Jhpiego/USAID
• General Teaching Methodology (GMT) from Mertulemariam ATVET College 
• Diploma in Basic Computer Skills (Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) from Mertulemariam ATVET College 

SKILLS

• Develop research proposals on thematic areas which are closely related to:
  • Agri-food systems and value chains; impact evaluation studies of development projects   
  • Rural factor (e.g., credit, labor, land); policies, markets, institutions and gender studies
• Design and employ different research methodologies (both quantitative and qualitative); Good knowledge of data collection, recording, analysis and reporting tools.
• Identify the needs and skill gaps of key stakeholders in relation to agricultural technology adoption; and facilitate design and implement capacity building activities; 
• Coordinate planning, monitoring and evaluation activities 
• Group discussion on social issues; the ability to respect people and work.

KEY PUBLICATIONS

Mossie, et al. (2025). Households’ food consumption status and asset accumulation in the context of export market orientation: A case of avocado producers in Ethiopia. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research (Elsevier). 

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2025.101774

Mossie, M. & Tadsa, C. (2024). Small-scale farmers perception, adaptation choices to climate change and existing barriers: evidence from northern Ethiopia. Climate Services (Elsevier). 

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cliser.2024.100517 

Mossie, M., & Elias A. (2024). Dietary diversity and asset accumulation of small-scale farmers: Insights from fruit market orientation contexts in Ethiopia. World Food Policy (Wiley). https://doi.org/10.1002/wfp2.70000 

Mossie, M., Gerezgiher, A., Ayalew, Z., Nigussie, Z., & Elias, A. (2023). Characterization of fruit production and market performance in northwest Ethiopia. CABI Agriculture and Bioscience (Springer). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43170-023-00149-3 

Mossie, M., Gerezgiher, A., Ayalew, Z., & Nigussie, Z. (2021). Welfare impacts of small-scale farmers' participation in apple and mango value chains in Ethiopia. Agrekon (Taylor and Francis). https://doi.org/10.1080/03031853.2021.1926298

Mossie, M., Gerezgiher, A., Ayalew, Z., & Elias, A. (2021). Food security effects of smallholders’ participation in apple and mango value chains in north-western Ethiopia. Agriculture & Food Security (Springer).  https://doi.org/10.1186/s40066-021-00310-z

Mossie, M., Gerezgiher, A., Ayalew, Z., & Nigussie, Z. (2020). Determinants of small-scale farmers’ participation in Ethiopian fruit sector’s value chain. Cogent Food & Agriculture, (Taylor and Francis). https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2020.1842132

Mossie, M. (2023) Theoretical underpinnings of value chain analysis: Review. Sustainable          Development. IntechOpen. Available at:http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.110841Mossie, M. & Belete M. (2015). A review on the role of extension service for agricultural          transformation with particular emphasis on Ethiopia. Global Journal of Agricultural       Economics, Extension, and Rural Development. 

Mossie, M. (2015). Assessment of the extent and level of participation in agricultural activities   among women farmers in Sar Midir District, Ethiopia. Global Journal of Agricultural         Economics, Extension and Rural Development

Berhanu, G. Sinshawa et.al., Mengistie M. Birhanu (2021). Watershed-based soil erosion and sediment yield modeling in the Rib watershed of the Upper Blue Nile Basin,        Ethiopia. Energy Nexus (Elsevier). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nexus.2021.100023

CONFERENCES PARTICIPATION

• Welfare effects of small-scale farmers’ participation in apple and mango value chains in Ethiopia. Presented at the 8^th Annual National Conference, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, 22-23, May 2021.
• Impacts of participation in the fruits value chain on the food security of small-scale growers in Ethiopia: A matching estimator approach. Presented at the 1^st Annual National Conference, Werabe University, Ethiopia, 27-28, May 2021.
• Characterization and market performance of actors in the fruits market chain in the Upper-Blue Nile Basin of Ethiopia. Presented at the 9^th Annual National Conference, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, 04-05, May 2022.
• Food Security Status and Market Resilience of Fruit Producers in Awi-Zone, Ethiopia. Presented at the 10th Annual National Conference, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia, 10-11, April, 2023.

1. Melkamu Alemayehu (Professor), Dean of College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Bahir Dar University, P.O. Box 79, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. 

Cell phone: +251 0911406594; Email: melkalem65@gmail.com

1. Alemu Abate (Ph.D.), Vice Dean for Post graduate, Research and Community Services

College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia

            Cell phone: +251 911 791781; Email: abatalem@yahoo.com

ANNEXES 

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                                                    Date: February 28, 2025 

Mengistie Mossie (PhD)