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Mr. Eyob Minbale Assefa
Lecturer, Researcher & Academic Program Leader
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
+251 920 246 626
Eyob.Minbale@BDU.EDU.ET
linkedin.com/in/Eyob-minbale
Professional Profile
Motivated academic, researcher, and industry professional with extensive expertise in postgraduate and research leadership, academic program management, and curriculum development. Adept at faculty mentoring, academic quality assurance, and fostering high-impact collaborations between academia, industry, and professional stakeholders. Brings a strong commercial foundation in fashion merchandising, inventory management, supplier and customer relations, market analysis, costing, and production coordination. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, drive institutional objectives, and execute applied research that bridges theoretical education with real-world industry demands.
Education
M.Sc. in Fashion Technology | Dec 2020 – Aug 2022: Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology (EiTEX), Bahir Dar University | Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
- l Cumulative GPA: 3.91; First Class with Great Distinction.
- l Master’s thesis: "Exploring Ethiopian Consumers’ Purchasing Behavior towards Locally Produced Apparel Products: Using the Extended Theory of Planned Behavior."
B.Sc. in Textile and Apparel Merchandising | Oct 2014 – Jun 2017: Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology (EiTEX), Bahir Dar University | Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
- l Cumulative GPA: 3.76; First Class with Great Distinction.
- l Final project: "Loss Analysis Due to Improper Inventory Management: The Case of Bahir Dar Textile S.C."
Professional Experience
Research and Postgraduate Vice Dean | Feb 2026 – Present: School of Fashion, Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology (EiTEX), Bahir Dar University | Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
- l Provide leadership and strategic direction for research and postgraduate programs.
- l Coordinate and oversee postgraduate academic programs and activities.
- l Promote, coordinate, and monitor research activities across the school.
- l Develop and implement research and postgraduate strategies, policies, and plans.
- l Coordinate postgraduate admission, supervision, progression, and completion.
- l Ensure the quality, relevance, and continuous improvement of postgraduate programs.
- l Coordinate thesis and dissertation supervision, examination, defense, and approval processes.
- l Facilitate research collaboration, partnerships, grant development, and funding opportunities.
- l Promote research publication, innovation, technology transfer, and knowledge dissemination.
- l Support academic staff research capacity building and professional development.
- l Ensure compliance with research ethics, academic regulations, and institutional policies.
- l Monitor research and postgraduate performance and prepare reports.
- l Coordinate research seminars, conferences, workshops, and scholarly events.
- l Represent the School in university research and postgraduate committees and activities.
- l Strengthen partnerships with industry, government, research institutions, and academic organizations.
Head, Textile and Apparel Merchandising Program | Feb 2023 – 2026: School of Fashion, Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology (EiTEX), Bahir Dar University | Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
l Provide academic leadership and strategic direction for the program.
l Develop, oversee, revise, and periodically review the curriculum.
l Ensure academic quality assurance and continuous program improvement.
l Coordinate, supervise, and support faculty members.
l Coordinate academic advising and student support services.
l Represent the program in institutional, professional, and external forums.
l Lead strategic planning and development of program activities.
l Monitor and evaluate academic performance and program outcomes.
l Coordinate examinations, assessment activities, grading, and academic records.
l Support student recruitment, retention, progression, and completion.
l Coordinate internships, practicums, industrial training, and work-integrated learning.
l Oversee accreditation, external reviews, and quality-assurance processes.
l Ensure effective communication, documentation, reporting, and information management.
l Support staff performance appraisal, capacity building, professional development, and career growth.
Lecturer and Researcher | Mar 2019 – Present: Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology (EiTEX), Bahir Dar University | Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
l Deliver lectures, seminars, tutorials, and other instructional activities.
l Conduct and disseminate academic and applied research.
l Support technology transfer and community service initiatives.
l Provide academic advising, mentoring, and student support.
l Contribute to curriculum and course development.
l Develop, revise, and continuously improve curricula, courses, and teaching materials.
l Apply appropriate teaching, learning, and assessment methods.
l Participate in academic quality assurance and program evaluation.
l Participate in staff training, professional development, workshops, and seminars.
l Collaborate with researchers, academic institutions, industry, and professional organizations.
l Contribute to strategic planning and implementation of departmental and institutional goals.
l Participate in academic committees, departmental activities, and institutional governance.
Export Merchandiser | Dec 2018 – Apr 2019: Yirgalem Addis Textile Industry PLC | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
l Managed customer and supplier inquiries and maintained effective business communication.
l Negotiated prices, terms, delivery schedules, and other commercial requirements.
l Maintained professional relationships with buyers, customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
l Received, reviewed, and processed customer orders according to specifications.
l Coordinated orders throughout production and delivery to ensure timely completion.
l Maintained accurate customer, order, production, and shipment records.
l Prepared and maintained production files and order-related documentation.
l Followed up on shipment arrangements to support timely dispatch and delivery.
Market Merchandiser | Jul 2017 – Nov 2018: Almeda Textile PLC | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
l Communicated and coordinated with customers and suppliers.
l Conducted market surveys and identified market opportunities.
l Negotiated prices, terms, and business agreements.
l Prepared product costing and quotations.
l Followed up on production progress and delivery schedules.
l Provided regular customer updates and responded to inquiries.
l Prepared and maintained production files and related documentation.
l Identified and participated in relevant tenders and bidding opportunities.
l Coordinated and followed up on shipment and delivery activities.
Core Skills
Academic & Research Leadership
Academic program management; postgraduate coordination; curriculum development; research coordination; quality assurance; strategic planning.
Fashion & Merchandising
Fashion merchandising; market analysis; inventory management; supplier/customer relations; costing; production and shipment coordination.
Research & Analytical
Research design; analytical thinking; problem solving; SPSS; AMOS.
Professional
Organizational and planning skills; time management; teamwork; communication; decision-making; ability to work under pressure
Certifications & Training
- l Quality Management System based on ISO 9001:2015
- l Computer Maintenance
- l Master Class Training
- l Higher Diploma Program (HDP)
Languages
- l Amharic – Native
- l English – Professional working proficiency
Publications
- 1. Value Chain Competitiveness and Challenges in the Ethiopian Textile and Apparel Industry: A Farm-to-Fashion Perspective.
- 2. Sustainable Supply Chain Transformation in an Emerging Economy: Evidence from Ethiopia’s Textile and Apparel Industry.
- 3. The mediating role of risk management in the relationship between sustainable supply chain management practices and performance. Discover Sustainability, 2026.
- 4. Environmentally-Sustainable Apparel Purchasing Behavior of Ethiopian Consumers: A Model of Extended Theory of Planned Behavior. International Journal of Business Research and Management, 2(5), 2025.
- 5. Sustainable Supply Chain Management Practice of Ethiopian Textile and Apparel Manufacturing Industry. Journal of Engineering, 2024(1), 2137463.
- 6. Workplace ergonomics: A comparative analysis of sitting and standing workstations in Ethiopian garment manufacturing industries. International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics, 12(1), 2025.
- 7. Exploring purchasing behavior of Ethiopian consumers towards locally produced apparel products: An extended model of the theory of planned behavior. Cogent Business & Management, 12(1), 2025, 2503420.
- 8. Toward Sustainable Leather Processing: A Comprehensive Review of Cleaner Production Strategies and Environmental Impacts. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2024(1), 8117915.
- 9. Factors affecting Ethiopian Consumers’ Attitudes towards Purchasing Locally Produced Apparel: An Empirical Study. Journal of Consumer Sciences, 9(2), 2024, 226–246.
- 10. Ethiopian Consumer’s Behavior towards Purchasing Locally Produced Apparel Products: An Extended Model of the Theory of Planned Behavior. Complexity, 2024, 8745919.
Ongoing Research Projects
- l Digital Transformation in the Apparel Industry: Assessing Adoption and Impact among SMEs in Ethiopia.
- l Driving Multidimensional Competitiveness in Ethiopia’s Fashion Industry: The Impact of Lean-Circular Integration and Digital-Operational Agility.
Professional Interests
- l Research and scholarly publication
- l Reading and professional learning
- l Music
- l Community and voluntary activities
- l Supporting others through knowledge sharing and mentoring
References
t Tamrat Tesfaye — Professor; Scientific Director, EiTEX, Bahir Dar University
tamrat_tsfy@yahoo.com | +251 930 351 924
t Adane Haile — Associate Professor; Deputy Scientific Director, EiTEX, Bahir Dar University
adaneh77@gmail.com | +251 953 599 395
t Berihun Bizuneh — PhD, Associate Professor; Education Quality Assurance and Improvement Director, EiTEX, Bahir Dar University
berihun2001@gmail.com | +251 991 620 157
t Shalemu Sharew — PhD, Associate Professor; Lecturer and Researcher, EiTEX, Bahir Dar University
shalemu14@gmail.com | +251 944 202 339