Tesfa Nega Gesese, MSc.

Lecturer & Bioenergy Research Group Coordinator

Department of Chemical Engineering

• Email: Tesfa.Nega@bdu.edu.et
• Office: Tana Building, Room 301, BiT
• Profiles: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=uTcxssEAAAAJ  | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tesfa-Gesese | https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9190-0365 | https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ 

Biography/Profile Summary

Mr. Tesfa Nega Gesese is a chemical engineering professional with 8+ years of teaching and research experience. Currently serving as a Bioenergy Research Coordinator, he focuses on sustainable energy solutions. His work focuses on waste valorization, green energy (biogas, biohydrogen, and bioethanol), catalyst synthesis, and integrated resource utilization. He produces 19+ impactful research outputs in reputable, indexed journals that shape national and international policies.

Educational Background

• MSc in Chemical Engineering (Process Engineering) – Bahir Dar University 
• BSc in Chemical Engineering – Bahir Dar University

Core Expertise & Research Interests

• Material synthesis
• Waste-to-Energy (WtE) conversion pathways

Key Publications & Projects

• Project Lead (2023–2025): Integrated production of bioethanol, biogas, and biohydrogen using sesame stalk as feedstock. (Funded by Bahir Dar University).
• Project Co-lead (2025-present): Computational Modeling of Anaerobic Digestion and Photosynthetic Algae integration for Biogas Production and Carbon Sequestration. (Funded by Bahir Dar University).
• Gesese, T. N., Mersha, D. A., Admase, A. T., Fanta, S. W., Abera, M. K., Bezie, A. J., ... & Getahun, E. (2026). Biohydrogen Production Pathways: An Integrated Review of Feedstock Utilization, Technological Developments, Computational Modeling, and Emerging Prospects. BioEnergy Research, 19(1), 75.
• Gesese, T. N., & Teshager, A. A. (2026). Pyrolysis of Onion Peel Waste: Investigation of Comprehensive Pyrolysis Index, Reaction Mechanism, Kinetic, and Thermodynamic Properties Using TGA Analysis. International Journal of Energy Research, 2026(1), 6643262.
• Gesese, T. N., Getahun, E., & Getahun, A. A. (2025). Pyrolysis kinetics, reaction mechanisms, and thermodynamic parameter analysis of teff straw as a bioenergy potential resource in Ethiopia. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 15(11), 17217-17237.
• Gesese, T. N., Getahun, E., & Getahun, A. A. (2025). Pyrolysis kinetics, thermodynamics, and reaction performance of wheat straw and water hyacinth using TGA‐DTG analysis: Bioenergy potential in Ethiopia. Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, 19(3), 705-729.
• Gesese, T. N., Getahun, E., & Getahun, A. A. (2024). Investigation of thermal degradation properties and chemical kinetic characteristics of biomass pyrolysis via TG/DTG and FTIR techniques: Sesame stalks as a potential source of bioenergy in Ethiopia. International Journal of Energy Research, 2024(1), 8891126.
• Gesese, T. N., Workneh Fanta, S., Mersha, D. A., & Satheesh, N. (2022). Physical properties and antibacterial activity of cotton fabric treated with methanolic extracts of Solanum incanum fruits and red onion peels. The Journal of the Textile Institute, 113(2), 292-302.
• Admase, A. T., Gesese, T. N., Fanta, S. W., & Eshetie, B. G. (2025). Synthesis and characterization of bio-based eco-friendly biofilm composites reinforced with waste eggshell powder. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 31617.

Teaching & Academic Duties

• Undergraduate Courses: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (ChE 2205), Thermal Unit Operation (ChE 3204), Plant Design and Economics (ChE 5163)
• Institutional Roles: Bioenergy Research group coordinator @ Bahir Dar Energy Center, and Energy Course chair