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Academic Rank
Assistant Professor, PhD.

1. Name and Address

  • Name: Mulugojam Wondyfraw Worku, Female
  • Title (Rank): Assistant Professor, PhD.
  • Date of Birth: 12/02/1984, Ethiopian, Married
  • Current Address: Bahir Dar University (BDU), 
  • P. O. Box 79, Ethiopia,
  • Cell phone: +251910605594, 
  • E-mail: muluwond@gmail.com

2. Educational Qualifications:
⮚ PhD; Andhra University, Geography specialization in Urban Development, Environmental and Socio-Economic Issues in 2020, India, 

Dissertation on Impact of Infrastructure Development on Ecological and Socio-Economic Activity: The Case of Southern Shore of Lake Tana, Northwestern Ethiopia.
⮚ Higher Diploma as a certified professional teacher educator, Bahir Dar University, 2015,
⮚ MA; Addis Ababa University, Geography and Environmental Studies in 2009, Ethiopia,
⮚ B. Ed; Bahir Dar University, Geography in 2006, Bahir Dar
⮚ PC Diploma from Bahir Dar Cyber World computer system, 8 August 2006, Bahir Dar
3. Professional Experiences
 Since 2013 Board member of society for Eco-Tourism and Biodiversity Conservation.
⮚ Since 2013, Bahir Dar University, life skill and assertiveness trainer.
⮚ 2013-2016: Bahir Dar University, by girl’s hub Ethiopia, Yegna program Ambassador.
⮚ 2011-2013: Bahir Dar University, Course chair of Economic geography.
⮚ 2010-2013: Steering committee secretary for Eco-Tourism and Biodiversity Conservation
4. Work Experiences
⮚ Since June 2020, an executive director of Multidisciplinary Affairs Directorate of BDU
⮚ Since 2020, Assistant professor of Urban Development, Environmental and Socio-Economic Issues, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, BDU
⮚ 2009–2020: Lecturer, Department of Geography and Environmental studies, BDU
⮚ 2006–2008: Graduate Assistant II, Geography and Environmental studies, BDU
5. Trainings and Certificates
 Recognition certificate as for the 60 year anniversary celebration of Bahir Dar University.
 Certificate on successful completion on Master class training, 2024.
 Certificate of attendance on international staff training week ”BLENDED INTENSIVE PROGRAMMES (BIP) AND NEW MOBILITY OPPORTUNITIESWITHIN ERASMUS+”UNIVERSITY OF GRANADA, Ceuta, Spain, June10-15,2024.
 Certificate of recognition for serving as a moderator at the 10 th international conference on Conflict, Peace building and Reconstruction in Ethiopia, May 12 &13, 2023, BDU in collaboration with Fredrich Ebert-Stiftung (FES)
 Certificate of participation for successful completion of Ethiopian Higher Education Leadership programme organized by Minster of Education collaborated with GIZ, CHE, cheps and EIHE, 2021.
 Certificate of participation for successful completion of “conflict sensitive leadership skills training” organized by Life and Peace institute and peace and development center, June 14-17 , 2021, Ethiopia
 Certificate of participation for successful completion of Higher Education Leadership Training organized by BDU and LMEU, 2020.
 Certificate of recognition for the great contribution to the accomplishment of the First National Conference organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences, BDU, April 24-25, 2014.
 Certificate of participation on Entrepreneurship Training Workshop organized by Entrepreneurship development center in partnership with the Federal Micro& Small Enterprises Development Agency, Ministry of Urban Development, Housing and Construction, United Nations Development program and Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, December 8-13, 2014.
 Certificate for successful attendance of Training of Trainers on Life skill organized by Bahir Dar University gender office from September 21-25, 2013.
 Certificate of participation in society for Eco-Tourism and Biodiversity Conservation, 2012.
 Certificate of appreciation for the outstanding contribution of the organization’s awareness creation program on environmental protection, biodiversity conservation and afforestation
program from January 01/2012 to December 31/2012.
 Certificate of participation on Research Methods and Application training in Social Science, from 4-8 may, 2012, Bahir Dar University.
 Certificate of participation as a coordinator and participant for the successful completion of the community service organized by faculty of social science, BDU, held on November 29, 2012.
 Certificate of presentation of research entitled: Nature and Impact of Microfinance on Women in Amhara Region: The case of Amhara Credit and Saving Institution (ACSI) in Mecha Woreda at the First Annual Seminar organized by the faculty of social sciences, Bahir Dar University, from  31 December,2010-1 January 2011, Bahir Dar.
 Certificate for participating in the 5 days training on Qualitative Research, 2010, BDU.
 Certificate of participation by girl’s hub Ethiopia October 8, 2006 E.C,
 Certificate of participation in Environmental protection from BDU, July 2005.
 Certificate of participation by girl’s hub Ethiopia from April 10-11, 2005 E.C, Addis Ababa.
 Certificate of Appreciation for conducting training on ‘Assertiveness’ for grade12 female students at Bahir Dar preparatory school on April 24 and May 7, 2005 E.C
6. Workshops
 British Academy Writing Workshops. Working in Solidarity with Ethiopian Research Universities: Writing and Mentoring Program for Early Career Researchers and PhD Students. 21-23 February 2024.
 Certificate of participation on Assertiveness and Women’s Empowerment organized by BDU (LMCD-BDU Subproject) workshop, Feb.13-17, 2012, BDU, Ethiopia.
 Certificate of participation on workshop organized by BDU, Ethiopia on Learner Centered Methods of Instruction and Measurement and Evaluation in Higher learning Institutions, Dec.25-28, 2006.
7. Committee Works
 PhD in urban planning and development curriculum review committee, Bahir Dar University, 2024.
 Freshman program directives improvement committee, Bahir Dar University, 2023.
 Department of Geography and Environmental Studies course chair selection Committee, 2022.
 Academic promotion committee, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, 2022.
 Human geography exam evaluation committee, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Faculty of Social sciences, Bahir Dar University.2022.
 Distance education exam evaluation committee, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Faculty of Social sciences, Bahir Dar University, 2022.
 Since 2022, Steering committee for European Union peace education Project of Ethiopia
 Department of Geography and Environmental Studies academic staff recruiting Committee, 2020.
 Discipline committee, Faculty of Social sciences, Bahir Dar University,2015.
 Organizing committee of the 2 nd social sciences national conference, Bahir Dar University,2015.
 National workshop logistics committee, Faculty of Social sciences, Bahir Dar University, 2014.
 International Women’s day (March 8) celebration committee, Bahir Dar University,2014.
 Department of Geography and Environmental Studies academic staff recruiting Committee, 2013.
 Department of Geography and Environmental Studies academic staff recruiting Committee for Physical geography and GIS (Geographic information system), 2012.
 Department of Geography and Environmental Studies reference book procuring committee, 2011.
8. Awards
 Excellent academic achievement, Bahir Dar University Students Council Office in 2005.
 Recognition Award from society for Eco-tourism and Biodiversity Conservation, 2023.
9. Publications
⮚ Mulugojam W., P. Suneetha and T.V. Krishna (2019). The Impact of Infrastructure Development on Lake Tana Water Quality. www.jetir.org (ISSN-2349-5162).
⮚ Mulugojam W., P. Suneetha and T.V. Krishna (2019). Urban Growth and Land Use Land Cover Change of Bahir Dar City, www.ijrar.org (E-ISSN 2348-1269, P-ISSN 2349-5138)
⮚ Mulugojam W., (2015). Socio - Economic and Environmental Impact of Household Biogas Technology Built in Rural Areas of Yilmana Densa Woreda of Amhara Region, Ethiopia: Global Journal of Current Research Vol. 4 No. 1. 2015. Pp. 1- 9.
⮚ Mulugojam W., (2015). Problems and Challenges of Household Potable Water Supply: A Case Study of Durbete Town in Amhara National Regional State of Ethiopia: International Journal of Environmental Sciences Vol. 4 No. 4. 2015. Pp. 175-180.
⮚ Mulugojam W., (2014). Mechanisms and Effects of Acid Rain on Environment. J Earth SciClim Change 5: 204. doi:10.4172/2157-7617.1000204.
⮚ Mulugojam W., (2010). Microfinance and its impacts on Women’s livelihood: The case of ACSI in Mecha Woreda, Amhara Region. VDM publishing house LTD.
10. Researches and Grants
 Design, Standardization, and investigating intervention mechanisms for the upscaling of improved cookstoves for sustainable development: household and institutional level, BDU, 2024.
 Development and performance evaluation of Eco-friendly biogas powered Injera baking calp pan and burner: Numerical and experimental study, 2023, Bahir Dar University.
 Evaluating the Effect of Life Skills Training on Academic Performance of Early Adolescent Girls in Public Schools of Bahir Dar City, 2024.
7. Referees
⮚ Associate prof. Fisseha Hailu, Bahir Dar University, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, e-mail: fesseha2005@yahoo.com
⮚ Associate prof. Arega Bazezew, Bahir Dar University, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, e-mail: bazezewarega@yahoo.com.
⮚ Daniel Ayalew(Associate professor), Bahir Dar University, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, e-mail: dan952003@yahoo.com.

Department
Geography and Environmental Studies