
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.