Wubetie Adnew (PhD) is an Associate Professor of Plant Biology (Plant Ecophysiology) at Bahir Dar University, boasting a distinguished academic and leadership career spanning over two decades. His academic credentials include a PhD and a Master of Education in Biology, both earned from Bahir Dar University, complemented by a postgraduate certificate in Advanced Leadership Practice from the university's Nile Executive Leadership Academy (NELA) and a BSc from Hawassa University.

Dr. Wubetie has built a distinguished career marked by consistent advancement, from his early roles at Woreta Agricultural College to his current position at Bahir Dar University as Director of Academic Staff Affairs, a role preceded by his service as Head of the Biology Department. His dual excellence in academic scholarship and administrative leadership is evidenced by prestigious accolades, most notably a "Best Dissertation Award" (2019) and a "Best Department Head" award (2022/23).

Professionally, Dr. Wubetie has made substantial contributions across the core pillars of the university: institutional capacity building, teaching, research, and community engagement.

Dr. Wubetie's scholarly impact is evidenced by an extensive record of publications in his field. As a research leader, Dr. Wubetie has successfully secured and managed major grants, serving as the Principal Investigator (PI) on multiple mega-projects and as a Co-Investigator (Co-PI) on several other collaborative initiatives. Furthermore, he maintains an active role in the academic community through his membership in numerous professional associations.