Melaku Tafese Awulachew
Abomsa town
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Researcher I
Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
12.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), P.O. Box: 2003, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Website: www.eiar.gov.et
- Generate, develop, coordinate and execute different research activities
- Designing and development of novel food products
- Sample preparation, quantification, chemical analysis, data analysis and management
- Progress report writing, publication and annual research review
- Giving training and advisory service to development agents and farmers
- Preparing workshops and field visits for end users and stakeholders
- Coordinate, monitor and manage food science and nutrition research process staff members
- Managing all technical, financial, report writing and relevant activities
- Professional support for researcher, technical staffs, farmers, industry experts, students from different universities and many more.
- Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), P.O. Box: 2003, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Website: www.eiar.gov.et
Associate Researcher
Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), P.O. Box: 2003, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Website: www.eiar.gov.et
- Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), P.O. Box: 2003, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Website: www.eiar.gov.et
Assistance Researcher II, Food science and nutrition
Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Company Overview: Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), P.O. Box: 2003, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Website: www.eiar.gov.et
- Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), P.O. Box: 2003, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Website: www.eiar.gov.et
Assistance Researcher I
Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), P.O. Box: 2003, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Website: www.eiar.gov.et
- Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), P.O. Box: 2003, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Website: www.eiar.gov.et
Laboratory Technologist
Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
12.2015 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), P.O. Box: 2003, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Website: www.eiar.gov.et
- Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), P.O. Box: 2003, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Website: www.eiar.gov.et
Agricultural Chemistry and Nutrition Research Process Head
Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), P.O. Box: 2003, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Website: www.eiar.gov.et
- Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), P.O. Box: 2003, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Website: www.eiar.gov.et
Food Science and Nutrition Research Process Head
Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Company Overview: Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), P.O. Box: 2003, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Website: www.eiar.gov.et
- Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), P.O. Box: 2003, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Website: www.eiar.gov.et
Education
M.Sc. - Chemical Engineering (Food Engineering)
07.2023
B.Sc. - Chemical Engineering (Process Eng.)
07.2015
Higher education entrance qualification certificate - undefined
07.2010
General secondary education certificate - undefined
07.2008
Regional examination of certificate - undefined
07.2006
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Timeline
Researcher I - Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
12.2023 - Current
Associate Researcher - Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
01.2023 - 12.2023
Food Science and Nutrition Research Process Head - Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
12.2019 - 06.2020
Assistance Researcher II, Food science and nutrition - Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
04.2019 - 04.2020
Agricultural Chemistry and Nutrition Research Process Head - Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
08.2018 - 12.2018
Assistance Researcher I - Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
03.2018 - 04.2019
Laboratory Technologist - Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
12.2015 - 03.2018
Addis Ababa University - M.Sc., Chemical Engineering (Food Engineering)
Adama Science & Technology University - B.Sc., Chemical Engineering (Process Eng.)
Ministry of Education - Higher education entrance qualification certificate,
Ministry of Education - General secondary education certificate,
Regional government of Oromia, Bureau of education - Regional examination of certificate,
Short Term Training And Certificates
- A two-week international residential training program on advanced food and pharmaceutical packaging, Indian Institute of Packaging, New Delhi, India
- Training on Experimental Design and Scientific Paper Writing in the Context of Food Science and Nutrition, Melkassa Agricultural Research Center, EIAR, Adama, Ethiopia, 2023-04-07, 2023-04-18
- Kaizen Principles and Practice Training, Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center of the EIAR, Assela, Ethiopia, 2019-02-18, 2019-02-20
- Certificate of training, 2nd Training for Junior Researchers on planning, Implementation and Reporting, Jointly Organized by EARCS and EIAR, EIAR, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019-04-01, 2019-04-05
- Research paper writing and food experiment software, EIAR, Addis Ababa, 2018-05-15, 2018-05-17
- R-software training, EIAR (Kulumsa agricultural research center), 2018-06-10, 2018-06-15
- ISO/IEC 17025 quality management systems and protocols, EIAR, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2016-05-08, 2016-05-14, 2017-12-06, 2017-12-09
Personal Skills And Competences
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent in interpersonal skills and ability to work in diverse cultural and social environments., Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Social Media, Design Expert, SPSS, Other software
Professional Community Service And Engagement
- Reviewer for the Cogent food & agriculture, European journal of Nutrition and Food safety, Biodiversitas Journal of Biological diversity, Current Journal of Applied science and Technology, Acta Scientific pharmaceutical science, etc.
- Invited Guest editor International journal of energy and environmental science
- Editorial board member in different journals: Singapore Journal of Scientific Research, Journal of Food Processing & Technology, Journal of Agriculture & Education Research, AUCTORES_ Nutrition and Food Processing, Innovations in Agriculture, etc.
Passport Id Number
EP7372607
Orcid Id
0000-0002-9215-9582
Contact Address
melakutafese12@gmail.com, melaku.tafese@eiar.gov.et, melakutafese@aait.edu.et, +251-924-621018
Publications
Effect of Partial Replacement of Wheat with Fava Bean and Black Cumin Flourson Nutritional Properties and Sensory Attributes of Bread, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, 2025, https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2025087008, Bread deterioration and a way to use healthful methods, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, 2024, 10.1080/19476337.2024.2424848, Impact of Wheat Tempering Conditions on Flour Particle Size and Thermo-Mechanical Properties, Neima Demssis Jemal and Melaku Tafese Awulachew, 2025, https://doi.org/10.3923/ajbs.2025.669.678, Improving the Quality of Injera by Optimizing the Mixing Proportion of Fenugreek, Sorghum and Teff Flour, Melaku Tafese Awulachew and Kumsa Delessa Kuffi, 2024, Engineering Principles and Business Model Innovation in Food Systems to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, 2024, Food Security and Safety in Light of Global Megatrends: A Review, Melaku Tafese Awulachew and Abraha Gebregewergis Weldehawaria, 2024, Effect of teff-sorghum-fenugreek flour blending ratios on nutritional and sensory quality of injera, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, Shimelis Shumi Raya and Kumsa Delessa Kuffi, 2023, Application of Bio-Technology in Human food Processing and Animal Feed, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, 2022, 10.19070/2326-3350-2200099, Preservation: Current food preservation technologies, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, 2021, 10.15413/ajar.2021.0119, A Review of Non-gluten Components in Gluten-Free Bread Characteristics keep the dough's baking quality and viscoelastic qualities, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, 2021, 10.33140/anfs.06.02.10, The Possible Use of Herbs and Spices in the Food Processing and Food Safety, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, Eva Ivanišová, 2024, 10.5772/intechopen.1004028, Functional Ingredients, Sources and Classification, Health Claims, Food Intolerance, and Allergy, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, Ana Novo Barros, Joana Campos, Alice Vilela, Maria Rosário Bronze, 2024, http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.114157, Pharmacological, Biopesticide, and Post-Harvest Loss Management Application of Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium), Melaku Tafese Awulachew, Sanjeet Kumar, 2022, http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.102789
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- Citizenship: Ethiopian
- Title: Researcher I
- Date of Birth: 22/11/1991
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ethiopian
- Marital Status: Married
- ID Type: Passport
- ID Number: EP7372607
Education And Awards
- M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (Food Engineering), Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, 2021-12-01, 2023-07-01, 2023-03-01
- B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (Process Eng.), Adama Science & Technology University, Ethiopia, 2010-10-01, 2015-07-01, 2015-07-01
- Higher education entrance qualification certificate, Ministry of Education, Ethiopia, 2008-09-01, 2010-07-01, 2010-07-01
- General secondary education certificate, Ministry of Education, Ethiopia, 2006-09-01, 2008-07-01, 2008-08-01
- Regional examination of certificate, Regional government of Oromia, Bureau of education, 1998-09-01, 2006-07-01, 2006-08-01
Short Term Training And Certificates
- A two-week international residential training program on advanced food and pharmaceutical packaging, Indian Institute of Packaging, New Delhi, India
- Training on Experimental Design and Scientific Paper Writing in the Context of Food Science and Nutrition, Melkassa Agricultural Research Center, EIAR, Adama, Ethiopia, 2023-04-07, 2023-04-18
- Kaizen Principles and Practice Training, Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center of the EIAR, Assela, Ethiopia, 2019-02-18, 2019-02-20
- Certificate of training, 2nd Training for Junior Researchers on planning, Implementation and Reporting, Jointly Organized by EARCS and EIAR, EIAR, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019-04-01, 2019-04-05
- Research paper writing and food experiment software, EIAR, Addis Ababa, 2018-05-15, 2018-05-17
- R-software training, EIAR (Kulumsa agricultural research center), 2018-06-10, 2018-06-15
- ISO/IEC 17025 quality management systems and protocols, EIAR, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2016-05-08, 2016-05-14, 2017-12-06, 2017-12-09
Personal Skills And Competences
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent in interpersonal skills and ability to work in diverse cultural and social environments., Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Social Media, Design Expert, SPSS, Other software
Professional Community Service And Engagement
- Reviewer for the Cogent food & agriculture, European journal of Nutrition and Food safety, Biodiversitas Journal of Biological diversity, Current Journal of Applied science and Technology, Acta Scientific pharmaceutical science, etc.
- Invited Guest editor International journal of energy and environmental science
- Editorial board member in different journals: Singapore Journal of Scientific Research, Journal of Food Processing & Technology, Journal of Agriculture & Education Research, AUCTORES_ Nutrition and Food Processing, Innovations in Agriculture, etc.
Passport Id Number
EP7372607
Orcid Id
0000-0002-9215-9582
Contact Address
melakutafese12@gmail.com, melaku.tafese@eiar.gov.et, melakutafese@aait.edu.et, +251-924-621018
Publications
Effect of Partial Replacement of Wheat with Fava Bean and Black Cumin Flourson Nutritional Properties and Sensory Attributes of Bread, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, 2025, https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2025087008, Bread deterioration and a way to use healthful methods, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, 2024, 10.1080/19476337.2024.2424848, Impact of Wheat Tempering Conditions on Flour Particle Size and Thermo-Mechanical Properties, Neima Demssis Jemal and Melaku Tafese Awulachew, 2025, https://doi.org/10.3923/ajbs.2025.669.678, Improving the Quality of Injera by Optimizing the Mixing Proportion of Fenugreek, Sorghum and Teff Flour, Melaku Tafese Awulachew and Kumsa Delessa Kuffi, 2024, Engineering Principles and Business Model Innovation in Food Systems to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, 2024, Food Security and Safety in Light of Global Megatrends: A Review, Melaku Tafese Awulachew and Abraha Gebregewergis Weldehawaria, 2024, Effect of teff-sorghum-fenugreek flour blending ratios on nutritional and sensory quality of injera, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, Shimelis Shumi Raya and Kumsa Delessa Kuffi, 2023, Application of Bio-Technology in Human food Processing and Animal Feed, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, 2022, 10.19070/2326-3350-2200099, Preservation: Current food preservation technologies, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, 2021, 10.15413/ajar.2021.0119, A Review of Non-gluten Components in Gluten-Free Bread Characteristics keep the dough's baking quality and viscoelastic qualities, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, 2021, 10.33140/anfs.06.02.10, The Possible Use of Herbs and Spices in the Food Processing and Food Safety, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, Eva Ivanišová, 2024, 10.5772/intechopen.1004028, Functional Ingredients, Sources and Classification, Health Claims, Food Intolerance, and Allergy, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, Ana Novo Barros, Joana Campos, Alice Vilela, Maria Rosário Bronze, 2024, http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.114157, Pharmacological, Biopesticide, and Post-Harvest Loss Management Application of Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium), Melaku Tafese Awulachew, Sanjeet Kumar, 2022, http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.102789
References
- Solomon Abate (PhD), Senior researcher, Ethiopian Institution of Agriculture Research (EIAR), +251911-772-778, solomon.abt@gmail.com
- Adamu Zegeye (Asso. Professor), Lecturer and post graduate advisor at School of Chemical and Bio Engineering, Addis Ababa Institute of Technology, Addis Ababa University, +251911158682, adamu.zegeye@aait.edu.et
- Kumsa Delessa Kuffi (PhD), Lecturer and post graduate advisor, School of Chemical and Bio Engineering, Addis Ababa Institute of Technology, Addis Ababa University, +251915402525, kumsa.delessa@aait.edu.et
- Shimelis Kebede (PhD), Post graduate school head, Lecturer and post graduate advisor, School of Chemical and Bio Engineering, Addis Ababa Institute of Technology, Addis Ababa University, +251911557740, shimelis.kebede@aait.edu.et
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- Citizenship: Ethiopian
- Title: Researcher I
- Date of Birth: 22/11/1991
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ethiopian
- Marital Status: Married
- ID Type: Passport
- ID Number: EP7372607
Education And Awards
- M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (Food Engineering), Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, 2021-12-01, 2023-07-01, 2023-03-01
- B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (Process Eng.), Adama Science & Technology University, Ethiopia, 2010-10-01, 2015-07-01, 2015-07-01
- Higher education entrance qualification certificate, Ministry of Education, Ethiopia, 2008-09-01, 2010-07-01, 2010-07-01
- General secondary education certificate, Ministry of Education, Ethiopia, 2006-09-01, 2008-07-01, 2008-08-01
- Regional examination of certificate, Regional government of Oromia, Bureau of education, 1998-09-01, 2006-07-01, 2006-08-01
Short Term Training And Certificates
- A two-week international residential training program on advanced food and pharmaceutical packaging, Indian Institute of Packaging, New Delhi, India
- Training on Experimental Design and Scientific Paper Writing in the Context of Food Science and Nutrition, Melkassa Agricultural Research Center, EIAR, Adama, Ethiopia, 2023-04-07, 2023-04-18
- Kaizen Principles and Practice Training, Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center of the EIAR, Assela, Ethiopia, 2019-02-18, 2019-02-20
- Certificate of training, 2nd Training for Junior Researchers on planning, Implementation and Reporting, Jointly Organized by EARCS and EIAR, EIAR, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019-04-01, 2019-04-05
- Research paper writing and food experiment software, EIAR, Addis Ababa, 2018-05-15, 2018-05-17
- R-software training, EIAR (Kulumsa agricultural research center), 2018-06-10, 2018-06-15
- ISO/IEC 17025 quality management systems and protocols, EIAR, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2016-05-08, 2016-05-14, 2017-12-06, 2017-12-09
Personal Skills And Competences
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent in interpersonal skills and ability to work in diverse cultural and social environments., Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Social Media, Design Expert, SPSS, Other software
Professional Community Service And Engagement
- Reviewer for the Cogent food & agriculture, European journal of Nutrition and Food safety, Biodiversitas Journal of Biological diversity, Current Journal of Applied science and Technology, Acta Scientific pharmaceutical science, etc.
- Invited Guest editor International journal of energy and environmental science
- Editorial board member in different journals: Singapore Journal of Scientific Research, Journal of Food Processing & Technology, Journal of Agriculture & Education Research, AUCTORES_ Nutrition and Food Processing, Innovations in Agriculture, etc.
Passport Id Number
EP7372607
Orcid Id
0000-0002-9215-9582
Contact Address
melakutafese12@gmail.com, melaku.tafese@eiar.gov.et, melakutafese@aait.edu.et, +251-924-621018
Publications
Effect of Partial Replacement of Wheat with Fava Bean and Black Cumin Flourson Nutritional Properties and Sensory Attributes of Bread, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, 2025, https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2025087008, Bread deterioration and a way to use healthful methods, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, 2024, 10.1080/19476337.2024.2424848, Impact of Wheat Tempering Conditions on Flour Particle Size and Thermo-Mechanical Properties, Neima Demssis Jemal and Melaku Tafese Awulachew, 2025, https://doi.org/10.3923/ajbs.2025.669.678, Improving the Quality of Injera by Optimizing the Mixing Proportion of Fenugreek, Sorghum and Teff Flour, Melaku Tafese Awulachew and Kumsa Delessa Kuffi, 2024, Engineering Principles and Business Model Innovation in Food Systems to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, 2024, Food Security and Safety in Light of Global Megatrends: A Review, Melaku Tafese Awulachew and Abraha Gebregewergis Weldehawaria, 2024, Effect of teff-sorghum-fenugreek flour blending ratios on nutritional and sensory quality of injera, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, Shimelis Shumi Raya and Kumsa Delessa Kuffi, 2023, Application of Bio-Technology in Human food Processing and Animal Feed, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, 2022, 10.19070/2326-3350-2200099, Preservation: Current food preservation technologies, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, 2021, 10.15413/ajar.2021.0119, A Review of Non-gluten Components in Gluten-Free Bread Characteristics keep the dough's baking quality and viscoelastic qualities, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, 2021, 10.33140/anfs.06.02.10, The Possible Use of Herbs and Spices in the Food Processing and Food Safety, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, Eva Ivanišová, 2024, 10.5772/intechopen.1004028, Functional Ingredients, Sources and Classification, Health Claims, Food Intolerance, and Allergy, Melaku Tafese Awulachew, Ana Novo Barros, Joana Campos, Alice Vilela, Maria Rosário Bronze, 2024, http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.114157, Pharmacological, Biopesticide, and Post-Harvest Loss Management Application of Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium), Melaku Tafese Awulachew, Sanjeet Kumar, 2022, http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.102789
References
- Solomon Abate (PhD), Senior researcher, Ethiopian Institution of Agriculture Research (EIAR), +251911-772-778, solomon.abt@gmail.com
- Adamu Zegeye (Asso. Professor), Lecturer and post graduate advisor at School of Chemical and Bio Engineering, Addis Ababa Institute of Technology, Addis Ababa University, +251911158682, adamu.zegeye@aait.edu.et
- Kumsa Delessa Kuffi (PhD), Lecturer and post graduate advisor, School of Chemical and Bio Engineering, Addis Ababa Institute of Technology, Addis Ababa University, +251915402525, kumsa.delessa@aait.edu.et
- Shimelis Kebede (PhD), Post graduate school head, Lecturer and post graduate advisor, School of Chemical and Bio Engineering, Addis Ababa Institute of Technology, Addis Ababa University, +251911557740, shimelis.kebede@aait.edu.et
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