Hi, I’m
Melaku Tafese Awulachew
Researcher of food processing technology and Food engineer
Addis Ababa,Ethiopia
Summary
Multidisciplinary researcher with a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering (Food Engineering) and over seven years of professional experience in food processing, institutional performance assessment, and quality management. Expertise in ISO standards, research project leadership, analytical reporting, and academic publishing, with significant contributions to bioeconomy and sustainable aviation fuel initiatives.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
Researcher I - Food Processing Technology
12.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Company Overview: Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center
- Lead and manage research teams and projects in food processing and nutrition
- Design innovative food products and conduct laboratory analyses
- Conduct institutional performance evaluations and implement ISO-aligned quality initiatives
- Prepare technical reports, publications, and advisory documents for stakeholders
- Train and mentor researchers, students, farmers, and industry experts
- Author books and 70+ peer-reviewed articles enhancing institutional visibility
- Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center
Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
Associate Researcher
01.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Company Overview: Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center
- Lead and manage research teams and projects in food processing and nutrition
- Design innovative food products and conduct laboratory analyses
- Conduct institutional performance evaluations and implement ISO-aligned quality initiatives
- Prepare technical reports, publications, and advisory documents for stakeholders
- Train and mentor researchers, students, farmers, and industry experts
- Author books and 70+ peer-reviewed articles enhancing institutional visibility
- Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center
Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
Assistant Researcher II - Food Science & Nutrition
04.2019 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Company Overview: Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center
- Lead and manage research teams and projects in food processing and nutrition
- Design innovative food products and conduct laboratory analyses
- Conduct institutional performance evaluations and implement ISO-aligned quality initiatives
- Prepare technical reports, publications, and advisory documents for stakeholders
- Train and mentor researchers, students, farmers, and industry experts
- Author books and 70+ peer-reviewed articles enhancing institutional visibility
- Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center
Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
Assistant Researcher I - Food Science & Nutrition
03.2018 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Company Overview: Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center
- Lead and manage research teams and projects in food processing and nutrition
- Design innovative food products and conduct laboratory analyses
- Conduct institutional performance evaluations and implement ISO-aligned quality initiatives
- Prepare technical reports, publications, and advisory documents for stakeholders
- Train and mentor researchers, students, farmers, and industry experts
- Author books and 70+ peer-reviewed articles enhancing institutional visibility
- Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center
Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
Laboratory Technologist
12.2015 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Company Overview: Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center
- Lead and manage research teams and projects in food processing and nutrition
- Design innovative food products and conduct laboratory analyses
- Conduct institutional performance evaluations and implement ISO-aligned quality initiatives
- Prepare technical reports, publications, and advisory documents for stakeholders
- Train and mentor researchers, students, farmers, and industry experts
- Author books and 70+ peer-reviewed articles enhancing institutional visibility
- Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center
Education
Addis Ababa University
M.Sc. from Chemical Engineering (Food Engineering)
01.2023
University Overview
Thesis: Investigating the Effects of Teff-Sorghum-Fenugreek Flour Blending Ratios on Quality Attributes
Adama Science and Technology University
B.Sc. from Chemical Engineering (Process Engineering)
01.2015
Skills
- Institutional Performance Evaluation & Excellence
- ISO Quality Management Systems
- Research & Analytical Reporting
- Food Product Development & Process Optimization
- Multidisciplinary Team Coordination
- Training, Advisory & Capacity Building
- Project Planning, Monitoring & Management
- Scientific Publications & Editorial Leadership
Certification
- ISO Quality and Performance Excellence Training
- Institutional Assessment & Quality Management Workshops
- Advanced Research Methods & Data Analysis
- Professional Training in Technical & Analytical Writing
- Advanced Food and Pharmaceutical Packaging, Indian Institute of Packaging, New Delhi, India, Experimental Design & Scientific Paper Writing, Melkassa Agricultural Research Center, EIAR, 2023-04-01, Kaizen Principles and Practice Training, Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center, EIAR, 2019-02-01, Junior Researchers Training on Planning, Implementation & Reporting, EARCS & EIAR, 2019-04-01, Research Paper Writing & Food Experiment Software, EIAR, 2018-05-01, R-Software Training for Data Analysis, Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center, 2018-06-01, ISO/IEC 17025 Quality Management Systems & Protocols, EIAR, 2016-05-01, 2017-12-01
Languages
English
Afan Oromo
Amharic
Personal Information
- Citizenship: Ethiopian
- Title: Researcher - Food Processing Technology
- ID Type: Passport
- ID Number: EP7372607
- Date of Birth: 22 Nov 1991
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ethiopian
- Marital Status: Married
Professional Community Service And Engagement
- Reviewer for Cogent Food & Agriculture, European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, Biodiversitas Journal, Current Journal of Applied Science & Technology, Acta Scientific Pharmaceutical Science
- Invited Guest Editor: International Journal of Energy & Environmental Science
- Editorial Board Member: Singapore Journal of Scientific Research, Journal of Food Processing & Technology, Journal of Agriculture & Education Research, AUCTORES - Nutrition & Food Processing, Innovations in Agriculture
Degree
M.Sc.
Publications
Effect of Partial Replacement of Wheat with Fava Bean and Black Cumin Flours on 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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
Timeline
Researcher I - Food Processing Technology
Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
12.2023 - Current
Associate Researcher
Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
01.2023 - 12.2023
Assistant Researcher II - Food Science & Nutrition
Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)
04.2019 - 04.2020
Assistant Researcher I - Food Science & Nutrition
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. from Chemical Engineering (Food Engineering)
Adama Science and Technology University
B.Sc. from Chemical Engineering (Process Engineering)
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