Masters Research Project
Thesis Title: "Isolation, Identification, Optimization and Physicochemical Characterization of Yeast from Tella and 'Tinsis' for Potential Development of Starter Culture"
Collage of Biological and Chemical Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering,
Under Stream of Food Process Engineering
Bachelor Research Projects
Project Title: "The Effect of Fermentation time and Ingredient Ratio on the quality of Tella, Indigenous Ethiopian Beer"
Department of Food Process Engineering
Collage of Chemical and Biological Science
Desk review on "National Micronutrient Deficiency Prevalence and Readiness of Industries and Stakeholders for the Implementation of Mandatory Wheat Flour and Edible Oil Fortification"
Represented the Institute of Ethiopian Standards in a desk review conducted in collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Trade, academic institutions, and research organizations.
Review Status: Finished and Reported
Led and carried out regulatory impact assessments across multiple sectors for national standards, supporting the decision-making process before transitioning standards from voluntary to mandatory status. For instance:
Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) of
Automotive Safety (Hamlet, Seat belt, and Speed Limiter) Standards in Ethiopia
Lifts-Escalators Standards
Pre-painted Galvanized Steel Sheet Standards in Ethiopia
Glass for Glazing Classification and Specification Standard
Target Group:
All regulatory authorities in Ethiopia that utilize national standards for regulatory and compliance purposes.
Status:
Preparing for a validation workshop involving both internal and external stakeholders.
• Role: Country representative and Focal Person
• Status: The study successfully passed the validation stage and is now set for publication.
Target Areas: Dairy, Meat, and Flour Processing Sector
Status: Ongoing research and analysis
Gap Assessment to enhance the quality of Primary Agricultural Products.
With cooperation between the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), the Italian Development Cooperation Agency (AICS), and the Institute of Ethiopian Standards (IES)
Status: Ongoing research and analysis
Role: Technical Support during Data Collection and Analysis
Conducted a study among selected regions and city administrations to assess stakeholder awareness, adoption, and compliance with the Sunday Market Standard (ES 7091:2024). The research identified implementation gaps, operational challenges, and opportunities for improvement, providing recommendations to enhance market quality, consumer protection, and effective regulatory enforcement.
A Study on the Awareness, Perception, Attitude, and Practice toward Standard Marks among Consumers in Ethiopia
Assessment of consumer awareness, perceptions, attitudes, and purchasing practices regarding standards marks and conformity labels, with a focus on understanding their influence on consumer confidence, product selection, and market compliance.