Gallery

Postgraduate Academic Journey

Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU) 2022 Master's Program Batch (Chemical Engineering Department)

With my colleagues in the biotechnology laboratory

Determining the water activity

Yeast Isolate Characterization (three-way streak plating and Morphological Identification)

Isolating Wild Yeasts (Inoculum Preparation)

Travel Experiences

I. Kenya ( December, 2023)

Consultative Meeting on the Draft Standard for Good Research Management Practices (GRMP)

workshop vibe with multiple country representatives

workshop vibe

on the way to Meeting room

Gatway of Nairobi National Museum

preserved giant elephant skeleton inside the Nairobi National Museum

description of evolutionary path at Nairobi National Museum

preserved birds with different species

King of jungle (preserved Lion)

structure of baby dinosaur

preserved cheetah

oops... the dinosaur is still following me 🤦‍♂️

II. China (june, 2024)

Standardization Talent Development Training Program, organized by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and the Chengdu Institute of Standardization (International Standardization Talent Training Base – Chengdu)

Visit of Biotech city

Visit to the Dazu Black Goat Breeding Site and the Traditional Chinese Fermented Cabbage Processing Facility

Chengdudong Railway station on the way to Chengdu to Chongqing

Meeting with Food Processing companies'

Visit of Vertical farming industry

Ethiopian crew during the Training

image take at Kiwifruit farming

Training Base

Final Group Image at Chengidu International Training Base

III. Tanzania February, 2025

Consultative Workshop for Finalizing the Project Committee’s Technical Work and Preparing for the Launch of the Good Research Management Practice (GRMP) Standard

ARSO, GRMP Project committee PC 01 members, science for africa foundation (SFA) officials and His excellence of Trade minstry of Tanzania

Workshop vibe

Together with my colleague and His Excellency, the Ethiopian Ambassador to Tanzania

The glowing sunset casting its colors over the Indian Ocean at Dar es Salaam’s coast

Engagements in Conferences and Workshops

Africa Regional Dialogue on Data for Action in Food Fortification

by MNForum

In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 28-30 October 2025, the Micronutrient Data Innovation Alliance (DInA), a program of the Micronutrient Forum, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and Ministry of Industry-Ethiopia; the Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Coordination Mechanism on Food Fortification (ESA RCM) co-chairs—East, Central, and Southern African Health Communities (ECSA HC) and Southern Africa Development Community (SADC); and the RCM secretariat organizations hosted a 3-day Africa regional meeting on large-scale food fortification data.

Engagement in the UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake (UNFSS+ 4) Dialogue – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Event Duration:
27–29 July 2025

Location:
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Organizers:
The event was co-hosted by the governments of Ethiopia and Italy in collaboration with the United Nations under the framework of the UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake.

Overview:
The summit brought together global leaders, policymakers, researchers, development partners, and private-sector stakeholders to assess progress since the 2021 global food systems agenda and to accelerate the transformation toward sustainable, inclusive, and resilient food systems aligned with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

As part of the engagement activities, I contributed to the event organization with colleagues from the Institute of Ethiopian Standards (IES). Our team received and guided international delegates during their tour of Ethiopia’s national quality infrastructure (NQI) facilities, recently called the "Quality Village" at IES, where we introduced the role of national standards and quality assurance systems in supporting safe, innovative, and sustainable food systems. My role included supporting event coordination, facilitating delegate visits, producing high quality grapical tools and contributing to the overall organization of the engagement activities hosted by IES.

Engagement in World Food Safety Day 2025 Celebration

Event Date:
7 June 2025

Location:
Elilly International Hotel

Organizers:
The event was co-hosted by the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority, the Ethiopian Codex Committee, and the Ministry of Agriculture (Ethiopia), in collaboration with other government institutions, NGOs, and private-sector stakeholders working in food safety and quality systems.

Theme (2025 Motto):
“Food Safety: Science in Action.”

Overview:
The national celebration of World Food Safety Day in 2025 brought together regulators, industry representatives, researchers, and development partners to highlight the critical role of science-based approaches in ensuring safe food for all. The event served as a platform to strengthen collaboration among stakeholders involved in food safety governance and awareness creation.

During the event, I contributed to the organization and coordination activities supporting the National Codex Committee. My role included assisting with event organization and preparing high-quality graphic and communication materials used during the celebration, helping enhance the visibility and impact of the food safety awareness campaign.