Short Description of the College
The College of Applied Sciences (COAS), together with the affiliated departments, serves as the central focus for applied sciences (Industrial Chemistry, Food Science and Applied Nutrition,Geology and Ecobiology) and basic sciences (Chemistry, Food Science, Environmental Science) at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University. The college encompasses a rich, diverse range of scientific expertise and initiative. Our programs and projects encourage a stimulating and challenging teaching, research and learning environment. COAS has a vision of a dynamic, world-class institution powered by the dedicated efforts of our faculty, staff and students. Our achievements will bear witness to the commitment to advance scientific knowledge and social development.
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Departments
COAS has four departments, namely:
- Department of Industrial Chemistry,
- Department of Food Science and Applied Nutrition,
- Department of Geology and
- Department of Ecobiology.
Department of Industrial Chemistry
Programs:
- Undergraduateprogram
B.Scin Industrial Chemistry
- Postgraduate program
2.1. M.Sc in Industrial Chemistry
2.2. PhD in Chemistry
Specialization:
Analytical Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Contact:
SirakTeketel,
Head,Department of Industrial Chemistry
Tel: +251989679684
Email: sirak.teketel@aastu.edu.et
Department of Geology
Programs:
- Undergraduate program
B.Sc in Geology
- Postgraduate programs
2.1. M.Sc in Geology
2.2. PhD in Geological Sciences
Specialization:
Structural Geology and Tectonics
Petrology
Geochemistry
Sedimentary Geology
Hydrogeology
Economic Geology
Engineering Geology
Contact:
Dr. GilamichaelKidanemariam,
Head, Department of Geology
Tel: +251920813298
Department of Food Science and Applied Nutrition
Programs:
- Undergraduate program
B.Sc in Food Science and Applied Nutrition
- Postgraduate programs
2.1. M.Sc in Food Science and Nutrition
2.2. PhD in Food Science and Nutrition
Specialization:
Food Science
Nutrition
Contact:
Tariku Erena,
Head, Department of Food Science and Applied Nutrition
Tel: +251913069856
Email: tariku.erena@aastu.edu.et
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Department of Ecobiology
Program:
Undergraduate program: B.Sc in Ecobiology
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Laboratory
College of Applied Sciences has equipped with standard academic and research laboratories and facilities. The College is working on owning advanced and modern lab instruments and linking with international research laboratories.
Currently the college owned:
- Sensory lab
- Physical Chemistry research lab
- Analytical Chemistry research lab
- Organic Chemistry research lab
- Inorganic Chemistry research lab
- Petrology lab
- Structural Geology lab
- Remote Sensing and GIS lab
Instruments and facilities in labs
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Faculty on duty
| Department | Academic &Research Assistants | Lecturers | Assistant Professors | Associate Professors | Professors | Total |
| Industrial Chemistry | 5 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 25 |
| Food Science &Applied Nutrition | 2 | 5 | 4 | – | – | 11 |
| Geology | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Ecobiology | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | 2 |
Faculty on study/ Research leave
| Department | MSc study | PhD Study | Research/ Postdoc Leave |
| Industrial Chemistry | 2 | 16 | – |
| Food Science and Applied Nutrition | 6 | 7 | – |
| Geology | 4 | 6 | – |
| Ecobiology | 4 | 6 | – |
| 16 | 35 | – |
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Students
| Departments | Number of Students in each departmentand program, 2017/ 2018 AY | |||||||||||||
| BSc | MSc | PhD | ||||||||||||
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | S.total | 1st | 2nd | S.total | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | S.total | Total | |
| Industrial Chemistry | 54 | 61 | 38 | 58 | 211 | 11 | – | 11 | 9 | – | – | – | 9 | 231 |
| Food Science & Applied Nutrition | 27 | 29 | 34 | 53 | 143 | 12 | – | 12 | 3 | – | – | – | 3 | 158 |
| Geology | 22 | 34 | 34 | 51 | 141 | 21 | – | 21 | 5 | – | – | – | 5 | 167 |
| Ecobiology | – | – | 28 | 46 | 74 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 74 |
| 569 | 44 | 17 | ||||||||||||
| Grand Total | 630 | |||||||||||||
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Contact
Ibrahim Nasser, PhD
Dean, College of Applied Sciences
Tel: +251944118951
Email: ibrahim.nasser@aastu.edu.et
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