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.
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
Staff Profile
Industrial chemistry Staff
| wdt_ID | Name | Qulification | Acad Rank | Research interest | Adress |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dejene Ayele | PhD Analytical Chemistry (Austria) | Prof | Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Mobility and fate of pollutants in the environment, Adsorptive removal of pollutants from water, Speciation | Email : dejene.ayele@aastu.edu.et, Office B 71 R203 |
| 2 | Adam Mekonnen | PhD Applied Analytical Chemistry (NTUST, Taiwan) | Asst Prof | Natural products investigation Biocomposites and Nanochemistry Biofuels | Email: adam.mekonnen @asstu.edu.et office : B71 R106 |
| 3 | Menbere Leul | PhD Analytical Chemistry (NTUST, Taiwan) | Asst Prof | Nanopalsmonics Sensors (Biosensors, Chemosensors), bioanalytics Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) 2D nanomatrials | Email: menbere.leul@aastu.edu.et office : B71 R203 |
| 4 | Tarekegn Berhanu | PhD Analytical Chemistry (AAU, Ethiopia) | Assoc Prof | Food, Environment and Cosmetics, Medicinal Plant Analysis | Email: tarekegn.berhanu@aastu.edu.et office :B71 R203 |
| 5 | Anteneh Kindu | PhD Material Science (Kyushu University,Japan ) | Asst Prof | Polymer-ceramic nanocomposite materials Nanomembranes, thin films and coatings Membrane separation Antimicrobials | Email: anteneh.kindu@ aastu. edu.et office : B71 R207 |
| 6 | Assefa Sergawie | PhD Physical Chemistry (AAU, Ethiopia ) | Asst Prof | Electrochemistry and Solar energy, Conducting Polymers | Email:assefa.sergawie@aastu.edu.et office : B71 R106 |
| 7 | Siraye Esubalew | PhD Physical Chemistry (AAU, Ethiopia ) | Asst Prof | Sensors, Nanotechnlogy, Solar Cells, electrochemical storage systems, optoelectronic sytems | Email:siraye.esubalew@ aastu.edu.et office : B71 R106 |
| 8 | Getachew Adam | PhD Physical Chemistry (AAU, Ethiopia ) | Assoc Prof | Organic polymer and perovskite solar cells, photoelectrochemical solar cells, Spectro electrochemistry and electrochemical sensors, photoelectrochemical catalytic CO2 reduction and Hydrogen generation, , Energy storage (Microbial fuel cells and batteries | Email:getachew.adam@aastu.edu.et office : B71 R106 |
| 9 | G/Hiwot G/Silassie | PhD, Material Sciences and Egnineering (Jimma University, Ethiopia) | Asst Prof | Nanomaterials synthesis, Magnetic nanocomposites, polymer nanocomposites, Graphene based nanomaterials, wastewater treatment (photocatalysis, adsorption), Carbon dioxide reduction | Email: gebrehiwot.gebreslassie@aastu.edu.et office : B71 R207 |
| 10 | Mesfin Atlaw | PhD, Physical Chemistry (USTC, China) | Asst Prof | Structural and electronic properties of novel materials at microscale, Electron dynamics at the surface and interface in photocatalytic systems (composition structures with semiconductor, metal, carbon nano-materials), | Email: mesfin.atlaw@aastu.edu.et Office: B71 R202 |
| Name | Qulification | Acad Rank | Research interest | Adress |
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
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
Contact
Ibrahim Nasser, PhD
Dean, College of Applied Sciences
Tel: +251944118951
Email: ibrahim.nasser@aastu.edu.et