Biotechnology & Bioprocess Center of Excellence

  1. Overview Biotechnology and Bioprocess CoE

Biotechnology and Bioprocess Center of Excellence is one of the centers of excellence that has been officially launched on June 1, 2017 at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University to accomplish the goal of enhancing advanced research in the area of biotechnology and bioprocess. The center is expected to harness modern technologies to exploit Ethiopia’s untapped natural resources from diverse microbes, flora and fauna. The CoE utilizes and shares world-class facilities under a common hub and executes advanced high impact multi-disciplinary research of national interest in the areas of advanced biotechnology and bioprocessing. The CoE also serve as a unique graduate and research center via integrating advanced education and research, all based on excellence and innovation to promote innovation, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship for advancing local manufacturing industries, food security, export, import substitution for realizing the country’s GDP growth and national bioeconomy development.

1.1. What we do?

  • Explore microbial, plant , and animal and related resources and use to build up the technology of metabolites, enzymes, bioconversions, and biomass for applications in various local industries

  • Develop inexpensive and eco-friendly bio-based products /materials as well as nutrient and microbe- rich commercial bio-organic fertilizer and feeds.

  • Collaborate with different international expertise, renowned institutions, research centers and companies in Biotechnology and Bioprocess research and application areas.

  • Organize national and international conferences, trainings, seminars and workshops to promote Bioengineering research, technology transfer and product development.

Contact us:

Phone: +251 1311232

Email: biotech.coe@aastu.edu.et

 

  1. Thematic areas and corresponding thematic chairs 

Thematic area

Thematic area leader

Microbial Technology

Mesfin Tafesse (PhD)

Bio-foods and Feeds

Habtamu Admasu (PhD)

Biofuels and Biochemicals

Belachew Zegale (PhD)

Biomaterials & Nanobiotechnology

Girma Gonfa (PhD)

Bio-pharmaceuticals

Musin Kelel (PhD)

Molecular Biotechnology

Gizachew Haile (PhD)

Genomics and Bioinformatics

Adugna Abdi (PhD)

  1. Members in CoE

Full name:

Membership

Samson Mekbib Atnaw (PhD)

Associate Member

Abraham Getahun Ayalew

Associate Member

Henock Woldemichael Woldemariam(PhD)

Core Member

Belachew Zegale Tizazu (PhD)

Core Member

Yalew Woldeamanuel Sitotaw (PhD)

Associate Member

Mekonnen Abebe Anshebo (PhD)

Core Member

Gamachis Korsa Jabicho

Core Member

Ibsa Neme Mogose

Core Member

Ayele Mandefro Ademe (PhD)

Core Member

Shiferaw Ayalneh Worku

Associate Member

Yosef Asrat Waji

Core Member

Solomon Tibebu Gebreabe

Core Member

Solomon Tibebu

Core Member

Takele Sime Tessema

Associate Member

Momina Seleman Maruf

Core Member

Solomon G.Meskel

Core Member

Momina Seleman Maruf

Core Member

Feriehiwote Weldeyohanis Gebremariam

Core Member

Habtamu Admasu (PhD)

Core Member

Sintayehu Mekuria (PhD)

Associate Member

Momina Seleman Maruf

Core Member

Gizachew Haile (PhD)

Core Member

Momina Seleman Maruf

Associate Member

Ejigayehu Chakiso

Associate Member

Aseged Tebeje Tasew

Core Member

Tsedekech Gebremeskel Weldmichael(PhD)

Core Member

Hiwet Meresa Gebremeskel

Core Member

Hiwet Meresa Gebremeskel

Core Member

Alemshet Ayele

Core Member

Takele Chekol

Associate Member

Amsalu Gosu Adigo

Associate Member

Aselefech Sorsa(PhD)

Associate Member

Ali Shemsedin Reshad (PhD)

Core Member

Abate Ayele Adeko

Core Member

Adamu Esubalew Kassa

Associate Member

Adugna Abdi Woldesemayat (PhD)

Core Member

Abera Belay (PhD)

Core Member

Enyew Tadesse (PhD)

Core Member

Kenatu Angasa (PhD)

Core Member

Misrak Kebede (PhD)

Core Member

Eskedar Getachrew (PhD)

Core Member

Aklilu Amiga Kerbo

Core Member

Wondimu Musie

Core Member

Girma Gonfa (PhD)

Core Member

Tesfaye Eshete Asrat(PhD)

Core Member

Feyera Gobena Gemechu

Core Member

Musin Kelel (PhD)

Core Member

Huluager Endeshaw Tagele

Core Member

Mesfin Tafesse (PhD)

Core Member

Selamawit Mulugeta

Core Member

Deguale Abebe Kewuye

Core Member

4 .Ongoing Projects

4 .Ongoing Projects

  1. Identification and characterization of major sugarcane viruses, their vectors and development of protocols for the production of virus-free elite varieties-phase II

  2. Extraction of anti-oxidant from brewery by product (brewer’s spent grains) and its preservatives on selected edible oils

  3. Bio-antiparasitic extraction and characterization from Warburgia Ugandensis Sprague bark for medicinal applications

  4. Physicochemical, amino acid and fatty acid profile of chunk and sirloin cuts of five breeds (boran, senga, sheka, horo and gurage) of cattle found in Ethiopia

  5. Investigation of finger millet (Eleusine coracana) fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) injera as nutraceuticals food; in relation to nutritional composition, antioxidant properties, in vivo rodent model, interventional clinical trial, and sensory property.

  6. Investigation of trace elements (TEs) concentration in patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD): A cross sectional study conducted in dialysis center of Saint. Paul’s Referral Hospital, Ethiopia

  7. Essential mineral composition of enset (enset vetricosum): could it be a solution to mineral deficiency related multiple health problems?

  8. Application of metagenomic technology for identification, discovery and development of antimicrobial drugs from environmental samples

  9. Enset and teff-starch based biodegradable edible films: preparation, characterization and process modeling

  10. Screening of phytomedicine from selected plants that are used by traditional healers for the treatment of autoimmune diseases

  11. Nutraceutical, phytochemical profiles and silver nanoparticles of six wild edible and medicinal herbs of Ethiopia

  12. Evaluation of pulp and paper making properties of Oxytenanthera abyssinica and melia azedarach

  13. Bioprospecting the gut of plastic feeding insects for novel enzyme acting on polyethylene

  14. Genomic Landscape of Indigenous Sheep Populations in Ethiopia

  15. Chemical and Nutritional Characterization of domestic and wild trype Ethiopian varities Boya and its application for bread making

  16. Isolation and Characterization of archaeal Enzymes from Ethiopian-Lakes: Future Ethiopian bio economy perspectives

  17. Bee products as functional ingredients for food and drink applications: from the hive to the table

  18. Synthesis of variety of high silica content Teff Straw based silica gel supported silver nanoparticles, characterization and performance evaluation for the disinfection of drinking Water

  19. Removal of antibiotics from pharmaceutical wastewater using horizontal subsurface flow constructed wetlands

  20. Azola Pinata as an alternative feed to poultry productivity improvement in Ethiopia

  21. Development and optimization of red beet and optimization of product (colorant) relation to nutritional content, antioxidant, and sensory property of cookies and red beet powder juice

  22. Indigenous knowledge of stingless bee honey as a source of natural remedies: bio-functional and physiochemical properties, sensory quality and market value

  23. Development and characterization of Tamarind indica (Roka) and Annona Chrimola (Custard Apple) fruit drink in relation with nutritional composition, antioxidant property, glycaemic index and sensory property

  1. Production of fertilizers from solid waste: A value added wate disposal from Ethiopian tanneries and meat industries.

  2. Mechanical co-pressing of oilseeds and carrot for provitamin A rich edible oil production.

  3. Protocol optimization for in vitro propagation of four sugarcane landraces of Ethiopia

  4. Creation of Somaclonal variants of sugarcane for salt tolerance.

  5. A new commercial formulation and perpetuation of plant and microbial based pesticide, their bio efficacy evaluation and chemical characterization.

  1. Defluorination of drinking water at house hold and community level in selected sites of Oromia region.

  2. Chemical investigation of medicinal and aromatic plants of Ethiopia.

  3. Ecology of middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS-COV) in Camels, Humans and wildlife in Ethiopia.

  4. Development of Propolis Collection Perforated Screen (PCPS) for an extra-valued hive product for smallholder beekeepers.

  1. Consultancy service on production of protein supplemented injera by blending chickpea with Teff

  2. Microbes and Substrate screening process development and Scale up of food fermentation

  1. Producing eco-friendly construction materials using bio-enzyme

  1. Hospital liquid waste treatment plant service for Tirunesh Beijing General Hospital.

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