CNAS | Leadership Architecture & Dean's Message
Dean’s Message
Welcome to the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS).
All indicators of success in the College are steadily improving. The understanding and implementation of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) have been strengthened, and the quality of services continues to grow progressively. Four programs — Biotechnology, Industrial Chemistry, Food Science and Applied Nutrition, and Geology — have been successfully accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, USA (ABET).
Our highest priority is to prepare the next generation of scientists who will address the country's industrial challenges while providing our students with the knowledge, skills, and training necessary to compete and excel in the global workforce.
We are revitalizing and building upon the University’s Strategic Plan, which ensures that the College continues on a strong path toward producing high-quality graduates capable of contributing meaningfully to industry and society.
I would like to call upon our alumni, industry partners, government and non-government institutions to collaborate with us in strengthening and improving the quality of education we provide.
— Dr. Siraye Esubalew Debebe
Dean, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS)
ABET Accredited Programs Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Global Workforce Readiness
Dean Dr. Siraye Esubalew
Dean, College of Natural and Applied Sciences
Dr. Siraye Esubalew Debebe
📐 Leadership Architecture
Dean photo Dr. Siraye Esubalew Debebe — Dean of CNAS
▼ Direct Reports to Dean ▼
Dr. Daniel Meshesha Agonafir
Vice Dean, CNAS
Dr. Tigabu Kassie Ayele
Educational Quality Enhancement Coordinator
Dr. Takele Chekol Akalu
Research & Tech Transfer Coordinator
Mr. Demelash Hailu Yimer
Assistant Registrar
🏛️ Academic Departments & Divisions 🏛️

🧬 Biotechnology

Dr. Zuriash Mamo Nademo
Head of Department
Dr. Gessesse Kebede Bekele
Vice Head of Department

⚗️ Industrial Chemistry

Dr. Tesfu Hailu Halefom
Head of Department
Dr. Sosina Gebremicheal Argaw
Vice Head of Department

⛰️ Geology

Dr. Samuel Getnet Tsegaye
Head of Department
Dr. Birhanu Ermias Akalu
Vice Head of Department

🍎 Food Science & Applied Nutrition

Sinke Mengesha Negash
Head of Department
Solomon Abebaw Tadesse
Vice Head of Department

📐 Mathematics-Physics-Statistics Division

Dr. Habtamu Tiruneh Alemu
Head of Division
⚠️ No Vice Head position for this division (as per structure)
✅ Leadership structure: Dean → Vice Dean, Educational Quality Coordinator, Research & Tech Transfer Coordinator, Assistant Registrar → Academic Departments (Heads + Vice Heads) except Mathematics-Physics-Statistics Division has no vice head.