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class=\"message-text\">\n 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 \u2014 <span class=\"highlight\">Biotechnology, Industrial Chemistry, Food Science and Applied Nutrition, and Geology<\/span> \u2014 have been successfully accredited by the <strong>Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, USA (ABET)<\/strong>.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"message-text\">\n 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.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"message-text\">\n We are revitalizing and building upon the University\u2019s 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.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"message-text\">\n 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.\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"signature\">\n \u2014 Dr. Siraye Esubalew Debebe <br> Dean, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS)\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"accreditation\">\n <span class=\"accredit-badge\">ABET Accredited Programs<\/span>\n <span class=\"accredit-badge\">Outcome-Based Education (OBE)<\/span>\n <span class=\"accredit-badge\">Global Workforce Readiness<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"image-section\">\n <div class=\"dean-image-card\">\n <div class=\"image-placeholder\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aastu.edu.et\/cnas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/02\/new-edit-dr-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Dean Dr. Siraye Esubalew\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"dean-caption\">\n Dean, College of Natural and Applied Sciences<br>\n <small>Dr. Siraye Esubalew Debebe<\/small>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <!-- LEADERSHIP ARCHITECTURE SECTION (visual org chart with photos) -->\n <div class=\"architecture-section\">\n <div class=\"section-title\">\n \ud83d\udcd0 Leadership Architecture\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"org-tree\">\n <!-- Dean node with photo (same as main but smaller) -->\n <div class=\"dean-node\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dean-photo-sm\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aastu.edu.et\/cnas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/02\/new-edit-dr-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Dean photo\">\n <span>Dr. Siraye Esubalew Debebe \u2014 Dean of CNAS<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"vertical-line\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"branch-connector\">\u25bc Direct Reports to Dean \u25bc<\/div>\n \n <!-- Vice Dean + Coordinators + Assistant Registrar row -->\n <div class=\"directors-grid\">\n <!-- Vice Dean -->\n <div class=\"director-card\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"leader-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aastu.edu.et\/cnas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/college-vice.jpg\">\n <div class=\"leader-name\">Dr. Daniel Meshesha Agonafir<\/div>\n <div class=\"leader-title\">Vice Dean, CNAS<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <!-- Educational Quality Enhancement Coordinator -->\n <div class=\"director-card\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"leader-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aastu.edu.et\/cnas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/eqe.jpg\">\n <div class=\"leader-name\">Dr. Tigabu Kassie Ayele<\/div>\n <div class=\"leader-title\">Educational Quality Enhancement Coordinator<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <!-- Research and Technology Transfer Coordinator -->\n <div class=\"director-card\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"leader-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aastu.edu.et\/cnas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/rtt_128x128.jpg\">\n <div class=\"leader-name\">Dr. Takele Chekol Akalu<\/div>\n <div class=\"leader-title\">Research & Tech Transfer Coordinator<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <!-- Assistant Registrar -->\n <div class=\"director-card\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"leader-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aastu.edu.et\/cnas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/regi_128x128.jpg\">\n <div class=\"leader-name\">Mr. Demelash Hailu Yimer<\/div>\n <div class=\"leader-title\">Assistant Registrar<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"vertical-line\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n <div class=\"branch-connector\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Academic Departments & Divisions \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f<\/div>\n\n <!-- Departments Grid (with Head + Vice Head photos, except Math-Phys-Stat no vice head) -->\n <div class=\"departments-grid\">\n <!-- Biotechnology Department -->\n <div class=\"dept-card\">\n <h3>\ud83e\uddec Biotechnology<\/h3>\n <div class=\"role-row\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mini-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aastu.edu.et\/cnas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/bio-head.jpg\">\n <div class=\"role-info\">\n <div class=\"role-name\">Dr. Zuriash Mamo Nademo<\/div>\n <div class=\"role-badge\">Head of Department<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div 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