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Dr. Mekonnen Gebeyaw

PhD, Assistance Professor in Plant Breeding and Genetics

Mekdela Amba University

Tulu Awulia, Ethiopia

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I am Dr. Mekonnen Gebeyaw Alebel (Assistance professor). I am 31 years old. I have made my PhD in plant breeding and genetics at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia

My organisation

Mekdela Amba University

Mekdela Amba University

Academia

Ethiopia

Mekdela Amba University (MAU) is a public Comprehensive university in South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. The main campus is at Tulu Awlia, 80km west of Dessie, and another campus is at Mekane Selam, 100km from the main campus.The main campus is 58km south from the historical place Mekdela Amba.The university was established in 2015, one of 11 universities set up to expand higher education and distribute it across the country. As of December 2024 the university website states that it has 409 teachers and a total of 2001 employees, and 5750 undergraduate and 54 postgraduate students. Mekdela Amba University is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence and innovative research. Our diverse range of programs equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. We emphasize collaboration and community engagement, allowing us to contribute meaningfully to societal development. Together, we strive to empower learners and leaders for a brighter future.
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About me

Dr. Mekonnen Gebeyaw was born on July 16, 1993 G.C in Jabi Tehenan Woreda, West Gojjam Zone, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia. He attended his Elementary education at Zeguy primary school (grade 8), secondary education at Damot Secondary School (grade 9 and 10) and then attended his higher preparatory education at Damot High School (grade 11 and 12). Then he joined Debre Markose University in October 2014 G.C and graduated with a BSc degree in plant science in 2016 G.C. Following his graduation, in July 2016, he took an entrance exam prepared by the Ethiopian Ministry of Education for graduate assistance for the newly opened 4th generation universities. In 2016, he continued his MSc study at Haramaya University in Seed Science and Technology, and he has completed his MSc degree studies in 2018. Starting from July 16, 2018, he has been employed as a lecturer at Mekdela Amba University and he has served from 2018 to 2020. In November 2021, he has started his Ph.D. study and published two articles in peer-reviewed journals and the other two are under review. Now he has graduated with the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Plant breeding and Genetics at the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Department of Plant Sciences, Bahir Dar University. Currently he has been serving as a Lecturer, Researcher and Community server in the Department of Plant Science at MEkdela Amba University, Ethiopia.

My organisation

Mekdela Amba University

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Skills

  • R Stastical Software
  • Plant Breeding And Genetics
  • Seed Technology
  • Classical Genetics,
  • Mendlian Genetics, Epigenetics, Metabolomics
  • Phenomics (Phenotyping), Bioinformatics
  • Tissue Culture, Micro propagation of plants
  • Conventional Breeding
  • Genotype by Environment interaction Research
  • Explant Selection

Interests

  • Research, Publication, Lecturing
  • Advising Students
  • Research grant Searching
  • Proteomics, Quantitate Genetics
  • Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics
  • QTL mapping
  • Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS),
  • Seed health, Molecular Plant Breeding
  • Genetic purity test of crop seeds
  • Seed Quality Test
  • Plant Biotechnology
  • Climate crises mitigation
  • Afforestation and Reforestation
  • Biodiversity and Natural conservation
  • Grant Writing, Research Proposal development

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