Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Table of Contents
College of Business and Economics ............................................ 2
College of Humanities, Language Studies, and
Journalism and Communication ................................................ 81
College of Health Sciences ......................................................... 94
College of Natural and Computational Science ..................... 118
College of Social Sciences ........................................................ 158
College of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture (CVMA)...... 184
College of Perfroming & Visual Arts ........................................ 194

TEACHING INSTITUTES

Addis Ababa Institute of Technology (AAiT) ......................... 196

Ethiopian Institute of Water Resources (EiWR) .................... 245
Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) ................... 250
IT Doctoral Program.................................................................. 256

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College of Business and Economics

Department of Accounting and Finance

Msc in Accounting and Finance (Regular Student)

Zewge Daniel
Determinants of Insurance Business Development In
Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr. Abebe Yitayew
Abaynew Demisew
The Effect of leverage on Airlines profitability an
Empirical Study on Selected Airlines
Supervisor: Dr. Abebe Yitayew
Adugna Tiroro
Determinants of Microfinance Loan Repayment
Performance: Case (OMFI) In Hodiya Zone
Supervisor: Dr Degefa Duresa
Betelehem Tolossa
Budgeting and Budget Monitoring practice in
The case of Government hospitals
Supervisor: Dr. Laxmikantham Padakanti
Mesfin Mahtemeselase
Factors Affecting Effective Management of Public
Budget of Ethiopia (case of Oromia)
Supervisor: Dr. Laxmikantham Padakanti
Desalegn Shibiru
Challenges and Prospects of Industry Parks in Enhancing
Supervisor: Dr. Laxmikantham Padakanti
Momina Motuma Teshome
The Effect of IFRS Adoption on Financial Reporting
Quality: Evidence from Commercial Banks
Supervisor: Dr. Abebaw Kassie
Tesfaye Butta
The Challenges of Export Loan in Ethiopia
Supervisor Dr. Temesgen Worku

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Fikre Gedefa Bedede

The Effect of Internal Audit on the Financial performance
Bureau of Finance and Economics
Supervisor: Dr. Laxmikantham Padakanti
Getahun Shiferaw
Determinants of Audit fee in Ethiopia Manufacturing
Share Companies-Large Tax Office
Supervisor: Dr. Laxmikantham Padakanti
Tilahun Wolde
The Effect of Financial Leverage on Profitability of
Commercial Banks In Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr. Sewal Abate
Dagim Ayalew
Factors Affecting Financial Performance of NON-LIFE
Insurances Companies In Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Sewal Abate
Meyad Diriba
Implementation of international Financial
Reporting Standards in Ethiopia:
Supervisor: Dr. Wollela Abehodie
Muridu Sirage
Professionalization of Accountancy in Ethiopia: Trends and
Challenges
Supervisor: Dr. Wollela Abehodie
Taye Kidane
Determinants of lending interest rate (an Empirical study
on private commercial Banks' in Ethiopian)
Supervisor: Dr Habtamu Berhinu
Goshu Desalegn
Does Exchange Rate Matters?
For Foreign Direct investment inflow to Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Sewal Abate
Anwar Adem
The effect of market structure on private non-life
insurances profitability in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Alem Hagos

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Ephrem Mengistu
The effect of ERP system implementation on internal audit
Effectiveness: the case of commercial Banks of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Degefa Duresa
Abdi Mohamed
The impact of microfinance services on the growth of small
business enterprises in jijiga and degahbur cities
administration
Supervisor: Ato G/Medhin G/Hiwot
Worku Belachew
The effect of Omo microfinance credit on the growth of
micro and small enterprises” (the case of hosanna Town)
Supervisor: Dr. Habtamu Berhanu
Alexander Endale
Role of integrating financial Management information
system (IFMIS) in decision making planning and
controlling: the case of Addis Ababa University
Supervisor: Dr. Sewal Abate
Yoseph Fekadu
Determinants of non-performing loans: Evidence from
commercial Banks in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abebaw Kassie
Meselech Amsalu
The Effect of financial risk on the financial performance of
Ethiopian commercial Banks
Supervisor Dr. Habtamu Berhanu

Msc in Accounting and Auditing

Berhanu Ayansa Angessa

Determinants of performance Audit practice: A case of
Oromia Auditor General
Supervisor: Dr. Sewal Abate
Teshome Sahlu
Factors Affecting the Application of presumptive
Tax case of Arada Sub city
Supervisor: Dr. Sewal Abate
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Mengestu Gobosho
Factors Affecting implementation of auditor
General’s recommendations: A case of Oromia
Supervisor: Dr. Sewal Abate
Welansa Kebede Workie
“Investigating the Determents of effective implementation
of integrated financial Management information system
(IFMIS ) in Gov ’public bodies of Ethiopia : A case of
ministry of finance“
Supervisor Dr. Temesgen Worku
Bereket Getachew Zeffer
Prospects and challenges of implementing of implementing
Financial Management information systems (FMIS) in
selected government institutions
Supervisor Dr. Temesgen Worku
Tigist Edessa
Factors Affecting Effectiveness of Government Audit:
A case of oromia Auditor general office
Supervisor Dr. Abebaw Kassie
Tsige Semachew
Assess Factors that affect the Budget preparation and
utilization in Ministry of Finance
Supervisor Dr. Abebaw Kassie
Nuru Mustefa Ahmed
Project audit Practices and its challenges in Addis Ababa
construction Bureau
Supervisor Dr. Abebaw Kassie
Zenebeh Begashaw
Determinants of internal audit effectiveness in the public
sector, case study in selected Ethiopia public sector offices
Supervisor Dr. Abebe Yitayew
Gelete tolina Negaro
The effect of tax audit on tax compliance: in the case of
Burayu city administration
Supervisor: Dr. Alem Hagos
Motuma Negeri
Factors determine tax payers “A“ in Addis Ababa City
Administration revenue Authority Medium No 2 Brach office
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Supervisor: Dr. Alem Hagos

Abaynesh Teshome
Factors influencing internal audit Effectiveness.
The case of Administrative and General Service
Sectors of the federal government
Supervisor: Dr. Degefe Duressa
Abate Kebede
Challenges and prospects of internal Audit in performing
audit Function government higer education institution
In Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Degefe Duressa
Abate Kebede
Challenges and prospects of internal Audit in performing
audit Function government higer education institution in
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Degefe Duressa
Zerihun Muleta Bulcha
The role of performance Audit on performance
improvement and Accountability in the audited public
sectors of city Government of Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Degefe Duressa
Lelisa Gudeta
Implementation of Audit recommendation: the case of
Oromia Special Zone surrounding finfinne city
Administrations
Supervisor: Dr. Degefe Duressa
Meskerm Wendwessen
Assessment of internal Auditors ‘role in
procurementcompliance risk Management:- The case of
selected budgetary public organization
Supervisor: Dr. Habtamu Berhanu
Bekele W/ senbet
Assessment of internal Audit practices in Oromia
Regional state The case of selected public sectors
Supervisor: Dr. Habtamu Berhanu

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Genet Shewafera
Practice, challenges and prospects of internal Auditors
in some selected sleeted social sector of public Budgetary
organization
Supervisor: Dr. Habtamu Berhanu
Roman Argaw
Challenges and prospected of Risk Based internal Audit in
Ethiopia public institutes: The case of Selected Federal
Organizations
Supervisor: Dr. Habtamu Berhanu
Dawit shimelis
Assessment of program Based Budgeting Application
Effectiveness in Selected public bodies of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Tekalign Nega
Emire Regassa
Challenges facing internal Audit function the case of oromia
Public enterprises
Supervisor: Dr Degefa Duresa

MSC in Accounting (Extension)

Abera Tatek
The influence of electronic Tax filing System on tax
compliance: The case of Large Taxpayers Branch office
(LTO)
Supervisor: Dr. Abebaw Kassie
Melsew selsew sahlu
Environmental taxes and levies in Ethiopia: Design and
revenue reverence performance
Supervisor: Dr. Wollela Abehodie
Negussie Mulugeta
The effect capital structure on financial performance of
insurance companies:empirical evidence from private
insurance companies in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Alem Hagos

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Hailemichael Seyoum
Assessments of insurance firm’s productivity:
the case of Ethiopia insurance corporation
Supervisor: Dr. Alem Hagos
Amanuel Tsegaye
The effects of internal Financial Reporting standards (IFRS)
adoption audit fees in Ethiopia-the case of commercial
Banks
Supervisor: Dr. Temesgen Worku
Temelket Awraris
Factors determining internal audit effectiveness in Ethiopia
Commercial banks
Supervisor: Dr. Temesgen Worku
Alexander Hache
Challenges and opportunities in Adopting IFRS by private
commercial Banks
Supervisor: Dr. Sewal Abate
Abdi Mohamed
The impact of microfinance services on the growth of small
business enterprises in Jijiga and Degahbur cities
administration
Supervisor: Ato G/Medhin G/Hiwot
Mulugeta Bekle
A Study on Effect of tax audit practice on taxpayer
compliance and revenue collection: the case of east Addis
Ababa Branch office
Supervisor: Dr. Alem Hagos
Abdulsemed Shafi
Determinants of tax compliance in the case of vat
registered individual tax payers in Addis Ketema sub city
Supervisor: Dr. Alem Hagos
Solomon shumetie
Perception of tax audit practices: evidence form Ethiopian
revenue And customs authority large Tax payers office
(LTO)
Supervisor: Dr. Temesgen Worku

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Kassahun Teshome
Effect of Budget and Budgetary control on non financial
performance: in case of Ethiopian Banking industry
Supervisor: Dr. Degefe Duressa
Teka Mekuannt
Effect of investment on Electronic Banking on Financial
performance of commercial Banks in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Ato G/Medhin G/Hiwot
Arefayne Wodajo
Factors Affecting Internal Audit Effectiveness the case of
Ethiopian insurance companies
Supervisor: Dr. Habtamu Berhanu
Habtamu Lashetew
Factors affecting tax compliance Behavior of Addis Ababa
number two medium taxpayers branch office, in Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abebe Yitayew
Tewodros Gebreyes
The Impact of Macroeconomic Factors on financial
performance of commercial Banks in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Abebe Yitayew
Tenaye Gebr
Determinants of privet commercial Banks ‘Deposit growth
in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Abebe Yitayew
Alemzewed Ayele
Determinants of internal Audit Effectiveness in Ethiopia:
The case of Selected Budgetary public sectors
Supervisor: Dr. Alem.H
Direslign Dagnaw
Effect of foreign Bank entry in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Laxmikantham Padakanti
Goitom Tariku
Financial Distress and its Determinants in bank and
insurance industry
Supervisor: Dr. Abebe Yitayew

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Shimeles Abebe
Determinants of profitability in the manufacturing firm the
case of natural mineral water producing companies
Supervisor: Ato G/Medhin G/Hiwot
Eyob Kindu
The impact of liquidity risk on financial performance of
commercial banks In Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Tekalign Nega
Atenaf Yehuala
Challenges and opportunities of private manufacturing
investment firms in Ethiopia: case study from Addis Ababa,
kality sub-city medium and large scale firms
Supervisor: Dr. Sewal Abate
Kinfe Tuga
Determinants of liquidity risk: evidence from Ethiopia
private commercial Banks
Supervisor: Dr. Habtamu Berhanu
Yitayal Ashebir
The effect of working capital management on firms’
profitability: the case of steel manufacturing firms in Addis
Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Alem Hagos
Tariku Ashenafe
The Determinants of insurance companies’ profitability in
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Degefe Duressa
Mulunesh Gizachew
Prospects and challenges of establishing stock market in
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Sewal Abate
Sisay Seyfu
Determinants of financial and operational sustainability
of microfinance institutions in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Habtamu Berhanu
Negasew Worku
Determinant of non –interest income diversification:
evidence from commercial Bank in Ethiopia.
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Supervisor: Dr. Degefe Duressa

Seid Ababor
Effect of debt financing on firms earnings in Ethiopia:
Evidence from manufacturing S.c in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Abebe Yitayew
Yared Solomon
Determinants of capital structure in the Airlines industry:
an empirical study on major airlines in Africa
Supervisor: Ato G/Medhin G/Hiwot
Nega Bisrat
Factors Affecting the Adoption of E-Commerce in the
perspective of Ethiopian Banks
Supervisor Dr. Temesgen Worku
Feleke Negash
Implementing International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS): A case of Private Insurance Companies in Ethiopia
Supervisor Dr. Temesgen Worku
Likenaw Akemach
The Effect of Financial Risk on Performance of
Insurance Companies in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abebe Yitayew
Matewos Berhanu
Effectiveness of the Centralized Procurement by the
Federal Government through Public Procurement and
Property Disposal Services (PPPDS)
Supervisor: Dr. Degefe Duressa
Hirut Biazen
Role of Financial institutions in promoting private small and
Medium Enterprises in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Abebe Yitayew
Endashaw Demle
Determinants of Tax Evasion; The case of Bole sub city
category Taxpayers Ethiopian Revenue & customs Authority
Branch office
Supervisor: Dr. Tekalign Nega

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Meskerem Assegid
How Exchange rate affects performance: a case study on
Ethiopia Private commercial Banks
Supervisor: Dr. Habtamu Berhanu

Msc in Accounting and Finance-Distance

Gutu Birru
Determinants of internal Audit Quality Evidence from
selected Ethiopian
Supervisor: Dr Degefa Duresa
Eybo G/Mariam
Causes and Consequences of NON-Performing Loans
The case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Degefa Duresa
Gezahegn Ayele
Auditor's Perfessional responsibilitiess and Legal Liability
with regard to private Auditors
Supervisor: Dr Degefa Duresa
Tadesse Seyoum
Determinants of organization success of MFI in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Degefa Duresa
Manalebih Mequanint
The Impact of International Financial reporting
standard (IFRS) adoption on key financial ratios
Supervisor: Dr Degefa Duresa
Taye Ameneshewa
Risk Management and Financial Performance the
case of Ethiopian Insurance
Supervisor: Dr. Habtamu Berhanu
Gedefaw Getabeh
Assessment of Credit Risk Management Systems
and Practices of Ethiopian Commercial Banks.
Supervisor: Dr. Habtamu Berhanu
Workineh Tesfaye
Internal Control and Financial Performance:
The Case of selected privately Owned
Supervisor: Dr. Habtamu Berhanu
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Kefelegn Girma
Assessment of The Level of Financial Literacy among
Bankers: the case of Berhan Bank Share Company
Supervisor: Dr. Habtamu Berhanu
Girma Lakew
The Effect of Non-performing loans of commercial
Bank of Ethiopia in the financial performance
Supervisor: Dr. Habtamu Berhanu
Sisay Demelasn
Corporate governance on the Financial performance: the
case of selected state Owned Enterprises
Supervisor: Dr. Habtamu Berhanu
Kubrom Negash
Assessment of cost Accounting practice:
The case of Des General trading PLC in Ethiopian
Supervisor: Dr. Habtamu Berhanu
Yezihalem Tilahun
Assessment of Financing Manufacturing projects
by commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor Dr. Abebaw Kassie
Misrak Alemayehu
Determinants of /deposit mobilization in commercial Bank
Supervisor Dr. Abebaw Kassie
Yared Zeleke Hunegnaw
Challenge of adopting international financial reporting
Standards (IFRS) in private limited companies (PLC) in
Ethiopia: evidenced from local assemblers of vehicle
Supervisor Dr. Abebaw Kassie
Fekade Wolde
Risk Management in Ethiopia Insurance Companies and Its
Impact on Financial Performance
Supervisor: Dr. Abebe Yitayew
Sisay Horsa
Factors Affecting profitability of insurance companies in
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abebe Yitayew

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Hailu Feyera
Bedget management and control in public sector in
case of Oromia finance and Economic cooperation
Supervisor: Dr. Abebe Yitayew
Mesfin Demissie
Challenges and prospect of international financial reporting
standards (IFRS) implementation
Supervisor: Dr. Sewal Abate
Fekadu Demissie
What Factors determine the performance of microfinance
institutions in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Alem Hagos
Taressa Ensesu
Excise Tax and Firms' performance: evidence from
manufacturing sectors in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Alem Hagos
Mengistu Ararsa
Challenges and prospects of lease financing in Ethiopia:
evidence from DBEs’ small and medium enterprises
Supervisor: Dr. Alem Hagos
Million Melaku
Challenges of Value Added Tax (VAT) Refund Procedures:
The Case of Large
Supervisor: Dr. Temesgen Worku
Yitagesu Terfa
International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS)
Implementation Challenge in Public Utility
Supervisor: Dr. Temesgen Worku
Yitagesu T/Tsadik
Factors Affecting individual investor’s Behavior to
invest in Ethiopian private Banks share companies
Supervisor: Dr. Abebaw Kassie
Behailu Abebe
Measuring the Effect of Size on Ethiopia banks profitability
Supervisor: Dr. Tekalign Nega

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MBA (MBA in Management) Regular

Abiy Abaineh Abebe
Firm- Level Determinants of Export Performance of
Ethiopian Tanneries
Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Teklu
Axumiet Mulugeta Gebreyesus
The impact of Service Quality gaps on customer
satisfaction: The Case of Dashen Bank
Supervisor: Dr Gemechu Waktola
Desnet Tewelemedhin Weldemariam
The Impact of Relationship Marketing Strategy on
Customer Retention: the Mediating Role of Commitment
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse
Endalew Assefa Temesgen
Job Satisfaction and its Determinants among the Academic
Staff at Addis Ababa University
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Endalk Filfil Worku
The Effect of Non- Financial Reward on Employee
Retention: The Case of Companies in Hawasa Industrial
Park
Supervisor: Dr Gemechu Waktola
Hassen Seid Adem
The Effect of Total Rewards on Employee Engagement: the
Moderating Role of Perceived Reward Fairness
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Meron Dagne Hallemichael
Impact of Entrepreneurial Education on University Student’s
Entrepreneurship Intent: The Case of Addis Ababa
University CBE students
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse
Ruot Met Koryom
The Effects of Workforce Diversity on Employee
Performance: Case of Hawassa Industrial Park
Supervisor: Dr Gemechu Waktola

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Sabrina Abdulaziz Zurga

Do Personality Traits Affect Productivity? The Case of
Company X
Supervisor: Dr Gemechu Waktola
Shentema Woldesenbet Gurmessa
Factors Affecting the Adoption of Electronic Payment on
Cash Transfer Program in Ethiopia: The Case of M- Birr and
Ethiopia Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP)
Supervisor: Prof. Ayele Tirfie
Tegbew Addis Alemu
Strategic Management Practice on Performance of Small
and Medium Enterprises (The case of Gullele Sub City,
Addis Ababa)
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu
Woldegiorgis Haileyesus Hailemichael
Challenges and Prospects of Ethiopia Cement Market
Supervisor: Dr Gemechu Waktola
Yitayal Mossu Mhirete
Factors That Affects Agency Banking Utilization In Ethiopian
Commercial Banks (Evidence from Secreted Ethiopian
Commercial banks)
Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Teklu
Yalew Alemayehu
The Effects of Employee Relationship Management on
Employee’s Performance “Study on Ethiopian Insurance
Sector
Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Teklu
Zenaw Kefale Alemu
The Effectiveness of Managing the Millennial Workforce in
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia: the Case of Addis Ababa city
Supervisor: Dr Gemechu Waktola
Awoke Tesfu Ayalew
Effects of Working Environment on Employee Performance:
In the Case of Bole Lemi Industrial Park
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Mohammed
Michael Tadesse Alamirew
The Effect of Job Satisfaction on Employees' Turnover
Intention (The Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia)
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Mohammed
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Mohammed Jemal Awel

Factors Affecting Employee Engagement: The Moderating
Role of Self-Efficacy: Empirical evidence from Ethiopia
Insurance Companies
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Mulaw Abere
Effects of performance management system on employee
performance: A Case of Ethiopia cargo and logistics service
Supervisor: Dr. Tsegabrham Mekonen
Negash Solomn
Strategic Challenges and Prospects Human Capital
Development of Ethiopia Cement Industry
Supervisor: Dr. Gemechu Waktola
Redyet Nigussie
Analysis of the relationship between promotional mix
elements and performance of pharmaceutical companies
in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Workneh Kassa
Ruhama Temesgen
Assessment of Corporate Social Responsibility Practices
From Employees’ perspectives: The Case of Addis Abattoirs
Enterprise
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu
Sololomon Debebe Negash
Understanding the Dynamics of Microfinance in Promoting
Entrepreneurship: The. Case of Woreda 14 Addis Credit
and Saving Microfinance
Supervisor: Dr Zewdie Shibre
Tsion Feleke
Assessment of Factors Affecting Usage of Internet Banking
Services in the case Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Customers
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Fikre
Woldegiorgis Haileyesus
Strategies challenges and prospects of Ethiopian cement
market
Supervisor: Dr. Gemechu Waktola

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MBA (MBA in Management) Extension

Abebe Aginachew
Determinant Factors Affecting’ Job performance at
commercial Bank of Ethiopia Addis Ababa City Branches
Supervisor: Dr. Gemechu Waktola
Belay Gebremariam
Demand Forecasting for Spare Parts Inventory
Management
Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Teklu
Bekema Abebe
Challenges and opportunities of the adoption of Mobile and
Agent banking: in the case of selected commercial banks in
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Elsa Taddele
IT- Business Alignment: the case of Ethiopia Airlines
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Fikre
Fitsum Assefa
Service Satisfaction of Gold and Base Metal Exploration
Companies in Ethiopia: The Moderation Role of Access
Road
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Nobel Demissie
Factors Affecting Implementation of Interest Free Banking
Services in Ethiopia: The Mediating Role of Customer
Involvement
Supervisor: Dr. Yitbarek Takele
Tuilahun Kassaye
“The Effect of Agent Banking on Financial Inclusion in
Ethiopia”
Supervisor: Dr. Ayele Tirfie
Amanuel Haile Tessema
Exploring Leadership Qualities of Project Managers for
Project Success in Construction Industry: The Case of
Category A Construction Firms in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid

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Bekalu Gasese Mamaru

Commercial Banks Quality Service Delivery Factors and the
Impact on Customer Satisfaction in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
Lebse Temesgen Woldeamanuel
Assessment of factors influencing customer’s intention to
adopt agency banking service in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
Megfira Adem Ibrahim
The Effect or Organizational Commitment on Employees’
Turnover Intention: In the Case of Ethiopia Trade Business
Cooperation (Alle Bejimla)
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Mohammed
Muluken Israel Wogasso
The Impact of private Bank Financial Accessibility to Small
and Medium Enterprise and their contributions on Economic
growth of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
Tessema Zergaw Ekuraga
Influences of Television Advertisements on Consumer
Purchase Intention: The Case of Breweries in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Baymot Tadesse
Thomas Getahun Hagos
“Practices of Outsourcing and Its Influence on
Organizational Performance: the case of International
Livestock Research Institute /ILRL- Addis Ababa. “
Supervisor: Dr. Workneh Kassa
Wondwosen Kassa Karissa
Comparative Assessment of Healthcare Service Quality and
Customer Satisfaction in Some Selected Public and Private
Hospitals in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Workneh Kassa
Yonas Hagos Abreha
Assessment of Opportunities and challenges of the
Adoption of National Switch System: The Case for Selected
Ethiopian Commercial Banks and Ethswitch
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu

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Gezahagn Ayalew Kebede

Determinants of Employee Engagement in the Banking
Industry Ethiopia: The case of Bank of Abyssinia
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Mhammed Seid
Tadesse Aydagnuhem Agonafir
Assessing relationship between front office employee's
(Teller's) job satisfaction and customer's satisfaction in
Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu
Yidnekachew Girma Yeshgeta
Customers' Satisfaction in ATM Service-Empirical Evidence
from the Leading Banking in Ethiopia (Commercial Bank of
Ethiopia)
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu
Henok Tedla Yirga
The Impact of Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction:
The case of Addis Ababa City government Land Holding
Registration and Information agency: Yeka sub city branch
office
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
Sololomon Berhanemeskel Ambaye
Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment Inflow to
Ethiopia Time Series Analysis
Supervisor: Dr Zewdie Shibre
Selam Asnake Mersha
Factors Affecting Employees Engagement In Commercial
Bank of Ethiopia Addis Ababa Branches
Supervisor: Dr Jemal Mohammed
Abiy Woldimagegne Tuji
Assessment of the implementation of total quality
management: the case of Ethiopian pharmaceuticals s.c.
Supervisor: Dr. Matiwos Ensermu

MBA (MBA in Management) Distance

Denknesh Tsegaye Asmare

Assessment of Factors Influencing Employee's Turnover
and Retention Practices: The Case of Commercial Bank of
Ethiopia
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Supervisor: Dr. Gemechu Waktola

Elsabeth Girmay Ellias
The Impact of Work Life Balance on Employees Job
Satisfaction: in the case of Lion International Bank S.C
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Mohammed
Fikiru Tiki Ararsa
Effects of Motivational Factors on Employees Performance
in Commercial Bank of Ethiopia in case of South Addis
Ababa District
Supervisor: Dr. Tsegabrhan Mekonen
Hiwot Tsegaye Tamene
The Mediating role Employee Engagement in the
relationship between Perceived Organizational Support and
Employee Performance -the case of World Vision Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Kirubal Minichil Abay
Corporate Governance and Firm Performance of Private
Commercial Banks in Ethiopia: The case of Bank of
Abyssina
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse
Meseret Getachew Deneke
The Relationship between Organizational Culture and
Employees’ Commitment – the case of Bank Ethiopia
Airlines
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Mohammed
Mikiyas Fekadu Assefa
Factors Affecting the Growth of Agent Banking Operation
in Selected Ethiopian Commercial Banks
Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Teklu
Molla Beyene Belay
The Effect of Celebrity Endorsement on Consumers'
Purchase Intention: The case of Commercial Bank of
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse
Selamawit Asfaw Weldemariam
The Effect of Internal Marketing on Job Satisfaction:
The case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse

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Shegaw Aderaw Desta

Impact of Total Quality Management (TQM) on Operational
Performance of Ethiopia Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Plants
Supervisor: Dr Mohammed Seid
Yadmnesh Adraw
Determinants of Deposit Mobilization in Commercial Banks
of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Baymot Tadesse
Alelign Wassie Ayene
Factors Affecting the Adoption of Agency Baking (CBEbirr)
Service in the Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Workneh Kassa
Wolelaw Ambelu Merra
Factors Affecting Customer Preference on Financial
Service of Micro Financial Institution in Bishoftu Town
Supervisor: Dr. Workneh Kassa
Fekirete Diriba
The Effect of Advertising Media and Objective on
Consumers Buying Behavior (Selected Ethiopian Private
Commercial Banks)
Supervisor: Dr. Yitbarek Takele

MBA (MBA in Finance) Regular

Mahlet Anley Mengesha

Exchange Rate Risk Impact on International Trade: A case
study of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Alem Hagos
Mulualem Gizaw Bekele
Measuring Technical and Scale Efficiency of Private
Commercial Banks in Ethiopia: Using Data Envelopment
Analysis (DEA)
Supervisor: Dr. Habtamu Berhanu
Sirak Tadesse Chekol
The effect of foreign exchange risk management practice
on financial performance of private commercial banks in
Ethiopia

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Supervisor: Dr. Temesgen Worku

Tamirat Hailu Tezera
Determinants of Ethiopian Foreign Direct Investment
Inflows: Bounds Testing Approach
Supervisor: Dr. Abebe Yitayew

MBA (MBA in Finance) Extension

Abel Hailegiorgies
The effect of Corporate Governance Practices on the
Financial Performance of Public Enterprises in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Ato Gebremedhin Gebrehiowt
Anbessa Abebe
Determinants of Foreign Direct investment Inflow in
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abebe Yitayewu
Beerihun Sisay Zegeye
Determinant of Deposit mobilization in Ethiopian
Commercial Banks
Supervisor: Dr. Sewale Abate
Dawit Abera Keno
Determinants of External Auditors’ FEF: (In the case of
Banking and Insurance Industries of Ethiopia)
Supervisor: Dr Habtamu Berhanu
Endaalamahu Slesh
Effect of Credit Reference Bureau Report on Lending
Decision (Evidence from Private Commercial Banks in
Ethiopia)
Supervisor: Ato Gebremedhin Gebrehiowt
Habtamu Amsalu Tilahu
Determinants of Bank Lending Rates: Empirical Study on
Commercial Banks In Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Sewale Abate
Misganaw Chanyalew
An empirical analysis of the determinants of trade balance
in Ethiopia (1980-2017)
Supervisor: Dr. Abebaw Kassie

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Surafel Getachew
The Effects of Foreign Direct Investment and International
Trade on Ethiopia Economic Growth
Supervisor: Dr. Alem Hagos

MBA (MBA in Finance) Distance

Abdurhman Dekebo Radis

Factors Affecting Successful Term Loans Repayment
Performance the case of Oromia International Bank Share
Company
Supervisor: Dr. Abeba Kassie
Daniel Yilma Balcha
Factors Affecting Customer Retention in Private Commercial
Banks in Addis Ababa.
Supervisor: Dr Abebe Yitayew
Dereje Hailemicael Woldtsadik
The Assessment of Management Information Systems
Availability and Utilization as Factors Enhancing Managers’
Decision Making: The case of commercial Bank of Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr Abebe Yitayew
Hirut Kassa Shalemo
Assessment of Credit Risk Management: The case of Bank
of Abyssinia S.Co.
Supervisor: Dr. Alem Hagos
Jote Kenate Jaleta
Opportunities and Challenges of International Financial
Reporting Standards Implementation in The Case of
Commercial Banks in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Sewal Abate
Kaleb Dejene Geberemedhin
Factors Affecting Agricultural Credit Financing Management
Practice in Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) Addis Ababa
District
Supervisor: Dr. Sewal Abate
Kibur Minas Hiruy
Determinants of Nonperforming Loans: Evidence from
Commercial Banks in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abeba Kassie
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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Mezgebu Lemma Mekonnen

Mobile Banking adoption in Ethiopia: A Case of Commercial
bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Temesgen Worku
Muluken Feleke Abedcho
Effects of Motivation on Employee Performance: A case
study in Commercial Bank of Ethiopia North Addis Ababa
District city Branches
Supervisor: Dr Tekalign Nega
Senait Tekmariam Hailesilassie
Assessment of Employee Resourcing Practices in the case
of ASMEN and STEELY RMI Manufacturing PLCS in Addis
Ababa
Supervisor: Dr Tekalign Nega
Shalemu Asnake Metekia
Determinates of Bank’s Deposits in Ethiopia: A case of
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Habtamu Berhanu
Tewordros Assefa Wolde
Assessing the effectiveness of Export Incentive on Export
Growth in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Ato G/Medhin G/Hiwot
Tigist Adenagir Aberu
The Determinants of Liquidity in Banking Business:
The case of selected Private Commercial Banks of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Abebe Yitayew
Tsige Selman Mohammed
Assessment on Risk Management Practices: The Case of
Enat Bank
Supervisor: Dr. Abeba Kassie
Wobshet Tadesse Melaku
What Factors Determine Commercial Banks’ Deposit?
An Empirical Study on Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Alem Hagos
Yeshareg Bekle Gebrkirstos
Determinants of Performance of Saving and Credit
association in Ethiopia (A case study of Construction Design
ESCA)
Supervisor: Dr. Sewal Abate
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MBA Financial Service (MBA in Management)

Extension

Abel Sileshi Taye

Factors Affecting E- Banking Penetration in Commercial
Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor Dr. Yitbarek Takele
Aheza Berhe Abera
Determinants of Loan Default in Credit Risk Management
of Agricultural Projects: The Case of Development Bank of
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abeba Kassie
Deresse Belayneh Engidasew
The Assessment of the Use and Effectiveness of
Promotional Tools Informing, Persuading and Reminding
Customers (A case of Ethiopian Insurance Corporation)
Supervisor: Dr Tilahun Teklu
Ernias Meberatu
Factors affecting non Performing Loans in Development
Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Abebe Yitayew
Gizachew Abebe Zerihun
Effect of Interest Free Banking to Financial Performance of
the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Alem Hagos
Hiwot Zemedkun G/Silassie
The Effect of Credit Risk Management on the Profitability
Performance of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Baymot Tadesse
Sentayehu Abebe Kifle
The Opportunities and challenges of Lease Financing in
Development Bank of Ethiopia (DBE)
Supervisor: Dr. Habtamu Berhanu
Solomon Yeshitila Gebrehiwot
The Effect of Per-Shipment Export credit Delivery System
on Customer retention: A case of Commercial Bank of
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu

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Temtim Tola Guddo

Challenges and Prospect of Life Insurance in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu
Kibret Bahiru Gelaye
Determinates OF Non- Performing Loans: The Case of
Development Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Degefa Duressa
Eleni Esayas Giday
Factors That Determine Employee Engagement
(The case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia)
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Molla Birhania Tiruneh
Assessment of Marketing Challenges and Opportunities:
A Case of Ethiopia Insurance Corporation
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu

PhD in Management

Dr. Asres Abitie

Strategic Change in Developmental State Context: An
Organizational Justice Theory Perspective (OJTP)
Strategy Orientation in Ethio Telecom and Commercial
Bank of Ethiopia
Main Supervisor: Prof. Leona Achtenhagen
Co-Supervisor: Prof. Lucia Naldi
Local Co-Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
Dr. Yared Asrat
Struggle for meaning in radical change: A critical discourse
analysis of middle managers’ discourse
Supervisor: Prof. Leona Achtenhagen
Co-Supervisor: Prof. Ethel Brundin
Local Co-Supervisor: Dr. Yitbarek Takele
Dr. Yikaalo Welu
Human Capital as a process: Learning from an emerging
economy
Supervisor: Prof. Ethel Brundin
Co-Supervisor: Prof. Lucia Naldi
Local Co-Supervisor: Dr. Yitbarek Takele
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M.Sc In Management (Regular)

Heyder Kemal
The effect of functional competencies on the firm's
performance and competitiveness: the case of
pharmaceutical manufacturing firms in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu
Netsanet Berhanu
Ownership as a determinant factor on the relationship
between TQM and competitive advantage: The case of
construction firms in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse

M.Sc. in Management (Extension)

Abera Bekele
Influence of Attitude on Mobile Banking Adoption in
Ethiopia: The case of Dashen and United Banks in Addis
Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Workneh Kassa
Abrham Warga
The Effect of Organizational Culture on Employee
Commitment (The Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia)
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Mohammed
Betremariam Melese
Total Quality Management Practices on the Organizational
Effectiveness: The Case of Nile Insurance S.C
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
Daniel Mekuriaw
Service Quality in Broadband Internet in Ethio Telecom
Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Teklu
Debebe Gadisa
Service Quality in Banking
Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Teklu
Dereje Shiferaw
Challenges of National Bank Directives on Export
Performance of Private Commercial Banks
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu
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Dula Befekadu
E-Banking Service Quality of Ethiopian Banks
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
Fatuma Umer
Assessing the Expectation and Perceptions of Service
Quality after sales support: in the case of Ethio Telecom in
Back office Department in East Addis Ababa Zone
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
Gobu Eticha
Freight Transport Service and International Trade with its
implication for Global Competitiveness
Supervisor: Dr. Yitbarek Takele
Henok Tefera
Effect of intellectual capital on financial performance:
Evidence from Ethiopian Commercial Banks
Supervisor: Dr. Matiwos Ensermu
Kagnew Abate
Factors Affecting Quality of Public Transport Services:
Evidences from Anbessa and Sheger Public Transport
Service Enterprises, Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Yitbarek Takele
Mekdes Alebachew
The impact of Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction:
A case of Lideta Sub-city Trade Office
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu
Mekdes Birhane
Service Quality in Ethiopian Airlines
Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Teklu
Mikias Tadesse
The impact of Competency of middle level managers
on the overall performances of Commercial Banks in
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Salehu Anteneh
Serkalem Koru
The performance of Women owned Micro and Small
Enterprises: A case study of Arada sub-city
Supervisor: Dr. Yohanned Workaferahu

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Solomon Eshetu
Apprising the Practices and Challenges of Business Model
Innovation: A case of Hibret Manufacturing and Machine
Building
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
Tadios Alemayehu
Regional Bank Establishment and Deposit Mobilization in
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Teklu
Teklay Araya
Achieving Organizational Excellence through self-
assessment on EFQM model as a tool for Continuous
Improvement (in the case of East Africa Bottling S.C)
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
Tesfaye Bezu
Management Response to Employee Turnover in Banking
industry in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Teklu
Tesfaye Sinicho
The Impact of Leadership Styles on Employees’ Job
Satisfaction in Salale University
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Mohammed
Tsega Damtew
Rethinking NGO Management targeting Orphan and
Vulnerable Children: Social Innovation Approach
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Fikre
Tsega Taye
Outsourcing Service in Government Owned Banks
in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Teklu
Yitbarek Mezemir
The impact of Corporate Entrepreneurship on firm
performance: the role of environmental uncertainty as
moderator variable in the case of Ethiopian microfinance
sector
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse

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Zelalem Belay
Factors Affecting the Performance of Women
Entrepreneurship: The case of Akaki Kality Sub-city Women
Owned Micro and Small Enterprises
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse
Zerihun Necho
Financial Innovation towards profitability of Microfinance
Institutions in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu

Executive Master of Business Administration

(EMBA) (Extension)

Abey Assefa
Assessing the role of Service Quality on Customer
Satisfaction: The case of MOENCO Vehicle Maintenance
and Repair in Addis Ababa Branch
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu
Amanuel Berhane
The effect of customer satisfaction on the performance of
Wegagen Bank S.C.
Supervisor: Dr. Tariku Atomsa
Andargachew Beyene
Factors affecting the performance of Bank Agents:
The case of United Bank
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu
Anwar Abrar
The moderating role of Perceived Organizational Support in
the relationship between Job Characteristics and Employee
Engagement: The case of Cooperative Bank of Oromia S.C.
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Atnafu Abay
Assessment of Automotive Lubricants Distribution
Channel with respect to Channel conflict in Addis Ababa:
The case of Total Lubricants
Supervisor: Dr. Workneh Kassa

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Awoke Degu
Effectiveness and Efficiency of Charities and Societies
(CS) Performance in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Mr. Teshome Bekele
Bizuayehu Tadesse
The Moderating role of Perceived Organizational
Justice in the relationship between Corporate
Governance and Employee's Organizational Commitment:
in the case of Awash Insurance S.C.
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Chernet Tesfaye
The Effect of Emotional Intelligence skills on Proactive
Decision Making of Branch Managers in Commercial Bank
of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Mohammed
Fekade Tilahun
Liquid Cargo Transport Performance Assessment:
The case of National Oil Ethiopia (NOC)
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
Fekadu Kidanemariam
Assessment of Customer Contact Center Performance
in the Commercial Bank of Ethiopian
Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Teklu
Fisseha Mesfin
Towards examining the causes of Recurrent Fuel
Shortage in the downstream oil sector of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
Girma Fekadu
Risk Management Practices in Construction Projects: In the
case of Road Construction Projects in Addis Ababa City
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
Habte Ashenafi
Impact Assessment of ATM service on customers
satisfaction in Banking Industry in Ethiopia:
The case of Oromia International Bank in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Fikre

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Hiwot Bogale
The Effect of Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction:
The moderating roles of Perceived Value and Service
Failure in the case of Ethio Telecom
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse
Kedir Abas
Analysis of Factors influencing the customers of interest
free banking in Wegagen Bank
Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Teklu
Melkamu Tamire
Challenges and Opportunities from Importing to Local
Production: in the case of selected products
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Fikre
Solomon Gedif
Assessment of the effect of Quality Management Practices
on Organizational Performance in the case of Modern
Building Industries PLC (MBI)
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
Teferi Tsegaye
Factors influencing improved seed products (technology)
marketing and access: The case of Oromia Seed Enterprise
(OSE)
Supervisor: Dr. Workneh Kassa
Tesfaye Girma
The Relationship between Employee Work related attitudes
and employee performance: in the case of Ethiopia
Insurance Industry
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Mohammed
Tesfaye Tadesse
Credit Risk Management and Profitability Practice of
Commercial Banks in Ethiopia: The Case of United Bank
S.C.
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu
Tilaye Enyew
Effect of reward systems on organizational performance:
The case of Dashen Bank S.C
Supervisor: Dr. Tariku Atomsa

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Tolera Temesgen
Effect of Corporate Governance on Financial Performance
of Insurance Companies in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse
Yehualashet Zewdu
The Effect of Corporate Governance on Financial
Performance of Ethiopian Private Commercial Banks
Supervisor: Dr. Abebaw Kassie

Department of Economics
PhD in Economics
Addis Yimer
Essays on International Finance and Economic
Growth in Africa
Supervisor: Prof. Scott Hacker
Kahsay Berhane Lemma
Essays on Economic Growth, Poverty, and Child Educational
Performance in Africa
Supervisor: Prof. Scott Hacker
Urgaia Rissa
A Panel of Empirical Approach to the Main Determinants of
Economic Growth in East Africa
Supervisor: Prof. Kristofer Månsson
Yemane Michael
The Impact of Foreign Capital Inflows (FCIs) on Economic
Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Supervisor: Prof. Almas Heshmati

MSC in Economics

Bereket Meseret
Compatibility of Ethiopian Agricultural Commodities
Price with their Respective International Price & Its Policy
Implication
Supervisor: Dr Alemayehu Geda

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Christian Anteneh
The determinants of household’s adoption of solar
energy in rural Ethiopia: the case study of Gurage zone
Supervisor: Dr. Tewodros Negash
Debela Gelana
The effect of real exchange rate on the trade balance of
Ethiopia: Does marshal learner condition holds?
Evidence from (VECM) analysis
Supervisor: Dr. Girma Estifanos
Dejene Bekele
Macroeconomic Determinants of Unemployment in
Ethiopia: Time Series Analysis (ARDL)
Supervisor: Dr. Mesele W/Mariam
Demisse Jarsa
The effect of economic growth and energy
consumption on CO2 emission in 14 selected
East African countries: Evidence from Panel-ARDL approach
Supervisor:Dr. Tekie Alemu
Ermiyas Tefera
The effect of external debt on economic growth and its
sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa
Supervisor: Dr. Atnafu G/Meskel
Fasika Chekol
Education for human capacity building: Achievements and
shortcomings
Supervisor: Dr Befekadu Degife
Felmeta Kebede
International Tourism Receipt and Economic Growth Of
Ethiopia: Dynamic Analysis
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Tuffa
Hanna Lemma
The Effect of Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture on Welfare
Outcomes of Rural Women in Ethiopia: The Case of Basona
Worena and Angolela Tera Woredas of North Shoa Zone,
Amhara Region
Supervisor: Dr. Hailu Elias
Jiffara Abdisa
The Devaluation of Ethiopian Birr: What have we Learned?
Supervisor: Dr.Befekadu Degife
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Lemi Taye Daba

Chronic Poverty, Transient Poverty, and Vulnerability
in Rural Ethiopia
Supervisor: Prof. Tassew Woldehanna
Marsimoe Bekele
The Dynamic Effects of Fiscal policy shock on macro
economic variables in Ethiopia: Evidence from SVAR model
Supervisor: Dr. Fantu Guta
Naol Kebede
Economic Implication of Military Expenditure on Economic
Growth of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Zerayehu Sime
Nitsuh Mengist
Debt Sustainability and Economic Growth: Evidence from
Selected SSA Countries
Supervisor: Dr. Sisay Regassa
Selamawit Tezera
The determinants of household’s out of pocket healthcare
expenditure among public hospital visiting Addis Ababa
residents
Supervisor: Dr. Assefa Admassie
Tesfa Getnet
Willingness to pay for Water Hyacinth control to Lake Tana,
Ethiopia: An application of Contingent Valuation Method.
Supervisor: Dr. Tewodrose Negash
Teshager Mazengia
Farmers’ economic valuation and determinant factors of
agro-biodiversity in West Gojam Zone of ANRS:
Choice Experiment Approach
Supervisor: Dr Wassie Berihanu
Tigist Birhanu
The Effect of Financial Inclusion on Household Income in
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Tadele Ferede
Yabatfenta Getachew
Effectiveness of Monetary Policy Transmission Mechanism
on Macroeconomic Objectives: Case of selected East
African Countries
Supervisor: Dr Mesele W/Mariam
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Department of Public Management and Policy

PhD Public Management and Policy

Muluadam Alemu
Bridging Rural- Urban Divide in Ethiopia the Role of Rural –
Urban linkage Inclusive Development and Livelihood
Diversification along the Rural- Urban Continuum in the
Upper Tana-Beles Growth Corridor of North western
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Tegegne Gebere- Egziabher (Prof)
Kebede Geneti Feyissa
A comparative Analysis of ‘high’ and ‘low’ Performance
Government Institutions at Macro, Meso and Micro Levels
in Oromia Regional State against High Performance Factors
Supervisor: Jemal Abagissa (Dr)
Berhanu Temesgen
Public Policy Implementation Process and Performance:
A District Level Study of Health Extension Program
Implementation in Amhara region, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Berhanu Mengistie (Prof)

MA in Public Management and Policy (Regular)

Abrham Dea Godebo
Assessment of Revenue Generation and its Challenges:
The Case Study in Haddiya Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Elias Berhanu
Dagmawit Moges
The Role of Dynamic Electronic Service in Strengthening
Demand Response Transportation System in Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abate Sebsbie
Negede Samuel
Environmental Policy Integration in Ethiopia: Challenges
and Prospects for Sustainable Social and Economic
Development
Supervisor: Dr. Elias Berhanu
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Zelalem Workagegnehu
Politicization of Public Service and its Impact on policy
Implementation The case of Addis Ababa City
Administration
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Abagisa.
Hailu Negewo Ayane
Factors affecting Urban services and infrastructure
Provision in Sululta Town
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Abagisa.
Haymanot Hailezgy Hagos
Challenges and prospects of Bsc implementation in
Ethiotelecom: The case of customer service Division
Supervisor: Dr. Elias Berhanu
Olani Dilba Kenea
Assessment of Corruption on title Deeds Registration
And Transfer Service of Sebeta Town Administration
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Abagisa.

MA in Public Management and Policy (Extension)

Abdurahman Hassen
Policy Implementation Practice in Ethiopia: The case of
Industrial Policy
Supervisor: Dr.Terefe Zeleke
Alula Nerea
Assessment of Revenue Generation and its Challenges:
The Case Study in Haddiya Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Filimon Hadero
Aster Assefa
The Practices and Challenges of Employee Performance
Evaluation System in Commercial Banks of Ethiopia (Head
Office)
Supervisor: Dr. Gemechu Ararsa
Bashir Ahmed
Assessment on Challenges of good Governance in Health
centers of Jigjiga: A case of Karamara Public Hospital in
Somali Regional state
Supervisor: Dr. Bersisa Kecho
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Bedilu Woldeyohanis
Practice and Challenges of Management Development in
Education Sector in Addis Ababa City: The Case of
Government’s Polytechnic Colleges
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu.
Daniel Getaneh
An Evaluation of Good Governances: Practices: The
Comparative Analysis of Tikur Anbessa Specialization
Hospital and St. Peter’s Specialized Hospital
Supervisor: Dr.Terefe Zeleke
Etetu Hailu
Factors Influencing the Implementation of Result Based
Performance Evaluation in Public Organizations: Evidence
from Federal Documents Authentication and Registration
Agency
Supervisor: Dr. Shumey Berhe
Habte Bekele
Challenges and Opportunities of Street Vending in Addis
Ababa City: The Case of Yeka Sub City
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Abagisa.
Haregewoyn Legesse
The practices and problems of Professional Integrity and
Ethics in Private Banks: in the case of Buna International
Bank
Supervisor: Dr. Derbie Assefa
Karote Kanzile
The Causes and Effects of Employee Turnover in public
Banks in Ethiopia: The case of National Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Gemechu Ararsa
Kinfe Addis
The Role of Industry Parks in the Development
Industrialization Policy in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Filimon Hadero
Leyu Abeba
The Effect of Job Satisfaction on the Performance of
Administration Staffs in Addis Ababa University
Supervisor: Dr. Gemechu Ararsa

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Matewos Gebreu
Assessing the Impacts of Micro and Small Enterprises on
Housing Development & Construction: The case of Addis
Ababa with particular reference Saving Houses
Development Enterprise and Housing Development Project
Office
Supervisor: Dr. Elias Berhanu
Matiwos Mengistu
Organizational Culture and its Influence on Employee
Performance: In Case of Ethiopian Insurance Corporation.
Supervisor: Dr. Gemechu Ararsa
Menen Melese
Urban Productive Safety Net Program in Addis Ababa city
Administration
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Abagisa.
Muluken Melese
Employees’ Attitude Towards Organizational Change :
The Case Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE)
Supervisor: Dr. Gemechu Ararsa
Nafkot Aschenaki
The Impact of Ethio-China Relation: Focus on
Infrastructure Development in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Ketema Wakjira
Nitshu Melaku
Assessment of Good Governance in Service Delivery and
Customer Satisfaction in the case of Woreda 02
Administration office, Nifas Silk Lafto Subcity of Addis
Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Ketema Wakjira
Robel Getachew
Service Quality and its Impact on Customer Satisfaction:
Empirical Evidence from Addis Ketema Revenue Office
Supervisor: Dr. Shumey Berhe
Rona Ali
Analysis of Youth Policy Formulation and Implementation
with special Emphasis on Youth Participation: A Multiple
case Analysis
Supervisor: Dr. Abate Sebsibie

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Seleshi Abate
The Role and Contribution of Labor Union in Industrial
Relation: The case of Berhanena Selam Printing Enterprise
Supervisor: Dr. Gemechu Ararsa
Shewangizaw Merha
Assessment of Level of Customer Satisfaction with quality
Service in Commercial Bank of Ethiopia in Bahir Dar District
Supervisor: Dr. Derbie Assefa
Shibiru Jaleta
Assessment of Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction:
The Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Bersisa Kecho
Suraphel Mamo
Factors That Influence The Performance of Community
Health Workers: The Case of Addis Ababa City
Administration Health Bureau
Supervisor: Dr. Elias Berhanu
Tariku Yinesu
The Challenges of Land Banking in Addis Ababa;
The case of Kolfe Keranyo Sub-city
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Abagisa.
Zenamarkos Mesfin
Critical Assessment of The Practices and Challenges of
Corruption in Urban land Governance: The case of Bole
Sub-City, Addis Ababa City Administration.
Supervisor: Dr. Ketema Wakjira
Zenebe Chaka
An Assessment of Practice, Performance and Challenges of
Tax Administration: in the case of Ministry of Revenue
Eastern Addis Ababa Small Tax Payers Branch
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu.
Angesom Tekle Kidane
The Assessment of Solid waste Management Practices and
Problem in Addis Ababa: The case of Akaki Kality Sub City
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Abagisa.
Aschalew Techan Sidelel
Assessing the socio-economic condition of rural- urban
migrants in Addis Ababa (A case study in Gullele sub city)
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Abagisa.
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Adane Shibru Gobena

Factors affecting Rural to Urban Migration in Wolaita Zone:
The Case of Sodo Zonie
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Abagisa.
Mekedas Alemayehu Shiferaw
The Practices and Challenges of Strategic management in
Public organizations: The Case Study of Commercial Bank
of Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Abagisa.
Sertse Zemelak
Causes, Consequences and Policy Directions of Addis Ababa
Road Traffic Accidents
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Abagisa.
Fekede Mosisa
Assessment of entrepreneur Orientation of Rural Women
Engage in Micro and Small Enterprises: The Case of
Walmara Woreda Oromia National Regional State
Supervisor: Dr. Elias Berhanu
Tamirat Ertiro
Assessment on the major challenges and Economic
Contribution of Small and Medium Enterprise for local
Economic Development: The Case of Addis Ababa.
Supervisor: Dr. Elias Berhanu
Menbere Mideksa Yadete
Implementation of Value Added Tax and its Related
Problems in Ethiopia. The Case of ERCA Eastern A.A
Medium Tax Payer Branch Office
Supervisor: Dr. Elias Berhanu
Melkamsew KedamiTsega
Assessing Factors that influence Internal Audit
Effectiveness:-The case of CBE
Supervisor: Dr. Elias Berhanu
Taddesse Admassie
The Role of Government Information Provision and
Standardization in Ensuring Good Governance: The Case of
Addis Ababa Mayor Office
Supervisor: Dr. Abate Sebsibie.

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Mulugeta Moges
Assessment of the Prevalence of Good Governance
(Transparency, Responsive and Accountability) in Revenue
Sector: The case of Gullele Sub City of Addis Abba City
Administration
Supervisor: Dr. Gemechu Ararsa
Wondwosen Kifle
Problem Related to Implementation of Value Added Tax on
Revenue Generate in the case of Ministry of Revenue
Eastern Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu
Peteros Teferi
Leadership Career Aspiration among Female Postgraduate
students of Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu
Frew Bogale
Role and Challenge of NGOs to Improving the Livelihood of
people with Disability in Urban Areas: case of Kirkaqose
Sub-city of Addis Ababa City Administration.
Supervisor: Dr. Shumey Berhe.
Nigussie Mengesha
The effect of Staff Retention Strategies on Employees’
Organizational Commitment in the Private Banks in
Ethiopia: Evidence From Abyssina Bank.
Supervisor: Dr. Shumey Berhe.
Bonsa Wakjira
The Challenges In Providing Rehabilitations Services to
People with Disabilities in Ethiopia: Imperial Evidence from
Prosthetics –orthotics center.
Supervisor: Dr. Shumey Berhe.
Tsigu Aklilu
The effect of Service Delivery Reform on Customer
Satisfaction in the Case of Gulele Sub-city
Supervisor: Dr. Derbie Assefa
Seble Admasu
Assessment of Customer Satisfaction and Challenges in
Electronic Banking
Supervisor: Dr. Derbie Assefa

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Woldu Bahta
Assessment of Challenge and Prospective of Balanced
Scorecard Implementation in the case of Gullele Sub City
woreda two Administration Office
Supervisor: Dr. Bersisa Kecho
Daniel Berihe
A critical Assessment of Urban Land Policy Implementation:
The case of Bole Sub City
Supervisor: Dr. Bersisa Kecho
Bedassa Olika
Assessment of the Practice and Challenges of internal Road
infrastructure development in Burayu Town
Supervisor: Mr. Zigiju Samuel
Almaz Mekonnen
Development Induced Displacement Of Urban Dwellers In
Addis Ababa: An Implication For Rebuilding Social Capital.
Supervisor: Dr. Terefe Zeleke

MA in Public Management and Policy (Distance)

Munir Salah Halil

An Assessment of the challenges of micro and small
enterprise: the case of Kirkos Sub city (MSEs)
Supervisor: Dr. Elias Berhanu
Robel Getachew
Service Quality and its Impact on Customer Satisfaction:
Empirical Evidence from Addis Ketema Revenue Office
Supervisor: Dr. Shumey Berhe

School of Commerce

MA in Human Resource Management (Regular)

Abdulkader Mohammed Seid
The Effect of Mentoring on Military Personnel Retention:
The Case of Major General Haylom Araya Military Academy
Supervisor: Dr. Wubeshet Bekalu

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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Biruk Hussen Yisak

Impact of Training and Development on
Employee Performance: In Case of Ethiopian
Police University College
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurezak Mohammed
Matiwos Belete Woldetsadik
The Effect of Recruitment and Selection Practice on Military
Personnel Retention the Case of Major General Hayelom
Araya Military Academy
Supervisor: Dr. Konjit Hailu
Mekedes Biazen Ewnete
The Effect of Job Involvement and Perceived
Organizational Support on Employees Commitment in
Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture
Supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane
Tesema Ezezew Baye
The Effectiveness of Performance Appraisal Practice: The
Case of Major General Haylom Araya military Academy
Supervisor: Dr. Atsede Tesfaye

MA in Human Resource Management (Evening)

Ahmed Seid Mohammed
Effect of Outsourcing Non-Core Business Activities on
Organizational Performance in the Case of Ethiopian
Commodity Exchange (ECX)
Supervisor: Dr. Abeba Beyene
Bisrat Mesfin Lemma
The Effect of Human Resource Management Practice on
Organizational Performance: In the Case of Commercial
Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abeba Beyene
Dagmawit Woldegebrial Abate
The Effect of Reward Practices on Employee
Motivation: In the Case of: Heineken Brewery
Company
Supervisor: Dr. Abeba Beyene
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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Dereje Leyew Mengistie

The Effect of Performance Appraisal System on
Job Satisfaction: The Case of Ministry of Urban
Development and Housing (MUDH), Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abeba Beyene
Eskender Kebede Shiferaw
The Role of Labor Union in Maintaining Good
Industrial Relation in the Case of Horizon Addis
Tire Share Company
Supervisor: Dr. Wubeshet Bekalu
Gebremichale Kidanu
Assessment of Organization Culture and Army Forces
Commitment: The Case of Federal Democratic Republic
of Ethiopia Ministry of Defense Force Headquarter
Supervisor: Dr. Wubeshet Bekalu
Girma Dube Duguma
The Effect of Leadership Style on the Organizational
Performance in Case of Addis Ababa Police Commission
Supervisor: Dr. Wubeshet Bekalu
Hana Atfraw Nega
The Impact of Organizational Culture on Employee
Performance: The Case of Berhan International Bank S.C
Supervisor: Dr. Wubeshet Bekalu
Kaleab Adnew Workye
The Effect of Employee Promotion on Job Satisfaction
in the Case of Ethiopian Airline Cargo and Logistics Services
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurazak Mohammed
Kalkidan Nahusenay Mekete
The Effect of Organizational Culture on Employees
Perceived Motivation in the Case of United Nations
Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurazak Mohammed
Kidist Birhanu Bekele
The Effect of Leadership Style on Employee Engagement:
The Case of CBE East Addis Ababa District
Supervisor: Dr. Konjit Hailu
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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Melat Abayneh Ayele

Assessing Cross Cultural Relationship in Human Resource
Practice in Africa Union Commission
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurazak Mohammed
Mistremariam Adnew Workey
The Effect of Rewards on Teacher Performance:
A Case of Public Primary Schools under Gulele Sub
City Education Office
Supervisor: Dr. Worku Meknonen
Muna Tewelde Moges
The Effect of Industrial Relation on job Satisfaction:
The Case of Addis International Bank
Supervisor: Dr. Worku Meknonen
Rahel Melaku Andualem
The Effect of Reward Practices on Employees'
Motivation: The Case of Awash Insurance Company S.C.
Supervisor: Dr. Wroku Mekonen
Senay Kibneh Abdi
Effect of Emotional Intelligence on Organizational
Citizenship Behavior: The Case of Commercial Bank
of Ethiopia
Supervisor:Dr. Atsede Tesfaye
Shimlse Wondosone Meskele
Assessing the Implementation of Balanced Scorecard
/BSC/and Its Challenges in Performance Appraisal in
Ethio Telecom Case of Enterprise Division
Supervisor: Dr. Worku Meknonen
Simegn Zena Mengesha
Factors Affecting Employees'Job Performance at
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Addis Ababa Area Branches
Supervisor: Dr. Atsede Tesfaye
Tekalign Asresahegn Ashenafi
Assessment of Strategic Human Resource Management
Practices: The Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane

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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Tigist Hamelmal Asfaw

The Effect of Cross-Cultural Workforce Diversity on
Organizational Effectiveness: The Case of Selected
International Organizations in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane
Tigist Mengistu Hailemichael
The Effect of Physical Working Environment on
Employee Motivation: The Case of Addis Ababa
Mass Media Agency (AAMMA)
Supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane
Woineshet Haileyesus Desta
The Effect of Leadership Style on the Employee
Performance In Some Selected Non-Governmental
Organizations: Orbis International Ethiopia, Family
Guidance Association and Fred Hollows Foundation
Supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane
Yehualashet Ketema Gebreyohannes
Assessment of The Role of Human Resource Management
as a Strategic Partner: The Case of Selected Private Banks
in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Yeshihareg Addis Alamneh
The Effect of Human Resource Management Practice on
Perceived Employee Performance: The Case of Ministry of
Trade and Industry, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Yitagesu Tachibele Workneh
The Effects of HRM Practice on Employees' Engagement
(The Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia)
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Yohannes Hailu Muleta
A Study on Labor-Management Relation Practice
The Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos

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Yokabed Sisay Belete

The Effect of Corporate Culture on Employee Engagement:
In Dashen Bank Share Company Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Konjit Hailu
Zewdie Gebremariam Hedato
The Impact of Industry Environment on Employee
Performance Management Practices: A Comparative Study
of Fast Moving Consumer Good and Logistics Industries
Supervisor: Dr. Konjit Hailu

MA in Human Resource Management (Distance)

Aida Desta Gebremedhin

Workplace Diversity Management and Its implication
for Employees Perceived performance
Supervisor: Dr Adane
Anteneh Gulilat Seifu
Effect of Psychological Contract on Employees Perceived
Performance The Case of Nib Insurance Share Company
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atera
Assefa Ditta Debele
Assessment of Human Resource Management
Practice in Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atera
Berhanemaskel Gebre Habte
The Effect of Kaizen Implementation on Perceived
Waste Minimization: Mugher Cement Factory
Supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane
Betelehem Fekadu Amde
Effects of Performance Appraisal on Employee Motivation:
The Case of National Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Adane Atera
Biruk Girma Fantaye
A Study on Effectiveness of Selected Human Resource
Management Practice: The Case of Panafric Global PLC.
Supervisor Dr. Atsede Tefaye

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Eyerusalem Asrat Mamo

Evaluating the Strategic Alignment of Human Resource
Management Practices with Business Strategy in Addis
Ababa Private Hospitals
Supervisor: Dr Abdurezak Mohammed
Eyerusalem Jembere Tesseme
Assessment of Talent Management Practices in Awash Bank
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Gashaw Eshete Jemberie
Effect of Reward Management on Employee Retention:
In Case of MIDROC-Construction PLC
Supervisor: Dr. Wubshet Bekalu
Gebreegziabeher Ayalew Gebrehana
The Effects of Selected Humana Resource Management
Practices on Employee's Performance: The Case of Addis
Ababa Education Bureau
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurezak Mohammed
Habtamnesh Gode Temesgne
Effect of Recruitment and Selection Practices on
Organizational Performance in Case of United Bank S.C
Supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane
Mahelet Wondimu Jenberi
The Interface between Strategic Human Resource
Management Principles Implementation and Organizational
Performance: A Case Study of Ethoi Telecom
Supervisor: Dr. Worku Mekonen
Yideneku Debalkie
Effects of Human Resource Development Practices on
Employees Job Satisfaction: In the Case of Bank of
Abyssinia
Supervisor: Dr. Worku Mekonnen

MA in Marketing Management (REGULAR)

Addisalem Leul Haileselassie
Factors Affecting the Marketability of Tourist Destination
in Ethiopia: In the Case of Tiya Archaeological Site)
Supervisor: Dr. Getie Andualem
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BzuayehuMekonen Kass
The Effect of Country of Origin on Product Purchase
Intention (Young Ethiopian Consumers Perspective)
Supervisor: Dr. Hailemariam Kebede
Dadi RegassaHunde
Factors Affecting Consumers' Brand
Preference of Dairy Products in Fitche Town
Supervisor: Dr. Tewodros Mesfin
Elelta Girmachew Bizuneh
The Effect of Marketing Mix Strategy on
Organizational Profitability in the Case of Ontex Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Workineh
Elias Tesfaye Degifie
The Effect of Sales Promotion on Sales Volume:
The Case of St.George Beer
Supervisor: Dr. Hailemariam Kebede
Eman Basha Ahmed
The Influence of Integrated Marketing Communication
On Brand Preference: The Case of Origin Mineral Water
Company
Supervisor Dr.Tewodros Mesfin
Habtamu Tesfaye Eticha
Factors Affecting Adoption of Solar Lighting Products in
Rural Villages, Ethiopia: A Case of Oromia Special
Zone Surrounding Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Hailemariam Kebede
Hayat Shelemew Kedir
The Effect of Product Packaging on Consumer Buying
Behavior: In the Case of RepiWilmar Soap and Detergent
S.C
Supervisor: Dr.Temesgen Belayneh
Kinfemichel Nigussie Hassen
Factors Affecting the Adoption of E-Commerce in Tour
Operators in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Workineh

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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Ruth Belete Ergete

Determinants of Product Adoption of Packed
Ethiopian Cultural Stew in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Mulugeta G/Medihin
Semira Alferid Kemal
The Effect of Service Quality on Students Satisfaction:
In the case of Private Higher Education Institutions in Addis
Ababa
Supervisor፡Dr. M esfin W ork ineh
Surafel Asrat Haile
The Effects of Using Celebrity Endorsement in
Advertisement on Consumer Buying Preference:
The Case of Ambassador Garment and Trade PLC
Supervisor፡Dr. Getie Andualem
Tarikua Kena
Effects of Sales Promotion on Consumers' Buying
Attitude: The Case of Ethio-Telecom
Supervisor፡ Dr. M esfin W ork ineh
Yonas Tolesa Weyesa
Factors Affecting Customer's Online Purchasing Decision:
A study on Five-Star Hotels of Addis Ababa
Supervisor፡Dr. M ulugeta G/ M edihin

MA in Marketing Management (Evening)

Abubeker Hussen Abdo
Factors Affecting Consumers Purchasing Decision of Smart
Phones: In Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Getie Andualem
Addis Alemayehu Molla
Determinants of Export Marketing Performance:
The case of Ethiopian Pulses, Oil Seeds and Spices
Exporters
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Workineh
Adiyam Mulushoa Kebede
The Effect of Customer Service on Patient Satisfaction in
The case of Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mulugeta G/Medihin
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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Afomia Hailemichael Sahle

The Effect of Sales Promotion on Consumer Buying
Behavior: The Case of Canbebe Diaper
Supervisor: Dr. Temesgen Belayneh
Ayenalem Dagne Atnafe
The influence of Celebrity Endorsement Brand Advertising
on Consumer Buying Behavior: The Case of Commercial
Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor Dr.Tewodros Mesfin
Azenegash Wolde Elboro
The Effect of Social Media on Sales on Residential real
estate: In the case of Ayat Residential real estate
Supervisor Dr. Belaynesh Tefera
Bethlehem Temesgen Gebremariam
The Effect of Product Packaging on Sales Performance of
Coffee Processing Industry- A Case Study of TO.MO.CA
PLC
Supervisor: Dr. Hailemariam Kebede
Dereje Taffese Abebe
Effects of In-store Promotions on Brand Awareness:
The Case of Bajaj & TVS Motorcycle in Ethiopia
Supervisor Dr. Getie Andualem
Deribe Derese Abebe
Determinants of Export Performance: The Case of Selected
Textile and Garment Firms in Ethiopian
Supervisor Dr. Mesfin Workineh
Digafie Megersa Bedasa
The Effect of E-Commerce on Customer Loyalty:
An Empirical Study of Travel Agencies in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mulugeta G/Medihin
Ermias Demisse Gebrwold
Determinates of new product Success in the Ethiopian
Chemical industry; Evidence from paints factory. (A Case of
Nefas Silk Paint Factory, Addis Ababa Branch, Ethiopia)
Supervisor፡ Dr. Tem esgen Belayneh

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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Ermias Teshome Birru

The Relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) and Brand Equity: The case of BGI Ethiopia
Supervisor፡ Dr.Tew odros M esfin
Feyera Tasso Deressa
Assessment of Attitude of Pharmacists in Government
Hospitals towards Generic Medications in Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia
Supervisor፡Dr. Belaynesh Tefera
Fetene Aragaw Temesgen
The Role of Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) in
Stimulating Agricultural Commodities Export: The Case of
Export Coffee
Supervisor፡Dr. Hailem ariam K ebede
Feyidu Juhar Wega
The Effect of Positioning on Customer Loyalty: The Case of
Anbesa Shoe S.C.
Supervisor: Dr.Getie Andualem
Filimon Beyene Melese
Factors Affecting the Buying Behavior of Leather Foot Wear
Manufactures: The Case of Anbessa Shoes Share Company
Supervisor: Dr.Tewodros Mesfin
Fiseha Teshome Assefa
The Effect of Brand Equity of Assembled Automobiles on
Consumer Purchase Intention; An Empirical Study of the
Automotive Industry in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mulugeta G/Medihin
Gebeyehu Mekoya Taye
The Impact of Competitive Intelligence on Marketing
Effectiveness in the Ethiopian Steel Manufacturing
Industries
Supervisor: Dr.Temesgen Belayneh
Gelilawit Belay Mekonnen
The Effect of Service quality on Student Satisfaction:
Evidence from Private Universities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Workineh

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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Genet Gebremeskel Challa

Factors Affecting Real Estate Customers’ Choice of
Residential House: Evidence from Some Selected Real
Estate Company in Ethiopia
Supervisor Dr. Belaynesh Tefera
Hanna Diribu Jemal
The Effect of Product Diversification on Sales Performance
in the Case of Unilever
Supervisor Dr. Hailemariam Kebede
Helen Arega G/Egziabher
The Contribution of Corporate Social Responsibility on
Brand Equity: The Case of Bank of Abyssinia
Supervisor Dr.Getie Andualem
Hiwot Kassaye Woldeab
The Effect of Electronic Marketing on Customer
Satisfaction: Practical assessment of four star hotels.
Supervisor Dr.Temesgen Belayneh
Kebede Shibeshi Yismu
Effect of Packaging Elements on Consumer Purchase
Intention: Case Study on Cosmetic Products
Supervisor፡Dr.Tew odros M esfin
Mahedere Beyene Belachew
Measuring Brand Equity in The Ethiopian Paint Industry:
The Case of Nefas Silk and DIL Paints
Supervisor፡Dr. B elaynesh Tefera
Mahlet Berhanu Bekele
Effect of Online Advertising on Customers Attitude:
Evidence from Addis Ababa Social Media Users.
Supervisor፡Dr. Hailem ariam K ebede
Maykil Sisay Shumye
The Effect of E-Banking Service Quality on Customer
Satisfaction in the Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor፡Dr.Getie Andualem
Mekdes Dagnachew Gebremariam
The Impact of Effective online Marketing on Online
Application Tendency the Case of Ethiopian Aviation
Academy
Supervisor፡Dr.Temesgen Belayneh

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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Mekdes Kassaye Abebe

Determinants of Market Efficiency of Ethiopian:
Commodity Exchange the Case of Sesame Trade
Supervisor፡Dr. M esfin W ork ineh
Mesfin Asefa Gurmu
The Influence of Pricing Strategies on Consumer Purchase
Decision particularly a case study Ambassador Garment
PLC in Addis Ababa
Supervisor፡Dr.Tem esgen B elayneh
Michael Tesfaye Woldemariam
Effect of Compliant Management on Customer Satisfaction:
The Case Study of Kuriftu Resorts in Bishoftu
Supervisor ፡ Dr.Tewodros Mesfin
Mukerem Kemal Birmeka
The Influence of Event Marketing on Customers Purchase
Behavior: The Case of Arki Mineral Water Industry PLC
Supervisor፡Dr. B elaynesh Tefera
Mulugeta Abreha Gidey
The Effect of Marketing Strategy on Customers
Satisfaction: The Case of Fana Television
Supervisor፡Dr. Hailem ariam K ebede
Naser Salih Tium
Determinants of Impulsive Buying Behavior in Some
Selected Boutiques of Addis Ababa
Supervisor፡Dr.Getie Andualem
Nebyu Teshome Lelisa
Effect of After Sale Services Quality on Customer Loyalty:
The Case of Tecno Mobile Ethiopia
Supervisor፡ Dr. M esfin W ork ineh
Redeat Mamo Alemayehu
The Effect of Brand Image on Customer Satisfaction:
The Case of Horizon Addis Tyre
Supervisor፡Dr. M ulugeta G/ M edihin
Ruth Mengiste Ketema
Factor Affecting Consumers Attitude towards Purchase of
life Insurance Policy in Addis Ababa: Case of Ethio Life and
General Insurance Share Company
Supervisor፡Dr.Tem esgen B elayneh

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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Saba Ermyas Tedla

The Effects of Television Advertisements on Consumers
Buying Decision in the Packaged Foods Industry
Supervisor፡Dr.Tew odros Mesfin
Samson Fekadu Tesfaye
The Effect of Event Marketing on Customer Purchase
Intention In Case of SMEs in Addis Ababa
Supervisor፡Dr. B elaynesh Tefera
Seifu Isa Binagde
The Effects of Regulation Affairs on Marketing
Performance of Local Importers: The Case of
Ethiopian Private Pharmaceuticals
Supervisor፡Dr. Hailem ariam K ebede
Selam Fitsum Tafere
Measuring the Influence of Customer-Based Brand Equity
Of Selected Television Channels in Customer Purchase
Choice: The Media Service Buyer Perspective in Addis
Ababa
Supervisor፡Dr.Getie Andualem
Senait Mekonnen Berhie
Effects of Alcohol Advertisements on the Drinking
Behavior of Youth: a Case Study of Addis Ababa
Supervisor፡Dr. M esfin W ork ineh
Taye Ewnetu Taye
The Effect of Frequent Flyer Programs on Customer
Loyalty: The Case of Ethiopian Airlines
Supervisor፡Dr.Tew odros M esfin
Tesfahun Bazezew Mekuriya
Factors Affecting the Adoption of Electronic Marketing
On Ethiopian Supermarkets: Case Study of Selected
Supermarkets in Addis Ababa
Supervisor፡Dr. B elaynesh Tefera
Tesfalem Assefa Mulugeta
The Effect of Packaging on Consumer's Purchase Decision
Behavior of Powder Milks in Ethiopia
Supervisor፡Dr. Hailem ariam K ebede

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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Tesfaye Tamiru Abirham

The Effects of Brand Equity Dimensions on Consumer
Purchase Intention in a Case of KALDI'S COFFEE
Supervisor፡Dr.Getie Andualem
Theodros Solomon Belete
The Effect of Marketing Communications on Sales
Performance in Real-Estate Industry in Addis Ababa
Supervisor፡Dr.Getie Andualem
Yadam Sirahbzu Bulli
Factors Influencing Consumer Choice of
Supermarkets in Ethiopia
Supervisor፡Dr.M ulugeta G/ M edihin
Yodit Bekele Melka
Assessing The Factors Affecting Customer's Satisfaction of
Application Based-Taxi Service In the Case of RIDE
Supervisor፡Dr.Tem esgen B elayneh
Yonas Buzuayehu Birhanu
The Effect of Sales Skills on Salespersons Performance:
The Case of Repi-Wilmar Soap and Detergent S.C
Supervisor፡Dr. M esfin W ork ineh
Yosef Etefa Tekle
The Effect of Internal Marketing on Service Quality in
Selected Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Industries: The Case of
APF and Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ethiopia Ltd.
Supervisor፡Dr.Tew odros M esfin
Zekarias Abayneh Awoke
Impacts of Marketing Mix Strategy on Organizational
Profitability in The Case of Automobile Dealers in Addis
Ababa City
Supervisor፡Dr. B elaynesh Tefera
Zelalem Workie Alelgn
The Effect of After Sale Service on Customers Retention:
The Case of Tecno Mobile
Supervisor፡ Dr. Hailemariam Kebede

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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

MA in Marketing Management (Distance)

Abiy Degefe G/Silase

"Determinants of Profitability in Management Consultancy
Profession from Employee Point of View"
Supervisor: Dr.Getie Andualem
Abrar Shifa Mohammed
Effect of Advertisement on Brand Equity: Assessment of
Private Universities Advertising Practice in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Workineh
Addisu Ermias G.Mariam
The Role of Service Recovery Strategy on Customer
Satisfaction and Loyalty in Restaurant Businesses
In Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr.Getie Andualem
Afework Teshome Abebe
The Effect of Product Attributes on Consumer Purchasing
Decision: The Case of Ethiopian Traditional Wears
In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Mulugeta G/Medihin
Antigegn Kebede Belay
Determinants of Export Performance of Ethiopian
Domestic Leather Footwear Manufacturing Firms
Supervisor: Dr.Temesgen Belayneh
Asnakech Tulu Gudeta
The effect of customer Service quality on Customer
Satisfaction in banking industry: The case of Commercial
Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Tewodros Mesfin
Asrat Asefa Alemu
The Effect of Relationship Marketing on Customers'
Loyalty in Commercial Bank of Ethiopia: The Case of
Burayu town Municipality
Supervisor: Dr. Hailemariam Kebede
Asrat Tesfaye Desalegne
Determinants of Consumers Purchase Decision of Cultural
Clothes the Case of "Gundish Meda" Manufacturing
And Marketing Center
Supervisor: Dr.Temesgen Belayneh
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Beselam Mulugeta W/Agegnehu

The Role of Internal Marketing on Customer Satisfaction:
The Case of Private Commercial Banks of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa Branch
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Workineh
Biniyam Getachew Gessesse
Challenges and Prospects of Sales Operations
Systems in Ethiopian Bottled Water Industries:
The Case of ASKU PLC
Supervisor: Dr.Temesgen Belayneh
Dawit Tegene Admasu
The Effect of After Sales Services Quality on
Customer Satisfaction: A Case of Ethio Telecom
Supervisor: Dr.Mulugeta G/Medihin
Dereje Desalegn Biru
Factors Affecting E-Marketing Adoption in Insurance
Industry A case Study on Ethiopian Insurance Corporation
Supervisor: Dr.Temesgen Belayneh
Etsegenet Legesse Mengistu
Effects of Personality on Purchase Decision of Working
Women in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Workineh
Fikru Abebe Megenta
Practice, Opportunities and Challenges of Electronic
Banking Customers in Addis Ababa Area Case Study
On CBE, AB, DB and ABY
Supervisor: Dr.Tewodros Mesfin
Frehun Adbib Kere
The Effect of Advertising on Consumer Purchase
Decision: The Case of Baby Diaper
Supervisor: Dr.Mulugeta G/Medihin
Getye Mekonnen Leta
The Effect of Advertising on Sales volume
Within Beer Industry in Case of Addis Ababa City
Supervisor: Dr.Getie Andualem
Gugsa Merga Bayisa
The Influence of Marketing Channel Integration on the
Effective Performance of Small Garment and Textile
Industry: The Case of Burayu Town
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Supervisor: Dr.Tewodros Mesfin

Habtamu Wondossen Belayhun
The Effect of Internal Marketing on Customer Satisfaction:
The Case of Private Universities in Bishoftu Town
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Workineh
Haymanote Kefyalew Aboret
The Effect of Celebrity Endorsement in TV ADS on
Consumers Buying Decision: The Case of Heineken Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Mulugeta G/Medihin
Henok Mesfin Denboba
The Impact of Social Media on the Marketing Performance:
The Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Temesgen Belayneh
Jemal Kedir Beshir
Consumer Perception towards Bottled Water in A.A
The Case of Aquaddis
Supervisor: Dr. Hailemariam Kebede
Kalkidan Nigussie Bekele
Assessment of Marketing Strategy Practice and
Challenges: In the case of Ethio telecom
Supervisor: Dr.Getie Andualem
Mehalek Habtamu Weldeyes
The Influence of Buyer Seller Relationship on
Sales Effectiveness: The Case of Ayat Real
Estate Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Workineh
Meti Dessalegn Wejira
The Effect of Internal Marketing on Service Quality:
An Empirical Study of the Banking Industry in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Mulugeta G/Medihin
Naol Adere Tumsa
Effects of Internal Marketing on Organizational
Commitment of Employees: The Case of Awash Bank
Supervisor: Dr.Temesgen Belayneh
Nurish Endale Hailemariam
Factors Affecting the Competitiveness of Micro and
Small Enterprises as the Case of Leather and Leather
Product, in Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Tewodros Mesfin
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Rediet Bekele Geleta

Effect of Advertising Effectiveness on Members
Satisfaction: The Case of Ethiopian Commodity Exchange
Supervisor: Dr. Hailemariam Kebede
Samuel Derbew Bayu
Factors Influencing the Adoption of Mobile
Banking Service: The Case of Selected Commercial
Banks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Getie Andualem
Selam Desalegn Garedew
Effect of New Product Development on Customer
Satisfaction: The Case of Horizon Addis TYRE. S.C.
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Workineh
Sisay Endashaw Shikur
Factors that Affecting Market Efficiency:
The Case of ECX
Supervisor: Dr.Mulugeta G/Medihin
Taye Wolde Yigezu
Assessment of Product Development Process in
The Case of Ethio Telecom
Supervisor: Dr.Temesgen Belayneh
Tewodros Alemayehu Feye
Determinants of Market Efficiency of Commodity
Exchange: The Case of Ethiopian Commodity Exchange
Supervisor: Dr.Mulugeta G/Medihin
Tinsae Afework Takele
The Effect of In-Store Promotion towards Customers'
Purchase Decision: The Case of Shoa Supermarket
Supervisor: Dr.Tewodros Mesfin
Weldekiros Haftu Kalayu
The Effect of Marketing Mix Tools on Customer
Satisfaction Case Study for Wegagen Bank
Supervisor: Dr. Hailemariam Kebede
Yeshiwork Alemayehu Gurbachu
Determinants of Customer Orientation of Frontline
Employees (Tellers) On Customer Satisfaction:
The Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Workineh

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MA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

(Regular)

Fikirte Manaye
The Effect of Logistics Activities on Sales Volume: The Case
of Heineken Breweries S.C Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Tariku Jebena
Getinet Gedamu
The Effect of Transportation Management Practice on
Logistics Performance: The Case of Ethiopian Defence
Force Logistics Main Department
Advisor: Dr. BushaTemesgen
Henock Shimeles
The Role of Integrated Pharmaceutical Logistics System
Implementation on the Performance of Black Lion Hospital
Advisor: Dr. Shiferaw Mitiku
Liul Weldeyes
The Effect of Inventory Management Practice on Logistics
Performance: The Case of Ethiopian Defense Force
Logistics Main Department
Advisor: Dr. BushaTemesgen
Mesfin Tedela
The Effect of Lean Manufacturing Practice on Operation
Performance of Ethiopian Army Foundation Adama
Garment Industry
Advisor: Fesseha Afework (Asst. Prof.)
Nurilign Endashaw
Factors Affecting Value Chain Performance of Coffee: The
Case of Sheka Zone, South West Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. BerhanuDenu
Tesfaye Derbie
Determinants of Supply Chain Management Performance:
The Case of Metahara Sugar Factory Employee
Perspectives
Advisor: Tekelegiorgis Assefa (Asst. Prof.)

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Teshome Ayele
Assessing Performances of Pharmaceutical Store
Management: The Case of General Public Hospitals under
the Addis Ababa City Administration Health Bureau,
Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Tariku Jebena
Tibeb Zeleke
The Effect of Integrated Pharmaceutical Logistics System
(IPLS) on User Satisfaction and Logistics Performance of
HIV/AIDS Commodities: The Case of Selected Public
Hospitals in A.A
Advisor: Dr. Mengistu Bogale
Tsegaye Turga
Factors Affecting Procurement Performance of
Humanitarian Relief Operations of the International
Organization for Migration (IOM)
Advisor: Tekelegiorgis Assefa (Asst. Prof.)
Yared Tolosa
The Effect of Outsourcing Service on Institution
Performance: (The Case of Addis Ababa University)
Advisor: Fesseha Afework (Asst. Prof.)
Zelalem Gebreyesus
The Effect of Supply Chain Integration on Operational
Performance in Ethiopia WASH Sector
Advisor: Dr. MatiwosEnsermu

MA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

(Extension)

Amha Zewdu
Impediments of Green Supply Chain Management
Implementation in Addis Ababa Tannery Companies
Advisor: Dr. MatiwosEnsermu
AshenafiBerga
Total Cost Ownership and Its Effect on Operational
Performance of the Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics
Service Enterprise
Advisor: Dr. Shiferaw Mitiku

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Assegid Bekele
Effects of Supply Chain Management Practices on
Operational Performances: In the Case of Private
Pharmaceutical Importers in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr. Tariku Jebena
Atlabachew Abera
Humanitarian Supply Chain Coordination and Its Effect on
the Relief Operation of the National Disaster Risk
Management Commission and NGOs Based in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr. Shiferaw Mitiku
Bahru Muktar
Challenges of Customs Clearing and their Implication on
International Trade in Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.BushaTemesgen
BehailuAsmamaw
The Impact of Supply Chain Management Practice on
Performance: The Case of Ethio AGRI-CEFT P.L.C. Tea
Processing and Packaging Factory.
Advisor: Dr. Berhanu Denu
BelachewMisganaw
Assessment of Centralized Public Procurement System on
the Effectiveness of Organizational Operations: A Case of
Federal Public Procurement and Property Disposal Services,
Ethiopia
Advisor: Fesseha Afework (Asst. Prof.)
Belesty Esubalewu
Factors Affecting Timely Delivery of Packages in Courier
and Logistics Business: The Case of Express Mail Service
(EMS) In Ethiopian Postal Service.
Advisor: Dr. BushaTemesgen
Demeke Alemu
Effectiveness of Pharmaceuticals Distribution the Case of
Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Supply Agency Addis Ababa
Branch
Advisor: Tekelegiorgis Assefa (Asst. Prof.)
Eden Gurmessa
The Effect of Road Transport on Performance of Business
Logistics: The Case of East Africa Bottling Company
Advisor: Fesseha Afework (Asst. Prof.)
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Elizabeth Zeleke
The Challenges of Dry Port Management and Its Effect on
Import Goods Clearance: The Case of Mojo Dry Port
Advisor: Dr.Busha Temesgen
Ermias Wosenyeleh
Assessment of Sustainable Public Procurement Practices in
Ethiopian Public Procurement and Property Disposal
Services and Public Procurement and Property
Administration Agency
Advisor: Dr. Shiferaw Mitiku
Essete Girma
Customs Clearing Challenges in Addis Ababa Their
Implication on Performance of Custom Clearing Agents
Advisor: Dr. Busha Temesgen
Feven Solomon
The Study of Challenges and Organizational Performance in
Implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (A Case Study
at Agricultural Transformation Agency)
Advisor: Dr. Matiwos Ensermu
Fitsum H/Michael
The Effect of Driver's Performance on Road Transport
Operation: In the Case of Unique Transport Cross Border
Freight Association, Addis Ababa.
Advisor: Dr. Tariku Jebena
GetenetAbera
Adoption of Information Communication Technology for
Traffic Management in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Shiferaw Mitiku
HenokYezid
Assessment of Pharmaceutical Warehouse Operation
Management in the Case of Ethiopian Pharmaceutical
Supply Agency
Advisor: Tekelegiorgis Assefa (Asst. Prof.)
Hirut Moreda
ERP Post Implementation Utilization and Its Effect on
Supply Chain Performance: The Case of Ethiopian Airlines
Advisor: Dr. Mengistu Bogale

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Kidist Wolde
The Effect of Strategic Sourcing on Procurement
Performance: The Case of CARE Ethiopia
Advisor: Fesseha Afework (Asst. Prof.)
Limenih Gshawu
Challenges of Strategic Sourcing and Contract
Administration: The Case of Ethiopian Airlines Group
Advisor: Dr. Matiwos Ensermu
Mahlet Getachew
Practices and Challenges of Supply Chain Management of
Bitumen in Ethiopia: The Perspective of Oil Companies
Advisor:Dr. Tariku Jebena
Martha Belhu
The Effect of Outsourcing Logistics Activities on Logistics
Performance of Total Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Berhanu Denu
Merran Wonduante
The Effect of Logistics Management on the Performance of
Garment Factories: The Case of Bole Lemi Industrial Park
Advisor: Fesseha Afework (Asst. Prof.)
Mesfin Asmamaw
The Effect of Supplier Management Practice on Supply
Chain Performance in Ethiopia: The Case of Ethiopia
Electric Utility
Advisor: Tekelegiorgis Assefa (Asst. Prof.)
Molalign Mekonnen
Humanitarian Supply Chain Performance of Amref Health
Africa in Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Shiferaw Mitiku
Neguse Sime
The influence of Supply Chain Risk Management Practices
on Supply Chain Performance: The Case of Selected
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Firms in Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Tariku Jebena
Samson Tekle
Analysis of Supply Chain Integration Role on Export
Performance (Employees Perspective of Anbessa Shoe
Share Company)
Advisor: Dr. Tariku Jebena
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Selamawit Assefa
Humanitarian Relief Operation Practice, Challenges and
Performance of the National Disaster and Risk Management
Commission in Crises Management
Advisor: Dr. Shiferaw Mitiku
Selamawit Mulugeta
Challenges of Logistics Management and Its Impact on
Operational Performance in the Case of Unilever
Manufacturing PLC
Advisor: Tekelegiorgis Assefa (Asst. Prof.)
Senait Fitsum
The Effect of Supplier Relationship Management on Firms
Performance: The Case of Ethiopian Medical Equipment
Importing Companies
Advisor: Dr. Tariku Jebena
Sewnet Seifu
Assessing Logistics Practices in Textile and Apparel
Industry: The Case of Industry Parks around Addis Ababa
Area
Advisor: Dr. Tariku Jebena
Shewit Eyob
Critical Success Factors of Enterprise Resource Planning
Implementation and their Impact on Organizational
Performance at Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Mengistu Bogale
Tizita Refera
Drug supply Chain Management Practices and its influence
on Performance of Amanuel Specialized Mental Hospital
Advisor: Dr. Matiwos Ensermu
Wolde Wodaje
The Practices, Challenges and Performance of
Humanitarian Logistics Management in Plan International
Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Shiferaw Mitiku
Wondafrash Gemeda
Examining the Effect of Supply Chain Risks on Performance
of Awash Winery Share Company
Advisor: Dr. Mengistu Bogale

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YaredTatek
The Effect of Information Communication Technology on
Supply Chain Performance of Five Beverage Firms in Addis
Ababa
Advisor: Dr. Mengistu Bogale
Yirgalem Addis
The Effect of Collaboration of Suppliers on the Performance
of the Brewery Industries: The Case of BGI Ethiopia.
Advisor: Dr. Berhanu Denu

MA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

(Distance)

Abadi Fetene
Assessment of Warehousing Operation Efficiency in
Logistics Management Practice: The Case of Berhan Bank
S.C
Advisor: Dr. BushaTemesgen
Abyot Adane
Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs Demand Forecasting Practices: The
Case of Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Agency
Advisor: Dr. Matiwos Ensermu
Addis Alemayehu
The Practice of Construction Materials Supply Chain
Management in Addis Ababa Housing Construction Project
Office
Advisor: Dr. Matiwos Ensermu
Berhan Abebe
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Supply Chain Management
Challenges in Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Matiwos Ensermu
Berhane Tikabo
The Role of information Communication Technology in
Supply Chain integration and Supply Chain Performance the
Case of Ethio-Telecom
Advisor: Dr. Shiferaw Mitiku

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Binyam Tesfaye
The Effect of Strategic Sourcing on Organizational Practice:
The Case of Moha Soft Drinks Industry S.C
Advisor: Tekelegiorgis Assefa (Asst. Prof.)
Endaykiros Hagos
Assessment of Warehousing Practices and Challenges: The
Case of Ethio Telecom
Advisor: Fesseha Afework (Asst. Prof.)
Fasil Bekele
An Assessment on Logistics System of Laboratory
Commodities: The Case of St. Pauls Millennium Medical
College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Tariku Jebena
Girum Mesay
The Challenges of Global Sourcing Practices in Relation to
Procurement Performance: The Case of Ethio Telecom
Advisor: Dr. Tariku Jebena
Habtamu Abebe
The Effect of Information and Communication Technology
on Operational Performance of Logistics Management: The
Case of Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Service Enterprise
Advisor: Dr. Mengistu Bogale
Hana Terefe
Factors Affecting Humanitarian Logistics Coordination in
Emergency Response: A Case in Selected Humanitarian
Organizations in Food Aid
Advisor: Dr. Busha Temesgen
Hilina Amare
Contract Administration Practice: The Case of
Pharmaceuticals Supply Agency of the Federal Democratic
Republic of Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Tariku Jebena
JaraMeknonnen
Supply Chain Management Practices and Challenges of HIV
Rapid Test Kits in Selected Public Hospitals and Health
Centers in Oromia Region
Advisor: Dr. Shiferaw Mitiku

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Jemal Mohammed
Challenges in Implementing Integrated Pharmaceutical
Logistics System (IPLS) at Alert Hospital - Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr. Matiwos Ensermu
Kabeto Tadele
Potato Value Chain Analys in the Case of DugdaWereda
East Shoa Zone, Oromia National Regional State of Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Berhanu Denu
Kibrom Hailu
The Effect of Warehousing Practices on Organizational
Performance: The Case of My Wish Enterprise P.L.C
Advisor: Tekelegiorgis Assefa (Asst. Prof.)
Kinfu Bekabil
Assessing the Strategic Sourcing Practice: The Case of
Ministry of Agriculture, FDRE
Advisor: Dr. BushaTemesgen
Manaye Wegayehu
Assessment on the Challenges of Supply Chain
Management Competitive Performance of Cement Factories
in Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Tariku Jebena
Mekdes Tadele
The Role of Sourcing on Operational Performance of
Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO): The Case of
Ethiopian Airlines Group
Advisor: Dr. Busha Temesgen
MisganaTamalew
The Role of Supply Chain Management Practices in
Operational Performance of MRO: The Case of Ethiopian
Airlines
Advisor: Dr. Tariku Jebena
Nigussie G/Mariam
Assessing Factors that Affect the Local Fruits Supply Chain
and Fruits Juice Processing industries: The Case of Three
Fruits Juice Processing Companies
Advisor: Dr.Berhanu Denu

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Rediat Bizuayen
The Role of Logistics Management Information System
Adoption on the Performance of AlleBejimila Ethiopia
Trading Enterprise
Advisor: Dr. Shiferaw Mitiku
Roba Tufa
Food Commodity Suppliers Ethical Business Formation
towards the Downstream Supply Chain in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr. Shiferaw Mitiku
Simie Kebede
The Practices and Challenges of Dry Ports Operations: The
Case of Modjo Dry Port
Advisor: Dr.Matiwos Ensermu
Tadele Assefa
The Effect of Multimodal Cargo Transport System on the
Efficiency of the Import Business in Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Matiwos Ensermu
Takele Mulat
The Effects of Supply Chain Integration on Organizational
Operational Performance: The Case of Ethiopian
Commodity Exchange, ECX
Advisor: Dr. Tariku Jebena
Tekola Hailu
Assessment of Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Practice of Fresh Meat at the Addis Ababa Abattoirs
Enterprise
Advisor: Dr. Shiferaw Mitiku
Wasihun Taye
Evaluation of Logistics Coordination and its Support System
towards Humanitarian Supply Chain Management: The
Case of Goal Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. BushaTemesgen

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MA in Project Management (Regular)

Ataguad Amsal Mengistie
Assessment of Project Management Process Group
Implementation Practices in the Case of Nekemteburerode
Construction Project
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atara
Abdisa Bedo Disasa
Assessment of Project Implementation Challenges
Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Contact Center
Project
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atara
Benyam Getahun Negash
Assessment of Cost and Schedule Performance on AACRA
Projects: The Case of Shiromeda-Hamerenoh Kidanemihiret
Road construction Project
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atera
Daniel G/Selassie
An Assessment on the Risk Management Practice of
Construction Projects: Case Study of RAMA Construction
P.L.C
Supervisor: Ato Teklegiorgis Assefa
Dereje Bitew Mihret
Assessment of Quality Management Practices in
Construction Projects: The Case of AACRA
Supervisor: Dr. Konjit Hailu
Elias Woldemariam Mahe
Factor Affecting the Successful Implementation of
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Project: The Case of
Ethiopia Postal Service Enterprise
Supervisor: Dr. Konjit Hailu
Endale Reagasa Debele
Assessment of Factors Affecting Effective Implementation
of Public Projects:The Case of Selected Public Projects
Financed by Dukem Town Administration
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurazak Mohammed

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Fertuna Ferede Gebremedhine

Assessment of the Project Risk Management Practice of
20/80 Condominium Housing Project: The Case of Bole
Arrabsa Site
Supervisor: Dr. Atsede T.
Kaleab Bezuneh Bekele
Assessment of Projects Stakeholder Management Practice:
The Case of Addis Ababa Housing Development Project
Office at "Bole Arrabesa”
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurezak Mohammed
Lensa Tamirat Bekele
Assessment on the Cause of Distress Project "In the Case
of Sendafa Bake Derek Koshasha Metaya” Project
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atera
Medhin Haftom Hailu
Assessment on Implementation Practices of Telecom
Expansion Project (TEP) In Ethio Telecom
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurazak Mohammed
Mesfin Shibeshi Wolde
Assessment of Project Distress Prevention and Intervention
Strategies A Case of Addis Ababa City Road Authority
Supervisor: Dr. Wubshet Bekalu
Mohammed Birhanu Engidaw
An Assessment of the Project Management Practices of
Software Development Projects: The Case of Information
Network Security Agency (INSA)
Supervisor: Dr. Wubshet Bekalu
Natnael Hezkias Woldehawariat
Assessing Project Management Practices of NGO's
aid/Development Project: In The Case of Gudina Tumsa
Foundation
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atera
Rediat Mekonnen Lema
An Assessment of Project Risk Management Practice of IT
Project In The Case of Ethio Telecom
Supervisor: Dr. Atsede Tesfaye

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Samrawit Worku Atnafu

Assessment of Project Scope Management
Practice In 20/80 Condominium Housing Projects:
The Case of Bole Arabsa Site
Supervisor: Dr. Atsede Tesfaye
Shewangizaw Zenebe Habtewold
Assessment of Project Risk Management Practice at
Addis Ababa City Road Authority
Supervisor: Dr. Atsede Tesfaye
Yassin Ali Fedlu
Assessment of Project Procurement Management Practices
In case of Ethiopian Airlines
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atera
Yodit Belete Meshesha
Assessment of Project Stakeholder Management Practice
In The Case of Ethio Telecom
Supervisor: Dr. Konjit Hailu

MA in Project Management (Extension)

Abayneh Wolde Bewedow

Assessment of Bid Evaluation Process for Construction
Projects: Case of Ethiopian Shipping ans Logistics Services
Enterprise
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurezak Mohammed
Abel Kidanemariam Tesfahunegn
Effect of Human Resource Management Practice on
Project Success: A Case Study on Telecom Expansion
Project, Ethiotelecom
Supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane
Abel Solomon Bekele
An Assessment of Critical Success Factors of Software
Development Projects: A Case on Information Network
Security Agency (INSA)
Supervisor: Dr. Mengistu Bogale
Atkilt Abebe
The Effect of Project Managers Soft Leadership Skill on
Project Performance: The Case of Hello Cash.
Supervisor: Dr. Busha T.
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Abinet Lulseged Ketema

Assessment of Contract Administration Practices of
Hydropower Projects in Ethiopian Electric Power: A Case
Study in Gibe III Hydro Power Project.
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurazak Mohammed
Abraham Kuma Debele
Effect of Project Communication Management on
Project Performance: A Case of Amahara Development
Association Water Projects
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurazak Mohammed
Alem Shumiye Bejiga
The Effect of Project Managers ‘Leadership Style and
Teamwork on Project Performance: The Case of HELVETAS
Swiss Interoperation Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurazak Mohammed
Andualem Abay Asfaw
An Assessment of Project Managers' Competency In
Afro-Tsion Construction PLC
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurazak Mohammed
Benny Bahata Enghida
A Study on Risk Attitude and Management in Construction
Projects Evidence from Elmi Olindo Constrictors Private
Limited Company
Supervisor: Ato. Teklegiorgis Assefa
Beruk Tebebu Taddesse
Assessing Internal Project Stakeholder Communication
Practice: The Case of AACCSA projects
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurazak Mohammed
Betelehem Bekele Teklu
Assessment on Safety Practices of Addis Ababa Road
Construction Projects
Supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane
Bethlehem Hailu Zewge
Assessment of Critcal Success Factors in Real Estate
Development Projects in Addis Ababa City Administration
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos

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Bezawit Temesgen Belete

Assessment of OIL and Gas Project Implementation
Challenges in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurazak Mohammed
Elen Shibru Jegnie
Assessing Conflict Resolution Practice in Real Estate
Construction: The Case of Zenebe Firew Real Estate
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurazak Mohammed
Emebet Fekade Woldekidan
Challenges of Project Organization Structure in Telecom
Projects the Case of Ethio-Telecom
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Fekadu Alemu Cheru
Assessment of the Effectiveness of Monitoring and
Evaluation of IFMIS Project in Ministry of Finance
Supervisor: Dr. Wubeshet Bekalu
Firdweke Bekele Areda
Project Planning Practice of Public Health Organization,
A Case of Ethiopian Public Health Institue, 2019
Supervisor: Ato Teklegiorgis Assefa
Hailegiorgis Demeke Wondimu
Factors Affecting Successful Implementation of Enterprise
Document and Record Management System (EDRMS)
Project of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor:Dr. Abdurazak Mohammed
Hilina Yifru Habtegiorgis
External Environmental Factors influencing Project Success:
The Case of Addis Ababa Saving House Development
Enterprise (40/60 Project)
Supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane
Kalkidan Kebede Tessema
Assessment of the Impact of Project Scope Management
on Project Performance of Construction Projects (The Case
of 40/60 Saving House Condominium Project Bole Ayat 2
Sites)
Supervisor: Ato Teklegiorgis Assefa

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Kefale Mosa
Project Management Practices in Development Bank of
Ethiopia: The Case of Non-Performing Loan Mega Projects
Under an Ongoing Concern Scheme
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Mesfin Lakew Lemma
Technological Innovation and New Product Introduction:
The Case of Ethiopian Metal Industry Development
Institute
Supervisor: Dr. Mengistu Bogale
Mahlet Teshome Demisse
Assessment of Stakeholder Management Practices and
Challenges in Construction Projects, The Case of Ethiopian
Construction Design and Supervision works Corporation,
Bulding and Urban Design and Supervision Works Sector
Supervisor: Ato. Teklegiorgis Assefa
Martha Gedamu Ejigu
Practices and Challenges of Stakeholder Engagement of
United Nations Industrial Development Organization's
(UNIDO) Projects
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Mekdes Amare Kelemu
Project Procurement Management Practice:
The Case of Heineken Phase Three Project
Supervisor: Ato. Teklegiorgis Assefa
Melkamu Meseret Wakjira
Assessment on the Challenges of Project Execution in
Investment Projects of Ethiopian Leather Products Industry
Development
Supervisor:Dr. Solomon Markos
Muluken Yohannes Desta
Assessment on Project Risk Management Practice in the
Health Sector, In the Case of Donor Funded Healthe
Projects, Federal Ministry of Health, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos

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Roza Yerukneh Alemu

Assessment of Project Management Maturity at the Ministry
of Urban Development and Construction -the Federal
Government Buildings Construction Project Office
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Rufael Tadesse Berhanu
An Assessment of Monitoring and Evaluation Practice of
United States Agency for Development Loan Guranteed
Agribusiness Projects: A Case Study of Coffee Processing
and Exporting Business Project
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Israel Kibru Alemu
Evaluating Construction project Performance: A Case Study
on Pillars Engineering P.L.C
Supervisor: Dr. Wubishet Bekalu
Samuel Nigatu Abebe
The Effect of Project Managers' Competency on Project
Success in The Case of Ethiopian Airlines Group
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Teshome Regassa Tolossa
Determinants of Timely Completion of Road Construction
Projects (The Case of Defense Construction Enterprise)
Supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane
Tsion Tadele Habtu
Impact of Leadership Attributs of project Managers on
Project Success: The Case of Meserete Kristos Church-
Relief and Development Association (MKC-RDA)
Supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane
Yehualashet Lessanu Shenkute
Project Risk Management Practice in Ministry of
Communication and Information Technology: The Case of
Online Content Regulatory Legal Framework Developmen
Project (OCRLFDP)
Supervisor: Ato Teklegiorgis Assefa
Yewubnesh Negesse
Assessment of the Challenges on Implmenting Agent
Banking Project: The Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Worku Mekonnen

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Henok Doni Mideksa

The Effect of Top Management Support on Information
System Project Success In The Case of Commercial
Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane
Kassahun Abera Abebe
Assessment of factors Influencing Effectiveness of
Monitoring and Evaluation of Information Technology
Projects: The Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atara
Mickyas Taddese Roba
Assessing Monitoring and Evaluation Practice of UNDP
Project: The Case of Conflict Prevention and Peace Building
Project
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atara
Martha Teshome Dinku
Assessment of Construction Contract Administration
Practices of Concrete Pole Factory Expansion Projects of
Kabew Construction Private Limited Company
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atara
Demisha Sheko Guru
Assessment of Project Management Maturity on
Implementing E-Banking Technology: Case Study
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atara
Nardos Kebede Bekele
Opportunities and Challenges of Implementing
Electronics Payment Projects in Bank of Abyssinia
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atara
Minichil Ayen Endalew
The Project Scheduling Practices and Related Socio
Economic Issues in Addis Ababa City Condominium
Housing Projects: The Case of 40/60 Housing Program
Supervisor: Dr Adane Atara
Kirubel Tsegaye Birru
Assessment of Stakeholder Management Practice in
the Case of United Beversges S.C. Greenfield Project
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos

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College of Humanities, Language

Studies, and Journalism and
Communication

የአማርኛቋንቋ፣ ሥነ ጽሑፍና ፎክሎር ትምህርት ክፍል

የተግባራዊ ሥነ ልሣንና አማርኛን ማስተማር የድኅረ
ምረቃ መርሐ ግብር

የፒኤች ዲ ዕጩተመራቂዎች

ምሕረት ሳዳሞ፣
ግለግምት፣ አመለካከትና ሥርዓተ ፆታ ከአንብቦ መረዳት
ችሎታጋር ያላቸው ተዛምዶ፤ አፋቸውን በሀድይኛ ቋንቋ ፈትተው
አማርኛን በሁለተኛ ቋንቋነት በሚማሩ የ9ኛ ክፍል ተማሪዎች
ተተኳሪነት
አማካሪ፡- ዶር. ጌታቸው አዱኛ
ደጀኔ አካዩ
ጥቅል-ቀደምና ዝርዝር-ቀደም የማስተማሪያ ዘዴዎች ለተማሪዎች
የሰዋስው ችሎታ፣ ግለ ብቃት እምነትና ሰዋስውን በመማር
ተነሳሽነት ላይ ያላቸው አስተዋጽዖ፤ በ9ኛ ክፍል አማርኛን እንደ
ሁለተኛ ቋንቋ የሚማሩ ወንድና ሴት ተማሪዎች ተተኳሪነት
አማካሪ፡- ዶር.ሙሉሰው አሥራቴ እና ዶር.ጌታቸው እንዳላማው
ገደፋው አለልኝ
አንብቦየመረዳትክሂልንየማስተማርግለብቃትእምነት፣
ሥነትምህርታዊስኬትናየተማሪዎችአንብቦየመረዳትውጤትተዛምዶ
በአማርኛ ቋንቋ መምህራንና በዘጠነኛ ክፍል ተተኳሪነት
አማካሪ፡- ዶር.ግርማ ወሰኔ
ቶማስ ዳኛቸው
አማርኛንእንደሁለተኛቋንቋየሚማሩተማሪዎችቋንቋንየመማርብልሃ
ትአጠቃቀም፣ የመማር ስልት ምርጫና ተነሳሽነት ከማንበብ
ችሎታቸውጋር ያላቸው ተዛምዶ፤ በእርባ ምንጭ ከተማ በሚገኙ
የሁለተኛ ደረጃ ተማሪዎች ተተኳሪነት
አማካሪ፡- ዶር. ፍቃዱ ሙሉጌታ

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ስሜነው ደሴ፣
ራስ መር ብልሃት ግንባታ ሞዴል በተማሪዎች የመጻፍ ችሎታና
ግለ ብቃት እምነት ላያ ያለው ተፅዕኖ፤ አማርኛን በአፍ
መፍቻነት በሚማሩ የአንደኛ ደረጃ ሁተኛ እርከን ተማሪዎች
ተተኳሪነት
አማካሪ፡- ዶር.ሙሉጌታ ተካ እና ዶር. ጌታቸው እንዳላማው
ዘውዱ ናሁሰናይ፣
ሂደት ተኮር የመጻፍ ማስተማር አቀራረብ በተማሪዎች የመጻፍ
ክሂል፣ አመለካከትና ራስን ችሎ የመማር ችሎታ ላይ ያለው
ተፅዕኖ፤ በአንደኛ ዓመት ተማሪዎች ተተኳሪነት
አማካሪ፡- ዶር. ጌታቸው አዱኛ
ብሩክታዊት ተስፋይ፣
በመጻፍ ብልሃት መጻፍን ማስተማር በተማሪዎች የመጻፍ ክሂል
ላይ የሚኖረው ተፅዕኖ፤ በዘጠነኛ ክፍል አማርኛ አፍ ፈት
ተማሪዎች ተተኳሪነት
አማካሪ፡- ዶር. ፍቃዱ ሙሉጌታ

አማርኛን የማስተማር ኤም ኤ መርሃ ግብር እጩ

ተመራቂዎች

ጥሩቀለምይስማው
የሁለተኛ ደረጃ የመጀመሪያ እርከን (9ኛና 10ኛ ክፍል)
ተማሪዎች የአማርኛ ቋንቋ ዝቅተኛ/ አጥጋቢ የመማር ብቃትና
የአንብቦ የመረዳት ችሎታ ንጽጽራዊ ጥናት፤ በየካቲት 23
ሁለተኛ ደረጃ ትምህርት ቤት ተተኳሪነት
አማካሪ፡-ዶር. ሙሉሰውአሥራቴ
እሸቱ ደምሴ
በመጀመሪያ ደረጃ ሁለተኛ እርከን ተምረው ያለፉ ተማሪዎች
ለደረጃ ሰው የቀረቡትን የመጻፍ ክፊሎች ምን ያህል
አዳብረዋቸዋል? በደጃዝማችሽመልስ ሀብቴ 2ኛ ደረጃ ትምህርት
ቤት በ9ኛ ክፍል ተማሪዎች ተተኳሪነት
አማካሪ፡-ዶር. ሙሉሰው አሥራቴ
ደረጀ አልማው
የመምህር ተማሪ ተራክቦ ከአዲስ አበባ ከተማ አስተዳደር
በተመረጡ የግልና የመንግሥት የ7ኛና የ8ኛ ክፍል ተማሪዎች
ተተኳሪነት የተካሄደንፅፅራዊ ጥናት
አማካሪ፡-ዶር. ጌታቸው እንዳላማው
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ኃይለገብሬል አበራ
በ2007 ዓ.ም.ተዘጋጀው በ2008 ዓ.ም.በሥራ ላይ የዋሉት የ7ኛና
የ8ኛ ክፍል የአማርኛ ቋንቋ የተማሪው መማሪያ መጽሐፎች
ለማዳመጥ ክሂል መልመጃዎች አዘገጃጀትና የይዘት ተገቢነት
ትንተና
አማካሪ፡-ዶር. ፀጋየ አረጋይ

Department of Afaan Oromoo, Literature and

Folklore

MA in Teaching Afaan Oromoo

Belachew Jabessa Wako

“Xinxaala Gahee Mammaaksotafi Jechawwan Sirna Araara
keessatti Qabatan: Oromoo Soddoorratti kan xiyyeefate”
Advisor: Dr. Tadasse Jaleta
Charient Hundessaa Midekssa
“Xiinxala Ittifayyadama Jechoota Loogaafi Waaltinaa
Gaazexaa Bariisaa”
Advisor: Dr. Tolemariam Fufa
Firehwoit Abebe Hailu
“Xiinxala Maqaalee Dhaabilee Daldalaa: Xiyyeefannoon
Bulchiinsa Magaalaa Sabataafi Buraayyuu”
Advisor: Dr. Adugna Barkessa
Lamessa Diribi Chala
“Xiinxala Qabiyyee Afoolaafi Fakkoommiii Sirna Buttaa
Qaluu: Godina Shawaa Kibba Lixaa Aanaa Sadeen
Sooddoo”
Advisor: Dr. Mulugeta Negassa
Sinkenesh Alemu Dandessa
“Qaaccessa Malleen Dubbiifi Sureessuu Walaloo
Obomboleetti keessatti”
Advisor: Dr. Tilahun Telila

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Department of Linguistics and Philology

PhD in Linguistics
Emebet Bekele
Ethnolinguistic Identity and Language Use among Speakers
of Gurage Varieties
Supervisor: Dr. Fekede Menuta
Bikila Ashenafi
Documentation and description of Borna verb morphology:
An Omotic language of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Binyam Sisay
Lemma Demissie
Documentation and Description of Konta Phonology and
Morphology
Supervisor: Dr. Fekede Menuta
Mesfin Wodajo
Language Use in Ethiopian Higher Education Institutions:
Study on Language Attitude, Identity and Inter-ethnic
Communication
Supervisor: Prof. Zelealem Leyew
Mengistu Tadesse
Documentation and Description of Amharic Dialects
Supervisor: Prof. Baye Yimam
Yibeltal Getahun
Documentation of Mositacha and Description of its
Morphology
Supervisor: Dr. Biniyam Sisay
Getachew Gebru
Morphology of Ale
Supervisor: Dr. Moges Yigezu

Alebachew Biadgie
Morphology of Dawuro
Supervisor: Dr. Anne-christie Hellenthal
Tibebu Shitie
A Grammar of Dube
Supervisor: Dr. Wondwosen Tesfaye

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Tujube Amensa
An Acoustic Analysis of Afaan Oromoo Vowels
Supervisor: Dr. Feda Negesse
Dejene Geshe
An Acoustic Analysis of Fricatives Produced by Typically
Developing Child and Adult Speakers of Oromo
Supervisor: Dr. Feda Negesse
Teferi Kumssa
A Grammar of Rayya Afaan Oromoo: Documentation and
Description
Supervisor: Dr. Shimelis Mazengia
Dubale Sahile
Shekkinoono Documentation and Description
Supervisor: Prof. Zelealem Leyew

MA in Linguistics (Regular)
Habtamu Geremew
The Syntax of Simple Verbal Clauses of Kabeena
Supervisor: Dr. Moges Yigezu
Thiech Gach
The System of Tone in Nuer
Supervisor: Dr. Girma Mengistu

MA in Linguistics (Extension)
Selam Negussie
Documenting Sidama Folktales
Supervisor: Dr. Bedilu Wakjira
Tsigemariam Waleligne
Analyzing and Documenting Sidama Proverbs about
Women
Supervisor: Dr. Derib Ado
Alemgena Belete
Documentation and Grammatical Description of Kara
Supervisor: Dr. Moges Yigezu
Anteneh Getachew
Segmental and Non-Segmental Phonology of Kunama
Supervisor: Dr. Moges Yigezu
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Almaz Wase
The Challenges of Language Standardization in Gamo
Supervisor: Dr. Hirut Wolde-Mariam
Birhanu Takele
A Thematic Analysis of Linguistic Taboos and their
Corresponding Euphemistic Expressions in Oromo
Supervisor: Dr. Tolemariam Fufa
Dinkessa Deresa
Documentation and Description of Libido People
Traditional Ceremonies: Marriage and Conflict Resolution
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Brigitta Benzing
Lemi Kebebew
Grammatical Description and Documentation of Bayso
Supervisor: Prof. Zelealem Leyew
Sintayehu Semu
Phonology, Morphology and Syntax of Ganta
Supervisor: Dr. Gerald Heusing
Tadese Girma
Lexical Documentation of Dube and Comparison to Rer
Bare, Somali and Afan Oromo (with Dube Grammatical
Sketch)
Supervisor: Prof. Orin Gensler
Tilahun Negash
Phonological Phenomena in Arsi-Bale Afan Oromo: the
Perspective of Non-linear Phonology
Supervisor: Dr. Mulugeta Seyoum
Yeshimebet Bogale
Documentation and Grammatical Description of Zaysete
Supervisor: Dr. Gerald Heusing

Department of Foreign Languages and Literature

PhD in English Literature
Hailu Sheleme
Representations of Social Values and Social Identities in
Selected Post-colonial African Novels
Advisor: Dr. Birhanu Mathewos

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Andualem Hadero
Intertextuality in Ethiopian Diasporic Novels in English
Advisor: Dr. Melakneh Mengistu
Sintayehu Geneti
Dislocation and the Quest for Identity in Selected
Caribbean Novels in English
Advisor: Dr. Melakneh Mengistu
Negusse Aregawi
Ideology in Four Ethiopian Novels in English
Advisor: Dr. Melakneh Mengistu

PhD in TEFL
Esubalew Getnet
An Investigation into Teachers’ Talk and students’
Involvement in EFL Classes: The Case of Wolkite University
Advisor: Dr. Asefa Zeru
Berhe Tafere
An Investigation into Relationship among Reading strategy
Use, Reading Anxiety and Performance in Reading
Advisor: Dr Nuru Mohammed
Baraki Haile
An Investigation of the Relationship among EFL Test
Anxiety Coping Strategies and Perceived Proficiency: The
Case of University
Advisor: Dr Nuru Mohammed
Desalegn Tolosa
The Effects of Peer Review on the Writing Performance of
Students in EFL Classes: The Case of Arjo Preparatory
School
Advisor: Dr. Mendida Berkessa
Kebede Bezabeh
Effects of Strategy –Based Instruction on Listening
Proficiency, Strategy Use and Some Affective States of EFL
Learners at Samara University
Advisor Dr Mekash Kassaye

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PhD in Applied Linguistics and Development

Tesso Berisso
Language Use in Intergroup Communication: The Case of
Interacting Ethnolinguistic Groups in Arsi Negelle Town
Advisor: Dr. Abebe G/Ts
Seyoum Halie
Language the in the house of god: Beliefs About Linguistic
diversity, Language Choice and practice of the Ethiopian
orthodox tewahido church, its scholars and congregations
Advisor: Dr. Mulugeta Seyoum

PhD in Applied Linguistics and Communication

Berhanu Asfaw
Discourse of Development in Ethiopian press
Advisor: Dr. Hailom Bantiyirga
Berhanu Bekana
An Analysis of the Police – Witness Interview Discourse:
Oromia Regional state West Shoa Zone
Advisor: Dr. Tamene Kitila
Dereje Mekonnen
Discursive Construction of Ethnicity in Ethiopian Higher
Learning Institution
Advisor: Dr. Hailom Banteyirga
Deneke Lefebo
The Successes and Challenges of Employing early exit
transition to l2 model of mother tongue based bilingual
education: the case of SNNPR Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr Getachew Adugna

MA in ELT

Abay Tekliye
Factors affecting students’ practice in writing classes in EFL
classrooms
Advisor: Dr. Abebe Damtew

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Mekdes Yikunoamlak
The Relationship Between Beliefs and Instruction Practice
on Writing Skill Hibert Military Staff College in Focus.
Advisor: Dr. Seime Kebede
Woldesilase Taye
Assessing Teachers Written Feedback and its Effect in
Improving Students Writing grade 11 in focus
Advisor: Dr. Melaku Wakuma
Zekarias Haile
Investigating the Practice of teaching Writing Skills The
case of three grade 12 EFL Classrooms at Ediget chora
Secondary and Preparatory School
Advisor: Dr. Abebe Damtewc
Samuel Getahun
The Practices and Challenges of Teaching, Writing Skills in
the AA Peacekeeping English Training Center
Advisor: Dr. Abebe Damtew
Kefale Mengistu
Assessing the Practices of Turn – Taking in Group
Discussion in ELT class room Grade nine Students of
Miskaye Hizunan Medhanie Alem Monastery school in
focus
Advisor: Dr. Abebe G/Tsadik
Senbeto Abebe
Investigating Teachers perceptions and practices of
Vocabulary Teaching using contextual strategies: The case
of Burayu Secondary School nine English Teachers in
Focuses
Advisor: Dr. Italo Beriso
Abreham Demisew
A Study on the Effectiveness of Short stories in Teaching
Speaking skill as used in an ELT Classroom a case of Grade
11 English Text Book in Focus.
Advisor: Dr. Hailom Banteyrga
Meles Abebe
Content of The Teacher Made English Language Tests: The
Case of Grade 8 saint Michael Elementary and Secondary
School
Advisor: Dr. Taye Regassa
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Belete Soressa
Assessing the strategies of Teaching Grammar: the case of
grade nine EFL Classrooms at Modjo high school
Advisor: Dr. Nuru Mohammed
Senbeta Tadsse
An exploration into learners’ attitudes towards using the
communicative approach in teaching English at yaberus
Wolkite General Secondary and preparatory school Grade
11 in focus
Advisor: Dr. Mendida Berkessa

MA in English Literature

Lidiya Tesfaye
Thematic analysis of selected Amharic Plays: A
Sociological approach
Advisor: Dr Molla Feleke
Sewunet Ayele
Translation Strategies in Yismake Worku’s ‘Dertogada ’From
Amharic into English
Advisor: Dr. Melakneh Mengistu
Tadele Amdemichael
Analysis of Subtitle translation from English to Amharic: A
case n Study of “TIKUR FIKIR “part 150-153
Advisor: Dr, Molla Feleke
Zehara Said
The Role Women in Political Struggle of Ethiopia in late
1960’s and early 1970’s with special difference to Tower in
the Sky.
Advisor: Dr. Abiye Daniel
Zelalem Worku
Critical Analysis of Creative Aspects of the English
Translation of Fikir Eske Mekabir (Love unto Crypt)
Advisor: Dr. Berhanu Mathewos
Bereket Hagos
Christian Allegory in selected works of G.K Chesterton
Advisor: Dr. Olga Yazbec

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MA in ELT (Extension)

Bezuneh Lemma
An Exploration of Factors That Affect the Teaching and
Learning of English Language Speaking Skill : KoKebe
Tsibhat High School Grade 9 in Focus
Advisor: Dr Seime Kebede
Argaw Demisse
An Evaluation of the Listening Tasks their actual classroom
implementation presented in grade 9 text book with Special
reference to Ethio-parent secondary preparatory School
Advisor: Dr. Hailu Gutema
Teshome Fekadu
The Actual and Expected Reading Comprehension Ability of
Grade Nine Students: Entoto Amba Secondary School in
Focus.
Advisor: Dr. Mendida Berkessa
Leyekun Alemu
Assessing the Practice of teaching of The English Language
as L2 in Multilingual Classes the Case of NEPS
Advisor: Dr. Alemu Hailu
Esubalew Ayalew
Assessing the Role of Instructional Supervision in
Enhancing the Teaching Learning of ELT and Professional
Development of ELT teachers: Gulele Sub-city Government
Primary School in Focus
Advisor: Dr. Abebe G/Tsadik
Hulunayehu Worku
Assessing the Practice of Teaching English Reading with
Reference to Student’ Preferred Learning Style: Grade 9 in
focus
Advisor: Dr. Fekadu Mulugeta
Yoseph Feleke
Exploring Primary School Language Teachers’ Perceptions
of Continuous Professional Development: The case of Bole
Sub-city Government Primary Schools
Advisor: Dr. Girma Gezahegn

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Kefyalew Zewdu
A Study on Exploring Techniques of Teaching English
Writing Skills
Advisor: Dr. Alamirew G/Mariam
Dagnachew Moges
Exploring the Practice of Initial Reading in English
Language
Advisor: Dr. Tamene Kitila
Goitom Tadios
Character Standardization in two Amharic Novels: Fikir
Eskemekabir and Oromay
Dr. Berhanu Mathewos

MA in TFFL
Desalegn Fanta
Comment Enrichir la connaissance du vocabulaire : cas de
l’école Gateway Internationale
Advisor: Dr. Yeshi Gebremedhin
Fetene Tilahun
Les difficultés de l’utilisation du passé composé et de
l’imparfait chez les apprenants de français; cas des
étudiants de la troisième année de l’Unité de français de
l’Université d’Addis-Abeba
Advisor: Dr. Yeshi Gebremedhin
Takele Gname
La mise en place de l’approche actionnelle dans la classe
de FLE : le cas de l’Institut d’hôtellerie et du tourisme
Advisor: Dr. Yeshi Gebremedhin
Abigail Assefa
Le rôle de la bande dessinée dans l’apprentissage du
français langue étrangère
Advisor: Dr. Yeshi Gebremedhin
Habtamu Tesfaye
La temporalité [La différence dans le temps] entre langue
maternelle [amharique] et langue cible [français] sur le
temps passé
Advisor: Dr. Chloé Darmon

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Rahel Alemu
La chanson comme support didactique pour améliorer la
compréhension orale: le cas des étudiants de l’Alliance
Ethio-Française d’Addis-Abeba (base 11)
Advisor: Dr Chloé Darmon
Abebe Begna
Les défis de la préparation du français pour les participants
à la formation de l’Ecole de guerre de Paris : cas des
officiers supérieurs militaires de l’Ethiopie
Advisor: Dr. Yeshi Gebremedhin
Elizabeth Abebe
L’introduction de l’enseignement de la langue française: cas
de l’école de droit de l’Université d’Addis-Abeba
Advisor: Dr. Yeshi Gebremedhin
Metassebia Woldearegay
Le développement du département de français à EBC
Advisor: Dr. Yeshi Gebremedhin
Ruffael Beyene
Les facteurs déterminants de la didactique du FOS : cas du
CTTI
Advisor: Dr. Chloé Darmon
Melkamu Terefe
L’utilisation et la fonction d’images dans les manuels de
FLE/FLS : le cas de l’Université d’Addis-Abeba, du Lycée
Guèbre-Mariam et de l’Alliance Ethio-Française
Advisor: Dr. Yeshi Gebremedhin
Jiregena Negessu
Le rôle de la langue française dans le développement
durable du tourisme en Ethiopie
Advisor: Dr. Yeshi Gebremedhin

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College of Health Sciences

School of Pharmacy

MSC in Pharmaceutics

Ayantu Mosisa
Preparation and Evaluation of Microwave-Assisted
Acetylation of Plectranthus edulis (Ethiopian Potato) Starch
as a Sustained Release Excipient in Tablet Formulations
Supervisors: Prof. Tsige G/Mariam, Dr. Anteneh
Belete
Melese Getachew
Isolation and Characterization of Native and
Microcrystalline Cellulose from Teff Straw
Supervisors: Prof. Tsige G/Mariam, Dr. Anteneh
Belete
Natanim Degefu
Physico-chemical Characterization of Native and
Microcrystalline Cellulose from Sugarcane Bagasse and
Evaluation of the Microcrystalline Cellulose as Directly
Compressible Tablet Excipient
Supervisors: Prof. Tsige G/Mariam, Dr. Anteneh Belete
Sintayehu Alemu
Physicochemical characterization of cellulose and
microcrystalline cellulose from Enset fiber
Supervisors: Prof. Tsige G/Mariam, Dr. Anteneh Belete

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MSC in Pharmacoepidemiology and Social

Pharmacy
Gebremichael Gebreslassie
Catastrophic Healthcare Expenditure and Coping Strategies
among Patients Attending Cancer Treatment Services in
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional
Study
Supervisors: Prof. Teferi Gedif, Mr. G/Medhin
B/Mariam
Haregewoin Kassa
Medicine Supply Chain Management Practice by Health
Extension Workers, in Selected Primary Health Care Units in
North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia: a Qualitative
Study
Supervisor: Dr. Bruck Messele
Hiwot Moges
Assessment of health promotion services in community
pharmacies of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Prof. Teferi Gedif
Liya Teklu
Health related quality of life, predictors and utility of
patients with cervical cancer in Tikur Anbessa Specialized
Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Prof. Teferi Gedif, Mr. Gebremedhin
B/Mariam
Selamawit Gebrehiwot
Assessment of health related quality of life, its predictor
factors and utility among patients with breast cancer at
Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia:
a hospital-based cross-sectional study
Supervisors: Prof. Teferi Gedif, Mr. Gebremedhin
B/Mariam

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Tesfaye Tsegaye
Treatment Outcome and Factors Associated With
Uncontrolled Asthma among Asthmatic Patients at
Ambulatory Care Of Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Supervisors: Dr. Bruck Messele, Mr. Gebremedhin
B/Mariam, Dr. Tola Bayisa
Tsehay Kassa
Antibiotics self-medication practices among healthcare
professionals in selected public hospitals of Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Prof. Teferi Gedif

PhD in Pharmaceutics

Getahun Paulos
Size Controlled Fabrication of Starch Acetate Nanoparticles
and Assessment of their Potential Applications as
Hydrophobic Drug Carriers
Supervisors: Prof. Tsige Gebre-Mariam, Prof. Dr.
Reinhard H.H. Neubert

Departmet of Phmaraceutical Chemistry and

Phmaracognosy

MSc in Pharmacognsoy (Regular)

Hiwot Ayalew
Evaluation of Antiproliferative Activity of the Aerial Part of
Essential Oil of Urtica simensis Hochst and
Hydrolachloilc Leaf Ectract of Discopodium penninervium
Hochst
Supervisor: Professor Kaleab Asres Dr. Daniel Bisrat

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Ayinalem Redae
Cytotoxic Activity of Latex And
its Constituents from Synadenium compactum
Supervisor: Dr. Mariamwit Yonathan
Kebede Feyissa
Investigation of In Vivo antidiarrheal Activity of Thalictrum
ryhnchocarpum and Its Constituent on Castor Oil Induced
Model in Mice
Supervisor: Professor Kaleab Asres Dr. Daniel Bisrat
Besufikad Abebe
Antiproliferative Activity of Alkaloids from Cranium
abyscinicum Hochst Ex A.Rich Bulb Extract
Supervisor: Professor Ariaya Hymete Dr Daniel
Bisrat
Gete Chemeda
Antileshmania and Antitrypanosomal activity of Aloe
Rugosifolia and Plicataloside
Supervisor: Dr. Daniel Bisrat
Professor Kaleab Asres

Departmet of Phmaraceutical Chemistry and

Phmaracognosy

Msc in Pharmaceuttical Analysis and Quality

Assurance (Regular)
Yokabd Dechassa
Standardization of the Leaves of Ajuga remota
Supervisor: Dr. Marimawit Yonathan
Senait Tadesse
Iodine Status of Pregnant Women in Butaira, Ethiopia
BUNMAP Child to Mother to Child Cohort Study
Supervisor: Mr. Ayenew Ashenef
Professor Ariaya Hymete

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Awraris Anbasie
Standardization of the Roots of Echinopes kebericho
Supervisor: Dr. Mariamwit Yonathan
Dr. Tarekegn Birhanu

Center for Health Sciences Education

Alemayehu Nigussie Ketema
Identifying challenges for faculty and non-faculty clinical
supervisors in providing effective practical supervision of
radiology technology students at CHS, AAU
Advisors: Dr. Paula Rowland, Dr. Yonas Bahretibeb
Dr. Cynthia Whitehead
Amezene Tadesse Robelie
Assessment of morning report sessions: Experience from
department of surgery, Addis Ababa University
Advisor: Prof. Amha Mekasha
Dr. Cynthia Whitehead
Lakew Assefa Metaferia
Challenges of the clinical learning environment of dental
students at AAU, region 14, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Damte Shimelis
Dr. Herenia Lawrence, Dr. Cristia Rangel
Marema Jebessa Kumsa
Exploring the effects of lack of pocket money on
undergraduate clinical year health sciences students’
learning activities
Advisors: Dr. Tina Martimianakis
Dr. Robert Paul, Dr. Andualem Deneke
Natnael Shumi Jiru
Exploring medical radiological technology students
perceptions and preferences for feedback at CHS, AAU
Advisors: Dr. Ryan Brudges
Dr. Yonas Bahretibeb

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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Wajana Lako Labisso

Exploring the pattern of Social media usage by medical
students in College of Health sciences, Addis Ababa
University
Advisors: Prof Amha Mekasha
Dr. Mahan Kulasegaram
Alemayehu Nigussie Ketema
Identifying challenges for faculty and non-faculty clinical
supervisors in providing effective practical supervision of
radiology technology students at CHS, AAU
Advisors: Dr. Paula Rowland
Dr. Yonas Bahretibeb, Dr. Cynthia Whitehead
Amezene Tadesse Robelie
Assessment of morning report sessions: Experience from
department of surgery, Addis Ababa University
Advisor: Prof. Amha Mekasha
Dr. Cynthia Whitehead
Lakew Assefa Metaferia
Challenges of the clinical learning environment of dental
students at AAU, region 14, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Damte Shimelis
Dr. Herenia Lawrence, Dr. Cristia Rangel
Marema Jebessa Kumsa
Exploring the effects of lack of pocket money on
undergraduate clinical year health sciences students’
learning activities
Advisors: Dr. Tina Martimianakis
Dr. Robert Paul, Dr. Andualem Deneke
Natnael Shumi Jiru
Exploring medical radiological technology students
perceptions and preferences for feedback at CHS, AAU
Advisors: Dr. Ryan Brudges, Dr. Yonas Bahretibeb

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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Wajana Lako Labisso

Exploring the pattern of Social media usage by medical
students in College of Health sciences, Addis Ababa
University
Advisors: Prof Amha Mekasha,
Dr. Mahan Kulasegaram

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Msc in Adult Health Nursing (Regular)

Addisu Dabi
Blood Pressure self-monitoring, Awareness of hypertension
complication and associated factors among adult
hypertensive patients on follow up at Asella referral and
teaching hospital in Arsi Zone, South Eastern
Ethiopia, 2019
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Daniel Mengistu
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. Yohannes Ayalew
Aman Mamo
Prevalence and adherence to multiple prescribed
Medications and its predictors among Type II diabetic
patients attending Tertiary Hospitals in Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia, 2019
Supervisor (Primary): Dr. Amsale Cheire
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. Wudma Alemu
Bantalem Tilaye
Survival status and predictors of mortality among
Colorectal patients in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital:
A Retrospective Cohort Study
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Fekadu Aga
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Tefera Mulugeta
Blen Nigussie
Outcomes and predictors of patients with traumatic brain
injury among injured patients at selected public Hospitals,
Addis Ababa – Ethiopia.
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Zeleke Argaw
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Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Yohannes Ayalew

Deressa Worku
Perceived stress and depression and associated factors
Among undergraduate health sciences students in Asala
University
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Berhanu Wordofa
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Abdisa Boka
Fetene Nigussie
Survival and Predictors of Mortality among Adult
HIV/AIDS patients initiating Highly Active Antiretroviral
Therapy at Debre-Berhan Referral Hospital, North Showa
zone, Amhara region, Ethiopia.
Supervisor (Primary): Dr. Erdaw Tachbele
Supervisor (Secondary): Sr. Zuriyash Mengistu
Guesh Teklu
Determinants of diabetic foot ulcer among diabetic
patients attending the diabetic clinic in Tikur Anbessa
Hospital, Addis Ababa
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Niguse Tadele
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Yosef Tsige
Kidist Tamru
Survival time to nephropathy and its predictor among
Type II Diabetes Mellitus patients in Tikur Anbessa
Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Fekadu Aga
Supervisor (Secondary): Sr. Emebet Berhane
Lankamo Ena
Determinants of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis among
patients on anti tuberculosis treatment from peripheral
districts, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Supervisor (Primary): Dr. Erdaw Tachbele
Supervisor (Secondary): Sr. Aklil HAilu
Lidiya Zerihun
Risk factors for active TB among PLWHA who are on ART
follow ups in selected government hospital in AA, Ethiopia.
Supervisor (Primary): Dr. Erdaw Tachbele
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Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Tadesse Bedada

Shiferaw Gelchu
Prevalence of Occupational Exposure and Utilization of
HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis Among Nurses At Tikur
Anbessa Specialized Hospital Addis Ababa Ethiopia, 2019.
Supervisor (Primary): Dr. Amsale Cheire
Supervisor (Secondary): Sr. Nete Towfik
Solomon Kassa
Treatment outcome of sever malaria among Adults and
its associated factors in Arbaminch General Hospital,
Ethiopia.
Supervisor (Primary): Dr. Hussen Mekonnen
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Negalegn Getahun
Tadesse Sahle
Survival and predictors of mortality among adult Stroke
Patients in St. Paul’s Hospital Millenium Medical College,
Ethiopia.
Supervisor (Primary): Dr. Hussen Mekonnen
Supervisor (Secondary): Sr. Tsion Alemu
Tadila Dires
Assessment of the Practice of Non Pharmacological post
operative pain management and associated factors among
nurses working in selected public hospitals of
Amhara regional state
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Fekadu Aga
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Tigistu Gebreyohannes
Tekalign Amera
Assessment of Attitude, Practice and their associated
factors towards Hepatitis B and C patients among nurses
working in selected public hospitals in Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia, 2019
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Zeleke Argaw
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Teshome Habte

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Usman Nuru
Loss to follow-up and its predictors among adult Patients
on Rapid initiation of ART Treatment in Selected
Governmental Hospitals, South West Ethiopia
Supervisor (Primary): Dr. Hussen Mekonnen
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Debela Gela

Msc in Paediatric and Child Health Nursing

(Regular)

Aselefech Kinfe
Impact of Down syndrome among families who have
children with Down syndrome and have follow up for
their children at Black Lion Hospital,2019
Supervisor (Primary): Mr.Bereket Gebremichael
Supervisor (Secondary): Sr. Kalkidan Wondossen
Azene Bantie
Factors affecting Survival of pediatric patients who are
managed with Ventriculo Peritonial shunt at selected
public hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019:
retrospective cohort study
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Girum Sebsebe
Supervisor (Secondary): Sr. Fkirtemariyam Abebe
Birtukan Assefa
Time to recover from diabetic ketoacidosis and associated
factors among children in Debre Markos referral hospital
north west Ethiopia: A Retrospective study
Supervisor (Primary): Sr. Rajalakshmi Somanthan
Supervisor (Secondary): Sr. Kalkidan Wondossen
Feven Mulugeta
Knowledge and Attitude of Teachers towards Attention
Deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in Selected Primary
Schools in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Birhanu Wordofa
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Tewodross Tesfaye

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Getaneh Baye
Determinants of Low Birth Weight among newborns
delivered at Addis Ababa Public Hospitals Ethiopia: Case
control study, 2018/2019
Supervisor (Primary): Mr.Bereket Gebremichael
Supervisor (Secondary): Sr. Kalkidan Wondossen
Mekonen Adimasu
Time to recover from sever acute malnutrition and
Associated factors among under-five children in Yekatit 12
hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2019.
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Girum Sebsebe
Supervisor (Secondary): Sr. Fkirtemariyam Abebe
Melaku Bimerew
Determinants of sever acute malnutrition among HIV
Positive children receiving HAART at public hospitals of
North Wollo Zone, Northeastern Ethiopia, 2019: Case
control study.
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Girum Sebsebe
Supervisor (Secondary): Sr. Fkirtemariyam Abebe
Mulat Mossie
Survival status and predictors of mortality among neonates
admitted to neonatal intensive care unit from 2015-2018 in
Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa- Ethiopia.
Supervisor (Primary): Mr.Bereket Gebremichael
Supervisor (Secondary): Sr. Kalkidan Wondossen
Olantu Mekonnen
Assessment of Health related quality of life among
adolescents with epilepsy in selected public hospital,
Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Zeleke Argaw
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Tewodross Tesfaye
Tewodros Mulugeta
Risk factors of perinatal Asphyxia among newborns
delivered at Addis Ababa public Hospitals: Case control
study, 2019.
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Girum Sebsebe
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Supervisor (Secondary): Sr. Fkirtemariyam Abebe

Wegayehu Zeneb
Assessment of practice and factors affecting sunlight
exposure of infants among mothers in Debre Berhan town,
North Shewa, Ethiopia, 2019. Community based cross
sectional study.
Supervisor (Primary): Mr.Leul Deribe
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Tewodross Tesfaye
Wudie Eneyew
Knowledge on neonatal danger signs and associated
factors among postnatal mother’s in public hospitals of
Addis Abba Ethiopia, 2019
Supervisor (Primary): Sr. Rajalakshmi Somanthan
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Tewodross Tesfaye
Yalemgeta Biyazin
Survival and predictors of mortality among HIV Positive
Children on Antiretroviral Therapy in Public hospitals,
East Gojjam, Ethiopia
Supervisor (Primary): Mr.Bereket Gebremichael
Supervisor (Secondary): Sr. Kalkidan Wondossen
Zewditu Alelign
Assessment of knowledge, attitude practice and associated
factors towards kangaroo mother care among postnatal
mothers at selected governmental hospitals in Addis Ababa.
Supervisor (Primary): Sr. Rajalakshmi Somanthan
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Tewodross Tesfaye

Msc in Maternity and Reproductive Health

Nursing (Regular)

Getaye Worku
Prevalence and associated factors of paternal postpartum
depression among fathers who come to postnatal follow
up clinic with their partner in selected public health
centers of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019.
Supervisor (Primary): Sr. Roza Teshome
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Supervisor (Secondary): Sr. Addishiwet Fantahun

Hailay Kinfe
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hepatitis B Virus
Infection among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal
Care Clinic at Adigrat General Hospital, Tigray, Ethiopia,
2019
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Endalew Gemechu
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Ketema Bizuwork
Hana Lijaemiro
Incidence of surgical site infection among cesarean
deliveries and associated factors in selected governmental
hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019
Supervisor (Primary): Sr. Semarya Lemlem and
Mr. Mesfin Abebe
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Jembere Tesfaye
Kerebih Abere
Rate of HIV sero-conversion and predictors among sexual
partners of HIV discordant mothers tested in PMTCT unit
of Addis Ababa, Public Health Institutions.
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Leul Deribe
Supervisor (Secondary): Sr. Haweni Adugna
Mohammed Legas
Knowledge of obstetric danger signs and associated factors
among pregnant women attending Antenatal Care at
Health Facilities, in Tenta Woreda, South Wollo, Ethiopia
2019, A Cross Sectional Study.
Supervisor (Primary): Sr. Roza Teshome
Supervisor (Secondary): Sr.Worknesh Sinshaw
Samuel Gedamu
Prevalence of congenital anomalies and associated factors
among newborns in Bishoftu General Hospital in Oromia,
Ethiopia.
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Endalew Gemechu
Supervisor (Secondary): Sr.Worknesh Daba

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Siraye Genzeb
Prevalence of Modern contraceptives discontinuation and
associated factors among married reproductive age group
women in Debre Berhan town, Ethiopia, 2019.
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Leul Deribe
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Bazie Mekonnen
Tesfaye Temesgen
Assessment of Prevalence and associated factors of
precancerous cervical lesions at Addis Ababa Public
Hospitals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019
Supervisor (Primary): Sr. Roza Teshome
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Balcha Birhanu
Zelalem Birku
Demand for long acting and permanent contraceptives and
associated factors among married women who visit Assosa
governmental health institutions for family planning in 2019
Supervisor (Primary): Sr. Semarya Lemlem
Supervisor (Secondary): Sr. Yeshi Assefa
Zerihun Figa
Assessment of neonatal and maternal outcome among
preeclampsia women in DURH, Retrospective study
Supervisor (Primary): Sr. Roza Teshome
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Bazie Mekonnen

Msc in Clinical Oncology Nursing (Regular)

Aron Kiros
Factors influencing delay to diagnosis and treatment
among pediatric oncology patients in TASH, Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia.
Supervisor (Primary): Dr. Hussen Mekonnen
Supervisor (Secondary): Nete Towfik
Ataklti Birhane
Sleep disturbance and associated factors among adult
cancer patients on treatment at Ayder Comprehensive
Specialized Hospital, Tigray Region, Ethiopia.2019.
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Birhanu Wordofa
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Supervisor (Secondary): Sr. Aklil Hailu

Bargude Balta
Survival status of adult acute leukemia and associated
factors with death at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019.
Supervisor (Primary): Dr. Erdaw Tachbele
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Tigistu Gebreyohannes
Bruktawit Tadesse
Outcome Predictors among patients with Haematologic
Malignancies at Tikur Anbesaa Specialized Hospital:
A Retrospective chart review; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor (Primary): Dr. Amsale Cherie
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Debela Gela
Deneke Gebre
Awareness, practice pattern, and perceived barriers toward
current chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting
prophylaxis guideline adherence among nurses in oncology
units at selected hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019.
Supervisor (Primary): Sr. Rajalakshmi Somanthan
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Ketema Bizuwork
Gashaw Yada
Women’s Sexual Experience and adjustment After Cervical
Cancer Treatment in Black Lion Hospital, Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia.
Supervisor (Primary): Mr.Endalew Gemechu
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Teshome Habte
Gulema Demissie
Prevalence of depression and associated factors among
Caregivers of cancer patients attending Hawassa
University Specialized Hospital Cancer Center South
Ethiopia, 2018/2019
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Niguse Tadele
Supervisor(Secondary): Mr.Tadesse Bedada and
Sezer Kisa

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Kaleb Kanito
Colorectal cancer preventive practices and associated
factors among caregivers of patients with colorectal
cancer attending Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Daniel Mengistu
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Zeleke Argaw
Mulugeta Wassie
Survival Status and Associated Factors of Death Among
Cervical Cancer Patients Attending in Tikur Anbesa
Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,2019.
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Zeleke Argaw and Mesfin
Abebe
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr Yosef Tsige and Sezer
Kisa
Rahel Abraraw
Social networks, Social Support and Quality of Life among
Female Breast Cancer Patients in Tikur Anbessa Specialized
Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Birhanu Wordofa
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Abdissa Boka and
Sezer Kisa
Selamawit Asefa
Assessment of knowledge and practice on safe handling
of cytotoxic drug among nurses working at governmental
hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia ,2019.
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Fekadu Aga
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Negalegn Getahun
Teka Gebregziabher
Prevalence of fatigue and associated factor among cancer
patients attending Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor (Primary): Sr. Semarya Lemlem
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Jembere Tesfaye

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Tseganesh Asefa
The Impact of Impaired Swallowing Related Quality of Life
of Head and Neck Cancer Survivors at Tikur Anbessa
Specialized Referral Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Niguse Tadele
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr Negalegn Getahun and
Sezer Kisa
Tuemay Kiros
Prevalence and risk factors of malnutrition among adult
cancer patients receiving Chemotherapy Treatment in
Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2019.
Supervisor (Primary): Dr. Amsale Cherie
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Boka Abdisa
Zerko Wako
Adherence to adjuvant hormonal therapy and associated
factors among women with breast cancer attending at
Tikur Ambesa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,
2019.
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Daniel mengistu
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr Negalegn Getahun

School of Medicine

Department of Microbiology, Immunology and

Parasitology (DMIP)

PhD in Medical Microbiology

Alem Abrha
Phenotypic and molecular characterization of
Staphylococcus aureus from human and dairy cows in
Mekelle, Northern Ethiopia
Supervisors: Prof. Daniel Asrat; Dr. Yimtubezinash
Woldeamanuel

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Belayneh Regasa
Phenotypic and molecular characterization of uropathogenic
Escherichia coli from urinary tract infection patients in
selected health facilities of Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Dr. Tamrat Abebe; Dr. Adane Mihret
Gebremeskel Gebremariam
Molecular epidemiology of Human Papilloma Virus in North
and Central Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Tamrat Abebe; Dr. Adane Mihret

M.SC in Medical Microbiology

Admasu Haile
Isolation and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of bacterial
uropathogens and associated risk factors among adult
people living with HIV/AIDS attending HIV clinic at Woliata
Sodo University Teaching Referral Hospital, South Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Yimtubezinash Woldeamanuel
Mahlet Osman
The level of LL37 protein and RNA expression among
leprosy patients and their contacts attending All Africa
Leprosy, Tuberculosis, Rehabilitation and Training (ALERT)
Hospital, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Mihret
Mekuanent Alemu
Bacterial Profiles of urinary tract infection and detection of
Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase production among
patients with Diabetes Mellitus at Dessie Referral Hospital,
Northern Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Gebresellasie
Molla Getie
Phenotypic detection of Extended Spectrum Beta-
Lactamase producing gram negative uropathogens among
pregnant women attending antenatal care in ALERT
Hospital, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Gebresellasie

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Teklehaimanot Kiros
Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection among adult renal
transplant recipients at St. Pail’s Hospital Millennium
Medical College, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Supervisor: Prof. Daniel Asrat
Gebremedhin Yenehun
The Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infection and Antimicrobial
Resistance Patterns of Bacterial Uropathogens Among
Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Zewditu Memorial Hospital in
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Woldaregay Erku
Asmamaw Nitsuh
Bacterial isolates from external ocular infections and their
antibiotic susceptibility status among patients visiting
Menelik II Referral Hospital, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Solomon Gebreselassie;
Dr. Woldaregay Erku
Shambel Araya
Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing Gram Negative
Bacteria from Gowns and Mobile Phones of Tikur Anebessa
Specialized Hospital Health Care Workers
Supervisors: Dr. Yimtubezinash Woldeamanuel;
Mr. Kassu Desta

M.SC in Medical Parasitology

Abtie Abebaw
The Prevalence of Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Malaria
and its Associated Factors in Debre Elias District
Communities, Northwest Ethiopia
Supervisor: Prof. Asrat Hailu
Dagaga Kenea
Prevalence of Diarrhogenic Intestinal Coccidian Parasites
and Associated Risk Factors Among HIV Infected Patients
on ART in Asella and Adama Teaching Hospitals, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Tadesse Kebede

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Mesganu Tafese
Prevalence of Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis and Intestinal
Schistosomiasis, and Associated Risk Factors Among
Primary School Children in Guder and Ambo Town, West
Shoa Zone, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Tadesse Kebede

Certificate in Psychiatry (Regular)

Dr. Ashnafi Negash
Caring for HIV Positive Children: Psychological Functioning
Of Care-Givers with HIV Positive Children: A Qualitative
Study
Supervisor: Dr. Yonas Bahiretibeb
Dr. Biruk Fanta
Patient Satisfaction on Inpatient Psychiatric Care at
Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study
Supervisors: Prof. Atalay Alem
Dr. Tefera Beyero
Psychiatric Patients’ Experiences of Involuntary
Hospitalization at Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital: A
Qualitative Study
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Teferra
Dr.Bethelhem Mekasha
A Qualitative Study on Clinicians’ Perspectives on the
Mental Health Needs of People with Cancer in Tikur
Anbessa Specialized Referral Hospital, Oncology Follow-Up
Clinic, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Charlotte Hanlon

Msc in Clinical Psychology (Regular)

Helina Teshome
The Case of Mental Health Court in Ethiopia at Lideta
Higher Court Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2018
Supervisor: Dr. Asnake Limenih
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Meaza Menker
Exploring How Parents Manage Difficult Behaviours in
Children with Autism: A Qualitative Study
Supervisor: Dr. Charlotte Hanlon
Netsanet Mengistu
Exploring Perceived Challenges, Opportunities and Benefits
of Group Therapy for Addiction in Zewditu Memorial
Hospital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Teferra
Yadesa Deriba
Patterns of Attachment Style among Adult Psychiatric
Patients at Tikur Anbesa Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Engida Girma

Phd in Mental Health Epidemiology (Regular)

Habtamu Mekonnen
Impact of Maternal Common Mental Disorder in Child
Emotional and Behavioural Disorders Upon Educational
Outcomes of Primary School Age Children: A Population
Based Cohort Study in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Charlotte Hanlon
Kebede Tirfessa
Food Insecurity, Work Impairment and Impact of
Integrated Mental Health Care among People with Severe
Mental Disorder in South Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Charlotte Hanlon
Medhin Selamu
Burnout and Professional Satisfaction Among Primary
Health Providers in Sodo District, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abebaw Fekadu
Berhanie Getnet
Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Alcohol Use
among Eritrean Refugees Living in A Camp in Ethiopia:
Risk and Protective Factors
Supervisor: Prof. Atalay Alem
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Speciality certificate in Anaesthesiology

Dr. Endale Gedefa

Evaluation of reliability of preoperative descriptive airway
assessment tests in prediction of Cormack-Lehane score
Supervisor: Dr. Rediet Shimeles
Dr. Gosa Tesfaye
Work related stress among anaesthesiologists working in
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Girma
Dr. Nura Nasser
Incidence of post Dural puncture headache in obstetrics
among patients who had elective C/S in Tikur anebessa
hospital
Supervisor: Dr. Fetiya Alferid
Dr. Samrawit Tassew
Assessment of practice of sedation for GI procedures at
Tikur Anebessa Hospital
Supervisor: Dr. Mahlet Tadesse
Dr. Semira Indris
Knowledge and Attitude of labour analgesia among
obstetrics healthcare providers of Tikur anebessa hospital
Supervisor: Dr. Manekuleh Eshete
Dr. Shimeles Mengiste
Incidence of Endotracheal and tracheostomy tube blockage
in Tikur anebessa hospital SICU
Supervisor: Dr. Ananiya Abate
Dr. Tseganesh Berhanu
Post operative complication in major OR PACU in Tikur
Anebessa hospital
Supervisor: Dr. Mahder Kinfe

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School of Public Health

MPH in the School of Public Health (Regular)

Bahiru Mulatu
Awareness and Affordability of the newly proposed social
health insurance among public servants in Arbaminch
Town, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Anagaw Derse
Bethelhem Belay
Economic burdens of chronic kidney Disease in Addis
Ababa Public hospitals
Supervisor: Dr. Anagaw Derse
Melat Mesfin
Effect of topical Application of Human Breast Milk,
Chlorhexidine and Dry cord care on Neonatal Umblical cord
separation Time and Rate of Cord infection in Butajira,
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Mr. Abiy Seifu, Dr. Mulugeta Betre
Oluwatosin Jegede
Assessment of awareness and practice of pre-travel health
consultation and vaccination status of international
travellers departing from Ethiopia through the Addis Ababa
International Airport
Supervisor: Prof. Ahmed Ali
Zenawi Hagos
Effect of hypertension on the survival of adult stroke
patients admitted in Ayder Comprehensive Specialized
Hospital, Northern Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Naod Firdu

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PhD in Public Health (Regular)

Amha Admasie
Household Air Pollution and Its Health Effects among
Under-Five Children in Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Abera Kumie, Prof Alemayehu Worku
Eskindir Walka
Diabetes Mellitus among Pregnant Mothers and Its Effect
on Maternal and Birth Outcome in Wolaita Zone, Southern
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Wakgari DeressaDr. Ahmed Reja
Hailemariam Berhe
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy and Its Maternal and
Perinatal Outcomes among Mothers in Selected Hospitals of
Tigray
Supervisor: Prof. Fikre Enquesilassie, Dr Wubegzier
Mekonnen
Hunachew Beyene
Spatiotemporal Analysis and Climatic and Environmental
Factors of Childhood Diarrhea, and Indigenous Climate
Knowledge in South Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Wakgari Deressa, Dr. Abera kumie
Samson Wakuma
Coffee Dust Exposure and Respiratory Health among
Workers in Primary Coffee Processing Factories in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abera Kumie, Dr. Wakgari Deressa
Wondwosson T/ Sillassie
Husbands’ Involvement and Women’s Utilization of Skilled
Maternal Health Care in Sidama Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Wakgari Deressa

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College of Natural and

Computational Science
Department of Chemistry

Msc in Analytical Chemistry (Regular)

Abdulahi Abdi
Assessment of Physico-Chemical Quality Parameters
of Drinking Water in Jigjiga, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Merid Tessema
Abraham Gebregewergis
Determination of Metals in Teff Samples using MPAES
From Selected Areas of Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Mesfin Redi and Prof. B. S.
Chandravanshi
Asfaw Meresa
Isolation, Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity
Determination of Bioactive Compounds from Aerial Parts of
Asparagus Africanus
Supervisors: Dr. Estifanos Ele and Dr. Mekonnen
Abebayehu
Ashenafi Shemnsa
Determination of Heavy and Trace Metals in Moringa
Leaves, Seed and Soil
Supervisor: Dr. Merid Tessema
Awoke Getahun
Simultaneous Determination of Carbofuran and 2,4-
dichlorophenol using Electrochemical Methods
Supervisors: Dr. Solomon Mehretie and Prof.
Shimelis Admassie
Ayenew Minuye
Determination of Selenium in Selected Water Bodies of
Ethiopia by using Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission
Spectroscopy
Supervisors: Dr. Feleke Zewge and Prof. B. S.
Chandravanshi
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Elias Alemu
Electroanalytical Characterization and Determination
of 2,4-DCP using BCP/ERGO/GCE Modified Electrode
Supervisor: Dr. Negussie Negash
Melat Yadeta
Effects of Sewage Effluent and Absorption of Heavy Metals
by some Selected Vegetables Growth in Addis Ababa
using Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
Supervisor: Dr. Merid Tessema
Meseret Aregahegn
Chromium Determination and its Removal from Chromium
Contaminated Industrial Wastewater of Selected Areas in
Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Solomon Mehretie and
Prof. Shimelis Admassie
Nitsuh Birhanu
Determination of Essential and Trace Metals in Lemon
Grass Samples by using Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
Supervisors: Dr. Weldegebriel Yohannes and
Prof. B. S. Chandravanshi
Seboka Regasa
Chemical Profiles, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of
the Essential Oil of Rosemary and Cymbopogon
Supervisors: Dr. Estifanos Ele and
Dr. Mekonnen Abebayehu
Zelalem Pawlos
Determination of Metals in the Wild Edible Plants and their
Corresponding of Plant Cultivated from Different Parts of
Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Weldegebriel Yohannes and
Prof. B. S. Chandravanshi
Zewdie Tilahun
Determination of Essential and Non-essential Metals in
Barley Grain and Processed Food
Supervisors: Dr. Mesfin Redi and
Prof. B. S. Chandravanshi

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PhD in Physical Chemistry (Regular)

Belete Tesfaw
Chemically Modified and Printed Electrodes for Monitoring
and Adsorption/Electrosorpotion of Toxic Metals
Supervisors: Dr. Solomon Mehretie and
Prof. Shimelis Admassie
Fekadu Checkol
Poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) Based Composites for
Heavy Metal Removal and Monitoring of Electroactive
Organic Substances
Supervisors: Dr. Solomon Mehretie and
Prof. Shimelis Admassie

PhD in Organic Chemistry (Regular)

Birhan Alkadir
Molecular Design, Synthesis and Characterization of Donor-
Accepter Conjugated Polymers for Application in Organic
Photovoltaic Cells
Supervisor: Prof. Wendimagegn Mammo and
Dr Ergang Wang

PhD in Inorganic Chemistry (Regular)

Masresha Amare
Synthesis, Structural Studies and Application of New
Oxalate Based Mesoporous Coordination Polymer (CPs)/
Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs)
Supervisors: Dr. Yonas Chebude and
Prof. V. J. T. Raju
Tesfaye Haile
Pillared-Layer Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) as
Photocatalysts for Degradation of Dyes
Supervisors: Dr. Yonas Chebude and
Prof. V. J. T. Raju

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Department of Computer Science

MSc in Computer Science (Regular)

Biruk Gebru
Mood Based Context Aware Music Recommender
Supervisor: Dr. Fekade Getahun
Fikru Tafesse
Morphology Based Spell Checker for KafiNoonoo Language
Supervisor: Dr. Yaregal Assabie
Endashaw Wolde
Complaint Management Services in Local Government:
In the Case of Addis Ababa City
Supervisor: Dr. Fekade Getahun
Netsanet Ergetie
Enterprise Search Engine
Supervisor: Dr. Fekade Getahun
Adugna W/Giorgis
Bidirectional English-Hadiyigna Machine Translation Using
Hybrid Approach
Supervisor: Dr. Martha Yifru

MSc in Computer Science (in software

engineering) Regular

Balew Ayalew
Usability Metric Framework for Mobile Banking
Supervisor: Dr. Ayalew Belay
Kaleb Takele
Integration Level Name Inconsistencies Resolving
Framework on a Three-Tier Based Application
Supervisor: Dr. Ayalew Belay
Melese Bitew
Maintainability Measurment Framework for Object-Oriented
software Design
Supervisor: Dr. Dida Midekso
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MSc in Computer Science (in data & web

engineering) Regular

Gashaw Demlew
Amahric Natural Language Semantic Query Answering over
web of Data
Supervisor: Dr. Fekade Getahun
Dessalew Yohannes
Unsupervised Text Document Clustering Using Encyclopedic
Knowledge with Word Embedding
Supervisor: Dr. Yaregal Assabie

MSc in Computer Science (Extension)

Dejene Tsegaye
Automatic Plant Species Identification Using Image
Processing Techniques
Supervisor: Dr. Yaregal Assabie
Daniel Sahle
Real-time Shoplifting Detection from Surveillance Video
Supervisor: Dr. Yaregal Assabie
Ameha Worku
Automatic Sediment Detection in Urine Mecograph
Supervisor: Dr. Yaregal Assabie
Tigist G/Hiwot
Web Content Security Monitoring System Model for Web
Content Management Systems: The case of Addis Ababa
Communication Affairs Bureau
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Kifle
Yirgalem Fisehaye
Design of Dynamic Learner Framework
Supervisor: Dr. Fekade Getahun

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School of Earth Sciences

Regular Msc in Geological Sciences (Petrology)
Binyam Fentie
Petrology of Flood volcanics in Mertule Maryam Area North
Western Ethiopian Plateau
Advisor: Prof Dereje A

Msc in Geological Engineering (Engineering

Geology) Regular

Elias Assefa
Landslide evaluation and hazard zonation in parts of
Tarmaber District (Debresina), Central Ethiopia: an expert
evaluation approach
Advisor: Dr Tarun K. Raghuvanshi
Debebe Nida
Hazard Evaluation and Zonation in QuaritWoreda of
Western Gojam Zone, North case study of Western Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr Tarun K. Raghuvanshi
Tiruayer Amakele
Abutments slope stability studies and Foundation seepage
potential assessment for Weito dam, South-western
Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr Tarun K. Raghuvanshi

Msc in Geological Engineering (Hydrogeology)

Regular
Asnakech Goshu
Groundwater flow modeling of the upper Didesariver basin,
East Wolega Zone, Oromia Regional State, Western
Ethiopia
Advisors: Prof Tenalem A, Dr Gadissa D
Melkamu Adimaw
Groundwater flow dynamics in the eastern Upper Jemma
River catchment, Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Tilahun A
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Megersa Negera
Numerical Groundwater Flow Modelling for Planning and
Management of the resource in Upper Awash Basin,
Central Ethiopia
Advisor: Prof Tenalem A
SimegnewTadeg
One Layer Transient Groundwater flow modeling at Becho
Plain
Advisor: Dr Tilahun A
Tsegaye Amesew
Groundwaters recharge Estimation of Upper Awash basin
using WETSPASS modeling
Advisor: Dr Dessie N

Msc in Resource Geology (Mineral Deposits)

Regular

Getnet Gezahegn
Characterization and the genesis of Alemtena kaolin
occurrences, Koka area, Main Ethiopian Rift
Advisor: Dr Worash G

Msc in Resource Geology (Mining Geology)

Regular

Hafis Mohammednur
Exploration and Quality evaluation of marble in
Benishangual Gumuz, regional state around Daleti area
Advisors: Dr Worash G, Dr Tesfaye Asresahagne
Shibru Merga
Geological and Geotechnical Consideration in Open Pit
Planning and Designing: A case of Okote gold Deposit,
Southern Ethiopia
Advisors: Dr Worash G, Dr Tarun KR

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Msc in Resource Geology (Geothermal Energy)

Regular

Yafet Gebrewold
Characterization and Evaluation of Structural Permeability
of the Northern Lake Abaya Geothermal Field, Southern
Main Ethiopian Rift
Advisors: Prof Gezahegn Y, Dr Snorri Gudbrandsson
Yared Sinetebeb
Characterization of the heat source in Butajira geothermal
field, Ethiopia: noble gas approach
Advisors: Prof Gezahegn Y, Dr Peter Barry

Msc in Geophysics Regular

Asaye Getenet
Application of electrical resistivity and magnetic methods to
map ground water aquifers at the Industrial Park of Bure
and the surrounding area, West Gojam, Ethiopia
Advisors: Prof Tigistu H, Dr ShimelisF
Genet Assefa
Electrical Resistivity Imaging and Seismic Refraction:
Application for Residential Building Foundation at South
East Addis Ababa, Lebu Area, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr Getnet M
Samson Hailu
Application of electrical resistivity and magnetic methods to
map geologic structures and lithological units controlling
groundwater dynamics and storage of the Aje area, West
Arsi zone
Advisor: Dr Abera A
Shewngizaw Ayidefer
Integrated Geophysical and Geotechnical investigation for
Building foundation at Kotebe Metropolitan University,
North of Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Advisors: Prof Tigistu H, Dr Tarun KR

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Tsegaye Kunu
Application of geophysical methods to map groundwater
potential zones and geological structures in the Lower Illala
area, Northwest Mekelle
Advisors: Prof Tigistu H, Dr Abera A

Regular Msc in Remote Sensing & Geoinformatics

Abayneh Gerbo Gera

A GIS Approach for modeling optimal Solar Radiation
Potential sites for Photovolitc (PV) Farm: a case study of
Adama District, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr Surya B
Abdurohman Yimam Adem
An Integrated approach of Statistical and InSAR Data for
Landslide Hazard Zonation in Ensarona Wayu District, North
Ethiopia
Advisors: Dr Surya KV, Dr Tarun K. Raghuvanshi
Abebe Semanew Kebede
Remote sensing and GIS based Agricultural Drought
Assessment: the case of Waghimra Zone, Amhara
Regional State, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr Surya KV
Abebe Yirdaw Dejenie
Remote Sensing and GIS Based Spatio-temporal Land
Degradation Assessment in North Wollo Zone: a Case of
Kobo District, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr Tesfaye K
Anteneh Sileshi Merede
Remote Sensing and GIS-Based Modeling and Delineation
of Vulnerability to Food Insecurity: The Case of Meket
District, Northwest Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr Surya KV
Fikadu Warku Chuko
The impact of Land-use/cover change and Climate
Variability on Groundwater recharge in the Upper Gibe
Watershed, Ethiopia
Advisors: Dr TesfayeK, Dr Dessie N

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Gazahegn Balcha Mojo

Agricultural Drought Risk Area Identification Using the
NDVI and Land Surface Temperature Data: a Case study of
Eastern Arsi Zone
Advisors: Dr Tesfaye K, Dr Surya KV
Mintesinot Berhanu Tilahun
Wetland Degradation Mapping,Monitoring and Evaluating
its Impacts on Surrounding Environment Using Geospatial
technique, A Case Study in Geba Watershed, Southwest
,Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr Tesfaye K

Center for Environmental Science

Msc in Center for Environmental Science
(Regular)

Abdrie Seid Hassen

Syntesis of Iron Oxide Nano Particle for the removal of Gr.
From aqueous solution of Tanning industry
Supervisor: Dr. Andualem Mekonnen &
Dr. Ahmed Hussen
Abezash Terefe Angessa
Impact of air pollution on human health around Muger
cement Factory
Supervisor: Dr. Kassahun Ture
Animut Sinkie Bayih
Climate Change Signal and Its Linkage to Seasonal Shifting
of Rainfall Pattern over East Gojam
Supervisor: Dr. Kassashun Ture & Dr. TadesseTerefe
Bethelhem Fantahun Kassa
Biochar from Prosopisjuliflora for Cultivation of Vegetable
and Immobilization of Heavy Metal in Contaminated Soil
Supervisor: Dr. Andualem Mekonnen
Dawit Dalga Gezume
Synthesis and Characterization of Iron Oxide Nano Particle
and The Application in Removal of Lead Metal Tromzemailli
Paint Industry, Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Andualem Mekonnen
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Eden Getachew Kibret

Synthesizing And Evaluation Of Magnetic Biochar Derived
from Eucalyptus Leaf Residue For The Removal of
Chromium (IV) From Tannery Wastewater
Supervisor: Dr. Andualem Mekonnen &
Dr. Yedilfana Setarge
Eyasu Derbew Demeke
Production of Fuel Briquettes from Waste Papers,
Cardboards and Woodchips Using Sawdust and Binder
Supervisor: Dr. Yedilfana Setarge
Gebeyaw Dilnesa Chekile
The Role of Protected Areas in Carbon Sequestration and
Climate Change Mitigation: The Case of Hallaydeghi
Asebot National Park, Eastern Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mekuria Argaw, Dr. Sileshi Degefa &
Dr. Meron Tekalign
Hadas Kassahun Gebeyaw
Effect Of Fe3o4 Nano Particles on Biogas and Methne
Production from Anaerobic Digestion of Kitchen Waste
Supervisor: Dr. Andualem Mekonnen
Legesse Assefa Tolla
Effect of Land Use and Land Cover Change on Selected Soil
Properties and Soil Erosion Loss in Kusaye Watershed,
North Shewa
Supervisor: Dr. Eyasu Elias & Dr. Gudina Legese
Limenh Abera
Extraction of Valuable Nutrients from Source Separated
Human Urine Contributing for Environmental Pollution
Management in Kobo Town
Supervisor: Dr. Majid & Dr. Tadesse Alemu
Mulualem Tekle Tedla
Effect of Lake Shore Degradation and Water Abstraction on
Soda Ash Production on Lake Abyata Lake Ecosystem,
Central Rift Valley
Supervisor: Dr. Bikila Warkineh & Dr. Sileshi
Nadia Ndaneh Kamara
Impact of Ecosystem Restoration on Plant Biodiversity and
Soil Chemical Properties: A Case Study of Kelala Dalecha
Supervisor: Dr. Sileshi Degefa & Dr. Meron Tekalign
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Negase Diro Diriba

Ecosystem Services of Entoto Mountain Forest of Ethiopia:
Ecological and Socio Economic Values
Supervisor: Dr. Gemedo Dalle & Dr. Sileshi Degefa
Nigussie Abera Abora
Effectiveness of Soil and Water Conservation Measures on
Soil Erosion Control And Improving Soil Fertility Status And
Wheat Yields on Ambaka Watershed, Hadya Zone,
Southern Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Eyasu Elias & Dr. Mekuria Argaw
Samrawit Tadesse Habtewold
Assessment of Soil Seed Bandk Composition in Gulele
Botanical Garden
Supervisor: Dr. Bikila Warkineh & Dr.Satishkumar B.
Senayte Badada Debele
Identification of Tree Species Composition It’s Management
and Community Acceptance of Urban Green in Gulele
Sub-City Parks
Supervisor: Dr. Sileshi Degefa & Dr. Bikila Warkineh
Shimelis Tekletsadik Demeke
Assessment of Natural resource use Conflict and it
Management in Babile Elephant Sanctuary
Supervisor: Dr. Sileshi Degefa & Dr. Fanuel Kebede
Temesgen Getahun Wedajo
Nitrate Removal from Drinking Water by using Zeolite-Zink
Oxide Nano-composite
Supervisor: Dr. Andualem Mekonnen
Tilaye Tesfaye Tadesse
Metal Organic Framework (MOFs) for Adsorption Removal
of Fluoride and Nitrite from Ground/Drinking Water
Supervisor: Dr. Ahmed Hussen, Dr. Abi Tadesse &
Dr. Yonas Chebude
Tizazu Yesgat Bayley
Water Demand Shortage and Water Quality Issue Of Awash
Upstream Koka Sub Basin
Supervisor: Dr. Tadesse Alemu & Dr. Dessie Nidaw
Tsegaye Hailu Ketema
Environmental impact of Gypsum mining Transportation
and Production in werejarso District
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Supervisor: Dr. Bikila Warkineh

Tsigereda Cherenet Lule
Sustainability of Hunting Industry and its Contribution to
Wildlife Conservation Protected Areas of Ethiopia: A
case study of Aba Sheba Demero and Hertage Controlled
Hunting Areas
Supervisor: Dr. Mekuria Argaw & Dr. Zelalem Tesfa
Yeabkal Teshome Degefe
Green synthesis of silver Nanoparticles from Moringa
Stenopetala leaves Extract and its Anti- medicinal Water
Purification Efficiency
Supervisor: Dr. Andualem Mekonnen &
Dr. Tadesse Alemu
Yeshimabet Silmeon Erchame
Biodiesel production from Waste Cooking oil using Egg shell
and the Effect of Alcohol type on Characteristics of
Biodiesel
Supervisor: Dr. Yedilfana Setarge

PhD in Center for Environmental Science

Feyissa Girma Erana

Co-composting of Selected Agro-industrial Solids Wastes
Using Fungal Innocula and its Application for Soil Health
Improvement
Supervisor: Dr. Seyoum Leta & Dr. Tesfaye Alemu
Mekonnen Birhanie Aregu
Developing and Optimization of Pilot-scale Horizontal
Subsurface Flow Constructed Weltand System Using
Locally-available Substrates for the Treatment of High
Strength Tannery Wastewater: The Case of Modjo Tannery,
Modjo Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Seyoum Leta & Prof. Mohammed
Mazharuddin Khan

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Getaneh Gebeyehu Mengesha

Plant Diversity Regeneration and Carbon Stocks of Dry
Afromontane Forests of Awi Zone, Northwestern
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Prof. Teshome Soromessa, Dr. Tesfaye
Bekele & Prof. Demel Teketay
Birhanu Kebede Kuris
Allometric Equations for Biomass Estimation of Selected
Indigenous Species in Haranna Moist Evergreen
Montane Forest, Bale, Ethiopia
Prof. Teshome Soromessa & Prof. Girma
Gebresenbet
Alemnew Berhanu Kassegne
Determination of Persistent Organic Pollutants and trace
Metals in Sediment and Fish Samples from Akaki River
catchment and Aba Samuel Reservoir, Central Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Seyoum Leta, Prof. O.J. Okonkwo &
Dr. Tarekegn Berhanu
Gizachew Kebede
Integrated Soil Fertility Management Options to Improve
Cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) Productivity in
Zambia
Supervisor: Dr. Eyasu Elias & Dr Ntawuruhunga.P
Temesegn Gashaw
Modeling the Impacts of Land Use Land Cover Changes on
Hydrology, Ecosystem Functions and Services in the Upper
Blue Nile Basin of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mekuria Argaw & Dr Abeyou Wale

Center for Food Science and Nutrition

PhD in Food Science and Nutrition

Erkihun Massresha
Nutritional value and risk assessment of toxic heavy metal
of selected fish species from fresh water ecosystem and
human plasma lipid profile from Ethiopia
Advisors: Dr. Hintsa Mathewos
Dr. Ashagrie Zewdu, Prof. Paul Lewandowski
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MSc in Food Science and Nutrition

Betelhem Shemelse
Physico-chemical characteristics of sweet lupin-based
yoghurt like product made using folate producing lactic acid
bacteria
Advisor: Dr. Paulos Getachew
Birtukan Alemu
Low birth weight prevalence and associated factors in
selected health centers in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr. Dawd Gashu
Dereje Wolde
Nutritional and sensory quality of vegetables grown on
aquaponics systems at Shewa Robit and Addis Ababa sites,
Ethiopia
Advisors: Dr. Paulos Getachew
Dr. Abebe Tadesse
Ermias Ali
Assessment of pesticide residue level in fruit and vegetable
from markets in Addis Ababa
Advisors: Dr. Ashagrie Zewdu
Dr. Tarekegn Berhanu
Esubalew Kindie
Proximate composition and levels of essential/toxic metals
in chicken meat raised around industry areas in Ethiopia
Advisors: Dr. Ashagrie Zewdu

Gemechu Jofiro
Zinc status and associated factors among pregnant women
Dr. Dawd Gashu
Haileabe Negib
Aflatoxin status in teff produced by commercial farms for
export purpose in Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Ashagrie Zewdu
Hawi Bekele
The relationship between dietary folate intakes and serum
folate status of reproductive age women in West Gojjam,
Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Kaleab Baye
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Henok Ashagrie
Assessment of acrylamide levels in coffee powder, potato
chips and French fries in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Ashagrie Zewdu
Tadiwos Hassen
Association between dietary diversity score, anemia, iron,
zinc and vitamin A biomarkers among women of
reproductive age in West Gojjam and Agew Awi, Amhara
region, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Kaleab Baye
Tsion Yemane
Commonly used processing methods on kale (Brassica
carinata) in rural parts of Ethiopia;Effect on proximate,
mineral and beta-carotene composition and optimization of
the process for the nutrient retention
Advisors: Dr.Paulos Getachew
Dr. Kaleab Baye
Yadesa Abeshu
Developing calibration model for prediction of malt barley
and tef quality traits using near infrared spectroscopy
(NIRS)
Advisors: Dr. Ashagrie Zewdu
Dr. Elke Hilscher
Zelalem Sisay
Nutritional, anti-nutritional and phytochemical composition
of Avenaa byssinica
Advisors: Mr. Kelbelssa Urga
MSc in Community Nutrition

Abdirahman Ahmed
Assessment on hemoglobin concentrations and nutritional
status of adolescents school girls in Godey and Degahbur
council
Advisor: Dr. Dawd Gashu
Frehun Abebe
Prevalence of anemia and its association with body mass
index and dietary diversity score among adolescent girls in
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia school based study
Advisor: Dr. Zelalem Debebe
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MSc in Dietetics

Abdi Ibrahim
Dietetics project
Advisor: Dr. Zelalem Debebe
Hanna Samson
Dietetics Project
Advisor: Dr. Zelalem Debebe
Tigist Abera
Dietetics Project
Advisor: Dr. Zelalem Debebe
Zuriyash Tadese
Dietetics Project
Advisor: Dr. Zelalem Debebe

School of Information Science

Msc Regular

Addisu Tilahun
Topic detection on Ethiopian airlines social media
Supervisor: Dr. Rahel Bekele
Aman Demissie
Factors Influencing the Adoption of Information System at
Addis Ababa Water and Sewage Authority
Supervisor: Dr. Tibebe Beshah
Bruek Tamerayehu
Knowledge Sharing Framework for Addis Ababa University
Supervisor: Dr. Wondwossen Mulugeta
Helen Temesgen
Tansition-based dependency parser for amharic sentences
Supervisor: Dr. Martha Yifiru
Lamia Mohamoud
Change Management Strategies in enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) Implementation: the case of commercial
bank of Ethiopia (CBE)
Supervisor: Dr. Rahel Bekele

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Tsedeniya Kinfe
Grammar Checker for Amharic language using hybrid
approach
Supervisor: Dr. Martha Yifiru

Msc Extension

Abel Kebede
Designing a Framework for selecting effective information
Security
awareness delivery method
Supervisor: Dr. Million Meshesha
Abrham Melaku
Maturity of IT Governances in Ethiopian Higher Education
Institutions
Supervisor: Dr. Temtim Assefa
Alebachew Dagnew
Cyber security awareness framework for ministry of
revenue
Supervisor: Dr. Melkamu Beyene
Alpha Tensaye
Assessing Information Security Compliance in Ethio-
Telecom
Supervisor: Dr. Temtim Assefa
Anteneh Tsegaw
Challenge and Opportunity of Domestic Card Scheme in
Ethiopian Financial Sector
Supervisor: Dr. Dereje Teferi
Antonyo George
Usability Evaluation of Electronic Health Record System of
Marie Stopes Ethiopia by Using TURF Framework
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Tefera
Bantyder Bahru
Diphone based Amharic Speech Synthesis System Using
MARY TTS
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Tefera

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Berihun Hadis
Real Time mobile based location aware active ATM Service
recommender system
Supervisor: Dr. Tibebe Beshah
Biruk Deferew
Cyber Hygiene Practices amongst Employees of Ethiopian
Commercial banks
Supervisor: Dr. Rahel Bekele
Dejene Megersa
The Effect of Knowledge Sharing on Organizational
Performance:
The Case of Three Selected Private Insurance Companies in
Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Workshet Lamenew
Destaw Matebe
Designing a framework for IPV4 TO IPV6 application and
systems transitions: the case of Ethiotelecom
Supervisor: Dr. Million Meshesha
Elias Tibebu
Design-reality Gap model for pre and post implementation
evaluation of ERP
systems: The case of Gullele soap factory
Supervisor: Dr. Million Meshesha
Ermias Gera
Assessment of Maturity Level of Information Security at
Hospitals
in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Temtim Assefa
Esayas Teweldebrhan
Information Seeking behaviour of HIV Positive People with
Visual Impairments in Addis Ababa Public Health Facilities:
A study towards a Framework
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Tefera
Filimon Ayechew
Applying Web Usage Mining for WAN Optimization to
Improve Critical
Applications Performance: The case of AAU Network
Supervisor: Dr. Million Meshesha

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Fiyori Tesfaye
Exploring factors affecting internal e-banking services
quality: case study in commercial bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Workshet Lamenew
Frezer Alem
A framework for Green use and Disposal of ICT Devices:
The case of world vision Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Tibebe Beshah
Hana Ayele
Exploring the factors affecting data centre resiliency: a case
study in bank of Abyssinia
Supervisor: Dr. Workshet Lamenew
Henok Sisay
Sustaining Cloud Technology Adoption for Humanitarian
Service: The case of Norwegian Refugee Council
Supervisor: Dr. Temtim Assefa
Henoke Molla
Mobile Banking Service quality at Abbay Bank
Supervisor: Dr. Rahel Bekele
Indalkachcew Admasu
Knowledge Management Maturity at Bunna International
Bank S.C
Supervisor: Dr. Rahel Bekele
Lijeshet Anteneh
Challenges and Opportunities of the Implementation of the
national electronic single window system in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Tibebe Beshah
Menelik Belete
Business-IT Strategic alignment model: the case of bank of
Abyssinia
Supervisor: Dr. Wondwossen Mulugeta
Mihret Setu
Human error causing factors: the case of CBE Information
security
Supervisor: Dr. Workshet Lamenew
Moges Negede
Usability of Prepayment Energy Metering System in
Ethiopian Electric Utility
Supervisor: Dr. Rahel Bekele
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Samuel Berhanu
Assessing the Ethiopian SCM/LOGISTIC/DELIVERY/
Transport sector technological
factors to support global of implementation electronic
commerce towards: a framework
Supervisor: Dr. Workshet Lamenew
Sirak Merid
Readiness assessment of cloud computing adoption for
financial
institution in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Temtim Assefa
Solomon Kidane
E-government Security Framework for Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Dereje Teferi
Tesfaye Mitiku
Potential for Biometric authentication adoption in Ethiopian
banking Industry
Supervisor: Dr. Rahel Bekele
Waktola Merdassa
Factors Influencing IT/IS outsourcing: case of national
bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Getachew H/mariam
Yohanes Halefom
Application of case-based reasoning system for identifying
insiders’ threat behaviour in telecom: the case of
EthioTelecom
Supervisor: Dr. Million Meshesha
Yonas Hagos
Usability Evaluation of ECA Library Institutional Repository
System
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Tefera
Zewdi Tessema
Usability evaluation of cloud-based application: The case of
world vision Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Melkamu Beyene

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Department of Mathematics

PhD in Mathematics
Mr. Dawit Solomon
A Sagbi Bases for Some Subalgebras of Polynomial Rings
Supervisors: Dr. Mohammed Tesemma
Dr. Berhanu Bekele
Mr. Mulugeta Habte
On Monomial Orders and ring of Multiplicative Invariants
Supervisors: Dr. Mohammed Tesemma
Dr. Berhanu Bekele
Mr. Girum Aklilu
On the Theory of BRK-Algebras
Supervisors: Prof. K. Venkateswarlu
Dr. Zelalem Teshome
Mrs. Manalebish Debalikie
Mathematical Analysis of Plant-Herbivore Interaction: with
Temporal and Spatial Variations in the Ethiopian Climate.
Supervisors: Dr. Semu Mitiku, Prof. Edward Lungu
Prof. Woldeamlak Bewket
Mr. Feyissa Kebede
Optimization Problems in Classes of Rearrangements
Supervisors: Prof. Giovanni Porru, Dr. Tadesse Abdi

Mrs. Eyerusalem Woldeyohannes

Fractional Bernoulli Numbers and Polynomials
Supervisors: Prof. Abdulkadir Hassen,
Dr. Hunduma Legesse
Mr. Solomon Belete
Periodic Solutions and Computations of Periods of 2-D
Linear Difference Equations over Quasi-Frobenius Rings
Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Eva Zerz, Dr. Berhanu Bekele

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Msc in Mathematics (Regular)

Tilahun Tolcha
Stable Marriage Problem
Supervisor: Dr. Yirgalem Tsegaye

Msc in Mathematics (Extension)

Abay Edao Dube

Analysis of Boundary Integral Equation for Neumann
Boundary Value Problems of Laplace equation in 2D
Supervisor: Dr. Tsegaye Gedif
Anteneh Kiyak Meseret
Numerical Methods for Solving System of Hyperbolic
Uncoupled PDEs
Supervisor: Dr. Tadesse Abdi
Behailu Fekade Fanta
Analysis of Boundary Integral Equations for Laplace
Dirichlet BVP in 2D
Supervisor: Dr. Tsegaye Gedif
Belay Beyene Kassa
Potential Theory: Physical Meaning of Single Layer, Double
Layer and Newton Potentials
Supervisor: Dr. Tsegaye Gedif
Fetene Molla Gashaw
Numerics for Wave Propagation in 1D
Supervisor: Dr. Tadesse Abdi
Getahun Melese Asmamaw
Invertibility of Single layer Potential in 2D
Supervisor: Dr. Tsegaye Gedif
Jegenaw Dagnew Aleme
Analysis of Boundary Integral Equations for Mixed Value
Problems
Supervisor: Dr. Tsegaye Gedif
Kassa Mekuria Nebebe
On Solving Second Order PDEs by Fourier Transform
Method
Supervisor: Dr. Tesfa Biset

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Lubaba taha Ousman

Lattice Theory and Boolean Algebra
Supervisor: Dr. Berhanu Bekele
Melese Abate Eliso
Some Optimization Methods for Convex Quadratic
Programming Problem
Supervisor: Dr. Hunduma Legesse
Meseret Asfaw Woube
Conjugate Directions and Gradient Algorithms
Supervisor: Dr. Berhanu Guta
Tefera Hailu Mekonnen
On Analytic Solutions to Elliptic PDEs
Supervisor: Dr. Tesfa Biset
Teferi Assefa Engida
The Relation of Sturm-Liouville Equation and Integral
Supervisor: Dr. Tsegaye Gedif
Wubshet Debebe Gebrekidan
Solving Some PDES and harmonic functions
Supervisor: Dr. Tesfa Biset
Zemedu Habtemeskel Kassaye
Solving Second Order PDEs using Laplace Transform
Method
Supervisor: Dr. Tesfa Biset

Microbial Cellular and Molecular Biology

PhD Program

Abebe Tiruneh
Morphology, Biochemical and Genomic Diversity of
Hexaploid Wheat (Triticum aestivum L) Varieties in Ethiopia
Advisors: Dr.Tilye Feyisa, Dr.Kifle Dagne
Abiyu Mekonnen
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection Among Public
University Students of Central and Eastern Ethiopia Disease
Burden, Drug Resistance Paterns and Molecular
Advisors: Prof. Gobena Amine, Prof. Beyene Petros

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Adebabay Kebede
Whole Genome Based Charactrization of Indigenous Chicken
populations in Ethiopia
Advisors: Dr.Gurja Belay, Dr.Kassahun Tesfaye
Amir Alelign
Tuberculosis in Farmers and Their Cattle in Smallholder
Farming System in South Gondar Zone of north
west Ethiopia: Epidemiology and Drug Sensitivity Profiles
Advisors: Prof. Gobena Amine, Prof. Beyene Petros
Ashenafi Alemu
Genetic Diversity, Population Structure Relation Between
Characters, and Alluminium Tosxicity Tolerance of Avena
Species From Ethiopia
Advisors: Dr. Kifle Dagne, Dr. Kassahun Tesfaye
Daniel woldeyes Habtie
Epidemiology of Human Cystic Echinococcosis in Selected Districts of
South Omo Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Advisors: Prof. Beyene Petros, Prof. Getachew
Habte Jifar
Morphological and molecular diversity study of tef (Eragrostis tef)
using ISSR markers
Advisors: Dr. Kassahun Tesfaye, Dr.Kifle Dagne
Mohammed Adem
RNA seq transcriptome profiling of Ethiopian lowland bamboo
(Oxytenanthera abyssinica (A.rich) munro under drought and salt
stresses and SSR based genetic diversity analysis of Ethiopian
highland bamboo (Arundinaria alpina)
Advisors: Dr.Tiliye Feyissa, Dr. Dereje Beyene
Mohammed Farouk
Prevalence and phylogenetic variant of GBV-C on disease
progression of HCV, HBV and HIV under HAART
Advisors: Dr. Mekuria lakew
Tassew Sirage
Genetic diversity, ecophysiological characteristics and
symbiotic Effectiveness of chickpea nodulating rhizobia
from central and Northern Ethiopia: Implication for
inoculant production and Application toenhance chickpea
production
Advisors: Dr. Fassil Assefa
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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Veronica Rume
Sero-Molecular epidemiology and socio-economic impact of
Peste des petit ruminants in Ethiopia
Advisors: Dr.Gurja Belay, Dr.Tesfaye Sisay
Yifru Abera
Phenotypic, Symbiotic and Growth Promoting Properties of
Soybean Nodulating Rhizobia under Greenhouse and Field
Conditions in Ethiopia
Advisors: Dr. Fassil Assefa

MSc Program

Ayana Erdedo
In-vitro anti-bacteria activities aqueous, ethanol and
chloroform crude extract of Olinia rochetiana, Vernonia
myriantha and Diclipteria laxata
Advisors: Dr. Hassen Mamo
Denberu Kebede
Evaluation of endophaytes associated with Maize and
Entomopathogenic fungi against the spotted stem borer,
Chilo partellus
Advisor: Dr. Tesfaye Alemu, Dr. Tadele Tefera
Enat Mengistu
In vitro anti-bacterial activities of aqueous, ethyl acetate
and methanol crude extract of Allophylus abyssinicus and
Ligustrum vulgare leaves on selected human pathogen
Advisor: Dr. Hassen Mamo
Eyerus Mekuriaw
In-vitro anti-bacteria activities aqueous, methanol and ethyl
acetate crude extract of Cucurbita pepo seed and Solanecio
gigas leaf on selected human pathogen
Advisor: Dr. Hassen Mamo
Genet Zewdie
Estimates of (Co) variance components and genetic
parameters of Growth traits in Borena cattle breed
Advisor: Dr. Tesfaye Sisay, Dr. Hailu Dadi,
Dr. Dereje Beyene.

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Gessesse Kebede
Isolation and characterization of hydrocarbon degrading
bacteria from selected sites in Ethiopia: prospects for bio-
augmentation and bioremediation of polluted soil and water
Ecosystem
Advisor: Dr. Fassil Assefa, Dr. Mesfin Tafesse.
Ofijan Tesfaye
Physicochemical properties microbial qualities and
antimcrobial activities of honey from Kellem and West
Wollega Zones Southwestern Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Asnake Dessalegn, Dr. Diriba Muleta
Tsedale Tasew
In Vitro Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of field
Collected Jimma and Yirgacheffe Coffee Beans and Roasted-
Ground shop Coffee from Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr. Hassen Mamo
Yemane Abraha
Incidence, prevalence and associated risk factors of
Cytomegslovirus among HIV-1 positive individuals on HAART
in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Gurja Belay
Zehara Hedir
Genetic Diversity of Khat (Catha edulis) in Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Tiliye Feyissa
Zerihun Assefa
Formulation and evaluation of bio-protective probiotic starter
culture for production of Ergo and Ayib
Advisor: Dr. Asnake Dessalegn, Dr. Anteneh Tesfaye

Department Of Physics

PhD in Physics

Minisha Alemu
Dynamics of Three-Level Laser Pumped by Electron
Bombardment and with Spontaneous Emission
Supervisor: Dr. Fesseha Kassahun

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Biniyam Nigussie
Systematic Study of the Properties of Rotational Excited
Levels in the Deformed Even-Even Nuclei in the
Framework of Asymmetric Rotor Model
Supervisor: Prof. A. K. Chaubey
Beyene Bashu
Interaction of N two-level atoms with coherently driven
cavity mode
Supervisor: Dr. Fesseha Kassahun
Tibebe Birhanu
Stochastic resonance in a double well potential with
nonhomogeneous temperature of a semiconductor layer
Supervisor: Dr. Mulugeta Bekele
Yosefe Abebe
The effect of cold spots on two symmetric locations of
aquartic potential and the study of stochastic resonance
Supervisor: Dr. Mulugeta Bekele

MSc in Physics (Regular)

Eshetu Leka
Phase behavior of colloidal triangles: A Monte
Carlo simulation
Supervisor: Dr. Tatek Yirgou
Bekalu Tesfaye
Study of single cell ionization using laser trapping
techniqueand its possible biomedcal Application
Supervisor: Prof. Daniel B. Erenso, Dr Deribe Hirpo
Fentanesh Anley
Exploring different neutralino dark matter channels in
gamma ray frequency emission in coma like galaxy cluster
Supervisor: Dr. Remudin Reshid
Kalkidan Belay
Eddy current characterization in MR due to gradient field
Supervisor: Dr. Tesfaye. K Kidane
Tesfaye Mamo
Use of lab constructed nitrogen laser for Raman and laser
induced florescence spectroscopy studies
Supervisor: Prof. G. V. Gholap
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W/Gebriel Lakew
Dosimetry in Biological Materials Using VGATE
Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Tesfaye

Department of Plant Biology and Biodiversity

Management

MSc
Asaminew Woldegebriel
Ethnobotanical, morphological trait analyses of Enset
plant,and evaluation of farmers’ propagation practice
for the wild Enset in Kaffa zone, southwest Ethiopia
Advisor: Prof. Sebsebe Demessew
Dr. Tigist Wondimu
Emebet Getachew
Composition of crop plants and their determinants in
Homegardens of Ezha District, Gurage Zone, Southern
Nation Nationality and People, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Ermias Lulekal, Dr. Debissa Lemessa
Meresa Gufuy
Diversity of farmer’s varetes (landraces of Cowpea (Vigna
Unguiculata (L) Walp Fabaceae) in Wag-himra and North
Wollo zones of Amhara Region), Ethiopia
Advisor: Prof. Zemede Asfaw, Prof. Zerihun Woldu
PhD
Alemayehu Kefalew
Ecology, Carbon Stock quantification and formulation of
Allometric Models for Some Trees of Sele –Nono Forest,
Southwest Ethiopia: Implication for Biodiversity
Conservation and Climate Change Mitigation
Advisor: Prof. Sebsebe Demissew,
Prof. Teshome Soromessa
Atsede Solomon
Effect of variety tolerance, soil amendment and biological
control agents in the management of bacterial wilt
(Ralstania solanacearum) of potato (Solanum tuberesum L,
Smith) under field Condition in Chencha, South Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Tamrat Bekele, Dr. Tesfaye Alemu
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Abayneh Melke
Studies on the status of eight apple (Malus domestica
Borkh) genotypes introduced to Ethiopia: Economic
benefits and extent of drought adaptation under
glasshouse and field conditions
Advisor: Prof. Legess Negash
Fekadu Gurmessa
Ecology and Carbon Stock Density of Tulu Lafto Forest and
woodland complex: Horo Gucburu Wollega Zone. Oromia
Region
Advisor: Prof. Sebsebe Demissew,
Prof. Teshome Soromessa
Dr. Bikila Warkineh
Getachew W/Michael
Floristic Diversity and Ethnobotanical Study of Medicnal and
Wild Edible Plants in Bambasi District of Benishangul-
Gumuz Region, Western Ethiopia
Advisor: Prof. Sileshi Nemomisa,
Prof Zemede Asfaw
Mebrahtu Hishe
Ecological, Floristic and Ethnobotanical studies in and
around Wejig-Mahgo-Waren Massif Forest
Patches in Southern Tigray, Ethiopia
Advisor: Prof. Zemede Asfaw,
Prof. Sebsebe Demissew
Prof. Mirutse Giday, Dr. Bikila Warkineh
Kebu Balemie
Floristic Diversity and Ethnobotanical study of Medicinal
and Wild edible plants in Nole Kaba District,
West Wellega, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Advisor: Prof. Zemede Asfaw
Prof. Sebsebe Demissew
Dr. Gemedo Dalle
Shiferaw Belachew
Ecological Studies of Goro-Bele Forest, Southeast Ethiopia,
with Implications for Biodiversity
Conservation and Sustainable use
Advisor: Prof. Sebsebe Demissew
Dr. Feyera Senbeta, Dr.Tamrat Bekele
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Solomon Endris
Analysis of the Drought Response of Sorghum (Sorghum
Bicolor (L.) Moemch) to Potassium and Npsbzn- Blended
Fertilizer inputs under Semi-Arid Conditions in Ethiopia
Advisor: Prof. Masresha Fetene
Dr.Tilahun Amede
Habtu Woldu
Ecological Study of the Natural Regeneration of the Woody
Species in Enclosed Areas in Raya Azebo Woreda, Southen
Zone, Tigray
Advisor: Prof. Sebsebe Demissew
Prof. Zerihun Woldu
Department of Sport Science

MSc in Sport Science

Abata Hailu
The role of school for the development of track and field
Athletics: with specific reference to selected school of Addis
Ababa
Advisor: Dr. Bezabih Woldie
Abdulsemed Akmel
Major factor that affects football coaches in order to
implement the coaching duties: in the case of Addis Ababa
CAF Licensed coaches
Advisor: Dr. Alemmebrat Kiflu
Abreham Goshu
A survey study on the role of psychological variables on the
performance of football players
Advisor: Dr. Tesfay Asgedom
Abinas Alemahu
An assessment of the practice and challenges of discus
throwing performance: in some selected clubs in Addis
Ababa
Advisor: Dr. Sahlmichael Bizuneh

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Chalew Lemecha
Effect of Plyometric and Strength training on selected
Physical Fitness Variables in Ethiopia Youth Sport Academy
Under-17 Female Players
Advisor: Dr. Aschenaki Taddese
Dafla Kife Ibsa
Macronutrient intake of young Ethiopian sprint athletes
during pre-competition phase of the yearly training plan
Advisor: Dr. Zeru Bekele
Daniel Mekonen
Practice, constraints and opportunities of long jump event
performance: with specific reference to some selected first
division athletics clubs of Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr. Sahlemichael Bizuneh
Dessalegn Wase
Effect of explosive power, flexibility & speed training on
long jump performance: the case Burayu town Athletics
Club
Advisor: Dr. Alemmebrat Kiflu
Esayas Endale
A comparative study between Addis Ababa city
administration first division Athletics clubs organization,
income sustainability and result in sprint running.
Advisor: Dr. Bezabih Woldie
Estifanos Nigussie
The Effect of Circuits Training on Selected Health related
Physical Fitness Components: With Specific reference to
Yekatit-23 special need primary school Addis Ababa.
Advisor: Dr. Aschenaki Taddese
Mekdes Brhanu
Investigating the current status of physical fitness of
Ethiopian Female Football Referees
Advisor: Wondimu Taddese (Asst. Professor)
Mulatu Dessalegne
Major Factors that affect project athletes to join into clubs:
in the case of some selected projects in Benishangul Gumz
Regional State
Advisor: Dr. Alemmebrat Kiflu

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Techale Abebe
The contribution of youth football project to football clubs
the case of some selected youth football project in Addis
Ababa
Advisor: Dr. Bezabih Woldie
Yohannnes Tsegaye
Unethical behaviour and sport violence between football
fans: with specific reference to Saint George and Ethiopian
Coffee Football club
Advisor: Dr. Aschenaki Taddese
Zelalem Leul
A study on team cohesion on the performance of female
football players of higher league: in the case of Addis
Ababa City Clubs
Advisor: Dr. Tesfay Asgedom

Department of Statistics

MSc Program

Abere Wondimu
Modeling the change in CD4 cell counts of HIV patients
under ART
Advisor: Dr Shibru Temesgen
Aisha Mohammed
Determinants of birth intervals in Ethiopia
Advisor: Mekonnen Tadesse
Asrat Ayele
Determinants of Ethiopian Men's Attitudes towards Wife
Beating
Advisor: Mekonnen Tadesse
Endalkachew Abebe
Identifying factors affecting the survival of women with
Breast Cancer in Black Lion Hospital, Ethiopia
Advisor: Prof. M.K. Sharma
Kedir Bekeru
The effect of child marriage on fertility in Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr Merga Belina
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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Legesse Alamirie
Determinant of under-five child mortality in Ethiopia: a
classical and Bayesian survival analysis.
Advisor: Dr Dejen Tesfaw
Mengesha Assefa
Prognostic factors of timing of first child birth among
women in Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr Dejen Tesfaw
Mohammed Jemal
Determinants of nutritional status of women in Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr Dejen Tesfaw
Molalign Emirie
Determinants of intraocular pressure of glaucoma patients
Advisor: Prof. M.K. Sharma
Temesgen Yaecob
Modeling Time –to-Recurrent Relapse in patients with
Bipolar Disorder
Advisor: Mekonnen Tadesse
Workineh Muluken
Determinants of Neonatal death in Ethiopia: An application
of count regression model
Advisor: Dr Dejen Tesfaw
Yeshiwork Adane
Modeling and forecasting the volatility of the retail price of
Maize in Ethiopia
Advisor: Prof. M.K. Sharma

PhD Program
Bedilu Alamirie
Geostatistical Modeling for Environmentally-Mediated
Outcome Variables
Advisors: Prof Eshetu Wencheko,
Dr. Emanuele Georgi

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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Department of Zoological Sciences

Msc in Zoological Sciences (Ecological and
System atic Zoology)
Derbie Deksyos
Abundance of Rodents in Different land Management
Systems in Simien Mountains National Park
Supervisor: Prof. Afework Bekele and Dr. Habte
Jebesa

Msc in Zoological Sciences (Insect Sciences)

Andualem Wogderes
Studies on the Prevalence of Malaria and Utilization of
Mosquito Nets in Dubti Woreda, North East Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Habte Tekie
Araya Eukubay
Larvieidal effect of some plant extracts against Anopheles
arabiensis Patton (Diptera: Culicidae) under laboratory
condition in Ethiopia
Supervisor፡ Prof. Emana Getu
Getenesh Simeon
Effects of field and storage insect pests on common bean
(Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) Varieties based on field and storage
experiments, and farmers’ knowledge
Supervisor፡ Prof. Emana Getu

Msc in Zoological Sciences (Aquatic Sciences,

Fisheries and Aquaculture)

Bedhatu Retea
Assessment of the Ecological condition of Aba Samuel
Reservoir using water quality and tropic state indices
Supervisor፡ Prof. Seyoum Mengistu and Dr. Tadesse
Fetahi

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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Fatuma Muhamed
Effect of replacing fishmeal in the diet with linseed cake,
and growth performance of Nile Tilapia and Romanic
lettuce in aquaponics system
Supervisor፡ Prof. Abebe Getahun and Dr. Lemma
Abera
Msc in Zoological Sciences (Aquatic Ecology and
Ecosystem Management)
Meseret Anteneh Mulualem
Trophic State and Water Quality Assessment of Lake Ziway,
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Demeke Kifle and Dr. Tadesse Fetahi
Abere Fenta Getie
Heavy Metal levels in the Water and Sediment of Dire and
Aba-Samuel Reservoirs
Supervisor: Dr. Demeke Kifle, Dr. Tadesse Fetahi
Birkti Miesho Gebremedh
Nutrients and Heavy Metals Removal Efficiency of Water
Hyacinth (Eichhornia Crrasspies) in Lake Koka, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Prof. Seyoum Mengistu and Dr. Tadesse
Fetahi
Habtamu Getnet Gessesse
Effects of water hyacinth (Eichhoraia)
Supervisor: Prof. Seyoum Mengistu, Dr. Tadesse
Fetahi
Helnata Tilahun Adera
Key drivers of water quality in Dire and Legedadi Reservoirs
Supervisor: Dr. Demeke Kifle and Dr. Tadesse Fetahi
Million Tesfaye Godana
Growth and status of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus
(Linnaeus, 1758) stock in Lake Chamo, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Prof. Abebe Getahun, Dr. Gashaw
Tesfaye
Teklewenyi Asayehagn
The food and feeding habits of African Catful in Lake Koka,
Ethiopia and antifatique effects of its meet Extracts
Supervisor፡ Prof. Abebe Getahun, Dr. Tadesse Fetahi

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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

PhD in Biology (Ecological and System atic Zoology)

Amera Moges Gebeyehu

Population Status, Diets, Activity Budget and Range use by
Arsi Gelada (Theropithecus gelada arsi) in Eastern Arsi,
Ethiopia
Supervisor፡ Prof. Afework Bekele
Dereje Yazezew Mammo
Population estimate and behavioural ecology of Omo River
guereza (Colobus guereza guereza) from Wof-Washa
natural and plantation forest, central highland, Ethiopia
Supervisor፡ Prof. Afework Bekele
Alemayehu Edossa Etana
Population Estimates and Behavioral Ecology of Common
Warthog (Phacochoeru africonus Gimelin, 1788) in Debena
Valley Forest, Western Ethiopia
Supervisor፡ Prof. Afework Bekele
Nhial Tuach Riek
Population Estimate, Feeding Ecology and Habitat use of
White eared kob (Kobus kob leucotis) and their Interaction
with Livestock in Gambella National Park, South Western
Ethiopia
Supervisor፡ Prof. Afework Bekele

PhD in Biology (I nsect Sciences)

Adem Nega Yimer

Studies on the Status of Chilo Partellus (Swinhoe)
(Lepidoptera: Crambidae) and its natural enemies, and the
effect of botanicals and Cow urine against the pest and
their effect on the the pest’ s Natural enemies
Supervisor፡ Prof. Emana Getu

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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

PhD in Biology (Aquatic Sciences, Fisheries and

Aquaculture)

Belay Abdissa Mekonnen

Studies on Embryonic and Larval Development, Artificial
Propa gation, Cryopreservation, and Spawning Simulation
of Labeobar bus Spp. Of Lake Tana,Ethiopia
Supervisor፡ Prof. Abebe Getahun
Abnet Woldesenbet Milki
Assessment of the Biotic integrity and Water quality of lake
Ziway using Benthic Macroinvertebrates and Diatom Based
Multimetric index
Supervisor፡ Prof. Seyoum Mengistu
Tarekgne Wondmagegne Gelaw
Water Quality Assessment of Lake Hawassa, Ethiopia,
using Macroinvertebrate and Diatom based Multimetric
index
Supervisor፡ Prof. Seyoum Mengistu
Yirga Enawgaw Anteneh
Limnological Studies on Lake Tinishu Abaya
Supervisor፡ Prof. Berok Lemma
Alayu Yalew Teferra
Aspects of reproductive biology, growth performance and
survival of African Catfish Clarias graiepinus (Burchell,
1822) in captivity for enhancing aquaculture in Ethiopia
Supervisor፡ Prof. Abebe Getahun

Institute of Biotechnology

MSc in Biotechnology

Mesele Molla
Molecular characterization of the wheat leaf blotch
pathogen Septoria tritici (Synonym: Mycosphaerella)
isolates from south part of Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Kassahun Tesfaye,
Dr. Tekelhaimanot H/Selassie, Tilahun Mekonnen

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155
Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Urgessa Tsega
Screening and identification of potential Ethiopian
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moech) associated
Rhizosphere soil bacteria for suppression of Striga [Striga
hermonthica (Del.)
Supervisor: Dr. Tekelhaimanot H/Selassie
Mulatu Gidi
Screening Striga resistance gene in Sorghum genotypes
using gel based assay and LGSI marker
Supervisor: Dr. Tileye Feyissa, Dr. Siobhan Brady,
Dr. Taye Tessema
Leyla Nasir
Diversity in farmers’ varieties and associated
ethnobotanical knowledge of Lima bean (Phaseolus
lunatus L., Fabaceae) In Gurage Zone and genetic
diversity of collections from Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Tileye Feyissa,
Prof. Zemede Asfaw
Solomon Tamiru
Diversity in farmers’ varieties and associated
ethnobotanical knowledge of lablab (Lablab purpureus L.,
Fabaceae) In Konso Zone and genetic diversity of
collections from Konso and Gene Bank
Supervisors: Dr. Tileye Feyissa,
Prof. Zemede Asfaw
Fertuna Shemssdin
Antimicrobial properties of endophytic and rhizospheric
fungi associated with some medicinal plants
Supervisor: Dr. Diriba Muleta
Tariku Abena
Production, purification and characterization of lytic
enzymes produced by Trichoderma species and their
antagonistic effect against Coffee Wilt Diseases
(Fusarium xylariodes)
Supervisors: Dr. Tesfaye Alemu,
Dr. Addis Simachew

Office of Graduate Programs

156
Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Sisay Degu
Isolation and characterization of Yeasts from molasses
and other wastes for production of bioethanol in
Metehara Sugar Factory
Supervisors: Dr. Anteneh Tesfaye,
Dr. Diriba Muleta
Alene Admas
Isolation and characterization of potential indigenous wild
Yeasts from some local beverages for bioethanol
production
Supervisors: Dr. Anteneh Tesfaye,
Dr. Diriba Muleta
Ayantu Degfe
Isolation and characterization of Yeasts for bioethanol
production from sugarcane molasses and other
substrates
Supervisors: Dr. Anteneh Tesfaye,
Dr. Diriba Muleta

Department of Computational Science

MSc in Computer Science (Regular)

Beruk Minale
A Numerical and Dynamical Study of Transient non Linear
One Dimensional Partial Differential Equation with and
without Delay Effects
Supervisor: Prof. Okey Oseloka Onyejekwe
Rahel Seifu
Numerical and Dynamical Study of Predator Prey System of
Ordinary Differential Equations
Supervisor: Prof. Okey Oseloka Onyejekwe

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157
Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

College of Social Sciences

Center for African and Oriental Studies

MA in African Studies (Regular)

Aemere Ashebir
Bible Translation and its Contributions to the Socio-
linguistic Development in Africa
Supervisor: Dr. Getachew Sahlemariam
Amsalu Getachew
The Influence of Music on Nationalism in Africa
Supervisor: Dr. Dr. Mohammed Hassen
Bitania Lulu
Ethiopian Youth Diaspora Engagement as a Driver for
Transformational Development in Africa
Supervisor: Dr. Kidist Gebreselassie
Daniel Birahanu
Evaluating the Challenges and Prospects of the
Performance of Manufacturing Sector in Africa: The Case
of Ethiopia and Rwanda
Supervisor: Dr. Zerihun Berhane

Maria Mamo
African Women’s Empowerment in Tertiary Education: A
Comparative Analysis of Ethiopia and Rwanda
Supervisor: Dr. Getahun Fenta
Simachew Tebeje
African Union and Media: Agenda 2063 in Focus
Supervisor: Dr. Getachew Sahlemariam
Tison Nega
Protection Challenges and Livelihood Opportunities for
Urban Refugees: A Comparative Analysis of Addis Ababa
and Kampala
Supervisor: Dr. Samuel Tefera

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158
Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Ma in African Studies (Extenstion)

Abrham Fekede
The Role of Social Media in Political Reforms in Africa: The
Case of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Getachew Kassa
Abenet Hailu
The Link between Humanitarian Assistance and
Development in Africa: The Case of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Hassen
Belete Mesfin
Contestations on Dual Citizenship Discourses in
Contemporary Africa
Supervisor: Dr. Yasin Mohammed
Fikerte Tadesse
Political Conflict and Migration: Impact on Women and
Children in Somali Region, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Getachew Kassa
Fitsum Kassaye
Third Termism, Power Politics and Democratization in
Africa: The Case of Rwanda and Uganda
Supervisor: Dr. Getachew Sahlemariam
Getachew Dibito
Challenges and Perceptions of the Establishment of
Business Centers around Churches in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Getachew Kassa
Hanna Andargachew
UK's Africa Strategy post Brexit and its Effect on Peace
Building in Africa: The Case of Somaliland
Supervisor: Dr. Samuel Tefera
Habteselassie Assefa
Does Democratic Developmental State Serve as an
Alternative Development Strategy in Africa? The case of
Ethiopia and South Africa
Supervisor: Dr. Zerihun Berhane
Kaleab Zelalem
The Role of Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework
(CRRF) in National Economic Development: The Case of
Ethiopia and Uganda
Office of Graduate Programs
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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Supervisor: Dr. Dechasa Abebe

Mesele Chane
Challenges and Prospects of Structural Transformation in
Africa: The Case of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Zerihun Berhane
Mekdes Lebenie
The Effect of Telecommunication Liberalization on
Economic Growth in Kenya
Supervisor: Dr. Kidist Gebreselassie
Neamin Ashenafi
Post Cold War Party Politics in Africa: the Ethiopian
Experiment
Supervisor: Dr. Samuel Tefera
Yemane G/Selasse
Developmental state and Federal system in Ethiopia:
lessons for Africa
Supervisor: Dr. Dechasa Abebe
Yechalework Aynalem
The Opportunities and Challenges of Industrial Park
Development in Africa: Lessons from and to Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Getahun Fenta
Tsion G/Eyesus
Opportunities and Challenges of Chinese Foreign Direct
Investment in Africa: The case of Manufacturing Sector
in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Getahun Fenta
Teshome Mekonnen
Women and Market Systems in Africa
Supervisor: Dr. Kidist Gebreselassie

MA in Middle Eastern Studies (Regular)

Dereje Merga
The Renewed Horn Africa Diplomatic Ties and its Security
Significance on the Red Sea Region
Supervisor: Dr. Dechasa Abebe
Ibrahim Abdu
The Dynamics of Pilgrimage: the Ethiopian Muslims
Experience in Saudi Arabia
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Hassen
Office of Graduate Programs
160
Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Said Mohammed
Challenges and Prospects of Ethio-Saudi Political
Relationships post 1991
Supervisor: Dr. Yasin Mohammed
Temam Sead
The Challenges of Ethiopia Migrants to Saudi Arabia: the
Causes and Consequences in Arsi Zone, Amigna Woreda
Supervisor: Dr. Getachew Sahlemariam

Department of Archaeology and Heritage

Management

MA in Archaeology (Regular)

Bisrat Gebreegziabher Araya

"A Zooarchaeological Study of MSA Faunal Assemblages
from Kibish Hominid Site, Lower Omo Valley, Ethiopia"
Supervisor: Tekle Hagos (Assistant Professor)
Haregwin Belete Hailu
"An Investigation of Archaeo-Faunal Collections from the
Early Stone Age Site of Gadeb, South Central Ethiopia"
Supervisor: Dr. Alemseged Beldados
Mahlet Amare Feleke
"A study of ceramics collection from the 1960 Yeha
excavation"
Supervisor: Dr. Ayele Tarekegn
Temesgen Leta Kelecha
"Late Plaistoce/Early Holoce Archaeology of Namie-Koma,
Middie Awash (Afar, Ethiopia)”
Supervisor: Dr. Giulio Lucarini

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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Department of History

PhD in History (Regular)

Ayenew Fenta
Society and Environment in Metekl, 1890s-1991
Supervisor: Dr. Belete Bizuneh
Damte Asfaw
Change and Continuity in the Agrarian System in Ethiopia:
The Case of Simen Gondar, 1941-1991
Supervisor: Dr. Teclehaimanot G/Selassie
Tesfaye Tolosa
A History of Oromo Literature and Identity Issues, 1842-
2006
Supervisor: Prof. Tesema Ta’a

MA in History (Regular)

Addissie Zemen
Socio-Economic History of Wondo Genet Woreda and Its
Environs from 1935 to 2000 E.C
Supervisor: Dr. Girma Negash
Girma Nemera
A History of Woliso Woreda from Its Foundation to 1991
Supervisor: Prof. Tesema Ta’a
Lamu Dinsa
A History of Guto Gida Woreda, East Wollega, 1935-2006
Supervisor: Professor Tesema Ta’a

Leake Tekleberhan
Socio-Economic History of the People of Aferom Woreda in
Tigray, 1941-1991
Supervisor: Dr Teclehaimanot Gebreselassie
Seketa Akuma
A Historical Survey of Socio-Cultural Interactions among
the Peoples of Gidda Woreda, Eastern Wollega, 1936-2000
Supervisor: Prof. Tesema Ta’a

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162
Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Mebrate Gergiso
The Biography of Ras Gobena Dache
Supervisor: Dr. Surafel Gelgelo
Tagese Tamire
A Survey of Gurage and Hadiya Peoples Interaction-Socio-
Economic Aspects (South-Central Ethiopia), 1941-1991
Supervisor: Dr. Teclehaimanot Gebreselassie

Department of Geography and Environmental

Studies

PhD in Geography and Environmental Studies

HailuShiferaw Desta
Modelling the Dynamics of Prosopis invasion and its
impacts on Ecosystem Service Values and Rural Livelihoods
in the Afar Region, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Professor Woldamlak Bewket
ZewduSiraw Workneh
Ecological and Livelihood Outcomes of Community-Based
Watershed Development: Evidence from the Northwestern
Highlands of Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Professor Woldamlak Bewket
Tarekegn Girma Fanta
Urban Expansion and Its Effect on the Growth of Small
Business in Shashemene City
Supervisor: Dr. Tebarek Lika
Kassahun Gashu
Green Infrastructure and Its Implications for Sustainable
Urban Development in Two Ethiopian Cities: Bahir Dar &
Hawassa
Supervisor: Professor Tegegn Gebregziabhear
Abren Gelaw
Analysis of the Drivers & Benefits of Ecosystem Services in
Hare River Watershed, Southern Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr K.N. Singh

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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

MA in Geography and Environmental Studies

(Regular)
Alemu Muleta
Assessment of spatiotemporal dynamics of wetlands using
GIS and Remote Sensing techniques around Lake Cheleleka
in Bishoftu
Supervisor: Dr. Muluneh W/Tsadik
Bayu Nebsu
Seasonal rainfall forecast evaluation based on data from
satellite imageries and ground observation
Supervisor: Prof. Woldeamlak Bewket
Gashaw Addisie
Governance and Upgrading in Coffee Value Chain: The case
of Wondo Genet Woreda, Sidama Zone, SNNPRS, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Tebarek Lika
Gebre Alamiraw
Assessment of soil risk area by RUSLE Model using GIS and
Remote Sensing techniques on Rebb Watershed
Supervisor: Prof. Mohammed Assen
Gemechu Tadila
GIS and Remote Sensing based Malaria risk mapping using
environmental factors: The case of Sibu Sire wereda, East
Wellega, Oromia Regional State
Supervisor: Dr. Asnake Mekuriaw
Lonseko Debebe
The impacts of climate variability and change on food
security and farmers adaptation strategies: The case of
Lemowereda, Hadya Zone, South Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes G/Michael
Moges Getachew
Application of GIS and Remote Sensing using multi-criteria
decision making analysis for site selection of water and soil
conservation: The case of northern Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. K.N. Singh
Muluneh Beyene
GIS based analysis of site selection of industrial zone: The
case of Hawassa town, South Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Teferi Mekonnen
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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Semahubizu Melise
Land degradation vulnerability assessment using GIS and
Remote Sensing Techniques in Abay River basin
Supervisor: Prof. Mohammed Assen
Tadesse Kumela
GIS and Remote Sensing based land suitability analysis for
major crops in Nono watershed, West Shewa Zone
Supervisor: Dr. K.N. Singh
Selamu Lambebo
Assessment of climate variability and change and impacts
on livelihoods in Anelemuwereda, Hadya Zone, southern
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Aklilu Amsalu
Workie Woldeamanuel
Modelling spatial and temporal variations of land surface
temperature using Remote Sensing: The case of Addis
Ababa, Hawassa and Dire Dawa cities of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Prof. Woldeamlak Bewket
Yeshimar Yigzaw
Crime analysis mapping using GIS and Remote Sensing
techniques in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Asnake Mekuriaw
Zerihun Chere
Assessment of agricultural drought using remote sensing
and GIS techniques in the northern highlands of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Assefa Abegaz

MA in Geography and Environmental Studies

(Extension)

Alemisa Bekele
Challenges and opportunities of urban industry extension
services implementation for development and
transformation of micro and small enterprises to medium
enterprises: The case of Bole Sub-city
Supervisor: Dr. Tesfaye Shiferw

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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Elshaday Arega
Assessment of Municipal Solid waste management
services in Addis Ababa: The case of Arada Sub-city
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Mulugeta
FentaGugsa
Socioeconomic and demographic factors affecting linkage
of urban in migrants with rural communities of origin: The
case of Gulele sub-city, Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr Teferi Makonnen
Fikreselassie Tegegn
The effect of core station and ground control points in the
base map production and implementation of urban and
regional planning
Supervisor: Dr. Asnake Mekuriaw
Girma Sime
Challenges of ground control points in the utilization of
master plan of Addis Ababa City Administration
Supervisor: Dr. Asnake Mekuriaw
Kassa Yimam
Addis Ababa City Administration Condominium House
Project Implementation and Low Income Beneficiaries:
The Case of Yeka Sub-City
Supervisor: Dr. Tebarek Lika
Kassaw Teshome
Effects of Horizontal Urban Expansion on Peri-Urban
Settlements: The Case of MekaneSelam Town, North
Central Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Tebarek Lika
Megenagna Alazar
GIS based fire accident mapping and its emergency
responses in Addis Ababa City
Supervisor: Dr. Muluneh W/Tsadik
Tefera Getachew
Planning and implementation of affordable housing for
socially disadvantaged households in the case of Yeka
Sub-city of Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Mulugeta

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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Teklay Zeslase
Assessment of practices & effectiveness of liquid waste
management in Addis Ababa: The case of Bole Sub-city
Supervisor: Dr. Fekadu Gurmessa
Temesgen Getachew
Public road transportation service trends and challenges in
urban areas of Ethiopia: The case of selected areas of
Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Fekadu Gurmessa
Tesfaye Mihret
Rural-urban linkages and local development: The case of
Ankasha Wereda, Awi Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Prof. Tegegne G/ Egziabher.
Wondwosen Endale
Assessment of urban development practices on small-scale
enterprises in Addis Ababa: The case of Kirkos sub-city
Supervisor: Dr. Tesfaye Shiferw
Yeshiwork Worku
Resettlement and Livelihoods of Settlers : The case of
Jawi Wereda, Awi Zone, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Teferi Makonnen
Zerihun Abera
Trends of Informal Settlement and Government
Responses in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Muluneh W/Tsadik

Department of Philosophy

MA in Philosophy (Regular)

Taye Berhanu
Is Ethiopian Environmental Policy Ethical?
Supervisor: Professor Workineh Kelbessa
Tesfaye G/Yohannes
Revisiting Bacon’s Critique on Aristotle
Supervisor: Dr. Dagnachew Assefa

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167
Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

AbdulazizYesuf Muhammed
The Contribution of Islamic Thought to Environmental
Ethics
Supervisor: Professor Bekele Gutema
Debeli Dugo
Bringing an Authentic Understanding of African Philosophy
via Overcoming ‘Otherness’ and Intercultural Dialogue
Supervisor: Professor Bekele Gutema
Obsa Baisa
The Discourse of Morality
Supervisor: Dr. Tenna Dewo

MA in Philosophy (Extension)
Yonas Belay
A Critique on Kant’s Idea of Enlightenment
Supervisor: Dr. Setargew Kenaw
Yonas Belayneh
Externalism, Internalism And Traditional Beliefs
Supervisor: Dr. Jonathan D. Trigg

Department of Political Science and

International Relations

Phd in Political Science and Internaitnal

Relations
Degu Assres
Ethio-Sudan cooperation on Border Development since
1998: Examining Security-Development Nexus
Supervisor: Dr Asnake Kefale
Henock Getachew
Ethiopia and regional Security Governance Interests, Roles
and Constraints
Supervisor: Professor VK Padmanabhan
Mekonnen Alehegn
The African Union and Peace Support Operations: A Study
of its Institutional Capability in Conflict Management
Supervisor: Professor K. Mathews
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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

MA in International Relations and Diplomacy

(Regular)

Abedata Tadesse
Ethiopia's peacekeeping diplomacy in the greater Horn:
Regional Nexus state security perspectives
Supervisor: Dr Asnake Kefale
Amanuale Ayalew
The Ethiopia-Eritrea Relation From Stalemate to
Engagement: Challenges and Prospects
Supervisor: Dr Yonas Ashine
Dandi Guteta
Dynamics of the Democratisation Process in Ethiopia:
Domestic and External Context
Supervisor: Dr Tafesse Olika
Belayhun Hailu Gebreyohannis
Ethiopia and its Practices of Public Diplomacy from 1991 to
2019: A Critical Appraisal
Supervisor: Dr Yonas Ashine
Gelleto Tuke
Turkey's Direct Investment in Ethiopia: Since
Supervisor: Dr Hussein J.
Haile Reda
Africa in China's Belt and Road Initiative: Opportunities and
Challenges (2013-2018
Supervisor: Prof. K. Mathews
Lamesgnew Negalign
The Nexus between the US's Security Interests and Human
Rights Promotion Efforts in Ethiopia (1991-2017)
Supervisor: Dr Abdiwassa Abdullahi.
Melkamu Dires
The Impacts of Ethiopia's Charities and Societies
Proclamation on the role of Foreign and domestic civil
society organizations in promoting democratic values
Supervisor: Dr Fekade Terefe
Mulu Tafa
African Union Agenda 2063: Challenges and Prospects
Supervisor: Prof. K. Mathews

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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Senessa Demissie
The “new political transition?” In Ethiopia: Drivers,
Challenges and its implications for the Horn of Africa
Supervisor: Dr Asnake Kefale
Yohannes Sintayehu
Countering the threat of Al-Shabaab in the Horn of Africa:
The role of international and regional actors
Supervisor: Dr Asnake Kefale
Zelalem Tesfaye
The New Rapprochement between Ethiopia and Eritrea: Its
Implications for Ethiopia's Foreign Policy towards the Horn
of Africa
Supervisor: Dr Fekade Terefe

MA in International Relations and Diplomacy

(Extension)

Eden Mollalign
Ethiopia's intervention in Somalia: A study in international
ethics
Supervisor: Professor VK Padmanabhan
Alexander Addam
The South Sudan Crisis: Challenges to the IGAD-Led Peace
Process Since 2013
Supervisor: Dr Fekade Terefe
Beyene Gebere
Towards a visa free Africa: Challenges and Prospects
Supervisor: Prof. K. Mathews
Beza Tesfaye
The Political Economy of Space Technology in the
Developing World: A Case Study on Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Asnake Kefale
Cherugeta Genene
Ethiopia's science and technology cooperation with China
a1nd Korea
Supervisor: Dr Asnake Kefale

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Fentahun Yibre
Post-1991 Ethio-Sudan Political and Security Relations:
Challenges and Prospects
Supervisor: Dr Hussein Jemma
Kidane Amene
The expansion of foreign military bases in the Horn of
Africa: Impacts on Regional Security
Supervisor: Dr Asnake Kefale
Moges Bekele
Impacts of China's Belt and Road Initiative on the Ethio-
Chinese Relations since 2013
Supervisor: Dr Hussein Jemma
Selam Amha
Ethiopia's accession to WTO: opportunities and challenges
Supervisor: Dr Abdiwassa Abdullahi
Tefera Gebeyehu
Ethio-China Infrastructural Development Cooperation: A
case study of road sector
Supervisor: Professor VK Padmanhab

Department of Social Anthropology

PhD in Social Anthropology (Regular)

Dawit Yosef Agedaw
Contesting the Past and Negotiating the Future: Ethnicity,
Ethnic Relations and Identity Transformation of the
Qemant in Northern Gondar, Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr. Fekadu Adugna, Dr. Dereje Feyessa
Mesfin Dessiye Abegaz
Return and Reintegration of Migrant Returnees from the
Sudan: A Study in Woldia Town and Its Surroundings,
North Wollo, Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr. Guday Emire
Yohannes Gezahagn Ambaye
Tuberculosis in Ethiopia: Socio-cultural Aspects of
Causations and Treatment in Sa’si’sa’da’mba Woreda
(SS’mW) of Tigray Natonal State (TNRS).
Supervisor: Dr. Guday Emire and Dr. Mirgissa Kaba
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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Temesgen Olgira Gemeda

The Dynamics Interaction of Land Tenure and Livelihood in
Diga District, East Wollega Zone, Oromia National
Regional Stare, Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr. Mamo Hebo and Dr. Ayalew Gebre
Girma Hundesa Edosa
Land Formalization Versus Custom-based Property
Relations in Land in Ethiopia: Examining Complexity of
Competing Norms of Property Relations in Land in Danno
District, West Shewa.
Supervisor: Dr. Mamo Hebo
Hanna Tegegn Gebre
Motherhood and Reproductive Health: Case of Mothers
Living with HIV Attending PMTCT Services in Sebeta
Town, Oromia Region.
Supervisor: Dr. Hirut Terefe and Dr. Eshetu Gurimu
Girma Belachew Alemayeu
Changes and Continuities in Legal Knowledge and Conflict
Resolution Mechanisms: the case of Bahir Dar City and its
Surrounding Communities
Supervisor: Dr. Guday Emire
Abiyot Negera Bisessu
Actors and Institutions in National Resource Management
and Conservation in Bale Mountains National Park,
Southeast Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Assefa Tolera
Yonas Tefera Wale
Making Strangers Kin through Adoption: The case of
Adoptive Parents in Adama City, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Teshome Emana, Dr. Assefa Tolera
Yihunbelay Teshome Sime
Living on the ‘Margin’: Livelihood Strategies in the
Changing Social-Ecological Systems in the Upper Course of
Wabe Sheblle River among the Dube, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Assefa Tollera

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MA in Social Anthropology (Regular)

Yididya Worku Adera

Belief Taboo as A social Control Mechanism among the
Sidama: Xarree in Focus.
Supervisor: Dr. Getaneh Mehari
Ayantu Mamo Kitila
The Berta of Ethiopia-Sudan Borderlands: International
Border and Inter-Community Interactions.
Supervisor: Dr. Mamo Hebo
Temesgen Eyilet Kibede
Cross Border Land Based Conflict Along the Ethio-Sudan
Border: The Case of Metema Woreda, North Western
Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr. Getachew Seinshaw
Dejene Nemomsa Aga
Gumuz Oromo Conflict and Peace Making Endeavors: The
Case Belodjiganzoy and Sasiga Districts, Western Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr. Fekadu Adugna
Seblewengel Teklu Kebede
The Cultural Representation of Ethnic Groups in the
Museum: The Case of National Museum of Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr. Ayalew Gebre
Milto Mereba
Opportunities, Challenges and Copping Mechanisms of
WWD Jobseekers in Gulale Sub-City Woreda 03, Addis
Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Getaneh Mehari
Tiruneh Rebuma
The Cultural Significance of Ireechaa of the Oromo People:
the case of Malkaa Ateetee and Its Surroundings.
Advisor: Dr. Tadesse Beriso
Nuru Kedir
Indigenous Kowledge of Health Care and Healing
Mechanisms among the Afar People: the case of Dewe
Community, Afar-Ethiopia.
Advisor: Dr. Getachew Sineshaw

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Natinael Alemayehu
The Influence of Globalization on the Attitude and Behavior
of Youth in Addis Ababa: Bole Case Study
Advisor: Dr. Hirut Terefe

MA in Social Anthropology (Extension)

Ermyas G/Egziabher Abdi
The Practice of Volunteerism in Addis Ababa: The Case of
Addis Ababa out Association.
Supervisor: Dr. Desalegn Amsalu
Kokeb Girma Lema
Substance Abuse and Its Impacts in Forming New Sub
Cultural Identity: The Case of khat among students of Unity
University (Gerji Campus).
Supervisor: Dr. Getachew Seinshaw
Bisrat Abebe
People’s Perception on Public Religious Holidays and The
Use of Public space: the case of Timket and Meskel in Addis
Ababa.
Supervisor: Dr. Fekadu Adugna
Netsant Getnet
Toes participation and Challenges o Women in the
cooperative Urban farming in Addis Ababa, the case of
Nefa silk-Lafto Sub-City.
Supervisor Dr. Getachew Seinshaw
Zerihun Yacob Anja
Factors Contributing to Children on the Street and their
Challenges in Piazza area, Arada sub –City of Addis Ababa.
Supervisor: Dr. Guday Emire
Aboneh Tesfaye
Experience, Challenge and Coping strategies of Students
from Low Income Household; focusing on Entoto Amba
Secondary School
Supervisor: Dr. Mamo Hebo

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Elsabeth Ayalew
The Social and Economic Conditions of the Older People in
Addis Ababa: The Case of Charity association for the
Destitute and Abandoned People.
Supervisor: Dr. Guday Emire

Department of Sociology
PhD in Sociology
Fekadu Dereje
Mothers and “Others” in Child-Feeding: The Socio cultural
Context of Implementing the Recommended Child-Feeding
Practices in Sebeta Hawas Woreda, Oromia Region-
Ethiopia
Supervisors: Prof. Getnet Tadele & Dr.P.Murugan
Kibur Engdawork
Rural Youth Understands of Podoconiosis in Wolaita Zone,
Ethiopia: A Mental Model Approach
Supervisor: Professor GetnetTadele
Biniyam Bogale
Men-Trafficking Stranded Victims Adaptation to the Socio-
Cultural Context of Transit Areas in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Taye Negussie

MA in Sociology (Regular)

Abay Beharu
Ethnicity and Politics in Ethiopian Universities and Its
Impact on Social Life of University Students: The Case of
Dilla Universality.
Supervisor: Dr. Zelalem Tefera
Agwa Oguta
The Adverse Impacts of Flooding on the Socio-Economic
Activities of the Communities Living in the Flood Prone in
Jor District of Gambella Regional State, Western Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Woledab Teshome

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Benyam Masresha
The Socio-Economic Conditions, Livelihood Strategies,
Challenges and Aspiration of Internally Displaced People:
The case of Sululta Settlers
Supervisor: Dr. Kassahun Asres
Betsegaw Getachew
The Role of Social Media on the Current Socio Political
Change of Ethiopia, Particularly the Use of Face Book in
Mobilization and Organizing the Protest Campaigns
Supervisor: Dr. Taye Nigussie
Dagnachew Terefe
The Role of Amhara Credit and Saving Institution in the
Socio-Economic Empowerment of Women in Debre Brhan
Zuria Woreda
Supervisor: Dr. Woledab Teshome
Derese Dagnaw
Elderly Institutional Care and Residents Perception of the
Quality of Care Provided in the Case of Mekedonia Home
for the Elderly and Mentally Disabled
Supervisor: Dr. Abeje Berhanu
GetahunSiraw
Profit at the Expense of Local Communities and the
Environment: A Firm Level Analysis of the Impact of Farm
Investment on the Local Communities, Amhara Region
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Taye Nigussie
Mandefro Wesenu
Opportunities and Challenges of Rural-Urban In-migrants
in Debreberhanu
Supervisor: Dr. P.Muragan
Mekides Wonduante
Study on Major Causes, Consequences and Intervention
Mechanisms of Blood Retaliation Practice in Amhara
National Regional State of South Wollo Zone: With
Particular Reference to Sayint Woreda.
Supervisor: Dr. AbejeBerhanu

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Minil Taye
Impact of Shortage of Transportation Facilities on the
Lives of Residents: With Particular reference to Ferensay
Legasion, Yeka Sub City, Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Kassahun Asres
Misganaw Getachew
Stunting rifeness in Amhara Region: Understanding the
Contest and Causes behind It in Jamma District
Supervisor: Professor Getnet Tadele
SimegnKebede
Factors Determining In-Patient Satisfaction: The Case of
Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital
Supervisor: Dr. P.Muragan
Sintayehu Yihunie
The Contributions of Microfinance Institutions for the
Socioeconomic Development of the Rural Community and
Related Challenges: The Case of Amhara Credit and
Saving Institution (ACSI)Kuarit Branch, West Gojjam Zone
Supervisor: Dr. Taye Nigussie
Tensae Deneke
Socioeconomic Status and Its Impact on Health of the
Elderly: Case of YekaSub City
Supervisor: Professor Getnet Tadele
Wubetu Sewale
An Assessment of Livelihood and Food Security of Farmers
Displaced Due to Urban Expansion: The Case of
DejenTown in Amhara National State, Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr. Kassahun Asres
Yohannes Hagos
Sexual Violence against Women: The Case of Mekelle City,
Tigray Regional State.
Supervisor: Dr. Woledab Teshome
Zeneb Dessie
The Urban Development and Its Impact on Displaced
Rural Households: The Case of Displaced Farmer
Households aroundDebreBerhan Town
Supervisor: Dr. Abeje Berhanu

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School of Social Work

PhD in Social Work and Social Development

Sisay Zeleke
Psychosocial Support Services for Sexually Abused Children
in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: An Exploratory Case Study
Supervisor: Professor Tirusew Tefera
Co-supervisor: Dr. Comdr. Demelash Kassaye
Mulugeta Melaku
Social entrepreneurship: Investigating impacts of socio-
economic variables on the performance of primary
customers of social entrepreneurship
Supervisor: Professor, Yalew Endawoke
MA in Social Work with Health Care Social Work
Concentration (Regular)

Berihun Eyasu
Perceptions of Medical Staffs on the Role of Social Work in
Improving the Health Status of Clients /Patients in ZMH:
Challenges, Opportunities and Strategic Interventions
Supervisor: Dr. Tenagne Alemu
Mathewos Abebe
The Impact of Advertisements on Adolescents' Decision to
Consume Alcohol: The Case of Selected High School
Students in Gulele Sub city of Addis Ababa
Supervisor:
Roman Ayele
Torture and Its Associated Consequences with Emphasis on
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among Former
Prisoners of Kality Federal Prison and the Federal Police
Crime Investigation Bureau (Maekelawi)
Supervisor: Dr. Comdr. Demelash Kassaye

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MA in Social Work with Community and Social

Development Concentration (Regular)

Desta Mahari
An Assessment on the Productive Safety Net Program of
Ethiopian: the Case of Berezba Community, Seharti Samre
Woreda, Tigray
Supervisor: Dr. Melese Getu
Firaol Fekadu
Exploring the Socio-Economic Challenges and Coping
Mechanisms of Induced Displacement: The Case of
Farmers Dislocated for Housing Projects from Fringes of
Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Wassie Kebede
Jiang Yuan
Study on Community Mutual Supporting Institution in
Ethiopia: A Case Study on Iddirs of Mekelle
Supervisor: Dr. Debebe Ero

Ibrahim Hashim
Psych-social Challenges Facing Late Blind People
Supervisor: Dr. Emebet Mulugeta
Kassahun Aman
Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) Approach as
a Means to Bring about Change in Ethiopia: A Participatory
Action Approach in Alaba Sibba Community, Wolayta
Supervisor: Dr. Yania Seid-Mekiye
Mohammed Abdo
Raising Deaf-blind Children in Addis Ababa: Coping
Mechanisms and Challenges
Supervisor: Dr. Firehiwot Jabessa

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MA in Social Work with Children, Youth and

Family Concentration (Regular)

Mesfin Goshimo
The Practice and Challenges of Youth Irregular Migration to
South Africa: The Case of Deported Males from Tanzania
Prison in Damot Pulasa District of Wolaita, SNNPR
Supervisor: Dr. Messay G/Mariam
Nigusu Ayehualem
Assessing the Relationship between Socio-demographic,
Socio-economic Factors and Intention to Marriage among
Youths in Bahir Dar University, Faculty of Social Science
Students
Supervisor: Dr. Abebe Assefa
Nimonam Daraje
The Perspectives, Challenges and Opportunities of
Separated International Child Migration: The Case of
Returned Child Migrants in Ambo Town
Supervisor: Dr. Adamnesh Atnafu
Yosan Sahlu
Assessment of the Socio-economic Opportunities,
Challenges and Coping Mechanisms of Female Headed
Households: The Case of Female Headed Households in
Nefas Silk Lafto Sub-city, Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Wassie Kebede
Wasihun Rebso
The Attitude of Street Children towards the Community:
The Case of Alamata, Tigray Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mesele Mengisteab

Program of MSW Students in Social Work

(EVENING)

Eyerusalem Teshome
Assessment on the availability of psychosocial support for
renal patients at St Paul’s Hospital, Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Messay Gebremariam

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Getenet Tadesse
The challenges of Orphan and vulnerable children for
ART/Antiretroviral Treatment Adherence//Adherence
Supervisor: Dr. Messay Gebremariam
Rahel Atnafu
Social Work practice in hospital setting; the challenges and
roles of social workers in selected hospital
Supervisor: Dr. Messay Gebremariam
Kidist Mekonnen
Assessment of Post Rape Care Services in Gandhi Memorial
Hospital Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Messay Gebremariam
Hanna Alemayehu
Unintended pregnancy and contraceptive use among young
girls
Supervisor: Dr. Abebe Asefa
Sirak Mamo
Urban youth unemployment and self-employment
opportunities and challenges: The case of Arada Subcity,
Woreda 7
Supervisor: Dr. Abebe Asefa
Tigist esubalew
Experiences, challenges and opportunities of Adolescent
girls in kinship family; The case of higher 12 secondary
school
Supervisor: Dr. Debebe Ero
Elias Ermias
Adoption disclosure and its impact on child-adoptive parent
relationships: The practice of selected agencies in Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Tenagne Alemu
Helen Ayana
The impact of the ban of intercountry adoption: The case
of SHAMIDA Ethiopian Orphanage in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr.Tenagne Alemu

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Teshome Abera
The role of EOTC on care and support of children and their
attachment with their family: the case of CFAO (children
and family offers organization)
Supervisor: Dr. Mesele Mengsteab
Daniel Worku
The role of public participation in local development
projects in enhancing community empowerment Ethiopia;
the case of Addis Ketema Sub city of Addis Ababa city
administration
Supervisor: Dr. Mesele Mengsteab
Tsegaye Gichamo
The impact of youth out-migration on the parents’ and
migrants’ livelihood: The case of Hadaro-Tunito zuria
woreda, Kembata zone
Supervisor: Dr. Adamnesh Atnafu
Eleni Jufar
The psychosocial and Economic challenges of Substance
Abuse patients in Emanuel Mental Hospital
Supervisor: Dr. Comdr. Demelash kassaye
Beza Kebede
Assessment on Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Women
Headed House Holed in Addis Ababa the case of
Akaki5kality Sub-City, Wereda five
Supervisor: Dr. Yania Seid-Mekiya
Alemlante Kassa
The li6ed experiences of Women with Podoconiosis: The
case o7 Yechereqa Kebele in Dembecha woreda west
Gojam8zone
Supervisor: Dr. Yania Seid-Mekiya
Lidya Argaw
Work place barriers faced by people with disability and
their experience entering the labour market in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mengistu Legesse
Kalkidan Abebe
Exploring the success of interventions aimed to improve
academic achievement of students with special needs.
Supervisor: Dr. Mengistu Legesse

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Beyene Adane
Challenges and prospects of community Based Health
Insurance
Supervisor: Dr. Zena Berhanu
Fisseha Tefera
Contribution of Religious driven humanitarian service
organizations for the wellbeing of beneficiaries: The case of
World Vision in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Zena Berhanu

Program in Social Work (Distance)

Eleni Adenew
A Critical Assessment on the Psychosocial Needs and
Impacts of the Supports Provided for Eritrean Refugees in
Addis Ababa: The Case of UNHCR Project on vocational
skills training programme in OICE.
Supervisor: Dr. Comdr. Demelash Kassaye

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College of Veterinary Medicine and

Agriculture (CVMA)

PhD in Veterinary Parasitology

Ahmed Yasine
Trypanosoma equiperdium: Veneral transmission and
Pathogenesis.
Supervisor: Prof, Hagos Ashenafi
Efrem Degneh
Bovine Trypanosomosis: Epidemiology and drug Resistance
Study in Selected Sites of Kellem Wollega Zone, Oromia
Regional State, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Prof. Hagos Ashenafi

PhD in Veterinary Public Health

Tefera Woldemariam
Epidemiology of Bovine Tuberculosis and its Zoonotic
Transmission in Humans in East Shewa, Central Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Gezahegn Mamo

PhD in Animal Production

Dawud Ibrahim
Comparative Study of Production and Reproductive
Performance of Parent Stock and Commercial Layer
Chickens under Different Management Conditions in
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Gebeyehu Goshu
Dirsha Demam
Analysis of Enset based Cattle Production System:
Availability, Adequacy, Quality of Feeds and Food in Gurage
Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Ashenafi Mengistu
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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Getahun Kebede
Sugarcane by Products Feed Resources and Response of
Feedlot Sheep on Sugarcane Tops Based Diet
Supervisor: Dr. Ashenafi Mengistu
Getu Kitaw
Production, Conservation and Utilization Practices and
Supplementary Value of Brewery Spent Grain
Supervisor: Prof. Berhan Tamir
Kedija Hussen
Performance of crossed local Horro ecotype with dominant
red barred D 922 exotic chicken breed: A steps towards
synthetic breed development at Debre Zeit Agricultural
Research Station, Ethiopian
Supervisor: Dr. Gebeyehu Goshu
Kiros Abebe
Dairy Production Systems Characterization in Urban and
Peri-Urban areas of Central Oromia Ethiopia and Effects of
Concentrate Supplementation on Productive and
Reproductive Performances of Crossbred dairy Cows
Supervisor: Prof. Berhan Tamir
Teklay Asegdom
Ethiopian Hide and Skin Defects and Quality Status: An
Assessment at Wet Blue Stage, Quantification of Solid
Leather Waste and Transforming to Value Added Consumer
Products
Supervisor: Dr. Gebeyehu Goshu
Tibebu Kochare
Nutritional Quality, Animal Preferences and Seasonal
Availability of Feed Resources and Livestock-Feed Balance
in Small and Fragmented Landholdings of Wolayta Zone,
Southern Ethiopia
Supervisor: Prof. Berhan Tamir
Tibebu Manaye
Influence of transportation and feeding regime on growth,
carcass yield and meat quality of Arsi-Bale and Afar Sheep
Supervisor: Dr. Ashenafi Mengistu

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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Yared Alemayehu
Evaluation of Chicken Production Systems and Effect of
Homemade Ration Growth, Carcass Characteristics and
Economics of COBB 500 Broiler Productions in Bishoftu,
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Prof. Harpal Singh

MVSc Veterinary Clinical Medicine (Regular)

Berhanu Wakjira
Clinical case study on major diseases of veterinary
importance and evaluating use of smart phone based
mobile application as a tool to aid animal diseases
diagnosis and treatment of animals at animal health
facilities in and around Bishoftu, central Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Teshale Sori and Takele Beyene

Walkite Furgasa
Clinical, case studies on major encountered diseases of
veterinary importance and evaluation of smart phone based
mobile application as a diagnostic tool in and around
Bishoftu
Supervisor: Prof. Fekadu Regassa and Takele Beyene

MVSc Veterinary Microbiology (Regular)

Dereje Shegu
Molecular characterization of IBDV isolates from selected
areas of Ethiopia and sequence based comparison with
currently used vaccine strains
Supervisor: Hika Waktole and Dr. Teshale Sori
Demeke Sibhatu
Cross sectional seroprevalence study of MERS-CoV in
camels in selected sites of Amibara district, Afar region,
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Gezahegn Mamo and Dr Fasil Aklilu

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Ayelech Muluneh
Cross sectional study of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
Corona Virus (MERS-CoV) in camels in selected kebeles of
Yabello district of Borenal zone, Oromia region, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Gezahegn Mamd and Dr Fasil Aklilu
Desiye Tesfaye
Molecular characterization of antimicrobial resistance and
virulence genes in Staphylococcus aureus isolated from
milk with bovine subclinical mastitis in central Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Gezahegn Mamo and Hika Waktole
Shimels Tikuye
Antigen detection and molecular characterization of foot
and mouth disease virus from outbreak cases in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Fufa Dawo and Dr. Dawit Gizaw
Umer Seid
Isolation and molecular characterization of rotavirus
associated with calves, in central part of Oromia, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Fufa Dawo
Lema Yimer
Outbreak investigation of lumpy skin disease and
monoclonal antibody production trail against LSD using
subtractive immunization
Supervisor: Dr. Fufa Dawo
Abebe Olani
Investigation of Anthrax outbreaks in animals in Ethiopia:
Isolation, identification and molecular characterization of
Bacillus anthracis
Supervisor: Dr. Fufa Dawo
Abdlkadir Mohammed
Seroprevalence of brucellosis in livestock and humans in
Asayita and Mille districts of Afar region, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Gezahegn Mamo and Dr. Rea Tshopp
Getahun Tesfaye
Bovine mastitis in dairy farms in and around Akaki Kality
subcity and Sululta towns: Emphasis on isolation and
identification of pathogenic Staphylococcus and
antimicrobial susceptibility test of Staphylococcus auerus
Supervisor: Hika Waktole, Dr. Tilaye Demissie and
Dr. Getachew Terefe
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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Seyoum Firew
Isolation, identification and antimicrobial susceptibility of E.
coli 0157 and non-typhoidal Salmonella from cattle feces,
hide and carcass swab in Bishoftu town
Supervisor: Dr. Fanta Desissa
Etsegent Tekeba
Molecular detection of Petse des petites Ruminants virus in
pastoral areas of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Kebede Amenu, Dr. Rediet Belayneh
Kenaw Birhanu
Isolation and molecular characterization of Pasteurella
multocida from cases of hemorrhagic septicemia in cattle in
Ada’a and Boset districts central Oromia, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Kebede Amenu, Dr. Takele Abayneh
and Dr. Esayas Gelaye
Kedir Hirpo
Isolation and molecular characterization of lumpy skin
disease virus from cattle in East Shewa, central Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Bedaso Mamo and Dr. Esayas Gelaye
Eshetu Gezahegn
Isolation, identification and antimicrobial resistance profile
of Salmoonella, S. auerus and E. coli in Bedelle and
Nekemte, western Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Fanta Desissa and Takele Beyene

MVSc Veterinary Pathology (Regular)

Hirut G/Michael
Study on pathological changes in the reproductive organs
of local and crossbred cows, East Shoa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Tilaye Demissie
Embet Etisa
Comparative pathological study on lung, heart, kidney and
liver of cattle and dromedary camel slaughtered at Akaki
abattoir and assessment of associated financial losses
Supervisor: Prof. Yacob Hailu and Dr. Bulto Giro

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Waktola Tadesse
Pathological study on clinically sick, dead and slaughtered
chickens in and around Bishoftu, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Bulto Giro and Prof. S.K Mishra

MVSc Veterinary Parasitology (Regular)

Mulugeta Melese
Ticks of Ruminants and equines in Anilemo district, Hadiya
zone, SNNPRS: Species diversity, usage and efficacy of
acaricides
Supervisor: Dr. Bersissa Kumsa
Said Mohammed
Tick infestation in cattle in three districts of Metekel zone,
Benishangul Gumuz Regional State. Ethiopia: Its
Epidemiology, control strategies and monetary impacts
Supervisor: Prof. Yacob Hailu
Geremew Haile
Major metacestodes of small ruminants slaughtered at
three selected export abattoirs in central Oromia:
Prevalence, cyst characterization, assessment of financial
losses and public awareness about metacestodes and risk
factors
Supervisor: Prof. Yacob Hailu
Tegegn Tesfaye
Bovine trypanosomosis: Parasitological prevalence,
vectorial density and trypanocidal drug utilization practices
in Tsetse suppression and Tsetse non-suppression areas of
South Omo zone, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Prof. Hagos Ashenafi

MVSc Veterinary Surgery (Regular)

Jiregna Dugassa
Case reports on common surgical procedures, techniques
and outcomes on domestic animals in and around Bishoftu
town, Ada’a district, East Shoa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abebe Fromsa

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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Chala Mohammed
Case report on major and minor surgical conditions
performed on different species of animals in and around
Bishoftu, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abebe Fromsa
Aklilu Desalegn
Various surgical procedures performed on different species
of animals: outcomes and complications
Supervisor: Dr. Yonas Tolosa and Dr. Abebe Fromsa
Mulugeta Kebomo
Various surgical treatment, outcomes and complications in
domestic animals in Bishoftu
Supervisor: Dr Yonas Tolosa

MVSc Veterinary Epidemiology Regular

Nato Hundessa
Serological and molecular epidemiology of cattle and pigs
in selected commercial farms and active outbreak areas
Supervisor: Dr. Teshale Sori and Dr. Fanos Tadesse
Tsega Berhe
A spatial distribution modeling of West Nile Fever vectors in
the Genus Culex in the Horn of Africa
Supervisor: Dr. Fufa Abunna and Dr. Samson Leta

Hawi Jaleta
Equine Histoplasmosis: validation of Histofarcin skin test
and invitro evaluation of effects selected medicinal plants
on the growth inhibition of Histoplasma capsulatum var
farciminosum
Supervisor: Dr. Teshale Sori and Prof. Gobena Ameni
Megarsa Bedasa
Detection of Rift Valley Fever Virus from mosquito vectors
and mosquito distribution model based Rift Valley Fever
risk mapping
Supervisor: Dr. Haileleul Negussie

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MSc Animal Production (Regular)

Kedir Gena
Study on inputs and management systems of crossbred
dairy cows in and around Adama
Supervisor: Dr. Ashenafi Mengistu and Dr. Belete S
Teshale Fekadu
Assessment of sheep and goat meat production in Yabelo
and loss of organ condemnation and food safety in Modjo
retail meat shops and export abattoir
Supervisor: Dr. Gebeyehu Goshu, Dr Fanta Desisa
Eyob Tagesse
Morphological characterization of Indigenous chickens and
their production system in Silti, Dalocha and Wulbareg Silti
zone, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Gebeyehu Goshu
Kidist Mersha
Improving low quality forage by insiling with wet distiller
grain
Supervisor: Dr. Ashenafi Mengistu and Dr Belete S
Kidist Mersha
Improving low quality forage by insiling with wet distiller
grain
Supervisor: Dr. Ashenafi Mengistu, Dr Belete S
Sisay Weiso
Quantification of the level of Aflatoxin contamination in
dairy and beef compound feed and feed ingredients in
Bishoftu and Adama districts
Supervisor: Dr Ashenafi Mengistu, Dr Fanos Tadesse
Alemayehu Amare
Food quality and safety risks along commercial broiler value
chain
Supervisor: Dr Gebeyehu Goshu, Dr Gezahegn Mamo

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MVSc Veterinary Public Health (Regular)

Endalu Mulatu
Occurrence of Salmonella in cattle feces, carcass, meat at
Butcher shop and diarrheic patient stool, Adama, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Kebede Amenu and Hika Waktole
Kaseech Amdihun
Milk container sanitation regime using smoke of burning
woods: perceived roles and effects on microbial load of
fermented raw milk product in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Kebede Amenu
Munera Ahmednur
Antimicrobial use and antimicrobial susceptibility of E. coli,
Salmonella and S. aureus in dairy farm and their public
health impact in central Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Fanta Desisa and Takele Beyene
Teferi Shibru
Investigation of the public health significance of Cysticercus
bovis and Hydatid cyst and knowledge, attitude and
practices of Butchers on meat Hygiene in Yem special
district Abattoir, SNNPRS, Western Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Fanta Desisa
Oda Gizaw
Molecular detection of West Nile Virus in mosquito vectors
and assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices
regarding control and prevention of mosquitoes in selected
areas of Ethiopian rift valley
Supervisor: Dr. Kebede Aemu, Dr. Haileleul Negussie

MVSc Veterinary Obstertrics & Gynecology

(Regular)

Abriham Kebede
Evaluation of frozen semen produced at National Artificial
Insemination center using integrated semen analysis
system and field assessment of semen quality
Supervisor: Prof. Alemayehu Lemma,
Prof. Fekadu Regassa
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Abiy Shimeles
Comparison of frozen semen from two extenders and early
pregnancy detection using ultrasonography, rapid test and
P4 analysis
Supervisor: Prof. Alemayehu Lemma
Addise Ambilo
Options for Estrus synchronization in crossbred dairy cattle:
emphasis on conception rate to insemination on estrus or
synchronized ovulation, East Shoa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Tilaye Demissie,
Prof. Alemayehu Lemma
Mehari Teklu
Measurement of electrical resistance of vaginal mucus,
follicular diameter and serum progesterone level for oestrus
detection in dairy cattle
Supervisor: Dr. Tefera Yilma,
Prof. Alemayehu Lemma

MSc Animal Physiology (Regular)

Negash Desta
Determination of serum immunoglobulin G concentration in
lamb and goat kid, Afar National Regional State, Awash
Fentale, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Kibeb Legesse, Dr. Nigatu Kebede

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College of Perfroming & Visual Arts

Fine Arts

Berhan Asmamaw Asrat

‘‘Uncertain Journey’’
Advisor: Behailu Bezabih (Ass. Prof)
Fikadu Demisse Tessema
‘‘In and Out’
Advisor: Behailu Bezabih (Ass. Prof)
Naod Kiflu W/semayate
‘‘False Consciousneu’’
Advisor: Elzabet W/ Giorgis (Ass Prof)
Nasra Mustofa Mohammed
‘‘African Muslim Women’’
Advisor: Bekele Mekonnen (Ass. Prof)

Film Producation

Abreham Dires Agegnehu

‘‘Qine (ቅኔ)’’
Advisor: Dawit Lakew
Daniel Beyene Abebe
‘‘ የራስ ጥላ’’
Advisor: Abebe Ketsela
Daniel Tadesse Yadeta
‘‘Yebakene Meiraf’’
Advisor: Abebe Ketsela
Esayas Tadesse Teka
‘‘Qebd (ቀብድ) Debt’’
Advisor: Tadious Odissu
Habtamu G/hiwot Afework
‘‘The Mob’’
Advisor: Tadious Odissu
Samrawit Tedros Tesfaslassie
‘‘The Choice’’
Advisor: Dawit Lakew
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Tewodros Beyene Mesfin

‘‘Beyond the Womb’’
Advisor: Tadious Odissu
Tewodros Tetemke Negash
‘‘አብረን እንሙት’’
Advisor: Dawit Lakew
Yonas Belay Abebe
‘‘The Sheep’’
Advisor: Dawit Lakew
Zewdu Linger Tamir
‘‘Aba Kostir’’
Advisor: Tadious Odissu

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Addis Ababa Institute of Technology

(AAiT)
School of Mechanica Enginering
PhD in Mechanical Thermal
Tilahun Nigussie Gemechu
CFD based desugbed optimization, fabrication & testing
of A micro hydro pelton turbine
Dr.Eng, Edessa Dirbsa & Prof, Abrham Engeda

PhD in Industrial Engineering

Gezahegn Tesfaye Dadi
Innovation capability development process for firm
innovaiveness and capacity utilization: case study in
Ethiopia footwear firms
Prof. Daniel Kitaw
Haileluel Mamo Hailemelekot
Maintenance of Machinery and Equipmemt strategy
selection and framework development: case study in
Ethiopia sugar industries
Prof. Daniel Kitaw
Merertu Wakuma Rundassa
Enhancing competitiveness of Ethiopian Textile and apparel
industry through integrated global value chain"
Prof. Daniel Kitaw

School of Chemical Engineering

PhD in Environmental Engineering
Mulugeta Yima Tsegaye
Water quality assessement using optimal multi-objective
waste-load allocation approach: the case of little Akakai
River
Dr.Ing.Zebene Kiflie
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Amare Shibru Kerga

Assessment and modeling of surface water quality
dynamics in Awash River basin, Ethiopia.
Dr.Ing.Zebene Kiflie

PhD in Process Engineering

Hanna Berhanu Lemma

Characterization Valorization & optimization of
Enset/Ensete ventricosum/fibers for paper pulp production
Dr.ing. Zebene Kiflie

PhD in Food Engineering

Yoseph Legesse Assefa

Process Optimization & Quality Characterization of Tef Flour
for the industrialManufacturing of injera
Dr.Eng.Shimelis Admassu
Debebe Worku Dadi
Microencapsulated nutraceutical products development and
Medicinal values of moringa stenopetala leaves extract
Dr.Eng.Shimelis Admassu
Helen Weldemicahel Woldeselasie

MSc in Environmental Engineering

Tsegakiros Fantay Hailu
Characterization the potential of Drinking Water hardness
using peanut hull adsorbent in case of Mekelle City
Dr.Ing.Zebene Kiflie
Arega Getaneh Moges
Evaluating potential of Suphe soil as a coagulating agent in
Primary treatment of assella malt factory wastewater
Dr.Abubeker Yimam
Tsegay G/medhin Khishen
Textile studge based bricks production from hawassa
industrial park zero liquid discharge facility
Dr.Shimelis Kebede

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Yeayneabeba Tadesse Mamo

Co- pelletization of torrefied cotton stalk and coffee husk as
an alteranative energy source for cement pyroprocessing
Dr.Shimelis Kebede
Demeke Fantaw Tegegne
Water quality analysis and pollution prevention options of
lake ziway, around ziway city
Dr.Ing.Zebene Kiflie
Selam Masresha Tefera
Evaluation of sugarcane straw derived biochar for the
remediation of chromium & Nickel contaminated soil
Dr.Abubeker Yimam
Blen Tadesse Siyum
Chromium (III) removal from aqueous solution using
modifed moring oleifera seedpod as bio-adsorbent
Dr.Shegaw Ahmed
Etsegenet Worku Haile
Removal of organic matter & nutrients from grey water
using activated carbon of corn cob as adsorbent; the case
of SPA service enterprise (Filwoha) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Dr.Zebene Kiflie
Belete Derib Woldeab
Evaluation fharacterization & management of naturally
offurring raioactive materials & disused radioactive waste in
water & soil samples
Dr.Abubeker Yimam
Solomon Zeleke abebe
Characterization and optimization of volcanic ash blending
with Portland cement for property enhancement of
concrete
Dr.Hundessa Dessalegn
Tigist Zegeye Kassahun
Optimization and Upgrading of Biogas from Brewery Waste
for Boiler
Prof. Belay W/Yes

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MSc in Process Engineering

Yared Abate Dejen
Extraction & optimization of Oil from sesame seed by using
n-hexane solvent
Dr.Ing. Berhanu Assefa
Ali Hassen Ali
Simulation and Modeling of syngas production via glycerol
dry reforming using aspen plus
Dr.Hundessa Dessalegn
Abdulkerim Oumer Mohammed
Production of capsaicin from chili pepper using
experimental work and process simulation
Dr.Abubeker Yimam
Dagne Abetie Gessesse
Particle Production from Maize Cob
Dr. Abubeker Yimam
Birhan Gebreegziabher Gebregiorgis
The assessment of peanut shell and chat as alternative
energy source for cement industry
Dr. Shimelis Kebede
Getachew Chane Melesse
Production and characterization of oil from brassica nigra
seeds using the solvent extraction method
Dr. Abubeker Yimam
Yemane Gebremedihn Hailu
Synthesis and characterization of iron nanoparticles using
eucalyptus (eucalyptus globulus) for the removal of lead
from aqueous solution
Dr. Anuradha Jabessa
Melkamu Mulu Biresaw
Production & Characterization of red wine from banana by
using saccharomyces cerevisiae
Prof. Belay Woldeyes
Shimelis Mekonnen Tadesse
Utilization of high density polyethylene plastic wastes for
the prodution of terrazzo tiles composite
Dr.Beteley Tekola

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Biniyam Beza Wakjira

Characterization & clarification of molasses from different
sourses to produce bakery yeast
Prof. Eduardo O

MSc in Food Engineering

Teklu Chalchisa Tolesa
Product development & characterization of pineapple jan &
utilization of its peel for vinegar production
Mr. Adamu Zegeye
Fikirte Eshetu Agedi
Extraction of pectin from citron (citrus medica) & its
utilization in jan making
Dr.Shimelis Admassu
Mesay Abera Nigussie
Effect of process condition on soymilk storage stability
Mr.Adamu Zegeye
Dawit Leja Dola
Product development & evaluation of fermented hot pepper
(capsicum annuum L) data
Dr.Shimelis Admassu

MSc in Leather Engineering

Wondwosen Mamuye Filate

Improvement of color matching variations in dyeing
operation: The case of dress gloving leather
Dr.Ing Berhanu Assefa

MSc in Biochemical Engineering

Fatuma Abiyu Bidaro

Extraction of lectin from banana for detection of
giycoconjugates
Dr.shimelis Admassu

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School of Civil Engineering

PhD in Hydraulic Engineering

Haileyesus Belay Lakew

Evaluation of Global Water Recourse Data products for
local water management application in the upper blue nile
basin in Ethiopian
Dr.Semu Ayalew
Fikru Fentaw Abera
Planning & operation of Hydropower reservoir in tekeze
basin considering hydrological variability & climate change
Dr.Dereje Hailu
Alemu Osore Aga
Modeling Sediment Yield, Transport and Deposition in the
data scarce Region of Ethiopian Rift Valley Lake basin
Dr.Beyou Chane

MSc in Hydraulic Engineering

Melka Lemma Chankeli

Sediment Yield Estimation using SWAT, case study of upper
Awash Basin Ethiopia
Dr.Yenesew Mengiste
Zerihun Abiyu Degefa
Haydrulic Performance modeling & improvements of water
supply distribution systems
Dr.Geremew Sahilu
Endale Molla Habte
Run off modeling using soil & water assessment tool
(SWAT) in Akaki watershed Ethiopia
Ato Fitsum Teshome
Solomon Bokassa Chala
Development of Intensity Duration frequency 4-station in
Addis Ababa
Ato Johny Girma

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Tigist Desta Asefa

Assessment of rural water supply system: the case of
homacho-sogido water supply project
Ato Zerihun Getaneh
Belay Gedamu Gishen
Hydraulic Modeling & performance evaluation of
distribution system for gelchet sarite multi village water
supply
Dr.Daniel F/selasie
Alemayehu Serbessa Godana
Performance Evaluation of Irrigation system (Welenchity
Surface Irrigation Scheme)
Dr.Daniel F/selasie
Yidenek Hailemariam Riffo
Urban storm water run off modeling (A case study of Nifas-
silk lafto subcity lebu area)
Dr.Daniel F/selasie
Rebuma Wakesa Hirpha
Understanding Metrological aspects of starting and
cessation of RF on upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
Dr.Belete Berhanu
Hawi Gudeta Keneni
Aquifer property evaluations and sensitivity analysis of
akaki well field, central Ethiopia
Dr. Assie Kemal
Zinabie Mekonnen Taye
Performance evaluation of small-scale irrigation scheme: a
case study of golina small-scale irrigation, north wollo,
Ethiopia
Dr.Daniel F/Silassie
Dawit Bekele Alemu
Performance evaluation of gutin town water supply
distribution system
Mr.Belete Lakew
Ashebir Tesfaye Debelo
Impact of Drawdown speed on slope stability of tendaho
dam under static & pseudo static earthquke loading
condition
Dr.Assie Kemal
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Melaku Teshome Kelecha

Seepage analysis of kessem dam using seep/W
Dr.Daniel F/sela
Imran Ahmed Getahun
Investigation on causes of failure of cross drainge
structure: case study on ayekele River Bridge, near konso
town
Dr.Yilma Seleshi
Kidist Ketema
Sustainable storm water management implementing best
management practice in JEMO Addis Ababa (A case study
in urban stormwater management)
Dr.Geremew Sahilu
Hawi Adicho Kebebe
Investigating the effect of scouring on Hydraulic
performance of river cross drainage structure case study of
Ginchi Awash bridge
Dr.Yilma Seleshi
Gezahegn Hailemariam Getachew
Optimization analysis of water supply distribution
Dr.Meberate Taffesse
Getachew Rabo Kumissa
Simulation of runoff under the past impacts of land use
land cover & future climate change (Case study of anger
sub basin)
Dr.Dereje Hailu
Kidest Ayalew Yimer
Numerical groundwater flow modeling of the gerado river
catchment
Dr.Mebruke Mohammed
Behailu Tsegaye Gebresemayat
Performance evalution of the bridges with respect to thei
Hydrological & Hydraulics design on actual field
obesercation & evaluation Techniques (case study of jomo
river & arenku river bridges)
Dr.Daniel F/silassie

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Alemu Belay Tekaw

Hydrological modeling for the impacts of land use/land
cover change for Akaki river catchment
Dr.Dereje Hailu
Betelihem Zemen Beyene
Evaluating the Hydraulic performance of Water supply
distribution system, the case of belay-Zeleke subs Systems,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ato Yenesew Menegesete
Engidayenesh Shiferaw Nigat
Dam breach modeling and down stream risk analysis
Dr.Assie Kemal
Ebisa Abiram Dilgasa
Arjo Didessa Reservoir Water Evaluation & Allocation
System
Dr.Dereje Hailu
Samuel Chaka Mesekle
Assesement of Hydraulic performance of Gravity Water
Supply Sustem (The case og Likimse-Abela Water supply
system)
Dr.Geremew Sahilu
Dawit Lenjiso Edo
Modeling of sediment yield at kesem dam and identifying
soil and water conservation measures
Dr.Yenesew Mengiste
Yonas Deresu Terefe
Hydrologic and Hydraulic Adequacy Assessment of
Drainage structures in bila town
Dr.Dereje Hailu
Hadush Fiseha Yohannse
Dam Breach analysis and emergency action plan: Case
study on Mhtsab Azmati Dam
Dr.Assie Kemal
Frehiwot Derbe Abay
Ground Water quality mapping using GIS a case of Awash
Fentale & Amibara districts of Afar region Ethiopia
Dr.Yenesew Mengiste

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Yared Buruk Tedla

Estimation of catchment sediment yield using SWAT model:
A case of Gidabo Dam, Rift Valley, Ethiopia.
Dr.Yenesew Mengiste
Ephrem Getachew Shiferaw
Assessment of surface water potential in data scarce river
basin in Ethiopia: (case of wabi shebele river basin)
Dr.Belete Berhanu
Woldetensay Sidelil Zeleke
Estimation of sediment yield to chacha dam reservoir (Case
study, upper Abbay basin Ethiopian)
Dr.Dereje Hailu
Melkam Hailesilassie Manayeh
Sprinkler Irrigation Desigh for police University College
Dr.Daneal F/Silassie
Frehiwot Derbe Abay
Ground Water quality mapping using GIS a case of Awash
Fentale & Amibara districts of Afar region Ethiopia
Dr.Yenesew Mengiste
Yared Buruk Tedla
Estimation of catchment sediment yield using SWAT model:
A case of Gidabo Dam, Rift Valley, Ethiopia.
Dr.Yenesew Mengiste
Ephrem Getachew Shiferaw
Assessment of surface water potential in data scarce river
basin in Ethiopia: (case of wabi shebele river basin)
Dr.Belete Berhanu
Woldetensay Sidelil Zeleke
Estimation of sediment yield to chacha dam reservoir (Case
study, upper Abbay basin Ethiopian)
Dr.Dereje Hailu
Melkam Hailesilassie Manayeh
Sprinkler Irrigation Desigh for police University College
Dr.Daneal F/Silassie

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MSc in Construction Engineering

Michael Birhanu Feyessa

A guide to improve building commissioning in Ethiopian
construction case studies on selected public institution
projects in Addis Ababa
Prof.Abebe Dinku
Fitsum Gebru Gebremeskel
Bid Evaluation process on non-residential public building
project, a case study on selected public building in A.A
Prof.Abebe Dinku
Gebremedhn Gebregiorgs Gebrehiwot
Evaluating Labor productivity of form work activity in
practice from ongoing projects in Addis Ababa
Dr.Abraham Assefa
Abel Tezera Geleta
Insurance coverage Disputes in the Ethiopia construction
Industry, A case study
Prof.Abebe Dinku
Dawit Belay Gebremicael
Impacts of value engineering related practices in Ethiopia
federal road projects
Prof.Abebe Dinku
Shemsu Dendir Endashaw
Study on potential cost reduction mechanisms in 20/80
condominium buiilding projects in Addis Ababa
Prof.Abebe Dinku
Derebe Worku Tiruneh
Study on planning and scheduling of CBE HQ building
construction
Dr.Abrham Assefa
Biniyam Asefa Ayana
Assessment of quality management practices of Ethiopian
Contractors focused on building construction projects
Prof.Abebe Dinku
Biniyam Shetie Tegegne
Study on prouction of decorative concrete with recycled
crushed glass
Prof.Abebe Dinku
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Gobitu Tekle Haile

Study on compressed cement and lime stabilized soil block
as an alternative wall making material
Prof.Abebe Dinku
Solomon Molla Shumiye
Impacts of contracts securities on selected domestic road
construction contractors
Prof.Abebe Dinku
Ameha Zewde Lemma
The Effect of birr devaluation on public building
construction cas study on sub-city office building projects in
Addis Ababa
Dr.Abraham Assefa
Girma Gabtemariam Goshu
An lnvestigation to the leadreship styles of construction
managers in Ethiopia
Prof. Abebe Dinku
Abeje Ashagrie Zerihun
Steel & concrete composite structure as an alternative
building construction materian & its application on high rise
building construction in Ethiopia
Dr. Esayas G/youhannes
Kwizera Arnaud Arnaud
A factor model to predict the construction labor productivity
for building construction: A case study of Meles Zenawi
Leadership academy construction project
Dr.Abraham Assefa
Animut Arega Zewdie
Assessing the cause of failure of small medium and micro
enterprise (SMME) construction companies in Addis Ababa
Dr.Abraham Assefa
Animut Arega Zewdie
Assessing the cause of failure of small medium and micro
enterprise (SMME) construction companies in Addis Ababa
Dr.Abraham Assefa

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MSc in Geotechnical Engineering

Anteneh Geremew Wagaye

Deformation Characteristics of deep excavation supported
by continuous pilewall on soils commonly found in Addis
Ababa
Dr.Henock Fikire
Hlina Belachew Azeref
Evaluating Bearing Capacity of layered soil using finite
element analysis software
Dr.Henock Fikire
Betsegaw Degefe Agazh
Evaluation of Slope Stability Analysis by finite element
methods & finite difference methods
Dr.Samuel Tadese
Girum Kidane Abate
Analyisis of slop failures in Mugher Area
Dr.Samuel Tadese
Mahlet Bimrew Admasu
Developing Correlation Equation between DCP and CBR for
local sub grade Materials
Ato Ermias Geneye
Abdulkerem Mussa Mohammed
Correlation of CBR with soil index properties
Dr.Asrat Worku
Obsi Negesse Debissa
Correlation of Compression index value with atterberg limit
of soils
Mr.Ermiyas Geneye
Yonas Tesfay Gebremicael
Simulation of oedometer test using finite element method
Dr. Henok Fikre
Ekram Anwar Hussen
Stabilization of soil block masonry with pumiciite from
Adame, Boku area soil
Dr.Samuel Tadese

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Desta Berhane Gebremariam

Investigation on improving the geotechnical properties of
black cotton soil by blending with pumice
Dr.Henock Fikire
Beza Tesfu Bekele
A comparative study of beams on elastic foundation using
available subgrade models
Dr.Asrat Worku
Fsaha Kiros Zerabruk
Investigating the load sharing behaviour of piled raft with
pile tips on hard strata using finite element method
Dr.Henock Fikire
Meron Assefa Zegeye
The effect of vetiveria Zizanioides (Vetiver Grass) on
stability of slopes
Dr. Henok Fikre
Samrawit Kassa Mekonnen
Risk Analysis of Embankment Dam Settlement Case study
of Kesem Dam
Dr.Henock Fikire
Tigist Alemayehu Wassie
Numerical investigations on the behavior of single pile in
clay for vertical loading
Dr.Henock Fikire
Saba Mesfin Aytenffisu
Investigation of Index Properties and Swelling potential of
expansive soils in lege Tafo Area
Dr. Samuel Tadese
Anteneh Hailemariam
Extensive condition survey on damage of retaining walls
behing expansive soil in Addis Ababa
Dr.Henock Fikire
Getachew Petros Gebre
2D presentation of soil profiles from geotechnical
investigation data using malab
Ato Tewodros Gemechu

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Hanna Samuel Tadesse

Correlation between standard penetration test and
unconfined compressive strength of metu soil
Dr.Samuel Tadese
Mahider Mamo Rabdo
Assessment of piled raft foundation for high-rise buildings
under vertical load in Addis Ababa: The case of Bib,
Zemen, & united banks headquarter buildings
Dr.Henock Fikire
Anteneh Hailemariam
Extensive condition survey on damage of retaining walls
behing expansive soil in Addis Ababa
Dr.Henock Fikire
Getachew Petros Gebre
2D presentation of soil profiles from geotechnical
investigation data using malab
Ato Tewodros Gemechu
Hanna Samuel Tadesse
Correlation between standard penetration test and
unconfined compressive strength of metu soil
Dr.Samuel Tadese
Mahider Mamo Rabdo
Assessment of piled raft foundation for high-rise buildings
under vertical load in Addis Ababa: The case of Bib,
Zemen, & united banks headquarter buildings
Dr.Henock Fikire

MSc in Railway Systems Engineering

Endale Tekle Mankisa

Ground Anchor Design, Construction & Testing (Literature
Review)
Mr.Ameyu Temesgen
Abreham Demisie Beyena
Analysis of Railway Track stiffness Variation
Mr.Mequanint Mulugeta

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Adane Lemma Wakeyo

Analysis of the influence of ballast ballast flying & its
counter measure
Dr.Henok Firkre
Michael Mahary Gebresillase
Optimization of Railway turnout Geometry case study of
Sebeta Meiso Railway Line
Mr.Abdulsetar Siraj
Tequamework Assefa Eddessa
Dynamic analysis for Railway Tunnel at Karakore
Dr.Henok Fikre
Enderase Nahusenay Ambelu
Design and construction consideration for Railway tracks on
expansive soilsL case study Addis Ababa light Railway
Mr. Matias Kabtamu
Habtamu Assefa Tsegay
Determining the utilization of Capacity for Addis Ababa
Light Railway transit
Mr.Biniyam Ayalew
Ivan Nyakana
Numerical simulation and analysis of reilway tunnel
deformation and supporting system a case of Awash
Kombolcha-Hara Gebeya Railway project (Tunnel-T07)
Dr.Im So Been
Habtamu Assefa Tsegay
Determining the utilization of Capacity for Addis Ababa
Light Railway transit
Mr.Biniyam Ayalew
Kawiso Benard
Evaluation of ballast fouling causs, rate and scheduling of
appropriate maintenancee )at Dire Dawa site)
Dr.Tensay Gebremedhin
Ayantu Mitiku Dabessa
Effect of concrete sleeper type and spacing on lateral
resistance of curved track
Dr.Esaya G/Yohannes

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Christine Nyakona
Harmonising pedestrians mobility at level crossing (the
case of sebatgna level crossing in Addis Ababa)
Dr.Bikila Teklu
Dancan Mwangi Muturi
A Study of crowding on light rail transit: a case study of
Addis Ababa light rail transit (AALRT)
Dr.Bikila Teklu
Haimanot Gashaw Alehegne
Assessment and evaluation of ballast fouling and its effect
on drainage performance of ballast: a case study in Addis -
Djibouti line
Dr.Tensay Gebremedhin
John Chrvsostom Niwamanya
Operation and maintenance cost analysis of railway track
super structure of Addis Ababa light rail transit (AALRT)
Dr.Abraham Assefa
Josepine Aguti
Feasibility studies of at-grade versus highway overpass rail-
road crossings. Case study of Addis Ababa light rail transit:
west line
Dr.Bikila Teklu
Joy Kirinda
Probabailistic risk assessment and prediction of delay in
conventional tunnelling
Dr.Abraham Assefa
Kajubi Enock
Flood Analysis and hydraulic competence assessment of the
existing railway drainage structures: a case study of ayat-
magenagna ligh rail route
Dr.Yilma Seleshi
Kiwanuka Moses
Flood analysis and hydraulic competence of drainage
structures along Addis Ababa light rail transit (A case study
of mesualekia- Nefas silk2 stretch)
Dr.Yilma Seleshi
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Mahamoud Ahmed Muhumed

Investigation of the cause and remedial method for failed
slope araound a railway tunnel portal. A case of Awash
kombolcha haraGebeya tunnel 09
Dr.Im So Been
Milki Feyissa Lemma
Developing new Expression for dynamic impact factor of
railway bridges
Dr.Abraham Assefa
Mwesige Bakole Deograclus
Performance of vulnerable railway bridge piers subjected to
vehicular impact loads. Case study.Addis Ababa light rail
transit
Dr.Bedilu Habte
Nudabamenye Theogene
Optimisation of concrete sleepers subjected to static and
impact lodings
Dr.Abraham Assefa
Wantono Francis
Fatigue life assessment of prestressed concrete sleepers: A
Case study of Ethio-Djibouti line
Dr.Abraham Assefa
Zzigwa Marvin
Plastic coating of ballast material as a mitigation measure
to ballast ffouling in order to sustain track performance
Dr.Tensay Gebremedhin
Catherin Atuheise
Rolling stock maintenance strategy selection by application
of the analytic network process algorithm
Dr.Daniel Tilahun
Bizimungu Gaspard
Vibration responses of the rail car under rail irregularities:
case of Addis Ababa light rail transit AALRT
Dr.Celestin Akundineza

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Lubaale Solomon Azarius

Design of a thermoelectric generator for harvesting brake
heat energy for a rail vehicl
Dr.Kamil Dino

MSc in Structural Engineering

Tedros Kiros Medhin

Experimental & analytical incestigation on sprial & circular
hoop confinement of concrete
Dr.Abraham Gebre
Tsega Hailu Shikur
Shear Strength of reinforced concrete beam-column joint
under cyclic loading.
Dr.Asnake Adamu
Addis Mehari Siltan
Prospects for Implementaing Multiple Circuit Spupporting
towers on high Voltage transmission line in Ethiopia
Dr.Shiferaw Taye
Belete Desale Shiferaw
Cost Evaluation of Structures Designed for different
ductility classes
Mr.Yisihak Gebre
Alazar Nigussie Wodajow
Strengthening of conrete columns by confining with Fiber
Reinforeced Polymer Wraps
Dr.Abraham Gebre
Henock Girma Teklehimanot
Study the degree of chacks & Treatment Measures at
Tuludemetu Condominium housing project through Visual
inspection
Ato Tadesse Chane
Omar Nega Ahmed
Assessment of Behavior Factor Recommended in EC8 for
Reinforced Concrete Planar Frame using Nonlinear Analysis
Dr.Adil Zekaria

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Bizuwork Abebe Amtachew

Dynamic analysis & Design of block type foundation to
machin vibration
Ato Tadesse Chane
Kidist Demmses Wolde
Deflection analysis of GFRP retrofitting of Reinforced
concrete beam using Energy Virational Method
Ato Birhanemeskel Engiliz
Dagmawi Girma Siyum
Parametric Assessment of the effect of Shear Deformation
in concrete shear wall with & without openings for lateral
action using simplified hand procedure
Dr.Adil Zekaria
Tenagnework Shumate Gedle
Effect of Shear wall area to floor area ratio on the seismic
response of reinforced concrete buildings
Dr.Adil Zekaria
Alehegn Wubamlak Aynalem
Interaction of Column Confinement and convrete grade on
load resistance of columns
Dr.Girma Zerayohannes
Simret Bayou Bogale
Investigation on the use of cables in Structural members as
a backup system
Dr.Adil Zekaria
Kinfu Hailu Woldemechael
Typical Design study on Advantage of Prestressing Precast
on Long span railway bridges
Mr.Firesenay Zerabiruk
Ashenafi Bereded Tessema
Assesment on Design of selected existing low rise bulding
in Addis Ababa of lateral loads
Ato Sadik Muzeyn
Mesfin Kebede Tafa
Design of prestressed tow-way & one way concrete slab
according to ACI code
Mr.Firesenay Zerabiruk

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Yitbarek Demeke Kifle

Analysis of simply sypported prestressed concrete beam
using excel spread sheet
Ato Asmerom W/gerima
Niguse Feye Haile
Assessment of wind load analysis formulas adopted in the
Design of aluminum glass curtain wall
Mr.Firesenay Zerabiruk
Benyam Ayalew Mengestie
Shape optimization of gravity dam by differential evoluation
algorithm
Ato Sadik Muzeyn
Linda Getachew Teka
Evaluation of reinforcement detailing in corner beam-
column joints
Dr.Ing. Girma Zerayohannes
Lidya Emmanuel Guteta
Control of restrained plastic shrinkage cracking using flax
fiber
Dr.Esayas G/youhannes
Solomon H/slassie kebedew
Effect on silt content on concrete strength
Dr. Esayas G/youhannes
Yayeh Walle Wagaw
Defect assessment of Addis Ababa Light rail transit track (a
case study from stadium to Atikilit tera
Ato Birhanemeskel Engiliz
Abenezer Negussile Boche
Enhancement of the flezural behavior of CFRP
strengthened RC beams in medium & low grade concrete
Dr.Ing. Girma Zerayohannes
Temesgen Abiy Abebe
Study on fluxural bucking curve for hot finished hollow
sections
Dr.Shiferaw Taye

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Hamza Ahmednur Hassen

Investigation of the critical angle of seismic incidence for
the seismic safety assessment of asymmetic reinforced
concrete building with re-entrnt corner plan configurations
Dr.Shiferaw Taye
Samuel Tilahun Asadew
Design Module for self-supporting steel latticed
communication towers
Dr.Shiferaw Taye
Tibabu Tesfaye Wetabgo
Bond behavior of steel-concrete connection of bases under
fatigue loading
Dr.Shiferaw Taye
Hirut Taye Teferi
Building stablity measures for reducing stability index in the
structural design of high-rise buildings (A case study)
Mr.Firesenay Zerabiruk
Mikiyas Dasa Gobe
A study of relationship between seismic provision &
progressive collapse resistance
Dr.Adil Zekaria
Wondwossen Kebede Kebelo
Comparative study of seismic provision of EBCS-8 & ESEN
1998-1-1 on equivalent lateral force analysis for reinforced
concrete moment resisting frame
Mr Yisak Gebre
Yohannes Yonas Haile
The effect of diaphragm discontinuity, mass & stiffness
irreguiarities for RC building under seismic force
Ato Sadik Muzeyn
Seblework Hailu Mengesha
Comparison of the approximate & exact second order
elastic analysis methods in relation with eurocode8's
interstorey draft sensitivity coefficient limit
Dr. Adil Zekaria

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Getahun Asres Belay

Evaluation of Behavior Factor Provision of ESEN for RC
Ductile regular & plan Irregular Building Structures using
nonlinear analysis
Dr.Ing. Girma Zerayohannes
Muluken Teshome Gebreyes
Pushover analysis of reinforced concrete structures (Case
study for 40/60 saving houses in Addis Ababa Ethiopia)
Mr. Birhanemesekel Englize
Mahmud Heyru Mohammed
Effect on Structural wall configuration on sesmic
performance of reinforced concrete buildings
Mr.Yisihak Gebre
Serkalem Argaw Tesema
Numerical somulation of moment and lateral load resisting
capacity of rectangular reinforced concrete column with
bundle bars
Dr.Bedilu Habte
Molaligne Nibret settegne
Effectiveness of Swimmer bars as shear reinforcement in
rectangular reinforced concrete beam under high cyclic
loading
Dr.Esayas G/youhannes
Abraham Mitiku Tessema
Effect of fines content on compressive strength of concrete
with crushed stone sand
Dr.Esayas G/youhannes
Samrawit Amsalu Demisse
A computer program for the analysis and design of
composite timber-steel floor joists considering local
buckling
Dr.Abraham Gebre
Mihret Moges Tefera
A study on the effect of prying action on the Tension
resistance of Beam-to-Column connections
Dr.Abraham Gebre

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Addisu Girma Belew

Effect of Confinement on interaction diagram of reinforced
concrete column
Dr.Girma Zerayohannes
Martha Bimrew Alemu
Performance evaluation of reinforced concrete bridges: A
case study on assessment of koka river bridge
Dr.Abraham Gebre
Hiwot Yeshitila Kidane
Geotextile Reinforcement possibility: The case of Ajima
Dam
Dr.Assie Kemal
Ferehad Shikura Zubere
Designing of underground rectangular reinforced concrete
water tank for Adama city Kibele 10
Ato Tadesse Chane
Elias Aklilu W/Michael
Early Age Thermal cracking tendency assessement mass
concrete (controlling temperature by pre cooling method
Dr.Esayas G/youhannes
Dawit Gebre Sahle
Investigation of effect of human-inducrd vibrations on
pedestrian cable bridges (A case study of selected
pedestrian cable bridge)
Dr.Adil Zekaria
Mekdes Ababu Wedaju
Topology optimization of trusses by different constraints
Ato Sadik Muzeyn
Addisu Girma Belew
Effect of Confinement on interaction diagram of reinforced
concrete column
Dr.Girma Zerayohannes
Martha Bimrew Alemu
Performance evaluation of reinforced concrete bridges: A
case study on assessment of koka river bridge
Dr.Abraham Gebre

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Hiwot Yeshitila Kidane

Geotextile Reinforcement possibility: The case of Ajima
Dam
Dr.Assie Kemal
Ferehad Shikura Zubere
Designing of underground rectangular reinforced concrete
water tank for Adama city Kibele 10
Ato Tadesse Chane
Elias Aklilu W/Michael
Early Age Thermal cracking tendency assessement mass
concrete (controlling temperature by pre cooling method
Dr.Esayas G/youhannes
Dawit Gebre Sahle
Investigation of effect of human-inducrd vibrations on
pedestrian cable bridges (A case study of selected
pedestrian cable bridge)
Dr.Adil Zekaria
Mekdes Ababu Wedaju
Topology optimization of trusses by different constraints
Ato Sadik Muzeyn
Yalew Assefa Waree
Optimized design of spherical dome with skylight (using
compatibility methods of analysis)
Dr.Bedilu Habte
Abdulkerim Muhdin Jabir
the effect of concrete cover on pure torsional resistance in
reinforced concrete beam: experimental investigation
Dr.Abraham Gebre

MSc in Road and transport Engineering

Haymanot Damisie Bereda

Evaluating international logistic systems in Ethiopia using
logistics and other performance indexes: the case of Ethio-
china trade relationship
Prof. Girma Gebresenbet

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Bereket Tesfaw Wasihun

Comparative study of flexible & composite pavement (A
case study on segment of Addis Ababa to Djibouti Road
Section)
Dr.Habtamu Melese
Tewodros Tesfu Essa
Investigating the Engineering properties of Black cotton soil
blended with guarry dust & portaland cement for road sub-
grade material
Dr.Almgena Alene
Rediet Firdu Geberetsadik
Comparison of alternative junction design for LRT grade
crossing
Dr.Bikila Teklu
Alemayehun Bekele Wakene
Assessment of Leather solid waste as partial replacement
of asphalt binder
Dr. Habtamu Melese
Abeje Getachew Gebremichael
Megenagna Smart Parking impact on Mobility and Safety
Mr.Abel Kebede
Behailu Wondafrash Metekia
Highway bridge approach performance the state of art
literature review
Ato Tewodros Nigatu
Senait Abraha Lemma
Assessment of urban transport mobility using trip
distribution methods: case study (Megenagna-leghar) Addis
Ababa
Mr. Yusuf Ahmed
Henok Yohanes Tegene
Modeling &evaluation of bicycle level of service for links
Prof.Girma Gebresenbet
Hiwot Mulugeta Demisee
Introducing the importance of highway rest area with
multiples facilities Case study on A.A Djibouti import export
corridor
Dr.Bikila Teklu

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Habtamu Chalachew Goshu

Excellent presentation & defense
Dr.Bikila Teklu
Gadisa Layo Mosisa
Analysis of Road traffic violations in Addis Ababa City (in
case of Arada Sub-city)
Dr.Getu Segni
Zeleke Damtie Almaw
Evaluation of rural Road traffic safety (A case study
bichena to debre work East Gojjam, Ethiopia)
Dr.Bikila Teklu
Mamaru Gashaw Kebede
The Effects of selected crash parameters & traffic volume
on crash frequency (the case of Bahirdar City, Ethiopia
Dr.Bikila Teklu
Gedefaye Geremew Yayeh
Determinats of Road traffic accident occurrences in Amhara
region (A case study from Debre Markos to injibara road
section)
Dr.Alemayehu Ambo
Yelewayiiker Teka Siwoya
Revenue forecasting model for Addis Adama Toll Road a
time series econometric approach
Ato Yonas Minalu
Tebarek Abdella Hassen
Laboratory evaluation of crushed concrete aggregate as
ubounded base and HMA surface courses
Dr.Bikila Teklu
Ibrahim Hamid Kelay
Effects of Hydrated lime as a filter on properties &
performance of mastics & Hot Mix Asphalt
Dr.Habtamu Melese
Frezer Eniyew Fitgu
Investigate the causes of pavement distresses & its
remedies (Case study: Dessie-Hayk Road Segment)
Dr.Alemayehu Ambo

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Sileshi Setito Sitotaw

Assessing socio-Economic impact of road Traffic congestion
in Addis Ababa City: Case of Megenagna to CMC
Dr.Bikila Teklu
Getnet Mequanint Bekele
Assessing Challenges and Opportunitites of Non-motorized
transpot in Bahir Dar City
Dr.Bikila Teklu
Michael Amare Mekonnen
Through traffic passenger car equivalents for selected
signalized intersections in Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Dr.Bikila Teklu
Getinet Abrham Abebe
Evaluation of the effect of traffic offenses on Road traffic
crashes in bahir Dar city, Ethiopia
Dr.Getu Segni
Amede Muhye Yimam
Developing road condition rating system for paved roads
(Case study Addis Ababa Mojo road)
Dr.Bikila Teklu
Tinsaye Tefera Yishak
Descriptive analysis of road traffic crashes caused by heavy
vehicle in Addis Ababa (Case study of kolfe keranio sub city
roads)
Dr.Getu Segni
Eskindir Zekios Bule
Investigation of the effect of roadway environments on
traffice safety in Addis Ababa a case of Nifas silk lafto sub
city
Dr.Bikila Teklu
Michael Amare Mekonnen
Through traffic passenger car equivalents for selected
signalized intersections in Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Dr.Bikila Teklu
Getinet Abrham Abebe
Evaluation of the effect of traffic offenses on Road traffic
crashes in bahir Dar city, Ethiopia
Dr.Getu Segni
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Amede Muhye Yimam

Developing road condition rating system for paved roads
(Case study Addis Ababa Mojo road)
Dr.Bikila Teklu
Tinsaye Tefera Yishak
Descriptive analysis of road traffic crashes caused by heavy
vehicle in Addis Ababa (Case study of kolfe keranio sub city
roads)
Dr.Getu Segni
Eskindir Zekios Bule
Investigation of the effect of roadway environments on
traffice safety in Addis Ababa a case of Nifas silk lafto sub
city
Dr.Bikila Teklu

MSc in Water Supply and Environmental

Engineering

Teamir Abraha Teklehaimanot

Sustainable urban drainage options for Mekelle city
Dr.Geremew Sahilu
Amsalu Alemu Abebe
Assessment of impacts of urbanization on surface water
quality, the case of Keha River, Gondar town, Ethiopia
Dr.Geremew Sahilu
Dawit Debebe Taye
Assessment of lead exposure & microbial contmination in
Addis Ababa kindergarten Schools Tap Water
Dr. Fiseha Behulu
Ashenafi Zinabie Gebru
Assessment performance of stormwater drainage system in
Alamata town
Dr.Geremew Sahilu
Abdu Biru Siragi
Assessment of stormwater drainage system in Assosa Town
Dr.Fiseha Behulu

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Sokate Aylate Gudeno

Investigating the efficacy of the indigenuous water
purification method using African spear plant case: Konso
Community
Dr.Alemtsehay Gebremeskel
Rezika Dafro Abagodu
Water supply system quality problems & its impact of
Agaro Town
Dr.Geremew Sahilu
Seifemicheal Molla Geta
Hydraulic Performance of Addis Ababa Water Distribution
Systems
Dr.Geremew Sahilu
Yitayal Asmare Asefa
Assessment of the Hydraulic performance of existing water
supply distribution system: A case study on finote-Selam
town, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Dr.Geremew Sahilu
Feven Melaku Eshetu
Evaluation of vertical subsurface flow constructed wetland
system for polluted river water treatment: a case study of
Akaki River source of urban agricultural in Addis Ababa
Dr.Alemtsehay Gebremeskel
Antonyos Wodajo Korabza
Assessment of Emdibir Town Water supply system in Cheha
Woreda, Gurage zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Dr.Geremew Sahilu
Rekike Hibistu Abate
Estimating the environmental water requirement of Lake
Abijata as a basis for ecosystem development
Dr.Belete Birhanu
Sunamawit Aweke Teferra
Performance Assessment of Horizontal Subsurface
constructed wetland for the treatment of winery
wastewater
Dr.Agizew Niguse

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Tesfa Aklilu Afework

Groundwater vulnerability and pollution risk assessment in
the case of upper Awash River basin
Dr.Assie Kemal
MSc in Geodesy & Geomatics Engineering
Mohammed Habtamu Seid
Urban Landscape Dynamics & its implication on land
surface temperature change; the case of Hawassa town &
surroundin area, Ethiopian
Dr.Berhan Gessese
Kemal Husen Ali
Remote sensing based microclimate change study in
clustered industrial areas of Addis Ababa City
Dr.Degefie Gessese
Abdi Ibrahim Mohammed
Vertical Accuracy assessment of open source digital
elevation model using GPS point & reference DEM over
Ethiopian A case study in Addis Ababa & Dire Dawa
Mr.Andinet Ashagire
Sintayehu Abie Diress
Lake Tana Volume monitoring by integrating in-situ &
satellite data
Dr.Tulu Besha
Ephrem Mulugeta Zeleke
Planimetric accuracy assessment of digital spatial data for
large scale planimetric mapping: the case study on Dire
Dawa City, Ethiopia
Mr.Andinet Ashagire
Adem Berihun Nuru
Assessment of potential groundwater zone using integrated
GIS & remote sensing techniques in Sekota wereda,
Northern Ethiopia
Dr.Ermiyas Teferi
Worku Mammo G/yohannes
Modelling of street address using multiple references
Geocoding & address point technique: a case study of Yeka
sub-city A.A Ethiopia

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Mr.Andinet Ashagire
Muluken Bisetegn Mengstie
GIS & remote sensing based malaria risk assessment &
mapping in Raya Kobo Woreda, North Wollo
Dr.Worku Zewdie
Kindu Mulu Worede
Evaluation of urban landscape dynamics & its impact on
agricultural land: the case of Gondor Town Ethiopia
Dr.Degefie Tibebe
Azeneg Eneyew Kebede
Horizontal Accuracy assessment of digital aerial photograph
in urban vadatre:the case of woreda 10, Gulelie Sub-City,
Mr.Andinet Ashagire
Tagase Eromo Leilago
Land use and land cover change detection analysis using
remote sensing and GIS
Dr.Worku Zewdie

School of Electrical and Computer Engineering

PhD in Computer Engineering

Fitsum Assamnew Andargie

Acceleration and Energy Reduction of object Detection on
mobile graphics processing unit.
Prof.Jonathan Rose

MSc in Control Engineering

Samuel Tamana Daka

Design and simulation of elevator DC motor drive with
cascaded position, speed and current control
Dr.Mengesha Mamo
Girmay Gebru Weleabzgi
Scada system for water supplay automation case study of
Axum town
Dr.Deareje Shiferaw

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Yabebal Adeyabeba
Non-linear adaptive control of hydro power generator
cooling system
Dr.Deareje Shiferaw
Daniel Arega
Design and compare adaptive neuro fuzzy inference system
(ANFIS) with gentic algorithm (GA) tuned PI controller for
speed control of IM drive
Dr.Deareje Shiferaw
Asmamaw Amesha Adasho
Optimal controller for steam boiler drums water level
control using neural network estimator and LQR
Dr.Deareje Shiferaw
Addisu Lemma Jiru
Linear induction motor vector control system based on
fuzzy logic control
Dr.Mengesha Mamo
Nigusu Teshome Tufa
Trajectory tracking control of mobile robot vaing adaptive
neuron-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS)
Dr.Deareje Shiferaw
HaJi Ali Abdella
DSP based fuzzy logic control of permanent magnet
synchronous motor
Dr.Mengesh Mamo
Rebira Etefa Ltika
Robust control of industrial boiler using quantitative
feedback theory
Dr.Deareje Shiferaw
Abermelek Molla Adal
Design of intelligent & Gubrid based MPPT controller for
photovoltaic water pumping system
Dr.Deareje Shiferaw
Girma Kassa Alitasb
Design & comparative Analysis of genetic algorithm tunes
fractional & integer order PI controllers with adaptive
neurofuzzy controller for speed control of indirect vector
controller induction motor
Dr.Deareje Shiferaw
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Berhanu Dagim Fullas

Dynamic modeling & active power control of Hydro power
plan using fuzzy logic controller; case of finchaha Hudro
Power plant
Dr.Mengesha Mamo
Haileselassie Gebrhiwot Tesfaye
Design & Simulation of Hybrid Photovoltaic, whind & fuel
cell distributed generation system for Yekatit 12 referral
Hospital Fuzzy based
Dr.Getachew Bekele
Chenenus Gelana Gutu
Multi-phase lnducation motor for electric vehicle
Dr.Mengesha Mamo
Adane Leul Bekele
An intelligent automatic generation control for a
Hydropower System
Dr.Deareje Shiferaw
Dawit Mezgebu Mengesha
Space Vector Based Fuzzy DTC (Direct torque control) of 3-
Phase induction Motor Drive
Dr.Mengesha Mamo
Alem Gebreziher Haile
Adaptive control of Multi-Layer Switched Reluctance motor
Dr.Mengesha Mamo

MSc in Power Engineering

Samuel Shawul Tessema

Fault Location Estimator Design for power distribution
system using artifical neural networks
Dr.Dereje Sheferaw
Yared Bekele Beyene
Study on impacts of distributed generation integration in
medium voltage radial distribution system case of Sebeta-
1 Substation
Dr.Getachew Bekele
Elias Nugus Tulu
Electrical energy audit at brother’s flour & biscuit factory
Dr.Getachew Bekele
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Mihret Desta Leta

Voltage & reactive power control for power loss
minimization of distribution networks case study-Sebeta
I substation outgoing feeder 02
Dr.Getachew Bekele
Yared Tafesse Gebreyes
Studies on voltage control of distribution substation using
staticvar compensator case study:
Addis Ababa Kality II Substation
Dr.Kiros Tesfaye
Haileselassie Gebrehiwot Tesfay
Design & Simulation of Hybird Photovoltaic, Wind & fuel
cell Distributed Generation System for Yekatit 12 Referral
Hospita (Fuzzy Based)
Dr.Getachew Bekele
Abrham Workie Abayneh
Studies on Transmission expansion planning case study:
Addis Ababa Transmission system
Prof. N.Psingh
Abiy Atakure Tekelehimanot
Stydues on application of FACTS devices to improve over
loading and unbalanced power system operating conditions
on Ethiopian grid
Prof. N.Psingh
Abebaw Yakew Mengistu
Study of power transfer capability and voltage stability
improvement using static VAR compensator
Dr.ing Getachew Biru
Mesfin Tsegaye Taddese
Study and Design of Multisource and Battery-free energy
harvesting architecture for AHM-aeronautics applications
Dr.ing Getachew Biru

MSc in Computer Engineering

Tiblets Kinfe Araya

Converage Planning of Digital Terrestrial Television
Broadcasting in Case of Addis Ababa
Dr.Ing Dereje Hailemariam
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Gebremedhn Gebregergs Gebemeskel

DNN-HMM Based isolated -word tigregna speech
recogintion system
Mr.Menore Tekeba
Abeto Alemu Kesito
Character Recognition of Biligual Amharic Engliish Printed
Documents
Mr.Menore Tekeba
Sintayehu Molla Gereme
Prediction of road travel time using neural network
Dr.Ing Getachew Alemu
Gebrearegay Kalayu Abraha
Machine Learning Approach for Morphological Analysis of
Tigrigna Language verbs
Dr.Getachew Alemu
Wogayehu Atilaw Menesha
Lung Nodule Detection from CT scans using DBN
Mr.Menore Tekeba
Haftom Aregawi Hagos
Weather forecasting using deep learning algorithm for the
Ethiopia context
Mr.Menore Tekeba
Mequanent Argaw Muluneh
Amharic Parts of Speech Tagger using neural word
embeddings as features
Dr.Surafel Lemma
Tegegn Kebebaw Yadate
Neural Network based malware and suspicious activities
detection system based on user activity
Dr.Getachew Alemu
Donayam Nega Benti
A low overheated Hardware extension for securing memory
Mr.Fitsum Assamnew

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MSc in Communication Engineering

Eyob Tadesse Tekish
Performance Comparision of Linearly & Circularly polarized
Micro strip antenna for L-Band
Prof.Mohammed A
Wudneh Alebign Asradew
Mobile Data Offloading using Wi-Fi for the case of Ethio
Telecom in Addis Ketema Area
Dr.Dereje Hailemariam
Seid Ahmed Muhye
Comparative Analysis of Non-Bling algorithms on the basis
of sidelobe level for smart antenna system
Dr.Murad R
Tesfay Haftu Kahsay
Performance analysis and evaluation of image
enhancement techniques for automatic fingerprint
recognition system using minutiae Extraction
Dr.Dereje Hailemariam
Birhanu Tesfaye Abera
Techno-economic analysis of manufacturing base station
antenna system in Ethiopia
Dr.Ephrem Teshale
Aga Bayou Bekele
Performance analysis of precoding techniques for 5G
massive MIMO and Wireless systems
Dr.Dereje Hailemariam
Belete Teshale Shai
Energy assessment & optimization is second generation
wireless access network, the case of ethio-telecom
Dr. Dereje H/mariam
Erena Keno Senbeta
Comparative analysis of Qos in MPLS and IP network for
broadband intelsat internet
Prof.Mohammed A
Milkias Hailu Habtemicael
Comparative analysis of blind spectrum sensing techniques
over channel
Dr.Murad R
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Graduates of 2018/2019 AY

Tewodros Mulugeta Ejigu

Asphalt pavement thickness estimation and Material
characterization
Dr.Ephrem Teshale
Yalemsew Abate Teffera
Compression of Amharic text using prediction by partial
match (PPM) context-modeling algorithm
Dr.Dereje Hailemariam

MSc in Microelectronic Engineering

Hagigat Aregawi Hagos

Study & Evaluation of multilayer PCB manufacturing
inaccuracies on manufacturing of circuit
Prof.Mohammed Abdo
Eyob Gedlie Lakew
Investigation of soft Neural Network Algorithm Implement
to Analogue Neural Electronics Devices
Dr.Getachew Alemu

MSc in Railway Engineering

Nurye Hassen Yessuf
Performance optimization of Train Dispatching support
system (Case of Ethiopia)
Mr.Abebe Teklu
Kidist Melaku Mengistu
Performance analysis of railway capacity of A.A ligh RAIL
transit
Mr. Birhanu Re'esom

MSc in Telecommunication Engineering

Mehadi Mohammed
Performance evaluation of unsupervised learning
techniques for enterprise toll fraud detection
Dr.Ephrem Teshale

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Tesfu Hagos Habtu

Traffic modeling using power consumption of base station:
the case of Ethio telecom
Dr.Dereje Hailemariam
Fikru Feleke Moges
Energy efficient virtual machine placement algorithms in
openstack neat
Dr.Surafel Lemma
Asrar Mohammed Seid
Secured and usable framework design for mobile financial
service
Dr.Murad Ridwan
Goytom Mebratu Gebrekidan
Improving existing VPN throrugh software defined
networking
Dr.Yakenzewd Negash
Zemene Markos Hagos
Optimal placement of controllers for the adoption of
software defined networking in the case of Ethio telecom
Dr. Ephrem Teshale
Yosef Abera Lammore
Spatio-temporal mobile data traffic modeling the case of
UMTS network in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Dr.Dereje Hailemariam
Birhane Welegabreal Teklehaimanot
Cloud adoption framework for small and medium-size
enterprises (SMEs) in Ethiopia
Dr.Fekade Getahun
Kahsu Hagos Reda
SIM-Box fraud detaction using data mining techniques the
case of ethio telecom
Dr.Ephrem Teshale
Asmelash Tesfay Belay
Neural network based 3g mobile sites fault prediction a
case study in Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Dr.Yihenew Wondie

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Alemtsehay Kebede Hailegnaw

An improved technique for Enterprise service bus data
transformation the case of ethio telecom
Dr.Mesfin Kifle
Kelem Birhane Gebregziabhar
Comparson of machine learning rechniques for intrusion
detection system
Mr.Henok Mulugeta
Tirufire Aberra Fulle
Performance evaluation of 6-sector site and small cell for
Addis Abebe UMTS deployment scenario
Dr.Beneyam Berhanu
Taddege Assefa Bayene
Investigation and optimization of electrical tilt and azimuth
for Addis Ababa LTE network
Dr.Beneyam Berhanu
Tarikua Worku W/michael
Short Message service fraud mitigation taxonomy the case
of ethio telecom
Dr. Mesfin Kifle
Selamawit Belete Kebede
A Framework for private cloud infrastructure monitoring
Dr. Mesfin Kifle
Seid Ahmed Endris
Managing cross-border network interference via game
theory-based spectrum sharing
Dr.Ephrem Teshale
Said Ahmed Said
Enhancing mobil banking service availability using machine
learning
Dr.Murad Ridwan
Dechassa Negash Fekadu
Techno-economic analysis of LTE deployment scenarios for
emerging city a case of Adama, Ethiopia
Dr. Beneyam Berhanu
Gizachew Hailegebriel Mako
Techno-economic investigation of LTE-Advanced
deployment for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Dr.Beneyam Berhanu
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Wubshet Abebe Tedla

Performance evaluation of server cluster loadalancing
algorithms using SDN open flow model
Dr.Yalemzewd Negash
Yohannes Belayneh Bekele
Sleep mode operation of optical networks for power
cinsumption minimization a case study of Ethio telecom
backbone optical transport network
Dr. Yalemzewd Negash
Abera Reesom Bisrat
Quality of experience evaluation for Addis Abebe UMTS
enterprise data customers
Dr. Beneyam Berhanu
Lake G/kidan H/mariam
Availability and maintainability analysis for mobile networks
in Addis Ababa
Dr. Yalemzewd Negash
Solomon Bekele Bahiru
Cell outage detection through density-based local outlier
data mining approach in case of Ethio telecon UMTS
network
Dr.Dereje Hailemariam

MSc in Energy Tecnology Engineering

Mekonnen Ayane Fayissa

Assessing Energy potential & Generation of Electricity from
Erta ale Lava Lake in Ethiopia
Dr.Wendwosen Bogale

Scool of Biomedical Engineering

MSc in Instrumentation and Imaging
Abel Belay Wossene
CT Based Lung cancer detection using spatially localized
integral transforms
Dr.Dawit Assefa Haile

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Zelalem Lema Gebru

Medical Equipment supply chain management system at
PFSA warehouse layout desigh and system software
development
Dr.Masreshaw Demelash
Bruhtesfa Mouhabew Alene
Automated Breast Cancer Detection Using Computer Aided
Diagnosis
Dr.Dawit Assefa Haile
Abiyou Semegnew
Web based Medical Equipment Mnagement system in seven
referral Hospitals
Dr.Masreshaw Demelash
Biruk Abrham Azene
Finite Element analysis of annulus fibrosus using a
multiscale approach
Dr.Dawit Assefa Haile
Azeb Tayework Eshete
Evaluation of energy potential from soliol medical wast of
Tikur Anbessa (Black Lion specialized Hospital)
Dr.Ing Wendwossen Bogale
Tewodros Endale Tefera
S-transform based medical image compression
Dr.Dawit Assefa Haile

School of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

MSc in Railway Engineering
Melkamu Ashenafi Gebeyehu
An Investigation on interaction b/n Rail Vehicle Dynamics &
Track alignment of AALRT
Mr.Habtamu Tikubet
Tsion Goa Mamo
Fatigue wears analysis & life predication of rail under dry &
lubricated wheel/rail contact condition
Mr.Habtamu Tikubet

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Hassen Mohammed Saliha

Prediction of rolling noise due to wheel/rail interaction
Mr.Tolossa Deberie
Mekdes Mekonnen Niguss
Analysis of Effect of Train Overload on Energy Consumption
of AALRT
Mr. Tolossa Deberie
Yehalem Ttesera Alamne
Assessment on Noise of Addis Ababa Light Rail Transit
Dr.Daniel Tilahun

MSc in Industrial Engineering

Yonas Fantahun Aboye
Minimization of Aircraft maintenance cost. Case in Ethiopian
Airlines Maintenance, repair & overhaul division
Dr.Gulelat Gatew
Hannan sherif Mohammed
Design of Experiments on UPVC pipe A case of Ethiopia
plastic industry
Dr.Mengist H/Mariam
Wubshet Mulatu Tirfie
Identification of Key success factors & Kaizen
implementation for sustainable development: (Case in
selected manufacturing industry in Addis Ababa
Dr. Ephrem Gidey
Jifara Mirkena Lemu
Labor productivity analysis and factor affecting Oromia
credit and saving Share Company
Dr.Ermial Tesfaye
Berihanu Negash Berhe
Innovation value chain for Ethiopian leather industry
Dr.Shewit W/gebriel
Mequanint Birhan Alem
Project risk management a case of Awash Kombolcha
Haragebeya railway construction project
Dr.Ermias Tesfaye

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Eyerusalem Mekasha Abebe

Maintenance management framework development for
food and beverage industry case study on Asku plc
Dr.Kassu Jilcha
Anwar Mohammed Abdurkadir
Enhancing Competitiveness through color forecasting
techniques for Ethiopian Fashion Industry
Dr.Netsanet Jote
Menbere Tilahun Birke
Enhancing Productivity of Mixed Model Assembly line in
Tikur Abbay shoe Share Company
Dr.Ermias Tesfaye
Berhe Syum Mebrahitu
Developing Reverse Logistics Model for Raya Brewery
Dr.Kassahun Yimer
Teklay Araya Zerabruk
Efficiency analysis & performance imporvement of botting
production line
Dr.Ermias Tesfaye
Selamawit Fekade Beri
Internal supply chain improvement via production modeling
for large scale poultry farms
Dr.Gulelat Gatew
Abdi Angerasa Galmessa
Labor productivity measurement & improvement case of
Ethiopin medium & large footwear industy
Dr.Ephrem Gidey
Selamawit Birara Tiku
Investigation of Kaizen event team success factors in
Kessem sugar factory
Dr.Ameha Mulugeta
Assegid Gebremariam Siwda
Occupational safety & health management system
development for Manufacturing company
Dr.Kassu Jilcha
Abiy Debebe Sime
Structural Design modeling and rollover stability analysis of
fourwheeler Bajaj
Prof.Ermias G/Kidan
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Sentayehu Wehibe Tadesse

Analysis of Supply chain performance measurement system
in Ethiopia: The case of selected shoe factories in Addis
Ababa
Dr.Mengist H/Mariam
Melat Solomon Abebe
A framework to enhance technonogy transfer for high rise
building contruction
Dr.Ermias Tesfaye
Tesfaye Bayeh Sintayehu
Productivity improvement through line balancing: case
studyy of Nazareth garment Share Company
Dr.Ermias Tesfaye
Abera Mekonta Nonno
Performance evaluation and optimization of supply chain
distribution of lubricant: case of total Ethiopia company
Prof. Daniel Kitaw
Mitiku Solomon Haile
Supply chain upstream integration through inbound
logistics : case kality meetal
Dr.Gulilat Gatew
Sintayehu Mamo Offiga
Enhancing manufacturing process through prioritizing total
productive maintenance pillars
Dr.Kassahun Yimer
Selamawit Gebreyohannes Shirtage
Manufacturing waste minimization through an integrated
lean six sigma with baldrige framework: (a case of NAS
food plc)
Dr.Kassu Jilcha
Beimnet Kinfe Asnake
Imporvement of forecasting practices in inventory: a case
of Ethiopian agriculture business corporation (EABC)
Dr.Gulelat Gatew
Gebremichael Negash Gebremariam
Investigation of root causes and impact of defective yarn
on spinning operation: a case of ayka Addis textile
Company
Dr.Kassu Jilcha
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MSc in Mechanical Design

Addisu Kidanemariam Tadese

Design & Analysis of Briguetting Machine:-Assembling The
three operation in One
Dr.-Ing Zewdu Abdi
Lemi Demissie Boset
Development of Minibus Internal Wall panel using Hybrid
sisal & false banana fiber reinforced expoxy composite
Dr.Daniel Tilalhun
Okelo Fekadu Roro
Investigation of microstructure & mechanical properties of
heat affected zone in manual arc welded mild steel
Dr.Daniel Tilalhun
Agegnehu Tamirat Tesfaye
Analysis on hydraulic Hammer toll by finite element
method
Dr.Daniel Tilalhun
Nebyat Yazachew Zerihun
& development of hybrid composite mono leaf spring for
lifan 1020 mini truck application
Dr.Daniel Tilalhun
Tsegaye Abay Trsema
Static Analysis of Kevlar/e-glass hybrid compsite lower
comtrol arm for light weight vehicle
Dr.Daniel Tilalhun
Tsiyon Simeneh Moges
Forced vibration analysis of cherry-100hp tractor transfer
case
Dr.Daniel Tilalhun
Henok Shiferaw Tegene
Design and development of self-prospered riding reapers
machine
Dr.Daniel Tilalhun
Tsegay Hagos Negash
Fatigue analysis of feeder table head shaft for application
of wonji-shoa sugar factory using ansys
Dr.Daniel Tilalhun
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Sura Keneni Tolasa

Analytical & Numerical analysis of adhesive joints for vehicl
application
Prof.Ermias G/kidan
Yared Getahun Zena
Numerical modeling of low velocity impact in GFRP-Woven
& GMT composites
Prof.Ermias G/kidan
Yared Getahun Zena
Numerical modeling of low velocity impact in GFRP-Woven
& GMT composites
Prof.Ermias G/kidan
Nikodmose Moges Gebre
Structural Design & simulation of lightweight formula SAE
Racing car
Prof.Ermias G/kidan
Yeshak Tefera Seyasebshewa
Design of lnjera processing machine
Dr.-ing Tamirat Tesfaye
Sitotaw Mengistie Mahtbu
Experimental fatigue behavior investigation of sisal
reinforced composite
Dr.Daniel Tilalhun

MSc in Mechanical Thermal

Geremew Nigussie Bedada
Simulation and Experimental approach for continuous
biochar production from flower waste
Dr-ing Wondowssen Bogale
Belachew Girma Tesemma
Design and Thermal energy analysis of sugarcane bagasse
dryer to improve Thermal efficiency of boiler of Ethiopian
sugar factory
Dr. Yilma Tadesse
Derese Degefa Juma
Performance analysis of small scale milk pasteurization
using solar Thermal energy
Dr-.ing Demiss Alemu
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Natnael Mesfin Derash

Waste heat recovery and utilaization from furnace flue gas
for drying Mold (The case of G-7 trading and industry
plc.
Dr.-ing Demiss Alemu
Tamrat Moges Gebrehiwot
Upgrading biogas for small scale electricity generation from
good waste, a case study of Addis Ababa university, main
campus
Dr-ing Wondowssen Bogale
Abdi Diriba Kerorsa
Design and performance analysis of small scale solar
absorption chiller for milk cooling system
Dr.-ing Demiss Alemu
Muluken Biadgelegn Wollele
Design and wxperimental investigation of solar cooker with
Thermal energy storage
Dr.Abdulkadir Aman
Kassa Dejene Legesse
Manufacturing & Experimental performance analysis of
micro hydro pelton turbine
Dr.-ing Edessa Dribssa
Esayas Habte Ekubatsion
Design & Performance analysis of small scale milk chiller by
using PV system
Dr.-ing Demiss Alemu
Getachew Tikue Tedla
Design & CAF analysis of Micro Kaplan Turibine Runner
Dr.-ing Edessa Dribssa
Mehiret Walga Weldemariam
Numerical analysis and optimization of electro
hydrodynamics corona pen pump
Dr.Yilma Tadesse
Moges Melkamu Mengistu
Design of solar powered air conditioner at Grand Ethiopia
Renaissance dam project site, plant office
Dr.Tesfaye Dama

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Sofiya Hussein Arshi

Improving energy efficiency of Akaki well-field submersible
pumps by implementing variable speed drive controller
Dr.-ing Edessa Dribssa
Gudea Wegissa Rebba
Design & development of a solar powered cooling system
to harness potable water from humid air (a case study in
semi-arid zones of Ethiopia
Dr.Abdulkadir Aman
Nathnael Bekele Adamu
Parametric study a diffuser for HAWT power augmentation
Dr.Ing Wondwossen Bogale

MSc in Energy Technology

Kuma Teru Rorisa
Production & quality characterization of fuel briquette
manufactured from Khat Waste at Dire Dawa Site
Dr.Solomon Kiros
Tarekegn Bekele Beyoro
Assessing the effectiveness, Adoption rate & technological
gaps of household biogas technologies in souther Ethiopia
the case of hadero tunto & Boloso sore woredas
Dr.Solomon Kiros

MSc in Material Enginering

Hailu Redae Huluf
Synthesis of high refractive index La2+doped BaTiO3
Nanoparticles for retroreflective application via water
assisted solid state reaction
Dr.Sintayehu Nibret
Asegid Tadess Bekele
Enhancing Mechanical properties of aluminum alloy
Dr.Sintayehu Nibret

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Ethiopian Institute of Water

Resources (EiWR)
PhD in Water Resources Engineering and
Management (WREM)
Specialization in Surface Water Management (SWM)
Dejene Sahlu Mekuria
Evaluation of Multi-satellite and Reanalysis Precipitation for
Water Resources and Environmental Management Over the
Upper Blue Nile Basin
Main Advisor: Dr. Semu A. Moges (Assoc. Professor)
Co-Advisors: Prof. Emmanouil N. Anagnostiu
Dr. Dereje Hailu Asfaw (Assoc. Professor)
Yonas Girma Abebe
Impact of Climate and Land Use/Land Cover Change on the
Hydrology of Lake Hawassa Watershed Watershed (Central
Ethiopian Rift)
Main Advisor: Prof. Tenalem Ayenew
Co-Advisor: Dr. Menberu Bitew (Assoc. Professor)

MSc in Water Resources Engineering and

Management (WREM)
Specialization in Surface Water Management (SWM)
Asrat Ayele Alato
Detection and Quantification of the Impact of Land
Use/Land Cover Change on Hydrology and Water
Resources in Wabe Watershed
Main Advisor: Dr. Zeleke Agide (Assis. Professor)
Co- Advisor: Mr. Yonas Girma
Daniel Berhanu Afrasso
Performance of bias correction methods in downscaling
precipitation and temperature for hydrological impact study
in Lake Tana Basin
Main Advisor: Dr. Meron Teferi (Assist Professor)
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Co-Advisor: Dr. Tena Alamirew (Assist Professor)

Engida Nigussie Wube
Impacts of Land Use Land Cover Change on Hydrology of
Erer River Sub Basin, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Elias Tedla Shiferaw (Assist Professor)
Galma Godana Dida
Analyzing Impact of Climate and Land Use-Cover Changes
on the Hydrologic Regime: The Case of Tekeze River Basin,
Ethiopia
Major Advisor: Dr. Elias Tedla (Assist Professor)
Co-Advisor: Dr. Taye Alemayehu (Assist Professor)
Jemal Seid Endris
Frequency Analysis and Risk Assessment for Borkena
Watershed
Advisor: Dr. Zeleke Agide (Assistant Professor)
Kedir Hassen Mohammed
Run-off Modeling and Sediment Yield Management, the
Case of Dechatu River, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Main Advisor: Dr. Tena Alamirew (Assist Professor)
Co-Advisor: Dr. Dangenet Sultan (Assist Professor)
Masresha Ashenafi Kidea
Evaluation of Satellite Rainfall Products through Rainfall-
Runoff Modeling Over Upper Tekeze Atbara River Basin
Advisor: Dr. Elias Tedla (Assistant Professor)
Moti Girma Gemechu
Analyzing Water Productivity for Sugarcane; the Case of
Finchaa Sugar Estate, Blue Nile Basin Ethiopia
Main Advisor: Dr. Taye Alemayehu (Assist Professor)
Co-Advisors: Dr. Zeleke Agide (Assist Professor)
Mr. Yonas Girma, Mr.Yoseph Chernet
Samual Bekele Shinie
Application of a Satellite Based Rainfall-Runoff Model:in
Upper Omo-Gibe Basin to simulate the extreme flood event
at Omorate
Advisor: Dr. Elias Tedla (Assist Professor)
Rahel Gezahegn Abate
Adaptive Options to improve the Climate Change Impact on
Water Availability and Crop Yields
Main Advisor: Dr. Tena Alamirew (Assist Professor)
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Co-Advisor: Dr. Ermias Teferi (Assist Professor)

Yared Worku Desta
Blue-Green Water Dynamics of South Omo Flood Plain and
its Implication for Transboundary Water Cooperation
between the Riparian States
Main Advisor: Dr. Tena Alamirew (Assist Professor)
Co-Advisor: Dr. Taye Alemayehu (Assist Professor)
Zufan Samuel Teshome
Hydrological Impact of Spatio-Temporal Land Use
Dynamics in Guder Sub-basin, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Tekalign Ayele (Assist Professor)

Specialization in Ground Water Management (GWM)

Seife Negash Asfaw

Groundwater Supply-Demand Management Under Arid and
Varying Hydro-ecosystem Conditions, the Case of Afdera
Watershed, Ethiopia
Main Advisor: Dr. Taye Alemayehu (Assist Professor)
Co-Advisor: Mr. Engida Zemedagegnehu

Specialization in Irrigation Water Management (IWM)

Yemesrach Wubalem Alamerew

Multi Criteria Analysis for Prioritizing Water Saving Option
in Case of Fentale Irrigation Scheme, Awash River Basin
Main Advisor: Dr. Zeleke Agide (Assist Professor)
Co-Advisor: Dr. -Ing. Geremew Sahilu (Assist Prof.)
Yeshi Asaye Zerfu
Appraisal of Irrigation Efficiency and Water Productivity
Case of Zabe Small Scale Irrigation Scheme, Omo-Gibe
River Basin
Main Advisor: Dr. Zeleke Agide (Assist Professor)
Co-Advisor: Dr. Azage Gebreyohannes (Assist Prof.)

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PhD in Water and Health (WaHe)

Specialization in Water and Public Health (WPH)

Abraham Geremew Gawo

Household Water Treatment Using Chlorinebased Products
And The Role Of Health Extension Workers In Kersa Health
And Demographic Surveillance Site, Eastern Ethiopia
Main Advisor: Dr. Bezatu Mengistie (Asso. Prof.)
Co-Advisors: Prof. Esayas Alemayehu
Dr. -Ing. Geremew Sahilu (Assist Prof.)
Dr. Jonathan Mellor (Assist Prof.)
Dr. Daniele S. Latnagne (Assist Prof.)
Getachew Kabew Mekonnen
Acute diarrhea and impact of hygiene promotion
intervention among under five year children at refugee
camps in Gambella Region, Western Ethiopia
Main Advisor: Dr. Bezatu Mengistie (Asso Prof.)
Co-Advisors: Dr. -Ing Geremew Sahilu (Assist Prof.)
Dr. Worku Legesse (Asso. Prof.)
Dr. Helmut Kloos (Asso Prof.)
Meskerem Girma Tegegn
Effects of Seasonal Variability on Bacteriological Water
Quality and Childhood Diarrhea, and its Associated Factors
in West Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia
Main Advisor: Dr. Tesfaye Gobena (Asso. Professor)
Co-Advisors: Dr. Girmay Medhin (Asso. Professor)
Prof. Janvier Gasana
Dr. Kedir Teji (Assist. Professor)
Tigist Wubshet Zewde
Microcystins in Water, Algal Seston and Tissues of Fish
Species from Koka Reservoir and Lake Hora-Arsedi
(Ethiopia): A Potential Threat to Public Health
Main Advisor: Dr. Demeke Kifle (Asso. Prof.)
Co-Advisor: Dr. Zenebe Tadesse (Asso. Prof.)

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Specialization in Water and Wastewater Treatment

(WWWT)

Agegnehu Alemu Wondimagegn

Potential of Local Substrates and Plant Species for an
Integrated Treatment of Chromium Containing Tanner
Wastewater Using Constructed Wetland Systems, Bahir
Dar, Ethiopia
Main Advisor: Prof. Brook Lemma
Co - Advisor: Dr. Nigus Gabiye (Assist. Professor)
Jemal Fito Nure
Treatment of blended sugar industry and ethanol distillery
wastewater through the integration of anaerobic digestion
with adsorption
Main Advisor: Dr.-Ing.Nurelegne Tefera (Asst Prof)
Co- Advisors: Dr. Seyoum Leta (Asso Prof.)
Prof. Stijn Van Hulle
Kenatu Angassa Wakuma
Developing and optimization of pilot scale horizontal
subsurface flow constructed wetland (HSSFCW) system to
treat municipal wastewater in Ethiopia: Case study of Addis
Ababa
Main Advisor: Dr. Seyoum Leta (Asso Professor)
Co - Advisor: Dr. Worku Legesse (Asso Professor)
Simachew Dires Tiruneh
Hospital Wastewater Treatment through Subsurface Flow
Constructed Wetland Systems
Main Advisor: Dr. Tarekegn Berhanu (Assist Prof)
Co - Advisor: Prof. Argaw Ambelu
Dr. -Ing Geremew Sahilu (Assist Prof)

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Institute for Peace and Security

Studies (IPSS)

PhD in Peace and Security Studies

HAILEYESUS MULUKEN
State-Religion and Inter-Religious Interactions in Post
1991 Ethiopia: The case of Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Prof. Habtamu Wondimu

MA Peace and Security Studies (Regular)

Achamyeleh Mulatu Hailu

The Republic of South Sudan:
The Civil war and the Challenges and opportunities of the
Peace Process from 2015-2018
Supervisor: Dr. Fana Gebrsenbet
Adonias Adugna Beyene
Rapprochement between and Eritrea: Its Implication for
the Peace and Security of the Horn of Africa
Supervisor: Dr.Yonas Adaye
Alem Tufa Wordoffa
Public Trust in Judicial System of Ethiopia and its
Implication for Peace Building: The case of Federal
Supreme Government
Supervisor: Dr. Yonas Adaye
Alex Birhanu Mulugeta
Expansion of Floriculture Illegitimate l and Exclusion and its
Impact on livelihood and identity of Local People: The case
of Holeta area, Oromia Region.
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Gebremichael
Asmare Zelelew Amibie
Road Traffic Accident and Implication on Human Security:
The case of Sendafa Beke-Town of Oromia National
Regional State
Supervisor: Dr. Daniel Gebreegzabiher

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Betremussie Getinet Abie

Chinese Investment in Ethiopia and its
Implication to Environmental Security:
The case of Eastern Industry Zone
Supervisor: Dr. Yonas Adaye
Dagnaw Kebede Terefe
Exploring Individuals lived experience of forgiveness:in
Ethiopia and its implications to community peace Building
Supervisor: Dr. Yonas Adaye
Endale Nigussie Zewdie
Return migrants and their Economic Security:
The case of Jamma Woreda, Amhara Regional State.
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Gebremichael
Fikerete Abejew Seife
The Role of Ethiopia in Peace Building in the Horn of Africa:
Implications for Regional Integration
Supervisor: Dr. Kidane Kiros
Gatwech Wuor Diew
The South Sudenes Refugees influx to Ethiopia
and it’s in its impact on built communities:
The case of Gambella Regional State.
Supervisor: Dr. Daniel Gebreegzabih
Habtamu Eshetu Tenkolu
Community Policy and its role in Promoting Human
Security:
The case of Dire Dawa a City Administration
Supervisor: Dr. Daniel Gebreegzabiher
Kahsay Gebru Sahile
Health Security of Street Children in Ethiopia:
The case Study of Kirkos Sub City of Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Ahmed Hussen
Kassa Asrat Waldtsadik
Water use Competition and Conflict among
Local Actors around Lake Ziway, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Fana Gebresenbet
Latkuoth Lual Diew
Ethnic Identity and Conflict in Gambella Regional State:
The Quest for Peace Building
Supervisor: Dr. Fana Gebresenbet
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Mesele Gebrekorkos Gebremeskel

No War-No Peace Situation between Ethiopia and Eritrea:
Ethiopian and Eritrean Peoples Perspectives in the Border
areas of the Central Zone of Tigray
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Gebremichael
Ojulu Opegn Okongo
Indigenous Conflict Resolution among anywaa Community:
The case Study of Gambella Regional State
Supervisor: Dr. Mercy Fekadu
Oumer Abdi Yousuf
Community Participation in Security sector Governance in
Post 1991 Ethiopia: The case of Dire Dawa Police
Commission
Supervisor: Dr. Mercy Fekadu.
Walelign Kifle Jaguba
Indigenous Mechanisms to Conflict Resolution:
The case of Wolaitta, Southern Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Ahmed Hussen
Wondwessen Taye Abebe
The role of State actors in conflict management and
transformation: The case of legato to legadad town in
Oromiya Regional State.
Supervisor: Dr. Mercy Fekadu

Executive Master’s in Managing Peace and

Security in Africa

Aisha Abdulshi
Ending the Boko Harma Insurgency:
Strengthening the Soft and Hard Mitigation Measures
Supervisor: Dr. Anouar Boukhars
Albert Aseh Apum Samah
Negotiation within the Context of Irredentism and Counter
power in Cameroon: Reviewing the Anglophone Problem,
1961-2018
Supervisor: Prof. Charles Ukeje

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Aragaw Tilahun
The Ethio-Eritrea Rapprochement and its Implications to
the Horn of Africa
Supervisor: Prof. Habtamu Wondimu
Awo Hassan
Relief and Recovery in Post-Conflict Setting:
The example of Djibouti’s Ali Addeh Refugee Camp
Supervisor: Dr. Martha Mutisi
Birhanu Jula Gelalcha
Managing the Root causes of violent protest in Oromoia
Region, Ethiopia”
Supervisor: Prof. Charles Ukeje
Dessalegn Asfaw
The Effectiveness of Early Warning and Early Response
Systems in Ethiopia: The case of the Directorate General of
Conflict Early Warning and Sustainable Solutions at the
Ministry of peace.
Supervisor: Dr. Yonas Adaye
Esaka Deus Ndege
The Role of Eminent personalities and Sitting Presidents in
Mediation: The case of Burundi 1996-2000
Supervisor: Prof. Joao Gomes
Francis Xavier Rwego
Evaluation of legal and Adhoc Frameworks
In Investigating Cross-Border Organized Crimes:
The case of July 2010 Kampala Bombings
Supervisor: Dr. Anouar Boukhars
Gatkuoth Chuol
The Role of Religious leaders in the Reconciliation
Process in South Sudan
Supervisor: Dr. Kidane Kiros
Gotomo Anderson
An assessment of the Impact of Mediator
outcome(s): The case of Liberia and ECOWAS Mediation
Supervisor: Prof. Joao Gomes
Helen Hailu
Critical analysis of the Agreement on the Resolution
of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (ARCSS)
Supervisor: Dr. Yonas Adaye
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Hintsa Weldejeworgis
An Evaluation of the Achievement and Challenges
of Ethiopian Peace Keeper’s Competency in South Sudan
(UNMISS)
Supervisor: Dr. Yonas Adaye
Jestina M. Mukoko
An assessment of Trauma Copying Mechanisms:
Case of Ward 9 in Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North,
Zimbabwe
Supervisor: Dr. Martha Mutisi
Ledet Teka
Can Conflict Prevention be considered as a role for
the envisaged African Union Humanitarian Agency?
Supervisor: Dr. Martha Mutisi
Leopold Tonguenoma Bonkoungou
The mediation Processes of Burkina Faso in West Africa:
Lessons Learned with Regard to Peaceful Settlement of
Disputes
Supervisor: Dr. Joao Gomes Porto
Luc U. Ngaruye
Preventing Recurrent Conflicts in Africa:
Reflections on the Manipulation of Ethnic identities
In North Kivu Province of Democratic Republic of the
Congo
Supervisor: Dr. Yonas Adaye
Mable Chawinga
Assessing the Methods of Electoral Violence Prevention in
Africa: Malawi as a case Study
Supervisor: Dr. Anouar Boukhars
Nega Kassa
The Potential Role of GERD (Grand Ethiopian Renaissance
Dam) in reversing the Likely conflict between Ethiopia and
Egypt on River Nile Sharing
Supervisor: Prof. Charles Ukeje
Nouhoum Sangare
Bridging the Gap between Early Warning and Early
Response in Africa
Supervisor: Prof. Ulf Engel

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Sebsibe Duba
Regional Geopolitical Rivalry in the Horn of Africa:
Opportunity and Security Threat for Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Gebremichael
Zerihun Degu
The Role of the inter Religious Council in Peace Building in
Ethiopia: The case of Jimma Zone
Supervisor: Dr. Tigist Yeshiwas
Zewdu Kiros
Women’s participation in UN Peacekeeping:
The case of Ethiopian National Defense Force
Supervisor: Dr. Tigist Yeshiwas

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IT Doctoral Program
Information Systems

Yonas Hagos Tesfaselassie

E-learning Systems Success Model (ESSM): Case of
Ethiopian Higher Education Institutions
Principal Advisor: Prof. Monica Garfield
Co-Advisors: Dr. Salehu Anteneh

Language Technology

Getachew Mamo Wegari

Morphological Analysis Using Suffix-Sequences Based
Machine Learning Approach
Principal Advisor: Prof. Massimo Melucci
Co-Advisor: Dr. Solomon Teferra
Michael Melese Woldeyohannis
Amharic Speech to English Text Translation
Principal Advisor: Prof. Laurent Besacier
Co-Advisor: Dr Million Meshesha

IP Networking and Mobile Internet

Dawit Kifle Djote

Improving Information Dissemination in Unstructured
Networks Based on Topological Indexes
Principal Advisor: Prof. Gabriele Gianini
Co-Advisors: Dr. Mulugeta Libsie
Ketema Adere Gemeda
An Evolutionary Cluster-Game Approach for Multi-Class
WSNs in Non-collaborative Settings
Principal Advisor: Prof. Gabriele Gianini
Co-Advisors: Dr. Mulugeta Libsie

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