Kebede Legesse Kabeta (Associate Professor of Physics)
The College of Natural and Computational Sciences acts the main foundation of sciences and research center at Wollega University. Formed in 1999 E.C. in Nekemte, Ethiopia, the college is committed to developing scientific knowledge, promoting innovations and solving critical socio economic problems in western Ethiopia and beyond. Functioning as an academic center of excellence provides high quality education, training, and research and extension services in natural and computational sciences. It has a key role to play in the enhancement of regional capacity in natural resource development, green technology, mathematical modeling, and STEM education.
Provision of high quality undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs that prepare scientific leaders, researchers and technical professionals in eight major fields of sciences. Problem solving research in natural products, environmental clean-up, bio-resources utilization, material sciences, and applied quantitative statistics.
Utilization of laboratory skills and knowledge in the community through special STEM training, teachers upgrading, and outreach programs.Creation of industry linkage with governmental organizations and research institutions for technology transfer. To emerge as a leading regional and national center of excellence for natural and computational science education, research and technology transfer services.