The Geology Department at Wallaga University, Gimbi Campus, has identified and submitted several relevant and practical research projects that align with local geological conditions, community needs, and the University’s applied science mission. As a future plan, the department aims to strengthen and expand these initiatives into long-term, multidisciplinary programs that contribute to regional development and scientific advancement. In collaboration with the Geological Survey of Ethiopia (GSE), the National Disaster Risk Management Commission (NDRMC), and the Ministry of Water and Energy, it seeks to establish a sustainable framework for data collection, analysis, and dissemination that supports both academic research and community based problem solving.

Future activities will focus on integrating student led fieldwork and laboratory research with national development priorities such as mineral resource exploration, landslide mitigation, and groundwater development. The department also plans to develop partnerships with international universities and research organizations to attract funding, access advanced technologies, and promote joint supervision of postgraduate research. Through these efforts, the Geology Department aspires to become a center of excellence in Applied Geosciences, providing practical solutions to geological and environmental challenges in Gimbi and its surroundings while fostering hands on education and sustainable regional development.

Wallaga University Gimbi Campus Geology department under Faculty of Natural and Environmental Science. Gimbi Campus has several faculties including Natural & Environmental Sciences. The program is designed to promote applied research in areas such as resource exploration, hydrogeology, environmental geology, and geo-hazard assessment.

The Geology Department plays a vital role in advancing knowledge about the Earth’s structure, composition, and dynamic processes. Through its well-designed academic programs, it equips students with both theoretical understanding and practical field experience in areas such as Mineral Exploration, Environmental Geology, Geological Mapping Geotechnical Studies, and Hydrogeology.

The department’s commitment to applied learning and research contributes significantly to sustainable natural resource management and disaster risk reduction. Its dedicated staff, modern teaching approach, and emphasis on hands on training make it a center of excellence in earth science education.

The admiration for the Geology Department stems from its continuous effort to inspire curiosity, promote innovation, and prepare future geoscientists who can address global and local environmental challenges with professionalism and integrity.

The Geology Program, established in 2017, is designed to provide students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in earth sciences. The program focuses on areas such as mineral and energy resource exploration, hydrogeology, environmental geology, and geo-hazard assessment.

Candidates seeking admission to the Geology Program are required to meet the university’s general entrance requirements for science disciplines. Admission is open to students who have successfully completed preparatory education in the Natural Science stream or hold equivalent qualifications recognized by the Ministry of Education.

The program offers a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Geology, with a strong emphasis on fieldwork, laboratory training, and applied research that address real-world geological challenges and support sustainable development

Institutional information

Many research projects were complted as of to date which include in the cases of crop production and procductivty, natural resoces conservation, soil and water resoucers managemen and corops gent improvemet.

On going research projects

1. Tomato gentic improvemet project
2. Root and tuber crops gentic improvemet procti

Initiated reserch project

Coffee gentic resouces conssrvation and improvemet

All academic and research facilities available within the college

The faculty has high quality professionals of academic huma resouces. In addition, it has research field and practical work demonstration sites. Basic proactical work materialas on equipments, smart claas rooms, fully falged computer loboratories and internet resource, Well organized library and digital materials repositories

Hierarchal organizational structure of Faculty of natural and Environmetal Science

Vision

I expect Wollega University Gimbi campus, Faculty of Natural and Environmetal Science to be the leading faculty being center of excellence in education in area of natural resources  conservation and utilization and aspires to be the leading higher educational institute being center of excellence in education and research in area of natural resouces and cultural value utilization.

Mission

Supporting the development endeavors of people by tackling the insistent problems by utilizing Natural resources and cultural values, through inculcating scientific knowledge and skills relevant to the country and assuring quality education

Jiregna Tasisa Dufera  (PhD) (Associate Professor of Plant Breeding)

Higher education institutions play a vital role in the development of a country by providing quality education. Their main task is to ensure the quality and relevance of education and to build capacity by producing qualified professionals.

By doing this, they have a great opportunity to play an irreplaceable role in rapidly transforming the agricultural-led economy, by focusing on the development of the science and technology sector, by conducting research that is of national and local importance, and by working with the community to solve key problems.

In general, higher education institutions should properly fulfill their mission of quality and relevance-based teaching, research, and community service.