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All detail information about Food Engineering programs

Food Engineering is an interdisciplinary in nature where the science, technology and engineering aspects of agricultural raw materials are treated, modified and converted into end products with technologically, functionally and nutritionally qualified features.

 The program is organized to address basic competencies, abilities and skills in: 

  • Food processing and engineering
  • Food Technology
  • Food chemistries and analysis
  • Food microbiology and safety
  • Engineering, Science and technology of various food commodities processing
  • Success supportive skills:- in language, computer, mathematics, humanities, economics and business  that adds credence to the quality of education  imparted to the students.

The Mission and vision of Food Engineering program

Mission

To produce competent professionals in Food Engineering. 

 To promote the sustainable processing and utilization of agricultural and natural resources in Ethiopia through teaching, research and outreach to the food industries and consumers in Ethiopia.

To disseminate technology based consultancy and community service

Vision

Aspires to be a prestigious program for the nation through excellence in Food Engineering 

Job career options

  •   Food  and agro Industry experts, plant managers
  •   Ministry of Agriculture  in food quality  assessment
  •   Ministry of health  in safety and  food nutrition
  •   International and national research institutes
  •   Government and non-government  organizations
  •   Food processing and Beverages
  •    As expert  in the Ethiopian  commodity exchange route
  •   Different companies and  agencies as private consultant
  •   Sugar and allied Industries
  •   Universities and Colleges
  •   NGO’s working in the food sectors

   Professional Positions

  •  Food Engineers Specialist
  •  Food  Process  Designer
  •  Food Technologist
  •  Food Machinery Designer and Developer
  •  Food Packaging & Storage specialist
  •  Research Technician
  •  Quality Assurance Technician
  •  Product Development Technologist
  •  Food safety  and quality control  specialist
  •  Applied Chemical Technician

Teaching food technology and process engineering  
     course  in universities and colleges

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Campuses

Main Campus (Nekemte)

Gimbi Campus(Faculty of Social Science and Humanity, Resource Mgmt. and Economics, Natural and Environmental Science , Business and Development )

Shambu Campus(Fuculty of Agriculture, Technology, Resource Mgmt. and Economics )