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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:
Teaching food technology and process engineering |
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Bsc in Food and Biochemical Technology Advanced Diploma In Food Technology Phone number: +251938995707 E-mail: Institutional E-mail:
Name: Gete Girma Gurmu Qualification: Masters holder phone number : 09 86 63 20 42 E-mail: institutionalemail:
Name: GUDETA SHUMA DAKA Qualification: Lecturer Research area: Food Technology/ Sciences, Food Quality and Safety, Food Packaging Phone: +251912644743 Email: Institutional:
Full Name: Lelise Asefa Haile Current Position: Lecturer Department: Food Engineering University: Wallaga University College / Faculty: Engineering Technology Phone Number: +251-927670523 Emails: - Personal: Institutional:
Full Name: Hawine Assefa Geneti Current Position: Lecturer Department: Food Engineering MSc in Food Technology Phone Number: +251923293838 Email:
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Habtamu Fekadu (PhD) Associate Professor of Food Science and Nutrition Collage of Engineering and Technology, Department of Food Engineering, Wollega University Main Compus Personal Email: Institutional E-mail: Cell phone: +251917036925 ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4261-1374 Web of Science Research ID: U-7342-2019 Research Gate ID: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Habtamu-Fekadu-Gemede Google Scholar ID: https://scholar.google.com/citations?pli=1&authuser=2&user=9J1-tkoAAAAJ
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Assistant Prof. of Nutrition (MSc., PhD) Phone: +251 - 911715806 Email:
Name: Lemi Gudeta Abdisa Qualification : Msc in Food Technology Contact address: phone: 0912114127 Email:
Name:Kehulum Getaneh Zewude Current Position: Lecturer Department: Food Engineering Phone Number: +251-923-557248 Emails:
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Mr. Boru Asefa Mosissa
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PROJECT NAME_1: Reduction of post-harvest losses of selected agricultural produce in enhancing rural livelihood and food security in West Oromia - A case in Sweet Potato. Prepared and delived by: Wondu Garoma (PhD), Boru (MSc.), and Ayele (MSc.) Jointly Commissioned by:
Place: Wayu Tuka Woreda, East Wollega Period: 2022 Status: Successfully completed PROJECT NAME_2: Building Household-scale Chimney Solar Dryer from locally available resources aimed to improve post-harvest handling of agricultural produce in rural community Prepared and delivered by: Wondu Garoma (PhD, Assist. Prof. of Nutrition and Food Hygiene) * Boru Assefa (MSc, Lecture in Food Technology) Ayele Rafera (MSc, Lecturer in Food Science and Technology) Jointly Commissioned by:
Bako Agricultural Mechanization Center Place: Wayu Tuka Woreda, East Wollega Period: 2022 Status: Successfully completed PROJECT NAME_3: NUTRITION PROGRAM AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS PROJECT (Nutrition support in the first 1000days – matters most!) Theme: Supplemental Nutrition Program and Health Care Services for Low Income Pregnant and Postpartum Woman, Infants and Young Children ≤ 2 Years of Age. Prepared by: Dr. Wondu Garoma (PhD, Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Assistant Professor) Mr. Lemessa Aseffa (MPH, Reproductive Health, Assistant Professor) Dr. Temesgen Tilahun (MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Associate Professor) Dr. Tesfaye Shibiru (MD, Pediatrics, Assistant Professor) Mr. Kefeyalew Muleta (MSc, Human Nutrition) Mr. Tadesse Tolossa (MPH, Epidemiology, Lecturer) Mr. Ebisa Turi (MPH, Reproductive Health, Lecturer) Mr. Eba Abdisa (MSc, Integrated Clinical and Community Mental Health, Assistant Professor) To be Commissioned by:
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Status: Not approved (on hold)
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Background information of Food Engineering department The ever-increasing population in the developing countries like Ethiopia coupled with postharvest losses, consumers’ demand for better quality, safe, shelf-stable and convenience foods has called for innovative food Engineering. In Ethiopia, much attention is given by the government on primary agricultural productivity to insure food security and industrialize raw material both for export and newly emerging domestic processors. A three-year study curriculum was designed in Food and Bio process Technology program in 2001E.C with three academic staffs and eighteen students were admitted and graduated with BSc degree in Food and Bio process Technology in 2003 E.C. For the second time in 2004E.C, the program was nationally harmonized and upgrade to five-year study named as Bachelor of Science degree in Food Technology and Process Engineering. With the help of Engineering Capacity Building Program (ecbp), the program was nationally harmonized and modified to five years study level and named as BSc in Food Engineering since 20015 E.C. This curriculum is competency based and incorporate engineering courses which improves the quality of its graduates on practice based education to address the need of the industry. Its development is crucial to meet national growth plan focused on agriculture processing development policy of the country. Thus, the Food Engineering Program at Wallaga University Institute of Technology has to play its share of responsibility in agro-processing sector. The food processors and standardization authorities’ demands potential Food Engineering graduate professionals to effectively put their effort for the country’s economic growth. In response to meeting such demand, food engineering has gained so much importance & needs to be attended that economists and policy makers look for a tremendous boost in the GTP of our country. |
Thus Wollega University is training professionals in Food Engineering program for the country and for the world in general whose economy is agro-based and endowed with unexploited indigenous technology
Student Demographics
- Undergraduate (BSc) Program
- Graduates (2017 E.C, all modalities): 113+
- Active students (all modalities): 229+
- Postgraduate (MSc) Program
- Graduates (2017 E.C, all modalities): 8+
- Active students (all modalities): 25+
Ongoing Collaboration:
- Cybersecurity partnership with Eagle’s Eye Cyber Security Solutions, Ottawa, Canada.
Future Plans:
- Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare.
- Developing Natural Language Processing (NLP) applications for under-resourced languages.
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OBSA GILO WAKUMA (PhD) Dr. Obsa has contributed to academia as an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science. His academic journey is marked by a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Patna, with his thesis focused on "Deep Learning Approaches for Efficient Domain Adaptation." Areas of research interest Dr. Obsa's research spans a broad range of AI domains, including machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), and cybersecurity. Email : Phone no: +251935069789 Google scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=5638qy4AAAAJ ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9562-8129 Dr.Etana Fekadu Email: / Whatapp: +251949082657 Personal website: Etana Fikadu Official Website Research gate: Etana Fikadu Dinsa- researchgate Mr.Gadefa Adugna Tamene Areas of interest: AI Email: Phone No: 0910409914
Mr.Adisalem Ganfure Qualification: MSc in computer Science Areas of interest: Email:
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Mrs.Sena Mosisa
Areas of interest: cybersecurity Email: Phone No: 0993547807 Mrs.Meti Kebeba Areas of interest: Email:
MR.Lemesa Gerba Areas of interest: LLM/AI/NLP Email: Phone No: 0917044816 Mr.Debelo Negeri Areas of interest: AI(Machine learning, Deep Learning) Data Science, NLP etc. Email: Phone No: +251921831718 Mr.Tariku Birhanu Qualification: MSc in computer Science Email: Mr.Tadele Debisa Qualification: MSc in computer Science Email: |
Academic qualification 
Research interest: Artificial Intelligence
Qualification: MSc in computer Science 
Qualification: MSc in computer Science 
Qualification: MSc in computer Science 
Qualification: MSc in Software Engineering 
Qualification: MSc in computer Science
The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology was established at Wollega University in 1999 E.C. In 2002 E.C., the Computer Science and Information Technology programs were separated into distinct departments. Since then, the Department of Computer Science has been operating independently.
The Computer Science program began at the undergraduate (BSc) level and has since produced many skilled professionals. Our graduates are highly demanded in teaching, research, industry, and entrepreneurship, particularly in today’s technology-driven era. The number of students enrolling in our department continues to grow significantly, reflecting the strong interest in the field.
In 2007 E.C., the MSc program in Computer Science was launched, creating valuable opportunities for both the community and university staff. Scholars from various universities have joined and benefited from the program to this day.
Our department focuses on cutting-edge areas of technology such as Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Time Series Analysis, Deep Learning, and more. We also work closely with industry partners to address real-world problems through innovative solutions.
Vision
To be a center of excellence in Computer Science education, research, Community service, and innovation that produces globally competent graduates, advances knowledge, and drives technological solutions for societal transformation.
Mission
- To provide high-quality teaching and learning in Computer Science that equips students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
- To conduct cutting-edge research in emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Cybersecurity, and related fields.
- To foster innovation and entrepreneurship by engaging students and staff in solving real-world problems through technology.
- To build strong collaborations with industries, academic institutions, and communities for knowledge exchange and capacity building.
- To develop professionals with ethical values, leadership qualities, and a commitment to serving society.
Programs and admission information
Programs Offered in Computer Science
1. Undergraduate (BSc) Program
- Regular Modality: 4 years
- Weekend Modality: 5 years
- Extension Modality: 5 years
2. Postgraduate (MSc) Program
- Regular Modality: 2 years
- Weekend Modality: 3 years