Mr. Asebe Oljira Geleta

Qualification: MSc

Specialization: Space Science

Academic rank: Lecturer and PhD Candidate

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Research Area/Interests

• Space Physics and radar science
• Magnetosphere and ionosphere dynamics
• Solar physics
• Data analysis from meteorological satellite
• GPS and COSMIC s satellite data interpretation.
• Astronomy and planetary science

Publication

1.Geleta, A. O., & Mengistu Tsidu, G. (2024). Ionospheric Response to Anomalous Geomagnetic Storm of 27 October 2021–05 November 2021. Pure and Applied Geophysics, 181(3), 895-918.

2.Oljira, A. (2023). A study of solar flares and geomagnetic storms impact on total electron content over high-latitude region during july-november 2021: The case of tromso station. Advances in Space Research, 72(9), 3868-3881.

1. Dugassa, T., Mezgebe, N., Habarulema, J. B., Habyarimana, V., & Oljira, A. (2023). Ionospheric response to the 23–31 August 2018 geomagnetic storm in the Europe-African longitude sector using multi-instrument observations. Advances in Space Research, 71(5), 2269-2287.
2. Mishra, P., Mishra, A. K., Oljira, A., & Pandey, J. P. (2024, February). Thermally Stimulated Luminescence in ZnSe: Ag and ZnSe:(Ag, Gd) Phosphors. In Macromolecular Symposia(Vol. 413, No. 1, p. 2200225).

Yonas Etafa Tasisa

Qualification: MSc.

Specialization: Material Science and Metallurgical Engineering

Academic rank: Lecturer, PhD. candidate

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Research area/Interest:

• Materials science and Nanotechnology
• Nanoscience and nanotechnology
• Tailored Nanomaterials and their potential application s
• Nano photonics
• Catalytic and Energy storage material synthesis and Characterizations

Optoelectronics

Publications

1. Tasisa, Y. E., Sarma, T. K., Krishnaraj, R., & Sarma, S. (2024). Band gap engineering of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles prepared via green route and its visible light driven for environmental remediation. Results in Chemistry, 11, 101850.
2. Tasisa, Y. E., Sarma, T. K., Sahu, T. K., & Krishnaraj, R. (2024). Phytosynthesis and characterization of tin-oxide nanoparticles (SnO2-NPs) from Croton macrostachyus leaf extract and its application under visible light photocatalytic activities. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 10780.
3. Tasisa, Y. E., Gunasekaran, M., Sarma, T. K., Krishnaraj, R., & Arivanandhan, M. (2025). Enhanced photocatalytic and electrochemical properties of green synthesized strontium doped titanium dioxide nanoparticles for dye removal and supercapacitor applications. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 10452.
4. Tasisa, Y. E., Gunasekaran, M., K.,& Krishnaraj, R., (2025). Sustainable Synthesis of Ca/Sr Co-Doped TiO₂ Nanoparticles: Impact on Morphology, Band Gap Reduction, Supercapacitor, and Visible-Light Photocatalytic Efficiency. Discover Applied Sciences, 7(4), 425.
5. Tasisa, Y. E., Muniappan, G., Krishnaraj, R., & Kena, S. (2025). Nanomaterials for Catalysis and Photocatalysis. In Exploring Nanomaterial Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications(pp. 61-78). IGI Global.
6. Etafa, Y., Elangovan, S., Legesse, K., & Chewaka, M. (2025). Synthesis and Fabrication Techniques for Nanomaterials. In Exploring Nanomaterial Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications(pp. 241-266). IGI Global.
7. Etafa, Y., Krishnaraj, R., & Saka, A. (2024). Exploring the synthesis, characterization and the different Potential applications of SnO2 and TiO2 Nanoparticles: A Comprehensive Review. Journal of Science, Technology and Arts Research, 13(3), R1-R14.

Dereje Wakgari Amente

 Qualification: PhD

Specialization: Astronomy

Academic rank: Assistant Professor

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Research area/interest

• Classifications of close binary stars
• Evolution of Close binary stars
• Distributions of close binary stars in clusters and fields

Publication

1. Photometric and Period Variation study of two contact binaries ASAS J034931-0431.2 and KIC 11413213 SP Devarapalli, D Wakgari, R Jagirdar Advances in Space Research 72 (6), 2418-2426
2. Multi-wavelength photometric study of five contact binaries in the field of globular cluster M4 SP Devarapalli, R Jagirdar, RR Pothuneni, DW Amente, V Thomas, ...

New Astronomy 107, 102150

3. Intermolecular Interaction of Methyl Formate with 1-butanol, 1-pentanol and 1-hexanol at 303K S Elangovan, DW Amente System 11 (8.0992), 7.143
4. A Method For Solving Fuzzy Partial Differential Equation By Fuzzy Separation Variable P Jeyavel, AB Ramadoss, W Dereje International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) 6(1)
5. Study of Intermolecular Interactions between 2-Chloroaniline Isomeric Butanol complexes in Gas phase by using DFT, NBO, QTAIM and RDG Analysis DNKKCR M.CHANDRA SEKHAR, DEREJE WAKGARI ASIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY 31 (3(2019)), 538-544
6. Intermolecular Interactions of Chlorpheniramine with 1-Methanol at 303K, 308K and 313K using Time Domain Reflectometry TDG DWA Sampandam Elangovan*, Abraham Abebe Kibret Elixir Condensed Matter Phys. 128, 52791-52793
7. Dielectric relaxation studies of brompheniramine with 1-methanol, 1-ethanol and 1-propanol at 303K S Elangovan, DW Amente, AA Kibret Elixir International Journal 118, 50931-50932
8. Physico chemical properties of brompheniramine with 1-methanol at 303K S Elangovan, AA Kibret, TD Garbi, DW Amente city 1000, 1
9. Dereje wakgari, A Method For Solving Fuzzy Partial Differential Equation By Fuzzy Separation Variable J Prakash, R ArunBalaji International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) 6 (1).

Abraham Abebe Kibret

Qualification: PhD

Specialization: Quantum Optics and Information

Academic rank: Assistant Professor

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Research area/interest

• Quantum Optics,
• Quantum Information,
• Photonic Systems, and
• Quantum features for Optomechanical System

Publication

1. Kibret, A. A., Beisie, E. A., Mekonnen, H. D., Darge, T. Y., & Tesfahannes, T. G. (2024). Generation of quantum correlations through optical parametric amplification in a hybrid optomechanical system. The European Physical Journal Plus, 139(8), 705.
2. Kibret, A. A., Darge, T. Y., & Tesfahannes, T. G. (2024). Generation of stationary entanglement and quantum discord in an optomechanical system through three-level atoms. Journal of the Optical Society of America B, 41(8), C20-C28.
3. Kibret, A. A., Derge, T. Y., & Tesfahannes, T. G. (2023). Steady-state entanglement in a hybrid optomechanical system enhanced by optical parametric amplifiers. Optics Continuum, 2(10), 2131-2143.
4. Elangovan, S., Kibret, A. A., Garbi, T. D., & Amente, D. W. (2019). Intermolecular Interactions of Chlorpheniramine with 1-Methanol at 303K, 308K and 313K using Time Domain Reflectometry.
5. Elangovan, S., Amente, D. W., & Kibret, A. A. (2018). Dielectric relaxation studies of brompheniramine with 1-methanol, 1-ethanol and 1-propanol at 303K.

Dr Sampandam Elangovan

Qualification:  M.Sc., M.Phil., PhD

Specialization: Condensed Matter Physics

Academic rank: Associate Professor

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Research Area/Interest

• Search on drug precursor and Selection of Biofertilizeer form indigenous soil biota

Publications

1. Gelan, G. N., Tolera, B. S., &Kenasa, G. (2025). Selection of local soybean rhizobia as biofertilizer from acidic soil of East Wollega, Ethiopia. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment, 8(1), e70056.
2. Shumi, G., Demissie, T. B., Kenasa, G., Birhanu, A. L., Beas, I. N., &Desalegn, T. (2024). Synthesis, characterization, antibacterial, antioxidant and molecular docking studies of Zn (II) complexes with imine quinoline derivative ligand. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 170, 11330
3. Assefa, E. T., Shumi, G., Gendo, K. M., Kenasa, G., &Roba, N. (2024). Review on green synthesis, characterization, and antibacterial activity of CuO nanoparticles using biomolecules of plant extract. Results in Chemistry, 8, 101606.
4. Gendo, K. M., FeyisaBogale, R., & Kenasa, G. (2024). Green Synthesis, Characterization, and Evaluation of Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Activities of Co3O4–ZnO Nanocomposites Using Calpurnia aurea Leaf Extract. ACS Omega.
5. Dejene, A., Bogale, R. F., Yadeta, L., Gendo, K. M., Kenasa, G., & Berhanu, A. L. (2024). Biogenic synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using Clausenaanisata leaf and Euphorbia abyssinica bark extracts and its comparative study of antibacterial activities. Results in Chemistry, 8, 101569.
6. Gemechu Shumi, Taye B. Demissie, Moses Koobotse, Girmaye Kenasa, Isaac N. Beas, Matshediso Zachariah, and Tegene Desalegn (2024). Cytotoxic Cu(II) Complexes with a Novel Quinoline Derivative Ligand: Synthesis, Molecular Docking, and Biological Activity Analysis. ACS OmegaArticle ASAP. DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c02129
7. Takele, E., FeyisaBogale, R., Shumi, G., & Kenasa, G. (2023). Green synthesis, characterization, and antibacterial activity of CuO/ZnO nanocomposite using Zingiber officinale Rhizome Extract. Journal of Chemistry, 2023(1), 3481389.
8. Shumi, G., Demissie, T. B., Eswaramoorthy, R., Bogale, R. F., Kenasa, G., &Desalegn, T. (2023). Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Functionalized with Histidine and Phenylalanine Amino Acids for Potential Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities. ACS Omega.
9. Raga, Y., Tadese, G., &Kenasa, G. (2024). Antibacterial Properties of Traditional Medicinal Flora From The Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Ethiopia. Journal of Indigenous Knowledge and Development Studies, 6(2), 1-15.
10. Ayele, T. T., Gurmessa, G. T., Abdissa, Z., Kenasa, G., &Abdissa, N. (2022). Oleanane and Stigmasterol-Type Triterpenoid Derivatives from the Stem Bark of Albiziagummifera and Their Antibacterial Activities. Journal of Chemistry, 2022.
11. Girmaye Kenasa, Fassil Assefa and B.C. Nandeshwar (2020). Symbiotic performance of native cowpea rhizobia of Ethiopia under greenhouse conditions. Green Farming 11 (2 & 3)
12. Girmaye Kenasa, B.C. Nandeshwar and FassilAssefa (2020). In vitro Inorganic Phosphate Solubilization Test of Cowpea Root Nodule Bacteria from Soil of Ethiopia. Agricultural Science Digest 40 (3): 205-116.
13. Girmaye Kenasa, B. C. Nandeshwar and FassilAssefa (2020). Symbiotic and Agronomic Performance of Cowpea Rhizobial Inoculants from Soil of Ethiopia under Field Conditions. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science 32(15): 65-75.
14. Girmaye Kenasa, Fassil Assefa and Mussie Y. Habteselassie (2018). Phenotypic Diversity and Symbiotic Effectiveness of Cowpea Rhizobia Isolated from Different Geographical Areas of Ethiopia. African J. Biotechnology.19 (42),1299-1312.
15. Garoma, B., Kenasa, G., &Jida, M. (2018). Drinking water quality test of shambu town (Ethiopia) from source to household taps using some physico-chemical and biological parameters. Research & Reviews: Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 6(4), 82-88.
16. Oljira, B., &Kenasa, G. (2018). Abundance and Antibiotic Resistance of Cultivable Bacteria and Fungi on Ethiopian Cash-Money in Nekemte Town. Fishes from Red Sea, Egypt. AppliMicrobiol Open Access, 4(148), 2.
17. Girmaye Kenasa, Fassil Assefa and Mulissa Jida (2014). Characterization of Phosphate Solubilizing Faba Bean (Viciafaba L.) Nodulating Rhizobia Isolated from Acidic Soils of Wollega, Ethiopia. Technol. Arts Res. J. 3(3): 11-17
18. Borena, D., Abdissa, Z., Kenasa, G., Gurmessa, F., Duguma, T., Abebe, D., &Abdissa, N. (2024). In Vitro Antibacterial Activity, Molecular docking and ADMET Analysis of Phytochemicals from the Roots of Stephaniaabyssimica. Journal of Science, Technology and Arts Research, 13(4), 89-124.
19. Sirata, F., Dufera, M., & Kenasa, G. (2022). Sero-prevalence of HBV and associated factors among HIV positive adults attending an ART clinic at Nekemte Specialized Hospital, Nekemte, Western Ethiopia. Ethiopian Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences, 12(2), 35-43.
20. Kanagathara, N., Sankar, S., Saravanan, L., Natarajan, V., Elangovan, S. (2022). Dielectric and Impedance Spectroscopic Investigation of (3‐Nitrophenol)‐2, 4, 6‐Triamino‐1, 3, 5‐Triazine: An Organic Crystalline Material. Advances in Condensed Matter Physics, 2022 (1), 6002025. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/6002025
21. Kanagathara, N., Thanigaiarasu, V. J., Sabari, V., & Elangovan, S. (2022). Density Functional Theoretical Computational Studies on 3-Methyl 2-Vinyl pyridinium phosphate. Advances in Condensed Matter Physics, 2022, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/6488234
22. Elangovan, S. (2022). Thermophysical Studies of Chlorpheniramine with 1-Propanol at 303 K, 308 K, and 313 K in the Atmospheric Pressure. Journal of Chemistry, 2022, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/5333930
23. Kanagathara, N., Senthilkumar, K., Sabari, V., Ragavendran, V., & Elangovan, S. (2022). Structural and vibrational investigation of Benzil-(1,2-Diphenylethane-1,2-Dione): experimental and theoretical studies. Journal of Chemistry, 2022, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/5968496
24. Legesse, K., Poluri, V. B. R., & Elangovan, S. (2022). Electric Modulus Analysis of (1 − x) PbMg1/3Nb2/3O3-(x)K1/2Bi1/2TiO3 Ceramics. Advances in Condensed Matter Physics, 2022, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/2450578
25. Elangovan, S., Garbi, T. D., & Abbo, Y. A. (2020). Intermolecular Interaction Studies of Brompheniramine with 1-Propanol at 303 K, 308 K and 313 K. Chemistry Africa, 3(4), 1101–1107. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42250-020-00155-2
26. Elangovan, S., & Mullainathan, S. (2016). Molecular interactions in binary mixtures of methyl formate with 1-butanol, 1-pentanol, and 1-hexanol by using ultrasonic data at 303 K. Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 90(5), 1006–1010. https://doi.org/10.1134/s0036024416050125
27. Elangovan, S., & Mullainathan, S. (2015). Ultrasonic Studies in Binary Mixtures of N-Propyl Formate with 1-Alcohols At 303 K. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 27(7), 2508–2512. https://doi.org/10.14233/ajchem.2015.17957
28. Elangovan, S., & Mullainathan, S. (2014). Intermolecular interactions in mixtures of ethyl formate with methanol, ethanol, and 1-propanol on density, viscosity, and ultrasonic data. Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 88(12), 2108–2113. https://doi.org/10.1134/s0036024414120061
29. Elangovan, S., & Mullainathan, S. (2014). Intermolecular interactions in methyl formate-ethanol mixtures at 303–313 K according to ultrasonic data. Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 88(4), 601–606. https://doi.org/10.1134/s0036024414040086
30. Elangovan, S., & Mullainathan, S. (2013). Intermolecular Interaction Studies in Binary Mixture of Methyl formate with Methanol at Various Temperatures. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 26(1), 137–141. https://doi.org/10.14233/ajchem.2014.15350
31. Elangovan, S., & Mullainathan, S. (2013). Ultrasonic studies of intermolecular interaction in binary mixture of n-methyl formate with 1-propanol at various temperatures. Indian Journal of Physics, 87(7), 659–664. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12648-013-0288-2
32. Elangovan, S., & Mullainathan, S. (2012). Ultrasonic studies of mixtures of ethyl formate and n-alcohols in carbon tetrachloride. Indian Journal of Physics, 87(4), 373–378. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12648-012-0230-z
33. Elangovan, S., & Mullainathan, S. (2012a). Ultrasonic study of intermolecular interaction in ternary mixture of ethyl formate + 1-propanol + benzene at 303 K. Indian Journal of Physics, 86(8), 727–730. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12648-012-0132-0

Kebede Legesse Kabeta

Qualification: PhD

Specialization: Condensed Matter Physics

Academic rank: Assistant Professor

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Research area/interest

Electroceramic materials like:

• dielectric ceramics,
• electrostrictive ceramics,
• ferrite ceramics,
• garnets (ferromagnets),
• piezoelectric ceramics.
• Pyroelectriceramics

Publication

1. Legesse, K., &Elangovan, S. (2024). Electromechanical property of calcium-doped lithium niobate (CaO-LiNbO3) ceramic nano powder. Results in Chemistry, 7, 101521,. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rechem.2024.101521.
2. Elangovan, S., Kebede, L., & Senbeto, E. K. (2022). Intermolecular Interactions between Chlorpheniramine with 1-Butanol, 1-Pentanol, and 1-Hexanol. Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 96(Suppl 1), S1-S7. https://doi.org/10.1134/S0036024422140084
3. Legesse, K., Poluri, V. B. R., &Sampandam, E. (2022). Electric Modulus Analysis of (1− x) PbMg1/3Nb2/3O3‐(x) K1/2Bi1/2TiO3 Ceramics. Advances in Condensed Matter Physics, 2022(1), 2450578, https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/2450578
4. Legesse, K., &Elangovan, S. (2024). Dielectric properties of (1− x) PMN–(x) AB ceramic nano powder. Advances in Applied Ceramics, 123(4-6),90-96, https://doi.org/10.1177/17436753241302223.
5. Legesse, K. (2023). Analysis of impedance properties of (1-x) Ba (Zr0. 15Ti0. 85) O3-xCaO solid solution system. Journal of Science, Technology and Arts Research, 12(4), 52-57.,https://doi.org/10.20372/star.v12i4.05.
6. Legesse, K. (2025). Structural and Ferroelectric characteristics of (1-x) NaNbO3-x (Bi0. 5Li0. 5) TiO3 lead-free electro-ceramic material. Journal of Science, Technology and Arts Research, 14(1), 11-18, https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V14.i1.02.
7. Legesse, K. (2024). Temperature dependence permittivity property study of (1-x) BaTiO3-xLa2O3 electro ceramic material. Journal of Science, Technology and Arts Research, 13(3), 1-7,:https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V13i3.01.
8. Legesse, F., Sreenu, K., Kena, S., &Legesse, K. (2015). Synthesis and characterization of BaBiO3 perovskite through chemical route. Science, Technology and Arts Research Journal, 4(1), 80-83,http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/sta.
9. Shiferaw, D. T., Kasam, S., Kena, S., &Legesse, K. (2015). Structural studies of BaTiO3 ferroelectric material prepared by green chemistry (Sol-gel) method. Science, Technology and Arts Research Journal, 3(4), 89-92, http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/star.v3i4.13.
10. Dengia, B., Raghavender, A. T., Legesse, K., Anjaneyulu, T., &Biyane, M. (2015). Size Induced Structural and Magnetic Properties of Nanostructured Cobalt Ferrites Synthesized by Co Co-precipitation precipitation Technique. Journal of Science, Technology and Arts Research, 4(1), 84-87,http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/sta.
11. Sreenu, K., Bhargavi, T., &Kabeta, K. L. (2014). Characterization and phase transitions of Bi doped BaTiO3 ceramics prepared through chemical route. Science, Technology and Arts Research Journal, 3(1), 39-43, http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/star.v3i17
12. Tamirat, T., Raghavender, A. T., Kebede, L. K., Anjaneyulu, T., &Melkamu, B. R. (2015). Structural and magnetic Properties of Mn, Co, Ni doped ZnONanocrystals. Science, Technology and Arts Research Journal, 4(1), 88-90,: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/sta

Getahun Kitila Dakssa

Qualification: PhD

Specialization: Soil Science

Academic rank: Assistant Professor

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Phone number: +251930663364

Research area/interest

• Environment & Development
• Soil Health
• Soil Fertility
• Soil-Atmosphere Interaction
• Water Quality
• Groundwater Dynamics
• Land &soil degradation
• Soil & water conservation

Publication

1. Getahun K., Heluf G., Tena A., Megara O. and Hans H. (2013) Land use Changes Induced by Irrigation Development in the Fincha'a Valley Sugar Estate, Nile Basin, Ethiopia (Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences).
2. Getahun K., Heluf G. and Tena A. (2013) Identification of Groundwater Level by Using Geoelectrical Resistivity Method in the FVSE, Nile Basin of Western Ethiopia (Science, Technology and Arts Research Journal, Wollega University).
3. Kitila, G., Gebrekidan, H., & Alamrew, T. (2014). Assessment of irrigation water quality and suitability for irrigation in the Fincha’a Valley Sugar Estate, Nile Basin of Western Ethiopia. Science Technology and Arts Research Journal, 3(1), 64. https://doi.org/10.4314/star.v3i1.12
4. Kitila, G., Gebrekidan, H., & Alamrew, T. (2018b). Soil quality attributes induced by land use changes in the Fincha’a watershed, Nile Basin of western Ethiopia. Science Technology and Arts Research Journal, 5(1), 16. https://doi.org/10.4314/star.v5i1.3
5. Kabite, G. K. G. (2015). Severity classification and characterization of waterlogged irrigation fields in the Fincha’ a Valley Sugar estate, Nile basin of western Ethiopia. Hydrology Current Research, 06(02). https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7587.1000209
6. Getahun K., Heluf G. and Tena A. (2017) Soil Quality Attributes Induced by Land Use Changes in the Fincha’a Valley Sugar Estate, Nile Basin of Western Ethiopia (Science, Technology and Arts Research Journal, Wollega University).
7. Gonde, G. E., & Kitila, G. (2022). Impacts of soil and water conservation measures on selected soil quality attributes at Jima Bako area, Western Ethiopia. Journal of Energy and Natural Resources, 11(1), 18. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jenr.20221101.13
8. Henok Habte, Getahun Kitila, 2018.). Physical characteristics of alkaline stabilized sewage sludge (N‐Viro soil) and their effects on soil physical properties. Journal of Environmental Quality, 24(1), 153–164.

https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq1995.00472425002400010022x.

9. Degnet Wako, Getahun Kitila and Mengistu W/mariyam. 2021. Effect of Land Use Change on Soil 4 Carbon Stock and Selected Soil Properties in Gobu Sayyo, Western Ethiopia (Journal of Research Square)
10. Gelana Fikadu and Getahun Kitila. Status of Soil Quality under Different Land Use: The Case of Juka Watershed of North-East Wollega, Western Ethiopia. (World Journal of Agriculture and Soil Science) Plus 5 further reports (Diploma thesis, manuscripts)
11. Getahun Kitila and Getu Imiru. 2023. Assessment of Farmers’ Perception towards Soil and Water Conservation Measures at Bako Tibe District, Western Ethiopia (Journal of Geography & Natural Disasters)
12. Getahun Kitila 2022. Assessment of Effects of Land Uses on Soil Quality Indicators: The Case of Gibe watershed, Western Ethiopia Science, Technology and Arts Research Journal, Wallaga University).
13. Getahun Kitila *1 & Melaku Getahun 2 2022. Effects of Soil and Water Conservation on Selected Soil Physicochemical Properties in Debatie District, Northwestern Ethiopia Ethiopia Science, Technology and Arts Research Journal, Wollega University).
14. Tariku Dame, Getahun Kitila and Getu Emiru. 2023. Soil Erosion Hazards and its Implication on Selected Soil Properties at Chancho Watershed of Diga District, Western Ethiopia Science, Technology and Arts Research Journal, Wallaga University).

1. Senbeto Kena Etana

 Qualification: PhD

Specialization: Condensed Matter Physics

Academic rank: Associate Professor

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Phone number: +25191104728

Research area/interest:

• Light- matter interaction
• Nanoscience and nanotechnology
• Physics of Radiation
• Spectroscopic techniques of materials
• Photo physics and nonlinear spectroscopy of condensed matter

Publications

1. EK Senbeto, S Elangovan. Effects of chromium (III) ion doping on structural, optical, and magnetic properties of nickel–cobalt ferrite nanoparticle.Journal of Nanomaterials, 2023 (1), 2023
2. S Elangovan, L Kebede, EK Senbeto.Intermolecular Interactions between Chlorpheniramine with 1-Butanol, 1-Pentanol, and 1-Hexanol.Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 96(1), 2022
3. Senbeto Kena Etana. Measurement of Turbid Body Optical Properties Using Attenuation of Laser Light Intensity Techniques.Science, Technology and Arts Research Journal, 3(1), 2014
4. EK Senbeto, S Elangovan.Structural, optical, and magnetic properties study of Dy-Cr co-doped bismuth ferrite (BFO) nanoparticles. Results in Chemistry, Vol.1, 202
5. Sampandam Elangovan, Senbeto Kena, Kebede Legesse , Misganu Chewaka, Molecular interaction studies of butyl formate with n-alcohols in carbon tetrachloride at 303K , Journal of Science, Technology and Arts Research: Vol. 12 No. 3 (2023).
6. Alemu Gurmessa Gindaba, Menberu Mengesha Woldemariam, Senbeto Kena Etana, Sampandam Elangovan. Thermodynamic Properties of GaAs Solid Materials Extended to Surface Adsorption under External Magnetic Fields, Pressure, and Temperature. Materials Science Forum, 1119, 2024.
7. Soressa Desta, Senbeto Kena, Misganu Chewaka, Studies of Structural and Optical Properties of Copper oxide (CuO) Nanoparticles , Journal of Science, Technology and Arts Research: Vol. 11 No. 4 (2022)
8. Alemu Gurmessa Gindaba, Menberu Mengesha Woldemariam, Senbeto Kena Etana. Interdependence of External Magnetic and Temperature Effect on Thermodynamic Properties of GaAs Two Electron Quantum Dot. American Journal of Physics and Applications, 11(1), 2023
9. EK Senbeto, S Elangovan. Investigation of the Structure, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Bismuth-Doped Cobalt Ferrite. Crystallography Reports, 68(1), 2023
10. Alemu Gurmessa Gindaba, Menberu Woldemariam, Senbeto Kena Etana, Sampandam Elango Dependence of energy eigenvalue on magnetic field, AB flux and Temperatures of two electron quantum dot (anti dot) confined in Mie potential. Journal of Science, Technology and Arts Research, *(4), 2019
11. Sampandam Elangovan, Tilahun Diriba Garbi, Senbeto Kena Etana. Dielectric Relaxation Studies Between Brompheniramine with 1-Butanol, 1-Pentanol and 1-Hexanol at 303K.17(3), 2020
12. Yonas Etafa Tasisa, Gunasekaran Muniappan, Ramaswamy Krishnaraj, Senbeto Kena.Nanomaterials for Catalysis and Photocatalysis:Exploring Nanomaterial Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications (Book Chapter). IGI Global, 2025