Welcome to Bule Hora University: International Affiliated Staff

International Affiliated Staff

Bule Hora University proudly embraces a vibrant global network of scholars, researchers, and higher education leaders whose expertise enriches our academic ecosystem. Through our International Affiliated Staff program, we partner with distinguished global professionals to bridge international insights with local impact. These strategic collaborations are central to driving our institutional mission forward. By working alongside esteemed international colleagues, Bule Hora University continues to strengthen its capacity in:

Advanced Research

Fostering cross-border intellectual collaboration and tackling critical developmental challenges.

Academic Innovation

Elevating teaching standards, curriculum development, and modernizing institutional governance systems.

Community Development

Translating global knowledge frameworks into meaningful, sustainable progress and regional empowerment.

Our globally affiliated scholars bring a wealth of diverse expertise, international perspectives, and collaborative spirit to our institution. By bridging global knowledge networks with local impact, our international faculty and staff play a vital role in elevating our research output, fostering academic innovation, and enriching the student learning experience. We are honored to collaborate with world-class minds dedicated to the advancement of higher education and institutional excellence in Ethiopia and beyond.

Dr. Mario DE MARTINO

Ph.D. in Comparative Politics | European Studies | Higher Education Policy | International Relations

Biography

Mario De Martino is a senior academic and researcher specialising in European Union studies, with a particular focus on EU education policy, soft power, academic mobility, and the governance of European integration through educational programmes. He holds a PhD in Comparative Politics from the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), a Postgraduate Master in European Interdisciplinary Studies (EU Governance) from the College of Europe (Natolin campus), and a Master’s degree in International Studies from the University of Siena. His academic background provides an interdisciplinary foundation in EU governance, institutions, policies, and international relations.He has extensive experience in the policy, operational, and evaluative dimensions of EU education programmes. Between 2010 and 2012 he worked at the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) of the European Commission in Brussels, first as a trainee and subsequently as Project Officer for the Jean Monnet Programme and Erasmus Mundus, contributing to the monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance of EU-funded projects. He later worked as Project Officer at EURASHE, a consultative member of the Bologna Follow-Up Group, supporting EU-funded initiatives and policy dialogue within the European Higher Education Area.In academia, he has taught courses on EU politics, European integration, and soft power, including courses such as EU Politics and Integration and Soft Power as a European Integration Policy Tool. He has coordinated and supported more than 50 Erasmus+ projects, including Jean Monnet Actions, Capacity Building in Higher Education, and international mobility projects. His research focuses on European integration, EU education programmes, European identity, sustainability, and the international role of the European Union.

Dr. Yulia Sh. Gushchina

Associate Professor of Pharmacology | International Academic Cooperation | Russia

Dr. Yulia Sh. Gushchina is a pharmaceutical scientist and university educator with extensive expertise spanning pharmacology, clinical pharmacology, pharmacoeconomics, international academic relations, student mobility, and institutional partnership development. From 2008 to March 2026, she served at RUDN University in prominent academic and leadership roles, including Associate Professor in the Department of General and Clinical Pharmacology and Deputy Director for International Affairs of the Institute of Medicine. Throughout her tenure, she coordinated international educational initiatives, academic exchanges, scientific events, and cross-border institutional partnerships across Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the BRICS network. She also served as Co-Founder and Vice-President for Russia of the BRICS Council of Exercise and Sport Science (BRICSCESS) until 2026. Dr. Gushchina is an active researcher and the author or co-author of more than 60 scientific publications, including papers indexed in major databases such as Scopus and Web of Science.

Prof. (Adj). Dr. Aderajew Waka Wassie

Medical Research Scientist | Immunologist | Biomedicine & Biotechnology

Prof. Dr. Aderajew Waka Wassie is an immunologist and medical research scientist of international standing, specializing in molecular biomedicine and therapeutic biotechnology. Throughout his distinguished research career, he has driven critical breakthroughs in global immunological sciences. His collaborative initiatives bridge Europe and global research corridors, with core scientific contributions developed in partnership with Charité Medical University and the Free University of Berlin.

Dr. Delessa Bulcha Neger

PhD in Economics | Academic Leadership | Higher Education | Internationalization

Dr. Delessa Bulcha Neger (PhD) is an accomplished Ethiopian economist, dynamic academic leader, and progressive researcher with a deep commitment to higher education development, internationalization, and policy-driven scholarship. Currently associated with the prestigious Harriet Tubman Institute at York University in Canada, he focuses on fostering robust transnational educational alliances, institutional capacity building, and innovative research on socio-economic development. Leveraging extensive academic and administrative leadership experience within East Africa and internationally, Dr. Delessa contributes meaningfully to critical conversations on global integration, socio-economic research, and academic excellence.

Professor Bisrat Yibas Babso

PhD in Geology | University of the Free State | Bloemfontein, South Africa

Professor Bisrat Yibas is a distinguished geoscientist with an outstanding international career spanning academic instruction, groundbreaking geological research, and executive industrial consulting. Holding a PhD in Geology from the prestigious University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, South Africa, his expertise bridges complex structural geology, mineralogy, and sustainable resource exploration across the African continent. Highly regarded for bridging academic theory with industrial development, he actively collaborates on global research projects focusing on sub-continental tectonic frameworks and critical mineral indicators.

Key Areas of Scientific Contribution

Tectonic Mapping & Advanced Structural Geology mapping across complex African basements.
Deep-crustal Petrogenetic systems & evaluation methodologies for critical strategic minerals.
Pioneering research partnerships in Environmental Geochemistry and sustainable water management.
Mentorship and curriculum development for post-graduate geological research programs.

Dr. Elfneh Udessa

Biography

With extensive experience in the field of education, Dr. Elfneh Udessa is a dedicated academic and senior lecturer. His research spans across teacher education, further education, and inclusive teaching methods. He is committed to cultivating critical thinking, international academic collaboration, and transformative pedagogical practices within Canterbury Christ Church University and the wider global education community.