Academic Staff and Qualified Experts
About Bule Hora University Academic Staff
The academic staff of Bule Hora University consists of highly qualified scholars, including permanent academic staff engaged in long-term teaching, research, and community service, as well as visiting academic experts who contribute specialized knowledge for a limited period, enriching academic programs and strengthening knowledge exchange.
Dr Dawit Udessa
A seasoned HR management and organizational performance specialist, (specialization in Human Resource Management and Organizational Performance). With over 18 years of experience in leadership, teaching, research, and community engagement.
Dr. Kebed Asefa
Department Management
Dr Lachisa Fayera
Lachissa Fayera Dirirsa (PhD) is Doctor of Philosophy in Oromo literature and Folklore. He is senior Instructor and researcher.
Dr. Mersha Ashagre (Associate Professor of Botany)
Asso Prof in Plant Biology and Biodiversity Management. Ashagre brings more than 33 years in teaching, research and community service
Assistant Professor Anteneh Fikrie
Anteneh Fikrie is an Assistant Professor of Public Health with 14+ years of experience in academia, leadership, and clinical research. He serves as an Academic Editor for PLOS ONE and reviews for international journals. His research focuses on maternal and child nutrition, malaria prevention, and digital health systems.
Dr. Tadese Bekele (Material Physics)
Dr. Mekonin Bekele Tadese (Quantum Optics and Information)
PhD in Applied Physics Specialization in: Quantum Optics and Information 10 years teaching experience at high schools and 10 years teaching, research, and community service experience at Bule Hora University
Dr Tilahun Getachewu Woreta(Astrophysics)
Assistant Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics Specialization: Extragalactic Astronomy I have more than 14 years of teaching and research experience. For my academic work focuses on galaxy morphology and active galactic nuclei (AGN). I have authored and co-authored more than 10 publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
Dr Kefyalewu Wagari Guji(Material Physics)
PhD in Applied Physics Specialization Material physics12 years of teaching experience in physics and related disciplines.
Dr. Nagari Nagese (Mathematical Modeling)
Assis Prof in Mathematical Modelling. Negese brings more than 15 years of experience in teaching, research and community service
Dr. Kumera Takele Yadata (Differential)
Assis Prof in Differential Equations. Takele brings more than 16 years of experience in teaching, research and community service
Dr. Abdulsamad Engida Sado (Mathematical Modeling)
Assis Prof in Mathematical Modelling. Engida brings more than 14 years of experience in teaching, research and community service
Dr Tulu Lata Tirfe(Mathematical Modeling)
Assis Prof in Mathematical Modelling. Leta brings more than 16 years of experience in teaching, research and community service
Dr. Afrasa Mulatu
Dr. Baresa Ambassa
Dr Kinfe Woldegiorges Bachare
Received his PhD Degrees in Laser Spectroscopy from ASTU in 2023 GC. Currently, he is Dean of College of Natural and Computational science. His research interests are photophysical properties of molecules, solvent polarity effects on molecules, investigating the interaction between macromolecules by using spectroscopic and theoretical methods, analysis of natural radioactive concentration and radiation risk on health.
Dr. Habib Gamechu (In Organic Chemistry)
Dr. Alis Shano (Organic Chemistry)
Dr. Balay Getahun (Material Chemistry)
Dr. Tola Jabesa ( In Organic Chemistry)
Dr. Tayu Niguse (Applied Statistics)
Abdisa Olkeba (Ph.D.)
senior lecturer and researcher of Governance, Development Studies, Economic Development, Food Security, Rural Transformation, and Livelihoods at Bule Hora University.
Dr. Abrham Gedamu Abi (Assistant Professor of Literature)
Scholar in the field of literature, instructor and researcher in his area of specialization
Dr Gumi Boru Gedo (Assistant Professor of Linguistic Anthropology)
A scholar in the area of language, Linguistics and Cultural Studies. Dr Gumi has over 15 years of experiences in teaching, research and community
Dr. Ammanuel Berhanu Jarssa (Assistant Professor of English Language Teaching (ELT))
Scholar in the area of Reading Skills. Experience in teaching English language, research, and community services.
Dr. Solomon Ketema
PhD in Socio Economic Development Planning and Environment
Dr. Teshome Derese
PhD in Environmental Science
Dr. Gebeyehu Temesgen Duressa (Doctor of philosophy in History and Heritage Management)
He published more five articles on Scopus indexed journals. Indigenous knowledge, political history and social history are his area of research interest.
Dr. Tesfaye Dejene Tadesse
Doctor of Philosophy in Climate Change and Bioenergy Development (specialization: Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation)
Dr. Alem Sitot
Assistant Professor of Literature
Dr. Belay Getahun Tegagn (PhD)
Doctor of Chemistry specializing in Materials Science and Engineering. He brings over 15 years of experience in teaching, research, and community outreach.
Dr. Zerihun Feyisa Jabessa (PhD)
Doctor of Chemistry specializing in Materials Chemistry . He brings over 20 years of experience in teaching, research, and community outreach
Dr. Habib Gemechu Edao (PhD)
Doctor of Philosophy in Climate Change and Bioenergy Development (specialization: Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation)
Dr. Alis Shano Godana (PhD)
Doctor of Chemistry specializing in Material Chemistry and Engineering . He brings over 15 years of experience in teaching, research, and community outreach.
Dr. Tola Jabessa Masho (PhD)
Doctor of Chemistry specializing in Inorganic Chemistry. He brings over 17 years of experience in teaching, research, and community outreach
Abinet Bekele (PhD, Assistant Professor of Soil Science)
Dr Abinet Bekele offers various graduate courses and supervised and examined several students in agronomy and soil science. With his multidisciplinary educational background and work experiences, his research mainly focuses on pedogenesis and pedometrics, soil fertility and plant nutrition, plant-soil interactions, soil biodiversity and pedoturbations, and soil quality and variability.
Dr. Afrasa Mulatu Urge
Assis Prof in Industrial Microbiology. Mulatu brings more than 10 years of experience in teaching, community service, research and technology transfer)
Dr. Baressa Anbessa Erena
Assis Prof in Plant Biology and Biodiversity Management. Anbessa brings more than 9 years of experience in teaching, research and community service
Dr. Abu Feyisa Meka
Assis Prof in Industrial Biotechnology. Feyisa brings more than 5 years of experience in teaching, research and community service
Dr. Mekuria Guye(PhD)
is a senior Geography scholar and researcher with expertise in Disaster Risk Management, GIS, and Remote Sensing, focusing on climate change and disaster vulnerability. He is also specialized in Environmental Education and Social Work, serving as a high-level consultant on climate change, social resilience, inclusion, and environmental policy. With over 15 years of experience, he has contributed significantly to academia, policy, research, and leadership across various sectors in Ethiopia.