Addis Ababa University

Graduates of 2019-20 G.C

(2012 E.C) A.Y
Office of Graduate programs
July, 2020
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Table of Contents
College of Business and Economics .................................. 2
College of Humanities, Language Studies, Journalism and
Communication ............................................................. 77
College of health sciences .............................................100
College of Natural and Computational Science .................176
College of Law and Governance Studies.......................... 207
College of Development Studies (CDS) ........................... 216
College of Perfroming & Visual Arts ................................ 227
College of Veterinary Medicine ....................................... 231
College of Education and Behavioral Studies ................... 239
College Of Social Sciences ............................................. 266

TEACHING INSTITUTE

Addis Ababa Institute of Technology (AAiT) .................... 277

Ethiopian Institute of Architecture Building Construction and
City Development (EiABC) ............................................. 327
Ethiopian Institute of Water Resources (EiWR) ................ 331
Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) ............... 335
Aklilu Lemma Institute of Pathobiology (ALIPB) ............... 341

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College of Business and Economics

Department of Accounting and Finance
MSc in Accounting and Finance (Regular)

Akalu Duguma
Determinants of foreign investment flows in selected east
African countries: evidence from panel data analysis
Supervisor: Dr Temesgen Worku
Israel Birhanu
A pre and post privatization performance of state owned
enterprises. A case study of privatized firms in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr Tekalign Nega
Alene Aynalem
Corporate governance and its effect on adoption of
financial innovation: the case of private commercial banks
in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Degefa Duressa
Seada Ali Mohammed
The effect of branch expansion on finance profitability in
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Abebaw Kassie
Momina Motuma
Assessment of IFRS adoption and financial reporting
quality: evidence from commercial banks of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Abebaw Kassie
Tesefay Butta
The challenges of export loan in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Temesgen Worku
Meseret Mengstu
Factors affecting the effectiveness of internal Audit in
public sector A case study on: Ethiopian ministry of
revenues
Supervisor: Dr Laxmikantham P.

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Jarso Halake
The Effect of leverage on profitability of medium tax payers
food and beverage manufacturing companies in Addis
Ababa
Supervisor: Dr Abebe Yitayew
Kaleab Fekadeselassie
Assessment of Performance Audit Effectiveness in Roads
Construction Sector; Case Study in Ethiopian Roads
Authority
Supervisor: Dr Laxmikantham P.
Yechale Dedu
Ethiopia towards Liberal Oriented Economic Reforms:
Implication on Development of Financial Sectors
Supervisor: Dr Laxmikantham P.
Desta Amenu
Factors Influencing the Adoption of International Financial
Reporting Standards for Small and Medium Enterprises
(IFRS for SMES) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Tekalign Nega
Abebe Kebebe
The Challenges and Prospects of Mandatory Adoption of
International Financial Reporting Standards in Ethiopian
Commodity Exchange Member Companies
Supervisor: Dr Tekalign Nega
Bereket Hailu
Challenges and prospects towards the establishment of
stock exchange market in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Sewale Abate
Abaynesh Debebe
Determinants of Financial Inclusion in Small and Medium
Enterprises (Evidence from Ethiopia)
Supervisor: Dr Tekalign Nega
Alemayehu Gebre
Micro and Small Business Taxation in Ethiopia: Designs and
practices
Supervisor: Dr. Wollela Abehodie

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MSc in Accounting and Finance (Extension)

Osman Hussien
The measurement of Efficiency in Addis Ababa Hotels: A
Data envelopment Analysis Approach
Supervisor: Dr. Degefa Duressa

Elias Grma
The Role of Electronic Banking on the financial
performance of Commercial Banks in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Abebe Yitayew
Mulugeta Bekele
Effect of Tax Audit on Tax compliance and remittance in
ERCA (The case of EAST Addis Ababa Branch Office)
Supervisor: Dr Alem Hagos
Behredin Temam
Interest free banking in Ethiopia: theories and practices
Supervisor: Dr Abebaw Kassie
Yechal Asresie
Assessment of Business income tax evasion in category A
Taxpayers: in case of Ministry of revenues Large Taxpayers
Branch Office
Supervisor: Dr Abebe Yitayew
Feisel Redi
The Determinants of Financial performance of insurance
companies in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Sewale Abate
Tinsae Tekeste
Determinants of Modified External Auditors Report in The
case of Ethiopian public higher education institutions
Supervisor: Dr Sewale Abate
Frehiwot Hailu
Determinants of Non-performance loans in Ethiopia private
commercial Banks: with Emphasis on domestic trade and
service and export sectors
Supervisor: Dr Sewale Abate

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Gizachew Assefa
Determinants of foreign direct investment in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Degefa Duressa
Ashenafi Gizaw
First Time adoption of IFRS in Ethiopia: Challenge and
Opportunity
Supervisor: Dr Sewale Abate
Sisay Gezehagn
The effect of Enterprise Resource Planning ( ERP) system
on organizational performance: the case of selected public
service companies in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Degefa Duressa
Mollalign Abatneh
Determinants of donor fund utilization by NGOs working
under ILRI Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Degefa Duressa
Tilahun Gebremeskel
Determinants for the effectiveness of risk based internal
audit in Ethio-telecom
Supervisor: Dr Degefa Duressa
Moahmed Nasisr
Determinants of demand for interest free banking products
and services: an application of innovatiopn diffusion theory
(IDT) the case of commercial bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Degefa Duressa
Girum Demissie
The Effect of foreign currency exchange rate on the
financial performance of private commercial banks in
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Sewale Abate
Sisay Abera
Determinants of price of petroleum product: Regular
Gasoline in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Sewale Abate
Tsegaye Hagos
Determinants of internal Audit Effectiveness in the private
construction sector (case study in selected local
construction companies)
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Supervisor: Dr Sewale Abate

Girma Awoke
Determinants of life insurance demand in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Sewale Abate
Teferi Debas Yirsaw
Firm Specific determinates of general insurance of general
insurance business solvency margin: evidence form of
private insurance companies in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Habtamu Berhanu
Mihret Abebe
Factors determining the internal audit effectiveness in
Ethiopia: The case of federal budgetary public sectors
Supervisor: Dr Alem Hagos
Omer Ahmed
Assessment of internal audit practice in the case of United
Bank S.C
Supervisor: Dr Alem Hagos
Gullilat Eshetu
The effect of working capital management on the
performance of private commercial banks in Ethiopia: The
case of private commercial banks in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Alem Hagos
Alemayehu Yilma
Determinants of tax compliance behaviour –The case of
large taxpayers’ Branch Office, Ethiopian Ministry of
Revenue
Supervisor: Dr Alem Hagos
Desalegn Tekle
Liquidity and bank performance
Supervisor: Dr Habtamu Berhanu
Tibebe Alemayehu
The determinants of capital structure- case of insurance
companies in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Habtamu Berhanu
Yared Bekele
Determinants of commercial banks’ lending: on selected
private commercial banks in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Habtamu Berhanu
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Yitagesu T/Tsadik
Factors affecting individual investor’s behaviour to invest in
Ethiopian private banks share companies
Supervisor: Dr Habtamu Berhanu
Fanos Assefa
The effect of bank regulation on profitability and liquidity of
private commercial banks in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Abebe Yitayew
Eyerusalem Araya
Determinants of internal audit effectiveness in Ethiopian
commercial banks
Supervisor: Dr Sewale Abate
Taye Haile
Determinants of private commercial banks lending in
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Sewale Abate
Robenas Aberie
Determinants of deposit mobilization of private commercial
banks In Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Temesgen Worku
Haymanot Tesfaye
Benefit and challenges of electronic tax filing system: The
case of Ethiopian ministry of revenue large taxpayers
branch office (LTO)
Supervisor: Dr Temesgen Worku
Mahlet G/Egziabher
Determinants of Tax compliance in Ethiopia: The case of
federal large Tax payers.
Supervisor: Dr Degefa Duressa
Adugna Jibriel
Determinants of profitability in private commercial banks of
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Teferi Ghebray
Gebre Aynadis
Determinants of external audit quality: An empirical study
on private audit firms in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Teferi Ghebray

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MSc in Accounting and Finance (Distance)

Roman G/Amlak Lema

Tax Administration in State Owned Enterprises in Ethiopia
(in the case of Large Taxpayers Branch Office-LTO)
Supervisor: Dr Tekalign Nega
Negasi G/aregawi Desta
Determinants for effectiveness of internal audit in
commercial banks of Ethiopia: The case study of Wegagen
bank share company
Supervisor: Dr Abebe Yitayew
Deribew Micheal
Capital adequacy and stress testing: An empirical study on
study on selected commercial banks in Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr Tekalign Nega
Berhanu Bleay Beyene
Determinants of non-performing loan in commercial banks
in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Sewale Abate
Tamene Seifu
Assessment of the limitations of customs import clearance
procedure in trade facilitation and control: the case of
Modjo customs authority branch office
Supervisor: Dr Temesgen Worku
Likyeleshe Worku
The determinants of deposit mobilization in private
commercial banks of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Tekalign Nega
Sisay Demelash
The impact of corporate governance on the financial
performance on selected state owned enterprise (SOEs) in
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Habtamu Berhanu
Fekadu Demissie
Assessing financial performance of microfinance institutions
in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Alem Hagos

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Yared Zeleke
Challenge of adopting international financial reporting
standards (IFRS) in private limited companies (PLC) in
Ethiopia: evidenced from local assemblers of vehicle
Supervisor: Dr Abebaw Kassie
Saba Mebratu
Camel components and financial performance of
commercial banks in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Abebaw Kassie
Alem Mulugeta
Assessment of receivable management practice in public
enterprise: the case of Addis Ababa water and sewerage
authority
Supervisor: Dr Alem Hagos
Tekalegn Kiflie
Impact on National Bank of Ethiopia’s Regulation on the
performance of private commercial banks in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Alem Hagos

MSc in Accounting and Auditing (Extension)

Worku W/Senbet
Determinants of internal audit effectiveness internal audit
effectiveness in Oromia Special Zone surrounding Finfinne
Administration Finance and Economics cooperation offices,
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Tekalign Nega
Yohannes Hailu
The impact of public sector borrowing on economic growth
in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Tekalign Nega
Ahmed Kedir
Tax evasion and avoidances in international trade and
trade discrepancy between Ethiopia & China an Empirical
Evidence for Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Alem Hagos

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Teysir Hussein
The challenge of concurrent tax collection and
administration in case of Oromiya revenue authority
Supervisor: Dr Temesgen Worku
Teshome Sahlu
Perception and challenges in the application of presumptive
taxation in Addis Ababa: case of Arada sub-City
Supervisor: Dr Sewale Abate
Lelisa Gudeta
Implementation of audit recommendation: the case of
Oromia Special Zone surrounding finfinnne city
administration
Supervisor: Dr Degefa Duressa

Department of Economics

MSc in Economics (Regular)

Aberach Abiyu
The Impact of Education on Economic Growth in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Fantu Guta
Ahmed Teyib Kemal
Determinants of Urban Youth Unemployment:
The Case of Adama Town, East Shoa Zone of Oromia
Supervisor Dr. Girma Estiphanos
Asimamaw Belete Bale
The Impact of Household Participation in Off-farm Income
Generating Activities on Children Educational Outcomes in
Rural Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Kefyalew Endale
Lelisse Beyene
Revolving Door Paradox of Textile Industry in Ethiopia:
Quantitative and Qualitative analyses of High Labor
Turnover
Supervisor Dr.Wassie Berhanu

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Mengistu Alamneh
The Macroeconomic Impacts of Privatization in Ethiopia:
A Time Series Analysis
Supervisor: Dr. Befekadu Degefe
Mihret Getaneh
Socio-economic Burden of Malaria: The case of Jabi-
technan District
Supervisor: Dr. Atnafu G/Meskel
Segni Tesema Olika
The relationship between inflation and economic growth:
Evidence of Ethiopia from the period 1991/92-2018/19
Supervisor: Dr. Alemayehu Geda
Temesgen Merga Terefe
Effect of Public Investment on Private Investment: In case
of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mesele W/Mariam
Yirga Nugussie
Globalization, economic growth and poverty: The case of
Ethiopia”
Supervisor: Dr.Tadele Ferede
Yohannes Kefale Mogess
Economic Growth, Income Inequality, and Poverty
Reduction: Evidence from Sub Saharan Africa Countries
Supervisor: Dr. Zerayehu Sime

MSc in ECONOMICS (Extension)

Addis Teshome Asaminew

Human Capital Investment, Labour Market and Economic
Growth in Developing Countries: The case of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mesele W/Mariam
Amanual Kebede
The Effect of Climate Change on Agricultural Product
Export in East Africa: Panel Data Analysis
Supervisor: Dr. Mesele W/Mariam

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Andualem Melaku
Empirical In vestigation o f t he Im pact of F oreign E xchange
Shortage on Trade and Economic Development of Ethiopia
Supervisor Dr. Worku Gebeyehu
Belaynew Berhanu
Macroeconomic Factors Affecting Credit Risk in Loan
Portfolio o f t he E thiopian C ommercial B anks: A n
Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Approach
Supervisor: Dr. Atnafu G/Meskel.
Binyam Tadele
The Contribution of Migrant Remittance on the Economic
Growth of Ethiopia: Vector Autoregressive Approach
Supervisor: Dr. Mesele W/Mariam
Dawit Samuel Tadesse
The Effect of Real Effective Exchange Rate in Output of
Ethiopian Economy
Supervisor Dr. Worku Gebeyehu
Kidan Assefa Mekonnen
Factors Affecting the Performance of Large and Medium
Manufacturing Firms in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Zerayehu Sime
Menber Abeje
The Impact of Mobile Telecom Penetration on Economic
Growth: A Case study of Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr. Fantu Guta
Selamsew Mattewos
Is there a Spill over Effect from Foreign Direct Investment
to Local Firms? The C ase o f M anufacturing Se ctor i n
Ethiopia
Supervisor Dr. Tadele Ferede
Sara Kefyalew Woldesemayat
The Impact of Foreign Aid on Economic Growth:
The Case of Sub Sahara African Countries
Supervisor Dr. Mesele W/Mariam
Saron Chali Gemechu
Estimating willingness to pay for continued use of single
use plastic shopping bags, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor Dr. Adane Tuffa
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Tewelde Fissehatsion Goey

Micro and Small Scale Manufacturing Enterprises Growth:
Evidence from Nefas-Silk Lafto Sub-city, Addis Ababa
Supervisor Dr. Kefyalew Endale
Yabru Ketema
Ethiopia’s external debt sustainability
Supervisor Dr. Girma Estifanos
PhD in Economics
Fentahun Baylie Sendkie
Essays on t he Relationship b etween E conomic Growth a nd
the Real Exchange Rate
Main Supervisor: Prof. Scott Hacker,
Co-supervisors: Prof. Pär Sjölander & Dr.Girma Estiphanos
Getu Tigre Engda:
Multidimensional Poverty, Inequality, Vulnerability to
Poverty, and Production Factor Risks in Ethiopia
Main Supervisor: Prof. Almas Heshmati,
Co-supervisors: Dr Wassie Birhanu & Prof. Pär Sjölander
Guta Legesse Tessema
Essays on Firms’ Growth and their Survival in
Ethiopia: The Role of Firm Experience
Main Supervisor: Prof. Almas Heshmati,
Co-supervisor: Dr. Worku Gebeyehu
Jonse Boka
The role of livestock in poverty reduction among Ethiopian
households
Main Supervisor: Dr. Pia Nilsson,
Co-supervisors: Dr. Alemu Mekonnen &
Prof. Pär Sjölander
Kokeb G/giorgis
Welfare Implications of Migration, Remittance, and
Governance
Main Supervisor: Prof. Pär Sjölander,
Co-supervisors Dr. Assefa Admassie &
Prof. Almas Heshmati

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Marshal Negussie Simie

Essays on Roads, Poverty, and Subjective Well-being in
Ethiopia
Main Supervisor: Prof. Kristofer Mansson, Co-
supervisors: Dr. Worku Gebeyehu & Prof. Pär Sjölander
Selamawit G. Kebede
Essays on the Path to Industrialization in Ethiopia
Main Supervisor: Prof. Almas Heshmati,
Co-supervisor: Dr. Atlaw Alemu
Tsegay Kaleab
Essays on Efficiency and Growth of Ethiopian Air Transport
Industry
Main Supervisor: Prof. Almas Heshmati,
Co-supervisors: Prof. Tassew W/Hanna &
Prof. Paul Nystedt
Tsegaye Mulugeta
Impacts of Improved Agricultural Technologies Adoption on
Multidimensional Welfare Indicators in Rural Ethiopia
Main Supervisor: Prof. Almas Heshmati,
Co-supervisor: Dr. Zerayehu Sime
Yonatan Desalegn
Off-farm A ctivities, I ncomes a nd H ousehold W elfare i n
Rural Ethiopia
Main Supervisor: Prof. Almas Heshmati,
Co-supervisor: Dr. Adane Tufa

Department Of Management

MSc in MANAGEMENT (Regular)

Dagnachew Mekonnen
Factors Affecting Women Leadership Participation
Supervisor: Dr. Gemechu Waktola
Dawit G/Michael
The Effect of Innovation on Manufacturing Firms’
Performance in Ethiopia: Evidence from Garment
Firms’ in Addis Ababa
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Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse

Dawit Getachew
The Effect of Organizational Structure on Entrepreneurial
Orientation
of the Employees in the Basic Metals Industry of Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse
Getaneh G/Mariam
The effect of transformational leadership behavior
on employee performance.
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Gizaw Kifle
Factors Affecting Effective Strategy Implementation
in the Public Sector
Supervisor: Dr. Yitbarek Takele
Kidist Hailegebrieal
Relationship between Reward System and
Employees’ Performance
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Mulusew Ashenf
Determinants o f St udents’ E ntrepreneurial C areer
Intentions: T he m oderating r ole o f E ntrepreneurship
Education.
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Shumi Lemi
An Assessment of the Practices and Challenges
of Employees’ Performance Appraisal System in
Oromia Urban Development and Housing Bureau
Supervisor: Dr. Gemechu Waktola
Tajudin Beshir
The Relationship between Organizational Climate and
Employee Commitment
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Mohammed
Takele Embilo
The effects of organizational culture on employee
performance
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu

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Teklay Gebretsadik
Understanding Success Factors of Social Enterprises
Supervisor: Dr. Yitbarek Takele
Yemesgen Alemu
Effects of corporate entrepreneurship on organisational
performance in small and medium leather and leather
product manufacturing enterprises in Addis Ketema Sub
city
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Mohammed

MSc in MANAGEMENT (Extension)

Abinet Tsegaab
Service Quality Delivery at Branches and its Effect on
Customer Satisfaction
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu
Admasu Deressa
The Impact of Total Quality Management (TQM) on
Employee Performance: A Case Study on Commercial
Banks in Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Teklu
Anteneh Bezeye
Loan Repayment Determinants: In Case of Development
Bank of Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
Ayalnesh Assefa
Influence of customer and Technology Orientation on
Export P erformance o f G arment M anufacturing C ompanies
in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Workneh Kassa
Belachew Lea
The Effects of Service quality on customer Satisfaction;
the case of Addis Ababa Small and Medium
Manufacturing industry Cluster Development Corporation
Supervisor: Dr. Yohaness Workaferahu

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Betelehem Hailu
Factors influencing the use of E-banking service in the case
of CBE
Supervisor: Dr. Yitbarek Takele
Daniel Beetle
Success Factors and Criteria in the Management
of HIV/AIDS Projects run by International
NGOs Operating in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Yitbarek Takele
Desalegn Sewagegm
The effect of employee engagement on job
performance through the mediating role of job satisfaction
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Elizabethe Bekele
Factors affecting firm performance of
Micro and small enterprises in Addis Ababa city
Administration.
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse
Firew Yonas
Effect of Agricultural Project Loans on Loan Performance of
the Development Bank of Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse
Gashaw Aschenek
The impact of ATM Service Recovery on customer
Satisfaction in Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse
Geremew Demeke
Comparative Analysis of Service Quality Management
System and Service Quality Based on Customer
Perception and Expectation
Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Teklu
Getasew Desta
The Impact of Training and Reward on Employees’ Job
Performance:
The Moderating Role of Person Job Fit
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu

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Gezahagne Asefaw
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Perception and
Practice in Bottled Mineral Water Companies in Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu
Henok Kinfe
Research Utilization Practice of Professionals at The
Commercial Banks in Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Fikre
Kassaye Wassie
Universities, Industries, Government Linkage for
Innovation: the case of Business Incubation in Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse
Ketsela Mekonnen
Factors that Affect Turnover Intention - A Mediation
Analysis of Employee Engagement.
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Mesfin Milkias
The Effects of Managing Strategic Innovation and
Technology on Competitive Advantage: The Case of
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Office of Strategy and
Innovation.
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu
Rahel Belay
The Effect of Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction: A
Study on Huawei Technologies Ethiopia Plc.
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Fikre
Rediet Berhanu
Exploring Pushing and Pulling Factors for Women to
Continue To Be Engaged In Informal Sector: A Case Study
on Street Vending In Addis Ababa.
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse
Selam Abebe
Modern Methods of construction in
Addis Ababa buildings
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid

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Shewalefa Yitbaredk
Assessment of Service Delivery Quality of Addis Ababa
Abattoirs Enterprise
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Mohammed
Tefera Minuye
E- banking Service quality and customer satisfaction in
Ethiopian Commercial Banks
Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Teklu
Tigist Abebe
Antecedents of Employees Attitude on
Effectiveness of Performance Appraisal system
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse
Wondimu Adugna
The relationship between organizational excellence &
organizational commitment: In case of Awash Bank
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Mohammed
Yohannes Kefyalew
Quality Management Practices in Building construction
companies in Ethiopia in the city of Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Teklu

EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS

ADMINISTRATION (EMBA) (Extension)

Addisalem Nega
The relation and effect of project management maturity on
the performance of contractors (The case of Ethiopian
Grade 1 contractors
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Aklilu Assefa
Assessment of motivational practice and employee
performance: The case of Mirona Industry PLC
Supervisor Dr. Mohammed Seid
Ashenafi Gebremichael
Assessing the asset and facility management of
infrastructures at the project initiation stage
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
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Damtew Abebe
Practices of Corporate Social Responsibility
in the Oil Industry
Supervisor: Dr. Workneh Kassa
Getachew Mekuria
The Challenges of Financing on Small and Medium
Scale Enterprises (SMEs): The Case Study of Addis
Ababa City Administration.
Supervisor: Dr Ethiopia Legesse
Habtamu Yoseph
Corporate Governance Practices in Selected Commercial
Banks in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Yitbarek Takele
Hibrework Yimenu
Assessment of Outsourcing Practices
In Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU)
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
Kifle Tessema
The Assessment of Employee Performance Management
System: The Case of Awash Bank Share Company.
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Mekonnen Getachew
The Effects of Performance Appraisal System on
Employees’ Performance
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Mohammed
Mokonnen Tadesse
Corporate Governance Practices and Performance
of Consumers’ Cooperative
Supervisor: Dr. Workneh Kassa
Sileshi Bekele
The Assessment of Strategic Human Resource Management
Practices towards Employee Retention: A Case Study of
Awash International Bank S.C.
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu
Solomon Abera
The Impact of Customer Experience Quality on
Loyalty Intentions, Customer Satisfaction and Word
of Mouth Behaviours: In the Case of Ethio Telecom
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Key Account Fixed Broadband Customers

Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse
Tadiyos Tesfaye
The Mediating Role of Organizational Commitment on
the relationship between Leadership Styles and Employee
Engagement: the case of Dashen Bank S.C.
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Tesfaye Temesgen
Environmental Impacts of Disposable PET Plastic Bottles
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse
Woinishet Girma
The Impact of Frontline Workforce Competence on
Customer Experience In Selected Private Banks of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu
Wondimagegn Temessa
Key Account Management and Firm Performance in Ethio
Telecom.
Supervisor: Dr. Yitbarek Takele
Yanjabu Tadesse
Assessment of corporate governance practice of banks in
Ethiopia: The case of United Bank Share Company
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Yeshimebet Tefera
Off-Balance Sheet Commitments: Determination of Practice
and Impact on Performance.
Supervisor: Dr. Asres Abitie

PhD in Management

Demeke Chimdessa
Challenges in Developing New Small Businesses-Evidence
from Ethiopia
Main Supervisor: Prof. Lucia Naldi, JIBBS
Deputy Supervisor: Prof. Leona Achtenhagen
Local Co-Supervisor: Dr. Yitbarek Takele

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Department of Public Administration and

Development Management

MA in Public Management and Policy (MPMP)

Ketema Gerba Kitila

Level of Stakeholder Engagement in the Implementation of
Public Infrastructure Projects at Local-Level Government:
The Case of Lega Tafo Lega Dadi Town Administration
Supervisor: Dr. Shumey Berhie
MisganuSinta Tanga
An Assessment of the Implementation of Housing Policy in
Addis Ababa City Administration
Supervisor: Dr. Elias Berhanu
RahmaYohannes Teshome
The Contribution of Pilgrimage Center to Community
Development through Ecotourism Activities at Local level in
Ethiopia: The case of Faraqassa Pilgrimage Center
Supervisor: Dr. Shumey Berhie

Master of Arts in Public Management and Policy

(MPMP)

Alemu Taddesse Workie

Effectiveness of Public Private Partnership Policy
Intervention: The case of Addis Ababa Health Bureau
Supervisor: Dr. Berhanu Temesgen

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION (MBA)

(REGULAR)

Getahun Fekadu
Assessment of Balanced Scorecard Implementation Practice
and its Challenges: The Case Of Selected Sectors Of Kirkos
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Sub City Administration

Supervisor: Dr. Salehu Anteneh
Ambo Gemeda
The E ffect o f O rganizational C ulture o n E mployees’
Commitment: The case of Oromia International Bank S.C.
Supervisor: Dr. Asres Abitie
Tirunesh Hunde
Impact of Selected HRM P ractices on E mployees’
Performance: The Case Of St Paul’s Hospital Millennium
Medical College (Addis Ababa)
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu
Dawit Abraha
The Impact of Organizational Culture on Job Satisfaction of
Academic Staff in Government Universities:
the case of Ethiopian Civil Service University (ECSU)
Supervisor: Dr. Meskerem Mitiku
Desalegn Kidane
Determinants of e- commerce adoption in the hotel
industry:
the case of selected hotels in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Meskerem Mitiku
Samuel Sibu
Factors Affecting the Performance of Public Construction
Projects:
The Case of Addis Ababa Roads and Condominium Projects
Supervisor: Dr. Tsegaberhan Mekonnen
Kininnet Molla
Impact O f O rganizational C ulture O n E mployee
Performance: The Case Of Addis Ababa University Sidist
Kilo Campus
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse
Addishiwot Tesfaye
The Effects Of Performance Management On The
Motivation of C all C enter A gents In T he C ase O f
Commercial Bank Of Ethiopia (951)
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse

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Tinsae Demisse
The Impact of Demographic, Personal and Environmental
Factors o n E ntrepreneurial I ntention i n t he C ase o f Addis
Ababa U niversity B usiness St udents: T he M oderating R ole
of Family Background
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse
Selamawit Ameha
Factors Affecting Employee Engagement; Mediating Role of
Job Satisfaction
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Rediet Nigussie
The Influence Of Talent Management Practices on
Organizational Growth In Ethio Telecom
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
Zahara Ahmed
The Effect Of Marketing Strategy on Customer Satisfaction
(Case Study on Star Soap Detergent Industries (SSADI)
PLC)
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
Afomia Tamiru
A start up Business Plan for Establishing a Textile Recycling
Company in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Prof. Ayele Tirfe
Tolesa Abera
Study on Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction:
The Case Burayu City Land Administration and Use Office
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu
Feven Gulilat
Causal Factors and Employee Turnover Intention:
The Case of Transport Ministry and Ministry of Revenues
Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Teklu
Simeneh Getaneh
The Impact of Talent Management Practices on
Employee Well-Being and Turnover Intention
Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Teklu
Demelash Yibeltal
The R elationship b etween T alent M anagement Pr actices
and Employees Turnover Intention in Unity University:
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The Mediating Role of Employee Engagement

Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
Esubalew Ginbar
The Role of Reward Management S ystem on Employee
Performance: The Case of IE Network Solutions Plc.
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
Bruk Tafesse
The Relationship between Logistics Management Practices
and Organizational Performance: A Case Of Ethiopian
Pharmaceuticals Supply Agency
Supervisor: Prof. Ayele Tirfe
Abebe Awuraris
Assessment of Teachers Performance Appraisal Practices
in Government General Secondary Schools Of Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr Jemal Mohammed
Simbo Dereje
Balanced Scored Card implementation success factors and
challenges in Ethiopian Financial Sectors: the case of
Ethiopian Insurance Corporation and Commercial Bank of
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Yohannes Workaferahu
Natinael Asfaw
Factors Affecting Effectiveness of Centralized Procurement
Contract Management in the Case of Public Procurement
and Property Disposal Service of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Jemal Mohammed
Getahun Desalegn
The effect of tourism push and pull motivational factors
Leisure Tourists, Return intention: The case of
Bishoftu town - a mediation analysis of tourist satisfaction
Supervisor: Dr Ethiopia Legesse
Habtu Teka
The effect of yield management strategies on
customer retention: The mediating role of customers'
perception in 5-star hotels in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Ethiopia Legesse

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MBA IN FINANCE (REGULAR)

Haben Mehari
Strategic Fit and Potential Gains of Mergers and
Acquisitions in Banking: An Emerging Market Perspective
Supervisor: Dr. Yitbarek Takele
Geremew Gendimo
The Determinants Of Foreign Direct Investment Inflows
in Ethiopia (Time Series Data Analysis From 1998 Up To
2018)
Supervisor: Dr. Laxmikantham P.
Shewainesh Tilahun
Factors A ffecting I nternational Fi nancial R eporting
Standards ( IFRS) A doption I n C ommercial B anks I n
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Laxmikantham P.
Biniyam Tadesse
The Effect Of Micro And Small Enterprise (MSE) Finance
on Job Creation And Employment: The Case Of MSEs
Operating in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Alem Hagos

MBA IN MANAGEMENT (EXTENSION)

Abera Alene
Human Resource Development practice and organizational
outcome (selected public and private Ethiopian Commercial
Banks)
Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Teklu
Edom Wossenyeleh
Psychological Empowerment as a predicator of
employee engagement and employee commitment:
the case of Addis Ababa Food, Medicine, and
health care Administration and Authority (AAFMHACA)
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Mohammed
Biniyam Abera
Impact of HRM practice on employee job satisfaction:
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the case of selected banks (ECB, Dashen Bank, and

Bank of Abysinia)
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Mohammed
Rahel Teklay
Challenges and critical success factors in implementing
IT infrastructure Library service operation process: the
case of EBE
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Mohammed
Beza Desalegn
The E ffect o f M arketing M ix E lements O n B usiness
Performance: A Mediated Model Study In Case Of Heineken
Breweries S.C. Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Abel Aragaw
Firm Market orientation and customer satisfaction the
mediating role of front line employee expertise in the case
of selected Commercial Banks
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse
Delfen Vazan
Role of participative Decision-making in improving
employees commitment towards organizational goal: the
case of Uniliver Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse
Getu Abate
Determinants of Financial performance of Development
Bank of Ethiopia: Time series data analysis
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse
Tigist Ibrahim
Macroeconomic determinants of textile and Garment
Export performance in Ethiopia
(a time series analysis)
Supervisor: Dr. Yitbarek Takele
Belachew Tigist
The impact of marketing activities: personal selling of
pharmaceutical companies on Physicians'
Prescriptions pattern in AA
Supervisor: Dr. Ethiopia Legesse

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Kibrom Gidey
The Moderating Role of Person-Job Fit and Person–
Organization Fit in the relationship between Organizational
Culture and Employees Performance: Case Study On
Ethiopian Airlines Group
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Tibebu Kifle
Factors affecting effective tax collection and tax compliance
in Ethiopia - The case of Grade A
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu
Hagos Gebremariam
Stakeholder involvement in the construction of
Condominium Houses - the case of 40/60 Housing
projects in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Teklu
Endalkachew Kassa
Socio-economic role of saving and credit cooperatives
in Ethiopia: The case of Ethiopian Airlines Employees
Savings and credit Association
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu
Dereje Fekade
Tax Compliance Determinants base on theory of
planned behaviour
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
Seid Hassen Mohammed
Employee training and employee performance in
commercial banks in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Teklu
Samuel Deribew
A Study Of Customer Satisfaction in Ethio telecom’s
indoor Mobile Network Coverage
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Rewina Berhane
Performance Management In Construction
Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Teklu
Eleni Gebrewahid
(Critical) Success Factors Of Start-up Construction
Companies In Ethiopia
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Supervisor: Dr. Tilahun Teklu

Bereket Feleke
Factors Influencing Entrepreneurial Intention
among Addis Ababa University Students
Supervisor: Dr. Workineh Kassa
Mekdelawit Temesgen
Assessing the Impact Of Work Environment On
Employees’ Performance: The Case Of Public
Sectors In Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
Rediet Getachew
Risk Management in Building Construction Projects
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
Ashenafi Gebremichael
Assessing the Asset and Facility Management of
Infrastructures at the Project Initiations Stage
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Seid
Abebe Awuraris
Assessment of Teachers Performance Appraisal
Practices In Government General Secondary Schools of
Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Jemal Mohammed
Mekdes Bulti
Capital Market Development and Financial Institution
Performance in Ethiopia: An Exploratory Study
Supervisor: Dr. Yitbarek Takele
Tizazu Mekuriaw
Impact of of Human Capital Management of Employee
Job Performance: The Case of Wogagen Bank S. Co.
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Abera Alene
Human resource development practice and organizational
outcome
Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu
Yonas Deresse
The influence of Branding on Consumer buying Decision
Behaviour: the case of Local Made Leather Footwear
products at Arada Subcity
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Supervisor: Dr. Yohannes Workaferahu

Desalegne Bitew
Factors affecting employee engagement: The Mediating
role of organizational citizenship behavior: in Ethiopian
banking sector a case of selected banks (CBE, Dashen and
Zemen Bank)
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Mekdes Negash
Factors affecting employee engagement: The mediation
role of job satisfaction in the case of Ethiopian Airlines
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu

MBA IN FINANCE (EXTENSION)

Feysel Abdo
The impact of Financial Innovation on performance
of Commercial Banks in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abebe Yitayew
Hana Tilahun
The Challenges and Prospects of E-Banking System in
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia: A Case Study of CBE-Birr
Agent banking
Supervisor: Dr. Alem Hagos
Rolina Nigussie
Comparative Financial performances assessment of
Textile manufacturing Companies operating inside and
outside Industrial Parks: the case of Addis Ababa and
its Surrounding
Supervisor: Dr Sewale Abate
Hatamu Demeke
The effect of innovation strategies on financial performance
an empirical study on private commercial banks in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Abebe Yitayew
Yehenew Tadele
Factors affecting Corporate dividend payouts decision:
Evidences from Ethiopian Private Banks
Supervisor: Dr Temesgen Worku

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Rediet Kebede
A comparative Financial Performance evaluation of Chinese
Cement Manufacturing Companies in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Habtamu Berhanu
Abraham Behailu
NPL determinants of project financing: The case of
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Tekalign Nega
Bethelem Kinfe
Challenges and Prospects Of Integrated Financial
Management Information System in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abebaw Kassie

MBA IN MANAGEMENT (DISTANCE)

Abebe Alemu
Factors Affecting the Behavioural Intention to use
Mobile Banking Service (CBE-Birr): Case Study
On C ommercial B ank O f E thiopia N orth, S outh, W est A nd
East Districts
Supervisor: Dr. Meskerem Mitiku
Yared Gezihagne
The M ediating r ole o f E mployee Empowerment i n T he
Relationship between Employee Engagement and Employee
Performance: The Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Mnsher Geto
Self-efficacy as a Mediator on the Relationship between
Work Stressors and Counterproductive Work Behaviour
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu

MBA IN FINANCIAL SERVICES

Misrak Seyoum
Determinant Factors of Turnover Intention in
the Case Of Development Bank Of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Meskerem Mitiku
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Asayu Kebede
The impact of NBE Bill Investment on Liquidity and
Profitability of private commercial Banks
Supervisor: Dr. Yitbarek Takele
Abebaw Siraj
The Effect of Information Technology Investment on
Financial Performance Of Commercial Banks In Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Fikire
Sendaye Kiros
Identifying Factors That Influence Employee Engagement:
The C ase o f C ommercial B ank o f E thiopia a t Selected
Branches
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu
Ermias Mekonnen
Assessment of factors that contribute to non-performing
loans: The case of Development Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abebe Yitayew
Gofta Assefa
The effect of motor insurance on the profitability
of insurance companies in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Sewale Abate
Anbesaw Girma
The Determinants of Trade Balance in Ethiopia:
Evidence from ARDL Model
Supervisor: Dr. Abebaw Kassie
Henock Shibiru
The relationship between service quality and customer
loyalty mediated by customer satisfaction at Commercial
Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Lakew Alemu

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School of Commerce

PhD in Business Leadership

Saleamlak Mola Hussen
The Effect of Employee Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) Engagement on Work Outcomes:
The Moderating Effect of Participative Leadership Style
Principal Supervisor: Dr. Michael Abebe
Co-supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane

MA in Human Resource Management (REGULAR)

Asnakech Tufa
Effects of knowledge Management on
Organizational Innovation: The Case of Ethiopian
Civil Service University (ECSU)
Supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane
Befakdu Dibesa
The Effect of Decision Making Autonomy on
Employees on Cadet Training Effectiveness in
Case of Major General Hayelom Araya Military Academy
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurezak Mohammed
Eyob Mazengiya
Effect of Reward Management on Employee
Performance (A Case Study on Ethio-Telecom
Call Centre)
Supervisor: Dr. Wubshet Bekalu
Eyobed Wedaje
The Influence of Selected Human Resource
Management Practices on Employee Engagement
The Case of FDRE Ministry of Labour and Social
Affairs
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atera
Gebrekiros Gebrehiwot
The Effect of Leadership Styles on Employee
Performance: The Case of Major General Hayelom
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Araya Military Academy

Supervisor: Dr. Bante Worke
Mulatie Sisay
The Effects of Conflict Management on
Organizational Performance (A Case Study
on Major General Hayelom Araya Military
Academy)
Supervisor: Dr. Worku Mekonen
Simegne Ketela
Assessment of Training and Development
Practices on Employee Performance: A Case
of Federal Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Commission
Supervisor: Dr. Atsede Tesfaye
Tamirate Fikadu
The Effect of Organizational Culture on Employee
Performance: The Case of Selected Hotels in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane
Tilahun Namaga
The Effect of Training and Development Practice
on Cadet Performance: The Case of Major General
Haylom Araya Military Academy
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurezak Mohammed
Timaj Abubeker
The Effect of Human Resource Management
Practices on Employee Performance
in Case of Konjit Trading PLC
Supervisor: Dr. Worku Mekonen
Yanit Teklegiorgis Zewde
The Effects of Outsourcing Employees on
Organizational Performance in the Case
of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Atsede Tesfaye

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MA in Human Resource Management (Evening)

Abenet Azemera
The Effect of Reward Management on Employee
Motivation (The Case Study of Bunna International
Bank S.C.)
Supervisor: Dr. Wubshet Bekalu
Airmias Jemberie
The Effect of Performance Appraisal on
Employee Job Satisfaction: The Case of
Ethiopian Airlines
Advisor: Dr. Wubshet Bekalu
Alem Teshome
Effects of Leadership Styles on
Employee Engagement: In the Case of
Dashen Bank Share Company, Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr. Wubshet Bekalu
Baye kassahun
Assessment of Organizational Culture and
its effect on Employee Engagement at Horizon
Addis Tyre S.Co.
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Betelheme Seid
The Effect of Organizational Commitment on
Organizational Performance": The Case of Burayu
Packaging and Printing Industry
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Bethelhem Degia
The Effect of Work Life Balance on Job Satisfaction:
The Case of Creative Associates International Inc.
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Dereje Tesfaye
Factors Affecting Professional Commitment
of Teachers in Addis Ababa: The Case of
Gibson School System
Advisor: Dr. Solomon Markos

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Ejigayehu Etsub
Factors Influencing Employee Performance in
Non-Governmental Organizations: The Case of
Water Action and Mothers and Children Multispectral
Development Organization
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Ermias Degu
Assessment of Occupational Stress and its Effect
on Employee Performance
Supervisor: Dr. Abeba Beyene
Eyerusalem Assefa
The Effect of Financial and Non-Financial Reward
on Employee Performance: The Case of East Africa
Holdings, Lion Brands PLC
Supervisor: Dr. Abeba Beyene
Eyerusalem Yimer
Factors Affecting Employee Engagement
in Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abeba Beyene
Gizaw Demeke Sahilu
Effect of Job Satisfaction on Organizational Commitment
of Employees at Kirkos Sub-City
Supervisor: Dr. Abeba Beyene
Habtegiyorgs Sahele
Assessment of Human Resource Planning
Practices (A Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia)
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atera
Hayat kemal
Factor Affecting Employee Commitment
in The Case of Nejashi Academy PLC.
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atera
Hirut Hailu
Assessment of Motivational Practices: The Case of Lion
International Bank S.C.
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atera
Kidist Mamo
The Effect of Organizational Culture on Organizational
Effectiveness (The Case of Ethiopian Insurance
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Corporation)
Advisor: Dr. Abeba Beyene
Medhane Girmay
Effect of Compensation Practice on Professional
Employees Turnover Intention in Case of Lion
International Bank S.C
Supervisor: Dr. Worku Mekonen
Melesech Assefa
Drivers of Employee Engagement: The Case of
Ethiopian Red Cross Society
Supervisor: Dr.Worku Mekonen
Menale Terefe
Induction and Employee Effectiveness
in the Case of Private Commercial Banks in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Worku Mekonen
Samuel Abate
Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on
Employee's Performance: A Case of Selected
Insurance Companies
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurazak Mohammed
Sebat Ahmed
Impact of Human Recourse Management Practice
on Organization Performance in the Case of Addis
Hiwot Hospital
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurazak Mohammed
Senait GebreKidan
The Impact of Performance Appraisal System on
Employee Productivity: A Case Study of Commercial
Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane
Shemeles Zegeye
The Effect of Sales Compensation Factors on
Job Satisfaction: The Case of Moha Soft Drinks
Industry
Supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane
Shine G/Meskel
The Impact of Socio-Cultural Factors on Human
Resource Practices: The Case of Addis Ababa City
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Administration Revenue Authority

Supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane
Sisay Mamo
The Effect of Employee-Employer Relationship
Towards Organizational Performance: The Case of
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane
Tesfahun Asratie
The Impact of Selected Human Resource Management
Practices on Employees' Job Satisfaction: A Case of
Tsehay Industry S.C Kaliti Metal Products Factory
Supervisor: Dr. Atsede Tesfaye
Tsedalu Oli
Effect of Intrinsic Motivational Factors on
Employees' Engagement (The Case of Commercial
Bank of Ethiopia)
Supervisor: Dr. Atsede Tesfaye
Woinshet Kebede
The Impact of Organizational Culture on Employee
Performance: In the Cases of International Medical
Corps, Ethiopia Mission
Supervisor: Dr. Atsede Tesfaye

MA in Human Resource Management (Distance)

Abnet Legesse
Effect of Flexible Working Arrangement on
Job Satisfaction
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurezak Mohammed
Adey Tefera
Factors Affecting Line Managers Role on
the Implementation of Effective Human
Resource Management Practice
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurezak Mohammed
Birhanu Woldeyes
Factors influencing occupational injuries in steely RMI
Supervisor: Dr. Aberaraw Chane

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Dereje Bekele
The Effects of Performance Appraisal Practice on
Organizational Performance
Supervisor Dr. Aberaraw Chane
Habtamu Jemal
The Effect of Strategic Human Resource
Management Practices on Organizational
Performance: Case Study of United Bank
Share Company
Supervisor: Dr. Worku Mekonnen
Hayalu Limeneh
The Role of Strategic Human Resource
Management Practice on Organizational
Effectiveness: In the Case of Nile Insurance SC
Supervisor: Dr. Worku Mekonnen
Kalekrstos Shiferaw
Effect of Selected HRM Practices on
Turnover Intention: The Case of
Zemen Bank Share Company
Advisor: Dr. Abdurezak Mohammed
Etagegnehu Assefa
Assessment of the Performance Evaluation
System: The Case of World Vision Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Lekulu Hibiste Asress
Effect on Performance Appraisal on Employee
Performance: A Case Study of Bole Sub-City
Supervisor: Dr. Atsede Tesfaye
Yewondwosen Biruk
The Effects of Training on Employees’' Performance:
The Case of Tea Processing and Packing Factory"
Supervisor: Dr. Bante Workie
Sahalite Mehiret
The Effect of Psychological Empowerment on
Job Satisfaction
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Tensaye Aynalem
The Effect of Work Life Balance on
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Women’s Work Performance

Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Tizita Zewdie
Assessment of Human Resource Information
Practice in Ethiopian Airlines
Supervisor: Dr. Bante Workie
Yosef Mulugeta
The Effect of Strategic Human Resources
Management on Organizational Performance
Supervisor: Dr. Worku Mekonnen
Yoseph Zeleke
Assessment on occupational safety and health
practices and its effect on organizational effectiveness
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos

MA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

(REGULAR)

Birhan Tekile Molla

The E ffects o f Lean Supply C hain M anagement o n
Organizational Performance in Case of FAFFA Food S.C.
Advisor: Busha Temesgen (PhD)
Ezedin Halawi Yasin
Assessment of pharmaceutical logistics performance in case
of Ethiopian pharmaceutical manufacturing Share Company
Advisor: Busha Temesgen (PhD)
Hiwot Geremew Guta
Assessment o f Warehouse Practices: The Case of Omedad
Plc.
Advisor: Tekelegiorgis Assefa (Asst. Prof.)
Kalikidan Fekadu Melesse
Effects of Humanitarian Supply Chain Management
Practices on Organizational performance: A Case of Save
the Children International, Ethiopia
Advisor: Busha Temesgen (PhD)

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Lake Beminken Lingerh

Determinant factors for Warehouse Efficiency: In case of
Heineken Brewery
Advisor: Fesseha Afework (Asst. Prof.)
Lidiya Alemu
Assessment of Pharmaceutical Warehouse Performance and
Challenges: Case of Addis Ababa Regional Health
Bureau
Advisor: Fesseha Afework (Asst. Prof.)
Mahlet Tsegaye
A Qualitative Look at Sustainable Hospital Supply Chain
Management Practice: The Case of Black Lion
Hospitalized Hospital
Advisor: Tariku Jebena (PhD)
Mengistu Abebe
The Implications of Supply Chain Integration o n
Export Performance of Ethiopian Garment Industry: The
Case of Bole Lemi Industrial Park I
Advisor: Dr. Tariku Jebena
Sara Geremew Guta
Practices and Challenges of Humanitarian Logistics of Care
Ethiopia
Advisor: Tekelegiorgis Assefa (Asst. Prof.)
Yeshiwas Agaju
Assessment o f S upply C hain R isks a nd R isk Mit igation
Practice: The Case of Heineken Kilinto Site
Advisor: Dr. Tariku Jebena

MA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

(Extension)

Abebe Debolaw
Assessing the Practice of Multimodal Transportation
Service in Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Service
Enterprise
Advisor: Dr. Matiwos Ensermu

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Abebe Gudissa Ariti

Measuring W arehouse Performance: The C ase Study o f
Modjo Port and Terminal.
Advisor: Matiwos Ensermu (PhD)
Abebe Haile
Assessment Study on Contribution of Inland Port a nd
Terminal Development for Ethiopian L ogistics
Industry: The Case of Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics
Service Enterprise.
Advisor: Dr. Matiwos Ensermu
Abegaz Sahilu Neway
The Effect of Supplier Performance Evaluation on Supply
Chain Performance: The Case of Ethio Telecom
Advisor: Fesseha Afework, Asst. Prof
Abenet Alemu Tadesse
Effects of Customs Valuation Customs Risk Management
and Information technology on Trade Facilitation: The Case
of Modjo Dry Port Customs Branch Office
Advisor: Busha Temesgen (PhD)
Abent Gelan Megersa
Opportunities a nd C hallenges o f C offee V alue C hain
Activities from Farmers to Local Roasting Companies: In
the case of Farmers in Jimma zone Goma Woreda and
selected local roasting Companies in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Berhanu Denu (PhD)
Alamerew Wendimalem
The E ffect o f St rategic S ourcing o n t he O rganizational
Performance o f the Ethiopian Sh ipping a nd Logistics
Service Enterprise Advisor: Shiferaw Mitiku (PhD)
Amare Tigabu
Factors A ffecting P erformance o f C ontainer H andling
Service: The Case of Modjo Dry Port
Advisor: Busha Temesgen (PhD)
Asamenew Gebrehana Jima
The Practices, Challenges and Performance of Downstream
Humanitarian S upply C hain M anagement: The C ase o f
World Food Program Ethiopia
Advisor: Shiferaw Mitiku (PhD)
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Ashenafi Tadegew Girmai

Assessment on the Effect of Logistic Performance on
International Trade Performance: The Case Of Ethiopian
Major Export Goods
Advisor: Tariku Jebena (PhD)
Ashrek Hairedin Jabbir
The Application of Balanced Score Card as A Measure of
Supply Chain Performance: The Case of Ethio Telecom
Advisor: Tariku Jebena (PhD)
Asmerom W/Zegina Asersu
Humanitarian Supply Chain Collaboration Practices,
Challenges, Drivers and Performance: The Eritrean Refugee
Crises In Ethiopia
Advisor: Shiferaw Mitiku (PhD)
Ayele Lashetew Wondale
The Effect of Supply Chain Integration on the Performance
of Construction Materials Producers in Addis Ababa Housing
Project: In the Case of Thermo Site Producers
Advisor: Mengistu Bogale (PhD)
Bereket T/Haimanot Gebresilassie
The Role of Third-Party Logistics Service Providers in
Ethiopian Oil a nd Gas Exploration: In the Case of Selected
Third-Party Service Providers.
Advisor: Tekelegeiorgis Assefa (Asst. Prof)
Binyam Tedla Korcho
Factors Affecting the Outsourcing Performance o f Logistics
Activities, in the Case of Ethiopian Airlines
Advisor: Tekelegeiorgis Assefa (Asst. Prof)
Biruk Alemu Demissie
Assessment of Waiting Line System in Improving Customer
Satisfaction: The c ase o f Addis A baba C ity A dministration
Drivers and Vehicles Licensing and Control Authority.
Advisor: Matiwos Ensermu (PhD)
Biruk Tilahun Afine
Effects of Supply Chain Integration and Inventory
Management Practices on Operational Performance: The
Case F.D.R.E Air Force
Advisor: Fesseha Afework (Asst. Prof)
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Dawit Berhane Embeza

Logistics P erformance o n O rganizational P erformance:
Ethiopian Breweries Perspective
Advisor: Matiwos Ensermu (PhD)
Dawit Dessalegn Tegegne
The Role of Digitization of Aircraft Ground Handling on
Supply Chain Integration of Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics
Service
Advisor: Shiferaw Mitiku (PhD)
Dawit Eshetu G/Mariam
The Effect of Logistics Management on Organizational
Performance in Construction
Industries: The Case of Elmi Olindo Contractors Plc
Advisor: Tekelegeiorgis Assefa (Asst. Prof.)
Dejene Hirkissa Kefeni
Corporate Social Responsibility Practice of Dry Ports: The
Case of Modjo Dry Port
Advisor: Tariku Jebena (PhD)
Dereje Mulatu Bedada
The Impact o f Global A lliances on L iner S hipping B usiness
Performance: The Case Of ESLSE
Advisor: Busha Temesgen (PhD)
Endalkachew Getie Manaye
The Effect of Supply Chain Management Practice on
Operational Performance: The Case of Maintenance
Repair and Overhaul of Ethiopian Airlines
Advisor: Tariku Jebena (PhD)
Ermias Getahun Gebre
Effect o f C ontract M anagement on P rocurement
Performance o f Relief O peration: T he Case o f SOS
Children's Village Ethiopia.
Advisor: Tariku Jebena (PhD)
Eshete Aga Urgessa
Assessing the Challenges of Warehouse Management: The
Case of Habesha Brewery Share Company
Advisor: Busha Temesgen (PhD)

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Gebrehiwot Kiros Girmay

The E ffect o f O utsourcing Noncore B usiness Functions o n
Company’s Performance: The Case of Wegagen Bank S.C.
Advisor: Fesseha Afework (Asst. Prof)
Gemechis Mekonnen Tolessa
Factors A ffecting H umanitarian Su pply C hain P erformance:
The C ases of A ction-Against-Hunger a nd Medecines-Sans-
Frontiers, Ethiopia Missions
Advisor: Shiferaw Mitiku (PhD)
Getnet Mamo Derebe
Assessment of Humanitarian Logistics Performance of
Non-Governmental Organization in the Case of
Save the Children International, Ethiopia
Advisor: Shiferaw Mitiku (PhD)
Girum Dessalegn Tesfa
Supply Chain Risk Assessment in the Construction Industry:
The Case of Adama Town
Advisor: Tariku Jebena (PhD)
Hailemariam Abera Bekele
Analysis of Factors Influencing Container Terminal
Efficiency: A Case Study on Modjo Dry Port
Advisor: Busha Temesgen (PhD)
Hailu Zenebe Wami
Factor A ffecting t he Hu manitarian L ogistics
Performance of the Red Cross Society
Advisor: Shiferaw Mitiku (PhD)
Henok Frew G/Giorgies
The Practices, Challenge and Role of Information
Communication Technology on The Ethiopian Shipping and
Logistics S ervice E nterprise’s L ogistics O perational
Performance
Advisor: Shiferaw Mitiku (PhD)
Jafar Sani Hassen
The Effect of Multiple Sourcing and Single Sourcing on
International P rocurement o n The O rganization
Performance: The Case of Mesfin Industrial Engineering Plc
Advisor: Fesseha Afework (Asst. Prof.)

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Jemal Chekin Nuri

Factors Affecting Cargo Dwell Time in Dry Port: A Case
Study on Modjo Dry Port
Advisor: Busha Temesgen (PhD)
Kassahun Zergaw Lemma
The R ole of Supply C hain I ntegration on Fr eight Transport
Performance: The Case of Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics
Enterprise in Kality Branch
Advisor: Shiferaw Mitiku (PhD)
Kedir Yimer Abegaz
Measuring Supply Chain Performance Using SCOR Model
and F ramework D evelopment: The C ase o f E thio Telecom
Corporate Commercial Supplies Store.
Advisor: Mengistu Bogale (PhD)
Kifle Arega Badebo
Factors A ffecting F ramework A greement E fficiency: T he
case of Public Procurement and Property Disposal Service.
Advisor: Busha Temesgen (PhD)
Meskerem Ayele Desta
Assessment of Supply Chain Resilience of Ethio- Chiken’s
Paultry Feed Business
Advisor: Berhanu Denu (PhD)
Mestewat Assefa Gizaw
Assessment of Supply Chain Risk Management Practice:
The Case of Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Service
Enterprise (ESLSE)
Advisor: Tariku Jebena (PhD)
Million Mekbib Mulugeta
Examining Effect of Post-paid Bill Collection Practice on The
Performance of Ethio Telecom
Advisor: Mengistu Bogale (PhD)
Mulugeta Worku Tafa
Evaluating t he A vailability of Non P rogram E ssential Drugs
at De fense Health C enters: The C ase o f E thiopian Ministry
of Defense Selected Health Centers
Advisor: Tariku Jebena (PhD)

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Orion Bezabih Ali

The Effects of Solid Waste Reverse Logistics on the
Livelihood Assets of Collectors: The Case of Addis Ababa
Advisor: Matiwos Ensermu (PhD)
Samson Abate Shibeshi
Challenges a nd P erspectives in C ity L ogistics: T he C ase o f
Addis Ababa City.
Advisor: Matiwos Ensermu (PhD)
Samson Gelagay Tirfe
The Role and Contribution of Applying Integrated Speed
Limiters with GPS In Fleet Management on Fuel
Consumption in Ethiopia
Advisor: Matiwos Ensermu (PhD)
Samuel Girma Tadesse
Value C hain A nalysis o f M alt B arley: The C ase o f Galema
Farmer's Cooperatives Union (GFCU).
Advisor: Dr. Berhanu Denu
Seble Begashaw Tessema
The E ffect o f L ogistics M anagement Pr actice o n
Organizational Performance: A Case of Awash Wine S.C.
Advisor: Mengistu Bogale (PhD)
Sefieneh Mulat Ejigu
Factors A ffecting th e Speed o f I mport C ustoms C learance
in Ethiopia: The Case of Customs Commission Addis Ababa
Kality Customs Branch Office
Advisor: Dr. Busha Temesgen
Seid Selman Abdella
Analysis o f F actors A ffecting t he Hu manitarian Logistics
Performance: International Medical Corps Ethiopia.
Advisor: Dr. Shiferaw Mitiku
Seifu Moges Asnakew
Assessment of International Pharmaceuticals Procurement
Practices and Challenges: The Case of Central Ethiopian
Pharmaceuticals Supply Agency
Advisor: Fesseha Afework (Asst. Prof.)
Shewarga Ayalew Gesie
The Effect of E-procurement Practices on Operational
Performance: The Case of Ethiopian Airlines.
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Advisor: Mengistu Bogale (PhD)

Shimelis Ayele Woldegiyorgis
Portfolio Matrix Analysis of Pharmaceuticals Procurement:
The Case of EPSA
Advisor: Matiwos Ensermu (PhD)
Sileshi Alebachew Endeshaw
Assessing Dry P ort Logistics P erformance C ustomers’
Perspective of Modjo Dry Port
Advisor: Tariku Jebena (PhD)
Sirak Menberu Mekonne
The Role of Rail Transport to the Multimodal Operator
Performance of Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics
Enterprise
Advisor: Shiferaw Mitiku (PhD)
Siyada Dessalegn Tafesse
Road Freight Transportation Performance in Ethiopian
Shipping a nd L ogistics S ervice E nterprise: T he C ase o f
Addis Ababa – Djibouti Corridor.
Advisor: Shiferaw Mitiku (PhD)
Solomon Mitiku Haile
Examination o f Fo od Su pply C hain P ractice i n T he C ase o f
Sheraton Addis And Marriott Executive Apartments Hotel
Advisor: Tekelegeiorgis Assefa (Asst. Prof.)
Tamiru Misganaw Tasew
The I mpact of Supply C hain Management P ractice o n
Organizational Performance: The Case Of Unilever Ethiopia
Advisor: Tariku Jebena (PhD)
Tamrat Duguma Negari
Factors Affecting Internal Supply Chain Integration: The
case of Cosmar East African Business S.C
Advisor: Fesseha Afework (Asst. Prof.)
Tatek Wosenyelh Assefa
Upstream Supply Chain Integration in Ethiopian Brewery
Sector: The Case of BGI Ethiopia Plc.
Advisor: Berhanu Denu (PhD)

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Tekeba Girma Moges

Assessing t he Performance o f E thiopian C ustom
Commission i nR eference t oI mport T rade
Facilitation: Perspective of Wheat and Palm Oil Importers
Advisor: Busha Temesgen (PhD)
Temesgen Senbeta Muleta
Challenges o f P harmaceuticals O utbound Logistics in
Ethiopia: The Case of Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Supply
Agency
Advisor: Tariku Jebena (PhD)
Tezerash Eshetu Engidasew
Assessment on Challenges and Prospects of Freight
Logistics: The Case of Ethiopian Shipping and
Logistics Service Enterprise
Advisor: Matiwos Ensermu (PhD)
Tilahun Lulseged Mesele
The Role of Transportation Facility in Boosting the Logistics
Supply Chain Management Performance፡ Case of
Ethiotelecom
Advisor: Tekelegeiorgis Assefa (Asst. Prof.)
Tirfaha Abdisa Boter
Assessment on Logistics Service Delivery Performance: The
Case of Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Service Enterprise
(ESLSE).
Advisor: Tariku Jebena (PhD)
Tsehay Gebrehana Alemu
Evaluating Procurement and Handling Practice of
Ship Hu standary S upplies: T he C ase o f Ethiopian
Shipping and Logistics Service Enterprise (ESLSE).
Advisor: Busha Temesgen (PhD)
Wendewosen Misganaw Eshetae
Assessment o f M edicine Reverse L ogistics M anagement
Practice in Public Hospitals Under Addis Ababa Regional
Health Bureau
Advisor: Busha Temesgen (PhD)
Wendwossen Gelaw Abtew
Ship’s Fleet Management Practice: A Case of Ethiopian
Shipping and Logistics Service Enterprise (ESLSE)
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Advisor: Matiwos Ensermu (PhD)

Yidnekachew Eshetu Lemma
Supply Chain Integration: The Case of the Supply of
Peanut of Hilina Enriched Food PLC
Advisor: Berhanu Denu (PhD)
Yohannes Habte Diko
Supply C hain A gility of C ombat R ation i n R esponse t o
Urgent Milit ary Mission: The Case of Ethiopian Defence
Logistics
Advisor: Tariku Jebena (PhD)
Yonas Bayu Tessema
Assessment o f t he Im pacts o f L ogistics C oordination &
Synchronization: A Case Study on Green International
Logistics Services PLC.
Advisor: Berhanu Denu (PhD)
Zewdie Taye Zemedkun
The R ole of I nformation System o n L ogistics Management
Performance i n t he E thiopian Sh ipping a nd L ogistics
Services Enterprise
Advisor: Shiferaw Mitiku (PhD)
Endashaw Kifle Regassa
The Effect of Supply Chain Performance Measurement on
Integrated Pharmaceutical Logistics S ystem o f t he
Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Agency
Advisor: Shiferaw Mitiku (PhD)

MA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

(DISTANCE)

Alemtsehay Berhanu Melese

Factors A ssociated w ith C old C hain Ma nagement P ractices
and Challenges: The Case of Private Health Facilities
Providing Epi Service in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Matiwos Ensermu (PhD)

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Abera Girma Abebe

Assessment of Commercial Goods Distribution Management
Practice and Performance: The Case of Ethio Telecom
Advisor: Shiferaw Mitiku (PhD)
Anedinet Kebede Awas
Effect of Achieving Competitive Excellence on Air Cargo
Terminal Warehouse Performance: The Case of Ethiopian
Airlines Group.
Advisor: Tariku Jebena (PhD)
Aschalew Wondifraw Mengesha
Lead T ime O ptimization of B reak B ulk C argo: T he C ase o f
Sugar Import by Sugar Corporation
Advisor: Tariku Jebena (PhD)
Behailu Gebeyehu Argaw
Assessment o f W arehouse Operation M anagement a nd i ts
Effect o n O rganization P erformance i n The C ase o f Su gar
Corporation
Advisor: Tekelegeiorgis Assefa (Asst. Prof.)
Biniyam Nigussie Woldeyes
The P ractices, C hallenges & P erformance o f S upply Chain
Management of Sheraton Addis Hotel
Advisor: Shiferaw Mitiku (PhD)
Birhanu Akele Yimer
The Effect of Supply Chain Integration on Performances of
Humanitarian Organization in Ethiopia
Advisor: Matiwos Ensermu (PhD)
Demelash Regassa Bedane
Factors Affecting the Implementation of Health Commodity
Management Information System: The Case of Addis Ababa
Public Health Facilities
Advisor: Mengistu Bogale (PhD)
Endeshaw Temesgen Beyene
The Impacts of Custom Clearance Process on Logistics
Efficiency: The Case of Modjo Custom Branch Office
Advisor: Busha Temesgen (PhD)

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Elias Abebe Kebede

Factors A ffecting t he S upply C hain P erformance o f M alting
Barley the Case of Boortmalt Ethiopia PLC
Advisor: Berhanu Denu (PhD)
Eshetu Kebede Feyisa
Pharmaceutical Inventory Management Practices and
Challenges: The Case of Tikur Anbessa Specialized
Hospital, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Advisor: Tekelegiorgis A. (Asst. Prof.)
Eyerusalem Worku Abebe
Factor A ffecting International Trade L ogistics
Performance of Ethiopia
Advisor: Matiwos Ensermu (PhD)
Estifanos Fikru Melese
Analysis of the Performance of Horticultural Exports in
Ethiopia: A Logistics Perspective
Advisor: Busha Temesgen (PhD)
Fiker Yigletu Fekede
Factors Affecting the Customs Clearance of
Pharmaceuticals C oming t hrough E thiopian C ustoms
Commission Bole Branch office: The Case of Private
Importers in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Busha Temesgen (PhD)
Firdos Kebir Mohammed
Factors Affecting the Quality of Public Commercial
Transport Service (At Addis Ababa City)
Advisor: Busha Temesgen (PhD)
Frezewd Tefera Zebiru
Assessment of Factor Affecting the Performance of
Humanitarian Organizations Supply Chain Management in
Disaster Relief Operation: The Case of Somali Region
Disaster Relief Effort
Advisor: Shiferaw Mitiku (PhD)
Getu Regassa Worji
Effects of Rail Transportation Service on Logistics
Performance C ase o f E thio – Djibouti St andard G uage
Share Company (EDR)
Advisor: Matiwos Ensermu (PhD)
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Girma Dadi Futa

Evaluating the Logistics Performance of Third-Party
Logistics Provider: The Case of Africa Humanitarian Aid and
Development Agency - Humanitarian Operation at Dollo
Ado
Advisor: Matiwos Ensermu (PhD)
Girma Eshetu Gogola
Challenges of Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management in
Public Health Facilities in West Shewa Zone, Oromia
Region- Ethiopia
Advisor: Tariku Jebena (PhD)
Gizaw Thomas Germame
Factors Affecting the HIV Rapid Test Kits Supply Chain
Management Performance o f S elected G overnment Health
Facilities in Addis Ababa Health Bureau
Advisor: Shiferaw Mitiku (PhD)
Habtamu Mekonnen Chekol
Assessing Factors A ffecting t he P erformance o f I ntegrated
Logistics System of Armauer Hansen Research I nstitute
(Ahri)
Advisor: Shiferaw Mitiku (PhD)
Kalehiwot Sirak Yiheyis
The Role of E-Commerce in Improving Supply Chain:
The Case of Selected Online Retail Shop in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Mengistu Bogale (PhD)
Kassech Sintayehu Molla
Assessment o f D eterminants f or S tock-Outs o f A nti-
Tuberculosis D rugs: The C ase o f P ublic He alth F acilities o f
Addis Ababa.
Advisor: Busha Temesgen (PhD)
Khalehiwot Sirak Yiheyis
The R ole of E -Commerce i n I mproving Su pply C hain: T he
Case of Selected Online Retail Shops in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Mengistu Bogale (PhD)
Merry Nigatu Achenef
The Practices and Challenges of Green Supply Chain
Management I mplementation i n B ottled Water I ndustry i n
Addis Ababa
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Advisor: Shiferaw Mitiku (PhD)

Mussie Kefale Abebe
Green Logistics Management Practice: The Case of Purified
Water Bottling Companies in Ethiopia Advisor: Berhanu
Denu (PhD)
Million Asmamaw Dagnew
The Role of Supply Chain Information System on
Humanitarian Operation Performance: T he Case of United
Nation World Food Program
Advisor: Shiferaw Mitiku (PhD)
Nathnael Sisay Bedada
The E ffect o f Fo reign P urchasing o n O perational
Performance in the Case of Habesha Breweries S.C
Advisor: Fisseha Afework (Asst. Prof)
Ribka Tesema Teshome
Effect of Outsourcing Transport Service on Company
Performance: Case of Panafric Global
Advisor: Busha Temesgen (PhD)
Robel Getahun Assefa
Factors Affecting Unimodal Custom Clearance Efficiency,
The Case of Addis Ababa Kality Customs Branch Office
Advisor: Busha Temesgen (PhD)
Selamawit Gebreyesus Ayele
Analysis of the Humanitarian Logistics Performance: T he
Case of Ethiopian Red Cross Society
Advisor: Tariku Jebena (PhD)
Sisay Asres Woldemariam
Causes of Im port Cargo Clearance Inefficiency i n E thiopia:
The Case of Ethiopian Main Import Corridor
Advisor: Busha Temesgen (PhD)
Sisay Berihun Teferi
Factors Affecting Fleet Outsourcing and Their Effect on
Operational Performance UNICEF Ethiopia
Advisor: Tariku Jebena (PhD)
Tesfaleul Tufa Kumbite
Assessment on Warehouse Management Practice: The Case
of Ethiopian Industrial Inputs Development Enterprise
(EIIDE)
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Advisor: Tekelegiorgis Assefa (Asst. Prof.)

Wondwosen Mekonnen Belew
The Effect of Customs Regulations and Customs Clearance
Process o n C ompany P erformance: The C ase o f N estle
Waters Ethiopia S.Co.
Advisor: Busha Temesgen (PhD)
Yohannes G/Micheal Benti
Assessment of Event Logistics Management Practices and
Challenges: In the Case of Exhibition Center and Market
Development Enterprise
Advisor: Matiwos Ensermu (PhD)
Zelalem Tilahun Amare
Effect of P ricing P olicies a nd R egulation o n t he P etroleum
Supply Chain Effectiveness: The Case of Total Ethiopia S.C.
Advisor: Berhanu Denu (PhD)
Zewdu Demissie Wondimuneh
Effect o f I nternal I ntegration o n P harmaceutical Supply
Chain P erformance: T he C ase o f Et hiopian P harmaceutical
Supply Agency (EPSA), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor: Matiwos Ensermu (PhD)

MA in Marketing Management (Regular)

Abiy Kebede Anebo

Comparative Analysis of Customer Brand
Preference across Local and International Hotels
(A Case of Selected Five-Star
Hotels in Addis Ababa)
Supervisor: Dr. Getie Andualem
Biruktawit Shumet Kebede
The Effect of Personality on Purchase Decision of
Cosmetic Products: The Case of Female Consumers in
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mulugeta G/Medihin
Etsehiwot Yoseph Teka
Effect of Brand Equity on Market Performance
in Micro and Small Enterprises: Evidence from

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Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Workineh
Eyerus Minyahel Yemer
Psychological and Economic Factors Influencing
Consumer Buying Behavior in the Selection of
Real Estate in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Workineh
Freyat Teklay G/Mariam
The Impact of Online Customer Review on Booking
Decision of Customers
The Case Selected Hotels In Debre Zeit
Supervisor: Dr. Getie Andualem
Metasebia Yeneneh Terfa
Analyzing Factors Affecting the Adoption of E-Hailing
Service in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Tewodros Mesfin
Rekik Haile Gebre
Determinates of Specialty Coffee Competitiveness:
The Case of Ethiopian Specialty Coffee Exporter
Supervisor: Dr. Hailemariam Kebede
Shikuria Nasir Toha
The Effect of multichannel distribution System on
Company Performance: The case of Faffa food share
Company
Supervisor: Dr. Belaynesh Tefera
Zinabu Girma Shewangizaw
The Effect of Service Recovery on Customer Satisfaction:
The Case of Ethiopian Minister of Revenue
Supervisor: Dr. Getie Andualem

MA in Marketing Management (Evening)

Abraham Zerihun Mesfin

The Effect of Online Booking System on
Customer Loyalty: A Case of Selected Hotels
in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Andinet Worku

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Aklilu Shumete Mulugeta

Assessment on the Determinants of Spice
Export Performance In Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Getie Andualem
Amanuel Tsegaw Zewdie
Contemporary Marketing Strategies of Tour Operators
For Luxury Tourism Performance
Supervisor፡ Dr. Belaynesh Tefera
Arsema Negassie Tesfom
The Effect of Integrated Marketing Communication
Elements on Brand Awareness of Habesha Beer
Supervisor: Dr. Tewodros Mesfin
Berhanu Habte Borde
The Effect of Marketing Mix Elements on
Customer Satisfaction in Private Hospitals:
The Case of Korea General Hospital (MCM)
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Workineh
Bezawit Tadesse Ashagre
The Effects of Brand Image on and Consumer
Purchase Decision: The Case of Foreign Franchised
Fast Food Restaurants
Supervisor: Dr.Temesgen Belayneh
Biruk Sebsibe W/Michael
Analysis of the Effect of Service Recovery on Customer
Satisfaction: The Case of Hilton Addis Ababa
Supervisor፡ Dr. Belaynesh Tefera
Brook Eshetu Bete
Website Usability and its Impact on Online
Purchase intention: The Case of Ethiopian Airlines
Supervisor: Dr. Hailemariam Kebede
Dawit Alemu Kebede
Factors Affecting Export Marketing
Performance of Ethiopian Coffee
Supervisor: Dr. Getie Andualem
Elias Eshetu Demissie
The Effect of Call Center Customer Service on
Customer Satisfaction: The case of
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
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Supervisor: Dr. Mulugeta G/Medihin

Esubalew Yasin Godu
The effect of the marketing mix strategies factors on export
Performance: The case of Ethiopian chickpeas export
Supervisor: Dr.Temesgen Belayneh
Fikirte Woji Gulele
Public Relation Activities and Marketing
Performance: The case of St. George Brewery
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Workineh
Gelawdewos Aweke Ketsela
The Effects of Packaging Characteristics
On Consumer Brand Preference:
The Case of Soft Drink Products in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Andinet Worku
Haile Zigale Bitew
The Effect of Physical Distribution Management on
Availability of Dairy Products:
The Case of Addis Ababa Dairy Processors
Supervisor: Dr. Mulugeta G/Medihin
Hailemicheal Miheret Tamir
Factors Underling Phone Brand Choice of
Consumers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Getie Andualem
Hossana Habte Gemeda
The Role of Cultural Dimensions on the Sales
Performance of Contraceptives:
The case of Family Planning in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Workineh
Israel Tewodrose Kebede
Effect of Product Packaging on Consumer
Buying Behavior: The Case of Senselet
Food Processing Company Sun Chips
Supervisor: Dr. Hailemariam Kebede
Lina Nuredin Abdelah
The Effect of Consumer Ethnocentrism and
Product Quality on Purchase Intention:
A Case Study of Ethiopian Leather Footwear Industry
Supervisor: Dr.Temesgen Belayneh
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Melat Abera Mamo

Factors influencing Customers Adoption of Digital
Payment Systems: Evidence from Selected
Commercial Banks in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mulugeta G/Medihin
Mulugeta Zerga Mnota
Factors Influencing Consumers Buying Behavior
of Ambassador Garment
Supervisor: Dr. Mulugeta G/Medihin
Nega Kendie Ayele
The Effect of Customer Relationship Marketing on
Customer Retention: In the Case of Media and
Communication Center (MCC) Company
Supervisor፡ Dr. Belaynesh Tefera
Rahel Balkew W/Agegn
The Effect of Sponsorship on Brand Equity :
The Case of Habesha Beer
Supervisor: Dr.Temesgen Belayneh
Rahel Nigusse Shiferaw
Effect of Sustainable Marketing on export
Performance: Assessment on Ethiopian
Garment Industry
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Workineh
Seid Abdu Mohammed
Effect of in Store Sales Promotion on Sales
Performance: A Case Study on Alle Bejimla
Supervisor: Dr.Tewodros Mesfin
Simon Mulatu Shumiye
The Effect of Brand Extension on
Consumer Purchas Intention: Empirical
Studies on DH Geda Product in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Getie Andualem
Sintayehu H/Mariam Hassen
Firm level determinants of export performance: The
Case of Ethiopian textile and Garment industry
Supervisor: Dr. Hailemariam Kebede
Tesfaye Ashebir Legesse
The Effect of Product Packaging on Consumer
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Buying Behavior: The Case of Packaged Milk Products

Supervisor: Dr.Temesgen Belayneh
Thomas Getahun Hagos
The Effect of Marketing Mix Strategy on Firm
Performance: the case of Five star and Four Star
Hotels in Addis Ababa City
Supervisor፡ Dr. Belaynesh Tefera
Tsega Aynalem Assefa
The Effect of Marketing Mix Elements on
Students’ Choice of Private Universities:
The Case of St. Mary’s University
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Workineh
Yegzeru Belete Wubshet
The Effect of Banking Innovation on
Customer Satisfaction Case Study in
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Temesgen Belayneh
Yirga Mamo Tegegne
Assessment of Utility Bill Payment Collection
System Adoption of Mobile Payment Technology:
The Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Workineh
Yordanos Seifu Mengistu
Effect of Brand Equity Dimensions on Consumer
Purchase Intention: The Case of Malt Brands in
Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Workineh
Yordanos Yalew Belete
Determinants of Market Efficiency of Ethiopian
Commodity Exchange: The Case of Coffee Market
Supervisor: Dr.Temesgen Belayneh
Zelalem Mehretu Liben
Determinants of Buyers’ Brand Preference in the Real
Estate Market: A case Study in Selected Real Estates
Supervisor: Dr.Tewodros Mesfin

MA in Marketing Management (Distance)

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Abebe Legesse Jafe

Factors Affecting Consumers Buying Behavior
Of Locally Manufactured Cars Vs. Imported Used Cars:
(In The Case Of Locally Manufactured Lifan and
Imported Toyota Brand Cars)
Supervisor: Dr. Getie Andualem
Abiy Kesete W/Senbet
The Effect of Sales Skill on Sales Performance:
The Case of Ethio Telecom Adama Sales Shops
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Workineh
Addisalem Birhanu Fana
The Effect of Television Advertisement on Consumer
Buying Decision: The Case of Eve Sanitary Napkin in
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mulugeta G/Medihin
Addis Kassa Woldegebriel
The Effect of Marketing Information System on
Pricing Decisions: Case Study of Ethiopian Airlines
Supervisor: Dr. Mulugeta G/Medihin
Ayele Aweke Tegegne
The effects of customer retention strategies
on customer Satisfaction: The case of Dashen bank.
Supervisor: Dr. Andinet Worku
Enkenyelesh Zewdie Tekele
The Effect of Corporate Social Responsibilities
on consumer Perception of Corporate Image
In the Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
In Addis Ababa Area
Supervisor: Dr.Tewodros Mesfin
Etsegenet Lemma Taye
The Effect of Event Sponsorship on Customers
Purchase Intention: The Case of Diageo-Meta
Abo Brewery S.C
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Workineh

Fekadu Tiruneh Demeke

The Influence of Internal Marketing on
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External Service Quality: A Case of

Nyala Insurance S.C
Supervisor፡ Dr. Belaynesh Tefera
Habtewold G/Meskel
The Effect of Brand Equity on customer satisfaction
in major supermarkets in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Andinet Worku
Kaluale Demissie Degefu
Factors Affecting Consumer Buying Behavior of
Mobile Packages Offered by Ethio Telecom:
The Case of Addis Ababa Customerse
Supervisor: Dr.Temesgen Belayneh
Lidiya Bezabih Abebe
The Effect of Point of Sale (POS) Service
Quality on Customer Satisfaction: The Case of
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mulugeta G/Medihin
Lidya Agonafer Beyene
The Effect of Export Banking Service Quality on
Customer Satisfaction: The Case of Enat Bank S.C
Supervisor: Dr.Tewodros Mesfin
Million Solomon Gizaw
Demographic Determinants of Impulsive Behavior in
Megenagna Weekend Market
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Workineh
Rahel Dessie Timerga
Effect of Banking Innovation on Customer Retention:
The Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mulugeta G/Medihin
Samuel Tefera Mekonnen
The Effect of Exhibitors’ Sales Promotion on
Consumer Buying intention, the Case of
Addis Ababa Exhibition center
Supervisor: Dr.Temesgen Belayneh
Saron Kefale Abebe
The Impact of Customer Complaint Handling
Process on Customer Satisfaction A Case Study on
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa Area Zone
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Supervisor: Dr. Getie Andualem

Semier Sanni Mohammed
The Effects of Imported Cultural Goods on the Market
Share of Similar Goods of Domestically Produced:
The Case of Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Getie Andualem
Senait Hailu Berhanu
The Effect of Marketing mix Tools on Customer
Satisfaction Case Study for Zenith Gebs-Eshet
Ethiopia Ltd.
Supervisor: Dr. Hailemariam Kebede
Simret Mulugeta Argaw
Factors Affecting the Delivery of Quality Health
Care Services: Consumer Perspectives at SPHMMC
Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Workineh
Teshale Endale Bushra
The Effect of After-Sale Services on Customer Satisfaction:
The Case of BGI Ethiopia PLC
Supervisor፡ Dr. Belaynesh Tefera
Teshome Melaku Mekonnen
Determinants of Marketing Performance of
Street Vegetable Vendors: The Case of Nifas
Silk Lafto Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mulugeta G/Medihin
Tigist Teshale Semu
Effect of Prize Awards Transparency on Deposit
Mobilization in Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Temesgen Belayneh
Tigist W/Mariam Linos
The Effect of Advertising on Consumers’ Buying
Preference, the Case of Gm Furniture in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr.Temesgen Belayneh
Wondwosen Legesse Gebre
The Effect of Internal Marketing on Customer Satisfaction:
The Case of Bunna International Bank S.C
Supervisor: Dr. Hailemariam Kebede
Yaboneh Bonge Welde
Determinants of Customers' Intention to
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Use E-Payment Services:

Evidences from Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Hailemariam Kebede
Zelalem Alemenew Desta
Factors Affecting Consumers' Buying Decision of a TV
Brand in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr.Tewodros Mesfin

MA in Project Management (Regular)

Abebaw Molla
Assessing the Project Implementation Planning
Practice of Amhara Bank S.C
Supervisor: Dr. Mengistu Bogale
Akawak Endale
Assessment Factors Affecting Project Performance: A Case
Study of Bishoftu Town Cobblestones Construction Projects
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurazak Mohammed
Arsema Eyassu
Assessment of Critical Success Factors in Real Estate
Projects: A Case of Selected Real Estate Company Projects
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Bezawit Sebsebie
Assessment on the Main Causes of Delay in the Case of TL
Foundation specialist
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurazak Mohammed
Bisrat Zerihun
Assessment of Project Management Practices: A Case of
Ethiopian Construction Design and Supervision Works
Corporation
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Bitania Shiferaw
Assessment of Safety and Health Management Practices in
Construction Projects – A case of ELMI OLINDO
Construction Company
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Chalkeaba Degaga

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An Assessment on the Risk Management Practice of

Construction Projects: Case Study of Defense House
Construction Enterprise
Advisor: Dr. Adane Atara
Dejene Deme
The Link between Project Managers Leadership Attributes
and Organizational Citizenship Behavior in the Construction
Projects of Adama Town
Supervisor: Dr. Work Mekonen
Firesenbet Adela
Assessment of Project Identification and Selection
Processes in Government and Non-government
Organizations in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atera
Hanibal Girmay
Assessment of the Factors That Influence the Success of
Projects in World Vision Ethiopia: A Case of the WASH
Program
Supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane
Hanna Amser
Factors Causing Project Cost Overrun in Construction
Sector: In Case of Mekasha Ambaw Building Contractor
Supervisor: Teklegorgs Assefa (Asst Prof.)
Hirut Kebede
Impact of Resource Management on Construction Projects:
In Case of Misac General Construction Plc
Supervisor: Ato Teklegorgs Assefa (Asst Prof.)
Hrit Zemichael
An Assessment on Project Quality Management Practice:
The Case of Ethiopian Road Authority
Supervisor: Teklegorgs Assefa (Asst Prof.)
Kalkidan Gero
The Practice of Aligning Projects with Organizational
Business Strategy: The Case of Ethio Telecom
Supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane

Melat Hassen

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The Effect of resource planning on project performance in

Ethiopian construction industry: Evidence from Commercial
Bank of Ethiopia Head Office Building
Supervisor: Fesseha Afework (Asst Prof.)
Michael Mengesha
Assessment of Local Contractors’ Challenges on Execution
of International Construction Projects: The Case of Elmi
Olindo Contractors Plc on BGI Project
Supervisor: Fesseha Afework (Asst Prof.)
Muluken Abera
Assessing Effect of Manpower Training and Development
on Project Performance: The Case of Telecom Expansion
Project (TEP) In Ethio Telecom
Supervisor: Dr. Atsede Tesfaye
Nahom Woldegebriel
An Assessment of Project Management Maturity in
Construction Projects: The case of YOTEK Construction PLC
Supervisor: Dr. Wubshet Bekalu
Rediet Lemma
Assessment of Project Management Practice in Agricultural
Transformation Agency: In The Case of Agricultural
Commercialization Clusters Project
Supervisor: Dr. Wubshet Bekalu
Saron Mulugeta
Project management Maturity in the Ethiopia Construction
Sector: Process and challenges: the case of Bamacon
Engineering PLC
Supervisor: Dr. Bahran Asrat
Seifemichael Mesfin
Promoting Public-Private Partnership Projects – Challenges
and Opportunities: the Case of the Ethiopian Irrigation
Sector
Supervisor: Dr. Bahran Asrat
Sipara Alemu
Assessment of Health and Safety in Constructing High-rise
Buildings in Addis Ababa: The case of Ayat Share Company
Supervisor: Dr. Bahiran Asrat
Solomon Ayele
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Assessment of Mobile Banking Adoption Project in Nib

International Bank
Supervisor: Dr.Wubshet Bekalu
Sosena Ashenafi
Assessing the Role of Internal Stakeholder Management on
Project Success in Case of Addis Ababa City Road Authority
Supervisor: Dr. Mengistu Bogale
Tsedenya Yohannes
Assessment of Project Implementation in Construction
Projects: In the case of Bamacon Engineering
Supervisor: Dr. Mengistu Bogale

MA in Project Management (Evening)

Abadi Gebreanenia
Practice of Communication Management in IT Projects:
The Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE)
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Abebaw Abebe
Assessment of Project Communication Management
Practices and Challenges: The Case of Family Guidance
Association of Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Alula Alebachew
Assessment on Practice and Challenges of Project Cost
Estimate in selected Grade One Building Construction
Companies in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Amanuel Eyasu
Benefits and challenges of Implementing Business
Intelligence Project: The Case of Commercial Bank
of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Amanuel Negash
Assessment of Project Stakeholder Management
Practices: The case of Addis Ababa Water and
Sewerage Authority (AAWSA)

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Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos

Berhanu Temesgen
A Study on Software Project Management Practices
In Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Bezaye Eshetu
Occupational Stress in Construction Projects:
The Case of Ethiopian Electric Power
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atera
Biniyam Bisrat
Prospect, Challenges and Cost of Implementation
Of IFRS Project in Berhan Bank S.C
Supervisor: Solomon Markos
Birhanemeskel Solomon
Factors Influencing Effectiveness of Monitoring and
Evaluation System: The Case of Commercial Bank of
Ethiopia Information Technology Projects
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atera
Biruk Dage
Assessment of project management practices in
Case of Bank of Abyssinia PMO IT projects
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atera
Daniel G/Michael
Assessment of the Project management practice of health
Sector projects in Ethiopia, the case of the Ministry of
Health, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atera
Dereje Chanie
The Diagnostic Review of the Monitoring and Controlling
Practices: The case of the African Union Commission
Supervisor: Teklegorgs Assefa (Asst. Prof.)
Destalem Hailu
Assessment of Project Procurement Practices Influencing
Failures of Power transformers in substation projects: The
Case of Ethiopian Electric Power Project, Electric Network
Reinforcement and expansion Project
Supervisor: Teklegorgs Assefa (Asst. Prof.)
Edom Elias
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Assessment on the causes of construction project

Failures And abandonment: the case of Yeka Hills 4Star
Hotel construction Project in Addis Abeba
Supervisor: Tekelegorgs Assefa (Asst. Prof.)
Esayas Zerayakob
An Assessment of Project Management Competency:
The Case of Tiret Corporate
Supervisor: Teklegorgs Assefa (Asst. Prof.)
Fitih Awoke
The Practices of Risk Management Process on Project
Success: The Case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia in
T24 Upgrade Project
Supervisor: Dr. Wubeshet Bekalu
Getu Tadesse
Assessment of Project Risk Management Practices:
The Case of Bole Lemi Industrial Park
Supervisor: Dr. Bahran Asrat
Habtamu Degefaw
Challenges on Developing Project Portfolio Management
Approach: The Case of it Projects in Bank of Abyssinia
Supervisor: Dr. Bahran Asrat
Hadera Zeray
Practice of Risk Management in Ethiopian Airlines Digital
Projects: The case of Ethiopian airlines digital project
management office
Supervisor: Dr. Bahran Asrat
Hailemariam Misganaw
Stakeholder management - Practice and Challenges:
The Case of Plan International Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Bahran Asrat
Henok Girma
Assessment on The Challenges of Project Financing by
Interest Free Banking Financing Modes: The Case of
Dashen Bank
Supervisor: Dr. Wubshet Bekalu
Mebrahtom G/yesus
Assessment of the Relative Importance of Project
Integration Management during Project Execution
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And Monitoring & Controlling Cycles: The Case of

Kilinto Pharmaceutical Industrial Park
Supervisor: Dr. Mengistu Bogale
Melkamu Gamene
Project Management Practice Comparative Case
Study for Development Bank of Ethiopia Network
Infrastructure and Security Project by Public Agency
and Private Firm
Supervisor: Dr. Wubshet Bekalu
Meron Alemu
Cause and Prevention of Distressed Project in
Addis Ababa Water and Sanitation Authority:
A Case of Package Wastewater Treatment Plant
Electromechanical Supply and Civil Work
Construction (Lot ii)
Supervisor: Dr. Mengistu Bogale
Muleta Ulfata
Evaluation on Forecasted Cost and Completion Time
(Schedule) overrun of Project Financing: a Case Study
on Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurazak Mohammed
Nigist Tadesse
Assessment of Project Planning Practice: The Case of
Ministry of Revenue Electronic Single Window Project
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurazak Mohammed
Rediet Tadesse
Assessing the Effect of Project Monitoring and
Controlling Practice on Project Success: In the
Case of Ethiopian Airlines Construction Project
Management Office
Supervisor: Dr. Worku Mekonen
Rewina Gebremedhin
Knowledge Management Practices in NGOs
A Case of Care Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Worku Mekonen
Samson Mekonnen
Project Communication and Its Effect in the
Performance of Electromechanical Construction
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Projects: In A Case of Edna-Mall HTS PLC (EHTS)

Supervisor: Dr. Worku Mekonen
Samuel Kenneth
Assessment of Project Safety Management Practices in
Construction Projects: The case of Elmi Olindo
Construction PLC.
Supervisor: Dr. Worku Mekonen
Seblewongel Nega
The Effect of Project Monitoring and Controlling
Practice on Project Success: A Case Study of Projects
in Information Network Security Agency (INSA)
Supervisor: Dr. Worku Mekonen
Solomon Woubshet
Challenges and Practices of Occupational
Health and Safety Standard Implementation
in Building Construction Projects in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane
Tedla Abebe
An Assessment of Success factors affecting project
Implementation: Case of Integrated Financial management
Information System of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Fissesha Afework (Asst. Prof.)
Tilahun Debele
Assessment of Challenges on The performance of
Government Housing Projects: In the case of
Addis Ababa City
Supervisor: Fissesha Afework (Asst. Prof.)
Yejimmawerk Ayalew
Assessment of Risk management practices in
Construction projects in Ethiopia- Case study on
Selected Building and Road Construction Projects
Supervisor: Teklegorgs Assefa (Asst. Prof.)
Yohannis Tekalign
Assessment of Project Distress Prevention and
Intervention Strategies in Construction Projects:
A Case of Projects Contracted by Sunshine Construction
PLC
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurazak Mohammed
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Zelalem Adugna
The Assessment of Project Risk Management Practices
in Development Bank of Ethiopia financed Projects;
The Case of Manufacturing Projects Administered at Head
Office
Supervisor: Teklegorgs Assefa (Asst. Prof.)

MA in Project Management (Distance)

Meron Birru
Assessing the Practice of Project Risk Management:
A Case study of Zemen Bank Headquarter Building
Construction Project
Supervisor: Dr. Worku Mekonnen
Tarik Bekele
Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Practice for
Adaptive Project Management: The Case of the Ethiopian
People in Need –The Girls Education Project in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Bahran Asrate

Master of Business Leadership (Regular)

Bethlehem Mohammed
An assessment on Human Resource
Development Practices in the Case of
Jupiter International Hotel
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurezak Mohammed
Bontu Chalchisa Jendo
The Assessment of the Factors Affecting
Women Participation in Leadership Position
from Women Employees Perspective in the
Case of Ethiopian Broadcast Corporation
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atara
Ephrata Dereje
The Role of Follower Personality on
Psychological Contract: In the Case of
Spotlight Ethiopia PLC

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Supervisor: Dr. Mengistu Bogale

Lilay Mahmud
Effects of Expatriates on Perceived Performance
of an Organization: The Case of Tabor Ceramics
Product Manufacturing Share Company
Supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane
Nebat Izedin
Determinants of Customer Retention in the
Case of Ethio telecom
Supervisor: Dr. Worku Mekonen
Romahay Amaha
Opportunities and Challenges of E-leadership
Implementation: In the case of Atlas Computing
Technologies
Supervisor: Dr. Wubshet Bekalu
Samrawit G/Michael
Impact of Leader’s Integrity on Organization
Success: An Empirical Study in FE Construction Plc
Supervisor: Teklegeorgis Assefa (Asst. Prof)
Semira Desalegn
The Effect of Employee Empowerment Practice
on Customers’ Satisfaction in The Hotel Industry:
The Case of Radisson Blu Hotel, Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Bahran Asrat
Shegaw Abie
The effect of leadership behavior on
Employees job satisfaction: the case
Of Ethiopian large taxpayers' office.
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atera
Tsedenia Abayneh
Impact of Work Life Balance on Employee
Performance A Case of Zeta Construction PLC.
Supervisor: Dr. Atsede Tesfaye

Master of Business Leadership (Extension)

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Ashebir Endale
The Role of Leadership Style in Employee
Engagement: The Case of Commercial Bank
of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Teklegeorgis Assefa (Asst. Prof)
Bayush Berhanu
Assessment of Factors Affecting the Participation of
Women in Leadership: The Case of Zemen Bank S.C.
Supervisor Dr. Solomon Markos
Beamlak Tesfaye
The Effect of Teamwork on Organizational
Performance in Ethiopian Healthcare Institutions:
The Case of the Tikur Anbesa Specialized Hospital
Supervisor: Dr. Bahran Asrat
Biruk Alemayehu
The Impact of Gender Difference on Leadership
Effectiveness: The Case of ABIG PLC
Supervisor: Dr. Mengistu Bogale
Daremyelesh Mebrate
Relationship between Leadership and Employee Motivation:
In the Case of Geosynthetics Industrial Works plc
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Atera
Endashaw Azaj
The Effect of Organizational Orientation on Organizational
Performance: the case of Addis international bank PLC
Supervisor: Dr. Worku Mekonen
Fekadu Asmamaw
Employees’ Performance Management Practices,
the Case of Ries Engineering S.C, Addis Ababa
Supervisor:Dr. Solomon Markos
Gadissa Mamo
Assessment of Corporate Governance Practices and
Challenges: The case of Cooperative Bank of Oromia S.C.
Supervisor: Fisweha Afework (Asst. Prof.)

Hanna Gebreyesus
The Effect of Employee Empowerment
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Practice on the Employee’s Performance

The case of Panafric Global PLC
Supervisor: Dr. Mengistu Bogale
Helina Mesfin
The Effect of Leadership Styles on Job
Satisfaction: The Case of Panafric Global PLC
Supervisor: Dr. Abdurezak Mohammed
Meseret Assefa
The Effect of Leadership Styles on Employee’s
Job satisfaction Case of Commercial Bank of
Ethiopia West Addis Ababa District
Supervisor: Dr. Mengistu Bogale
Mulualem Messeret
Comparative Analysis of Institutional
Competence of Floriculture Export
Companies in Ethiopia: Comparative
Analysis between Foreign owned and
Locally owned Companies
Supervisor: Teklegeorgis Assefa (Asst. Prof.)
Nigus Alemu
The Effect of Leader-Member Exchange
Leadership on Employee Readiness for
Organizational Change: The Case of East
Africa Bottling Share Company
Supervisor: Dr. Bahran Asrat
Serkadis Henock
Reward Management Practices of selected
Hotels in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Markos
Sinishaw Damene
Assessment of ERM Practice – the Case of EIC
Supervisor: Dr. Worku Mekonen
Tewodros Alene
Succession Planning Practices and their
Implications on Employee Retention: in
the case East Africa Bottling S.C
Supervisor: Dr. Wubshet Bekalu
Tilahun Mamo
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Interaction of strategic leadership behavior &

Organizational Performance in the case of
Wegagen Bank SC
Supervisor: Dr. Bahran Asrat
Tsegalem Kore
Effect of Coaching on Employee
Sales Performance: The Case of East Africa Bottling S.C
Supervisor: Dr. Abraraw Chane
Yalemfiker Girma
Women and Leadership: Challenges and Opportunities
The Case of Ethio Telecom
Supervisor:Dr. Abraraw Chane

MA in Development Economics (Regular)

Alemayehu Nigatu Kebede
Public Private Partnership for the Provision of
Affordable Condominium Houses in Bole sub-city
of Addis Ababa .
Supervisor: Dr. Berhanu Denu.
Nardose Bedilu Getachew
Determinants of Agricultural Transformation in
Ethiopia: The Role of Institutions.
Supervisor: Dr. Berhanu Denu.
Sena Bilku Merga
Analysis of the Determinants of Antenatal Health care
Service Utilization in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Zelalem Gutu

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College of Humanities, Language

Studies, Journalism and
Communication

Department: Afan Oromo, Literature and Folklore

MA in Teaching Afan Oromo

Adanech Aseffa
Qaaccessa Kitaaba Barnoota Afaan Oromoo Kutaa 7ffaa
fi 8 ffaa K eessatti A foolaan G argaaramuun
Dandeettiwwan Afaanii Barsiisuu
Advisor: Dr Dinkessa Deressa
Cherenet Hundessa
Gaazexaa B ariisaa K eessatti Q aaccessa I ttifayyadama
Jechoota Loogaafi Waaltinaa
Advisor: Dr Dinkessa Deressa
Etenesh Tolera
Xiinxala Afseenaa Oromoota Finfinnee keessatti Bakka
Jireenyaa Isaanii Irraa Buqa’anii
Advisor: Dr. Tadasse Jaleta
Kefyalew Degaga
Qaaccessa S irboota S alaalee W aa’ee D himoota
Waytawoo Irratti Xiyyeeffatu
Advisor: Dr. Tadasse Jaleta
Masho Hirko
Qaaccessa Hariiroo Namaafi Naannoo:Asoosamoota
Danaafi Arraa Gurbaa Keessatti
Advisor: Dr. Aseffa Tefera
Senessa Negashu
Sakatta’a Faaruu Goota:Afwalaloo Seenaa Badhaadhaa
Dilgaasaa Bekkeewwaniifi Uumamaan Walqabatanii
Faarfaman (Salaalee Shawaa Kaabaa)
Advisor: Dr. Aseffa Tefera
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Sukare midegesa
Qaaccessa A kkaataa F ayyadama Afoolaa Asoosama
Yoom Laataa Keessatti
Advisor: Dr. Deseta Desalegn
Teferi Sheferew
Xiinxala Gahee Dubartootaa Asoosamoota Isaayyaas
Hordofaa Keessatti
Advisor: Dr. Deseta Desalegn
Yeshi Kefyalew
Title: Xiinxala Qabiyyeefi Dhiyaannaa Gilgaalota Kitaaba
Barnoota Afaan Oromoo Kutaa 4ffaa
Advisor: Dr Dinkessa Deressa
Department: Amharic Language, Literature &
Folklore

PhD in Ethiopian Literature

Yosef Getnet
“የትረካ ድምጽና አተኩሮ በተመረጡ የአማርኛ የወንጀል
ክትትል ረጅም ልቦለዶች “
Advisor: Dr. Ayele Fikre
Dr. Com. Demelash Kasaye

PhD in Folklore

Abiy Yimer
“የጤናና የህክምና ሎር በጥቁር አንበሳ ሆስፒታል”
Advisor: Dr. Tadesse Jalata
Komander Mohamed
“ሀገረሰባዊ ህክምና እና ማህበረ- ኢኮኖሚያዊ ፋይዳው በአሪ
ብሔረሰብ”
Advisor: Dr. Miruts Gidey
Dr. Alemu Kassaye
Mesfin Fekade
“የሃገር በቀል ዕውቀት የአካባቢ ጥበቃ ትንተና”

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Advisor: Dr. Bayiliyegn Tasew

Moges Michael
“ቁሳዊ ባህል፣ ሥነምህዳርና ማንነት በዘጌ ማህበረሰብ”
Advisor: Dr. Zelalem Tefera
Dr. Yenealem Aredo
Temesgen Beyene
“የባህል ሕክምና ዕውቀት እና የሥነ ምህዳር ዐውዳዊ
መስተጋብር ትንተና በደቡብ ጎንደር ዞን ማኅበረሰብ”
Advisor: Dr. Alemu Kassaye
Dr. Tilahun Telila
Yonas Teshome
“የአፋር ብሔረሰብ ቃላዊ ግጥሞች ክዋኔና ፋይዳ ትንተና”
Advisor: Ato Zerihun Asfaw

PhD in Teaching Amharic

Meselu Mngistu
“የአማርኛ ቋንቋ መምህራን የተግባቦት ክህሎት አጠቃቀም
በክፍል ውስጥ መስተጋብሩ ላይ የሚያሳድረው ተጽዕኖ ልዩነት
ትኩረት የካ ክፍለ ከተማ ”
Advisor: Professor Getahun Amare

MA in Ethiopian Literature & Folklore

Abebech Ararsa
“የኢሬቻ በዓል አከባበር ስርዓተ ክዋኔ በቢሾፍቱ ከተማ”
Advisor: Dr. Desta Amare
Belaynesh Regassa
“በአዲስ አበባ የሚገኙ ጥንታዊ ቤቶች አሰራር ፎክሎራዊ
ገጽታ”
Advisor: Dr. Alemu Kassaye
Birtukan Debay
“ሀገረሰባዊ የዕፅዋት መድሀኒቶች እውቀት፣አዘገጃጀት እና
አሰጣጥ በሸዋሮቢት ከተማና አካባቢዋ”
Advisor: Dr. Yenealem Aredo
Elesabet Shimelis
“አስተማስሎ በመጽሐፈ ጨዋታ ስጋዌ ወመንፈሳዊ”

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Advisor: Dr. Zelalem Meseret

Etenesh Walelign
“የሴት የቅኔ መምህራን የህይወት ታሪክና የቅኔያት ይዘት
ትንተና”
Advisors: Dr. Yewendweson Awlachew
Etsegenet Mihrete
“የሀገረሰባዊ አልባሳት፣አሰራር አለባበስና አጊያጌጥ ጥናት በላይ
ጋይንት ወረዳ”
Advisor: Dr. Yenealem Aredo
Fikirte Sileshi
“በደቡብ ወሎ ዞን ቃሉ ወረዳ የፋጢማ ቆሪ ሥርዓት አከባበርእና
በሥርዓቱ የሚባሉ ስነቃሎች ትንተና”
Advisors: Ato Zerihun Asfaw
Kidist Mamo
“የሰባት ቤት ጉራጌ የልጆች ጨዋታዎች ክዋኔ”
Advisor: Dr. Yewendweson Awlachew
Mebratu Hailu
“የጎንደር"44ቱ" አድባራትና በዙሪያቸው የሚነገሩ ተረኮች
ጥናት”
Advisor: Ato Zerihun Asfaw
Mekdes Mekuriya
“በአዲስ አበባ ከተማ በተመረጡ ሁለተኛ ደረጃ ትምህርት ቤቶች
ተፅፈው የተገኙ የግድግዳ ላይ ጽሑፎች(ግራፊቲ) አይነት፣
ምደባና ትንተና”
Advisor: Ato Zerihun Asfaw
Mihiret Habte
“የሰው ባህላዊ መድኃኒቶች አዘገጃጀት፣ ቅመማና አሰጣጥ
ጥናት በጌዴኦ ብሔረሰብ”
Advisor: Dr. Alemu Kassaye
Mitiku Bekele
“በትግራይ ክልል ኢሮብ ወረዳ አዳር (ማስነ) ቃል ግጥም ይዘት
ትንተና”
Advisor: Dr. Yewendweson Awlachew
Nardos Tesfaye
“በለውጡ አንድ ዓመት በመረጃ መረብ የቀረቡ የቃል ግጥሞች
እና ቀልዶች ይዘት ትንተና”
Advisor: Dr. Mohamed Ali
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Netsanet Wudu
“የበገና ድርደራ ታሪክ ቅኝት እና የመዝሙራቱ ትንተና”
Advisor: Dr. Zelalem Meseret
Selam Demeke
“በዲማ ቅዱስ ጊዮርጊስ ገዳም ዙሪያ የሚነገሩ ተረኮችና ቁሳዊ
ባህሎች ጥናት”
Advisors: Dr. Yenealem Aredo
Serawit Degfe
“የመንጻት (ጎንደሮ) ሥርዓተ ክዋኔ በይርጋ ጨፌ ወረዳ”
Advisor: Dr. Alemu Kassaye

MA in Teaching Amharic

Seyum Yihune
“በ2010 ዓ.ም እና በ2011 ዓ.ም በደቡብ ብሄር ብሄረሰቦችና
ህዝቦች ክልል ተዘጋጅተው በቀረቡት የ8ኛ ክፍሌ የአማርኛ
ቋንቋ ክልላዊ ፈተናዎች ውስጥ የተካተቱት የሰዋስው
ጥያቄዎች አቀራረብ እና የይዘት ተገቢነት ፍተሻ”
Advisor: Professor Getahun Amare
Tizita Kelemwork
“በአዲስአበባ ከተማ አስተዳደር በተመረጡ ሦስት
የመንግሥት ሁለተኛ ደረጃ ትምህርትቤቶች የሚማሩ የ9ኛ
ክፍል የቀን መደበኛና የማታ ተማሪዎች አንብቦ የመረዳት
ችሎታ ንፅፅር”
Advisor: Dr. Getachew Endalamaw

Department of Foreign Languages and Literature

PhD in Applied Linguistics and Development

Getachew Teshome
Exploring t he N ature R ole o f C lassroom I nteraction in
Developing Early Grade Reading Skills: The Case of
Afan Oromo Mother Tongue
Advisor: Nuru Mohammed

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Fekadu Oljira
Investigation in to Language in use in The
Communication Practices of Commercial Bank of
Ethiopian.
Advisor: Dr Anteneh Tsegaye
Negash Getachew
Causes and Remedial of Courses of action for
Endangered Ethnic Minority Languages: The Case of
Zay
Advisor: Dr Ronne Meyer

PhD in English Language Teaching

Adugna Guade
The Effects of School – based Professional
Development Workshop on English Language Teachers’
Beliefs and Their Classroom Practices: An Inductive
Grammar
Advisor: Dr. Abebe G/TSadik & Dr. Badima Belay
Animut Tadele
Motivation for Reading, Vocabulary Breathing and
Reading Comprehension
Advisor: Dr. Geremew Lemu
Dagne Kebede
The Renewal Process of the 2008 /9 English as a
Foreign Language (EFL) Secondary School Curriculum
Advisor: Dr. Alemu Hailu
Daniel Eressa
Instructors and learners Beliefs and practice of
Development peaking (Oral) Skills in EFL Classes Ambo
University Engineering Students in focus
Advisor: Dr. Alemu Hailu

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Ebisa Dhaba
A study of EFL Teachers ‘Teaching EFFICA, Attributions
to Their Teaching and Their Perceived Effectiveness of
CPD: PGDT Graduates in Focus
Advisor: Dr. Anteneh Tsegaye
Engliz Ketema
Effects of Computer and Mobile Assisted Task Based
Listening Instruction: Astu Students in Focus
Advisor: Dr. Geremew Lemu
Eyerusalem Tadesse
Teachers’ and Students Perceptions and Practices of
Feedback Provision during continuous Assessment of
Basic Writing Course: The Case of Wollege University
Advisor: Dr Anteneh Tsegaye
Jira Jabessa
Analyzing errors in students writing and Teachers’
Feedback
Advisor: Dr. Tamene Kitila
Lemmi Tadesse
Exploration into Instructors’ Perception of Students
‘English Ability a nd Their Assessment Practices in a
Mixed Ability Classes: The Case of English major
Students of Ambo University
Advisor: Dr. Alamirew G/Mariam
Mezemer Tekleab
The Study o n t he e ffect o f co llaborative w riting on
University Students’ writing Performance and their
attitudes towards writing
Advisor: Dr. Tamene Kitila
Samuel Mekonnen
A Study on Learning Style, Strategy, Efficacy and
Reading Comprehension across Background Variables
of First Year University Students”
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Advisor: Dr. Fekadu Mulugeta

Tilaye Alamneh
A Critical Discourse analysis of Commercial
Advertisements in Ethiopian FM Radios: Focus on
advertisement s o f E ducational in stitutions f rom 2 010-
2019
Advisor: Dr. Animaw Anteneh
PhD in Literature
Andualem Tolessa
Generations and power Relations as Reflected in
selected contemporary Amharic Novels
Advisor: Ato. Zerihun Assfaw
Assefa Mekonen
A Critical Analysis of Narrative Voice and Time in
Selected Amharic Novels (1991- 2014): A comparative
Approach
Advisor: Dr. Tena Shale
Aschalew Legese
A new Historicist Reading of Selected African Dramas:
Comparative Study
Advisor: Dr. Melakneh Mengistu
Bezabih Tesfahunegn
Adapting Feature Films from Amharic prose narratives:
Narrative Strategies in focus
Advisor: Dr. Tena Shale & Dr. Balew Demissie
Dagnachew Adefirs
Post- Colonial Ecocritical reading of Ecological
Violence and Resistance in selected Anglophone African
Novels (2000- 2010)
Advisor: Dr. Melakneh Mengistu
Getnet Tibebu
Post-Colonial Resistance in Selected Anglophone African

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Novels
Advisor: Dr. Melakneh Mengistu
Hiwot Walelign
The Practice and Significance of Magical Realism in
selected African Novels
Advisor: Dr. Olga Yazbec
Liknaw Yirsaw
A postmodernist Reading of Selected Ethiopian Novels
in English
Advisor: Dr. Berhanu Mathewos
Mesfin Wedajo
African Feminism in selected Contemporary African
Novel in English: A comparative approach
Advisor: Dr. Berhanu Mathewos
Misrak Tenna
Aspects of Postmodernism in Selected Ethiopian
Diaspora Novels in English
Advisor: Dr Oga Yazbec
Moges Gebremariam
Alienation and Fragmentation in the Amharic Novel: A
Critical Reading.
Advisor: Dr. Berhanu Mathewos
Tarekegn Abraha
A Feminist Reading of Selected Novels A Comparative:
Analysis
Advisor: Dr. Olga Yazbec
Taye Gudeta
A Feminist Reading of Selected Ethiopian Novels In
English
Advisor: Dr. Melakneh Mengistu

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MA in English Language Teaching (Regular)

Anteneh Yilma
Language t ransfer a s a C ommunication strategy: focus
on o n A gricultural E conomics St udents i n Se lale
University and Hawassa University College of
Agriculture
Advisor: Dr. Emwedish Jemal
Aschalew Birhanu
Identification of The Target English Language Needs of
Ethiopian Police Peacekeepers
Advisor: Dr Berhanu Bogale
Bayu Nega
Investigating the Practice of Teaching Oral
Communication Skills Through Communicative Activities
in ELTv Class: The Case of Abune Basilyose Primary
School Grade 8 in Focus
Advisor: Dr. Abebe G/TSadik
Daniel Tesfaye
Grammar Learning Strategies Use of Grade 11 Students
at Nemelefen High School
Advisor: Dr Tamene Kitila
Desalew Melkie
A Comparative Assessment of Teaching Writing S kills I
English at Government and Private Schools
Advisor: Dr. Neguse Lilay
Endegena Getachew
A Study on the Effectiveness of Teaching Vocabulary
Using Computer Assisted Language Instructor
Advisor: Dr. Mendida Berkessa
Enku Kebede
Teachers Practice and Students Preferences for written
corrective feedback the case of Kotebe Metropolitan
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University
Advisor: Dr Seime Kebede
Gebeyehu Simeneh
A study of the Effectiveness of Listening Classes
Presented in Plasma TV in English Language teaching
Advisor: Dr. Hailom Banteyerga
Habiba Mohammed
A Study of English Major Students’ Reading Materials
Preferences: the case of Samara
Advisor: Dr Girma Gezahegn
Kalkidan Muluken
Exploring Students Reading Strategy Use While
Studying for Exam: The Case of Addis Ababa University
Second Year Students of The Department of English
Language and Literature
Advisor: Dr. Emwedish Jemal
Kiya Belay
Investigating the Correlation Between English Language
Proficiency a nd a cademic a chievement: a mong F irst
Year Nature Science Students of Mekelle University
Advisor: Dr Melaku Wakuma
Yerusalem Ebba
An Assessment of English Language Proficiency of
general Medicine and Sport Science Students and Its
Relationship with Academic Achievement.
Advisor: Dr. Fekadu Mulugeta

MA in English Literature (Regular)

Hailu Abebe
Magic Realism in Alemayehu Wassie’s Trilogy
Advisor: Dr Molla Feleke

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Mikiyas Afework
A Thematic Analysis of the Book of Esther
Advisor: Dr. Olga Yazbec
Nigist Tesfaye
The Portrayal of Major Characters in Things Fall apart
and Matigari : A Comparative Analysis
Advisor: Dr. Berhanu Matthewos
Sinafke Solomon
Gender Issu es in A dichie’s N ovels P urple Hib iscus a nd
Half a Yellow Sun
Advisor: Dr Berhanu Mathewos
Temesgen Befkadu
A Psychoanalytic Reading of Three Selected Novellas
Advisor: Dr Molla Feleke

MA in English Language Teaching (Extension)

Aregash Adnew
An Exploration of the Implementation of Learners
interred language teaching methods: The case of Asco
secondary school Grade 9 in focus
Advisor: Dr. Abebe Damtew
Tizazu Waltenigus
Exploring t he Implementation o f R eading S trategies
and t eachers p erceptions in E nglish a s a f oreign
Language.
Advisor: Dr. Abebe Damtew

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Department: Linguistics and Philology

PhD in General Linguistics

Andualem Adal
A Descriptive Syntax of Naayi
Advisor: Dr. Endalew Assefa
Dawit Tilahun
A Grammar of Gede’o: A Highland East Cushitic Language
Advisor: Dr. Shimelis Mazengia
Habtamu Anbessie
Developmental Influence Between Academic Language
Proficiencies Across Multiple Languages: Borna, Amharic,
and EFL
Advisor: Dr. Binyam Sisay
Mequanint Wanna
Intelligibility among the speakers of Gamotstso Varieties
Advisor: Dr. Girma Mengistu & Dr. Fekede Menuta
Tsehay Abza
Descriptive Grammar of Inor
Advisor: Dr. Fekede Menuta

PhD in Documentary Linguistics

Dagnew Mache
Documentation and Linguistic Analysis of Discourse
Markers in Rayya Tigrinya
Advisor: Dr. Ronny Meyer
Dubale Sahile
Shekkinoono Documentation and description
Advisor: Prof. Zelealem Leyew

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Kuri Baysa
Documentation and description of the entire parchment
making and calligraphy writing culture (As observed at
እስቴ ‘Istie’, district South Gonder)
Advisor: Dr. Derib Ado, Dr. Sirgew Gelaw

PhD in Descriptive and Theoretical Linguistics

Eba Teresa
Typology and Structure of Eventuality in Afaan Oromoo
Advisor: Prof. Baye Yimam
Gashaw Arutie
The Semantics and Pragmatics of Amharic Spatial
Expressions
Advisor: Prof. Baye Yimam
Yemane Tesfay
Assessment of the Genetic Status of Ge’ez within
Ethiosemitic: A Lexical Approach
Advisor: Prof. Orin Gensler

PhD in Philology

Asfaw Tilahuen
Tarikä Nägäst of Zuramba Monastry (South Gondär)
Edition, translation, and historical analysis of the
interpolated short chronicles
Advisors: Dr. Endris M. & Dr. Anais Wion
Melaku Abate
The Chronicle of Mnilək II (1865-1913): Edition and
Annotated Translation
Advisor: Dr. Mersha Alehegne
Nuraddin Aman
Manuscripts of Oromo History recounted by Šayḫ Abū-
Baker ‘Oṯmān: Text edition, analysis and annotated
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translation
Advisor: Dr. Endris Mohammed
Sisay Zelalem
A comparative content analysis and linguistic description
of the chronicle of Emperor Tewodros II with translation
and annotation
Advisor: Dr. Hagos Abraha

Tibebu Anteneh
The Ethiopic version of the Alexander Romance by Pseudo
Callisthenes: Critical edition with annotated translation
Advisor s- Dr. Mersha Alehegne
Prof. Gianfrancesco Lusini
Wosenseged Kidane
’ƎṣäDäbdaabbe: Philological and Anthropological Analysis
with annotated translation
Advisors: Dr. Mersha Alehegne & Dr. Fekadu Fullas

MA in Documentary Linguistics
Seblewongel Assefa
Assessing the Practices of Giving Local Personal
Nicknames in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr. Desalegne Hagos
MA in Philology

Abdulaziz Shek Abdiweli Mohammed

Text edition, translation & annotation of the chronicle of
Muqaddimat Ğadwal aš-šāš Waš-šām
Advisor: Dr. Endris Mohammed
Fatuma Hussein
The biography and philological inquiry of selected Arabic
manuscript of Šayḫ Mahmmūd Sulaymān (Abbaa
Mechaa Abbaa Waaji)
Advisor- Hassen Mohammed Kawo

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School of Journalism and Communication

MA in Broadcast Journalism (Regular)

Abayneh Woldeyohannes
Audience reception of ‘Tenawo Bebetwo’ EBC live talk
show: A study of health professionals at Tikur Anbessa,
Bethel, and Hayat Hospitals in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr. Nigussie Meshsha
Bahru Temesgen
Exploratory study on the coverage of traffic accident
news on Fana Radio: The case of daily morning news
Advisor: Dr. Abudlaziz Dino
Furi Bonsa
A study audience reception of Afan Oromo Radio
program “ Kula B adiya”: T he c ase o f f armers’
cooperation union in Oromia region
Advisor: Dr. Yohannes Shiferaw
Sadik Tura
Investigation on television news message accessibility
for v isually im paired p eople: T he case o f E TV57 news
Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr. Agaredech Jemaneh

MA in Multimedia Journalism (Regular)

Alemseged Kiflu
Social media to promote Human rights: the Case of
Ethiopian Human Rights Commission
Advisor: Ato Amanuel Abdissa
Abiot Kebede
A study of health communication practice to reduce
HIV/AIDS in Addis Ababa Nefas Silk LAfto Sub-City,
Woreda 11 in focus
Advisor: Dr. Teshager Shiferaw

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Chanyalew Mamo
The Local Media f raming o f P M A biy A hmed I naugural
Speech: The Ethiopian Herald and The Reporter English
in focus
Advisor: Ato Amanuel Abdissa
Chekol Abebe
Assessment of Journalism ethical principles on the case
of Addis Media Network “Traffic Dehinenet” Program
Advisor: Dr. Mulatu Alemayehu
Dessalegn Birhanu
Professional ethics of journalism and diversity of
content in the newsroom: The case of Fana
Broadcasting Corporation
Advisor: Dr. Teshager Shiferaw
Eden Negussie
Assessing the practice of investigative journalism on
Broadcast media in Tigray
Advisor: Ato Mekuria M
Frewoiyni Giday
Coverage of women’s issues in media before and after
PM Abiy Ahmed: The case of Sheger FM 102.1
Yimechish program
Advisor: Dr. Agaredech Jemaneh
Frezer Zewde
Assessment on Ethiopian road safety TV programs: The
case of Walta and EBS television stations
Advisor: Dr. Abdulaziz Dino
Hana Tarekegn
The impacts of banning alcohol advertising on brewery
factories, media and advertising industry and the
society in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr. Anteneh Tsegaye
Mekdes Endale
Audience reception analysis of ‘Discover Ethiopia’
television documentary: The case of Ethiopian

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Broadcasting Service (EBS) in the perspective of the

audience of Addis Ababa
Advisor: Ato Tadesse Zenaye
Fasil Getachew
Opportunities and challenges of radio newsroom
operation: The case of FM Addis 96.3 radio station
Advisor: Ato Tadesse Zenaye
March Ayenew
An e xploration in to in digenous communication p ractice
of S hekacho community: O oto a s a m eans t o p romote
peace, cultural values and cultural identities
Advisor: Dr. Anteneh Tsegaye
Solomon Mulu
Ethiopian Political Reform an Assent or a Threat?
Comparative content Analysis on News Framing: Tigray
Mass Media Agency VS Amhara Mass Media Agency
Advisor: Dr. Mulatu Alemayehu
Yadessa Birassa
Media f reedom a nd it s a pplication i n Ethiopia O MN in
focus since 2018
Advisor: Dr. Mulatu Alemayehu

MA in Public Relation and Strategic

Communications (Regular)

Abebe Gutema
Assessment of perceived challenges in PR-Journalist
relationship: The case of Oromiya Government
Communication and Selected Afan Oromo media
Advisor: Dr. Yohannes Shiferaw
Betelhem Sisay
Assessment of communication strategy of FAO in light
of Van Ruler’s strategic communication framework: The
case of reducing food loss through improved post-
harvest management in Ethiopia
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Advisor: Dr. Amanuel Gebru

Betelhem Wubshet
Exploring city branding: The case of Harar city, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Agaredech Jemaneh
Ermias Alemayehu
An investigation on the relationship between brand
strategy and public relations in Ethiopian Coffee and
Advisor: Dr. Gashaye Belew
Kassahun Tariku
The practice and challenges of using Facebook in public
relations of some selected bureaus of Oromia region
Advisor: Dr. Teshager Shiferaw
Metages Masresha
The practice of integrated marketing communications:
The case of Ethio-telecom
Advisor: Dr. Amanuel Gebru
Senait Abelneh
Assessment of internal strategic communication
effectiveness in the Ministry of Peace (MOP)
Advisor: Dr. Gashaye Belew
Shambel Binalfew
Assessing the practice of public relations on
organizational reputation: The case of Addis Ababa
University public relations office
Advisor: Dr. Mulatu Alemayehu
Nakachew Birlew
The challenges and prospects in branding of natural
tourists destinations in Ethiopia: The case of Ethiopian
Wildlife Conservation Authority
Advisor: Dr. Ton Veen
Tilahun Bizuwork
The effectiveness of organizational communication on
Employees motivation: Ethiopian Police University
College in focus
Advisor: Ato Mekuria Mekasha
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Zahara Ali Ahmed

The Practices and Challenges of public Relation in
Gambella Natinal Regional State: The Case of Selected
regional Bureaus
Advisor: Dr. Nigussie Meshasha

MA in Broadcast Journalism (Extension)

Azmeraw Mossie
The influence of the Internet on news production: A
study of Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation
Advisor: Dr. Nigussie Meshasha
Bilen Tewabe
The psychological i mpact of hate s peech o n a udience:
The case o f p olitical t elevision t alk sh ow o n E TV, LTV
and OMN
Advisor: Dr. Teshager Shiferaw
Daniel Birhanu
Ethically skewed m edia: R epresentation and
stereotyping the audience: The case of ASRAT
television
Advisor: Ato Mekuria Mekasha
Hiwot Molla
A study of journalistic professional practices in
Ethiopian t elevision n ews productions: E BC a nd L TV in
focus
Advisor: Ato Tadesse Zenaye
Kassahun Andualem
Journalists j ob sa tisfaction in E thiopian st ate m edia
after reforms undertaken by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
Advisor: Dr. Amanuel Gebru
Melese Mulatu
Participatory communication for behavioral change on
Sanitation: The case of Woreda 6 of Yeka Sub-City,
Addis Ababa
Advisor: Ato Amanuel Abdissa

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Teshale Kebede
Interests of media and reporting internal conflicts
conflict: F raming a nalysis of G ulale P ost a nd a nd F itih
Magazines
Advisor: Dr. Mulatu Alemayehu

MA in Multimedia Journalism (Extension)

Tihut Tilahun
Broadcaster’s role in bringing social change: A case
study on the work of BBC media action in Ethiopia
Advisor: Ato Tadesse Zenaye
Yared Getahun
Media framing on tree planting campaign issues:
Comparative a nalysis o n Addis Z emen a nd A mharic
Reporter newspapers
Advisor: Ato Mekuria Mekasha
Fikir Mesfin
Development J ournalism a nd i ts M eaning a nd P ractice
in Ethiopian: The case of EBC
Advisor: Dr. Agaredech Jemaneh
Miruk Bireda
A content analysis of strategies of the local media in
promoting domestic tourism in Ethiopia: Fana Tv’s Guzo
Ethiopia in focus
Advisor: Dr. Agaredech Jemaneh
Gesit Assegidew
A c ritical d iscourse a nalysis o f t he E thiopian P resident
Sahile-Work Zewde’s inaugural speech
Advisor: Dr. Agaredech Jemaneh

MA Public Relation and Strategic

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Communications (Extension)

Abayneh Zewde
Success and challenges of public relations practices and
implementations in Ethiopia: A comparative study
focusing on Ethio-Telecom and Electric Utility
Advisor: Ato Tadesse Zenaye
Alemseged Zewdu
The role of strategic media relations in public
mobilization: The case of the national council for the
coordination o f p ublic m obilization f or t he construction
of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Advisor: Dr. Amanuel Gebru
Bantihun Gessesse
The r ole o f o rganizational co mmunication i n l abor-
management co nflict p revention a nd r esolution: The
case of Yirgalem Addis Textile Factory in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr. Amanuel Gebru
Daniel Betre
Assessing t he u tilization o f so cial b ehavioral c hange
communication materials and media messages on
HIV/AIDS in Addis Ababa City Administration, HIV/AIDS
Prevention and Control Office
Advisor: Dr. Abdulaziz Dino
Kebebe Dadi
Assessment of activities a nd challenges of public
relations at the Federal Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Commission of Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Abdulaziz Dino
Mohammednur Kemal
Examining the practice of public relations and
communication in promoting Ethiopian Coffee export:
The case of Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority
Advisor: Ato Mekuria Mekasha
Tesfahun Leta
Factors a ffecting c ustomer sa tisfaction: The c ase of
Ethiopian Airlines
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Advisor: Dr. Gashaye Belew

Tesfaye Bogale
Critical a nalysis o f p ublic r elations p ractices in K otobe
Metropolitan University
Advisor: Dr. Agaredech Jemaneh
Jaylan Abde
An assessment of crisis communication practices and
challenges: The case of the Federal Police Commission
Advisor: Dr. Yohannes Shiferaw
Solomon Ambachewe
The impact of social media on public relations practices:
The Ethiopian Federal Police Commission in focus
Advisor: Ato Tenaw Terefe
Shiferaw Andarge
The r ole o f p ublic r elations in crisis m anagement: The
case of Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority
Advisor: Dr. Gashsye Belew
Yohannes Wondirad
A study of p ublic relations practices on disability in
Ethiopia: F ederation o f E thiopian N ational A ssociations
of persons with disabilities in focus
Advisor: Ato Tadesse Zenaye

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College of health sciences

School of Medicine

MSc in Anatomy

Biruk Endalkachew
Foot Mechanics in Individuals with Diabetes Mellitus, Type I
and II: A Comparative Study.
Supervisors: Dr. Girma Seyoum and Dr.MolaAsnake
Yikeber Argachew
Association between foot type and Podoconiosis:
comparative cross-sectional study in North West Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. GirmaSeyoum & Dr. Mustafa Endris

M.Sc in Medical Biochemistry

Endeshaw Chekol
Assessment o f t he c orrelation b etween D -dimer l evel a nd
the severity of hypertension among hypertensive patients
Supervisors: Dr. Solomon Genet,
Dr. Menakath Menon
Ephrem G/yohannes
Anti- TB drugs induced Hepatotoxicity and Anemia in
children with/without HIV: A case study of MDR-TB
infected children at some randomly selected General
Hospitals in Tigray, Ethiopia.
Supervisors: Dr. Solomon Genet,
Dr. Menakath Menon
Kibrom Gebrezhiher
Evaluation of r enal f unction p rofile i n p atients w ith human
visceral leishmaniasis (KALA-AZAR)
Supervisors: Dr. Solomon T. Gizaw
Dr. Natesan Gnanasekaran

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Seblework Abeje
Assessment of Hemodialysis-associated thrombocytopenia
and associated factors among patients on renal
replacement therapy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisors:Dr. Solomon Genet & Dr.Menkath Menon
Tadesse Asmamaw
Evaluation of serum cystatin C versus Creatine level for the
detection of early renal impairment in patients with Type 2
Diabettes mellitus
Supervisors: Dr. Solomon Genet & Dr.Menkath Menon
Ture Girma
Antihyperglycemic a nd a nti h yperlipidemic e ffect o f P ersea
Americana mill fruitjuice in high Fat Diet and low STZ
induced type 2 diabetic male albino wistar rats.
Supervisors: Dr. Solomon Genet
Mr. Abdissa Tufa
Wonwossen Wale
Vitamin B12, folic acid and homocysteine levels in patients
with Type 2 diabetes on metformin
Supervisors: Dr. Solomon Genet
Dr. Natesan Gnanasekaran
Tekle Loha
Assessment of iron status and iron deficiency anemia
among blood donors at Arba Minch General hospital,
Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Solomon Genet
Dr. Natesan Gnanasekaran
Zemenfes G/medhin
Assessment o f r enal f unction a mong HIV p ositive p atients
taking TENOFOVIR ad Non TENOFOVIR containing highly
active antiretroviral therapy (HAAR)
Supervisors: Dr. Solomon Genet
Dr.Menkath Menon

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MSc in Physiology

Molla Hailu
Evaluation of Significance of Platelet Count in Prognosis of
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension at Mizan-Tepi University
Teaching Hospital, South-West, Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr Yekoye Abebe
Solomon Ejigu
The Effect of Malaria and HIV/AIDs Co-infection on Red
Blood Cells indices and its Relations with the recent CD4
Level of Patients on HAART in Bench Maji Zone, South-
West Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr Diresibachew Haile
Mariam Alemayehu
Relationship between Maternal Hemoglobin Level and
Neonatal Birth Weight at Ambo Governmental Hospitals,
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr GetahunShibru
YeshimaeregShita
Hearing impairment and associated factors among adult
patientsattending ENT clinic of Saint Paul Hospital
Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor. Dr Tesfaye Tolessa, Dr. ZinabuMolla
Tekleberhan Hailemariam
Assessment of Clinical Hematologic and Biochemical
Profiles of Street Individuals who Use “Synthetic Rubber
Adhesives” “Mastish”in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Tesfaye Tolessa
Yemane Berhane
Assessment of Magnitude, severity and determents of
anemia i n H IV/AIDS p atients Taking Z idovudine a nd
Tenofovir containing first line heart regimen at
Acsh,Mekelle, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Tesfaye Tolessa

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Yerukneh Solomon
The e ffect o f c hronic h eavy a lcohol ( AREQ1/KATIKALA)
consumptionon liver enzymes in ChenchoTown, Southern
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Wondyefraw Mekonen
Meron Birle
Assessment of metabolic syndrome in relation to sex
among type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients in TikurAnbessa
Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr GetahunShibru

PhD in Physiology

Abebaye Aragaw
''A Study of Hematologic, H emodynamic, Serum
Electrolytes, and Neurobehavioral Effects of Catha edulis
Forsk on Swiss Albino Mice and Rat Models
Supervisors: Dr. TesfyeTolessa, Prof EyasuMekonen,
Dr Daniel Seifu
Dubero Sime
Anti-Diabetic P otential o f E thiopian N atural Ho ney a nd
Propolis among Induced Diabetic Rats
Supervisor: Dr Yekoye Abebe, Dr Tewabech Zewdie

PhD in Medical Microbiology

YaredMerid Asfaw
Transmission Dynamics of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in
Southern Region of Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr.Yimtubezinash Woldeamanuel
Dr. Abraham Assefa
YaredHailayeBezabhe
Characterization of the Microbiota of Traditional Teff
Fermentation and Contribution to the Sensory and
Antimicrobial Property
Supervisors: Dr. Solomon Gebreselassie;
Dr. Abraham Assefa

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Tsegaye Sewunet Wondimu

Genomic Epidemiology and Molecular Features of Extended
Spectrum beta lactamase producing
Enterobacteriaceae, Jimma University Hospital, South West
Ethiopia,
Supervisors: Prof. Daniel Asrat;
Dr. Yimtubezinash Woldeamanuel

MSc in Medical Microbiology

Aminu Seman Hussien

Magnitude of Extended Spectrum beta lactamase Producing
Multidrug Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Isolates from
Patients attending TikurAnbassa Specialized Hospital, Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Tamrat Abebe & Prof. Daniel Asrat
Shemse Sebre Muktar
Detection of Potential Pathogenic and Drug resistant
Bacteria Isolate from Inanimate Hospital Environments in
Operation Theater and Intensive Care Units of
TikurAnbessa Specialized Hospital and ALERT
Hospital in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr.Tamrat Abebe & Dr.Woldearegay Erku
Mulugeta Kiros Aleme
HIV-1 Genetic Diversity and Pre-Treatment Drug Resistance
Mutations among Recently Diagnosed HIV-1 Infected
Antiretroviral-Naïve Individuals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.WoldearegayErku & Dr.Adane Mihret
Tewachew Awoke Dejenie
Phenotypic Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles o f Klebsiella
pneumoniae isolated from patients at Tikur Anbessa
Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Tamrat Abebe

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MSc in Medical Parasitology

Kalkidan Meketie Begashaw

Current Status of UrogentialSchistosomiasisand Comparison
of Diagnostic Methods in Three Endemic R egions of
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Tadesse Kebede

MSc in Anesthesia

Ahmed Hamo
Assessment of prophylactic Ondasteron for prevention of
spinal a nesthesia i nduced h ypotension for e lective
caesarean section. From October 30/2019- January30/2020
at yekatit12 hospital
Supervisors: Bethelehem Girma & Sirryet Tesfaye
Dagim Bimrew
Prevalence a nd a ssociated f actors o f p ost operative acute
pain in women undergoing caeserian section, Section at
Gandi Memorial women and child care hospital Addis Ababa
Ethiopia, From October 30/2019- January 30/2020
Supervisors: Hirbo Samuel & Tinbite Daniel
Animut Tilahun
Comparison of e ffect intrathecal b upivacaine w ith Fe ntanyl
administered a s m ixture V s se quentially f or e lective
caesarean section from October 30 2019 – January 30
2020 at Ghandi memorial hospital
Supervisors: Adugna Aregawi and Senait Aweke
Yitayal Gaude
Post-operative analgesic efficiency of caudal neostigimine
added to bupivacaine and bupivacaine alone for pediatric
elective infra umbilical surgery. From October30/2019-
January 30/2020 at TikurAnbessa specialized hospital Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia. Prospective cohort study/
Supervisors: Wosenyeleh Admassu & Senait Aweke

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Berihun Tadesse
Comparing fetal outcome in spinal versus general
anesthesia among mothers undergoing CS for fetal distress
from O ctober 30 2 019 – January 30 2020 i n G handi
memorial hospital
Supervisors: Sleshi Abiy & Selamawit Shiferaw
Yohannes Mebratu
The effectiveness of preemptive/preoperative diclofenac for
postoperative p ain r eduction i n p atients u ndergoing m ajor
abdominal surgery, From October 30 2019 – January 30
2020 in adamahospital; Prospective cohort study
Supervisors: Geresu Gebeyehu &
Selamawit Shiferaw
Belete Destaw
Comparative s tudy o n t he ef fectiveness o f i ntravenous
Dexamethasone and Pethidine for the prevention of post
operative shivering during trans urethral resection of the
prostate under spinal anesthesia fromOctober 30 2019 –
January 30 2020 at Minillk II hospital a prospective Cohort
study.
Supervisors: Eyayalem Melesse & Suleiman Jemal
Leake Gebrargs
Comparison of hemodynamic response following spinal
anesthesia between controlled hypertensive and
normotensive p atients u ndergoing s urgery b elow t he
umbilicus from October 30 2019 – January 30 2020 atBLH
Supervisors: Misrak Woldeyohannes &
Suleiman Jemal
Bayissa Garbessa
The magnitude and associated factors of complication
during tracheal Intubation in the pediatric intensive care
unit and emergency ward at TikurAnbessa Specialized
Hospital and Yekatit 12 Hospital from August. 16-December
16, 2019 G.C
Supervisors: Geresu Gebeyhu & Lemlem Getachew
Biniam Assefa
A comparative study on effect of tracheal tube cuffs filled
with air or alkalinised lidocaine on hemodynamic changes
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and laryngotracheal morbidity in children’s at tikuranbessa

specialized hospital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. from October 30
2019 – January 30 2020
Supervisors: Hirpo Samuel & Fiseha Fente
Elleni Mekonen
The prevalence of difficult airway in paediatrics undergoing
neurosurgery from October 30 2019 – January 30 2020 at
Zewditu hospital and associated factors
Supervisors: Lidya Haddis & Senait Aweke
AdaneBaysa
Prevention of post-delivery nausea and vomiting with sub
hypnotic dose of propofol with lidocaine in mothers
undergoing c/s with spinal anesthesiafrom October 30 2019
– January 30 2020 at alert hospital: Prospective cohort
study.
Supervisors: Ashenafi Seifu & Siryet Tesfaye
Bethelihem Ayele
Subhypnotic dose of propofol in preventing laryngospasm
and cough in children undergoing tonsillectomy Surgery
from October 30 2019 – January 30 2020 a prospective
cohort study at Menellik hospital
Supervisors: Geresu Gebeyehu & Zewetir Ashebir
Meron Wubshet
Comparative study of different doses of ketofol for
pediatrics undergoing bone marrow aspiration from
October 30 2019 – January 30 2020 intikuranbessa hospital
A prospective cohort study
Supervisors: Eyayalem Melesse & Zewetir Ashebir
Epherem Nigussie
Comparison of iv lidocaine vs propofol on attenuation of
hemodynamic response during Extubation in elective
surgical patients from October 30 2019 – January 30 2020
at Assela teaching and referral hospital.
Supervisors: Adugna Aregawi & Meron Abrar
Aragaw Hamza
Pre-operative fasting practice and associated factors of
paediatric surgical patients from October 30 2019 –
January 30 2020 at Black Lion Hospital
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Supervisors: Lidya Haddis & Meron Abrar

Wedajo Tsegaye
Predictor of hemodynamic fluctuations after propofol
induction of general anesthesia in patients undergoing
surgery at Addis Ababa public hospitals from October 30
2019 – January 30 2020
Supervisors: Bethelehem Girma & Fiseha Fente
Rebika Ketema
Prospective study on the incidence and determinant factors
of early postoperative hypoxemia in patients undergoing
general anesthesiafrom October 30 2019 – January 30
2020 At TASH and Menellik I hospitals
Supervisors: Wosenyeleh Admassu &
Lemlem Getachew
Mitiku Desalegne
The magnitude and associated factors of postoperative
hyperglycemia on adult patients undergoing elective
operation in TikurAnbesa specialized hospital
Supervisors: Mulualem Sitot & Lemlem Getachew
Tamrat Kelelegne
Title – Assessment of Patient’s Knowledge attitude and
associated factors on anesthesiainformed consent among
elective operation at Addis Ababa Public Hospital from
October 30 2019 – January 30 2020
Supervisors: Mulualem Sitot & Tinbite Daniel
Emebet Seyoum
Title –Comparative study on postoperative analgesic
effectiveness of thoracic paravertebral and intercostal
nerve blocks for unilateral thoracotomy from October 30
2019 – January 30 2020 at menellik II hospital; TASH .and
St Peter Hospital A prospective cohort study
Supervisors: Leulayehu Akalu & Meron Abrar

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MSc in Emergency Medicine & Critical Care

Nursing

Abdeta Workneh
Knowledge of Stroke risk Factors and Warning signs among
patients with heart disease Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisors: Andualem Wobete & Dr. Sofia Kebede
Abel Girma
Assessment o f factors A ffecting p ractice o f p atient clinical
handover p ractice o f n urses in the em ergency d epartment
at selected government hospitals with trauma centres in
aa, ethiopia,2020
Advisors: Andualem Wobte & Dr.Hussen Mekonnen
Abel Tesfaye
Assessment of prevalence and pattern of extremities injury
following motorcycle accident in Dilla University Referral
hospital, Gedeo Zone, Dilla town in 2020 G.C.
Advisors: Wagari Tulu & Dr Tilahun Jiru
Ahmedin Sefa
Assess patterns of Admission, outcomes and Associated
factors of patients admitted in adult ICU of Dilla university
referral Hospital, Southern Ethiopia,2020
Advisors: Mebrat Michale & Dr Temesgen Beyene
Aklil Birhane
Assessment of knowledge, Attitude and Practice of hand
hygiene among NICU nurses working in public hospitals,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019/20
Advisors:Dr Asrat and Birhanu Asrat
Asaminew Habtamu
Assessment of Magnitude and Associated factors of onset
of Paediatrics seizure, at Paediatric Causality TikurAnbessa
Advisors: Wagari Tulu and Dr Rahel
Ayele Fikadu
Pattern and outcomes of fall injuries in emergency
department at Addis Ababa burn, Emergency and Trauma
Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2020
Advisors: Dr.Membeu Sultan & Mebrat Michale

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Eyerusalem Kaleab
Patient safety incident reporting behaviour and associated
factors among health care professionals working in ED and
ICUs of Federally administered hospitals in Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia.
Advisor: Heyria Hussen and Wudema Alemu
HabtamuAndualem
Nurses' knowledge, practice and associated factors about
Glasgow coma scale assessment among nurses working in
adult intensive care units of federally administered
hospitals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisors: Wagari Tulu & Dr.Temesgen Beyene
Hana Kebede
Assessment of knowledge of alarm fatigue, practice
towards alarms and associated factors among nurses
working in adult intensive care units of federal
governmental hospitals in Addis Abbas, Ethiopia, 2020
Advisor: Asmamaw Abebe and Dr.FinotDebebe
Hana Daniel
Assessment of clinical profile and outcome of early
mortality in adult emergency department of TikurAnbesa
specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa Ethiopia.
Advisor:Dr.SisayTeklu and AchamylashTadel
Hailu Asmare
Assessment of knowledge, Attitude, practice & associated
factors of nurses towards post-operative pain management
in Federal hospitals Addis Ababa Ethiopia,2020
Advisor: Dr.Rediate and HeriyaHussen
Helen Tekle
Assessment of factors affecting intensive care unit
admission of critical patients from the adult emergency
department in the TikurAnbesa specialized hospital, Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Hywet Engida & Brhanu Asrat
Hedija Mustafa
Compliance of crash cart to the standards and perception
of nurses regarding compliance in the emergency

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department of all federally administered hospitals in Addis

Ababa, Ethiopia, 2020
Advisor: Prof. Aklilu Azazah and Heriya Hussen
KahsuTsegay
Clinical profile and outcome of patients on mechanical
ventilation among adult ICU of TASH Addis Ababa,
ethiopia,2020
Advisor: Lemlem Beza and Dr.FinotDebebe
Kassie Ghebreyesus
Assessment of clinic profile and treatment outcome of DKA
among diabetic children in Yekatit 12 and TikurAnbesa
Specialized hospital
Advisor: Birhanu Asrat and Dr Muluwork Tefera
MelkieAmbaw
Assessment of knowledge, Attitude and practice of health
professionals working at the Emergency unit towards
disaster and emergency preparedness at Addis Ababa
health bureau administered public hospitals, Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia 2020
Advisor: Prof. Aklilu Azazh and Lemlem Beza
Migbaru Getachew
Assessment of patients’ readiness for hospital discharge
and associated factors among medical emergency patients
in black lion specialized teaching hospital adult, emergency
department, Addis Ababa Ethiopia January 2020 G.C.
Advisor: Dr.Biruk Girma and Asmamw Abebe
Mulubirhan Tesfaye
Clinical profile and outcome of traumatic brain injury
patients at Aabet hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Advisor: Dr. Sofia Kebede and AchamylashTadle
Sable Becheni
Assessment of adult intensive care unit Nurses knowledge,
practice and associated factors regarding weaning of
patient from mechanical ventilation in selected
governmental hospitals of Addis.
Advisor: Dr.Finot Debebe & Wagari Tulu

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Selamu Amanuel
Assessment of pattern and outcome of injury among
patients visiting emergency unit of NigistElleni Mohammed
Memorial Hospital, Hossana, Southern Ethiopia, 2020
Advisor: Dr. Nebayiou Syium and Andualem Wobete
SosinaTamire
Assessment of magnitude, Clinical presentation and
outcome of paediatrics burn injury at Addis Ababa burn,
emergency and trauma hospital, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Advisor: Asmamaw Abebe & Dr.Tigist Bacha
Taye Mezgebu
Prospective assessment of sleep quality and associated
factors among adult ICU patients in three selected hospitals
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2020.
Advisor:BirhanuMelaku&Dr.Asefw W/tsadike
Temesgen Fantahun
Assessment of Job satisfaction and associated factors
among master Emergency medicine and critical care Nurses
working in Ethiopian health institution, 2020
Advisor:Dr.Asefw W/tsedaik&AndualumWobte

Tesfaye Teklu
Knowledge, Attitude, practice and associated factors
towards voluntary blood donation among non-health
science students of Addis Ababa University
Advisor: Prof Aklilu Azazha and Mebrat Michale
Wondayehu Mengistu
Assessment of KAP and associated factors towards fluid
balance monitoring among nurses working in adult ICU of
federally administered government hospitals, A.A, Ethiopia,
2020.
Advisor: Achamylash Tadele & Dr.Tigist Worku
EdimealemGetahun
Assessment of Prevalence, risk factors and outcome of
acute kidney injury patients admitted to adult Intensive
Care Unit at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical Collage,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019.
Advisor: Dr.Tigist Zewdu & Asmamaw Abebe
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Department of Internal Medicine

Certificate of sub-speciality in Nephrology

Abel ZemenfesTsighe
Native Kidney biopsy series primary glomerular disease
patterns in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr AddisuMelkie

Certificate of Sub-speciality in Gastroenterology

& Hapatology

Ahmed AdemYesufe
Clinico-pathologic and colonoscopic characteristics of
colonic polyps diagnosed in GI unit of TikurAnbessa
Hospital
Supervisors: Dr. Amir Sultan, Dr.Yohannes Berhanu,
Dr. Mengistu Erkie

Certificate of Sub-speciality in Cardiology

Chala Fekadu Oljira
The prevalence of traditional cardiovascular risk factors in
HIV patients on anti retroviral therapy at TikurAnbessa
Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Dejuma Yadeta, Dr.Wondossen Amogne

Certificate of Sub-speciality in Pulmonary &

critical care

Selamawit Tilahun Raru

Baseline assessment of Spirometry test results in
TikurAnbessa Specialized hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Supervisors: Dr.AschalewWorku, Dr. Hannan Yusuf,
Dr. Dawit Kebede

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Certificate of subspeciality in Endocrinology &

Metabolism

Tewodros Aberra Alemneh

Prevalence and associated factors of diabetic nephropathy
at TikurAnbessa Specialized Hospital
Supervisor: Professor YewoinharegFeleke

Certificate of Speciality in Internal Medicine

Abnet Muluneh Wondimu

Study on pituitary tumour at TASH
Supervisor: Dr Abdurezak
Adisalem Mulatu Teferi
Patterns of dyslipidemia, statin utilization and risk factors
for poor statin utilization among diabetic patients attending
tash diabetic clinic
Supervisor: Professor Yeweyenhareg Feleke
Ahmedin Shifa
A2 years pattern of admission and outcome of medical
intensive care unit of TikurAnbessa Specialized Teaching
Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr. Dawit Kebede
Ahmednur Mohammed
The role of closed pleural biopsy in the investigation of
exudative pleural effusions ,inTikurAnbessa specialized
Hospital , a 5 year retrospective review
Supervisor: Dr.Hanan Yusuf
Alemayehu Getnet
Clinical Pattern and Outcomes of Acute Coronary Syndrome
Patients Admitted at Cardiac Intensive Care Unit; in
TikurAnbessa Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr.SenbetaGuteta&Dr.Sintayehu Abebe
Anteneh Eshetu Berga
Cardiovascular risk assessment in Rheumatoid arthritis
patients in TikurAnbessa specialized hospital outpatient
department, 2019

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Supervisor: Dr.AmhaMeshesha

Certificate of Speciality in Internal Medicine

Bereket Sinshaw
Immediate and long term follow-up results of Percutaneous
Mitral Balloon Valvotomy: A Retrospective review of Cases
at TikurAnbessa Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr.Sintayehu Abebe, Dr.Amha Meshesha,
Dr. Niels Erika
Bimirew Tilahun Getie
Mortality Risks Associated with Weekend and Holiday
admissions to TikurAnbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis
Abeba, Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr.Addisu Melike
Binyam Barega Birgane
Patterns of BP control and associated factors at TASH
Supervisor: Dr.LisaneSeifu
Binyam Melese Getahun
Glycemic control pattern, maternal and fetal outcome in
pregestational and gestational diabetes patients in
TikurAnbessa hospital
Supervisor: Dr.Abdurezak Ahmed
Elias Bekele Tesfa
Assessment of TTR in patients taking warfarin at TASH
cardiac referral clinic
Supervisor: Dr.DesalewMekonen
Fedlu Jenfa
Hand hygiene adherence in central ICU
Supervisor: Dr. Dawit Kebede
Gashaw Solela Minas
QI Project On Use of Bedside Whiteboard to improve
patient centered care in the medical ward of TASH
Supervisor: Dr.AddisuMelkie
Helen Abera
Quality improvement project to implement assessment of
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medication prescription pattern of patient with Rheumatoid

arthritis, in rheumatology follow up clinic in Blacklion
specialized hospital
Supervisor: Dr.AddisuMelkie.
Hiluf Abate Abule
Pattern and outcome of Hodkins Lymphoma 2013 to 2016
Supervisor: Dr.Seifu Kebede
Jermen Tesfaye
Assessment of In haler techniques used by internal
medicine r esidents a t T ikurAnbessa sp ecialized h ospital
with t hree k inds o f i nhalers ( A m etered D ose, Diskus, a nd
Turbuhaler)
Supervisor: Dr. Tewodros Haile
Korichosimie Tola
Demographic, clinical and bacteriological profile of infective
endocarditis in TikurAnbessa Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr.Desalew Mekonnen &
Dr.Wondwossen Amogne
Lalise Gemechu Nemie
Magnitude of Acute Leukemia and treatment outcome
patients at TikurAnbessa Specialised Hospital
Supervisor: Dr Fissehatsion Tadesse
Maedot Tadesse Birhanu
Venous thromboembolism risk and prophylaxis use in
hospitalized patients in TASH in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.AmhaGebremedin
Mahlet Gebregiorgis
Assessment o f p ractice, i ndication a nd complications o f
blood and blood component therapy in internal medicine
wards and hematology clinic TikurAnbessa hospital
Supervisor: Dr.Amha Gebremedhin
Nebiyu Getachew Mekonnen
Clinical profiles and outcomes of dialysis requiring AKI
patients at TASH
Supervisor: Dr.Addisu Melkie
Rodas Temesgen
Assessment o f p hysician a dherence t o g uideline
recommended m edication i n h eart f ailure w ith r educed
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ejection fraction at outpatient cardiac clinic; retrospective

cross sectional study at black lion specialized hospital.
Supervisor: Dr Senbeta Guteta & Dr Sintayehu Abebe
Shimelis Getu
Prevalence and determinants of electrolyte abnormality in
hospitalized acute leukemia patients in TASH from October
2018 to august 2019.
Supervisor: Dr.AddisuMelkie
Simret Esayas Amare
Practice of diabetic retinopathy screening
Supervisor: Dr. Ahmed Reja
Sisay Dagnachew
Assessment of Cause and treatment outcome of
esophageal varices among patients seen at TAH GI unit
from January 1,2017- December 31, 2017.
Supervisor: Professor Abate Bane
Tamene Abera Desissa
Magnitude if Community acquired pneumonia among
hospital treated adult in TikurAnbessa specialized hospital.
Supervisors: Dr. Amsalu Bekele &
Dr.Wondewossen Amogne
Tariku FekaduAssore
Prevalence and risk factor associated with depression in
inpatient at medical ward TASH.
Supervisors: Dr. Dawit kebede&Dr BarkotMilkias
Tilaye Jaileselassie
Atrial Fibrillation; Etiologic factors, clinical profiles,
Comorbidities and Treatment Strategy; Hospital based
cross sectional descriptive study in a Cardiology clinic,
TikurAnbessa Specialized Hospital, AAU,CHS, Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr.Sintayehu Abebe
Yosef Gebremedhin
Predictors of Maternal and Fetal Outcomes of Pregnant
Women With Mitral Stenosis in TikurAnbessa Specialized
Hospital B etween J anuary 201 4 t o D ecember 2 018, Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr.SenbetaGudeta
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Zerihun Bogale
Prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis and steroid induced
hyperglycemia and associated risk factors among adult
patients attending rheumotology clinic,TASH.
Supervisor: Dr.Professor YeweyenharegFeleke

Department of Surgery

Specialty certificate in General Surgery

Alem Mekete
Gastrointestinal anastigmatic leaks and risk factors at 4
university hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor: Prof. Birhanu Kotisso
Belete Shikuro
Outcome analysis of conservative management of acute
cholecysisitis in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Zeki Abdurahman
Berhanu Daba
Outcomes and risk factors for acute limb ischemia
managed in two referral hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Nebiyou Seyoum
Daba Iticha
Risk factors and outcomes of perforated PUD in Yekatit 12
hospital , Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Nebiyou Seyoum, Dr.Zelalem Assefa
Hiwot Fentahun
Predictors of post laparotomy wound dehiscence and its
affiliated hospitals, A 1 year case control study
Advisor: Dr.Henok T/Selassie
Jateni Arero
Patterns and outcomes of perforated PUD patients in 4
teaching hospitals affiliated to AAU, prospective cohort
multicenter study
Advisor: Dr.Hailu Wondimu

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Leta Dedefo
Disease pattern and post operative compilation of geriatric
patients undergoing general surgery in Zewditu hospital,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Girmaye Tamirat
Nebil Abdumalik
Outcomes of feeding stomas in esophageal in TASH
Advisor: Dr.Birhanu Nega
Sintayehu Asrat
Prospective study comparing early Vs delayed enteral
feeding in adult patients with elective colonic anastomosis
at tertiary hospital in Addis Ababa Hospital
Advisor: Prof. Birhanu Kotisso, Dr. Daniel Zemenfes
Solomon Kolcha
Outcomes of open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy in
private hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Zeki Abdurahman
Taha Kaso
Risk factors for anastomotic leakage following colorectal
surgery at four tertiary hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Daniel Zemenfes
Tizazu Kebede
Factors associated with delayed presentation of breast
cancer patients
Advisor: Dr.Endale Anberbir
Yilekal Teshome
Risk factors for intestinal anastomotic leak in patients at
Zewditu Memorial Hospital and Yekatit 12 Hospital
Advisor: Dr.Shimelis Nigussie
Yonas Zerabruk
A prospective review of factors affecting the outcome of
acute appendicitis after surgery in adults in three hospitals
in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Henok Seife
Tizita Assefa
Assessment of clinical presentation, surgical outcome and
disease progress of lung cancer among surgically treated
patients in TASH, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Advisor: Dr.Berhanu Nege

Moti Tesfaye
Patterns and surgical management outcomes of goiter at
ZewdituMemorail hospital
Advisor: Dr.Endale Anberbir
Essayas Tamirat
Prevalence and associated factors for anastomotic leak
among patients undergoing intestinal anastomosis in TASH
&Minilik II hospital
Advisor: Dr. Daniel Zemenfes
Sisay Mengistu
Patient satisfaction with emergency laparotomy services
and associated factors in three public hospitals in Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Ayalew Tizazu

Specialty certificate in Plastic and reconstructive

surgery

Tewodros Melese Gebremedhin

Adult burn pattern at yekatit 12 medical colledge burn unit
retrospective cross- sectional study
Advisor: Dr.Mekonnen Eshete
Endale kefale
Patterns of traumatic peripheral nerve injury at ALERT
Trauma center, Retrospective descriptive study
Advisor: Dr Abraham G/Egziabher
Meheret Befekadu Demmissie
The psychological distress of burn injuries: a hospital based
cross-sectional study
Advisor: Dr Yohannes Demmisie
Meklit Berhane
A retrospective analysis of the emergency plastic surgery
workload at ALERT hospital trauma unit
Advisor: Dr Abraham G/Egziabher

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Lydya Yonael Teklu

Pattern of primary cutaneous malignancy at alert hospital,
a retrospective cross sectional descriptive study
Advisor: Dr Abraham G/Egziabher
Martha Fikremariam
Causes of mortality in burn patients admitted in yekatit12
hospital burn unit
Advisor: Dr Abiye Hailu

Specialty certificate in Urology

Ali Hassen
A prospective study on incidence of incidental prostate
cancer in cases operated for BOO due to presumed BPH at
TAH & MMH
Advisor: Dr .Bedri Ahmed
Adame Tessema
A prospective study on incidence of incidental prostate
cancer in cases operated for BOO due to presumed BPH at
TAH & MMH.
Advisor: Dr.Mulat Taye
Melat Solomon
Prospective study on the outcome of open reconstruction
for urethral stricture in TikurAnbessa Hospital and Menelik
II Hospital, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Bedri Ahmed
Mengistu Shiferaw
A ten months prospective study on the outcome of anterior
urethral stricture in TASH Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Abeselom Lemma
Mohammed Said
The outcome of semirigid ureteroscopy in the
management of proximal ureteric stones without using
fluoroscopy guidance at TASH study
Advisor: Dr.Mulat Taye

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Wale Munay
Prospective study comparing the outcome of bilateral
orchiectomy versuszoladex for patients with prostatic ca in
TASH and Menelik II hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Messay Mekonnen

Speciality certificate in orthopaedics surgery

Admasu Tibelt Dejene

Ahmed Abdusemed Hassen
Eyuael Ambaye Degefa
Fikir Tesfaw Worku
Fitsum Lakew Assefa
Fre Alemseged Hadera
Getachew Berhe Misgun
Getahun G/Egziabher G/Mariam
Gulilat Zerihun Erge
Khalid Zeki Mohammed
Mariamawit Baye Belay
Seyoum Berihun Derbew
Silamlak Sisay Abegaz
Tegenu Dinku Gurmu
Teshale Ayana Eba
Teshome Tena Tefera
Tewodros Taye Asfaw
Tsegaye Mamo Elka
Yonas Amiga Kerbo
Yazachew Yimenu Menberu
Zenaye Wude Degefe
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Speciality in Gynaecology & Obstetrics

ABDI BAMUD
KAP of folic acid intake among RAG nurses working at three
teaching hospitals of A. A.
Supervisors: Dr. Abdu Mengesha &
Dr.Fikremekekut Temesgen
ADDISU TEZERA
Women’s satisfaction with intrapartum care at Zewditu
Memorial &TikurAnbessa hospitals
Supervisors: Dr. Ahmed Abdella
Dr.Endaalk Mekonen
ANDUALEM ERESUMO
The practice of intrapartum analgesics at three teaching
hospitals in A.A, 2019 GC
Supervisors: Dr. Solomon Kumbi Dr. Dawit Worku
BETHLEHEM SHIFERAW
Determinants of male partner involvement in infertility work
up at two teaching hospitals
Supervisors: Dr.Sisay Teklu Dr.Eyasu Mesfin
BEREKET GEBRU
KAP on cervical cancer screening of patients visiting regular
OPD among TASH residents
Supervisors: Dr. Shiferaw Negash, Dr.Eskender Kebede
BEKANI GETCHEW
Knowledge, Attitude & Practice of Pregnant mothers
regarding bilateral Tubal ligation (BTL) in three teaching
hospital of Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Dr. Abdu Mengesha, Dr. Rahel Demissiew
DAGNACHEW TEKLE
Bacteriologic assessment & antibiotic sensitivity of SSI after
Caesarean Section
Supervisors: Dr. Ahmed Abdella Dr.Kiflom Tesfaye
DEKEBO GUDETA

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Knowledge & practice of healthcare providers on

gestational diabetes screening at selected hospitals in Addis
Ababa
Supervisors: Dr.Eyasu Mesfin Dr.Rahel Demissiew
Dereje Dawit
Factors Associated with Uptake of Long Acting Reversible
Contraception Method in the immediate postpartum: A
Facility Based Cross Sectional Study
Supervisors: Dr Abdu Mengesha, Dr Dawit Worku
Elias Jemal
Combination of accuracy of ultrasound and clinical fetal
weight determination at term in three teaching hospitals
Supervisors: Dr. Abdu Mengesha Dr. Yitbarek Fantahun
Fesseha Worke
Prevalence of disrespect and abuse and associated factors
in a facility-based childbirth
Supervisors: Dr. Rahe lDemissiew Dr. Yitbarek Fantahun
Gemeda Dadi
A 3-year retrospective study on Socio-demographic & clinic-
pathology of ovarian mass at TASH
Supervisors: Dr. Eskender Kebede Dr.Kiflome Tesfaye
Getinet Girma
Neonatal survival of Preeclampsia mothers delivered in late
PT in 3 teaching H. a X-section prospective study
Supervisors: Dr. Mahlet Yigeremu Dr.Sofanit Haile
Jemal Markos
Cord blood acid-base analysis of neonates who delivered by
caesarean section for NRHRP
Supervisors: Dr.Eskender Kebede Dr. Salih Hassen
James Deng
Fetal and maternal outcome of preeclampsia in three
teaching hospitals
Supervisors: Dr.Sisay Teklu Dr.Sofanit Haile
Manye Getachew
KAP towards cervical cancer among HIV positive women on
ART in 3 teaching, AA
Supervisors: Dr. Shiferaw Negash
Dr.Fieremelkot Temesgen
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Merid Tadesse
Incidence & factors associated with post-spinal puncture
headache among patients for whom caesarean section was
done in TASH
Supervisors: Dr.Mahlet Yigeremu Dr.sofanit Haile
Merga Negusse
KAP of VBAC among obstetricians in Ethiopia caesarean
section
Supervisors: Dr.Yirgu Gebrehiwot Dr.SisayTeklu
Motuma Gota
A 5-year retrospective study on the pattern of molar
pregnancy in 2 TASH & ZMH
Supervisors: Dr. Solomon Kumbi Dr. Dawit Worku
Sisay Tekele Mariam
Risk and perinatal outcome of pregnancies complicated by
intrauterine growth restriction in three teaching hospitals of
AAU
Supervisors: Dr. Abdu Mengesha
Dr.Endalkachew Mekonen
Tazebachew Wonde
Effect of latency period of PROM on maternal & perinatal
outcome at different gestational age
Supervisors: Dr. Ahmed Abdella
Dr. Endalkachew Mekonen
Weyessa Dirbisa
Second stage Caesarean Delivery: maternal & neonatal
outcome in 3 teaching Hospitals in Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Dr. Dawit DessalegnDr. Salih Hassen
Yadessa Hemba
Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of LAM
among postpartum women
Supervisors: Dr. Ahmed Abdella,
Dr.Endalkachew Mekonen
Yesuneh Bayisa
KAP regarding exclusive breast feeding among mother of
children aged less than two 2 years attending ANC at TASH
Supervisors: Dr. Abdu Mengesha, Dr. Fikeremelkut
Temesgen
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Yonas Melese
The efficacy of ampicillin compared to cefazolin as
antibiotic prophylaxis for Caesarean section: an
observational cohort study
Supervisors: Dr. Shiferaw Negash Dr.Kiflome Tesfaye
Zedengel Habtamu
Assessment of KAP about PCC about PCC of reproductive
female cardiac patients on follow up in selected hospital
Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Dawit Worku

Subspecialty in Reproductive Endocrinology and

infertility

Abdu Mengesha
Women 's Postpartum Modern Contraceptive Utilization in
Addis Ababa: Antepartum Decidedness and Postpartum
Uptake
Supervisors: Dr. Eskinder Kebede Dr. EyasuMesfin
Asehbir Getachew
Prevalence and correlates of Infertility related stress: An
Exploratory study.
Supervisors: Dr. Eskinder Kebede Dr.EyasuMesfin
Mahlet Yigeremu
Analysis of semen parameters on Ethiopian men on
infertility work up; a 3 years’ retrospective study.
Supervisors: Dr. EyasuMesfin, Dr. Eskinder Kebede

Sup-speciality in Feto-maternal -Medicine

Fikremelekot Temesgen
Longitudinal Doppler on Umbilical artery and ductus
venosus and the impact of altitude on fetal circulation
Supervisors: Dr.Kiflome Tesfaye Dr. Dawit Desalegn

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Kiflom Tesfaye
Longitudinal growth chart for High Altitude and the impact
of altitude on Fetal growth
Supervisors: Dr.Kiflom Tesfaye/Dr. Dawit Desalegn

Speciality in Pediatrics and Child Health

Abadi Gebremichael Hailu

Knowledge and practice of mother o n s unning o f their
babies who visit TASH; high risk infant clinic
Supervisors: Professor AmhaMekasha
Abel Hailu Tadesse
Impact o f le ngth o f st ay b efore in itiation o f c hemotherapy
on the early mortality of children with ALL admitted to
TASH
Supervisors: Prof Amha Mekasha,
Dr Abdulkadir Mohammedseid
Bereket BeleteBedada
Cross se ctional st udy o n P revalence a nd im pact o f
headache and migraine among school adolescents in
kokebetsebah primary and secondary school in Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr EtsegenetGedlu
BeteWuhibAshenafi
Prevalence of electrolyte disturbances in perinatal asphyxia
among neonates admitted to TikurAnbessa Specialized
Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit from March –June
2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr EtsegenetGedlu
BetelhemWondyfrawTefera
Quality of life in children with type1DMon followupat the
pediatric endocrine clinic in TASH
Supervisors: Dr.DamteShimelis, Dr.SewagegnYeshiwas
ChalewAlemayehuBalcha
Prevalence, pattern and outcome of brain tumors in
pediatric age group in TikurAnbessa Specialized Hospital
Supervisors: Dr.Daniel Hailu, Dr.DamteShimelis

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Degefu Dana Handino

Knowlege,attitude and practice ofpediatrics and pediatric
surgical r esidentes o n pediatric p ain a ssesment a nd
management
Supervisors: Dr.MuluworkTeferra
Solomon GelayeYinges
Pattern and outcome of shock among admitted patients at
TikurAnbesa hospital pediatrics emergency ward
Supervisors: Dr.MuluworkTeferra
Etabezahu Wossine Enku
Evaluation o f cl inical p resentation t reatment a nd o utcome
of retinoblastoma from tertiary care hospital, from Addis
Ababa University
Supervisors: Dr.Haileyesus Adam
Eden Yirdachew Tefera
Prevalence and factors associated with treatment
abandonment among oncology patients
Supervisors: Dr.Haileyesus Adam
Endashaw Tekliye Wolde
Clinical, immunological andvirological outcome of children
and adolescent receiving second line ART in two major
hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr.Tigist Bacha, Dr.Tinsae Alemayehu
Etsehiwot Shiferaw Agid
Prevalence of AIDS and non AIDS defining malignanies and
associated factors among children and adolescents living
with HIV on follow up at PIDC, TASH
Supervisors: Dr.Daniel Hailu, Dr.Tinsae Alemayehu
Hanna Lishan Kassa
Analytical cross sectionalstudy on the clinical profiles of
Guilan Barre syndrome and factors affecting its outcome in
pediatric patients in TikurAnbessa specialized hospital from
2012-2019 GC
Supervisors: Dr. AbebeHabtamu. Dr.AyalewMoges
Fikir Wondwossen Asfaw
CRP Predictive role in early diagnosis of sepsis in neonates
and young infants
Supervisors: Dr Workabeba Abebe
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Mekuye Aliye Ibrahim

Knowledge, a ttitude a nd practice o f healthcare w orkers
towards injection of Benzathine Penicillin at Addis Ababa
Health centers
Supervisors: Dr.TamratMoges
Meron Shimeles Workneh
Short- and Long-term Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of
Term N eonates w ith Pe rinatal A sphyxia A dmitted to
Neonatal Intensive Care U nit from January 2 016 to
December 2017, TikurAnbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr Daniel Hailu
Mignote Nurasa Jembolla
Psychosocial impact of chilhood cancer on the parents in
TikurAnbessa specialized hospital
Supervisors: Dr. Daniel Hailu
Mistir Aweke Eshetu
Neonatal hypothermia and associated factors among new
borns at tikuranbessa specialized hospital.
Supervisors: Dr Goitom G/yesus
Semhal Getachew Teka
The prevalence of malnutrition among patients admitted to
the pediatric intensive care unit, TikurAnbessa Hospital,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr Rahel Argaw
Simret Bizuayehu Lakew
Knowledge, attitude, practice and technique of breast
feeding i n p ost n atal m others a t T ikuranbesa a nd Ghandi
memorial hospitals
Supervisors: Dr.Asrat Demissie
Tsion Abraham Abosse
Blood product transfusion practice in neonates admitted to
NICU of TASH, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Supervisors: Dr Asrat Demissie
Turegne Assefa Siyum
Experience w ith s econd l ine d rugs i n ch ildren w ith
frequently r elapsing a nd st eroid dependent n ephrotic

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syndrome h aving follow up a t T ikurAnbessa S pecialized

hospital
Supervisors: Dr Bezaye Abebe
Turina Yusuf Mumme
Pattern and outcome of vesicoureteral reflux
Supervisors: Dr BezayeAbebe
Berhanu Degu Gebremariam
Clinical predictors and prevalence of hypoxemia in acute
respiratory infection in children aged 2-60 months in
pediatriccasuality ward of TASH
Supervisors: Dr.Rahel Argaw
Hussein Nooh Ali
Comparison of US birth weight references and international
fetal and newborn growth consortium for the 21st century
Supervisors: Professor AmhaMekasaha
MastewalKifleDemboba
Predictors o f r esistance t o st eroids i n p atients w ith
nephrotic s yndrome on f ollowupat r enal clinic o f
TikurAnbessa hospital
Supervisors: Dr.Damte Shimelis
TeferiAbera Hailu
Health related q uality o f lif e o f p ediatric p atients w ith A LL
at TASH
Supervisors: Dr.Haileyesus Adam
GemechuEdaeRobi
Assessment ofclinical presentations and outcome of
patients admitted to p ediatric intensive c are u nit, Saint
Paul’s, h ospital m illennium m edical c ollege: a t wo y ear
retrospective cross sectional study
Supervisors: Dr.Tigist Bacha, Dr.Atnafu Mekonen
Mohammed Miftah
Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in children with Epilepsy
on AED
Supervisors: Dr.Muluwork Teferra Dr.Ayalew Moges
Nardos Mulugeta Eshetu
Prevalence o f b urn o ut a mong p ediatric r esidents i n TASH
and its impact on self-reported patient care
Supervisors: Dr.Workebeba Abebe
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Specialty certificate in Opthalmology

Betesida Eyalachew
Clinical research Project
Clinical and Histopathologic profile of patients with Ocular
Surafce Squamous Neoplasia (OSSN) at Menelik II Hospial,
Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr.Menen Ayalew
Community research Project
Awarness and Practice towards Diabetic Eye disaeses
among DaibeticPatienst at Butajira General Hopsital,
Southwest Ethiopia.
Supervisors: Dr. Dereje Negussie
Rabawit Habtewold
Clinical research Project
Circadian varation of ocular perfusion pressure among
subjects with and without ocular pseudoexfoliation
Supervisor: Dr. Abiy Mulugeta
Community research Project
Prevalence of color vision defieceicy among secondary
school students in Butajira town
Supervisor: Dr Samson Bayu
Saba Kebede
Clinical research Project
Treatment outcome of primary congenital glaucoma at
Menelik II Hospital
Supervisor: Dr Zelalem Gizachew
Community research Project
Assessment of ocular health and safety in small scale
industries in Butajira, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Tiliksew Teshome
Tigist Mesfin
Clinical research Project
Outcome of blepharoptosis correction at menilik II referral
hospital, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Supervisors: Drs Yilikal Adamu and Meseret Ejigu

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Community research Project

Prevalence and pattern of strabismus among primary
school students in butajira town, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr Zelalem Gezachew

Speciality Certificate in Otolaryngology Head and

Neck Surgery

Abebe Bogale
Assessment of Outcome of Type-I Tympanoplasty in
Patients Who W ere Operated in T ikuarAnbessa Hospital
and Yekatit 12 Hospital, From 2016-2019
Supervisors: Dr.Nebiyat Teferi
Assaye Nibret
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy response of nonsmoking
laryngeal c ancer p atients a t b lack lio n sp ecialized h ospital,
comparison with smokers: Hospital based cross-sectional
study.
Supervisors: Dr. Dawit Kebebew
Elizabeth Tadesse
Clinicoepidemological p atterns of Nasopharyngeal
Carcinoma and its associated Non-Dietary Environmental
risk factors among patients attending Otolaryngology
and Oncology unit of TikurAnbessa hospital.
Supervisors: Dr.Siraw Girum
Oliyad Tarekegn
Patterns Of Oc currence Of Head A nd Neck C ancers
Among Pa tients A ttending B lack L ion Specialized
Hospital From 2015 To 2019.
Supervisors: Dr.Girma Tesema
Selamawit Abrha
Assessment of Magnitude severity and causes of hearing
loss among patients above 5 year old attending
otolaryngology he ad & ne ck s urgery clinics o f T ikurAnbesa
Hospital From 2007-2011E.C.
Supervisors: Dr.Nebiyat Teferi

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Speciality certificate of neurology

TegegneMolla
Clinical p atterns o f HIV A ssociated D iseases o f t he C entral
Nervous System in Admitted patients in TikurAnbessa
Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr GutaZenebe, Dr Hanna Demissie,
Dr Seid Ali
Abel Mulugeta
Clinical and Electrophysiologic profiles of Guillain-Barre
syndrome v ariants a mong E thiopian P atients i n
TikurAnbessa Specialized Hospital and
YehuleshetSpeciality: A retrospective cross-sectional study
Supervisors: Prof. Getahun Mengistu, Dr Dereje Melka, Dr
YaredZenebe, Dr Hussien Nuri
Elham Abdulhakim
Assessment of D epression in epilepsy and its effect o n
seizure control among patients at neurology referral clinic
Supervisors: Dr Abenet Tafesse, Dr Fikru Tsehayneh,
Dr Hanna Assefa
GetahunMihret
Perceived stigma and a ssociated f actors in people with
Epilesy who have follow up at TikurAnbessa Specialized
Hospaital, Addis Ababa Unoversity,Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr AbenetTafesse, Dr FikruTsehayneh, Dr
Hanna Assefa
GuadieBeyazen
Knowledge, A ttitude a nd Pr actice o f r esidents o n brain
death in T ikurAnbessa Specialized Ho spital: A Cross
Sectional Study
Supervisors: Prof. Getahun Mengistu, Dr Dereje Melka, Dr
YaredZenebe, Dr Hussien Nuri
HilinaDagnachew
Patterns of treatment response among patient who have
follow-up at Adult Neurology Referral Clinic at TikurAnbessa
Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2020 G.C: cross
sectional study

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Supervisors: Dr. Amanuel Amare, Dr Yohaness Debebe,

Dr Meron Awraris
Medina Fedlu
Pathways to Epilepsy care and related factors among
Epileptic p atients h aving f ollowup in n eurologic o utpatient
department at TikurAnbessa Hospital, Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia: Cross sectional descriptive study
Supervisors: Dr GutaZenebe, Dr Hanna Demissie,
Dr Seid Ali
Meron Mesfin
Health r elated Q uality o f li fe a ssessment in non t raumatic
myelopathy patients
Supervisors: Dr YaredMamushet, Dr BiniyamAlemayahu
Seblewongel Asmare
Assessment of Knowledge, attitude and practice towards
seizure f irst a id a mong c aregivers o f p eople w ith e pilepsy
at TASH: A Cross sectional study
Supervisors: Dr.Amanuel Amare, Dr Yohaness Debebe,
Dr Meron Awraris
Selam Kifelew
Retrospective O bservational st udy o n t he c linical o utcome
vis-à-vis the intracerebral hemorrhagic score among
patients w ith in tracerebralHypertensive b leed in
TikurAnbessa Specialized hospital from June 2017-june
2020, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr Guta Zenebe, Dr Hanna Demissie,
Dr Seid Ali

SPECIALTY CERTIFICATE IN PSYCHIATRY

Assefa Chekol
Prevalence of antipsychotic medication induced movement
disorders among schizophrenia patients at Amanuel Mental
specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Supervisors: Dr. Solomon Teferra, Dr.Asnake Limenhe

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Beakal Amare
Prescription patterns of psychotropic medications for
treatment naive patients with mental disorder in Amanuel
Hospital. A record-based study
Supervisors: Dr.Abebaw Fekadu, Dr.Ribka Birhanu
Fanuel Gashaw
Lived experience of caregivers of people with dementia
(major neurocognitive disorder) in Addis Ababa, A
qualitative study
Supervisors: Prof. Atalay Alem, Dr.Biruh Alemayehu
Getahun Belay
The lived experience of glue sniffing street children in
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Violence, coping and resilience
Supervisors: Dr. Yonas Bahiretibeb,
Dr. Dawit Wondimagegne
Leilena Melaku
Post traumatic stress symptoms in pregnant woman with
prior perinatal complications. A cross-sectional facility
based study.
Supervisors: Dr. Charlotte Hanlon, Dr.FikirteGirma
Mahlet Yared
Determinants of health related quality of life in patients
with schizophrenia at Amanuel Mental Specialized
Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Supervisors: Prof. Mesfin Araya, Dr. Solomon Teferra
Tsigereda Haile
Magnitude of psychological distress and associated factors
in caregivers of children with developmental disorders
receiving care at TikurAnbessa and Yekatit 12 Hospitals,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Supervisors: Dr.Filmon Mengesha, Dr.Barkot Milkias
Dr.Zerihun Haile
Prevalence and associated factors with suicidal ideation
and attempt among schizophrenia patients at Amanuel
Mental Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr.BenyamWorku, Dr. Solomon Teferra

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Specialty Certificate in Family Medicine

Demelash Tamene
“Prevalence and risk factors of developmental delay in
under five children’’
ADVISOR - Dr.Negussie Deyessa
Mohammed Gemechu
“Assessment of Knowledge, Practice towards Emergency
Contraception among Women attending Antenatal Care.’’
ADVISOR – Ewnetu Firdawek (PhD, MPH, BSc)
BiadglignAtnaf
“Knowledge Attitude and practice of nurses and physicians
towards palliative care’’
ADVISOR -Dr. Solomon Emyu
Aelaf Alemayehu
“Factors Associated with Low Utilization of Intrauterine
Device among Clients at T/Haimanot Health Center Family
planning Clinic’’
ADVISOR -Dr.SolomonEmyu
Mekonnen Gizachew
“Prevalence of Diabetic Medication Adherence among Adult
Type 2 DM Patients’’
ADVISOR -Dr.Sale Workineh,
Sefie Dilnesa
“Assessment of Prevalence and Associated Factors of
uncontrolled Blood Pressure among Hypertensive Patients
on Medications’’
ADVISOR - Dr. Samson Gebremedhin
Anchalem Kefelegn
“Acceptance of Cervical Cancer Screening among HIV-
Positive Women receiving ART Care’’
ADVISOR - Dr. Samson Gebremedhin PhD

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Specialty Certificate in Dermatovenerology

Abdulnaser Hamza
Impact of psoriasis on quality of life in patients visiting
ALERT hospital from May 2019 to September 2019 G.C.,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisors: Dr. Mesfin Hunegnaw, Dr. Aklilu Melaku
Adanech Birhanu
Treatment outcome of Intralesional steroid in the
management of alopecia areata in patients attending
ALERT hospital
Advisors: Dr.Selamawit Girma, Dr. Tizita Yosef
Bezawit Getachew
Magnitude of pyoderma gangrenosum in patients attending
dermatology clinic, ALERT hospital, from January 2014 to
December 2018
Advisors: Dr.Aklilu Melaku, Dr. Fozia Shikure
Dagim Amenu
The patterns of common subcutaneous mycoses at
dermatology clinics; ALERT hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisors: Dr. Mesfin Hunegnaw, Dr. Amel Beshir
Demisa chewGirma
Rate of KOH positivity among clinically suspected pediatrics
Tinea capitis patients
Advisors: Dr. Rahel Solomon, Dr.Tizita Yosef
Edom Muluberhan
Magnitude of connective tissue diseases attending
dermatology clinic at ALERT hospital from January 2014 to
December 2018
Advisors: Dr. Selamawit Girma, Dr. Fewzia Shikur
Genet Teferi
Psychological impact of facial erythema in rosacea patients
at ALERT Hospital
Advisors: Dr. Mengistu Hiletework, Dr. Eliyas Mulat

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Hanan Sergeta
Knowledge, attitude and practice towards emollient among
atopic dermatitis patients on follow up at ALERT hospital,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisors: Dr. Dagnachew Shibeshi, Dr. Bethlehem Mehari
Huda Aman
Clinico – histopathological correlation of skin diseases
biopsied at ALERT hospital in the year 2018
Advisors: Dr. Adane Ayele, Dr.Bezawit Lakew
Kidist Yeneneh
Impact of cutaneous leishmaniasis on quality of life in
patients visiting ALERT hospital from May 2019 to
September 2019 G.C., Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisors: Dr. Mahlet Melaku, Dr. Eliyas Mualt
MeleseTumiso
Magnitude of new leprosy case in ALERThospital among
new patients visiting within four years, from September 11,
2015 G.C to September 11, 2019 G. C.
Advisors: Dr.Mihiretu Woldeyes, Dr. Messay Tesfaye
Wintana Gebrehiwot
Pattern of skin diseases seen at ALERT hospital from
January, 2018 to December, 2018
Advisors: Dr. Dagnachew Shibeshi, Dr. Yosef Legesse
Yemisrach Argaw
Comparison of 5% potassium hydroxide with 10%
potassium hydroxide solution in the treatment of
molluscumcontagiosum among patients attending ALERT
hospital , Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisors: Dr. Mengistu Hiletework, Dr. Seble Assefa

Speciality in Anaesthesiology, Critical care and

Pain medicine

Assefaw Nurhussen
Prevalence and associated factors of postoperative nausea
and vomiting in elective surgical Patients at TikurAnbessa
Specialized Hospital

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Supervisors: Dr FetiyaAlferid, Dr TseganeshBerhanu

Awoke Getiye
Knowledge, Attitude and practice of anesthesia providers
towards postoperative nausea and vomiting in Tikur
Anbessa Specalized Hospital
Supervisors: Dr. Ananya Abate, Dr Rahel Tilahun
Dagim Tsegaye
Acute complications after elective neurosurgical procedures
in TikuAnbessaSpecalized Hospital
Supervisors: Dr.Mahlet Tadesse, Dr Robel Seifu
Denekew Assefa
Comparative study of the effectiveness of metochlopromide
and dexamethasone to prevent PONV in patients who
undergo ENT, gynecological and general surgery at Tikur
Anbessa Specalized Hospital
Supervisors: Dr. Faiza Hulala, Dr Mesfin Girma,
Ewnetu Mulugeta
Single blind RCT on ultrasound guided and anatomical
landmark techniques of transverses abdominal block for
elective postoperative caesarean section pain control at
TikurAnbessa Specialized Hospital
Supervisors: Dr. Mesfin Girma, Dr Tseganesh Berhanu
Gebrehans Kidanu
Knowledge a nd A titiude o f h ealth w orkers in IC U t owards
ventilator associated pneumonia prevention in adult ICU at
TikurAnbessaSpecalized Hospital
Supervisors: Dr.Rahel Tilahun, Dr Semira Idris
Hirpasa Tesfaye
Knowledge and Attitude of patients towards anaesthesia
and anaesthesiologist in TikurAnbessa Specialized Hospital
Supervisors: Dr.Robel Seifu, Dr Mahelet Tadesse
Mohamed Mahmud
Knowledge, A ttitude a nd practice of hand h ygiene a nd
associated f actors a mong anesthesia p roviders w orking in
TikurAnbessaSpecalized Hospital
Supervisors: Dr.Semira Idris , Dr Fetiya Alferid

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Netsanet Eseyneh
Prevalence a nd a ssociated f actors of h ypoxia
intraoperativelly in foreign body aspiration removal
of pediatric age group at emergency operation room at
TikurAnbessaSpecalized Hospital
Supervisors: Dr Tseganesh Berhanu, Dr Ananya Abate
RozaTadesse
Prevalence of unplanned extubation and associated factors
in pediatrics ICU at TikurAnbessaSpecalized Hospital
Supervisors: Dr. Ananya Abate, Dr Semira Idris
Sofonyas Getaneh
Postoperative sore throat; a double blind RCT comparing
manual pilot ballon palpation vs controlled endotracheal
tube cuff pressure techniques
Supervisors: Dr.Faiza Hulala, Dr Rahel Tilahun
Selamawit Jisso
Incidence and associated factors of failed spinal anesthesia
at TikurAnbessaSpecalized Hospital.
Supervisors: Dr. Fetya Alferid, Dr Mesfin Girma
Tsegaye Gesesew
Knowledge, Attitude and practice regarding COVID-19
among health c are worker at T ikurAnbessaSpecalized
Hospital. Operating theater
Supervisors: Dr.Mesfin Girma, Dr Ananya Abate
Tessema Baraki
Post operative symptoms after 24hrs ambulatory
paediatrics a naesthesia in m enelik a nd T ikurAnbessa
Specialized Hospital.
Supervisors: Dr.Mahlet Tadess ,Dr Faiza Hulala
Yemane Fitsum
Double blind randomized controlled trial on caudal
bupivacaine anesthesia with and without neostigmine for
pediatrics patients undergoing infraumblical surgery at
TikurAnbessaSpecalized Hospital.
Supervisors: Dr.Rahel Tilahun, Dr Faiza Hulala

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Yirgalem Atsbha
Knowledge of anesthesia providers on exposure to
inhalational a nesthetic a gents i n Tikur Anbessa Specalized
Hospital
Supervisors: Dr.Robel Seifu Dr Fetiya Alferid

Speciality Certificate in Emergency Medicine &

Critical Care
Demmelash Gezahegn Nigatu
Pain treatment practice and its impact on patient
satisfaction i n em ergency d epartment: ex perience f rom
TikurAnbessa Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia, 2019.
Advisors: Professor AkliluAzazh, Dr.TigistZewdu, MD
Merahi Kefyalew
Pattern and outcome of acute kidney injury in TikurAnbessa
specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisors: Prof. Aklilu Azazh, Dr Sofia Kebede
Meron Anteneh
Prevalence and risk factors of delirium in intensive care unit
and, emergency department of TikuAnbesa specialized
university hospital.
Advisors: Dr. Finot Debebe, Dr Tilahun Jiru
Melaku Getachew
Competency in ECG Interpretations among Graduating
Medical Students: Experience from two Ethiopian Medical
Schools
Advisors: Dr Sofia Kebede, Dr Temesgen Beyene
Nathan Muluberhan
Thesis on accuracy of emergency cranial computed
tomography (CT) scans reading of emergency and critical
care residents
Advisors: Dr Finot Debebe, Dr Temesgen Beyene
Rediet Wakwaya
Pattern of acute coronary syndrome in patients presenting
to the emergency departments in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisors: Prof. Aklilu Azazh, Dr.Tigist Worku

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BerhanuTesfaye
A descriptive cross sectional study on job satissfaction
among emergency department staff working in Tikur
Anbessa Hospital, Addis Ababa Ethiopia, 2019
Advisors: Dr Tigist Zewdu, Dr Temesgen Beyene
AytenewDebebe
Pattern of Deep vein thrombosis in two large teaching
HospitalsEmergency department (TASH and HUCSH),
Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Hiywot Engida
Kirubel Teshome
Pattern of HIV/AIDS in HAART Era in the Emergency
Department of TikurAnbessa Specialized Hospital and St.
Pauls Hospital
Advisors: Dr Hiywot Engida, Dr Tilahn Jiru
Yohannes Feleke
Assessment of knowledge and attitude of atls among
interns of three different medical schools of Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Biruk Girma

Speciality certificate in Oncology

Adugna Fekadu
Clinicopathology of Head and Neck Cancers among patients
treated a t TikurAnbessa Specialised Hospital, R adiotherapy
Center
Supervisor: Dr. Wondemagegnehu Tigeneh
BirukHabtamu
Retrospective study on pattern of radiotherapy in Black
Lion Hospital
Supervisor: Dr. Mathewos Assefa
NahomWondwossen
Survival of Breast Cancer patients at TikurAnbessa
Specialised Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Supervisor: Dr.Mathewos Assefa

Yitbarek Mengistu
The p ractice o f H DR B rachytherapy A ndIt’s I mpact on
Survival OfCervical Cancer Patients in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.AyenalemAbreha
Yonas Dandena
Pattern of Gastric cancer in TikurAnbessa specialised
teaching hospital from 2012 to 2017
Supervisor: Dr.Wondemagegnehu Tigeneh

Speciality certificate in Pathology

Bereket Amare
Local recurrence after mastectomy for breast cancer:
retrospective analysis of clinicopathologic parameters, at
tertiary hospital in Ethiopia.
Advisor: Dr. MulugetaTemesgen
Meseret Assefa Wasie
Histhopathologic pattern of CNS tumors in Black Lion
Hospital for the last 5 years
Advisor: Dr. Yonas Girma
Habte SimionAbbo
Clinicopathologic c orrelation o f o varian n eoplastic a nd n on
neoplastictumors
Advisor: Dr. Yonas Girma
EndeshawAsayeKindie
Histopathological patterns of primary bone tumors in Black
Lion Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a five
year retrospective study between January 2015 to October
2019
Advisor: Dr. Tufa Gemechu
WoldieJember Zewdie
Cytopathologic p atterns of t hyroid le sions a nd t heir
correlation w ith t he c orresponding h istopathologic
diagnosis of patients seen at TAH during the five year
period, Jan 1, 2014- August 30, 2019
Advisor: Dr. Tufa Gemechu

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Speciality certificate in Radiology

Abdulkerim Girma
A prospective study on diagnostic yield, complication rate
& associated factors of CT guided transthoracic needle
biopsy in TASH, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Amir A., Dr.Azmera G.
Aga Legesse
Assessment of prevalence & neural tube defects and
pattern of occurrence in pregnant women visiting health
infestation in TASH, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Daniel Z.
Alemu Getie
CT imaging patterns of esophageal Ca and prevalence of
aspiration pneumonia
Supervisors: Dr. Azmera G., Dr. Amir A.
Bargicho Juhar
MR image findings of syrinx and associated lesions
Supervisor: Dr. Getachew A.
Bemnet Taye
Radiologic pattern of hip and knee OA in TASH, Addis
Ababa University, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Supervisors: Prof. Daniel A., Dr.Hiwot G., Dr.Moges Z.
Etsehiwot Demeke
Assessment of appropriateness of head CT and MRI done
at TASH, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa Ethiopia,
2018
Supervisor: Dr. Abebe M.
Ezedin Mohammed
Ultrasound assessment of renal size in normal children
visiting radiology department of TASH, Addis Ababa
University, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Daniel Z., Dr.Yocabel G.

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Fedesa Mengesha
Role and predictive value of fetal Doppler evaluation in late
3 rd
Supervisors: Dr. Daniel Z., Dr.Yocabel
Fikadu Tolesa
Pattern and distribution of bone metastasis at TASH, Addis
Ababa University, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Supervisor: Prof. Daniel A.
Fitsum Fikru
Correlating plain radiography findings with magnetic
resonance imaging in patients with LBP
Supervisor: Dr. Abebe M.
Frewoin Asfaw
CT pattern of pediatric Masses at TASH, Addis Ababa
University, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Daniel Z., Dr.Yocabel G.
G/Tsadik Zegeye
Survey of CT doses of abdominal/abdominal pelvic CT in
TASH, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Wondim G., Dr. Daniel Z., Dr. Seife T.
Haile Hagos
CT patterns of pelvic fracture
Supervisors: Prof. Daniel A. Dr.Hiwot G., Dr.Moges Z.
Hermon Miliard
Retrospective study on unnecessary thyroid gland radiation
in chest computed tomography at TASH, Addis Ababa
University, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Seife T., Dr. Tesfaye K.
Ilili Amin
Assessment of patterns of laryngeal cancer on cross
sectional imaging and correlation with laryngoscopic
findings at TASH, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Amal S., Dr. Getachew A.
Kaleab Tesfaye
Patters of variation in hepatic vasculature in patients
enrolled to radiology department and evaluated by CT at
TASH, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
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Supervisors: Dr. Tesfaye K.

KebronAtnaw
CT patterns of pediatric abdominal masses in TASH, Addis
Ababa University, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Daniel Z., Dr.Yocabel G.
MelakuBiruk
Saline sonohysterosalpingography in the evaluation of
infertility in TASH, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Assefa G., Dr. Tesfaye K., Dr.Mahlet Y.
MulugetaGetey
Magnitude of incidental vascular compressions in abdomen
and pelvis CT at TASH, Addis Ababa University, Addis
Ababa Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Ferehiwot B.
Samuel Tadesse
Crosses sectional study of radio-pathologic correlation of
soft tissue tumors in patients evaluated at TASH, Addis
Ababa University, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Moges Z.
Sofia Mulugeta
Chest CT metastatic patterns of all malignancies in TASH,
Addis
Supervisors: Dr. Azmera G., Dr. Amir A.
Teferi G/Wahid
Evaluation of pediatric adenoid size on conventional CT
Supervisors: Dr. Daniel Z., Dr.Yocabel G.
Tesfaye Alemayehu
Pulmonary emboli in oncology patients undergoing CT
imaging in TASH, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Azmera G., Dr. Amir A.

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School of Public Health

MPH in Public Health (General MPH)

Genanew Kassie
The assessment of healthcare seeking behavior of
mothers/caregivers for common childhood illness with the
context of access to transportation in EfratanaGidim
District, East Amhara, Ethiopia 2019/20
Advisor: Dr. Ewnetu Wassie, Mr.Abiy Seifu
Meskrem Mengistu
Status of routine health information system data utilization
by health professionals and managers of public health
centers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisors: Dr.Girma Taye, Mr. Wondimu Ayele
Teklemariam Mikre Demissie
Implementation and challenges of referral system in public
health centers of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019/20
Advisors: Prof. Damen Haile Mariam,
Mr. Werissaw Haile Selassie

MPH in Biostatistics and Epidemiology

Helen Gebrelibanos
Assessment of quality of life among adult gastrointestinal
cancer patients in Tkur Anbessa Specialized Hospital
Advisors: Dr Girma Taye
Ms. Abigiya Wondimagegnhu, Dr. Jilcha Driba
Lidya Genene
Validity of European Organization for Research and
Treatment of Cancer Quality of life modules in colorectal
and esophagogastric cancer patients in Ethiopia, 2020
Advisors: Dr.Adamu Addisie
Ms. Abigiya Wondimagegnehu
Edna Gebremichael Tamrat
Assessment of the unmet supportive care needs of stroke
survivors.
Advisors: Mr. Muluken Gizaw, Mr. Sefonias Getachew

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Dr.Yared Mamushet

MPH in Field Epidemiology

Desalegn Fikadu Mekonen
Compiled body of works in field epidemiology
Advisors: Dr.Girma Taye
Mr YimerSeid, Mr Khalid Nassir
Ababu Fayisa Aboma
Compiled Body of works in field epidemiology
Advisors: Prof Ahmed Ali, Ms Abadit Negussie

MPH in Nutrition
Yordanos Mezemir
Assessment of association between nutritional status and
depression amongcommunity dwelling elderly people,
Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Gudina Egata

PhD in Public Health

Ashenafi Assesfa Bahita
Malaria elimination in Ethiopia: The use of
molecular/diagnostic tools in epidemiological studies
Advisors: Prof. Ahmed Ali, Prof. Wakgari Deressa
Gebremedhin Beedemaiam Gebretekle
Feasibility and impact of anti-microbial stewardship
intervention in a tertiary care hospital in Ethiopia
Advisors: Prof Damen Haile Mariam,
Prof. Teferi Gedif, Dr. Makeda Semeret

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School of Nursing and Midwifery

MSc in Adult Health Nursing

Aynalem Loha
Knowledge and self-reported practice of insulin injection
device disposal among diabetic patients in Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Supervisor (Primary):Dr.Fekadu Aga
Supervisor (Secondary):Sr.Tsion Alemu
Bethelhem Mesfin
Knowledge, Attitude and Associated Factors Towards Heart
Failure Management Among Nurses Working In Cardiac
Unit At Selected Goverment Hospitals, Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia, 2020
Supervisor (Primary):Mr.Daniel Mengistu
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. Teshome Habtie
Brihae Alemu
Prevalence OfAnemia And Its Associated Factors Among
Chronic K idney Disease P atients A ttending Selected Public
Hospitals Of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. Yosief Tsige
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. NegalgnGetahun
Bizuayehu Atinafu
Assessment o f Glycemic Control a nd Self-Care P ractice
Among A dult P atients w ith D iabetes Me llitus in T ercha
General H ospital, Dawro Z one, So uthern Nation
Nationalities and Peoples Region; Ethiopia.
Supervisor (Primary):Mr. ZelekeArgaw
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. Boka Duggassa
Firehiwot Nigusse
Awareness and oral self-care practice of diabetic patients in
TikurAnbessa Specialized Hospital
Supervisor (Primary):Sr. Zuriash Mengistu
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. KetemaBizuwork.

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Meaza Asfaw
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and practice of nurses
towards major immobility complication and associated
factors in selected governmental hospitals, Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia.
Supervisor (Primary):Mr.BerhanuWordofa
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. YohannesAyalew
MehiretZerihun
Treatment Outcome And Associated Factors Among
Patients With Pulmonary Tuberculosis In Selected Health
Centers of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Supervisor (Primary):Dr.HussienMekonnen
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. Tigstu G/Yohanis
Meron Hailu
Body image after mastectomy of breast cancer survivors
visiting TikurAnbessa Hospital, Ethiopia, 2020
Supervisor (Primary):Mr. NiguseTadele
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. YohannesAyalew
MeseretAgegnehu
Prevalence of Hypertension, Blood Pressure Control
Practice and its Determinants among Healthcare
Professionals at TikurAnbesa Specialized Hospital
Supervisor (Primary):Dr.Amsale Cherie
Supervisor (Secondary): Sr. Emebet Berhane
MezgebuGodie
Self-care p ractice i n t ype-2Diabetes A dults w ith a nd
without co morbid p eriphrial neuropathy in Addis Ababa,
ETHIOPIA, 2020
Supervisor (Primary):Dr.Fekadu Aga
Supervisor (Secondary):Sr. Aklil Hailu.
ShegawTesfa
Prevalence Of Mental Distress And Associated Factors
Among Hospitalized Medical Surgical Adult Inpatients In
Public Hospitals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019/20.
Supervisor (Primary):Mr. BerhanuWordofa
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. Tadesse Bedada

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Wubit Hailu
Nurses knowledge le vel a nd a ssociated f actors o f D iabetic
Foot Care Management in selected Government Hospital,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Supervisor (Primary):Mr.ZelekeArgaw
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. Tefera Mulugeta

MSc in Paediatric and Child Health Nursing

Kassa Kindie
Magnitude and predictors of mortality among preterm
neonates admitted in NICU at selected hospitals in East and
West Gojjam Zones, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia,
2020; A Retrospective Cohort Study.
Supervisor (Primary):Dr. Rajalakshmi Murugan
Supervisor (Secondary):Sr. Fkirtemariyam Abebe
Kidist Tadiwos
Mother- To-Child Transmission Of HIV Infection And
Associated Factor Among Exposed Children On Followup
Care In Jinka Town Health Facilities, South Omo Zone,
South Ethiopia, 2020.
Supervisor (Primary):Dr.ErdawTechbele
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. MekonnenAdimasu
Kirubel Bimer
Incedence and predictors of attrition among children on
antiretroviral t herapy a t G edeo Zone selected public
hospitals
Supervisor (Primary):Mr. GirumSebsibie
Supervisor (Secondary):Sr. KalkidanWondwossen
Tamiru Chonka
Survival Status And Predictors Of Mortality Among Under-5
Children With Severe Acute Malnutrition Admitted To
Stabilization C enter At Jinka General Hospital, S outhern
Ethiopia.
Supervisor (Primary):Mr.Bereket Gebremichael
Supervisor (Secondary):Sr. KalkidanWondwossen

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Seife Awgchaw
Magnitude of Pernatal Asphyxia and associated factor
among neonates admitted at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
of Worabe Comprehensive Specialized Hospital South
Ethiopia, 2020
Supervisor (Primary):Mr. GirumSebsibie
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. Tewodross Tesfaye
Zerhun Demisse
Survival Status And Predictor Of Mortality Among Pediatrics
Burn Victims Admitted To Burn Centers, Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia, 2020.
Supervisor (Primary):Mr.GirumSebsibie
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. Tewodros Tesfaye

Msc in Clinical Oncology Nursing

Abdulmenan Hemza
Assessment of Awareness of colorectal cancer among
patients a ttending J imma U niversity m edical c enter, South
west Ethiopia, 2020.
Supervisor (Primary):Mr. ZelekeArgaw.
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr.Debela Gela
Alemnesh Tesfaye
Assessment o f Symptom Representation a nd A ssociated
Factors in women with Cancer in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor (Primary):Dr.ErdawTachbele
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. Boka Dugassa.
AlmazMirutse
Prevalence And Its Associated FactoresOfcompassion
Fatigue Among Nurses Working Cancer Centers Of Selected
Hospitals In Ethiopia
Supervisor (Primary):Sr. Zuriash Mengistu
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. KetemaBezawork
Daniel Betemariem
Parental Involvement In Pediatric Cancer Treatment
Decision Making At TikurAnbessa Specialized Hospital,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study

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Supervisor (Primary):Mr.LeulDeribe
Supervisor (Secondary):Sr. Aklil Hailu
Esubalew Mezgebu
Resilience and its Predictors among the Parents of Children
with Cancer at, Jimma Medical Center, 2020
Supervisor (Primary):Mr. LeulDeribe
Supervisor (Secondary):Sr. Emebet Berhane
Habtamu Seife
Prevalence and Factors A ssociation of Complementary and
Alternative Me dicine Utitization among Parents of Childern
with Cancer In Pediatric Oncology At Black Lion
Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2020
Supervisor (Primary):Dr. Rajalakshmi Murugan
Supervisor (Secondary):Sr. KalkidanWondwassen
Kalkidan Lemessa
Caregiver Strain And Associated Factors In Family
Caregivers Of Children With Cancer Attending TikurAnbessa
Specialized Ho spital, A ddis A baba, E thiopia, 2020 A Mixed
Study
Supervisor (Primary):Mr. LeulDeribe
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. NegalignGetahun
Lidia Tolessa
Risk Factors of Breast Cancer among Patients Attending
TikurAnbessa Specialized Hospital and St. Paul’s Hospital
Millennium Me dical College, Addis Ababa, E thiopia: A Case
Control Study
Supervisor (Primary): Mr. EndalewGemechu
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. NegalegnGetahun
Meseret Gamene
Initiation O f C ancer R ehabilitation Service In TikurAnbessa
Referral Ho spital: C hallenges A nd O pportunities: Health
Workers Perspective.
Supervisor (Primary):Mr. Danel Mengistu
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. Tadesse Bedada
Rahel Asrat
Relationships between perceived patient satisfaction and
immotionalintelegence o f nurses w orking i n O ncology u nit
at selected hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2020
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Supervisor (Primary): Mr. NigusieTadele

Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Tefera Mulugeta
Redwan Amdoka
Job Stress, Coping Strategy, And Its Associated Factors
Among Nurses Working In Cancer Units Of Selected
Governmental Hospitals At Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2020.
Supervisor (Primary):Mr. Daniel Mengistu
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. Teshome Habte
Tamrat Gebreyessus
Cancer patient satisfaction towards quality of care at Ayder
comprehensive specialized hospital, Mekelle, Ethiopia
Supervisor (Primary):Mr. BerhanuWordofa
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. Tigistu G/Yonnis

Msc in Neonatal Nursing

Yohannes Godie
Assessment of Neonatal Sunlight E xposure a nd F actors
Affecting among Mother’s attending Governmental
Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2020
Supervisor (Primary):Mr. GirumSebsbie
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr.Debela Gela
Mahlet Alemayehu
Prevalence Of N eonatal H ypothermia A nd A ssociated
Factors With In Six Hours Of Delivery At Delivery Ward In
Public Hospitals Of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2020.
Supervisor (Primary):Mr. Bereket Gebremickael
Supervisor (Secondary):Sr. FevenMulugeta
Muluyie Dejene
Timely Initiation of Breast Feeding of Newborns and
Associated F actors A mong M others D elivered w ith
Caesarean S ection in Governmental Ho spitals In Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia, 2020.
Supervisor (Primary):Dr.RajalakashmiMurugan
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. Tefera Mulugeta

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Aster Teketle
AssessmentofColostrumfeedingPracticeand A ssociated
Factors A mong Po st Natal M others I n Selected Health
Facilitiesin A.A Ethiopia 2020.
Supervisor (Primary):Dr.RajalakashmiMurugan
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. Tefera Mulugeta
Lemlem Berihu
Assessment Of Knowledge, Practice And Associatd Factors
Of Essential Newborn Care Among Nurses And Midwives
Working In Selectd Government Hositals In Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia, 2020.
Supervisor (Primary):Dr.ErdawTachbele
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. Teshome Habte
Nestanet Ketemaw
Assessment of neonatal mortality and associated factors
among n eonates a dmitted t o n eonatal i ntensive ca re u nits
in governmental hospitals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2020
Supervisor (Primary):Dr.Amsale Cherie
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. Tadesse Bedada
Amina Nesiru
Infection Prevention Practice, Attitude And Associated
Factores A mong Neonatal I ntensive C are U nit H ealth C are
Workers In Public Hospitals In Addis Ababa Ethiopia 2020.
Supervisor (Primary):Dr.ErdawTechbele (PhD)
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Abdisa Boka (MSc)
Askale Assefa
Challenges Faced By Mothers P racticing K angaroo M other
Care In Neonatal Intensive Care Unit In Public Hospitals,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2020.
Supervisor (Primary):Mr. BerhanuWordofa
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. KetemaBizuwork
Mohammed Tessema
Assessment of magnitude and determinants of Neonatal
jaundice among neonates admitted to neonatal intensive
care unit of Dessie Town Public hospital, in Amhara
region, Ethiopia 2020.
Supervisor (Primary):Dr.HussienMekonnen
Supervisor (Secondary):Sr. Tsion Alemu
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Fetelework Antenhe
Assesements Of Health Care Providere Knowledge Of Folic
Acid Use And Counseling Practices In Selected Public
Hospital In Addis Ababa, Etheiopia, 2020.
Supervisor (Primary):Dr.EndalewGemechu
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. Tigistu G/Yohanis
Hana Endale
Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Retinopathy Of Prematurity
Among InfantsinMinilk Ii Hospital: A Retrospective Study,
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, 2020
Supervisor (Primary):Mr. Yosief Tsige
Supervisor (Secondary):Sr. Emebet Berhane
Fatuma Aragie
Knowledge, Pr actice A nd A ssociated F actors T owards
Neonatal Resuscitation Among Health Professionals From
Public Hospitals Of Addis Ababa.
Supervisor (Primary):Dr.Fekadu Aga
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr. Boka Dugassa
Sitotaw Molla
Necrotizing E nterocolitis A nd A ssociated Factors A mong
Enteral F eed P reterm A nd L ow B irth W eight N eonates
Admitted In S elected P ublic Ho spitals, A ddis A baba,
Ethiopia, 2020.
Supervisor (Primary):Mr. Daniel Mengistu
Supervisor (Secondary):Sr. Fikirtemariam Abebe
Misgana Hirpha
Breast m ilk e xpression p ractice a nd f actors a ffecting it
among mothers of pre-term and low-birth weight babies
admitted to neonatal intensive care unit of government
hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2020.
Supervisor (Primary):Dr.HussienMekonnen
Supervisor (Secondary):Sr. Fikirtemariam Abebe
Gelila Mekuriya
Breast Fe eding T echniques A nd A ssociated Fa ctors A mong
Primi-Para Mo thers In P ublic He alth C enters, A ddis A baba,
Ethiopia, 2020.
Supervisor (Primary):Mr. ZelekeArgaw
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. Wudma Alemayehu
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Gemechis Wari
Knowledge, and Practice of Nurses’ and Associated Factors
in Ma naging Neonatal Pain in Public Hospitals in Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia, 2020.
Supervisor (Primary):Mr. BerhanuWordofa
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. Wudma Alemayehu
Yeshi Birhan
Maternal sa tisfaction a nd a ssociated f actors w ith n eonatal
care among mothers in selected governmental hospitals of
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019/20
Supervisor (Primary):Mr. GirumSebsibie
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. YohannesAyalew

Msc in Maternity and Reproductive Health

Nursing

Yihelam Abeje
Preconception care p ractice a nd a ssociated f actors a mong
health c are p roviders i n se lected P ublic H ospitals in Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia, 2020
Supervisor (Primary):Dr.EndalewGemechu
Supervisor (Secondary):Sr. AddishiwetFantahun
Zeru Shikur
Knowledge, practice a nd a ssociated factors w ith Me nstrual
Hygiene Management among Mekdela Secondary School
girls, Amhara Region, Northeast Ethiopia, 2020.
Supervisor (Primary):Sr. Roza Teshome
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr.BazieMekonnen
AbseraBekalu
Duration and determinants of birth interval among
pregnant w omen a ttending a ntenatal c linic a t s elected
Public Hospitals of Addis Ababa.
Supervisor (Primary):Mr. Mesfin Abebe
Supervisor (Secondary): Mr.KerebhAbere

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Assefa Mitiku
Evidence B ased I ntrapartum P ractice an d A ssociated
Factors Among Obstetric C are Providers I n Selected Public
Hospitals Of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2020.
Supervisor (Primary):Mr. Mesfin Abebe
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. KerebhAbere
Haregwa Asnake
Discontinuation rate of long acting reversible contraceptives
and f actors a ssociated a mong r eproductive a ge w omen
attending family planning clinics in Butajira town public
health institutions, southern Ethiopia, 2020.
Supervisor (Primary):Mr. SemaryaBerhe
Supervisor (Secondary):Sr.WorkineshSinshaw
Hirut Dinku
Women’s and Midwives’ experiences of compassionate and
respectful maternity care during facility-based delivery in
Bishoftu town, selected public health facilities, Oromia,
Ethiopia, 2020.
Supervisor (Primary):Mr.EndalewGemechu
Supervisor (Secondary):Sr. Workneshsinshaw
Abnet kefelegn
Risky Sexual Behavior And Associated Factor Among
Adolescents L iving w ith HI V In S elected P ublic Ho spitalsOf
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2020 G.C
Supervisor (Primary):Sr. Roza Teshome
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. BazieMekonnen
Mulusew Ambissa
HIV serostatus Disclosure to Sexual Partner and Associated
Factors Among HIV Positive Pregnant Women Attending
Antenatal C are S ervices i n S elected P ublic Health F acilities
In Dire Dawa Town, Ethiopia.
Supervisor (Primary):Dr.EndalewGemechu
Supervisor (Secondary):Sr. Yeshi Assefa
Fikadu Tolossa
Assessment of dietary diversity adequacy and associated
factors among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics
in Fitchee Town, Oromiya Region, Ethiopia, 2020.
Supervisor (Primary):Sr. Roza Teshome
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Supervisor (Secondary):Sr. AddishiwetFantahun

Mohammed Yuya
Assessment o f P rovision of W omen F riendly C are a nd
Associated Factors Among Mothers in Immediate Postnatal
Period at Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa, 2020
Supervisor (Primary):Sr. SemaryaBerhe
Supervisor (Secondary):Sr. HaweniAdugna
Chala Kene
Assessment Of Level And Factors Associated With HIV/Aids
Preventive Self-Efficacy Among Regular Undergraduate
Students Of MaddaWalabu University, Southeast Ethiopia,
2020.
Supervisor (Primary):Mr. LeulDeribe
Supervisor (Secondary):Sr. HaweniAdugna
Amare Cheklu
Mothers’ Involvement In Safe Delivery In Selected Public
Hospitals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2020. Qualitative Study.
Supervisor (Primary):Sr. SemaryaBerhe
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. Jembere Tesfaye
Zeytuna Mohammed
Assessment Of A ttitude A nd M ale Pa rtner I nvolvement I n
Maternal Health Care, In Nifas Silk Lafto Sub City, Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia, 2020 G.C
Supervisor (Primary):Dr.EndalewGemechu
Supervisor (Secondary):Sr. SirayeGenzeb
Berihum Demeke
Women’s Intention To Use Long Acting And Permanent
Contraceptive Methods A nd A ssociated F actors A mong
Family Planning Users In Addis Ababa Public Health Center
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,2020.
Supervisor (Primary):Mr. Mesfin Abebe
Supervisor (Secondary):Mr. Jembere Tesfaye

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MSc in clinical Laboratory Sciences

Solomon Bati
Prevalence and Distribution of Fungal species in sputum
collected from pulmonary Tuberculosis suspected patients
at saint peter’s specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Adane Bitew
Melesse Dessie
Prevalence of pathogenic bacteria and antimicrobial
susceptibility patterns among patients with ear infection at
Arsho Advanced Medical Laboratory, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. AdaneBitew
Sintayehu Mehari
Sero-prevalence a nd R isk f actors o f H uman b rucellosis
among f ebrile p atients v isited Derayitu H ealth C enter a nd
Kelewani primary Hospital at Awra District, Afar Region,
Ethiopia
Supervisors፡Mr. Kasu Desta, Mr. BirukZerfu
Miftah Mohammed
Establishment o f r eference i ntervals for t he c ommon renal
and liv er f unction clinical chemistry p arameters a mong
apparently healthy pregnant and Non-pregnant Woman in
South Wolo Zone, Amhara National Regional State,
Northeast Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Aster Tsegaye, Mr. Samuel Kindie
Dawit Asefa
External quality assessment performance and associated
factor in selected governmental clinical bacteriology
laboratories in Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.MistireWolde, Mr. AbaySisay
Wogayehu Zebene
Urinary Tract infection, Drug resistance profile and Fetal
Outcome among pregnant women in Two Health Centers
and Black Lion Hospital during their third trimester
period, Addis Ababa Ethiopia.
Supervisors: Mr. Kassu Desta, Mr.AbebeAsefa,

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Dr. Dawit Desalegn

Behailu Tsegaye
Community Based prevalence of intestinal parasitic
infection and Associated risk factors study in Yeka and
Arada sub-city of Addis Ababa ,Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. MisitreWolde, Mr. DesieAbera
Ashebir Legesse
Comparison of direct microscopy (Ziehlneelsen) and Light –
emitting diode fluorescent micros copy) against Xpert
MTB/Rif for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis and
assessing facility infrastructure in Asosa General Hospital
Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Western Ethiopia
Supervisors: Mr. Kassu Desta, Dr. Aster Tsegaye
Senait Abate
Assessment of platelet to 14m lymphocyte ratio and
neutrophil to 14m lymphocyte ratio as potential biomarkers
in patients with rheumatoid arthritis at St. Paul’s Hospital
Millennium Medical college, Addis Ababa University.
Supervisors: Dr.AsterTsegaye, Dr.Afework Hagos
Messay Assefa
Magnitude of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C virus infection and
Associated factors among Hemodialysis Patents in selection
public and private health Facilities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Mr. Melese Hailu, Dr. Andargachew Mulu
MelkayehuKassa
Magnitude of Mycobacterium tuberculosis drug resistance
pattern, and associated factors among patients visited at
St.Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia.
Supervisors: Mr. Kassu Desta, Mr. Addisugize
Tewdros Kassahun
Magnitude of Helicobacter pylori infection among peptic
ulcer Diseases patients of two private health of Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Mr. Kassu Desta

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Hailereguel H/Michael
Prevalence of hepatitis B and hepatitis C and associated
risk factors among chronic liver Disease (CLD) patients in
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Wendatir Nigatu, Mr. RegasaDiriba
Sileshi Degu
Evaluation of antibacterial and antifungal activity
phytochemical content and acute oral toxicity of impatiens
tinctoriaA. Rich root extract
Supervisors: Mr. Biruk Zerfu, Mr. Kassu Desta
Yasin Desalegn
Multidrug resistance among fermentative and Non-
fermentative gram-negative bacilli isolated from clinical
specimens at Arsho advanced medical Laboratory, Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Adane Bitew
Tassew Tefera
Awareness prevalence of intestinal parasitosis, KAP and
associated risk factors among people living with HIV/ASDS
attending at ART clinic in Debre Brehan referral
Hospital, Debre Berehan Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Mistire Wolde, Mr, Dessie Abera
Haimanot Birhanu
Comparison of microhematocrit Methods using commercial
versus Window clay sealant and Automated hematology
analyzer (sysmex XT-400 i) for determination of
hematocrit and mean cell volume (MCV) at TikurAnbessa
Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr.Aster Tsegaye
Gadissa Gutema
Effect of Specimen Handling on Quantitative HIV-1 viral
load measurement at St’ Paul Hospital Millennium Medical
College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr.Aster Tsegaye, Mr. Habteyes Tola
Ayal Tsegaye
Hepatotoxicity incidence and risk factors among adults and
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chemotherapy induction at Tikur Anbesa Specialized

Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Mr. Samuel Kindie, Dr.Daniel Hailu
Biadglign Asrat
Assessment of Supply chain management of laboratory
Equipment, Supplies reagents, consumables and its
potential implications on quality of diagnostic service of
public Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Fatuma Hassen, Mr.Abay Sisay
Adane Amera
Carriage rate of nasal staphylococcus aureus and
methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus and associated
factors among diabetic patients at Tikur Anbessa
Specialized Hospital diabetic clinic, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Supervisor: Mr. Kassu Desta
Mulugeta Bayisa
Assessment of Immuno-Hematological outcome among
HIV/AIDS patients on Long-term Highly Active Anti-
retroviral Therapy at Kolfe Health Center, Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Aster Tsegaye, Mr.Fekadu Urgasa
Yonas Tsehay
Effect of Isoniazid INH drug on blood level of Tacrolimus
drug used on kidney recipient patients attending St. Pauls
Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr. Mistire Wolde, Dr.Momina Mohammed
Belaynesh Tefera
Validation of criteria for manual smear review following
automated complete blood counts using the rules proposed
by international consensus group for hematology review in
St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Aster Tsegaye, Dr. Afework Hagos
Mesfin Fisseha
Determination of common hematological parameters
reference intervals among apparently health pregnant and
non- pregnant women of south wollo-zone Amhara
region, northeast Ethiopia
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Supervisors: Dr. Aster Tsegaye, Zemenu Tamir,

Mr. MikiyasNegash
Negusu Dawit
Magnitude of vacuolating cytotoxin A (VACA) in
Helicobacter Pylori antigen and blood antibody-positive
asymptotic young children in Zeway, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Kassu Desta, Dr. Aster Tsegaye,
Mr. Biniyam Taye
Berhanu Haile
Assessment of fasting blood glucose, serum electrolyte,
albumin, creatinine, urea, and lipid profile among
hypertensive patients and non-hypertensive participants at
wolaita Sodo university teaching and referral hospital,
SNNPR, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Mr. Tatek Gebregziabiher, Dr. Mistire Wolde
Haymanot Tewabe
Assessment of Renal function tests, Serum total protein,
and lipid profile concentrations among pregnancy-induced
hypertension attending women in Asrade Zewudie
Memorable hospital (ASZMPH), Gojjam, Ethiopia: Case-
control study.
Supervisors: Dr. Mistire Woldie, Abebe Edao
Gemechis Bulti
Performance evaluation and associated factors of non-
medical laboratory professionals working on rapid HIV
testing in public Hospital and health centers of Adamacity,
Oromia, Ethiopia.
Supervisors: Abay Sisay, Dr. Mistire Wolde
Getu Diriba
Molecular Characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
strains from extrapulmonary tuberculosis patients in Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Kassu Desta, Dessie Abera
Binyam Dagne
Molecular and Phenotypic Drug Resistance Pattern of
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis complex common species and
associated mutation: Evidence From selected TB treatment
initiating center Health facilities in Ethiopia
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Supervisors: Kassu Desta, Abebaw Kebede

Bewket Mesganaw
Specimen rejection rate and associated factors among
referred specimens through referral network to Debre
Markos referral hospital for laboratory testing, Debre
Markos, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Mrs. Fatuma Hassen, Mr. Habtamu Molla

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

MSc in Pharmaceutics and Social Pharmacy

Deriba W/ Senbet
Assessment of medicine use & associated outcomes among
pregnant women visiting anti-natal care units in public
health facilities in Butajira, South central Ethiopia
Supervisor: Prof. Teferi Gedif & Ayenew Ashenef
Micheal G/ Yohans
Devotion of various logistic functions of Ethiopian
Pharmaceutical supply system: Exploratory study
Supervisor: Dr. Bruck Messele, Dr. Matiwos Ensermu
Tesfaye Tsegaye
Asthma Treatment outcome and factors Associated with
Uncontrolled Asthma Among Adult Asthmatic Patients
Attending Ambulatory Case Unite of Selected Public
Hospitals Addis Ababa , Ethiopia : A Cross-Sectional Study.
Supervisor: Dr. Bruck Messele,
Gebremedhin Beedemariam
Yared Belete
Cost –Effectiveness of Dolutegravir- Versus Efavirenz-
Based First –Line Antiretroviral Treatments and Health
Related Quality of Life of Adults with HIV AIDS in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Eskinder Eshetu,
Gebremedhin Beedemariam

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Yohannes Abebe
Evaluation of Haricot Been Resistant Starch as a Film
Forming Excipient in Oral Colon Targeted Delivery of
Mesalamine.
Supervisor: Dr. Anteneh Belete,
Dr. Nisha Mary Joseph
Yohannes Teshome
Evolution of Resistant Starch from Eragrostis TEF as a Film
coating Material for Colon-Targeted Tablets
Supervisor: Prof. Tsige Geber-Mariam,
Dr. Anteneh Belete
Juhar Bekele
Assessment of Practices and Challenges, Public Health
Facilities in West Shewa Zone Oromia region Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr. Tariku Jebena
Diriba Yadessa
Assessment of Pharmaceuticals Tender Management, A
Case Study of Ethiopia Pharmaceuticals Supply Agency.
Supervisor: Dr. Matiwos Ensermu
Getehun Tefera
Warehousing and Inventory Management Performance and
Associated Factors after HCMISImplementation in Tikur
Anbesa Specialized Hospital.
Supervisor: Dr. Bruck Messele
Demissu Abdi
Pharmaceutical Procurement Performance of Public Hospital
in Addis Ababa, Ethiopian.
Supervisor: Dr. Matiwos Ensermu, Julia Kleineidam
Omer Abdu
Practices and Challenges of Pharmaceutical Logistics Data
Quality in Public Health Facilities at Oromia National Zone,
Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Dr.Shiferaw mitiku, Zelalem Tlahun &
Julia Kleineidam
Yekeber Gebeyaw
Contract Management Performance of Ethiopia
Pharmaceuticals Supply Agency
Supervisor: Dr. BushaTemesgen & Dr. Andre Kreie
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Sofanit Mekonnen
Assessment of factors influences medicine market
authorization Process in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Bruck Messele

MSc in Pharmacology
Akeberegn Gorems
Evaluation of Antihyperglycemic and Hypoglycemic
Activities of the Aqueous Leaf Extract of
RubusErlangeriEngl (Rosacea) in Mice
Supervisor(s):Dr. Prem Kumar,
Prof. Ephrem Engidawork
Halchaye Tsegaye
Evaluation of in vivo anti-malarial activity of the 80%
methanolic extract of seed and solvent fractions of Prunes
persica (L) Bastche against Plasmodium berghei in mice
Supervisor(s): Dr. Solomon Mequanente,
Dr. Tehome Nedi
Achenef Bogale
Evaluation of antidiarrheal activity of aqueous and 80%
methanol seed extract of Calpuriaauria-Benth (Fabaceae) in
mice
Supervisor(s): Dr. Teshome Nedi,
Prof. Ephrem Engdawork
Lishan Asefa
Evaluation of the diuretic activity of the aqueous and 80%
methanol extracts of the leaves of Cucumis
dipsaceusehrenb (Cuccurbitaceae) in rats
Supervisor(s): Dr Teshome Nedi
Lemma Bose
Evaluation of protease inhibitors based anti-retroviral
regimen induced liver injury at Zewditu memorial hospital.
Supervisor(s):Dr. Solomon Mequanente,
Prof. Eyasu Makonnen, Dr. Aster Shewamare

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YitayalAbabu
Cardiometabolic syndrome among HIV patients on protease
inhibitors based anti-retroviral treatment at Zewuditu
Memorial Hospital
Supervisor(s):Dr. Solomon Mequanente,
Prof. Eyasu Makonnen, Dr. Aster Shawamare
BirukSeifu
Evaluation of the effect of single and repeated dose
administration of alkaloid, non-alkaloid and crude extracts
of khat (catha edulis vahl. endl.) on spatial learning and
memory in mice.
Supervisor(s):Prof. Ephrem Engidawork
TeklieMengie
Evaluation of wound healing and anti-inflammatory
activities of solvent fractions of 80% methanolic leaves
extract of Achyranthes aspera Linn (Amarenthacea) in rats
Supervisor(s): Dr. Solomon Mequanente,
Prof. EyasuMakonnen, Dr. Belete Adefries
Duresa Abu
Prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria, antimicrobial
susceptibility pattern of the bacterial isolates and
associated risk factors among pregnant women attending
antenatal care (ANC) clinic of Assosa General Hospital,
Benishangul Gumuz Region, Western Ethiopia
Supervisor(s): Prof Tefera Abula
LiyaWoldetensay
In Vitro Evaluation of the Anti-mycobacterial Activity of
Selected Medicinal Plants in Ethiopia on Mycobacterium
tuberculosis and Mycobacterium bovis Strains
Supervisor(s): Dr Workineh Shibeshi,
Prof. KaleabAsres, Prof. Gobena Ameni
Sara Tufer
Evaluation of diuretic activity of aqueous and 80%
methanol leaf extracts of Croton macrostachys Del
(Euphorbiaceae) in rats
Supervisor(s): Prof Ephrem Engidawork

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Yimer Hussien
Evaluation of anticonvulsant activity of aqueous and 80%
methanol extract of Pterolobiumstellatum (Forssk) in Swiss
albino mice
Supervisor(s): Dr Teshome Nedi
Haile Tazeze
Wound healing and anti-inflammatory activities of leaf gel
of Aloe trigonantha L.C. leach in rats
Supervisor(s): Dr Solomon Mequanente,
Prof. Eyasu Makonnen, Dr Belete Adefris
Mesfin Ayele
Evaluation of the diuretic activity o aqueous and 80%
methanol leaves extracts of Ficus sur Forssk (Moraceae) in
rats
Supervisor(s): Prof Eyasu Makonnen

PhD in Pharmacology

Daniel Daba
Effect of Dopaminergic Modulation on Spatial Reference
Memory and Prefrontal Cortex protein Expression in Rats
Supervisor(s):Prof. Ephrem Engidawork,
Prof. Gert Lubec, Prof. Volker Korz
Zelalem Petros
Genome-wide association and replication studies of anti-
tubercular and anti-retroviral drugs-induced liver injury in
Ethiopian TB/HIV patients
Supervisor(s):Prof. Eyasu Makonnen,
Prof. Eleni Aklillu, Dr.GetnetYimer
Jemal Hussien
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacogenetic Studies of
Cyclophosphamide and Tamoxifen in Ethiopian Breast
Cancer Patients
Supervisor(s):Prof. Eyasu Makonnen,
Prof. Eleni Aklillu

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BerhanuGeresuKibret
Involvement of the endocannabinoid system in modulating
the neurobehavioral effects of Catha edulis (Vahl) Endl.
(Khat) in mice, Implications for diseases associated with
dopamine dysregulation
Supervisor(s): Prof Ephrem Engidawork,
Prof Emanuel Onaivi

MSc in Pharmacy Practice

ZenebeNegash
Assessment of medication therapy management service
among adult diabetes mellitus patients on follow up clinic
at TikurAnbessa specialized hospital
Supervisor(s): Dr Workineh Shibeshi, Alemseged Beyene
AbdellaBirhan
Thromboembolic events among cancer patients treated
with chemotherapy at adult oncology unit of TikurAnbessa
Specialized hospital: a retrospective study
Supervisor(s): Dr Shemsu Umer,
Dr WondemagegnTigneh
Teshome Berhe
Assessment of Clinical outcome and quality of life of
chronic kidney disease patients at Zewditu memorial
hospital and TikurAnbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor(s): Alemeseged Beyene, Dr Abel Tsighe
Bedilu Linger
Assessment of drug related problems among elderly
patients visiting Menelik II referral hospital, Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia
Supervisor(s): Minyahil Alebachew, Assefa Mulu,
Samuel Demessie
Eshetu Shiferaw
Assessment of Medication related problems and
contributing factors among ambulatory patient with chronic

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kidney disease at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical

College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor(s): Dr Teshome Nedi, Dr Leja Hamza,
OumerSada
Meaza Bulbula
Assessment of Medication Therapy Management Service
outcome among Epilepsy Patients on Follow-up care at
Ambulatory Clinic of TikurAnbessa Specialized Hospital
Supervisor(s): Prof Ephrem Engidawork,

Minyahil Alebachew, Dr Yared Mamushet

CDT-Africa, College of Health Sciences

MSc in Clinical Trials

Achenef Kidane Bekele

Effect of Rifapentin and Isoniazide therapy on IGRA
reversion and conversion among HIV positive patients: A
retrospective cohort study.
Supervisors: Dr. Getnet Yimer, Dr. Gizachew Yismaw
AschalewTamiru Hailemariam
Efficacy and Safety of Combination of Sodium
Stibogluconate and Paromomycin for Treatment of Visceral
Leishmaniasis and Factors Associated with Poor Treatment
Outcomes. A Retrospective Study, North West Ethiopia
Supervisors: Prof. Asrat Hailu, Dr Girmay Medhin
Ngolobe Benson
Bacteriophage to overcome Nosocomial infections
associated with multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens: a
systematic review and meta-analysis
Supervisors: Dr.Yimtubezenash Woldeamanuel,
Dr. Abraham Tesfaye
Afrah Mohammedsanni Omer
Maternal dietary pattern and the risk of Neural Tube
Defects; A case control study in Addis Ababa

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Supervisors: Dr.Girmay Medhin, Dr.Seifu Hagos

Desye Gebrie Werkye
Glycemic control and risk of cardiovascular outcomes of
metformin with insulin versus metformin with sulfonylureas
combination therapy in type 2 diabetes in Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia
Supervisors: Prof. Eyasu Makonnen, Dr. Tsegahun
Manyazewal, Dr. Dawit Asmamaw Ejigu
Gabriel Dawit Tesfai
Azithromycin versus Amoxicillin-Clavuluanate for otitis
media in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of
Randomized controlled trials.
Supervisors: Prof. Eyasu Makonnen, Dr Solomon M. Abay
Askale Abrhaley Malaki
Translating Animal Research into Human Trials in Ethiopia:
Challenges and Opportunities
Supervisors: Prof. Mirutse Giday, Prof. Asrat Hailu
Lealem Minwuyelet Wagaw
Challenges and Strategies for Recruitment and Retention of
Participants in Clinical Trials in Ethiopia: Qualitative Study
Supervisors: Dr. Abebaw Fekadu, Prof. Eyasu Makonnen
Assefa Ejamo
East African Countries Readiness and Need for
Implementation of Harmonized Clinical Trials Regulation
and National Ethics Review
Supervisors: Prof.Eyasu Makonnen,
Dr.Yimtubezinash Woldeamanuel
YajebMelesse Belay
Challenges and Prospects of Bioequivalence Study
Initiatives in Ethiopia
Supervisors: Prof. Asrat Hailu, Dr, Anteneh Belete
Oumer Fuad Berta
Are Short Acting Beta Agonists Effective For the Treatment
Of Asthma? A Retrospective Cohort Database Review
among Addis Ababa Asthmatic Patients
Supervisors: Dr. GetnetY imer Ali,
Prof. Eyasu Makonnen
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Mahlet Abbay Tessema

Prevalence and treatment outcome of schistosomiasis in
preschool aged children; A systematic review and Meta-
Analysis
Supervisors: Dr.Girmay Medhin,
Dr. Solomon M.Abay
Senait Belay Adugna
Investigating Researchers Perceptions and Expriences on
Conducting Clinical Trial toward Zoonotic Diseases In
Ethiopia
Supervisors: Prof Mirutse Giday,
Dr.Tsegahun Manyazewal
Olyad Mose Abdisa
Five-year survival status of women diagnosed with cervical
cancer and Treatment impact at TikurAnbessa Hospital,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, A retrospective cohort study
Supervisors: Dr. Girmay Medhin, Dr. Abebaw Fekadu
Tigist Tefera
Assessing knowledge and attitude of Dire Dawa, Haramaya
and Jigjiga University researchers towards randomised
clinical trials.
Supervisors: Dr Girmay Medihin, Dr Charlotte Hanlon
Stacy Mildred Bey
Efficacy of Multiple Probiotic strains used as an adjuvant to
the Standard Triple Therapy treatment for Helicobacter
pylori infection: A Systematic Review and Metaanalysis
Supervisors: Dr. Yimtubezinash Woldeamanuel,
Dr. Abraham Tesfaye
Mehiret Maru Haile
Regulatory system opportunities and barriers for
conducting clinical trials in Ethiopia: a descriptive
qualitative study
Supervisors: Dr.Yimtubezinash Woldeamanuel,
Prof. Eyasu Mekonnen
Aliyi Amano Genemo
Capacity of clinical trials center and workforce in sub-
Saharan region: A qualitative and quantitative study.

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Supervisors: Dr Charlotte Hanlon, Dr Girmay Medhin

Fides Christina Mboma
Survival analysis of time to successful treatment on
tuberculosis retreated patients by method of treatment
delivery in Malawi.
Supervisors: Dr Abebaw Fekadu, Prof. Mavuto
Hiwot Getachew Mekuria
Ethics and regulatory landscape of clinical trials involving
vulnerable population in East Africa
Supervisors: Dr.Yimtubezinash Woldeamanuel,
Prof. Eyasu Makonnen
Hasifah Nanyingi
Assessment of the role of stress on vaccination outcomes in
patient attending TikurAnbessa Specialized Hospital
Supervisors: Dr Abebaw Fekadu, Dr Gizachew Yismaw

Center for Health Sciences Education

Msc in Health Sciences Education

AberaBezabih
Challenges of undergraduate pharmacy students during
their hospital clerkship (attachment):case of selected
private health colleges in AA.
Supervisors: Dr.Damite Shimelis, Dr.Jamie Kellaer
Ali Beyene
Undergraduate Medical Radiologic Technology Students
Perceptions of the factors influencing their academic
performance
Supervisors: Dr.Yonas Bahretibeb, Dr. Karen Leslie,
Dr. Sophie Soklaridis
FasikawitEngida
Medical teachers’ and undergraduate medical students’
perceptions of role models in medical education
Supervisors: Prof. Amha Mekasha,
Dr. Laura Dempster, Dr. Robert Paul

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GetahunTibebu
Inter-Professional Education: A qualitative descriptive
study exploring i nter-professional le arning experience o f
Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry Residency students in
their training. AAU, Department of Psychiatry
Supervisors: Prof. A mha Mekasha, D r. R yan Bry dges,
Dr.Csilla Kalocsai
SeadaAdem
Nursing speciality st udents a nd educators’ perception a nd
experience o f sim ulation a t S t.Paul Ho spital Mille nnium
Medical College: a qualitative study
Supervisors: Dr.Ryan Braydge, Dr. Damte Awoke,
Dr.Leigh Chapman
TsedeyYeshitela
The lived exprience of mistreatments among medical
students in St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College
Supervisors: Dr. Yonas Bahretibeb, Dr. Faisal Islam,
Dr. Sophie Soklaridis
YenusMolla
Absenteeism in Medical Radiologic Technology Students:
Contributing Factors & perceived Impacts on skills
acquisition Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Dr.Damte Shimelis,
Dr.Tina Martimianakis, Dr. Meredith Giuliani

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College of Natural and Computational

Science
Department of Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry

Physical Chemistry Stream

Asfaw Negash
Solution Processed Organic Solar Cells Based on Fullerene
and Non-Fullerene Acceptors
Advisers: Prof. Shimelis Admassie,
Prof. Wendimagegn Mammo, Prof. Jean Manca

Inorganic Chemistry Stream

Yaregal Awoke
Design, Synthesis and Charcterization of Ti-containing
Ordered Mesoporous Materials for Epoxidation of Vernonia
Oil
Advisers: Dr. Yonas Chebude and Prof. V.J.T. Raju
Masresha Amare
Synthesis, Structural Studies and Application of New
Oxalate Based Mesoporous Coordination Polymers
Advisers: Dr. Yonas Chebude and Dr. Isabel Diaz

MSc in Chemistry

Organic Chemistry Stream

Yemisrach Fikadu
Investigation of chemical profiles, anti-oxidant activities of
the essential oils of Lippia adoensis and Ocimum sanctuml
Adviser: Prof. Chandravanish, Dr. Estifanos Ele

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Asamnew Erango
Synthesis of 7-fluoro-6-(thiophen-2-yl)-4H-thieno [3,2-
b]indole-based polymers
Adviser: Prof. Wendimagegn Mammo
Lidiya Habte
Synthesis of benzothiadiazole dicarboxylic imide- and
benzotriazole dicarboxylic imide-based polymers
Adviser: Prof. Wendimagegn Mammo

Analytical Chemistry Stream

Feven Tamirat
Determination of major and trace metals in date palm fruit
(Phoenix dactylifera L.) samples ising flame atomic
absorption spectroscopy (FAAS)
Adviser: Dr. Merid Tessema
Kenbigegn Asfaw
Determination of metal contents in eggplant and their
corresponding soil and water of the plant cultivated in
Ethiopia.
Adviser: Prof. Chandravanish
Mekdes Abebe
Determination of selected metals in peanut (Arachis
hypogaea L) seed samples collected from three different
areas of Ethiopia using AAS
Adviser: Dr. Merid Tessema
Hermon Berhane
Adsorption efficiency of groundnut shell, lentil husk and
orange peel for the determination of selected heavy metals
in water waste using flame atomic absorption spectroscopy
Adviser: Dr. Merid Tessema

Inorganic Chemistry Stream

Makida Fanos
Solvothermal S ynthesis a nd C haracterization o f C opper(II)
and Z inc(II) Me tal O rganic F rameworks u sing metal

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dimethyl g lyoximate la yers a nd p araphenylenediamine

linker
Advisers: Dr/ Yonas Chebude, Prof. V.J.T. Raju
Diborah Mamo
Mixed ligand complexes derived from Nivkel(II), copper(II)
and Z inc(II) d imethylglyoximate a nd 4 ,4’-bipyridine –
Synthesis and Structural Studies
Advisers: Dr. Yonas Chebude, Prof. V.J.T. Raju

Department of Computer Science

MSc in Computer Sceince (Data and Web

Engineering) (Regular)

Mulat Getaneh Tiruneh

Amharic WordNet Construction Using Word Embedding
Advisor: Dr. Yaregal Assabie
Selam Abebe Abera
Context-Aware Personalized Job Recommendation
Advisor: Dr. Fekade Getahun
Yonatan Misgan Mengie
Design of an Ethiopic Locale Integrating System in Open
Source Database
Advisor: Dr. Solomon Atnafu

MSc in Computer Sceince (Network and Security)

(Regular)
Tigist Hidru Berhe
Modeling Network Intrusion Detection System Based on
Anomaly Approach Using Machine Learning Techniques
Advisor: Dr. Solomon Gizaw
Abdi Mosisa Dera
Lightweight N eural N etworks for Context A ware
Autonomous Embedded System Development
Advisor: Dr. Dagmawi Lemma

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Bemenet Kasahun Gebremeskel

RFID Security Through Dynamic Tag Content Management
Advisor: Dr. Dagmawi Lemma

MSc in Computer Sceince (Regular)

Gelan Tulu Heyi

Bidirectional Amharic-Afaan Oromo Machine Translation
Using Hybrid Approach
Advisor: Dr. Dida Midekso
Moyka Degefa Mosa
Morphological Analyzer for Afaan Oromoo Using Machine
Learning
Advisor: Dr. Dida Midekso
Muhidin Kedir Wosho
Text to Speech Synthesizer for Afann Oromoo Using
Statisical Parametric Speech Synthesis
Advisor: Dr. Dida Midekso
Senait Kiros Berhe
Word Sequence Prediction for Tigrigna Language
Advisor: Dr. Yaregal Assabie

MSc in Computer Sceince (Software Engineering)

(Extension)
Shimels Bizuneh Negash
Misbehaving Public Transport Driver Reporting System
Using Smart Phone
Advisor: Dr. Dida Midekso
Melak Gezahegne Zegeye
Developing on-site solid waste segregation framework
through image processing and Low Performance IoT
technologies
Advisor: Dr. Dagmawi Lemma

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MSc in Computer Sceince (Regular)

Bisrat Mulugeta Betru
Design and Implementation of O ntology-driven IT Incident
Management Model
Advisor: Dr. Fekade Getahun
Seble Girma Fisseha
Amharic Open Information Extraction
Advisor: Dr. Yaregal Assabie
Girma Teferra Ayele
Payment System Model in Retail Stores through POS
Terminal Using Mobile Banking
Advisor: Dr. Mesfin Kifle
Ermias Getachew Assefa
Design o f a G eneric M ulti-Channel C learance M anagement
System
Advisor: Dr. Fekade Getahun

School of Earth Science

PhD in Geophysics
Ali Aman Wabe
Seismic Vulnerability Analysis of Major Ethiopian Dams with
Particular Emphasis to Dam Safety Evaluation
Advisors: Prof Tilahun M, Dr. Martin Wieland
Msc in Geological Sciences (Petrology) (Regular)

Endayen Belay Belachew

Volcanic stratigraphy and petrography of flood volcanics
along Jita River in north central Ethiopia
Advisors: Prof. Dereje A. & Prof. Gezahegn Y.
Mowlid Mohamed
Petrography, petrology and stratigraphical study of the
evaporite rocks in Korrahie Formation (Korrahie locality),
Ogaden basin, southeastern Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Balemwal A.
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Msc in Geological Sciences (Paleontology &

Paleoenvironments)

Mahider Mulugeta Andargie

Facies and paleoenvironments of the carbonate unit in the
Mertule Mariam section, central Ethiopia, East Gojjam
Advisor: Dr. Balemwal A.

MSc in Geological Engineering (Engineering

Geology)

Abebe Mihret
Foundation assessment: a case in Megech dam project,
northwestern Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr Tarun K.R.
Fetene Damtew Gizaw
Dispersive soil treatment; a case study along Melkasa-
Sodere-Nurera-Metahara road project, central Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Trufat H.
Woube Wondirad
Characterization and Suitability analysis of embankment
material with special consideration to core and filter
material – a case study of Ajima Earth Dam, central
Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Trufat H.
MSc in Geological Engineering (Hydrogeology)

Mulatu Tarekegn Wale

Steady state groundwater flow modeling of the Sunuta
catchment (western Afar margin): special emphasis on the
effect of groundwater pumping for irrigation
Advisor: Dr Dessie N.

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Paulos Wondemneh
One layer transient groundwater flow modeling at Becho
Plain
Advisor: Dr Tilahun A.
Zekarias Ashine
Groundwaters recharge estimation of upper Awash basin
using WETSPASS modeling
Advisor: Dr Tilahun A.

MSc in Geological Engineering (Environmental

Geology & Geohazards)

Samrawit Yimame Aragaw

Environmental impact assessment of quarrying activities on
the downstream section of the Big-Akaki catchment, Addis
Ababa
Advisor: Prof. Asfawossen A.

MSc in Resource Geology (Mineral Deposits)

Adise Zemelak Sissy

Characterization and the genesis of Alemtena kaolin
occurrences, Koka area, Main Ethiopian Rift
Advisor: Dr. Worash G., Prof. Dereje A. &
Dr. Balemwal A.

MSc in Resource Geology (Mining Geology)

Tesfaye Medhane Woldegebriel

Analysis of Mine Call Factor at Meli Gold Mine
(Ezana): implementing an ore reconciliation system
considering key performance indicators.
Advisor: Prof Solomon T.

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Msc in Resource Geology (Geothermal Energy)

Fetum Adem Ahmed
Developing conceptual model of Eastern Shalla Geothermal
Prospect on the bases of geological and fluid geochemical
observations
Advisor: Prof Gezahegn Y.

MSc in Geophysics (Regular)

Bekelu Abeba Mamo
Application of Geophysical Techniques in the investigation
of groundwater contamination from tanneries and
slaughterhouses near Mojo river, Main Ethiopian Rift,
Ethiopia.
Advisors: Prof Tigistu H., Dr Dessie N.
Esubalew Yehualaw
Geophysical mapping of the groundwater aquifer system in
Gode area, northeastern Hosanna, Ethiopia
Advisor: Prof Tigistu H.
Wubayehu Dessalegn Salile
Integrated geophysical approaches for geothermal potential
assessment of the Arto hot spring, Alaba woreda, southern
Ethiopia
Advisor: Prof Tigistu H.
Yayso Issa Omer
Integrated geophysical techniques for building foundation
assessment at Ududaytu area in the Tandaho graben of
Afar, north eastern Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr Shimelis F.

MSc in Remote Sensing & Geoinformatics

Misganaw Wubetu Yeneneh
Combined fuzzy inference system and modified analytical
hierarchy approach for modelling terrain trafficability of
cross country movement over complex topographic
settings: a case study of the north-west of Ethiopia
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Advisors: Dr Tibebu K., Dr Surya KV

Samson Tsegaye Mekasha
Remote Sensing and GIS-Based modeling and delineation
of vulnerability to food insecurity: the case of Meket
district, northwest Ethiopia
Advisors: Dr Surya KV, Dr Tibebu K.
Kaleb Tarfa Gamada
GIS-based earthquake effect vulnerability assessment of
built up environment in case of Addis Ababa city, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr Surya KV

Center for Environmental Science

PhD in Environmental Science
Tolera Megersa Gudeta
Effects of Land Use land Cover Dynamics on Watershed
Hydrology and Reservoir Sedimentation in Chancho and
Sorga Sub-Watersheds, Diga District and Nekemte City,
Oromia, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Dessie Nedaw & Dr.Mekuria Argaw
Eshetu Lemma Adera
Organic Matter and Nutrient Removal fromTannery
Industry Waste Water using Integrated SBR -Wetland
System: Pilot Scale Studies
Supervisor: Dr. Seyoum Leta
Natie Ermias Benti
Charge Transport, Reaction Mechanisms and Effect of CO2
Contaminations in Rechargeable Non−Aqueous Sodium
−Air Batteries
Supervisor: Dr. Yedilfana Setarge, Dr. Girum Ayalneh
Welela Hirpassa Debu
Growth and Metal Uptake of Edamame and Lettuce on Soil
Amended with Biosolids and Fuel gas desulfurnization
Gypsum, Implication for Safety and sustainability
productivity in United States of America.
Supervisor: Dr. Seyoum Leta, Dr. Ahmed Husen,

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Dr. Bessie M. Green, Dr. Eton E. Codling

Thewodros Bekele Tolera
Determination o f Legionella S pp., P revalence i n H ot
Springs, Lakes, Hospitals And Drinking Water Distribution
Systems In Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Seyoum Leta, Dr. Woldaregay Erku
HailuTerefe Diressie
Impact of sustainable land management interventions on
ecosystem services in the highland crop-livestock mixed
system: the case of Geda watershed, north Shewa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Mekuria Argaw, Dr. Lulseged Tamene
and Dr. Kindu Mekonnen
Habtamu Yitayew
Historical, Current and Future Trend in El Niño Southern
Oscillation I ntensity, Fr equency o f O ccurrence a nd I mpact
on Ethiopian Climate
Supervisor: Prof. Vasu Misra, Dr. Diriba Korecha

MSc in Environmental Science

Dagnanesh Yitayew Ayalew

Geo-Spatial Mo deling A nd E valuation o f S oil A cidity
Variation W ithin Di fferent L and U se Type o f M asawuha
Watershed, Fagitalekoma Woreda North Western, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Gudina Legese Feyisa
Kedir Bino
Plant D iversity, a ssessment o f c arbon st ocks a nd e ffect o f
forest degradation on microbial dynamics in Garaduro
(boroftuAwara) natural forest.
Advisor: Dr. Gammado Dalle, Dr.Tesfaye Alemu &
Dr. Sileshi Degafa
Asmamaw Abeje Lulie
Comparative Study Of Fluoride Removal From Water By
Using Hydroxyapatite Nano Particles Synthesized From Egg
Shell, Animal Bone And Chemicals
Advisor: Dr. Andualem Mekonnen

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Jemila Mohammed Kassa

Water Q uality Assessment in Big Akaki River: using
Conventional and M olecular M ethod w ith t he I nvolvement
of Citizen Scientist
Advisors: Dr. Andualem Mekonnen,
Co- supervisor: Dr. Alemseged Tamiru
Telile Tefera Telila
Effect of biochar on physio-chemical & biological properties
of acidic and sodic soils under different levels of moisture
stress
Advisors: Dr. GudinaLegese
Dagim Teserra
Impacts of forest degradation on e cosystem services:case
study of Entoto plantation Forest
Advisors: Dr. Gemedo Dalle
Tigist Birhanu
Florlstic Composition and Vgetation Structure in Yerer
Mountain Natural forest East,Shewa, Oromia,Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. GemedoDalle
Henok Tibebu W/Michael
Fabrication and characterization of dye-sensitized solar cell
nanostructured TiO2 based using natural dye
extracted from plant
Advisors: Dr. Yedilfana Setarge &
Dr. Mekonnen Abebayehu
Dibora Kiflom Habtegiorgis
Determination of diazinon i n a m icropad f rom
environmental sample
Advisor: Dr. Ahmed Hussen
Dejene Seyoum
Chitosan-charcoal N ano-Composite a s N ovel adsorbent f or
the Removal of Hexavalent Chromium from Tannery
Wastewater
Advisor: Dr. Andualem Mekonnen &
Dr. Tadesse Alemu

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Mebrhit Gebreyohanes
Biodiesel p roduction from w aste c ooking o il w ith
mixed methanol /ethanol using enhanced limestone based
calcium oxide (CaO) nano catalyst
Advisor: Dr. Yedilfana Setarge

Center for Food Science and Nutrition

MSc in Food Science and Nutrition

Cherinet Kasahun
Physicochemical and Techno-Functional Properties of
Recently Released Ethiopian Bread Wheat (Triticum
aestivum L.) Varieties Grown in Kulumsa, Arsi, Ethiopia
Advisors: Dr. Paulos Getachew, Dr. Workineh Abebe
Mekides Getnet
Assessing the Nutritional Knowledge attitude dietary
practices a nd N utritional st atus o f a dult p eople l iving w ith
HIV virus on ART at the clinic Hiwot Amba in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Mr. Kelbessa Urga
Souliana Zeleke
Nutritional Quality of Animal Feeds and Ingredients in Addis
Ababa and Formulation of Diets from Selected Ingredients
Advisors: Mr. Tilahun Bekele, Dr. Asharie Zewdu
Yirgalem Tadesse
Effect of Altitude - Induced Hypoxia in Fetal Growth
Restriction and Cognitive Development of Wistar Rats
Advisor: Dr. Kaleab Baye

MSc in Community Nutrition

Girma Goshime
Assessment of the Implementation of School Feeding
Program and Nutritional Status of School Fed Children in
Selected Government Primary Schools in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr. Zelalem Debebe

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School of Information Science

MSc in Information Science and Systems

(Regular )

Abeje Abay
Information Systems Vulnerability Assessment Practice in
an Ethiopian Bank
Advisor: Dr. Lemma Lessa
Andualem Akalu
Understanding the Role of Stakeholders in Fostering
Sustainability of ICT4D Projects: Towards a Conceptual
Framework
Advisor: Dr. Lemma Lessa
Ashenafi Mulugeta
The Practice of Business-IT Strategic Alignment and its
impact on Organizational Performance: The case of
government organization in Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Temtim Assefa
Bitania Alayu
Assessment of readiness Zewditu referral hospital to adopt
e-health
Advisor: Dr. Getachew Hailemariam
Eristie Atinaf Asress
Predicting Employee Turnover in Government Organizations
Using Machine Learning: The Case of Ethiopian Federal
Court
Advisor: Dr. Wondwossen Mulugeta
Firehiwot Abebe
Factors Affecting Mobile Payment Adoption by Merchants in
Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Lemma Lessa
Getnet G/Egziabiher
Assessment of Information Systems Security Management
in Selected Public Organizations in Ethiopia: A Gap Analysis
Advisor: Dr. Lemma Lessa

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Helina Belete
Enhancing Patient Satisfaction on Hospital Appointment
Scheduling: Using Mobile Technology
Advisor: Dr. Tibebe Beshah
Hiwot Andargachew
Usage of Open Access Institutional Repositories by
Postgraduates Students at Addis Ababa University
Advisor: Dr. Temtim Assefa
Kaleab Abebaw
Real-time simbox fraud detection framework: The case of
Ethio Telecom
Advisor: Dr. Million Meshesha
Kedir Genna
Afaan Oromo Morphological analysis using machine
learning approach
Advisor: Dr. Million Meshesha
Kidist Moges
Exploring the major factors that leads to information
system failure in Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Gashaw Kebede
Mastewal Getnet
Assessing information security and critical success factors
for information security implementation in Commercial
Bank of Ethiopia
Advisor: Ato Getachew Jemaneh
Mihret Hizkeal
Inter-organizational Knowledge Sharing in Ethiopian Higher
Institutions: the case of Jinka University
Advisor: Dr. Temtim Assefa
Misikir Solomon
Knowledge sharing in Federal TVET Institution
Advisor: Dr. Temtim Assefa
Semira Nuru
The Challenges and Benefits of Internet Banking
Implementation on Selected Banking Industry of Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Gashaw Kebede

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Tewodros Belew
Proposing Education information system adoption
framework for effective education service delivery: The
case of Addis Ababa Tegbareid Poly Technique College
Advisor: Dr. Million Meshesha
Tizita Fikadu
Information need and information seeking behavior of
graduate faculty of business students at Addis Ababa
University
Advisor: Dr. Daniel Alemneh
Yafet Mekonnen
Information Security Management Framework for Effective
Implementation of Integrated Financial Management
Information System (IFMIS): The Case of MoF
Advisor: Dr. Wondwossen Mulugeta

MSc in Information Science and Systems

(Extension)

Al Mehadi Ali
A Cloud Computing Adoption Framework for Ethio Telecom
Advisor: Dr. Lemma Lessa
Amanuel Zewdu
Designing Readiness assessment framework towards IOT
adoption: The case of Ethio Telecom"
Advisor: Dr. Million Meshesha
Antonyo George
Evaluating Usability of Security Mechanisms of e-Health
Applications: Cases from Ethiopia"
Advisor: Dr. Lemma Lessa
Ayele Miga Abza
Knowledge Management Practice to improve Project
Performance in a Project Based Organizations
Advisor: Dr. Temtim Assefa
Biniyam Araya
Determinants of Knowledge Management Capability
Development
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Advisor: Dr. Getachew Hailemariam

Dereje Mulat
Information System Strategy Framework
Advisor: Dr. Getachew Hailemariam
Fisseha Moges
IT Service Management Agility Assessment Model: in the
case of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Getachew Hailemariam
Fitsum Abebe
Knowledge Sharing Among Employees in Commercial Banks
of Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Temtim Assefa
Girma Abebe
Designing a Comprehensive Human Factors Model for
Information Systems Security at Commercial Banks in
Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Lemma Lessa
Hailemeskel G/tsadik
Developing Subscription Fraud Detection Model Using
Machine Learning Algorithms: the case of Ethio Telecom
Advisor: Dr. Tibebe Beshah
Haimanot Gezahegn
Exploring factors affecting Ethiopian private banks data
analytics tool Implementation
Advisor: Dr. Tibebe Beshah
Mariawit Shimelis
Amharic Spelling Error Detection and Correction system:
Morphology-based Approach
Advisor: Dr. Michael Melese
Mekuria Haile
Readiness Assessment for Implementing E-Voting System
in Ethiopia: A Gap Analysis from Supply Side
Advisor: Dr. Lemma Lessa
Nigussie Tariku
Information Technology Disaster Recovery Plan (ITDRP)
Framework for Banks in Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Lemma Lessa
Sebsibe Neja
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Assessment of Ethiopian Financial Institutions readiness for

Blockchain Technology adoption
Advisor: Dr. Million Meshesha
Sewnet Bekalu
Factor affecting the success and performance of public ICT
project in Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Million Meshesha
Tariku Worku
Designing a Knowledge Repository for Credit Management:
The Case of Awash Bank
Advisor: Dr. Temtim Assefa
Tolesa Tafesse
Core banking system Selection and Implementation
framework in Ethiopia: The case of Oromia Credit and
Saving Share Company (OCSSCO)
Advisor: Dr. Temtim Assefa
Wubit Tameru
Appropriating Framework for Consumers Trust in E-
Commerce: in the case of E-Hailing Service in Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Tibebe Beshah
Yodit Terefe
Enhancing Service Delivery Capability of IT-Service Desk:
the case of Ethio Telecom
Advisor: Dr. Tibebe Beshah

Department of Mathematics

PhD in Mathematics
Atile Nega Begashaw
Partial Hypoellipticity of Partial Differential Operators
Advisor: Dr. Tsegaye Gedif
Jemal Yesuf Mohammed
The FBI Transform and Micro Local Analysis in
Ultradifferentiable Classes
Advisors: Prof. Shiferaw Berhanu, Dr. Tadesse Abdi

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Mafuz Humer Worku

Topological and dynamical properties of Volterra-type
integral and differential operators on Fock-type spaces
Advisors: Dr. Tesfa Yigrem, Dr. Taddese Bekeshie
Mulugeta Alemayehu Dagnaw
Analysis of Boundary Domain Integral Equation Systems to
the BVPs for Stokes Equations with Variable Viscosity in 2D
Advisor: Dr. Tsegaye Gedif
Solomon Tesfaye Bekele
Analysis of Two Operator Boundary-Domain Integral
Equations for Variable Coefficients BVPs in 2D
Advisor: Dr. Tsegaye Gedif
Tewelde G/Egziabher
Dirichlet Series with functional Equations, Automorphic
Integrals and Arithmetical Identities
Advisors: Prof. Abdulkader Hasen,
Dr. Hunduma Legesse
Werkaferahu Seyoum Teklewold
Topological and Dynamical Structures of Composition
Operators on Generalized Fock -Spaces
Advisors: Dr. Tesfa Yigrem, Dr. Taddese Bekeshie
Yetwale Hailu Workineh
Optimal Continuous and Impulsive Controls Applied to
Behavioral Change Model of Meningitis
Advisor: Dr. Semu Mitiku

MSc in Mathematics (Regular)

Abenezar Bekele
On Some New Properties of the Fundamental Solution to
the Multi-Dimensional Space and Time Fractional Diffusion
Wave Equation
Advisor: Dr Tadesse Abdi
Aster Genene
Mixed Integer Programming Approach for Inventory
Distribution System
Advisor: Dr. Berhanu Guta
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Fana Abaynew
Q-Riordan Matrices
Advisor: Dr. Yirgalem Tsegaye
Medina Suleiman
Parking Functions and Bipartite Graphs
Advisor: Dr. Samuel Asefa
Yonas Mesfin
Spectrum of a Regular Weighted Strum Liouville Problem
and Certain Infinite Subsets of the Set
Advisor: Dr. Tadesse Abdi

MSc in Mathematics (Extension)

Habtemichael Negash
Explicit Finite Difference Scheme for 2-D Parabolic
Partial Differential Equations
Advisor: Dr Tadesse Abdi
Liya Tefera
Penalty and Barriers Method
Advisor: Dr. Berhanu Guta
Mehari Temesegen
Analysis of Heat Equation In Rn
Advisor: Dr. Tesfa Biset
Tariku Damtew
Quadratic Programming Problem
Advisor: Dr. Berhanu Guta
Teumezghi Giovanni
Diagonally Singularizable Matrices
Advisor: Dr. Zelalem Teshome
Workye Gelaw
On Numerics of One Dimensional Advection
Advisor: Dr Tadesse Abdi
Endale Deribe
Dimensionality Reduction and Classification using improved
principal component analysis and linear discriminant
analysis
Advisor: Dr. Berhanu Guta
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Amha H/Slassie
Game theory
Advisor: Dr. Berhanu Guta
Zinash Getachew
Mixed Integer Programming Problems using Branch & Bound and
Gomory’s Methods
Advisor: Dr. Berhanu Guta

Department of Microbial, Cellular and Molecular

Biology

PhD in Microbial, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Admas Alemu Abebe

Molecular Characterization and Genome-Wide Association Mapping
for Root System Architecture and Quality Related Traits in Ethiopian
Durum Wheat (Triticum turgidum ssp. durum) With High Density
SNP Markers
Advisor: Dr.Tileye Feyissa
Alemneh Mideksa Egu
Genetic Diversity and Oil Content and Fatty Acids Composition of
Vernonia {Vernonia galamensis (Cass) Less} Population from
Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Kassahun Tesfaye
Atsede Muleta Degefa
Genomic Diversity, Plant Growth Promoting Properties and Symbiotic
Effectiveness of Mesorhizobum Spp. Nodulating Chickpea (Cicer
arietinum L.) on Acidic Soils of Ethiopia: Implication for Inoculant
Production to Enhance Chickpea Production in Low Input Agriculture
Advisors: Dr. Fassil Assefa, Dr. Kassahun Tesfaye
Belay Deribe Yirsaw
Genetic diversity and Population Structure of North
Western Thin-Tailed and Northeastern Fat-Tailed Sheep
Populations in Ethiopia Revealed by Morphological Traits
and Low Density SNPs
Advisor: Dr. Dereje Beyene

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Birhanu Kumbi Jufara

Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Genotypes and
DNA Methylation Changes in Human EPB4113 and HPV L1
and L2 Genes among Ethiopian Women with Cervical
Cancer
Advisor: Dr. Dereje Beyene
Fikru Gashaw
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection in Northeastern
Ethiopia: Studies on the Nutritional Status and Parasitosis
Co-Infection as Major Risk Factors, Molecular Epidemiology
and Drug Sensitivity Profile
Advisors: Prof. Yalemtsehay Mekonnen,
Prof. Berhanu Erko
Guesh Mulaw Weldesiet
Microbial Diversity and Probiotic Potential of Lactic Acid
Bacteria Isolated from Traditionally Fermented Food
Products and their Applicability for Prevention of Selected
food borne pathogens
Advisors: Dr. Anteneh Tesfaye, Dr. Tesfaye Sisay,
Dr. Diriba Muleta
Jermen Mamo Nigatu
Characterization of Aspartic Protease Enzyme from Fungi
and Bacteria and its Potential Application for Cheese
Production
Advisor: Dr. Fassil Assefa
Mekonnen Meaza Sahle
Performance of a horizontal subsurface-flow constructed
wetland for the removal of nutrients, organic matter and
selected pesticides in a flower farm wastewater in Bishoftu,
Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Fassil Assefa
Nigatu Tuasha Fissa
Anticancer Activities of Solvent Fractions and of
Sesquiterpene Lactones Isolated from Selected
Ethiopian Traditional Medicinal Plants
Advisor: Prof. Beyene Petros

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Oumer Abdie Oumer

Phylogenetic Relationships among Indigenous and
Introduced Bamboo Species and Genetic Diversity Study of
Ethiopian Lowland Bamboo (Oxytenanthera nabyssinica
(A.rich) Munro) Using cpDNA a Genes Sequences and ISSR
Markers
Advisors: Dr. Tileye Feyissa, Dr. Kassahun Tesfaye

MSc in Microbial, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Ansha Ahmed Ali

Genetic Diversity Study of Kabuli and Desi Type Chickpea (Cicer
arietinum L) Varieties Using Agro-Morphological Traits,
Nutritional Composition and ISSR Marker
Advisors: Dr. Kifle Dagne, Dr. Kassahun Tesfaye
Getachew Yilma
Isolation and Characterization of Striga hermonthica Seed
Bank Depleting Bacteria from Striga Infested Sorghum
Growing Areas of Northern and Eastern Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Fassil Assefa
Jemal Mohammed Kebeto
Sequential A daptation o f Vero C ell lin es in S erum f ree
Medium for fixed Rabies virus Strains Propagation
Advisor: Dr. Asnake Desalegn
Mamo Bekele
Identification and Characterization of Soil Fungi Capable of
Striga Seed Bank Depletion Under In Vitro Condition
Advisor: Dr. Fassil Assefa
Shashitu Alelign Enegda
Evaluation of the efficacy of Trichoderma and
Pseudomonas species against bacterial wilt (Ralstonia
isolates) of tomato (Lycopersicum spp)
Advisor: Dr. Fassil Assefa
Yeweynshet Tesera Tewabe
Phytochemical S creening A cute T oxicity and Anti-Rabies
Activities of Extracts of Selected Ethiopian Traditional
Medicinal Plants

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Advisor: Dr. Asnake Desalegn

Department of Physics

PhD in Physics

Abebe Hailu Abegaz

Inductively coupled p lasma-mass sp ectrometry ( ICP-MS)
method and multivariate analysis techniques
Advisor: Prof. A. V. Gholap
Abdulhayi Abdella
Light waves in a composite of metal/dielectric
nanoinclusions and the effect of metal oxide nano-particles
addition on the superconducting properties of YBCO
Advisor: Prof. A. V. Gholap
Beyene Bashu
Interaction of N Two-Level A toms w ith C oherently D riven
Cavity Mode
Advisor: Dr. Fesseha Kassahun
Endris Muhammed
Application o f la ser t rapping t o st udy t he R adio-sensitivity
of Chemo treated 4T1 breast cancer cells and the elasticity
of human r ed b lood cells i n S ickle C ell A nemia a nd Sickle
cell Trait
Advisor: Prof. A. V. Gholap
Hailu Geremew
The Investigations of Natural Radioactivity Levels in
Cement, Cement’s Raw Materials and Some Related
Environmental Samples using Gamma
Rukiya Aliyi
Measurments of natural radioactivity levels in the soil,
coffee and Zuwaye Lake samples collected from the
selected area, by using gamma ray spectroscopy.
Advisor: Prof. A. K. Chaubey

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Temesgen Yirdaw
"Observations of CH4 and N2O from ground-based Fourier
Transform Infrared Spectrometer at Addis Ababa: Retrieval,
source identification and characterization of retrieval errors"
Adviser: Prof. Gizaw Mengistu
Zeleke Deressa Gerbi
Superconductivity and Localization
Advisor: Prof. P. Singh

MSc in Physics

Babsa Waqjira
Entanglement and Quantum Study of the Light Generated
by Nondegenerate Three-Level Atom Interacting with
Coherent Light and Squeezed Vacuum Reservoir
Advisor: Dr. Deribe Hirpo
Ilili Haile
Evaluations of Induced Cross-sections for the Production of
Therapeutic Radionuclides
Advisor: Dr: Tilahun Tesfaye
Muahmmed Umer
Entanglement and Squeezing Properties of Two-mode
Cavity Radiation from Three-Level Atom and
Sumharmonic Generating System
Advisor: Dr. Deribe Hirpo
Tesfaye Mamo
Use of laboratory constructed nitrogen laser for Raman and
laser-induced fluorescence spectroscopy studies
Advisor: Prof. A. V. Gholap
Woldegbrel Lakew
Flux dependence of radionuclide production
Advisor: Dr: Tilahun Tesfaye

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Department of Plant Biology and Biodiversity

Management

PhD

Ebissa Likassa Jirata

A study on diversity and carbon storage potential in coffee
agroecosystems of Western Ethiopia
Advisors: Prof. Sileshi Nemomissa,
Dr. Tamrat Bekele & Dr. Tadesse W/Mariam
Lemessa Kumsa Bekere
Woody plant diversity dynamics in agricultural landscapes:
perspectives from patch size, coffee management and land
use changes
Advisors: Prof. Sileshi Nemomissa,
Dr. Bikila Warkineh
Kflay Gebrehiwot
Vegetation Ecology and Dynamics of Land Cover Change of
Abune Yosef Mountain Range, Lasta District, Amhara
Regional State, Northern Ethiopia
Advisors: Prof. Zerihun Woldu,
Prof. Sebsebe Demissew, Dr. Ermias Teferi,
Dr. Temesgen Desalegn
Derebe Alemneh
Vascular Plant Species Diversity and Ethnobotany in
Yilmana Densa and Quarit Districts of West Gojjam Zone,
Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Advisors: Prof. Zemede Asfaw &
Prof. Sebsebe Demissew
Nurya Abdurhman
Plant Diversity, Ethnobotany and Barcoding of Medicinal
and Cosmetic Plants in Kalu and Bati Districts of Amhara
Region, Ethiopia
Advisors: Prof. Zemede Asfaw, Dr. Hugo Deboer
Prof. Sebsebe Demissew

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Garuma Gerbaba Chemeda

Plant Diversity and Ethnobotanical study of Traditional
Medicinal and Wild Edible plants in Yayo and Hurumu
Districts, Ilu Abba Bor Zone, Oromia Region, Southwest
Ethiopia
Advisors: Prof. Zemede Asfaw, Prof. Sebsebe Demissew
Dr. Tadesse Woldemariam
Liyew Birhanu Bayile
Ecological Study of the Vegetation and Land Use/ Land
cover Change analysis in Dega Damot District, West Gojjam
Zone, Amhara Region, Northwestern Ethiopia
Advisors: Dr. Tamrat Bekele,
Prof. Sebsebe Demissew, Dr. Binyam Tesfaw
Nigussie Amsalu
Vascular Plant Diversity and Ethnobotany of Medicinal and
Wild Edible Plants in Baso Liben and Debre Elias Districts,
East Gojjam Zone of Amhara Region, Northwestern
Ethiopia
Advisors: Prof. Sebsebe Demissew,
Prof. Zemede Asfaw & Dr Tamrat Bekele
Wakshum Shiferaw
Encroachments of Prosopis juliflora and its ecological
impacts in Afar National Regional State, Northeast Ethiopia
Advisors: Prof. Sebsebe Demissew,
Dr. Tamrat Bekele & Dr. Ermias Aynekulu
Mengistu G/hiwot
Diversity of Medicinal and Wild Edible Plants Across Plant
Communities in Amigna and Belegesgar Districts Arsi Zone
of Oromia Regin, Ethiopia
Advisors: Prof. Sileshi Nemomissa,
Dr. Tigist Wondimu
Awol Assefa
Ecophysiology of Faidherbia albida (Del.) A. Chev; effect of
pruning on tree water relations, cambium dynamics,
understorey wheat growth, leaf gas exchange,
aboveground biomass and grain yield in Ejerssa Joro, Semi-
arid Ethiopia
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Advisor: Prof. Masresha Fetene

Bruitayit Desta
Assessments of Enset bacterial wilt (Xanthomonas
campestris pv. musacearum) and effects of inorganic
fertilizers and Brassica species as a green manure in
controlling the disease in Gurage and Silte zones, Ethiopia
Advisor: Prof. Masresha Fetene
Fisseha Asmelash
The potential of native arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi
inoculation to improve the dry evergreen Afromontane
forests restoration efforts in Ethiopia
Advisors: Dr. Tamrat Bekele, Prof. Dr. Fassil Kebede,
Dr. Zerihun Belay
Gideon Woldemariam Gebresilase
Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants in two Cultures:
Hadiya and Yem Peoples, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Advisors: Prof. Sebsebe Demissew,
Prof. Zemede Asfaw

Department of Sport Science

MSc in Coaching Athletics

Agumas Belay Yohannes
Assessing factors affecting on the performance of short
distance runners in the case of four 1st division athletics
clubs in Addis Ababa city administration
Advisor: Sahlemichael Bizuneh (PhD)
Yonatan Seyoum Deme
Practice a nd c hallenges t o id entify t alented athletes in
athletics events at Ethiopian youth sport academy
Advisor: Wondimu Tadesse (Assistant Professor)

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MSc in Sport Management

Habtamu Belay Bereku

Challenges of financial m anagement sy stem in se lected
Ethiopian premier league Football clubs.
Advisor: Tesfay Asgedom (PhD)
Hailu Tegegn Tesfahun
The e ffect of organizational s tructure a nd m anagement o f
Ethiopian f ootball f ederation o n E thiopian football
development
Advisor: Wondimu Tadesse (Assistant Professor)

Department of Statistics (PhD)

Bedanie Gemechu Bulty

Dynamic Spatial Panel Autoregressive Modeling of the
effect o f C limate C ovariates o n W ind E nergy P otentials in
Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Butte Gotu & Dr. Gemechis Djira
MSc in Statistics

Abdulahi Abdirashid
Modeling a nd F orecasting of R ainfall in S omali R egion,
Ethiopia
Advisor: Prof. M.K. Sharma
Admasu Markos
Modeling and Forecasting of Exchange Rate Volatility of
Ethiopia
Advisor: Prof. M.K. Sharma
Fatuma Ebrahim
Survival Analysis of HIV/AIDS Patients on Anti-retro Viral
Therapy and Progression of Diseases: The case of ALERT
Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Dejen Tesfaw
Fetene Kebede
Statistical modeling of respiratory rates of a preterm infant
admitted to NICU across multiple centers in Ethiopia
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Advisor: Dr. Bedilu Alamirie

Sosina Bayou
Trend and Determinants of Teenage Fertility in Ethiopia
Advisor: Mekonnen Tadesse (Assoc. Prof)
Antehun Eshetu
The Effect of Some Economic Factors on inflation in
Ethiopia
Advisor: Prof. M.K. Sharma
Kefelegn Woelebo
Trend and Determinants of Infant Mortality in East Africa
Advisor: Dr. Bedilu Alamirie
Zenaw Ayele
Competing Risk Analysis of the Health Status of Neonates
with Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Advisor: Mekonnen Tadesse (Assoc. Prof)
Meseret Dekeba
Determinants of Youth Unemployment in Urban Ethiopia:
Application of Multilevel Analysis
Advisor: Dr. Dejen Tesfaw
Sabna Erkie
Determinants of Antenatal Care Visits in Ethiopia: A
Multilevel Count Regression Analysis
Advisor: Dr. Dejen Tesfaw

Department of Zoological Sciences

PhD in BIOLOGY (Ecological and Systematic

Zoology)

Aemro Mekonnen Berhanu

Ecology of hippos from Chebera Churchura National Park
Supervisor፡ Prof. Afework Bekele
Gezehagne Getachew Zelelew
Species c omposition a nd h abitat a ssociation of r odents of
Agof Mountain
Supervisor፡ Prof. Afework Bekele

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Hussien Ibrahim Seid

Abundance and behavioural ecology of hamadryas baboon
(Papiohamadryas) and conflict with humans in and around
Borena-Sayint National Park,
Northern Ethiopia
Supervisor፡ Prof. Afework Bekele
Selamawit Geta Tarekegn
Ecological st udy o f Salt’s d ik-dik ( MadoquasaltianaBlainville,
1816) in Awash National Park, Ethiopia
Supervisor፡ Prof. Afework Bekele
Gezahegn Nega Chekol
Impact of habitat loss and fragmentation for the
conservation of habitat specialist primates: the case of Bale
monkey (Chlorocebusdjamdjamensis)in the human
dominated landscape of Sidama Highlands, Ethiopia.
Supervisor፡ Prof. Afework Bekele
Meseret Chane Alemu
Effect of Anthropogenic Habitat Modification on Behavioural
Ecology of Boutourlini's B lue Mo nkey ( Cercopithecus m itis
boutourliniiGiglioli, 1887) in Hamuma
Coffee Forest, Southwestern Ethiopia
Supervisor፡ Prof. Afework Bekele

PhD in BIOLOGY
(Aquatic Sciences, Fisheries and Aquaculture)
Assefa Wosnie Ysheber
Macrophytes of Lake Koka, Ethiopia: Community structure,
relation to sedimentation, impact on macro-invertebrates
and level of heavy metal contamination
Supervisor፡ Prof. Seyoum Mengistou
Assefa Tessema Tecklie
Effect of water quality, common carp (Cyprinus carpio)
invasion, and fishing activities on the population of Nile
tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Lake Hayq, Ethiopia
Supervisors፡Prof. Abebe Getahun, Prof. Seyoum
Mengistou, Dr. Tadesse Fetahi & Dr. Eshete Dejen

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MSc in Zoological Sciences

(Aquatic Ecology and Ecosystem Management)

Getacher Beyene Estifanos

Water q uality o f in fluents, c omposition a nd a bundance o f
Zooplankton, and emergent macrophyte (Echinochloa
pyramidalis) coverage affect phytoplankton functional
groups dynamics in Lake Hawassa, Ethiopia
Supervisor፡Dr. Demeke Kiifle & Dr. Tadese Fetahi
Tsegay Fisseha Gebreeyosus
Replacement of fish meal by a mixtrure of lupin
(Lupinusalbus L.) and grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.) meal
in the diets of Nile tilapia fingerlings (Oreochromis Niloticus
L.) in a recirculating aquaculture system
Supervisor፡ Dr. Akewake Geremew,
Dr. Tadese Fetahi
Felegush Erarto Trfie
Habitat Use and Characterization of Young-of-the-Year
(YOY) Labeobarbusspp in Gumara River, Lake Tana Sub-
basin, Ethiopia
Supervisors፡ Prof Abebe Getahun,
Dr. Wassie Antheneh, Dr. Minwyelet Mengist
Mekonen Hailu Tachbele
Parasites of commercially important fish species in Lake
Ziway (Rift Valley, Ethiopia)
Supervisor: Prof. Brook Lemma,
Dr. Marshet Adugna & Prof. Yacob Hailu

Institute of Biotechnology
PhD in Biotechnology
Demsachew Guadie Tseganeh
Geographical Distribution and Genetic Diversity Analysis of
Maize (Zea mays L) Associated DNA and RNA viruses in
Ethiopia
Advisors: Dr. Kassahun Tesfaye, Dr. Adane Abraham

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Gizachew Woldesenbet Nuraga

Genetic Diversity, Nutritional and phytochemical composition,
and m icropropagation o f e nset ( Ensete v entricosum (Welw.)
Cheesman) Landraces used in traditional medicine
Advisor: Dr. Tileye Feyissa, Dr. Kassahun Tesfaye,
Prof. Sebsebe Demissew

College of Law and Governance Studies

School of Law

Master of Laws (LL.M) Regular

Abera Bogale
Wilful Withdrawal and/or Dismissal of Members from
Private Limited Company in Ethiopia: The law and the
practice
Supervisor: Professor Tilahun Teshome
Addisu Milkesa
Major Problems Associated with the Prosecution of Tax
Evasion Cases under Ethiopian Law
Supervisor: Taddese Lencho (PhD)
Alemseged Dejenie
Examining the Available Trigger Mechanisms to Prosecute
Getachew Assefa et al Before the ICC
Supervisor: Wondwossen Demissie (PhD)
Andualem Befekadu
A Constitutional Promise of the Right to Shared Rule of
Nations Nationalities and Peoples of Ethiopia: The Case of
South Nations Nationalities and Peoples Region
Supervisor: Getachew Assefa (PhD)
Bedilu Taddese
Assessment of the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission
vis-à-vis the Paris Principle of Autonomy from Government:
The Law and the Practice
Supervisor: Mesenbet Assefa (PhD)
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Bersabeh Solomon
Freedom of Political Association in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Abdi Jibril (Asst. Prof.)
Bethlehem Fetene
The Legal and Practical Bottlenecks for the Formation and
Operation of Collective Management Organizations in
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Biruk Haile (PhD)
Betru Dibaba
Violating The Right To Development In The Name Of
Development In Ethiopia: The Case of Integrated Housing
Development Programme of Addis Ababa City
Supervisor: YonasTesfa (PhD)
Dagim Wondmu
Sub-National Constitution Making Process in Ethiopia: The
Case of Oromia and SNNPR Regional State Constitutions
Supervisor: Getachew Assefa (PhD)
Daniel Tariku
The Desirability of Introducing a Two-Tier Board Structure
in the Ethiopian Corporate Governance System
Supervisor: Solomon Abay (PhD)
Dawit Mengiste
Using Public Private Partnership as Market Regulatory
Mechanism in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Solomon Abay (PhD)
Dawit Woldeyesus
Executive Interference against the Judiciary in Ethiopia:
The Case of SNNPR
Supervisor: Muradu Abdo (PhD)
Desta Mesfin
The Constitutionality of Non-Disclosure of Witness’ Identity
for the Criminal Defendant in Ethiopia
Supervisor: SimenehKiros (Assoc. Prof.)
Ephrem Asnake
Refugees’ Right to Work in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Abdi Jibril (Asst. Prof.)

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Eshetu Endayilalu
Protection of the Right to Health: An Assessment of
Tobacco Control in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Abdi Jibril (Asst. Prof.)
Etsegenet Anteneh
Credit Information Sharing as a Tool of Banking Regulation
and the Question of Privacy
Supervisor: Solomon Abay (PhD)
Eyerusalem Fantabel
Adjudication of Sexual Crimes Vis-a-Vis the Due Process
Guarantees of the Accused in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Mesenbet Assefa (PhD)
FiraolTolesa
Implementation of the Right to Freedom of Association and
Collective Bargaining in Foreign Direct Investments in
Ethiopia: the Case of Bole-Lemi Industrial Park
Supervisor: Mehari Redae (PhD)
Getahun Gebremeskel
Problems Associated with Conditions and Exclusions of
Motor Insurance: Third party Insurance in Focus
Supervisor: Tewodros Meheret (Assit. Prof)
Hussen Mohammed
Examining the Ethiopian Corruption Crimes Proclamation:
Focus on Private Sector Regulation
Supervisor: Simeneh Kiros (Assoc. Prof.)
Kaleab Azeze
Constitutional and Practical Protection of Minority Rights in
Ethiopia: The Case of Ethnic Amhara Residing in the City of
Adama/Nazareth
Supervisor: Christophe Van der Beken (PhD)
Kefale Aschalew
The Legal and Institutional Framework Governing Small-
Scale Farmers Access to Credit in Ethiopia: Successes and
Failures in the Case of the Amhara National Regional State
Supervisor: Biruk Haile (PhD)

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KeneaYadeta
The Practice of Constitutional Interpretation in Ethiopia:
Methods of Constitutional Interpretation, Speedy Justice,
and Practical Challenges
Supervisor: Getachew Assefa (PhD)
KurabachewTirfesa
The Right of Access to Justice and Diplomatic Immunity in
Ethiopia: The Need for Revisiting the Existing Remedial
Approach
Supervisor: Mizanie Abate (PhD)
Melika Mohammed
Introducing Policy and Regulatory Framework for
Accommodation of Islamic Banking
Supervisor: Solomon Abay (PhD)
Nigussie Redae
Assessment of the Regulatory Effects of the AfCFTA
Protocol on Trade in Services for Ethiopia: the Case of
Telecommunication Sector
Supervisor: Martha Belete (Asst. Prof.)
Rahel Beyene
The Role of Ombudsman in the Protection and Promotion
of Human Rights: An Analysis of the Ethiopian Ombudsman
Supervisor: Demelash Shiferaw (PhD)
Sibhat Kefyalew
An Appraisal of (In) Congruity between Constitutional
Responsibilities and the Practices of ‘Caffee’ under the
Revised Constitution of Oromia
Supervisor: Abera Degefa (PhD)
Tiruneh Endeshaw
Assessment of the Establishment of Liyu Police in the
Ethiopian Federation: The Case of Selected Regional Liyu
Police
Supervisor: Aberra Degefa (PhD)
Tofik Bedewi
Implementation of the International Legal Right to Primary
Education in Ethiopia’s Emerging Regional State: Afar as a
Case Study
Supervisor: Mohammed Habib (Asst. Prof.)
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Tsegamlak Solomon
Private Equity in Ethiopia: The Legal and Institutional
Framework
Supervisor: Fekadu Peteros (Asst. Prof.)
Tsegaye Demisse
Introducing the Doctrine of Subrogation under the
Ethiopian Personal Insurance Regime
Supervisor: Zekarias Kenea (Assoc. Prof.)
W/Mariam Kenennisa
Pastoral Land Tenure Security: A Focus on Land
Certification among the Borana, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Muradu Abdu (PhD)
Wedawit Teklezgi
The Law and Practice Relating to Holding Company in
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Fekadu Petros (Asst. Prof.)
Yidnekachew Haile
The Legal and Practical Problems in Controlling Abuse of
Market Dominance in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Solomon Abay (PhD)
YomilataMando
Capital Maintenance in Ethiopian Non-Financial Share
Companies: The Law and the Reality on the Ground
Supervisor: Zekarias Kenea (Assoc. Prof.)
ZengezgierAbza
Private Organization Employees’ Pension Fund
Administration in Ethiopia: Current Challenges and Possible
Reforms in Light of the Private Pension Proclamation, No
715/2011
Supervisor: Fekadu Petros (Asst. Prof.)

Master of Laws (LL.M) (Extension)

Abel Kebede
Companies with Mixed Public-Private Ownership In
Ethiopia: Analysis of the Legal and Practical
Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Zekarias Kenea

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Biniyam Yitbarek
State Regulation and Supervision of Insurance Industry in
Ethiopia: The Need for a Separate Regulatory and
Supervisory Body
Supervisor: Solomon Abay (PhD)
Bontu Dereje
The Impact of Economic Sanctions on Human Rights:
Lessons from Iran and North Korea
Supervisor: Wondemagegn Tadesse (PhD)
Endalkachew Worku
Legal and Institutional Framework for Stolen Asset
Recovery in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Simeneh Kiros (Assoc. Prof.)
Kurabachew Tirfesa
The Right of Access to Justice and Diplomatic Immunity in
Ethiopia: The Need for Revisiting the Existing Remedial
Approach
Supervisor: Mizanie Abate (PhD)
Minilik Assefa
Refugee’s Right to Work in Ethiopia: Prospects and
Challenges
Supervisor: Yonas Birmeat (PhD)
Mekdelawite Kibebew
The Implication of Ethio - Djibouti Bulk Water Transfer
Agreement in the Advent of Ethiopian Accession to WTO
Supervisor: Jetu Edosa (Asst. Prof.)
Naabeek Girma Chemeda
The Protection Of Refugee Children In Ethiopia Under
Ethiopian Refugee Proclamation No.1110/2019
Supervisor: Mizanie Abate (PhD)
Rahel Bedada
Ethiopian Reservation to the Protocol to the African Charter
on the Rights of Women
Supervisor: Wondemagegn Tadesse (PhD)
Rediet Sisay
Multinational Corporations’ Obligation for the Right to Fair
Wages: the Case of Industrial Parks in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Wondemagegn Tadesse (PhD)
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Roba Tsegaye
The Role of Federal Attorney General in Ensuring the
Protection of Pretrial Rights of Criminal Suspects in
Ethiopia: The Law and Practice in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: WondwossenDemissie (PhD)
Samson Tegene
International Standard and Ethiopian Legislative Framework
on the Introduction of Falsified Medicines
Supervisor: Tesfaye Abate (LLD)
Tefera Diriba
Protection of Internal Minorities in Ethiopia: Assessing the
Potential of Non-Territorial Autonomy Arrangements
Supervisor: Christophe Van der Beken (PhD)
Tensay Belayneh
Major Problems Associated with Arbitration in Ethiopia
Supervisor: ZekariasKenea (Assoc. Prof.)
Wondewosen Ewunie
Applicability of the Doctrine of Ultra Vires on Private
Commercial Companies in Ethiopia: Its Legal Significance
Supervisor: Zekarias Kenea (Assoc. Prof.)
Yared Gabru
African Continental Free Trade Area and Consideration for
Environmental Protection
Supervisor: Mellese Damtie (PhD)
Yosef Samuel
Prospects and Challenges of Membership to African
Continental Free Trade Area on Trade in Goods and
Services: The Case of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Fikremarkos M (PhD)

Center for Federalism and Governance Studies

(PhD)

Dejen Mezgebe
Implications of Dominant party rule for the Autonomy of
Local Government in Tigray Regional State.
Supervisor: Zemelak Ayetenew (PhD)

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Yassin Hussen
The Dynamics of Religious Pluralism and Tolerance in
Federal Ethiopia: The South Wollo Experience
Supervisor: Derje Feyissa (PhD)

Center for Federalism and Governance Studies

(MA)

Shafi Mohammud
Distribution of Power and Responsibilities in Federal system
of Somalia: Options and Prospects
Supervisor: Zemelak Aytnew (PhD)
Nanati Gezmu
Federalism and the Impacts of Addis Ababa City Expansion
on Farming Communities: The Case of Eekkaa Oromo,
YekaAbado
Supervisor: Ketema Wakjira (PhD)
Getachew Jima Daba
The Role of Courts in protecting Human Rights During A
State of Emergency in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Sisay Knife (PhD)
Asres Zeleke
Woman’s Political Participation and Representation at local
level in Ethiopian Federalism: The Case of AnkeshaWoreda,
Awo Zone, Amhara NRs
Supervisor: Mohammed Dejen (PhD)
Haimanot Gebreegziabiher
Institutions of Combating Corruption and Its Implication on
Peace and stability of the Ethiopian Federation, The Case
Federal Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
Supervisor: Sisay Mengestie (PhD)

Center for Human Rights (PhD)

Manaye Zegeye Meshesha

The Right to Development in Ethiopia: Exploring
Redevelopment Programs in Addis Ababa City
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Administration With Reference to The Principle of

Participation
Supervisor: Dr. Solomon Negussie, Dr. Mohamed Abdo
Yeshewas Ebabu Worku
The Human Right to Food and The Post-1991 Ethiopian
State’s Obligation: A Case Study on SimadaWoreda and
Gulele Sub-City
Supervisor: Prof. Mogobe Bernard Ramose,
Dr. Solomon Mebrie Gofie
Mesay Hagos Asfaw
Effects and Limitationsof Rape Law and Plicy Reforms in
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Meron Zeleke,
Dr. Emezat Hailu Mengesha

Center for Human Rights (MA)

Salem Ayele
Assessing Health Rights of Mentally Ill Prisoners: A Case
Study of Federal Kality Prison
Supervisor: Wondemagegn Tadesse (PhD)
NardosGirma
A Study on Reintegration of Returnee Child Migrants: The
Case of Child Returnees in Hadiya Zone, SNNPR
Supervisor: Meron Zeleke (PhD)
Wongel Abate
Participation of Ethiopia CSOs in United Nations Human
Rights Treaty Reporting: Perspectives for Prolific
Engagement
Supervisor: wondemagegn Tadesse (PhD)
WarioElemo
Police Reform and Human Rights Protection in Ethiopia:
The Case of Federal Crime Investigation Bureau
Supervisor: Demelash Shiferaw (PhD)
Genene Negussie
Assessment of Human Rights Protection of Conflict-Induced
Internally Displaced and Resettled Persons in Sululta Town
Supervisor: Belay Tizazu (PhD)
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College of Development Studies (CDS)

PhD in Rural Development Studies

Gebreselassie Sebhatleab Gebremichael

Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Participation and its
Impact on the Livelihood of Rural Households in Tigray
National Region State, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr Abreham Seyoum & Dr Seid Hassen

MSC in Rural Livelihoods and Development

Habtam Zeru
Impact of small-scale Irrigation on Households’ Food
Security, Mchal Sayint Woreda, South Wollo Zone, Amhara
Region State
Advisor Dr Abreham Seyoum
Kenna Ghimbi
The contribution of Climate smart Agriculture on income,
productivity and food security of smallholder households
Advisor Dr Abate Mekuriaw
Sara Arero
Pastoralism under Strain: Climate Variability, Natural
Resource Depletion and Settlement Issues in Borana Land
of Southern Ethiopia.
Advisor Dr Ali Hassen
Fentaw Dagnaw Teshome
Community Management of Rural Water Potable Schemes
in Delanta. Amhara Region
Advisor Dr Alemu Azmeraw

MSC in Food Security Studies (Regular)

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Bassa Mamo Tola

Smallholder Farmers Adoption of climate Smart Livestock
Production Prctices status and Determinants in Hidebu
Abote Woreda North Shewa Zone Cebtal Ethiopia.
Advisor Dr Desalegn Yayeh
Kassaye Amosha Hluka
Analysis of Food Insecurity and the Contribution of
Productive safety net program in urban poor households of
Gulelle sub city Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Advisor Dr Meskerem Abi
Fiker Hilemelekot
Effect of climate Change Adaptation Response to
Household Food Security A case study of North Shewa zone
Basona Werana Woreda, Ethiopia
Advisor Dr Desalegn Yayeh

MSC in Food Security and Development Studies

(Extention)

Dawit Abdisa Hordoffa

Traditional Rural Land Ownership Conflict Resolution
(jaarsumma) and its contribution to the livelihoods and
Food Security Practice in Sululta Woreda Oromia Region
Advisor Dr Mesay Mulugeta
Simegn Belay Alemu
Food Security Status and Food Safety Knowledge Attude
and Practices of Micro and Small Enterprise Food Handlers
in Selected Woredas of Lideta Sub.city,
Advisor Prof. Mogessie Ashenafi
Selamawit Negash Gebremikael
Nutritritional Status of Children and Food Safety Knowledge
Attitude and Practices, Among Household food Handlers
Mothers in Adigrat, Eastern Tigray Zone. Ethiopia
Advisor Prof Mogessie Ashenafi

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Marksew Shiferaw Zeleke

Potential Contribution of Wild Edible Plants to Urban Safety
Net Beneficiary Households and Determinants of Collection
and Consumption of the plants in Addis
Advisor Dr Messay Mulugeta
Nibret Yitbarek
Contribution of Small Scale irrigation on Households’ Food
Security the case of Angolola Tera District, North Shewa
Zone of Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Advisor Dr Temesgen Tilahun

PhD in Environment Studies

Gebrekidan Worku
Climate Change and Optimal Watershed Management
Scenarios in the Jemma Sub-basin of Upper Blue Nile Basin,
Ethiopia
Advisor Dr Amare Bantider & Dr Yihun Taddele
Fekadu Mengistu Ashami
Watershed Managment Adoption and Socio-ecological-
Livelihood implications in the Upper Gibe Basin South West
Highlands of Ethiopia: Retrospect, Trajectories and
Prospects
Advisor Chairman Dr Shiferaw Muleta & Dr Engdawork
Asefa
Fitsum Dechasa
Wetland use and management in the Central rift valley of
Ethiopia: economic valuation, stakeholders’ and institutional
analysis Retrospect, Trajectories and Prospects
Advisor Dr Feyera Senbeta & Dr Dawit Diriba
Hailay Tsige
Household’s vulnerability, food insecurity, and risk coping
strategies under the changing climate: the case of semi-
arid highlands of Eastern Tigray, Northern
Advisor Prof. Belay Semane & Dr Dawit Diriba
Getachew Megersa

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Smallholder farmers’ contract farming as a response to

climate change and variability in Ethiopia: Empirical
analysis from Kofele and Adama districts of Oromia
Regional State
Advisor Dr Engdawork Assefa & Dr Feyera Senbeta
Engdasew Feleke
Environmental and Socio-economic Impacts of Small Scale
Irrigation Farming Householdsin Central Rift Valley of
Ethiopia
Advisor Dr Engdawork Assefa & Dr Tesfaye Zeleke
Meseret Zewdu
Gender dimension of adaptation to climate change as
linked to water energy and food nexus in Mecha area,
Northwest Ethiopia
Advisor Chairman Dr Tesfay Zeleke & Dr Bamlaku
Alamirew
Gemechis Mersha
The Inter-Linkage: Sesame Production, Climate Change
Adaptation and Food Security In Western Ethiopia
Advisor Dr Engdawork Assefa & Dr Dawit Diriba
Zelalem Dendir
Evaluating the vulnerability context of livelihoods and
responses in a changing climate conditions: insight for
sustainable livelihood in different agro-ecologies of Gurage
Zones
Advisor Prof. Belay Semane & Chairman Dr Engdawork
Assefa

MA in Tourism Development and Management

(Regular)

Kebrabe Matewos Boyanso

Practice Tour Operator in Package Tour Design: A
Qualitative Study on the Potential and Challenges for
Tourism Business Development in Ethiopia
Advisor Dr Shiferaw Muleta

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Demeke Kibru Anisa

Factors affecting tourist satisfaction in taxi service at hole
international airport
Advisor Dr Tamirat T
Adugna Takele Alemu
Visitor management as a tool for sustainable tourism
development in Gorgora, North Gonder
Advisor Dr Tamirat T
Abrham Berihun Eyob
Assessment on the Contributions and Challenges of An In-
Flight Catering Service for Tourism Development: The case
of Ethiopian Airlines
Advisor Dr Ephrem Assefa

MA in Tourism Development and Managment

(Extention)

Asmare Mengist Abera

Industrial Tourism in Ethiopia: Evidences from Wonji-shewa
sugar Factory on its Practice and Chalenges.
Advisor Dr Shiferaw Muleta
Shambel Wondalem Abetiw
Community Perception Towards Mount Gunna Conservation
area For Tourism Debelopment
Advisor Dr Feyera Sembeta
Tarikua Debebe Gashaw
Historical Monuments of Addis Ababa and Their
Contribution to the Development of Urban Tourism
Advisor Dr Zelalem Tefera
Desalegn Ambachew Biresa
The Role of Film For Tourism Distribution Development in
Addis Ababa , Ethiopia
Advisor Dr Tamirat T.
Binega Melesse Tefera
The perception of Tourism Service Suppliers Towards
Beggars in Lalibela
Advisor Dr

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MA in Water Resource Management (Regular)

Amare Malede Emru

Causes and Effects of Water Population on Health and the
Aquatic Ecosystem: The Case of Bahirdar Satelite Town.
Abbay River Basin
Advisor Prof. Belay Semane
Solomon Tadesse Yohualashet
Groundwater Quality of Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Advisor Dr Ermias Teferi
Walle Jinie Gobezie
Modeling Surface Water-Groundwater Interactions of
Borkena River Catchment, Ethiopia
Advisor Dr Ermias Teferi
Yigrem Enedeg Ayele
Groundwater Recharge Estimation Using Gis Based
Wetspass Model. A case of Jewha Watershed, Middle
Awash River Basin Ethiopia
Advisor Dr Ermias Teferi
Yonas Melese Mekasha
Access to Water Supply and Sanitation Facility in Urban
Area: The case of Addis Ababa city. Ethiopia
Advisor Dr Ermias Teferi

MA in Water Resource Management (Extention)

Tesfaye Getachew
Towards management of Sustainable Non-Portable Water
Reuse: Features, Challenges and Opportunities case study
in Addis Ababa City
Advisor Dr Engdawork Assefa
Shewngizaw Amare Gebresillassie
Investigaying the Challenges and Opportunities of
Centralized Domestic Wastewater Management in Kaliti
Catchment, the Case of Akaki-Kaliti Sub-city, Addis Ababa
Advisor Dr Azage Gebreyohannes

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Teshale Bekele Feyesa

Assessment of Urban water supply and consumption in
Buee Town Gurage zone of south Nation nationality and
people Regional state
Advisor Dr Azage Gebreyohannes

MA in Population Studies (Reproductive Health)

(Regular)

Adane Endalew Worku

Employment in large scale agricultural investment and
fertility intention among women of reproductive age in
Ethiopia the case of Soudi-Star and Merti agricultural farms
Advisor Dr Chalachew Getahun

MSc in Population, Environmental and

Development (Extention)

Mignote Weldeyesus Worku

Rural-Urban migration and welfare among street traders in
Addis Ababa
Advisor Dr Chalachew Getahun

MA in Gender Studies (Regular)

Girum Endale Erassa

Experiences of Women Micro and Small Scale Enterprise
owners in Manufacturing Sub-Sector in Gullele Sub-city
Addis Ababa Opportunities, Challenges and Coping
Mechanisms
Advisor Dr. Aynalem Megersa

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MA in Environment and Sustainable Studies

(Extention)

Addisu Tibebu
Evaluation of the Possible effect of textile Industries
effluent discharge on the Environment, in Oromia region,
Ethiopia Advisor
Advisor Dr Shimeles Damene
Asmare Mossie
Factors influencing Household Adoption of Solar Home
system in Baso liben District, East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia
Advisor Dr Dawit D
Fekadu Assefa
Effect of Wildlife Hazard on Aviation Industry at Bole
International Airport Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor Dr Feyera Senbeta
Feyissa Defar
Implications of sand mining on the environment and
livelihoods in Dugda
Advisor Dr Engdawork Asefa
Getachew Legesse
The prospects and challenges that have faced to waste
Collectors’ activity. the case of Addis Ababa city
Administration
Advisor Dr Alemu Azmeraw
Lemesa Hirpe
Evaluation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
Implementation and Follow Up: The Case of Meta Abo
Brewery
Advisor Dr Engdawork Asefa
Lilanie Gudeta
The Nexus of Environmental Impact Assessment and
Investment Laws in Ethiopia The Case of Floriculture
Investment
Advisor Dr Engdawork Asefa

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Mehalet Lisanework
Perception of residents towards solid waste management
practices: the case of residents around Semit land fill
Advisor Dr Tesfaye Zeleke
Mekonnen Shibeshi Hassen
Noise Pollution and the Enforcement of Environmental Laws
in Addis Ababa: The Practice and Challenges
Advisor Dr Shiferaw Muleta
Mieraf Laike
Fana Broadcasting Corporate Practices on Deforestation
Coverage and Exploring Corroborated Challenges.
Advisor Dr Tamerat T
Nahom Lema
The Effect of Anthropogenic activities on Wetland
Ecosystem: The Case of Sululta, Oromiya, Ethiopia
Advisor Dr Feyera Senbeta
Natnael Kasye
Perception and Engagement of Civil society Organizations
agency and actors towards Development Projects of Civil
Advisor Dr Tesfaye Zeleke
Oumer Belay
Constraints of Community Managed Rural Water Supply
Systems: The Case of Walmara Woreda, Oromia Region
Advisor Dr Shimeles Damene
Shasho Mekonnen Waktole
The Role of Labour union in Preventing Environmental
Pollution; the Cases of Modj and East Africa Tannaries in
Modjo Town
Advisor Dr Tamerat T
Tarekegn Bulcha Debsu
Rural-Urban Interface Vegetation Covers Change in And
Around Burayu Town, Oromia Region
Advisor Dr Feyera Senbeta
Shaho Mekonen Waktola
The Role Labour union in Preventing Environmental
Pollution; the Cases of Modj and East Africa Tannaries in
Modjo Town
Advisor Dr Tamirat T
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Wogderes Ejigu
Contributions of Cluster Farming to the Livelihood of
Farmers, a Comparative Study at Aiyadebrina Wayu
woreda, Northern Shewa, Ethiopia
Advisor Dr Belay Semane
Workneh Edisa
Community Participation of degraded Land Restoration and
Implication to Woody Vegetation Biomass, Carbo stoke and
species regeneration diversity and abundance: the case
study of Weforest Project, Amhara
Advisor Dr Engdawork Asefa
Yonannes Ameha
Corporate Environmentalism in Ethiopia: Practice,
Motivation and Barrier the Case of Leather Industrial Firms
Advisor Dr Engdawork Asefa

MA in Environment and Sustainable Studies

(Regular)
Melis Nigatu
Practices and Challenges of Disaster Risk Management in
Urban Area; The Case of Addis Ababa City, Ethiopia
Advisor Dr Ermias Tefera
Teketel Adefres
Effects of resettlement schemes and environment on the
livelihood o f p roject a ffected h ouseholds: t he case o f R ib
Irrigation dam, Amhara regional state, Ethiopia
Advisor Prof. Belay Semane
Temesgen Disassa
The Impact of Agricultural Investment on Local Livelihood
and Environment in Guba Woreda, Benishangul-Gumuz
Region, Ethiopia
Advisor Prof. Belay Semane
Ahimed Almajub Ajaki
The Impact of Refugee Camp Settlement on Host
Community Environmental Sustainability: Vase of Bambasi
Refugee Camp Benishangul Gumuz Refional State.
Advisor Dr Belay Semane
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MA in Regional and Local Development Studies

(Regular)

Ashenafi Kinfe Kiremtie

Diterminants of Urban poverty: A household Level Analysis
in Addis Ababa: The Case of Gullele Sub City
Advisor Dr Andualem Goshu
Kedir Derres Guangul
Socio-economic and Political Drivers of Irregular Out-
migration and Its Implication for Local Development: The
Case of Raya. Waja Town
Advisor Dr Muluadam Alem
Muktar Jemal Kedir
The Effects of Industrialization on Livelihood and socio-
cultural Life of Farmers: A case of Sebeta District. Oromia
Regional State (Ethiopia)
Advisor Dr Yeshitla Wondemeneh
Nurtata Ysehak Yasin
Determinants of rural Poverty: The Case of Siltie Zone
Hulbarage Woreds In Southern Ethiopia Nations and
Nationalities Peoples Regional State
Advisor Dr Girma Semu

MA in Regional and Local Development Studies

(Extention)

Meaza Bahiru Heterat

Critical success factors for Employability: the case of
Engineering graduates in Addis Ababa
Advisor Dr Andualem Goshu
Yifredew Adamu Bizualem
Factors Contributing for High Non Performing Loans of
Projects Financed by Development Bank of Ethiopia at
Head Office
Advisor Dr Andualem Goshu

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MA in Urban Development and Livelihoods

(Regular)

Milkesa Lemma Soboka

Determinants of Urban rual linkages for local development
Advisor Dr Muluadam Alemu

College of Perfroming & Visual Arts

MA in Fine Arts

Alemayehu Biratu Gudeta

‘‘Rob Bet’’
Advisor: Bekele Mekonnen (Asso. Prof)
Brhane Aram Tadese
‘‘Who is Responsible? ’’
Advisor: Bekele Mekonnen (Asso. Prof)
Kalkidan Regassa Gebeyehu
‘‘Remaking to Memories’’
Advisor: Berhanu Ashagre (Assistant. Prof)
Kura Endalew Duguma
‘‘Eclipse’’
Advisor: Elzabet W/Giorgis (PhD)
Meseret Nega Tegegne
‘‘Urban Life and Car Accident’’
Advisor: Berhanu Ashagre (Assistant. Prof)
Naod Kiflu Weldesemayate
‘‘False Consciousness’’ ‘‘ሃሳዊ ንቃት ’’
Advisor: Bekele Mekonnen (Asso. Prof)
Nasra Mustofa Mohammed
‘‘Hijab and Identity’’
Advisor: Bekele Mekonnen (Asso. Prof)
Tesfa Solomon Messele
‘‘Word and Time’’
Advisor: Behailu Bezabih (Ass. Prof)

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Wondwosen Melakeselam Tefera

‘‘Harmony of Jeweler’’
Advisor: Bekele Mekonnen (Asso. Prof)

MA in Film Production

Alemeshet Tadesse Ayane

‘‘Just for Me ’’
Advisor: Dawit Lakew
Amdom Gebreyohannes Gebremichael
‘‘The Blue Shadow’’
Advisor: Tadious Getachew
Dereje Solomon Berhanu
“The Girl”
Advisor: Dawit Lakew
Ejigayehu Kassa Mekonnen
‘‘Magedo’’
Advisor: Abebe Ketsela
Fanuel Kebede Birrihanu
‘‘Unchain the Chain ’’
Advisor: Abebe Ketsela
Getamesay Abebe Semaw
“The Letter’’
Advisor: Dawit Lakew
Habtamu Gebrehiwot Afework
‘‘Qetero’’
Advisor:Tadious Getachew
Henok Berihun Abera
‘‘Portrait of Addis ’’
Advisor: Dawit Lakew
Hirit Eshete Wube
‘‘Mastewal’’
Advisor: Tadious Getachew
Hussen Muhammed Sheka
‘‘The Inborn Humanitarian Acting’’
Advisor: Tadious Getachew
Kflom Belay Abadi
‘‘The Girl with Clay Pot’’
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Advisor: Dawit Lakew

Naod Haileselassie Betemariam
‘‘Qeri ’’
Advisor: Abebe Ketsela
Tewodros Tetemke Negash
‘‘Abren Enmut’’
Advisor: Dawit Lakew
Tigist Meshesha Eshete
‘‘Mental Wellness ’’
Advisor: Abebe Ketsela

MA in Theatre Arts

ANTENEH WORKNEH ARGAW

Socio-Political Realism in Contemporary Amharic Theatre
Advisor: Dr Balew Demssie
ATAKELTI TESFAKIROS ABRHA
Addressing Psycho-Social Problem in Ethiopian Film: The
Case of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in “Yet Nebersh”
Amharic film.
Advisor: Dr. Teshale Assefa
BAREKE TADESSE ALEMU
The Portrayal of Social Solidarity in “Abaye Ena Wursu” and
“Goh Siked” Theatre plays
Advisor: Assefa Worku (Assistant Prof)
DERIBA MAMO JIGSA
Culture and Drama: An interdisciplinary Approach and
Analysis o f T wo A fan O romo D ramas- ߵGumaa ߴ and
ߵAbbaa Makoo ߴ
Advisor: Assefa Worku (Assistant Prof)
FENTANEW ALELGN MASRIE
The Dramatic Aesthetics of ߵ Miirafeߴ Ritual Performance
Advisor: Dr. Wubie Kassay
MENYAHEL TESHOME CHERU
The Fo undation of Ethiopian Theatre Style: “ Yetekle
Aquaquam” and “Manzuma” in Gurage
Advisor: Dr. Teshale Assefa
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SOROME LETA DIBISA

A Thematic Analysis of ߵ Dheebuߴ Afan Oromo Serial
Television Drama
Advisor: Assefa Worku (Assistant Prof)
YENEWORK TESHOME BALEMI
Socio-Political a nd C ultural Issu es in T hree A mharic Mono
Performance
Advisor: Assefa Worku (Assistant. Prof)

Yared School of Music

MA in Music

ERMIAS BEZABIH TOLOSA

Music in Forming and Maintaining Socio-Cultural Values and
Identities. The Case of Ethnonusicology of Borana Oromo.
Advisor: Ahmed Zekariya (Assistant. Prof)

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College of Veterinary Medicine

PhD in Animal Production

Demissu Hundie
Evaluation o f p roductive a nd r eproductive p erformance o f
Horro c hickens w ith e mphasis o n t heir c rosses a nd exotic
chickens breed under varied management systems in
western Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Gebeyehu Goshu
Wondowossen Bekele
Dairy feed resources mineral assessment i n selected
districts o f E ast Shoa Zone a nd e ffects o f m ineral
supplementation of milk yield and composition in crossbred
dairy cows
Supervisor: Dr Gebeyehu Goshu
Admasu Lakew
Study o n d airy c attle p roduction sy stem, m ilk q uality a nd
major disease problems in Debre Berhan milk shed, central
highlands of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Gebeyehu Goshu
Habte Abebaye
Production, Conservation and Utilization Practices and
Supplementary Value of Brewery Spent Grain
Supervisor: Prof. Berhan Tamir
Kassahun Melesse
Artificial Insemination Service Delivery System in the
Ethiopia Dairy Industry: Evaluation of Semen Supply Chain
and Quality
Supervisor: Dr. Ashenafi Mengistu
Dereje Shibru
Assessment of f eed resources, f eeding s ystem,
conservation practices o f Maize s tover i n w est Shoa Z one
and E valuation o f g reen M aize sila ge f or f eeding la ctating
Jersey cows
Supervisor: Prof. Berhan Tamir

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MSc Animal Production (Regular)

Fikerte Kebede Mekonen

Response o f B roiler C hickens F ed P elleted o r Non-Pelleted
Diets, containing Graded Levels of Raw, Full-Fat Soybean
Supervisor: Dr. Gebreyohannes Berhane,
Dr. Gezahegn Mamo
Melese Mitiku
Effects of dietary replacement of graded levels of pigeon
pea (Cajanus cajan) seed meal for soybean seed meal on
performance of COBB 500 broiler chicks
Supervisor: Prof. Berhan Tamir
Yasin Beriso
Effects of replacing maize with boiled mango (Mangifera
indica Linn) seed kernel on the growth performance
and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens
Supervisor: Prof. Berhan Tamir
Bizunesh Fikre
Nutritional evaluation and feeding value of sorghum
(Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench) varieties on the performance
of layer chicken
Supervisor: Prof. Berhan Tamir

MVSc Veterinary Public Health (Regular)

Fekadu Gutema
Brucellosis in cattle, camel and human: seroprevalence and
associated risk factors in Amibara district of afar region,
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Kebede Amenu
Beruktayet Wondmu
Prevalence, antimicrobial resistance profile and public
health significance of E. coli 0157:H7 from cattle
slaughtered at Sebeta municipal abattoir and beef from
retail shops, in Sebeta, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Gezahegn Mamo and Dr. Kebede Amenu

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Temesgen Kassa
Seroprevalence of bovine brucellosis and its public health
significance in Holetta town, Wolmera district and Addea
Berga Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research dairy
farm, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Gezahegn Mamo
MITIKU WAMILE
Assessment of Poultry Meat Handling, consumption
practices and potential risks for Public Health along value
chain in Harar and Dire Dawa, Eastern Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Kebede Amenu

MVSc Veterinary Surgery Regular

DESE KEFYALEW
Veterinary surgical case report: procedures, techniques and
treatment outcomes in different species of domestic
animals, in and around Bishoftu town, East Shoa Zone,
Oromia, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Abebe Fromsa
YEMSRACH WUBAYEHU
Compiled Case Reports on Major Surgical Cases of different
domestic animal species presented to the Veterinary
Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine and
Agriculture, Addis Ababa University
Supervisor: Dr. Yonas Tolosa

MVSc Veterinary Microbiology Regular

Naol Mulugeta
Sero-prevalence of brucellosis and associated risk factors in
dairy cattle and assessment of knowledge, attitude and
practice of dairy farming community on brucellosis in
Sululeta town, Oromia Region, Central Ethiopia
Supervisor: Mr. Hika Waktole and Dr. Gezahegn Mamo

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Betemaryam Getaneh
Isolation and Characterization of Bacteriophage from
Sewage and its Therapeutic Potential for Multidrug
Resistant Escherichia coli
Supervisor: Dr. Shimelis Tesfaye
Gebiyanesh Beyene
Antigen and gene detection of foot and mouth disease
virus from outbreak cases occurred in cattle in Borena
zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Shimelis Tesfaye
Dessie Abera
Isolation and identification of Pasteurella multocida,
Mannhemia haemolytica and Bibersteina trehalosi from
clinically pneumonic sheep and goats in Benishangul-
Gumuz Region, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Fufa Dawo and Dr. Berhanu Hadush
Tolessa Ebissa
Antigen and molecular detection of Peste des Petits
Ruminants virus from disease outbreak cases in sheep and
goats in Assosa Zone, Benishangul Regional State, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Fufa Dawo
Getachew Nigusse
Isolation, identification and anti-microbial susceptibility test
of Staphylococcus aureus from bovine mastitis in Lome
district, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Gezahegn Mamo

MVSc Veterinary Microbiology (Summer)

Abera Kebede
Sero-prevalence, isolation and molecular detection of
Brucella species from Camel and Small ruminants in Tigray
and Afar Regional States
Supervisor: Dr. Shimelis Tesfaye and Dr. Matios Lakew
Maradona Berhanu

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Isolation and identification of Nematophagous fungi from

soil samples collected from three different agro-ecologies of
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Mr. Hika Waktole
Ashetu Negewo
Adaptation of inactivated Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine
in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Fufa Dawo and Dr. Takele Abayneh
Boka Negasa
Epizootic Lymphangitis (EL) in Oromia Region, Ethiopia:
Isolation of Histoplasma capsulatum var farciminosum and
other co-infecting bacteria from characteristic lesions of EL
and evaluation of Dovyalis abyssinica in vitro
Supervisor: Dr. Kebede Amenu, Dr. Balako Gumi and
Dr. Aga Edema
Birhanu Tesema
Molecular detection of Peste Des Petits Ruminants from
outbreak cases in small ruminants in East Showa, Oromia,
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Fufa Dawo, Dr. Tesfaye Rufael
Mihertu Ayele
Evaluation of antimicrobial and immune modulatory effects
of phylogenetic herbs in broiler chicken
Supervisor: Mr. Hika Waktole, Mr. Takele Beyene
Melaku Sombo
Molecular detection and genotyping of Capri pox viruses in
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Mr. Hika Waktole, Dr Tesfaye Rufael
Kumela Lelisa
Comparison of diagnostic efficacy of blocking ELISA with
competitive ELISA for the detection of Peste des Petits
Ruminants virus antibodies in Ruminants and camels sera
in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Fanta Desissa
Kifle Wondimagegnehu
Molecular characterization of equine herpes viruses
infection in equids in selected districts of central Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Kebede Amenu, Dr Haileluel Negussie
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MVSc Veterinary Obstertrics and Gynecology

(Regular)

Mosisa Dire
Comparative Study on Efficiency of Sexed Semen and
Conventional Semen on in vivo Produced Bovine Embryo
quality of Boran and Holstein-Boran cross breed in Bishoftu,
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Prof. Fekadu Regassa
Seid Ali
Breed, parity and frequency of collection influences on
quality of oocytes obtained through ultrasound guided
transvaginal follicular aspiration in dairy cattle
Supervisor: Prof. Alemayehu Lemma
Galma Boneya
Estrus response for Boran and Boran-Holstein Crossed
Cattle to PGF2α and pregnancy rates to sexed and
conventional semen, Holetta, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Tefera Yilma and Dr. Tilaye Demissie

MVSc Veterinary Epidemiology (Regular)

Golo Dabasa
Surveillance of rift valley fever virus mosquito vectors and
vectors dispersion modelling and knowledge, attitude and
perception assessment of the disease in Borana, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Haileleul Negussie
Tuge Temesgen
Molecular surveillance of equine herpes virus-1, 2 and 5
circulating in working equids in central Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Haileleul Negussie
Muluken Tuke
Epizootic Lymphangitis: Validation of Histofarcin skin test
and in vitro assessment of growth inhibition effects of
Argemone mexicana and Zehneria scabra on the mycelial
phase of Histoplasma capsulatum var. farciminosum
Supervisor: Dr. Teshale Sori
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Getachew Teka
Schmallenberg Virus: Viral detection, morphological
identification and spatial distribution modelling of its
vectors
Supervisor: Dr. Haileleul Negussie, Dr. Samson Leta and
Dr. Megerssa Bedasa
Kumera Wondisho
Epidemiology of Bovine Trypanosomosis in Wenbera district
of Benishangul Gumuz State Western Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Yasmin Jibril
Dinka Nemera
MVSc thesis: Investigation on Rabies-Related Knowledge,
Practices and determinants of dog vaccination and
prevalence of Gastrointestinal helminthes among household
with Dogs in Addis Ababa City, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Yasmin Jibril

MVSc Veterinary Pathology (Regular)

Wondimu Hika
A clinico-pathological study, lesion characterization and
financial loss due to Fasciolosis and Hepatic Necrobacillosis
in Cattle slaughtered at three municipal abattoirs of central
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Bulto Giro and Dr. Jirata Shiferaw
Tsegaye Wolde
Gross and histopathological study on pneumonic lungs of
small ruminants slaughtered at different restaurants and
Modjo export abattoir, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Prof. Kumar Sharma

MVSc Veterinary Parasitology (Regular)

Tamirat Kaba
Experimental Trichostrongylus colubriformis infection
profile in sheep and goat and in vitro nematocidal effect of
Arthrobotrys oligospora against L3 of the parasite
Supervisor: Dr. Getachew Terefe, Dr. Gezahegn Mamo
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Adugna Chalchisa
Ticks, biting flies and associated pathogens in camels and
their control practices in Amibara district, Afar Regional
State, Eastern Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Bersissa Kumsa
Berhanu Haile
Haematophagus flies in Arba Minch Zuria, Mirab Ababya
and Kucha districts of Gamo zone: species diversity,
catching efficiency of traps and associated protozoal
pathogens in cattle
Supervisor: Dr. Bersissa Kumsa
Gebeyehu Alkadir
Anthelmintic utilization practices in Ada’a district and in
vitro anthelmintics efficacy study against Haemonchus
contortus and Trichostrongylus columbriformis
Supervisor: Dr. Getachew Terefe

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College of Education and Behavioral

Studies

Center for Comparative Education and Policy

Studies

Adugna Temesgen
Integrating Information and Communication Technology in
to Classroom Teaching: A Comparative Study in Science
and Technology Universities in Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Anna-Sofi Holms, Dr. Getachew Adugna
Kitaw Kassie
International Higher Education Partnership in Ethiopia: A
Comparative Study of Two Partnership Programs
Supervisors: Professor Petra Angervall, Dr. Teshome
Muluken Nigatu
The Institutionalization of University Third Mission: A
Comparative Study between Addis Ababa and Jimma
Universities, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Professor Dennis Beach, Dr. Dessu Wirtu

Department of Special Needs Education (PhD)

Mengistu Debele
Giftedness, Behavioral, And Academic Characteristics Of
Special Boarding School Students: The Case Of Adama,
Ethiopia.
Supervisors: Dr. Alemayehu T.Mariam
Birhanu Nebiyou
School-Related Stress and Outcomes among Students with
Health Impairments in Addis Ababa: The Moderating Role
of Psychological Capital
Supervisors: Dr. R.S. Kumar

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Tadesse Beza
Lived Experiences of Social Inclusion and Exclusion of Blind
Students in Higher Education Institutions in Ethiopia: A
Phenomenological Study
Supervisors: Dr. Alemayehu T.Mariam
Tekalign Dekssissa
The relationship b/n perceived social competence &
psychological wellbeing and academic achievement wit
social support as a mediator: The case of undergraduate
regular students with and without disabilities in three
selected universities in Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. R.S. Kumar

Department of Special Needs Education: MA

(Regular)

Banchigeze Amogne
Challenges and opportunities of female students with VI to
participate in social activities…
Supervisors: Dr. Sewalem Tsega
Teshale Kebede
Assessment on educational challenges of street children
and coping mechanism at…
Supervisors: Dr. Belay Hagos
Berhane Teklu
The practices of inclusion of children with disabilities in
preschools in…
Supervisors: Dr. Belay Hagos
Fate Tilmo
The challenges and opportunities blind graduates
encounter during employment
Supervisors: Prof. Tirussew Teferra
Bacha Mitiku
Braille literacy skills of students at Sebeta Primary School
for the Blind
Supervisors: Dr. Daniel Desta

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Efa Gemula
Assessment of special support for students with physical
disabilities and challenges: …
Supervisors: Dr. Daniel Desta

Department of Special Needs Education: MA

(Extension)

Hanna Seifu
The status of educational provision and prospect of female
students with VI at AAU…
Supervisors: Dr. Alemayehu T.Mariam
Zeihun Fufi
Educational and psychological challenges of students with
VI…
Supervisors: Dr. Yirgashewa Bekele
Sinafiksh Hailu
Practices of high ability students in Menelik I science
shared campus at Kotebe M. u.
Supervisors: Dr. Belay Hagos
Yigrem Shemsu
Inclusion of students with special needs: Focus on practices
and challenges…
Supervisors: Dr. Daniel Desta
Mesfin Endale
The role of mother in rehabilitation center to support
children with CP..
Supervisors: Dr. Alemayehu T.Mariam
Abesolom Getachew
Principals’ attitude and perceptions towards the
implementation of IE…
Supervisors: Dr. Tilahun Achaw
Makda Kifle
The practice of rehabilitation program in Menagesha
Rehabilitation Centre
Supervisors: Dr. Tilahun Achaw

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Nurye Aman
The school social interaction problem of students with ID
Supervisors: Dr. Sewalem Tsega
Rahel Ayele
The use of multi-sensory methods in some selected
government…
Supervisors: Mr. Feseha Teklu
Abebe Molla

Opportunities and challenges of assistive technology for

academic performance of students with disabilities…
Supervisors: Dr. Sewalem Tsega.

Department of Special Needs Education MA

(Summer)

Zebiba Ayalew
Teaching students with VI in inclusive classroom
Supervisors: Dr. Daniel Desta
Elizabeth Mitiku
Factors affecting the effectiveness of blind teachers in..
Supervisors: Dr. Belay Hagos
Kebadu Merkeb
Primary school teachers awareness and practice regarding
children with ADHD
Supervisors: Dr. Yirgashewa Bekele
Adugns Menaye
Practices and challenges of early childhood care and
education in AA
Supervisors: Prof. Tirussew Teferra
Mekuria Abraham
The challenges of teachers in identifying and supporting
students with dysgraphia
Supervisors: Dr. Yirgashewa Bekele
Mitku Ketema
Educational challenges of children with hearing
impairment…

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Supervisors: Prof. Tirussew Teferra

School of Psychology

PhD in Applied Developmental Psychology

Endalkachew Tesera
Perceived Quality of Care in Conventional and Family-Like
Childcare Institutions and Children’s Emotional and
Behavioral Functioning
Supervisors: Professor Darge Wole
Simegn Sendek
Parent-Child-Teacher I nteraction a nd Children’s S chool
Readiness among Government-owned Preschools in Bahir
Dar City
Supervisors: Dr Teka Zewdie
Mebratu Belete
The Role of Parents and Teachers in Enhancing Early
Literacy and Numeracy Skills of Upper Kindergarten
Children at Wolaita Sodo Town, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr Teka Zewdie

School of Psychology

PhD in Social Psychology

Dawit Mekonnen
Collecting Eyewitness Evidence: Experiences and
Challenges of Legal Professionals at Federal High Courts in
Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Prof. Habtamu Wondimu
Temesgen Demissie
Defending and Passive By standing Behaviors as Reactions
to Bullying at Schools in East Gojjam Administrative Zone:
The Roles of Personal and Situational Factors
Supervisors: Dr Seleshi Zeleke

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MA in Social Psychology (Regular)

Dargie Yemane
The Relationship between Personality Types and
Occupational Stress of Teachers in selected Private
Higher Education Institutions of Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Dr Daniel Tefera
Melkamu Aynalem
Organizational Injustice and Personality Traits as
Determinants of C ounterproductive W ork B ehavior a mong
employees of Ethiopian Sugar Corporation
Supervisors: Dr Yekoyealem Dessie
Hermon Samuel
Volunteer’s Contribution in Addressing the Psychosocial
Needs of Orphaned and Vulnerable Children in an
Orphanage: The Case of Love and care Volunteering Team
Supervisors: Professor Belay Tefera
Tadesse Aragie
Resilience and Associated Factors among Cancer Patients in
Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital Oncology Unit
Supervisors: Dr Assefa Berihun
Elham Yusuf
Evaluating the Implementation of Coordination of Care for
Orphan and Vulnerable children in Nifas Silk Lafto sub-city
Supervisors: Dr Seleshi Zeleke
Amanuel Aklilu
Self-esteem, Job Satisfaction and Job Performance of Police
Employees in Ethiopian Police University College
Supervisors: Dr Teka Zewdie
Gabriel Tilahun
Exploring the Reasons to the Culture of Extreme
Conformity to Political Power in Ethiopia: Perspective of
Key Personalities During the Derg Regime
Supervisors: Dr Abebaw Minaye
Zelalem Markos
Assessment of Work-Related Stress and its Predictors in
Ethiopian Federal Bureau of Investigation in Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Dr Dame Abera
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MA in Counseling Psychology (Regular)

Sefisa Megersa
The Relationship between Exam Anxiety Level and
Academic Achievement among Diploma Students in
Ethiopian Police University College
Supervisors: Dr. Tamirie Andualem
Berhe Mustafa
Psychological W ellbeing o f A dolescent S tudents liv ing w ith
Single parents in selected Secondary schools of Raya
Azebo Wereda, Tigray
Supervisors: Professor Belay Tefera

Gebremedhin Tadesse
Psychological Well-being among Youth Eritrean Refugees in
Ethiopia: The Case of Hitsats Camp in Tigray National
Regional State
Supervisors: Dr Abebaw Minaye
Mulualem Argaw
Prevalence and Experience of Combat-related Postraumatic
Stress Disorder (PTSD) among Military Combatants in
Armed Force Comprehensive Specialized Hospital
Supervisors: Dr Tigist Wuhib
Leyuwork Antonious
Anxiety and Depression among Pregnant Women and Their
Coping Methods with Reference to Two Bole Sub-city
Health Centers
Supervisors: Professor Darge Wole
Roman Abiy
Impact of Early Intervention on Personal and Interpersonal
Functioning of Children with Autism in Joy Center
Dr Mulat Asnake
Dabale Eliyas
Depression, Anxiety, and Stress among Internally Displaced
People from Somali and Oromia Regions Border: The Case
of IDPs in Genda Koticha, Dukem
Supervisors: Dr Seleshi Zeleke

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Senait Temesgen
The Lived Experience of Major Depressive Disorder
Patients: The Case of Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital
Supervisors: Dr Moges Ayele
Degu Yeshiwas
Exploring the Nature of Service Delivery, Needs and Missing
Benefits of Career Development Counseling among
AAU Undergraduate Students
Supervisors: Dr Moges Ayele

MA In Developmental Psychology (Regular)

Asfaw Tsega
Resilience and Attachment Patterns of Orphaned Children
in some Selected Orphan Homes in Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Professor Belay Tefera
Ebrahim Tadesse
The Relationship between Adjustment Problems and
Academic Performance among First Year Extension
Students of Gilgel Beles College of Teachers Education
Supervisors: Dr Daniel Tefera
Shewit T/Mariam
Identity Status, Psychological Wellbeing and Academic
Achievement of Micro-Link Technology College Students in
Mekelle Town
Supervisors: Dr Yekoyealem Dessie

MA in Social Psychology (Extension)

Israel Adugna
Consistency of Parenting Styles Employed by Mothers and
Fathers in Intact Households: The Case of Grade Eight
Students of Safari Academy
Supervisors: Dr Seleshi Zeleke
Betel Sahile
The Role of Peer Pressure in Substance Abuse of Street
Youth: The Case of Gullele Sub- City in Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Dr Sisay Yemane
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Lamesginew Damtie
Causes, Consequences and Coping Strategies of Divorced
Women: Case of Bole sub-city, Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Dr Dame Abera
Tsegaye Melak
The Effect of Blood Revenge on the Remaining Family
Members of the Victims: Kedesge Keble, Enmay Woreda,
East Gojam Administrative Zone
Supervisors: Professor Habtamu Wondimu
Dawit Dagne
Facebook usage psychosocial adjustment among private
preparatory adolescents in Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Professor Belay Tefera
Daniel Mekonnen
Interpersonal Relationships and Psychological Wellbeing
among Condominium Residents: The Case of Mickey Leland
Condominium Site in Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Dr Mitiku Hambissa
Mengistu Demeke
Ethnic Identity and Social Cohesion among Condominium
Neighborhoods: The Case of Yeka Ayat 2 Condominium
Supervisors: Dr Mitiku Hambissa
Kinfe Tareke
The Effect of Psychosocial Work Environment on Workers
Motivation: The Case of Mesfin Industrial Engineering PLC,
in Mekelle city, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Professor Habtamu Wondimu
Seifu Mulugeta
Job satisfaction and turnover intention as Predictors of
Organizational Commitment: The Case of Addis
Ababa Police Commission
Supervisors: Professor Habtamu Wondimu
Bethlehem Yasin
Parents’ Concern and Mediation Strategy on thE Effect of
Kana Television on their children Behavior and
School performance in Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Dr Yekoyealem Desie

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Betselot Endaylalu
Assessment of Psychosocial Services for the Survivors of
Child Sexual Abuse in Addis Ababa: The Case of
Integrated
Supervisors: Dr Abebaw Minaye
Nina Getahun
Psychological Impacts of Road Traffic Accident on Victims:
The Case of Victims on Follow up in Orthopedics
Department in Black Lion Specialized Hospital
Supervisors: Professor Belay Tefera
Biruk Hagos
Psychological and socio-economic impacts of development
induced displacement among relocated households in
Gofa Mebrathaile Condominium, Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Professor Belay Tefera
Eden Asrat
Social Re-integration Challenges and Prospects of Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia Female Irregular Migrant Returnees: The
Case of Yeka Sub City
Supervisors: Dr Abebaw Minaye
Surafel Ayele
Who do teachers leave their profession? A Fee Qualitative
analysis of Teachers who left from Addis Ababa Public
schools
Supervisors: Dr Seleshi Zeleke
Temesgen Waltenegus
The Teaching Profession and its Challenges: Assessment on
the Perspectives of Public-School Teachers in Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Dr Seleshi Zeleke
Serkalem Abebe
Challenges of sustainable volunteerism in organizationally
supported orphan children (The case of sale neat mahiber
of Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Dr Abebaw Minaye
Lemlem Birhanu
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of a
responsible Household Member /Resident/
Supervisors: Dr Assefa Berihun
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Masoro Erdoillo
The Effect of Social Media Usage on Academic Performance
of Public Preparatory School Students in Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Dr Yekoyealem Desie
Mubarek Nasiro
Influence of Social Media Usage on Employees productivity:
The Case of Information Network Security Agency Workers
Supervisors: Dr Yekoyealem Desie
Mohammed Yimam
The Psychological Well-being and Lived Experiences of
Married Couples: The case of Addis Ketema Sub city Addis
Ababa
Supervisors: Dr Dame Abera
Dagne Mekuria
Factors Influencing Employees Motivation and Performance
in Police Services of the Federal Police, Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Dr Teka Zewdie

MA in Developmental Psychology (Extension)

Hanna Teklebrihan
Pubertal Changes, Timing and Reactions among Adolescent
Girls in Low- and High- Income Families: The Case of
Adolescent Girls in Ayer Tena Genet Church Child
Development Project and Bisratie Gebriel International
School Students
Supervisors: Professor Belay Tefera

MA in Social Psychology (Distance)

Woinshet Tibebu
Knowledge and Determinants of Consumers’ Buying
Behavior in Business Practices of Consumers in Selected
sub-cities of Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Dr Daniel Tefera

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Kemal Hashi
The Role and Method of Educational Drama in the
Promotion of Maternal and Child Nutritional Social Behavior
Change in the Somali Region, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr Abebaw Minaye
Amanuel Mathewos
Challenges of Forced Returnee Migrants from Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia
Advisor: Dr Yekoyealem Dessie

MA in Health Psychology (Distance)

Elias G/Egziabher
Assessment of medical and psychological factors
contributing to poor medication adherence among
hypertensive patients at Menelik II-Referral Hospital Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Dawit Mekonnen

Curriculum & Instruction (PhD)

Mengistu Yilma Ayele

Modular Curriculum Implementation in Ethiopian Public
Universities
Supervisors: Prof.Amare Asgedom
Birhanu Asfaw W/Giorgis
Modularization in Ethiopian Higher Education Institutions:
Theory and Practice
Supervisors: Dr. Dawit Mekonnon
Belete Damtew Shifrew
Decentralization of Primary School Curriculum Development
in Ethiopia: The Cases of Three Selected Regions
Supervisors: Dr. Ambisa Kenea

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Curriculum & Instruction (MA)

Samuel Mitike Kassaye
Practice and Challenges of Crime Investigation Curriculum
at Ethiopian Police University College
Supervisors: Ato Tilahun Fanta
Gebreanenia Gebremariam Teklehaymanot
Perceptions, Practices and Challenges of Students’
Assessment in Ethiopian Police University College
Supervisors: Dr. Akalewold Eshete

Department of Sciences and Mathematics

Education (PhD)
Habtamu Wodaj
Learning Biology through 7E Instruction Model With Meta-
cognitive Scaffolding and Student’s Motivation
Supervisors: Dr. Wanja Gitari
Eyasu Gemechu
Student’s Conceptual Understanding on Concepts of
Function Two Variables
Supervisors: Dr. Mulugeta Atnafu

Educational Leadership and Management (PhD)

Berahanu Moyata
Empowerment in Public HEIs of Ethiopia and Implications
for staff commitment
Supervisors: Dr. Jeilu oumer
Mekonnen Kejela Fite
The Effect of principals leadership on students Academic
achievement as mediated by school culture is
secondary schools of East wollega Zone, ORS.
Supervisors: Dr. Jeilu oumer
Aklilu Alemu Ambo
Quality management policies, practices and challenges in
the secondary Education of SNNPR, Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Kenenissa Dabi
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Mengistu Amare G/Egziabhaer

School principals power source, Leadership style and
teacher commitment in general secondary schools of south
Nations Nationalities Regional state nexus and challenges
in Focus
Supervisors: Dr. Kenenissa Dabi
Getu Sheferaw Wolle
Leaders’ emotional intelligence and their leadership
effectiveness in public Universities of Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr. Getnet Tizazu

Educational Leadership and Management (MA)

(Regular)

Hasen Muhammed
The link between organizational capacity and
effectiveness/performance challenge of federal ethic and
Anti-Corruption commission
Supervisors: Dr. Aman Worku
Riek Jock Ruach
The practices of communication effectiveness in between
secondary teachers and principals
Supervisors: Dr. Fekadu Mulugeta

MA in EDPM (Summer)

Bahailu Tilahun Cherinet

The influence of reward on teachers’ performance in ledeta
sub city wereda four primary schools
Supervisors: Dr.YekunoAmlakAlemu
Hunde Buba Seboka
Conflict management practice of instructional leaders in
secondary schools: a case of ejere district, west shoa,
Ethiopia
Supervisors: Dr.Fekadu Mulugeta

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Mekonnin Woldeyes
Utilizations of local educational inputs in the provisions of
quality education: the case of selected secondary schools
in HidhabuAboteWoreda
Supervisors: Dr.Ambisa Kenea
Habtamu Fikadu Mengisftu
Action research as a professional development approach
for teachers in secondary schools of hidabuaboteworeda:
practices, challenges and opportunities
Supervisors: Dr.Ambisa Kenea
Abinet Fefkade
Job satisfaction of education office employees working at
woreda and sub-city levels in Addis Abeba
Supervisors: Dr.Aman Worku
Marga Takele Dufera
Factors affecting the effectiveness of cluster school
program in teaching learning process in government
primary schools: the case of jimaganatiworeda
Supervisors: AtoTilahun Fanta
Kedir Akasha
Factors affecting women’s participation in educational
leadership in government and private primary schools of
woliso town administration, oromia regional state
Supervisors: Dr.Befekadu Zeleke
BalkewNigussie
Leadership effectiveness of school leaders in implementing
school improvement program in deraworeda, north shoa
zone oromia regional state
Supervisors: Dr.Befekadu Zeleke
Chala Mengistu
Practice and challenges of classroom management
strategies in maintaining the students’ discipline: the case
of north shoa, wachaleworeda secondary schools.
Supervisors: AtoTilahun Fanta
Kibatu Nigatu
The practices and challenges of continuous professional
development in enemor- enerworeda secondary schools
Supervisors: Dr. Lemma Setegn
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Abebe Tesfaye
Major barriers influencing quality of education; the case of
silte zone secondary schools in snnpr
Supervisors: Dr.Meseret Assefa
Agonafir Demessie
Practice and challenges of co-curricular activities in selected
secondary high schools of halaba special woreda
Supervisors: Dr.Abdulaziz Hussien
Ahmed yasin Musa
Practices and challenges of school leaders in implementing
teacher continuous professional development in the
secondary schools of the kamashi zone benishangulgumuz
national regional state
Supervisors: Dr.Demis Zergaw
Haile Dibaba
The causes of primary school students dropouts in
bachoworeda in south west shoa zone
Supervisors: AtoAyalew Shibeshi
Abebaye Demissie
A comparative study on leadership styles practiced by
private and government secondary schools at Addis Ababa
in gullele sub-city
Supervisors: Dr.Befekadu Zeleke
Mulugeta Assefa
Practices and challenges of implementing induction
program and its influence on teacher effectiveness in the
government secondary schools of the Addis Ababa city
government
Supervisors: Dr.Demis Zergaw
Gota Sirgaga
Teachers related factors that influence students’
achievement in secondary schools of seltie zone
Supervisors: Dr.Demoze Degefa
Fekede Merga Dabalo
Principals roles in maintaining quality of education in
secondary schools in east wollega zone
Supervisors: Dr.Aman Worku

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Melkamu Alemu
Teachers job satisfaction and motivation in selected
preparatory schools in east wollega zone of oromia regional
state
Supervisors: Dr.Aman Worku
Koricha Salo Kelbo
The implementation of teachers continuous professional
development (CPD) in secondary schools in silte zone
Supervisors: Dr.Aman Worku
Tolossa Aklilu Dadi
The causes of students’ dropout in primary schools of north
shoa zone in case of yaya gulale woreda
Supervisors: Dr Demoze Degefa
Merga Tolera
The relationship between school leadership effectiveness
and students’ academic achievement in jardagajarteworeda
secondary schools
Supervisors: Dr.Seleshi Zeleke
Kamil Fereja
The effectiveness of principals’ leadership in secondary
schools of silte zone
Supervisors: Dr.Befekadu Zeleke
Alemu Ayele
Practices and challenges of school leadership in secondary
schools of hadiya zone
Supervisors: Dr.Husssen Kedir
Ayalew Bolado Bota
The Management of Financial resource utilization in case of
selected government primary schools of sawla town
administration in gofa zone,
Supervisors: Dr.Demoze Degefa
Boja Wakjira Dugassa
The practice and challenges of human resource planning:
the case of horoguduruwollega zone education sector
Supervisors: Dr Yekunoamlak Alemu

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Kasa Tola
The practices and challenges of school strategic plan
development and implementation in secondary schools
of oromia special zone surrounding finifine
Supervisors: Dr.Husine Kedir
Amanuel Seifu
Leadership development practices and challenges in
government high schools of Addis Ababa city administration
Supervisors: Dr.Kenenissa Dabi
Kinfe Tafa
Practices and challenges of continuous professional
development in secondary schools of adeabergaworeda
west shoa zone
Supervisors: Dr. Lemma Setegn
Desta Woldeyohannes
Assessment of physical and material resources provision
and utilization in primary schools of jiletumgawerda
Supervisors: Dr.Hussien Kedi
Mesfin Segudie Fagense
Factors that affect the implementation of continuous
professional development in secondary schools of bench-
maji zone
Supervisors: Dr.Woube Kassaye
Kinfu Sime
The practice and challenge of cluster supervisors on
instructional leadership at yaya gulale
woreda’s primary schools of north shoa zone oromia region
Supervisors: Dr.Messeret Assefa
Alemu Bukure Debelo
Input factors that affect quality of education in elugelan
woreda primary schools, west shoa zone, oromia regional
state.
Supervisors: Dr.Jeilu Oumer
Birke Gonfa
Factors affecting job satisfaction of teachers in jeneral
Tadesse Biru schools
Supervisors: Dr.Fekadu Mulgeta

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Tegegnework Deneke
Practices and problem of secondary school principals’
instructional leadership role enhancing students’ academic
achievement in mihuraklil woreda guraghe zone
Supervisors: Dr.Kenenissa Dabi
Tesema Endeshaw
School leadership effectiveness on students’ academic
achievement in secondary schools of gofa zone, SNNPRS
Supervisors: Dr.Getachew Adugna
Mekonnen Takele
Practices and challenges of strategic plan development and
implementation in secondary schools of oromiarigion
special zone surrounding finfine
Supervisors: Dr.Abdulaziz Hussein
Meded Abdulshikur
Practices and problems of financial management in gurage
zone gumerwerda secondary schools
Supervisors: Dr.Dejene Negussie
Girma Shugut Kanea
Participation of parent teacher students association in the
management of secondary schools in lalokile woreda kellem
wollega zone of oromia regional state
Supervisors: Dr.Dejene Negussie
Tolarabi Mekonnen Deressa
Female teachers in school leadership positions in
government secondary schools in horo guduru wollega
zone
Supervisors: Dr. Aman Worku
Dibisa Bayisa Hirpa
Major factors leading to students’ dropout in secondary
schools of east welloga zone oromia regional state
Supervisors: Dr. Kenenisa Dabi
Girma Ejara Gemechu
Out of school factors affecting quality of education in
general secondary education: the case of kimbibit
woreda in oromia regional state
Supervisors: Dr. Mulu Nega

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Gurmessa Negash Tefera

Input Factors Affecting Education quality in general
secondary schools of east wollega zone, gida ayana woreda
Supervisors: Dr. Getnet Tizazu
Dessu Dinku
An assessment of effective school leadership and its
practice in improving quality teaching-learning: The case of
gurage zone cheha woreda secondary and preparatory
schools.
Supervisors: Dr. Dejene Nigusse
Misikir Adem
The influence of principals’ leadership styles on teachers’
job performance in government secondary schools in kolfe-
keranio sub-city Addis Ababa.
Supervisors: Dr. Aman Worku
Mulugeta Ketsela Degaga
Teacher-principal conflict and perceived influence on
students’ academic performance in secondary schools of
nortnh shoa zone, oromia regional state
Supervisors: Ato Wakgari Tasisa
Teferi Bedasa
Leadership behaviour of principals and its impact on
teachers job performance in secondary schools of north
shoa zone in oromia national regional state, Ethiopia.
Supervisors: Dr. Yekunoamlak Alemu
Fissiha Tesemma Berihun
Factors affecting women’s participation in educational
leadership position in oromia region west-shoa zone
abuna gindeberet woreda primary schools
Supervisors: Dr. Getnet Tizazu
Jembere Bayisa Guta
Practices of distributed school leadership in selected
selected secondary schools of east wollega zone,
oromia regional state
Supervisors: Dr. Jeilu Omer

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Nesru Biza Foyato

Practice and challenges of implementing continuous
professional development in selected secondary schools of
guraghe zone
Supervisors: Dr. Lemma Setegn

MA in EDPM (Extension)
Tsegay Atsibeha
An assessment of the contribution of human resource
information system in human resources management at
Addis Ababa city administration education bureau
Supervisors: Dr.Befekadu Zeleke
Moges Derseh
The attitude of students towards cooperative learning in
secondary schools of gulelle sub-city, Addis Ababa city
administration
Supervisors: Dr.Getnet Tezazu
Geara hayalsew paulos
Assessing the relationship between leadership style and
employees’ commitment in Ethiopian institute of
agricultural research
Supervisors: Dr.Befekadu Zeleke
Abaynesh Garedew
A comparative study of a practice of active learning method
in government and private primary schools of bole sub city
of Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Dr.Dejene Negusse
Nadew Bayou
Principals leadership effectiveness and challenging’s in
government primary schools of arada subcity in Addis
Ababa
Supervisors: Dr.Kenenisa Dabi
Getu Abdissa
Assessment of the practice of school based instructional
supervision and its determinants in government primary
schools of arada sub-city, Addis Ababa, Ethiopoa
Supervisors: Dr.Kenenisa Dabi

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Tigest Tewabe Aklilu

The role of social accountability program in improving
quality of primary education in bishoftu
Supervisors: Dr.Befekadu Zeleke
Bisrat Chernet Aresso
Challenges of school leadership in missionary schools of
yeka sub-city of Addis Ababa city administration
Supervisors: Dr.Befekadu Zeleke
Minahil Sileshe
Factors for teachers turover in government secondary
schools of yekasubcity
Supervisors: Dr.Befikadu Zeleke
Messeret Kassa Shafi
Practice and challenges of situational leadership in private
secondary schools of Addis Ababa city administration
Supervisors: Dr.Kenenissa Dabi
Agere Tarekegn
Leadership practices and challenges in secondary school of
Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Dr. Hussein Kedir
Ayalew Demssie
Factors affecting administrative employees motivation in
Addis Ababa University: College of Natural and
Computational Science in Focus
Supervisors: Dr. Yekunoamlak Alemu
Fekade Negash Begashaw
Contributions of the third pastoral community development
project (PCDP)-III) in enhancing primary education in afar
region
Supervisors: Dr.Getnet Tizazu
Nigussie Desalegn Sidelil
Determinants of Teachers’ work motivation in Government
secondary school at yeka sub city in Addis Ababa city in
Addis Ababa city of Administration
Supervisors: Dr. Kenenissa Dabi
Dureti Abdurezak
The practices and challenges school improvement program:
the case of kolfe keranio secondary schools
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Supervisors: Dr. Kenenissa Dabi

Desta Kasahun
The practice of career development in a learning
organization: The case of save the children international
Ethiopian country office.
Supervisors: Dr. Dejene Negusse

MA in EDPM (Summer)

Elsabeth Sheleme
An assessment of school climate and its implication on
teachers’ motivation in government secondary schools
of Addis Ababa in the case of kirkos sub-city
Supervisors: Dr.Befekadu Z.
Getacher Getaneh
Factors affecting the implementation of teachers’
continuous professional development in both government
and private primary schools of woreda 9 education office in
bole sub city
Supervisors: Dr.Befekadu Z.
Zenebework Degefaw
Practices and challenges of management development in
ministry of education in the case of general education
sector
Supervisors: Dr.Demoze D.
Zewdu Chernet
The practice and challenges of school improvement
program in the case of government secondary school of
Addis Ababa particularly kirkos sub city
Supervisors: Dr.Befekadu Z.
Yesewzer Belayneh Tessema
Major Causes of Conflicts and Conflict Management
Strategies between Teachers and Principals in Addis
Ketema Sub-city Government Secondary Schools
Supervisors: Dr.Befekadu Z

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Sintayehu Awoke
Effective leadership of student achievement in primary
schools of gulelie sub city of Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Dr.Dejenie N
Lita Daniel Deressa
Challenges and opportunities in CoC assessments in case
Misrak Poly Technique Tevet Colleges
Supervisors: Dr.Yekunoamlak
Gelila Muluneh
The state of emotional intelligence of principal in
government primary schools in Bole sub city
Supervisors: Dr.Kenenisa D
Fitsum Mehari
The role of educational supervision towards improving
teachers’ performance in Addis Ababa Schools
Supervisors: Dr.Aman W.
Etenesh Mekonnen
Assessment of teachers’ motivation and job satisfaction in
selected private secondary and preparatory schools of
arada sub-city, Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Ato Ayalew S
Tigist Mekuria
Factors influencing turnover of teachers in selected private
secondary school of arada sub city Addis Ababa.
Supervisors: Dr.Fekadu M.
Fasil Abebe
The Role of Leadership in Organizational Culture Change in
Private Primary Schools of Bole Sub City, Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Dr.Aman Worku
Abiot Dubale Tasew
Practices and challenges of knowledge sharing in hope
University College
Supervisors: Dr.Kenenissa D
Tewodros Negash Gossa
Teachers work environment and level of job satisfaction in
private secondary schools of Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Dr.Yekunoamlak A.

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Mahlet Tamiru Kebede

The Relationship between Leadership style and job
satisfaction in community School of Addis Ababa city
Administration
Supervisor: Dr.Yekunoamlak A
Million Shenkutebelete
The Influence Of Leadership Style On Teachers’
Performance: The Case Of Governmentsecondary Schools
In Addis Ababa
Supervisors: Ato Ayalew Sh
Medhanit Hailye
The Practice And Challenges Of Human Resource Training
And Development: In Nile Insurance Company
Supervisors: AtoHaileselassie W
Almaz Tesfaye
Employees’ Job Satisfaction In Government And Private S
Secondary Schools Of Addis Ababa City
Supervisors: Dr.Teshome T
Inku Fasil
The Contributions Of British Council’s School Leadership
Trainings On Overall School Leadership Practices And
Improvement: The Case Of Primary Schools In Bishoftu
Supervisors: Dr.Abdulaziz H
Merkebu Alemayehu
Assessment on Employee T raining and Development
Practices and Challenges: In The Case Of Addis Ababa
Water and Sewerage Authority
Supervisors: Dr.Meseret A
Yeshiemebet Alemnew
Teacher-Principal Conflict Management In Some Selected
Private Secondary Schools In Gullele Sub City
Supervisors: Dr.Teshome T
Mulumebet Kebede
School Climate and Its Impacts On Teachers’ Motivation:
The Case Of Private Primary Schools In Nifas Silk Lafto
Subcity
Supervisors: Dr.Abdulaziz H

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Mengistu Mekonnen T/Mariam

Conflict Management By School Leaders In Medhanealem
Preparatory School（MPS）Of Gullele Sub-City,
Addisababacity Administration
Supervisors: Dr.Teshome T
Abrar Awol
Leading schools For Improvement: Analysis Of Practices,
Challenges And Opportunities: Implication For K olfe
Keranyo S ub C ity Government Se condary Schools I n Addis
Ababa City Administration
Supervisors: Dr.Meseret A
Asnakech Mekuria
Practices and Challenges Of Women In Leadership At Ethio
Telecom In Addis Abeba (Head Quarter)
Supervisors: Dr.Kenenissa D
Tewodros Tessema
Leadership for School Improvement: Analysis of Leadership
Practices and Challenges in Bole Sub City Beshale Cluster
Private Secondary Schools
Supervisors: Dr.Temesgen F
Nefisa Mohammed
Comparative Study of Teachers’ Job Satisfaction between
Government and Private High Schools In Kolfe Keranio Sub
City
Supervisors: Dr.Befekadu
Hanan Mussa
The Process And Challenges Of Change Management
InEthio-Tebib General Hospital
Supervisors: Mr.Wakgari T
Hagazi Ayenew
School Leadership Practices and Challenges In Private
Secondary Schools Of Bole Sub City Administration, Addis
Ababa
Supervisors: Mr.Wakgari T
Gezahegn Mekonnen
Analysis on Practice, C hallenges and Opportunities
Ofleadership D evelopment in Addis Ab aba Education
Bureau
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Supervisors: Dr.Hussien
Yenenesh Nigussie
The practice and challenges of school improvement program
(SIP) in government primary school of becho wereda south
west shoa zone, oromia regional state
Advisor: Dr. Dejene Negusse
Basaznew Yifa Hei
Practice and challenges of school grant fund
Advisor: Dr. DejeneNegusse

MA in EDPM (Distance)

Dawit Gamado
Secondary school leadership practices & challenge in the
context
Supervisors: Dr. Abebaw Yirga

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College Of Social Sciences

Center for African and Oriental Studies

MA in African Studies (Regular)

Amsalu Getachew
The dynamics and role of music from anti-apartheid
movements to peace and development in South Africa
Supervisor: Dr. Mohammed Hassen
Tsion Nega
Protection Challenges and Livelihood Opportunities for
Eritrean Urban Refugees in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Samuel Tefera

MA in African Studies (Extension)

Addisu Melkamu
African Diaspora Engagement to their Home Countries: A
comparative Analysis between Ethiopia and Nigeria
Supervisor: Dr.Dechasa Abebe
Elbetel Wosenyeleheh
The link between Institutional quality and Foreign Direct
Investment in Africa: the case of Ethiopia and Kenya
Supervisor: Dr.Kidist Gebreselassie

Department of History

PhD in History

Alemseged Debele
A History of Mining in Wallaga, Western Ethiopia, 1899-
1991
Supervisor: Prof. Tesema Ta’a

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Asrat Abera
State, Capital and Society: A History of Commercial
Agriculture in the Upper Awash Valley, c 1951-1975
Supervisor: Prof. Bahru Zewde
Kefyalew Tesema
Society and State in the Bale Lowlands : Interplay of
Divergent Interests in Center-Periphery Relations in
Southeastern Ethiopia, 1880s -199s
Supervisor: Dr.Belete Bizuneh
Nega Manasebo
History and Identity in Northeast Ethiopia with Particular
Reference to Raya-Azabo, (1543-1974)
Supervisor: Dr.Adhana Haile
Setegn Getaneh
State and Society on Ethiopia’s Northwestern Borderlands:
Chilga Awraja, 1935-1991.
Supervisor: Dr.Belete Bizuneh

MA in History
Addisie Zemene
A Political History of Wondo Genet Woreda and Its Environs
from 1942 to 2011
Supervisor: Dr.Girma Negash
Mebrete Giorgiso
A Political Biography of RasGobenaDache: Architect of the
Modern Ethiopian Empire c 1819 -1889
Supervisor: Dr.Surafel Gelgelo

Department of Philosophy
PhD in Philosophy
Fail Merawi
The Crisis of the Modern Metaphysics of the Subject and
the Prospects of a Critical Social Theory in a Post
Postmetaphysical World
Supervisor: Prof. Bekele Gutema and Dr. Setargew Kenaw

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MA in Philosophy (Regular)

Debeli Dugo
An Exploration on African Communitarian Morality: Can a
Case be made on Individualistic or Communalistic Position?
Supervisor: Prof. Bekele Gutema
Fraol Abdissa
Environmental Injustice in Solid Waste Management in
Addis Ababa: The Case of Reppie/Koshe Waste Disposal
Site
Supervisor: Prof. Workineh Kelbessa

MA in Philosophy (Extension)

Yodit Walelegn
The Idea of Peace in the United Nations: A Critical Analysis
from Moral Perspectives
Supervisor: Dr.Tenna Dewo

Department of Political Science and International

Relations

PhD in Political Science

Zelalem Tesfay Gebreegziabeher

Ethio-Djibouti Infrastructure Development since 1998:
Security Implications for Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Hussein Jemma

MA in Political Science and International

Relations

BezaTesfaye
The Political Economy of Space Programmes in Africa: The
Case of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Asnake Kefale

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Daniel Jemal
Challenges and Prospects of Ethiopia’s Accession to the
World Trade Organization
Supervisor: Dr.Firehiowt Sintayehu
Dawit Fantu
Saudi Arabia’s and United Arab Emirates’MilitaryBase
Expansions in the Horn of Africa since 2015: Challenges
and Opportunities for Ethiopia’s Foreign Policy towards the
Region
Supervisor: Dr.Hussein Jemma
Selemon Benti
The Role of Ethiopian Diaspora in the United States in
Shaping the Political Economy of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Prof. KassahunBirhanu
Solomon Abosati
The Role of Ethiopia’s Diaspora Diplomacy and Engagement
since the Mid-2018 Political Reform in Ethiopia: Challenges
and Prospects
Supervisor: Dr.Hussein Jemma

MA in International Relations and Diplomacy

Alemu Aragie
The Practice of Upholding Civil and Political Rights in
Ethiopia and Botswana: A Comparative Analysis
Supervisor: Prof. Kassahun Birhanu
Ashumare Alemneh
Challenges of Cooperation in the Nile & Indus River Basins:
A Comparative Analysis
Supervisor: Dr.Yacob Arsano
Deborah Belay
Development Initiatives in Africa: Evaluation of the
Implementation of African Union’s Agenda 2063 in Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Yonas Ashine

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Ermias Triago
Prospects and Challenges of Ethiopia’s Economic Diplomacy
in Fostering Direct Investment Towards Leather Production
and Exports
Supervisor: Dr.Yonas Ashine
Misgana Yifru
Assessment of the Practice of Digital Diplomacy in Ethiopia
Since 2016
Supervisor: Dr.Demeke Achiso
Rebuma Dejene
The New Geopolitics of the Horn of Africa & its Implications
for Ethiopia’s Foreign Policy
Supervisor: Prof. Merera Gudina

Departement of Social Anthroplogy

PhD in Social Anthroplogy

Abebe Lemesa Saka

Food Security in the face of changing climate: the dynamics
of local responses and external interventions in enhancing
resilience among agro-pastoralists of Gumbi-Bordodde
Supervisor: Prof. Degefa and Dr.Assebe Regassa
Jejaw Ambie
Addis Ababa as a National Symbolic Space: A Discourse on
Expressions of National Identity in Urban Symbols.
Supervisor: Dr.AssefaTolera and Dr.TeshomeEmana
Kalid Abdinasir
Customary A uthorities: Transformation o f p ositions a nd
power among the Ogaddeen Somali clan of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Fekadu Adugna
Yihunbelay Teshome
Living on the "Marigin": Livelihood Strategies in the
changing Social-Ecological Systems of the Upper Course of
Wabe Shebelle River among the Daube(Bantu),Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Mamo Hebo and Dr.AssefaTolera

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MA in Social Anthropology (Regular)

Fisum Workineh
Towards Understanding Ethiopia's Current Reform:
Reflections, Perceptions from Various Actors focusing on
Mekkel and Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr.Kairedin Tezera
Girma Mekonnen
Refugees-Host C ommunities R elations in E thiopia:
Challenges a nd O pportunities. T he C ase o f Bambasi
Refugee Camp Area Western Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Tekalign Ayalew
Hilina Shewangizaw
Social Norms and their impacts on women's everyday life in
Addis Ababa: the case of Gulele Sub-city.
Supervisor: Dr.Hirut Tefera
Jemanesh Kassaw
Natural resource u se co nflict in Wildlife protected a rea:the
case o f A bijata-Shalla lakes national P ark, West Arsi zone,
Oromia regional state, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Getachew Sinshaw
Lange NylalaOmod
Bride-Wealth payment and its impacts on married
women'sstatus among Anywaa community in Gog-Dipach
kebele in Wereda of Gambella regional state of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Guday Emirie
Solomon Aseffa
Change and Continuity of Socio-Cultural Practices among
the Zay Community on the Islands of Lake Zeway, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Kairedin Tezera
Tilaye Zelalem
Experience of Streetism and Social Influence among Street
Children: A Case of Street life & Street Culture in Addis
Ketema Sub City, AA
Supervisor: Dr.Tekalign Ayalew

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MA in Social Anthroplogy (Extesion)

Gebretsadik Tamrat Abay

An Assessment of Challenges of the Returnees from the
Middle E ast C ountries: A R eference t o Smuggled
Individuals in Yeka Sub City, Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr.Takele Merid
Nobel Mulugeta
Assessment o n C ommunity D evelopment S trategy: T he
Case in Woreda 11 of Kolfe Keranio Sub City
Supervisor: Dr.Getaneh Mehari
Tessema Getahun
Labour Mig ration Governance in Ethiopia: Policy and
Practice
Supervisor: Dr.Tekalign Ayalew
Yonas Tefera
Making Strangers K in Through A doption: T he E xperiences
of Adoptive Parents in Adama, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Assefa Tolera

School of Social Work

PhD in Social Work

Asnake Tesfaye
Postpartum Depression among Mothers Who Gave Birth
and Attended Public Health Facilities of East Shewa Zone,
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Prof. Margaret E. Adamek
Solomon Alemu
Ubuntu: Locality-Based Small-Scale Social Development
through a University-Community Partnership: An Auto-
Ethnographic Approach
Supervisor: Professor Alice K. Butterfield

MA in Social Work (Regular)

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Wasihun Rebso
The Attitude of Street Children towards the Community:
The Lived Experiences of Children Living on the Streets of
Alamata, Northern Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Mesele Mengsteab

MA in Social Work (Extension)

Abeba Habtu
Examining Scope and limitations of Social Work Practice in
Health Care Setup: The Case of Zewditu Memorial Hospital,
Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr.Fasil Negussie
Abebe Adela
An Inquiry on the Adverse Effects of Criminal Acts Causing
the Police officers to Experience Job Induced Stress:The
Case of Sebeta Town, Oromia National Regional State
Supervisor: Dr. Comdr. Demelash Kassaye
Addisalem Birhane
Social Movements Empowering Women: The role of the
Yellow movement in empowering female students in Addis
Ababa University
Supervisor: Dr.Ashenafi Hagos
Aster GezahegnGenberu
Roles And Challenges of Providing Care For Vulnerable Children in
Addis Ababa, The Case of Ethiopian Evangelical Church
MekaneYesus Child Development And Services Commission’s Et-
500 Child Development Project
Supervisor: Dr.Tenagne Alemu
Beza Kebede
Opportunities, Challenges and Coping Mechanisms of
Women Headed Households in AkakiKality Sub-city,
Woreda 5
Supervisor: Dr.Yania Seid-Mekiye

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Edilawit Habtamu
Vulnerability and living conditions female child domestic
workers: the case of domestic work victims in Hope for
Justice Girls Rehabilitation center.
Supervisor: Dr.Ashenafi Hagos
EyerusalemTeshome
Assessment on the Effects of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
in Patient’s Physical, Financial, and Psycho-social Life: The
Case of Bethel Teaching General Hospital (BTGH), Addis
Ababa
Supervisor: Dr.Messay Gebremariam
Felekech Bezabih
Exploring the role of spirituality as a copying mechanism:
the case of elderly people facing the challenges of
loneliness in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Messay G/Mariam
Helina Meshesha
A Study on the Contribution of Autism Centers to Mothers
of Children with Autism: TheCase of Joy Autism Center
Supervisor: Dr.Mesele Mengsteab
Ketinbon Tassew
Assessing the Practice of Massage Services in Addis Ababa:
The Case of Woreda 02 Kirkos Sub-City
Supervisor: Dr.Zena Berhanu
Lemlem Eshetu
Domestic Adoption: Trend, Progress and Challenges
Straining the Progress of Domestic Adoption: The Case of
Selected Institutions
Supervisor: Dr.Tenagne Alemu
Nardos Hiba
Divorce and Children: An Exploratory Investigation of the
Underlying Causes for Divorce and Its Psychosocial
Ramification on Children
Supervisor: Dr.Emebet Mulugeta
Rahel Fantahun
Mothers’ Voices: A Phenomenological Study on the Stress
and Resilience of Mothers Raising Child with Autism in
Bright Autism Center and Nia Foundation Joy for Center
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Supervisor: Dr.Fasil Negussie

Sisay Asrat
Ban on Inter-Country Adoption in Ethiopia: Its Practical and
Legal Implication on the Interest of the OVC
Supervisor: Dr.Emebet Mulugeta
Tesfaye Solomon
Traditional Social Institutions as a Means for Conflict
Resolutions: Case of Shiro Meda Gamo Community
Supervisor: Dr.Yania Seid-Mekiye
Tsiyon Ermyas
Protecting Youth Criminality through Community Policing:
The Case of Youth Empowerment in School Setting at Bole
Preparatory School Youth
Supervisor: Dr. Comdr. Demelash Kassaye

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Addis Ababa Institute of Technology

(AAiT)

School of Chemical Engineering

PhD in Environmental Engineering
Desta Solomon Damte
Integration of Fenton Oxidation and Biological process with
sequencing batch reactor for the treatment of textile waste
water
Advisor: Dr.Ing. Zebene Klflie

MSc in Environmental Engineering

Berihu Gebrecherkos Gebretsadkan
Chromium Removal from tannery wast water using
calcinated egg shells as an adsorbent: a case study of
Ethiopian tannery share company, Ehiopiam
Advisor: Dr.ing.Berhanu Assefa
Hayelom Tesfay Gebremicheal
Investigation on removal effciency of blended coagalants in
textile wastewater treatment
Advisor: Dr.Solomon Kiros
Misganu Geleti Ebeyo
Coffee Husk as adsorbent for heavy metal (Cr and PB)
removal graduation
Advisor: Dr.Shegaw Ahmed
Mahamedberhan Edris Nureye
Utilization of acid hydrolyzed sugarcane bagasse as a
carbon source for the production and characterization of
lactic acid by lactobacillus plantarum
Advisor: Dr.Zebene Kiflie
Aster Taddele Alemseged
Synthesis, process parameters optimization and
characterization of banana peel based bioplastic
Advisor: Dr.Abubeker Yiman
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Bikila Firdissa Ashete

Assessment of photo-fenon process for the removal of
pesticide from wastewater
Advisor: Dr.Solomon Kiros
Hagos Kalu Sibhatu
Parametric Optimization and characterization of ferulic acid
produced from brewary spent grains
Advisor: Dr.Anuradha Jabessa
Mohammed Ali Yassin
Advisor: Dr.Shimelis Kebede

PhD in Process Engineering

Medhanit Mamaye Getinet

Characterization Utilization & optimization of Ethiopian
sugarcane bagasse (Saccharumofficinarum 1...) for pulp
and paper making
Advisor: Dr.Ing. Zebene Kiflie

MSc in Process Engineering

Abeba Kebede Tefera

Treatment of Textile wastewater using titanium dioxide
photocatalysis to remove COD and color
Advisor: Dr.ing.Berhanu Assefa
Lamesign Desta Baylie
Performance of Synthesized NaOH/Bentonite catalyst for
porduction of biodiesel from cottonseed oil
Advisor: Dr.Anteneh Marelign
Askal Hailw Zemariam
Decolonization of cane syrup by activated carbon produced
from peanut shell
Advisor: Dr.Shimelis Kebede
Gebremichael Gebrehiwot Weldegebriel
Production, Optimization and characterization of essential
oil from spearmint leaves
Advisor: Dr.Abubeker Yimam
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Mesele Boch Bonia

Performance Evalution of sugar cane milling plant and
optimization of process Parameters: A case study at wonji-
shoa sugar factory
Advisor: Dr.Hundessa Dessalegn
Agezegn Gezahegn Haile
Investigation of Filtrate clarification and optimization of
flocculnt dosages: a case study at wonjishoa sugar factroy
Advisor: Dr.Hundessa Dessalegn
Hana Mesfin Degu
Extraction and optimization of process variables for xylitol
production using microbes from corncobs
Advisor: Dr.Solomon Kiros
Dawit Alemu Woyesa
Removal of phenol compund from synthetic phenol solution
by fenton process using bentonite supportive iron catalyst
Advisor: Dr.Anuradha Jabessa
Andom Beyene Atsbaha
Cleaner production assessment in mekanissa alcohol and
liquor factory
Advisor: Dr.Anteneh Merelign
Gebreselassie Gebregziabiher Gebru
Production of flucose syrup from sweet potato using acid
hydrolysis and preservation using potassium sorbate
Advisor: Prof.Eduardo Ojito
Selam Berhe Beyene
Investigation of heat recovery targets for efficient use of
energy in brewery via thermal pinch analysis
Advisor: Dr.Abubeker Yimam
Bezabih Taye Woldesenbet
Study of Hardness effect of clear juice on the formation of
evaporator scale and optimization of process parameters, A
case of Metahara sugar Factory
Advisor: Dr.Hundessa Dessalegn
Getu Maru Demelash
Preparation and characterization of activated carbon from
flower waste biomass for methylene blue removal
Advisor: Dr.Sintayehu Nibret
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Alemie Desalgne Gebramicheal

Optimal removal of Methylene blue aqueous solution using
selected rice husk activated carbon from pore development
agent
Advisor: Dr.Shegaw Ahmed
Nahome Kahsay Gezahegn
Removal of Arsenic (III) from aqueous solutions by
carboxy-methyl cellulose stabilized nano zero Valent Iron
Advisor: Dr.Hundessa Dessalegn
Semegn Mekonnen Tamirat
Development, Characterization and optimization of
sulphated fatliquor from neem (azadirachta indica) Seed oil
for crust leather process technology
Advisor: Dr.Shegaw Ahmed
Daniel Tasew Desalegn
Investigation of the physical properties and optimization of
the process parameters of the bio composite synthesized
from revycled polythylene tere phatalate (PET) and agave
sisalina (Sisal) plant fiber for house celling appliications
Advisor: Dr.Beteley T.

PhD in Food Engineering

Geberemedhin Gebremariam Gebremical

Effects of Multi-Hollow surface dielectric barrier discharges
atmospheric pressur cold plasma on the potential
decontamination of peanut (arachishypoga L) seeds
Advisor: Dr.Eng Shimelis Admassu

MSc in Food Engineering

Woldab Alemayehu Multiro

Quality evaluation of selected local and imported barley
malt for beer production
Advisor: Mr.Adamu Zegeye

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Shikur Wudu Hassen

Activation of Peanut shell using phosphoric acid for the
bleaching process of Niger seed oil
Advisor: Dr.Kumsa Delissa
Muluken Kebede Kassa
Evaluation of the pasting and rheological properties of
amaranthus (Genus amaranthus L) based composite flours
for production of gluten-free biscuits
Advisor: Dr.Shimelis Admassu
Muluken Zenebe Bolka
Effect of Coffee roasted technologies on bioactive
compounds and sensory quality coffee grown in Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Shimelis Admassu
Yemane Hailemariam Kahsu
Accelerated shelf life prediction and quallity
characterization of imported type and manufactured
biscuits in Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Shimelis Admassu
Iyob Deresa Tokon
Development of Anchote (Coccinia Abyssinica) based ready
to eat babyb food product
Advisor: Mr.Adam Zegeye
Shimels Wondimu Abebe
Development of Papaya-avocado fruit leather and the
influence of drying on the quality of the product
Advisor: Mr.Adam Zegeye
Esknder Mezgebu Engda
Development of edible packaging film from nigella sativa
seed extract and evaluation of its antimicrabial activties
against food-born pathogens
Advisor: Dr.Shimelis Admassu
Betelhem Debele Wako
The influence of processing on the reduction of bio active
compounds of quinoa (chenopodium quinoa, wild) seeds
Advisor: Dr.Shimelis Admassu

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Helen Berihu Asgedom

Enhancement of quality and storability of avocado (persea
Americana) fruit aloe vera gel and corn starch blend as
surface coating
Advisor: Mr.Adam Zegeye
Gelebo Rocho Garmo
Effect of Moringa (Moringa stenopetala) and rosemary
(Rosmarinus officinalis L.) leaf extracts on ground raw beef
quality and storage stability
Advisor: Dr.Kumsa Delessa
Jemal Yassin Yimer
Investigation of the effects of process parameters on
traditionally ermented beef sausage wakalim at (Argoba
and Hareri)
Advisor: Dr.Kumsa Delessa
Yidnekachew Hailu Tadesse
Quality improvement and shelf stability of beer by
controlled malt blending ratios with respect to malt protein
content
Advisor: Dr.Shimelis Admassu
Mekdelawit Mekonen Ababu
Decision Support system for detection of kidney
abnormalities in Abdominal computed tomography images
Advisor: Dr.Dawit Assefa

MSc Biochemical Engineering

Zeynu Shamil Awol

Identification and characterization of caffeine degrade
microbes for preparation of liquid bio-fertilizer from coffee
husk
Advisor: Prof.Eduardo Ojito
Tsegazeab Kassa Mumecha
Eggshell and membrance-based substrate for the
poduction, optimization and detergent compatibility of
alkaline protease enzyme
Advisor: Dr.Solomon Kiros

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Dessalegn Abit
Optimization of Drying parameters for moisture reduced
Teff Injera making using response surface methodology
Advisor: Prof.Eduardo Ojito
Piniel Belachew Hurrissa
Utilization of Coffee husk as a substrate for vinegar
production using a suitable microorganism
Advisor: Dr.Anuradha Jabessa
Fitsum Ashenafi Hailemariam
Treatment of wastewater effluent in wet processing of
coffee industry using anaerobic mixed culture
pseudomonas florescence and escherichia coli bacteria and
with gypsum: a case in Dilla, Ethiopia
Advisor: Prof.Eduardo Ojito
Berhe Tekle Adhanom
Process modeling simulation and technoeconomic analyses
of lignocellulosic bioethanol production from lignocellulose
biomass in Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Hundessa Dessalegn
Mulatu Betsegaw Mirkeno
Development and Mineral characterization of powder injera
Advisor: Prof.Eduardo Ojito

School of Civil Engineering

PhD in Hydraulic Engineering
GetnetKebedeDemeke
Enhancing the design of complex hydraulic structures
applying 3Dhydrodynamic modeling
Advisor: Dr.DerejeHailu

MSc in Hydraulic Engineering

Alemayehu Worku Gebiretsadik
Assessment of surface water potential to manage frequent
drought disaster
Advisor: Dr.Daniel F/Silassie

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Wondmagegn Admassu H/Meskel

Performance evaluation of Addis Ababa water supply
distribution network using hydraulic simulation (A case
study on Akaki subsystems)
Advisor: Mr.Mahlet Melaku
Asalf Shumete Eshete
Evaluate the effects of water shed characteristics of stream
flow, the case of Blue Nile river basin, beshilo watershed.
Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Yenesew Mengiste
Sora Denge Wariyo
Modelling the water balance, reservoir operation and
simulation analysis for cascaded Hydropower plants
Advisor: Dr.Dereje Hailu
Moges Aman Hagos
Risk Assessment model for pipe rehabilitation and
replacement in a water distribution system: case of gefersa
water supplay pipe
Advisor: Dr.Agizew Nigussie
Kaleab Negash Mandefro
Hydraulic network modelling of water distribution system of
Addis Ababa City (the case of Nifas silk sub-city, woreda
01)
Advisor: Dr.Yenesew Mengiste
Terefe Girma Desta
Assessing causes of highway drainage problems: (Case
study on legebar river bridge, Amhara Region, North shoa,
Sembo, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Yilma Seleshi
Habtamu Tamiru Dagne
Real-time flood forecasting using artificial neural networkd
(ANN) and flood inundation mapping
Advisor: Dr.Belete Berhanu
Seife Tadesse Megra
Investigation on the causes of failure of tana beles weir
Advisor: Dr.Yilma Seleshi

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Bilisumma Dirriba Olika

GIS based surface irrigation potential assessment (A case
study of upper didessa sub-basin)
Advisor: Dr.Fiseha Behulu
Webeshet Hailu Gashaw
Flood Damage Analysis using HEC-FDA software (In case of
upper Awash Sebeta-Awas Woreda)
Advisor: Dr.Daniel F/Silassie
Ashenafi sintayehu Bekele
Seepage analysis using geo-studio in case of ribb dam
Advisor: Dr.Assie Kemal
Firomsa Yadeta Geresu
Intensity duration frequency development case study Addis
Ababa
Advisor: Mr. Fitsum Teshome
Wendmagegnehu Taye Worku
Hydraulics performance of river crossing structure against
sediment aggradation and trash accumulation (the case of
Arsema bridge from German about to lebu mebrat haile)
Advisor: Dr.Yilma Sileshi
Mearg Belachew Mekuria
Improving uraban runoff drainage systems in shire
indaselassie town
Advisor: Dr.Daniel F/Silassie
Adugna Ejeta Beyena
Sustainable urban storm water management and drinage
system modelling in small urban catchment: case studyy of
sebeta town
Advisor: Dr.Geremew Sahilu
Henock Tefera Senbeto
Hydraulics performance of cross drainage structure againist
the efeect of sediment aggradation and trash accumulation
(the case of yeka abado conodominium culvert)
Advisor: Dr.Yenesew Mengistu
Lewam Abebe Delelegn
Improvement of canal alignment a case of Kuraz sugar
development project
Advisor: Dr.Daneal F/Silassie
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Girum Meteferia Affessa

Impact of land use land cover change on hydrology of
borkena watershed Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Yenesew Mengistu
Mandaferow Gemebo
Investigating the performance assessment and remedial
measures of bridge structure (case study on bilate River
Bridge)
Advisor: Dr.Yilma Sileshi
Wondimu Walie Yismaw
Spatial flash flood suceptibility prediction in Semi-arid Area
(Case study in Jigjiga Jerer Upstream Watershed Ethiopia)
Advisor: Dr.Fiseha Behulu
Tagese Kalsido Soche
Effect of Land Use and Land cover change on sediment
loading into lake Ziway, Ethiopia using SWAT model
Advisor: Dr.Belete Birhanu
Kiduse Teshome Bereda
Comparison and Evaluations of satellite-based rainfall
products for Hydrological modelling (Case of wabe
watershed, Ethiopia)
Advisor: Dr.Fiseha Behulu

MSc in Construction Engineering

Abayeneh Asfaw Kornema
An investigation to the causes, effects and methods of
minimizing delays in building construction projects in Addis
Ababa
Advisor: Dr. Abreham Assefa
Addishiwot Tadesse Hagos
Experience of output & performance based road
constracting system in developing countries and future
prospects in Ethiopia federal road construction
Advisor: Dr. Abreham Assefa

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Fahdi Abbas Abubeker

The effects of poor workmanship in the construction of
sub-city office buildings in Addis Ababa (A case study on
BC-I and GC-I contractors)
Advisor: Dr.Abraham Assefa
Yonatan Yeshibe Shifera
Problem and challenges of design and supervision service
fee: case study on select of public building construction
projects in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr.Abraham Assefa
Getish Lemma Worku
Study of partial replacement of sand with sawdust to
produce concrete
Advisor: Dr.Ephraim Senbeta
Michael Made Abeba
The potential of performance based contracting for ERA
road projects
Advisor: Dr. Alemayehu Ambo
Elias Nezif Abagojam
Assessement and standardization for bid evaluation process
of Ethiopian road authority road construction projects
Advisor: Dr. Abrham Assefa
Getaw Tessema Haileselassie
Study on current formwork practices and trends in Ethiopia
building construction industries: case of Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr. Abrham Assefa
Eyobed Miriye Tadesse
Evaluation of Financial performance and distress of
selected grade-one private building contractors
Advisor: Dr. Abraham Assefa
Abebe Jima Ourji
Study on the practice of price adjustment in the Ethiopian
Building Construction Sector
Advisor: Prof. Abebe Dinku
Seniya Eilas Usman
Investigating Public private partnership approach for Addis
Ababa housing construction projects
Advisor: Prof. Abebe Dinku
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Etsub Ketema Tadesse

Tower Crane Location optimization for high-rese Buildings
in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr. Abrham Assefa
Adiamseged Negussie Tebedge
Use of selected deposits of Ethiopia as standard sand in
testing compressive strength of hydraulic cement mortars
Advisor: Prof. Abebe Dinku
Moges Tibebeu Tekleyohannes
A case study on causes and impacts of cost overrun in
Ethiopia Federal Road Projects
Advisor: Dr. Wubishet Jekale
Kalkidan Fisseha Jima
Study on Management practice in selected Addis Ababa
10/90 and 20/80 Condominium Projects
Advisor: Prof. Abebe Dinku
Yohannes Kassa Kebertie
Study on Labour based Contracts in Ethiopian Construction
industry the case of BC3 and Above selected building
contractors Aroun Addis Ababa
Advisor: Prof. Abebe Dinku
Abel Kassa Reta
Assessment of the selection criteria for project delivery
methods in federal road construction projects
Advisor: Dr. Abrham Assefa
Muluken Melese Taye
A study on finacing housing construction in Ethiopia (the
case of selected commercial banks)
Advisor: Dr. Abrham Assefa
Cherenet Birmeka Anbese
Construction risks assessement and allocations practice in
Ethiopian federal road projects
Advisor: Prof. Abebe Dinku
Belachew Yilma Mohammed
Prefabrication construction as an alternative structural
frame construction method for 40/60 housing projects in
Addis Ababa- A case study on Megenagnea site
Advisor: Prof. Abebe Dinku
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Belete Habtie Melaku

Investigating the factors that affect the quality of river
sand in the outskirtts of woldia town
Advisor: Prof. Abebe Dinku
Tsegaye Dejene Belay
Study on heritage conservation challenges in emperor
yohannes iv place at Mekelle
Advisor: Prof. Abebe Dinku
Yared Beyene Ambay
Identification & comparative analysis of key parameters
influencing construction labour productivity of building
projects in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr.Abrham Assefa
Biruk Seyoum Tafesse
Challenges of Lower grade contractors in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr.Abrham Assefa
Ameneshewa Alemu Jemaneh
Modelling contractors Bid Markup Estimation for road
construction projects in Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Abrham Assefa

MSc in Geotechnical Engineering

Bizu Melesse Birru
Study on the Design mehods of wind turbine foundation (A
case of Adama I Wind Farm)
Advisor: Dr.Ing.Samuel Tadesse
Bililign Firdawek Kassaye
Stabilization of expansive subgrade soil using waste
ceramic powder
Advisor: Dr.Ing.Samuel Tadesse
Bewoket Mera Worku
Investigation of the causes of road failures: a case study
on Ambo Gedo road rehabilitation project
Advisor: Dr.Henock Fikire
Yonathan Alemu Yami
Parametric Study of pile reinforced slopes using limit
equilibrium method

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Advisor: Dr.Henock Fikire

Nebiyu Taye Zerafa
Foundation Recommendation of lightweight structures (a
case of legetafo Town)
Advisor: Dr.Henock Fikire
Sofonias Fresenbet Woldemicheal
Foundation construction on a very loose sand deposit
(Literature review and cost comparison of foundation for a
case of Ziway Town)
Advisor: Dr.Henock Fikire
Tesfaye Mebratu Belay
Relationship between plastic index and linear/volumetric
shrinkage limits (Case of tendaho road Project)
Advisor: Dr.Ing.Samuel Tadesse
Yonas Daba Debele
Evaluation of Geotechnical reports of buildings based on
EBCS-7 criteria
Advisor: Dr.Henock Fikire
Mahlet Abebe Ferede
Developing Correlations beteween CBR and soil index
properties in the case of Dessie-Kutaber-Tenta Junction
road project
Advisor: Dr.Ing.Samuel Tadesse
Gebreegziabher Gebretnsea Gebremariam
Developing a finite element computer code for the analysis
of rectangular raft foundations for a new two parameter
subgrrade model
Advisor: Dr. Asrat Worku
Fenta Nebiyou Mekonnen
Numerical investigation on the behavior of laterallyy loaded
pile embedded in layered soils of Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr.Henok Fikre
Bayissa Waltail Tufa
Analysis and Parametric study of load displacement
behavior of large group piles under lateral loading
Advisor: Dr.Henok Fikre

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Tewodros Kefyalew Lemma

Evaluation Behavior of Waffle Mat foundation on expansive
soil
Advisor: Dr.Henock Fikire
Girma Moges Teshager
A study on soil-Nailing as a deep excavation support in
railway track
Advisor:Dr.Tensay Gebremedhin
Sofonias Mekdememariam Awlachew
Comparison of direct and superposition methods of the
coupled horizontal and rocking vibration of block machin
foundations
Advisor:Dr.Asrat Worku
Ermias Lulu Tesfaye
The potential use of cinder as a sub-base material when
blended with fine-grained soil the case of durame intercity
road project
Advisor: Dr.Henock Fikire
Natnael Bekele Mathios
A study of Dynamic properties of soils found at yeka sub-
city (Area) of Addis Ababa
Advisor: Prof.Alemayehu Teferra
Tewodros Dugasa Gebre
Index and mechanical properties of collapsible soils (A case
Study on Ziway-Arsi Negele Highway project)
Advisor: Dr.Ing.Samuel Tadesse
Endalk Fentie Teshome
Study of the Physical characteristics of collapsible soils and
propose improving mechanisms (in Case of Turmi-Omo
roas project section)
Advisor: Dr.Ing.Samuel Tadesse
Munik abrar Awol
Optimization of retaining wall types for deep excavation of
Addis Ababa caly soil
Dr.Henok Fikre
Samuel Getiye Gonche
Performance of Energy pile foundation in Layered soils: the
case of United Bank Headquarter Building
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Advisor: Dr.Henok Fikre

MSc in Railway Systems Engineering

Mugyema Morris
Maintenance interval determination for diesel electric
locomotives; A case study of uganda railways corporation
Advisor: Dr.Yalemzewd Negash
Nahusenay Tesgera Gutema
Analysis of differential settlement of ballasted railway track
Advisor: Dr.Henok Fikre
Duncan Mwangi Muturi
A Study of crowding on light rail transit: a case study of
Addis Ababa light rail transit (AALRT
Advisor:Dr.Bikila Teklu
Niwamanya Johm Chrysostom
Operation and maintenance cost analysis of railway track
super structure of Addis Ababa light rail transit (AALRT)
Advisor: Dr.Abraham Assefa
Namayanja Zainah
The Effect of curved track on wheel flange thickness
reduction
Advisor:Dr.Celestin Nkundineza
Osbert Matsiko
Optimal Method of Generating power at the train roof top
for the auxiliary power supply system
Advisor:Dr.Celestin Nkundineza
Philomera Nakyanja
Train Brake pad wear analysis using finite element method:
Case study of Addis Ababa light rail transit
Advisor: Dr.Ing.Demiss Alemu
Sileamlak Ayenew Assefa
Fatigue Analysis of the railcar wheelset under different
loading and traction conditions. The case of AALRTS
Advisor:Dr.Celestin Nkundineza

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Turabimana Pacifique
Development of the on-board intelligent measurement
system of the railway vehicle wheel flange wear
Advisor: Dr.Celestin Nkundineza
Wassie Tesfaslassie Hagos
Modeling the optimal control of train dynamics on a curved
track
Advisor: Dr.Celestin Nkundineza
Zainah Namayanja
The Effect of curved track on wheel flange thickness
reduction
Advisor: Dr.Celestin Nkundineza
Aron Musoba
Decision Support sysem for maintenance strategy selection:
Case study of Addis Ababa light Rail Transit
Advisor:Dr.Celestin Nkundineza
Akello Fiona Mercy
Determining the optimum parameters of an energy
harvesting system using simulation
Advisor: Mr.Wondwosen Bogale
Atsedemariam Gebeyehu Agegnehu
Development of timetable using a communication based
train control in the case of Addis Ababa light rail transit
Advisor: Dr.Yalemzewd Negash
Brian Watuwa
Power reliability analysis of DC tractio power supply: A case
study of Addis Ababa light rail transit
Advisor: Dr.Getachew Biru
Morris Mugyema
Maintenance interval determaintion for diesel electric
locomotives: A case study of uganda railways corportion
Advisor: Dr.Yalemzewd Negash
Nahom Assefa Habteselassie
Performance of Investigation on AA-LRT Automatic Train
protection system
Advisor: Dr.Yalemzewd Negash

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Ndaviringive Gedeon
GSM-R-Radio Network planning and dimensioning for isaka-
Kigali railway line
Advisor: Dr.Yalemzewd Negash
Nizeyimana Jean Damour
Design of Automated railway level crossing system for
traffic railway management: case studyL AALRT
Advisor: Dr.Mengesha Mamo
Nkurunziza Jean Marie Vanney
Regenerative Braking energy recovery on light rail trains
with flywheels
Advisor: Dr.Mengesha Mamo
Nvambu Said Rajab
Application RAMS and life cycle cost analysis on
maintenance: A case of railway signalling systems
Advisor: Dr.Mengesha Mamo
Rahel Abera shigute
Mobile Enabled Passenger information system for AALRT
Advisor: Dr.Mesfin Kinfle
Stanley Andrew Mbewe
Availability and reliability improvement of signalling
equipment through remote condition monitoringpoint
machines
Advisor: Dr.Yalemzewd Negash
Zelalem simuye Fenta
Analysis of axle counter failure due to electromagnetic
interference at AALRT
Advisor: Dr.Yalemzewd Negash
Meaza Girma Entele
Identification of construction defects on AA-Djibouti
Railway track construction
Advisor: Mr.Mequanint Mulugeta
Tewelidebirihan Tikue Gebiremeskel
Assessment of Cost-benefit analysis of A.A. LRT project
Advisor: Dr.Atakilti Gideyelew

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Nigist Abera Gashaw

Evaluation the performance of railway ballast stablized with
different geosynthetic materials- a case of Addis Ababa
Djibouti railway track line
Advisor: Dr.Tensay Gebremedhin
Shambel Meressa Reda
Assessment of construction delay in tunels: A case study at
Awash-Weldiya Railway project
Advisor: Dr.Girmay Kahassay
Biniyam Ayele Dejene
Assessment of cost and time overrun in Addis Djibouti
Railway project
Advisor: Dr.Girmay Kahassay
Daniel Liyew Tarekegn
Fatigue crack growth analysis of light rail vehicle braking
disk under different breaking conditions including
emergency breaking
Advisor: Dr.Celestin Nkundineza
Kizanye Stella
Investigation of the wheel wears behavior subjected under
dry and wet loading condition: a case study of Addis Ababa
light rail transit
Advisor: Dr.Samuel Tesfaye
Mugula Julius
Experimental investigation of engineering properties of
Railway bituminous blanket modified with waste steel slag
Advisor: Dr.HenokFikre
Lucky UgochukwuAdoh
Numerical Analysis of Wear behavior of rail material: A case
study of Addis Ababa light rail transit
Advisor: Dr.Samuel Tesfaye

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MSc in Structural Engineering

Girma Kebede Dilgassa

Investigation of the potential use of wire mesh-epoxy
composite for flexural retrrofitting of reinforced concrete
beams
Advisor: Dr.Ing.Adil Zekaria
Wondmagegne Dagne Awol
Post tensioned concrete flat slab design for buildings,
construction practive and prospects in Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Abraham Gebre
Shewit Gebreselassie Hagos
Investigation of Behavior of Diagrid Structures
Advisor: Dr.Abraham Gebre
Segen Tsegai G/Michael
State-of the-art review of torsion design on reinforced
concrete beam
Advisor: Dr.Ing.Girma Zerayohannes
Abebe Balew Desta
Comparative Study of EBCS2-95, ACI318-11 and BS 8110-
97 to Design a reinforced concrete column
Advisor: Mr.Yisihak Gebre
Mesfin Belete Sisay
A study on mechanical properties of fiber reinforced
concreate beam mixed with metal by products
Advisor: Mr.Tadesse Chane
Temesgen Agadzu Mekonnen
Comparison of equivalent frame analysis result with finite
element analysis result for flat plate subjected to gravity an
lateral loads
Advisor: Dr.Esayas G/Yohannes
Abrha Gebregziabher Gebru
Seismic performance evaluation of steel frame buildings (a
case study on existence smart parking system in Addis
Ababa City)
Advisor: Dr.Abrham Gebre

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Ababi Mulugeta Biru

Cost Optimization of RC planar Frames on the basis of
direct displacement based seismic design methodology
Advisor: Dr.Bedilu Habte
Desalegn Bogale Tadess
Effect of Masonry Infill Material on Dynamic Characteristics
of Buildings
Advisor: Dr.Shifferaw Taye
Biruk Yemane Girma
Assessment of Current pactice on acceptance of concrete
compressive strength and Workability in Addis Abebe
Advisor: Dr.Esayas G/Yohannes
Biruk Kefelegn Tesfaye
Performance of reinforced concrete wall frame structures
subjected to high story eccentricity
Advisor: Dr.Girma Zerayohannes
Rahel Tesfaye Woyessa
Vulnerability Assessment and strengthemning of selected
building at Addis Ababa (Case study of G+4 school
building)
Advisor: Dr.Adil Zekaria
Lidya Fekadu Maru
Increasing Compressives strength property of bagasse ash
blended concrete by using Chemical Activator (NaSo4)
Advisor: Dr.Esayas G/Yohannes
Bereket Abebe Rikicha
A study on Mechanical properties of jute fiber reinforced
concrete beams
Advisor: Mr.Tadesse Chane
Kedru Shemsu Ahmed
Size Effect on Bond Strength of rinforced concrete member
Advisor: Dr.Esayas G/Yohannes
Natnael Beksissa Dandena
Compartive study on bond behaviour of Structural concrete
made of scoria Aggregates
Advisor: Dr.Girma Zerayohannes

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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Zewudu Minwuyelet Tegbar

Critical Buckling load and effective length of concrete filled
steel tube column (CFST)
Advisor: Dr.Bedilu Habte
Arom Berhanu Degaffa
The effect of metakaolin on the compressive strength of
recycled aggregate concrete
Advisor: Dr.Girma Zerayohannes
Kasahun Kifle Taye
Optimum Utilization of coal Ash in cement concrete
production
Advisor: Dr.Shifferaw Taye
Mulugeta Legesse Tesema
Experimental investigation on compression, tension and
flexual strength of jute fiber reinforced concrete
Advisor: Mr.Tadesse Chane
Anur Oumer Habib
Assessment of current Non-linear analysis models used in
earthquke engineering
Advisor: Dr.Adil Zekaria
Mubarek Mudesir Mohammed
Size effect on shear behavior of reinforced concrete beams
with shear reinforcement
Advisor: Dr.Adil Zekaria
Ermiyas Demisse Gudeta
Investigation of the static Modulus of elasticity of normal
and light weight concrete made with local coarse
Advisor: Dr.Girma Zerayohannes
Mekuriaw Mihrete Admass
Analysis of Steel Frmaes under seismic loads accounting for
imperfections
Advisor: Dr.Bedilu Habte
Abiy Ayenew Mekonnen
The effect of metakaolin on the compressive strength of
recycled aggregate concrete
Advisor: Dr.Adil Zekaria

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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Abdeta Kene Kiros

Effect of stiffnes of coupling beam on the behavior of
coupled shear wall
Advisor: Dr.Adil Zekaria
Betremariam Tesfaye Muche
Effect of load distribution on shear resistance of haunched
beam: Experimental study
Advisor: Dr.Girma Zerayohannes
Gizachew Aderaw Getahun
Parametric study on structural forces and moments of
elliptical shell roof
Advisor: Dr.Shifferaw Taye
Tizita Dabessa Diro
Parametric analysis of Membrane stresses in Elliptic
paraboloid shell roofs
Advisor: Dr.Abrham Gebre
Adam Aberra Challa
Effect of Rice Husk Ash Micro Silica on Compressive
strength of cement mortar
Advisor: Dr.Esayas G/Yohannes
Yohannes Tolera Legesse
Mechanically Stablized Earth Walls for support of Highway
Bridges. An attempt has been made for introduce the
mechanically stabilized earth wall.
Advisor: Dr.Abrham Gebre
Asseged Tesfaye Demissie
Effect of loss of bond on the shear behavior of short
reinforced concrete beam
Advisor: Dr.Esayas G/Yohannes
Bezawit Temesgen Aragaw
The influence of bond detarioration zone on tension
stiffening of flexural members on short term deflection
Advisor: Dr.Esayas G/Yohannes
Shimeles Yosef Abera
A case of using rebars coupler connection in Ethiopia
construction industry
Advisor: Mr.Tadesse Chane

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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Masresha Wersa Habte

The effect of foundation flexibility on reinforced concrete
building response using finite element method
Advisor: Dr.Abrham Gebre
Ibsa Nugusa Regasa
Parametric study of gabled hyperbolic paraboloid reinforced
concrete shell roof
Advisor: Dr.Shiferaw Taye
Dagim Sisay Gebreeyesus
Effect of Floor Diaphragm Flexibility in Tall Rectangular
reinforced concrete building
Advisor: Dr.Asnake Adamu
Yirga Terefe Keno
Experimental study into passive auto-tuning compound
pendulum Mass Damper
Advisor: Dr.Abrham Gebre
Abrham Biabel Kebede
Investigation of Potential use of Ferro Cement Jacketing for
strengthening of reinforced concrete column and
construction Methodology
Advisor: Dr.Shiferaw Taye
Misgana Berhanu Abebe
Study on Shear strength of concrete mixed with waste tires
steel wires
Advisor: Dr.Girma Zerayohannes
Minas Moges Ameneshewa
Effect of Diaphragm discontinuity in seismic response of
multi-storied reinforced concrete L-shape building
Advisor: Dr.Asnake Adamu
Lemlem Adefirs Atinafu
Investigation of the use of steel fibers for reinforced
concrete beam under cyclic loading
Advisor: Dr.Ing.Adil Zekaria
Pinel Getu Cherent
Parametric study of reinforced concrete deep beams with
rectangular web openings subjected to a monotonic loading
Advisor: Dr.Ing.Adil Zekaria

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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Mihret Melese Baruda

A study on EN 1998-1:2003 equivalent static torsional
provision for vertically regular muti-storey RC Buildings
Advisor: Dr.Ing.Adil Zekaria
Genet HailemichealOrdofa
Seismic risk evaluation of existing building
Advisor: Dr.Bedilu Habte
MSc in Road and transport Engineering
Yodit Dejene Legesse
Evaluation of the sustainability of urban mobility and traffic
growth in city of Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr.Bikila Teklu
Yemsrach Geremew Megersa
Study on pedestrian crossing behavior at signalized
intersection in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr.Bikila Teklu
Genet Bereda Endashaw
Assessment on the utilization of recycled hollow block as
asphalt mastic material
Advisor: Dr.Habtamu Melese
Mussie Lemma Wake
Developing strategies to use water hyacinths (EMBOCH) for
stabilization of expansive soils: a case study on source of
water hyacinth, lake Tana
Advisor: Dr.Alemayehu Ambo
Fikadu Alemu Wondimu
Partial Replacement of Cement with Bagasse Ash in Hoty
Mix Asphalt
Advisor: Dr.Habtamu Melese
Solomon Gebremariam Kahsay
Economic consequences of delay in road maintenance and
rehabilitation in Addis Ababa City
Advisor: Dr.Alemayehu Ambo
Mekdes Ewnetu Gezahegn
Travel time and reliability modelling at urban road
segments (The case study of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)
Advisor: Dr.Bikila Teklu
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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Michael Asseged Belay

Modelling the conflicts of crossing pedestrian with vehicles
in turning right at signalized intersections
Advisor: Dr.Bikila Teklu
Feleke Made Belayneh
Investigation of the effect of sugarcane bagasse on
marshal properties of hot mix asphalt mixture in improving
the rutting resistance
Advisor: Mr.Tewodros Nigatu
Abdulmelik Adem Hussien
Statistical analysis for ldentification of motor vehicle crash
black spots and low cost improvements (case of Addis
Ababa to Debre Berhan Road)
Advisor: Dr.Getu Segni
Tesfaye Abdissa Bulto
Analysis and Evaluation of urban road traffic noise pollution
in Addis Ababa city
Advisor: Dr.Getu Segni
Samuel Kifle Tilahun
Tunnel Road Design and Construction from Ethiopian
Topographic point of view
Advisor: Dr.Berhanu Abesha
Yisak Tesfay Weldabzgi
Budgeting a consturuction project
Advisor: Ato Tewdros Nigatu
Abel Wube Tariku
Effect of pumice as a partial replacement on the
performance of pervious cement concrete
Advisor: Dr.Esayas G/yohannes
Tegegn Mota Dadebo
Assessment of Motorcycle crashes in south Omo Zone,
Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Getu Segni
Tasebe Fisha Bezu
Utilization of reclaimed asphalt as an effective unbound
base course material, a case in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr.Alemayehu Ambo

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Yohannes Reta Abera

Effect of Breath alchol concentration on traffic accidents in
Addis Ababa
Advisor: Wro.Mahlet Demere
Tewodros Tsegaye Woldesenbet
Assessment of pedestrians Road crossing behavior on
selected road segments in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr.Bikila Teklu
Dessalegn Alemu Bekele
Investigating the start-up lost time for selected signalized
intersections of Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr.Bikila Teklu
Lencho Kebede Muleta
Quanitifying Air Pollution of Road Transport in Addis Ababa
City
Advisor: Dr.Getu Segni
Kefyalew Tadele Andargie
Analysis of Traffic congestion and its economic cost in
Addis Ababa Case of Meskel square to Kality interchange
Advisor: Dr.Bikila Teklu
Tolessa Gudeta Bedada
Assessment of driverrs comprehension of traffic control
devices (the case of Addis Ababa)
Advisor: Dr.Bikila Teklu
Melkte Abye Negede
Road Traffic crashes affecting factors & severity analysis in
Addis Ababa by using analytic hierarchy process: Case of
Nifas-Silk Lafto sub city
Atakiliti Gedeyelew
Deriving Pavement condition index from international
roughness index case study in Entoto-Kusquam Road
Advisor: Ato Tewdros Nigatu
Nuhamin Demeke Zewde
Improving solid waste logistics systems of Addis AbabaL
the case of bole sub city
Advisor: Prof.Girma Gebresenbet

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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Meaza Girma Demissa

Speed hump effect on pavement condition (Addis Ababa
City Road Case Study)
Advisor: Dr.Ephrem Taddese
Yared Abraha Mesele
Assessing the Effect of Digital countdowns at signalized
intersections in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr.Bikila Teklu
Tariku Habtamu Biresaw
Assessment of road asset management practice in Ethiopia
(a case study on Addis Ababa city roads Authority)
Advisor: Dr.Girmay Kahasay
Tamrat Keweti Gidirsa
Evaluation of asphalt road pavement containing recycled
asphalt pavement as a partial material in asphalt binder
course mix in laboratory
Advisor: Dr.Alemayehu Ambo
Elias Leta Dabalo
Investigation of Hot spot location and excessive speeding
in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Getu Segni
Eishaday Alemayehu Tekele
Assessing the effect of light rail transit in travel corridor
congestion (A case study on Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, North-
South Corridor)
Advisor: Dr.Bikila Teklu
Mizan Tekle Mengesha
Laboratory Evaluation of Moisture damage in Asphalt Mix
Advisor: Dr.Habtamu Melesse
Tedros Meles Abrha
Utilazation and Laboratory evaluation of mixes containing
reclaimed asphalt pavaement
Advisor: Dr.Habtamu Melesse
Abel Michael Betru
Analysis of freight delay on boarder control stations (a case
study on Galafi control station)
Advisor: Dr.Girma G/senbet

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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Ararsa Bekele Debeli

Capacity and passenger car unit estimation for
hetrogeneous traffic stream of trunk roads
Advisor: Dr.Getu Segni

MSc in Water Supply and Environmental

Engineering

Tesfakiros Atsbha Berhe

Impacts of land use on surface water quantity and quality
(Case of Akaki Catchment, Ethiopia)
Advisor: Dr.Agizew Niguse
Gizalem Derege Taye
Recycling of waste plastic to use as asphalt road binder
Advisor: Dr.Alemtsehay Gebremeskel
Kumlachew Dakito Gucheto
Assessment of masha town water supplay service provision
limitations and its effects in order to distinguish ways to
enhance the service level
Advisor: Dr.Fiseha Behulu
Chirotaw Teshome Abayneh
Rainwater Harvesting Importance and competence case
study of siyadebirna wayu woreda
Advisor: Dr.Ing.Mebruk Mohammed
Biruktawit G/Meskel Challa
Greywater Treatment Banana Peel Biochar and sand
filtration
Advisor: Dr.Agizew Niguse
Epharata Tewhibo Mihert
Recovery on Nitrogen and phosphorus from source
separated urine using biochat
Advisor: Dr.Agizew Niguse
Azeb Wujira Sifir
Recovery of phorous and nitrogen from domestic
wastewater through struvite precipation using conical
fluidized bed reactor
Advisor: Dr.Agizew Niguse

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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Dayessa Leta Merga

Assessment of the Water Distribution Network of Adama
City Water Supply system
Advisor: Dr.Fiseha Behulu
Ejigayehu Endrias Mengesha
Urbanization Impact assessment on stormwater drainage
performance of sebeta town
Advisor: Dr.Fiseha Behulu

MSc in Geodesy & Geomatics Engineering

Wossila Nassir Abdela

Structural Deformation Monitoring urban area using in SAR
Advisor: Dr.Tulu Besha
Sisay Hailu Rona
3D Cadastre Modelling: Case Study of Adama Town
Advisor: Mr.Andinet Ashagire
Alem Seid Shafi
Validation of EGM-08 using GPS/leveling in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr.Tulu Besha
Sisay Walelign Dagnechew
Horizontal Positional accuracy assessment of an
orthophoto: A case study of Addis Ababa City
Advisor: Dr.Tulu Besha
Efrem Alebachew Asfaw
GIS Based road traffic accident blackspot sites assessment:
a case study of Kirkos sub-city, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Berhan Gessese
Nurilign Kelkay Hunegnaw
Establishing a correlation between dynamic cone
penetrometer index and ultimate bearing capacity of silty
gravely sand soil found in metahara
Advisor: Dr.Henok Fikre
Tamiru Tolcha Bekele
Groundwater potential zone delineation using remote
sensing techniques in sululta and surrounding
Advisor: Dr.Daniel Alemayehu

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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Tamerat Sema Muleta

GIS and remote sensing-based assessment of land use land
cover change and impact on soil erosion
Advisor: Dr.Daniel Alemayehu
Seifu Woldemichael Busho
Applying 3D eco-routing model to reduce environmental
footprint of road transport in Addis Ababa City
Advisor: Dr.Daniel Alemayehu
Lencho Amanu Hunduma
Modelling Spatio-temporal urban land use land cover
changes: A case of Burayu Town using remote sensing and
GIS Technique
Advisor: Dr.Daniel Alemayehu
Lachisa Busha Hinkosa
Landslide Hazard Mapping using GIS and remote sensing
techniques: The case of Jimma Geneti
Advisor: Dr.Daniel Alemayehu
Abubeker Mohammed Hassen
Determination of parameters of datum transformation
between WGS 84 and Adindan-Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Tulu Besha

School of Electrical and Computer Engineering

MSc in Control Engineering
Alemie Assefa Eneyew
N.N. based direct model reference adaptive control
technique for improving tracking performance in nonlinear
systems
Advisor: Dr.Deareje Shiferaw
Eyob Dagne Taye
High gain hybrid MRAC for stabilizing high frequency
oscillation in unmodeled dynamics
Advisor: Dr.Dereje Shiferaw
Sabizer Birihanu Gebereabe
Vision Based robot control using machine learning
Advisor: Dr.Dereje Shiferaw

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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Kirubel Rorisa Seifu

Investigation of saturation effect in induction machine
parameter using labView compact rio
Advisor: Dr.Mengesha Mano
Abera Assebe Fufa
Hybrid fuzzy-PI speed control of five phase induction motor
vector control
Advisor: Dr.Mengesha Mano
Fekade Yehualawork Gebresilassia
Study and design of solar and Micro- Hydro Hybrid system
for rural area of Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Mengesha Mano
Zebene Girma Aklilu
Design and simulation of adaptive backstepping control for
variable speed wind turbine
Advisor: Dr.Dereje Shiferaw
Daniel Abebe Beyene
Design and Implementation of feedback linearization based
adaptive stabilizing controller coupled with fuzzy logic
swing-up for pendulum on a cart
Advisor: Dr.Dereje Shiferaw
Abibual abate Mtaw
Optimal controller design for wind turbine system using
dynamic programming
Advisor: Dr.Dereje Shiferaw
Awole Hussen Muhiye
Comparative analysis of PID and Fuzzy logic controller for
induction motor speed control
Advisor: Dr.Dereje Shiferaw
Addisalem Hailegnaw Belay
Design of Integrated Gudidance and Control for a Missile
using sliding Mode Control Technique
Advisor: Dr.Dereje Shiferaw
Wondimagegn Minda Wolde
Grid connection and synchronization inverter control for
solar power system using syynchronously rotationg
reference frame
Advisor: Dr.Mengesha Mano
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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

MSc in Power Engineering

Fraw Nugusse Hagos
Energy auditing and assessment of power quality problem
in industries (Case study of almeda textile factory)
Advisor: Dr.Getachew Bekele
Worku Abera Yami
Transmission Line loss minimization and improvement of
voltage profile using unified power flow controller
Advisor: Dr.Mengesha Mamo
Abrehet Gaim Kahsay
Fasibility Study of an off-grid PV/wind/Generetor Hybrid
system for remot mobile station (Case study: Hadnet
Mobile base station)
Advisor: Dr.Getachew Bekele
Bahru Oljira Debel
Energy conservation and Efficiency improvement in sugar
factories case study: Fincha Suger factory
Advisor: Dr.Getachew Bekele
Temesgen Taye Birhanu
Improvement of Distribution feeder loss and voltage profile
(case study: Bella Substation Distribution Feeder)
Advisor: Dr.Getachew Biru
Girma Zeleke Negash
Iong term load forecasting & transmission system
expansion planning (Case study: Central and southern
region of Ethiopian Electric Power)
Advisor: Prof.N.P Singh
Alembrhan Mekonen Gebressiassie
Network reconfiguration in dist.system with the presence of
DG
Advisor: Dr.Getachw Bekele
Dagim Dessalegn Garedew
studies on blackout problems of Ethiopian National Grid
and its mitigation techniques using adaptive under
frequency load shedding scheme
Advisor: Dr.Prof.N.P Singh

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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Gebrekrstos Abraha Tesfay

Integration of distribution network expansion planning with
distributed generation a case study at Adwa substation
Advisor: Dr.Getachew Bekele

PhD in Computer Engineering

Bisrat Derebssa Dufera
The use of High-Order sparse linear prediction for the
restoration of archived audio
Advisor: Prof. toon van waterschoot & Prof Koen

MSc in Computer Engineering

Yosef Arega Bedada

Trend Detection and Senitiment anaylsis in Amharic social
Advisor: Mr.Menore Tekeba
Selomie Kindu Ejigu
Skin Lesion Segmentation using depp learning algorithm
and level set method
Advisor: Mr.Menore Tekeba
Endrias Haile Gebrehiwot
Plant Disease detection and classification using artificial
neural network
Advisor: Dr.Getachew Alemu
Petros Belachew Guyita
Performance Enhancement of Floodlight Software Defined
Betworking controller usiing workload adaptive packet
batching
Advisor: Dr.Yihenew Wondie
Kindalem Sirak Kibret
White Blood Cell classification using neural network
approach
Advisor: Dr.Getachew Alemu
Nebyue Awoke Abate
Classification of Candidate Pulmonary Nodes Segmented
from CT Image by using CNN
Advisor: Mr.Menore Tekeba
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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Amanuel Tesfaye Weldeyes

Selective feature basis Network intrusion detection using
catboost
Advisor: MR.Yonas Yehualeshet
Habtamu Yetwale Dememew
Pulmnary Nodule Segmentation in Lung CT image
Advisor: Mr.MenoreTekeba

MSc in Communication Engineering

Fikreaddis Tazeb Demewoze

Comparative performance analysis of modulation formats
for 5G wireless system
Advisor: Dr.Dereje Hailemariam
Selamawit Engliz Biyan
Big data analytics for prediction of mobile users movement
using neural networks
Advisor: Dr.Yihenew Wondie
Tesfay Gebrekirstos Hailu
Geez character recognition using deep convolutional Neural
Network
Advisor: Dr.Ephrem Teshale
Kefelegn Reta Tadesse
Green Cellular Network Via radio access Network mode
switching algorithm on 3G for the case of Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr.Dereje Hailemariam
Zenebe Degafe Tenna
Performance comparison of coplanar/Mico strip antenna for
X-band, S-band and C-band Applications using coplanar
waveguide (CPW) feed technique
Advisor: Prof.Mohammed Abdo
Naol Worku Gudeta
Sub Array processing techniques for detection of
subsurface buried utilities
Advisor: Dr.Ephrem Teshale

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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Haftom Gebreslassie Gebregewergs

Planning and Analysis of Energy efficient Multi-RAT
Networks: the case of Addis Ababa City
Advisor: Dr.Yihenaw Wondie
Rediet Million Moges
Perceptual Objective audio quality assessment using
computational auditory model (POAQ-CAM)
Advisor: Dr.Dereje Hailemariam

MSc in Railway Engineering

Destaw Addisu Bimrew

Reliability analysis of AALRT traction power supply system
Advisor: Dr.Mengesha Mamo
Surafiel Tefera Atnafu
Reliabilty and Maintain Ability Assessment of Railway
signaling system: A case studdy of Addis Ababa light
Railway Transit
Advisor: Dr.Yalemzewd Negash
Yosef Berhan Jember
Study of Train Overloading and its impact on the traction
motors: Case of AA-LRTN-S line
Advisor: Dr.Getachew Biru
Genet Belay Ali
Investigation of common section interlocking system for
Addis Ababa light rail transit
Advisor: Dr.Yalemzewd Negash
Tadele Lijalem yirisaw
Power quality problem investigation and mitigation for
lebu-adama AC Electrified railway line
Advisor: Dr.Mengesha Mamo
Girmay Abadi Kidanu
On Board Energy storage system for AALRT in energy
efficiency improvement
Advisor: Dr.Getachew Biru

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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Lenonard Ndibeshye
Application of Energy storage system for Electric Railwas :
case study of AALRT
Advisor: Dr.Getachew Biru
Tesfaye Meberate Anteneh
Design and Implementation of Direct torque conrol of three
phase inducation Motor Drive based on DSP
Advisor: Dr.Mengesha Mamo
Solomon Baye Ayalew
Non-linear adaptive artificial neural network control of
municipal wastewater treatment plants
Advisor: Dr.Dereje Shiferaw
Kefyalew Biru Flatie
Optimization of LTE network for Addis Ababa light Railway
Advisor: Dr.Beneyam Berhanu
Renda Mohammedjuhar Abdella
Generation of power by using the wind energy created by
fast moving train the case of future Ethio-Dijibouti Railway
Advisor: Dr.Mengesha Mamo
Edom Tsegaye Desta
Wireless sensor network design for the signaling system of
ethio-djibouti railway line
Advisor: Dr.Yalemzewd Negash
Temesgen Getnet Fenta
Artificial Neural Network based cryptography for secure
operation of Ethio-Djibout Railway using Wireless Sensor
Netwoks
Advisor: Dr.Yalemzewd Negash
Chalachew Berihun Teshale
Road traffic congestion estimation using 3G handover data:
for the case of Addis Ababa
Advisor: Mr.Mesfin Kilfle
Kajubu John
Investigation on the effect of the internet of things (loT) to
improve traction safety
Advisor: Dr.Mengesha Mamo

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MSc in Telecommunication Engineering

Addisu Shifara Fite

QoE Assessment model for Addis Ababa LTE video
streaming service using machine learning techniques
Advisor: Dr.Yihenew Wondie
Tesfaye Fetetne Adane
Root cause analysis of base station outage using bayesian
Network for Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr.Beneyam Berhanu
Abdulkerim Seid Ali
Quality of Service Assessment on Fixed-Wireless Broadband
internet service the case of ethiotelecom
Advisor: Dr.Yalemzewd Negash
Bexuayehu Zerihun Gebito
Performance Analysis of Spectrum Scenarios for outdoor
LTE Small cell planning: the case of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Beneyam Berhanu
Samuel Demeke Nsrane
Congestion Mangement via dynamic pricing scheme for
vouce service: The case of ethio telecom
Advisor: Dr.Dereje Hailemariam
Geleta Abdissa Wayesa
UMTS Network Coverage Hole detection using decision tree
classifier Machine learning approach
Advisor: Dr.Dereje Hailemariam
Teweldebrhan Mezgebo Kebedew
Anomaly Detection of Lte cells using Knn algorithms
Advisor: Dr.Beneyam Berhanu
Tabor Birru Begna
Capacity Enhanced-Energy Efficient Base station
Deployment using genetic Algirithm
Advisor: Dr.Yihenew Wondie
Nigussie Beyene Haile
Optimization of soft Handover for Addis Ababa UMTS radio
access Network
Advisor: Dr.Beneyam Berhanu

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Kedir Yassin Abdulrahman

QoS Performance Evaluation of RWA Algorithms under
different resilience Mechnisms: in the case of Ethio-
Telecom Bakbone Networks under
Advisor: Dr.Yalemzewd Negash
Habtamu Abayneh Bahiru
Optimal multi-objective capacity enhancement and energy
efficient hetnet planning and deployment approach the
case of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Dereje Hailemariam
Dereje Solomon Tibebu
QoE Model for Addis Ababa LTE web browsing service
using neural network Approach
Advisor: Dr.Yihenew Wondie
Aysheshim Demilie Chekol
Data-Driven QoE Model for Addis Ababa LTE video
streaming using fuzzy logic inference system
Advisor: Dr.Yihenew Wondie
Addis Ebba Bekila
Techno-Economic Investigation of street furniture usage for
outdoor small cell planning: the case of Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Beneyam Berhanu
Abebe Kassie Alemu
Users throughput enhancement of LTE network using
carrier aggregation for Addis Ababa
Advisor: Dr.Yihenew Wondie
Begameder Tamene Getu
Video streaming datta traffic prediction by using long short
term memory (LSTM) model: in the case of UMTS. Network
in Addis Ababa
Advisor: Mr.Mesfin Kilfle
Elizabet Kebede Admassu
Spatiotemporal Modeling of short Message Service Traffice
distribution
Advisor: Dr.Dereje Hailemariam

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Aklilu Bisrat Deresse

Detecting cell outage by applying density based anomaly
detection algorithm using machine learning technique: the
case of ethio telecom umts network
Advisor: Dr.Dereje Hailemariam
Shemelis Tadesse Shifraw
Statistical modeliing of internet traffic flow length and flow
size
Advisor: Dr.Dereje Hailemariam
Berta Etefa Tiba
NARX-based locally distributed web-servers load prediction:
the case of ethio telecom
Advisor: Mr.Mesfin Kilfle
Woinshet Taddele Ejugu
Spatial and temporal traffic distribution modeling using
statistical techniquesL the case of UMTS network in Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Dereje Hailemariam
Getachew Challa Gemtessa
Performance Analysis of profile based paging for Addis
Ababa UMTS Network
Advisor: Dr.Beneyam Berhanu
Demisse Hailemariam Astatick
Spatiotemporal mobile data traffic prediction using
convolutional long short-term memory: the case of Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Dereje Hailemariam
Yared Hawulte Kebede
Hybrid Approach to Detect Fault Caused KPIs anomaly in
UMTS cells
Advisor: Dr.Surafel Lemma
Zelealem Fitiwe Gebremariam
Quality of experience evaluation for smartphon video
streaming over 3G networks: in the case of Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia
Advisor: Mr.Mesfin Kilfle

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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Digis Weldu Weldearegay

Machine learning based QoE estimation models for video
streaming over umts network
Advisor: Dr.Yihenew Wondie
Wallelign Asfaw Mammo
Evaluation of QoE for Fixed-wire-line broadband data
service in the case of Addis Ababa Enterprise customers
Advisor: Mr.Mesfin Kilfle
Menbere Asfaw Feleke
Quality of Experience mpdel for Addis Ababa voice service
using adaptive neuro fuzzy inference approach
Advisor: Dr.Yihenew Wondie
Kiflemariam Mehari Gebremedhin
Predicting Termination of Mobile Subscribers using
classification algorithms
Advisor: Dr.Beneyam Berhanu
Demelash Biru Zewde
Usage Based clustering of customers for mobile service
packaging
Advisor: Dr.Beneyam Berhanu
Ammanuel shawel Bamnew
Analysis of availability using virtural machine placement
algorithms for cloud Iaas
Mr.Mesfin Kilfle
Dessie Teka Hibdie
Two-Step Ahead prediction for elastic cloud control system
Advisor: Dr.Surafel Lemma
Chalachew Berihun Teshale
Road traffic congestion estimation using 3G handover data:
for the case of Addis Ababa
Advisor: Mr.Mesfin Kilfle
Yosef Mekonen Weldegiorgis
Outdoor Propagation pathloss model for UMTS networks
using feedforwardbackpropagation Neural Network Case of
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Yalemzewd Negash

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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Surafel Fikre Afework

Performance evaluation of supervised Machine learning
algorithms to detect IP spoofing attack: the case of Ethio
telecom LTE network
Advisor: Dr.Yalemzewd Negash
NetsanetFekaduWoldegiorgis
Dual Band UMTS network energy saving using base station
sleeping mode: the case of ethio telecom
Advisor: Dr.Murad Ridwan
MunirAhmednur Ahmed
Comparative analysis of LOS-MIMO and millimeterwave
band for microwave link capacity enhancement: The case
of Ethiop thelecom
Advisor: Dr.Ephrem Teshale
MulugetaMihretAyele
Optimized backhaul planning for the case of small cell
deployment in Addis Ababa region of ethio telecom
Advisor: Dr.Ephrem Tesha
BancheamlakBebretsadikTilahun
Analysis and prediction of mobile application usage based
on location in case of ethio telecom
Advisor: Dr.Surafel Lemma
AselefTekaKebede
Optimized line amplifier placement for energy saving: a
case staudy of ethio telecom optical backbone network
Advisor: Dr.Yalemzewd Negash
AbebeKelemeworkBihon
Comparsion of su[ervised machine learning algorithms on
detection of signalling dos attack to the 3G (UMTS) mobile
network in the case of ethio telecom
Advisor: Dr.Yalemzewd Negash
WassihunBeyene W/mariam
Performance evaluation of machine learning algorithms for
detection of SYN flood attack: the case of ethio telecom
Advisor: Dr.Yalemzewd Negash
Tajudin Mohammed Ahmed
Customers segmentation for progitability enhancement
using data mining technique: the case of ethio telecom
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Advisor: Dr.Ephrem Teshale

Solomon TikuDesta
Performance predictive model of ESB as service integration
grows The case of ethio telecom
Advisor: Mr.Mesfin Kilfle
Samuel Getachew Demeke
Customer perception and responsiveness behavior study on
bulk advertisements for targe customer
Advisor: Dr.Ephrem Teshale
Kibrab Alemayehu Redae
Analysing impact of segment routing MPLS on Qos
Advisor: Dr.Yalemzewd Negash
Getachew Gemechu Kitaba
Performance comparison of classifiers for prospective
buyers identification in ethio telecom mobile cross selling
market
Advisor: Dr.Ephrem Teshale
Fitsum Tesfaye Diribassa
Near-Real time SIM box fraud detaction using machine
learning in the case of ethio telecom
Advisor: Dr.Ephrem Teshale
Derebe Tekest Birhanu
A comparative anaysis of machine learning algorithms for
subscription fraud detection the case of ethio telecom
Advisor: Dr.Ephrem Teshale
Bishaw Yadessa Urga
Market segmentation of mobile internet customers using
clustering algorithms: the case of ethio telecom
Advisor: Dr.Ephrem Teshale
Tewodros Kibatu Shumet
Recurrent Neural Network based Base transceiver station
power system failure prediction
Advisor: Dr.Dereje Hailemariam
Zeneb Kassaw Knidie
Converage prediction based on spatial interpolation
techniques: the case of Umts network in Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Yihenew Wondie
Office of Graduate Programs 318
Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

MSc in Energy Tecnology Engineering

Sofiya Hussein Arshi

Analysis and performance simulation of solar powered
water pumping system: case study in Jigjiga
Advisor: Dr.Yilma Tadesse
Hosaena Alemayehu Ketero
Comparative Experimental Investigation beteween
parabolic Dish and flat plate collector based solar dryer for
faw dust briquette production
Advisor: Dr.Solomon Tesfamariam

Center of Biomedical Engineering

MSc in Instrumentation and Imaging

Mekdes Seyoum Abebe

S-transform Based detection and classification of breast
cancer
Advisor: Dr.Dawit Assefa Haile
Selam Belachew Tegegn
Mhealth Platform Design for Metarnal and Child Health
Promotion
Advisor: Dr.Masreshaw Demelash
Abebe Belachew Mekonnen
Color Medical image edge detection based on higher
dimensional fourier transforms applied in diabetic
rethinopathy studies
Advisor: Dr.Dawit Assefa Haile

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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

School of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

PhD in Industrial Engineering

Alie Wube Dametew

Basic Metal Industry integeration in to global supply chains
(Case of Ethiopian Basic Metal Industries)
Advisor: Dr. Abrham Dbebe

MSc in Railway Engineering

Natinael Mitiku Alemu

The influence of non uniform train speed distribution in
curves and straignt line on rail corrugation of train railway
vehicle
Advisor: Mr.Habtamu Tkubet
Tesfaye Atalay Muluye
Shape Optimization of AAlRT Wheel profile
Advisor: Mr.Tsegaye Feleke
Ehetaferahu Berhanu W/tensaye
Overall Effect on the life cycle of carbody steel structure for
AALRT Trains
Advisor: Mr.Tolossa Deberie
Gemechu Dugassa Terefe
Fatigue Failure Analysis on Curved Rail of AALRT
Advisor: Dr.Daniel Tilahun
Yabetse Medaicho Tantu
Analyzing the influence of materical property of Railway
Wheel steel under high temperature on AAlRT
Advisor: Mr.Habtamu Tkubet

MSc in Industrial Engineering

Andinet Ayele Mitiku

Integrating traguchi and response surface methodology for
process parameter optimization of extrustion process

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Advisor: Dr.Eshetie Berhan

Fitsum Legese Belay
Impact of Ergonomics in work place design on productivity
Advisor: Dr.Kassu Jilcha
Ibrahim Bedane Wako
Lean principles in the service organization with focus on
Ethiopian health care facilitites
Advisor: Dr.Tafesse G/senbet
Girma Telila Jiru
Development of service quality assessment and
improvement approach of a motor insurance company in
Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Ameha Mulugeta
Masresha Tasew Habtamu
Supply chain integration in SMWEs
Advisor: Dr.Gulelat Gatew
Yonatan leykun Birhanu
Building construction occuppational health and safety
assessment: acase of condominium site projects in Addis
Ababa
Advisor: Dr.Eshetie Berhan
Yemisrach Belay Teshome
Improving clinker production coal utilization using six sigma
methodology in mugher cement factory
Advisor: Dr.Ameha Mulugeta
Elisabet Nigussie Zewdu
Enhancing maintenance performance of printing industry
through TPM concept: a case study on Berhanena selam
printing enterprise
Advisor: Dr. Ermias Tesfaye
Mahlet Zebenay Delele
Lean and six sigma integration to minimize defective
products in Ethiopia tannery industries: a case of Abysinia
Tannery
Advisor: Dr. Ameha Mulugeta
Henok Tamirat Ltebo
Productivity improvement of garment industry case study in
Yeka Sub city
Office of Graduate Programs 321
Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Advisor: Dr.Yitagesu Yilma

Elias Alemayehu Wakene
Efficiency improvement through lean Manufacturing
approach in Lifan Motors in Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr. Mengist H/Mariam
Sisay Negesse Sufa
Reverse logistic network design and analysis for e-waste
management system:- A case of Akaki computer
refarbishment and training center
Advisor: Dr.Kassahun Yimer
Lioul Mekonnen Agede
Developing a compititive supply chain practice model for
lebu industry zone by sharing knowledge from bole lemi
Industry Park
Advisor: Mr.Yared Lemma
Derebe Alehegn Aynalem
Status and prospects of knowledge and technology transfer
in bole lemi Industry Park
Advisor: Dr.Kassahun Yimer
Dobosha Abbeti Regassa
Analysis and Optimization of Passenger waiting time: Case
in Anbessa city bus
Advisor: Dr.Eshetie Berhan
Amaru Ayansa Nagera
Assessing Performance of National Quality Infrastructure on
cooking utensile products
Advisor: Dr.Birhanu Beshah
Thomas Mamo Birhanu
The impact of Financial Model on the quality of education
in Addis Ababa Tegbare-ID polytechnic Collage
Advisor: Dr.Birhanu Beshah
Zelalem Erresi Gelete
Optimization of inventory through an integrated system
approach for repairable spare parts
Advisor: Mr.Yared Lemma
Fitsum Abebe Tefera
Modeling & Optimization of Emergency department in Tikur
Anbessa Specialized Hospital
Office of Graduate Programs 322
Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Advisor: Dr.Kassahun Yimer

Tsinukal Bezabih Asega
Quality improvement of health care through lean six-sigma
a case of Yekatit 12 Hospital
Advisor: Dr.Ameha Mulugeta
Sisay Weheyage Lega
Improving A.A transport system bu using transport demand
management strategy
Dr.Birhanu Beshah
Zenun Dawd Abdurahman
Maintenance cost reduction strategies and Model
Development for Ethiopian Leather Industry: A case study
in Ethiopian Tannem share Company
Advisor: Dr.Gulelat Gatew
Ayantu Melkamu Biyena
Overall equipment effectiveness enhancement through
total productive maintenance A case of Mugher Cement
Factory
Advisor: Dr.Kassu Jilcha
Adem Tadesse Ahmed
Productivity improvefment in garment factory
Advisor: Dr.Ermial Tesfaye
Wubayehu Mamo Agonafir
Impact of Industrial occupational safety and health on
employee productivity: a case of Akaki Metal and
Engineering Industry
Advisor: Prof. Daniel Kitaw

PhD in Mechanical Design

Mulugeta Habtamariam Woldemariam

Expermental investigation of the influence of nanoclay on
interlaminar fracture characterization of GFRP and
intralaminar fracture characterization of semi SIMS & GMT
composite materials
Advisor: Prof. Giovanni Belingardi

Office of Graduate Programs 323

Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Geta Kidanemariam Gelaw

Design of threshing mechanism for teff (Eragrostistef
(Zucc) Trotter) on the basis of its engineering (Physical
&Machanical properties: therotical& experimental
investigations
Advisor: Dr. Daniel Tilahun

MSc in Mechanical Design

Tujuba Kebedee Geleshe

Intarlaminar characterization of GMT and SIMS composite
materials using fracture mechanics approach
Advisor: Dr.Tamrat Tesfaye
Alemseged Moreda Gemechu
Fracture behavior of bidirectional woven glass fiber
reinforced epoxy composite material with different fiber
orientation
Advisor: Dr.Daniel Tilalhun
Abera Hunde Aredo
Interlaminar Fracture characterization of CFRP composit
applied for bridge deck panels
Advisor: Dr.Daniel Tilahun
Sultan Abdela Buti
Development and characterization of nano-crystalline
cellulose reinforced bio-polymer from Ethiopia highland
bamboo
Advisor: Prof.Eyassu W/Senbet
Awet Gebretsadkan Brhane
Numerical Modeling of Mixed Mode suraface fracture of
carbonized fe-0.85M0-0.3C Steel subjected to rollong-
sliding contact
Advisor: Dr.Samuel Tesfaye
Tewodros Yibeltal Ferede
Design and Analysis of Lifting Mechanism on Wheelchair
seat to transfer to bed and car seat
Advisor: Mr.Mulugeta H/mariam

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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Teshome Meku Godie

Analysis of Wear resistance of whell-rail contact surface
material: in the case of Addis Ababa light rail transit
Advisor: Dr.Daniel Tilahun
Genetu Amare Dress
Experimental Investigation of Impact resistance behavior of
woven sisal fiber reinforced plastic composite
Advisor: Dr.Daniel Tilahun
Mulatu Achenef Eshete
Free Vibration analysis of open edge cracked glass fiber
reinforced polmer laminate
Advisor: Prof. Ermias G/Kidan
Dejenie Wletaw Kebede
Contact fatigue analysis of helical transmission gear using
finite element method with material property prediction by
artificial neural network model
Advisor: Dr.Daniel Tilahun
Getahun Derbie Zenebe
The effect of stiffener plate thickness on stress of truck
chassis using finite element method
Advisor: Dr.Daniel Tilahun

MSc in Mechanical Thermal

Bilisumma Yadessa Abalti

Design of Biodiesei Reactor Heated by steam from Jatropha
cake Boiler
Advisor: Dr.Ing Demiss Alemu
Alemayehu Worku Bekele
Experimental Analysis of Biogas compression and
purification using 10m3 biogas digester: a case study at
sidist kilo campus
Advisor: Dr.-Ing Wondowssen Bogale
Yenealem Abebe Mengistu
Modeling, Simulation and experimental study of continuous
wast tire pyrolysis plant
Advisor: Dr.-Ing Wondowssen Bogale

Office of Graduate Programs 325

Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Molla Tilahun Metaferia

Potential assessment and characterization of locally
available material for production of refrigerator body in
Ethiopia
Advisor: Dr.Yilma Tadess
Hana Tibebu Hagos
Effect of curtain wall selection on HVAC system energy
consumption and cost anaysis
Advisor: Dr-ing.Demiss Alemu

Energy Center

MSc in Energy Technology

Lami Tamene Beyanata

Energy Audit of Ambo Mineral Water Factory
Advisor: Dr.Edessa Dribssa

MSc in Material Engineering (Material)

Daniel Getachew Regassa

Synthesis of cetyltrimethylammonium chloride coated
diatomite ceramic membrane impregnated with Ti 02
nanoparticles for removal of hexavalen chromium
Advisor: Dr.Anteneh Marelign

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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Ethiopian Institute of Architecture

Building Construction and City
Development (EiABC)

PhD in Environmental Planning

Fikirte Demissie
Planning for area closure management and ecological
connectivity in Libokemekem District of the Lake Tana
watershed, South Gonder, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Kumelahew Yeshitela
Meskerem Zewdie
Drivers and impacts of urban landscape change in Addis
Ababa in the past three decades
Supervisor: Prof. Hailu Worku
Asfaw Mohammed
Modeling Urban Land Use and Environmental Dynamics:
Scrutinizing Approaches for Sustainable Urban Planning,
Management and Urban-Rural Synergy in Addis Ababa and
the Surrounding Oromia Special Zone
Supervisor: Prof. Hailu Worku
Abebe Tufa
Mapping land-use and land-cover dynamics and biodiversity
analysis as tools for Community-based ecotourism planning
of Lake Wanchi Watershed, Central Highlands of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Prof. Brook Mamaru &
Dr. Kumelachew Yeshitela

PhD in Urban and Regional Planning

Mesfin Aseffa
An Investigation of Community Participation in Integrated
Municipal Solid Waste Management System in
LagatafoLagadadhi Town, Oromia Regional State
Supervisor: Dr. Birhanu Girma

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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

MSc in Advanced Architectural Design

Kalkidan Debela
Productive Architecture: Architectural Solution for
Decentralized Solid Waste Management in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Fikresilassie Kassahun

MSc in Housing and Sustainable and

Development

Amanuel Alemu
Influence of Housing Density on Open Space Utilization:
The Case of CMC Apartments Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Elias Yitbark
BisratHadush
Inclusive Urbanism: Socioeconomic and Spatial Impacts of
Peri- Urban Intervention on Early Settlers of Adi-Dairo,
Mekelle City
Supervisor: YonasAlemayehu
Eden Dereje
Residential Density and Physical Transformation of Private
Housing Dominated Neighborhood: The Case of Tale-Jerba,
Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Elias Yitbark
Mihretab Gebretsadik
Characteristics, Transformation, and Climate
Responsiveness of the Traditional Buildings in Eastern
Tigray: The case of Hidmos at HadushHiwotKebele
Supervisor: YonasAlemayehu
Misrak Zeray
Residential Density and Land Use Mix of Condominium
Housing: The Case of Jemo – 1 Condominium
Supervisor: Dr. Elias Yitbark
Robel Yeshiwas
Noise Pollution and Its Impact on the Residents of Lideta
Condominium Site, Addis Ababa
Supervisor: YonasAlemayehu
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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

MSc in Urban Design and Development

Daba Fufa
Developing a thermal comfort Zone chart for different
climatic zones of Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Tibebu Assefa
KifleTadesse
Investigation of Thermal comfort and passive cooling
system for Shewa Robit town
Supervisor: Dr. Tibebu Assefa

MSc in Urban Conservation and Architectural

Heritage

G/mariam Anania
A study of the conservation status of Abreha we Atsbeha
Rock-hewn church, Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Supervisor: Fasil Ghiorgis

MSc in Architectural Engineering

Fillimona Regassa
Partial Replacement of Cement with Sugar Bagasse Ash for
Stabilized Earth Construction System
Supervisor: Dr. Kassahun Admassu
Gelila Tesfaye
Grey Water reuse and management for urban renewal
areas: The case of Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Tesfaye Hailu

MSc in Landscape Architecture

Kalkidan Wondaferaw
Accessibility Assessment and Improvement of Recreational
Parks in Addis Ababa for People with Disabilities: The Case
of Mobility and Visually Impaired People
Supervisor: Aziza Abdulfeta
Office of Graduate Programs 329
Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Ekram Mohammed
Outdoor Environment Assessment of Kindergarten School
Yards in Addis Ababa: The Case of March 8 KG St. Anna
KG, and Prestigious Youth Academy
Supervisor: Aziza Abdulfeta

MSc in Urban Planning

GirmaButta
The Challenges of Urbanization on Land Development and
Management Systems: The Case of Sabbata City
Supervisor: Dr. Birhanu Girma
NardosAbebe
Pedestrian Safety, Comfort and Convenience: The Case of
Addis Ababa Sidewalks
Supervisor: Dr. Berhanu Woldetinsae

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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Ethiopian Institute of Water Resources

(EiWR)

PhD in Water Resources Engineering and

Management (WREM)

Specialization in Surface Water Management

(SWM)

Achenafi Teklay Gebresilassie

Modeling the Impact of Climate and Land Use Land Cover
Change on Hydrological Responses in Lake Tana Basin,
Ethiopia
Main Advisor: Dr. Dereje H. Asfaw
Co-Advisors: Dr. Yihun T. Dile, Dr. Haimanote K. Bayabil
Amanuel Abate Ararssa
Sustainable use of irrigation water, water footprint and
virtual water in advancing transboundary water policy in
the Nile Basin countries
Main Advisor: Prof. Mesfin M. Mekonnen
Co-Advisors: Dr. Worku L. Mulat,
Dr. Azage G. Gebremariam
Hagos Gebresillasie Gebru
Spectral Unmixing- and Integrated Hydrologic Model for
Sediment Estimation, Evaluation of Climate Change Impact
and Management Types: the Case of the Upper Tekeze
River Basin, Ethiopia
Main Advisor: Prof. Assefa M. Melesse
Co-Advisors: Prof. Prof. Kiven Bishop
Dr. Azage G. Gebremariam
Yonas Girma Abebe
Impact of Climate and Land Use/Cover Changes on the
hydrology of Lake Hawassa Watershed (Central Ethiopian
Rift): Towards Sustainable Water Resources Management
Main Advisor: Prof. Tenalem Ayenew
Co-Advisor: Dr. Menberu Bitew
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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

Specialization in Surface Water Management

(SWM)

Aberham Belay Abunie

Hydrogeochemical and Bacteriological analysis of ground
water quality of Adda-Merawie for Conceptual groundwater
flow model of the tranceboundery Upper Awash
Groundwater basin
Main Advisor: Dr. Sirak Robele
Eyob Temesgen Alemu
Detecting the Causes of Stream Flow Change and its
Implication for Water Management in the Upper Blue Nile
River Basin: Case of Jedeb Catchment
Main Advisor: Dr. Zeleke Agide
Co- Advisor: Dr. Tekalegn Ayele
Galma Godana Dida
Analyzing Impact of Climate and Land Use Land Cover
Changes On The Hydrologic Regime: The Case of Tekeze
River Basin, Ethiopia
Main Advisor: Dr. Elias Tedla
Co-Advisor: Dr. Taye Alemayehu
Kedir Hassen Mohammed
Runoff of Modeling, the Case of Dechatu of Dire Dawa
Watershed
Main Advisor: Dr. Tena Alamirew
Co-Advisor: Dr. Dangenet Sultan
Samual Bekele Shinie
Application of a Satellite Based Rainfall-Runoff Estimation:
in Upper Omo-Gibe Basin to simulate the extreme flood
event at Omorate
Advisor: Dr. Elias Tedla

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Graduates of 2019/2020 AY

PhD in WATER and Health (WaHe)

Specialization in Water and Public Health (WPH)

Aderajew Mekonnen Girmay

Determination of Microbial load of drinking water,
sanitation situation of food establishments and health
status of food handlers in Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Main Advisor: Dr. Sirak Robele
Co-Advisor: Dr. Bezatu M. Alemu, Dr. Martin R. Evans
Dr. Azage G. Gebremariam
Asmamaw Malede Tarekegn
Acute Diarrhea Determinants of Malaria
Infection/Transmission, Dominant Vector Species, and
Barriers of Bed Net Utilization in Villages around Lake Tana,
Northwest ETHIOPIA
Main Advisor: Dr. Kassahun Alemu
Co-Advisor: Dr. Mulugeta Aemero, Dr. Sirak Robele
Dr. Helmut Kloos
Ephrem Tefera Solomon
Effect of single and combined interventions of point-of-use
water treatment and hand washing on diarrhea among
under-five children in rural Dire Dawa, eastern Ethiopia:
Cluster Randomized Controlled Trials
Main Advisor: Dr. BezatuM. Alemu
Co-Advisor: Dr. Sirak Robele, Dr. Helmut Kloos
Samson Tilahun Waktola
The influence of El Niño induced drought on the limnology
of a shallow tropical reservoir (Koka Reservoir), with
emphasis on the spatio-temporal dynamics of nutrients,
cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins: Implications for public
health risk and restoration effort
Main Advisor: Dr. Demeke Kifle

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Tigist Wubshet Zewde

Microcystins in water, algal seston and tissues of fish
species from Koka reservoir and lake Hora-Arsedi
(Ethiopia): a potential threat to public health
Main Advisor: Dr. Demeke Kifle
Co-Advisor: Dr. BezatuM. Alemu, Dr. Zenebe Tadesse

MSc in Water and Health (WaHe)

Specialization in Water and Public Health (WPH)

Abayneh Melaku Manaye

Assessment of school water sanitation and hygiene status
in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Main Advisor: Dr. Bezatu M. Alemu
Co-Advisor: Mr. Taffere A. Wassie

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Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS)

MA in Peace and Security Studies
DANIEL ADMASU FELEKE
Conflict dynamics and Youth-targeted Peace Building
Process in Western Ethiopia since 2014: The Case of
Nekemte Town in the Oromia National Regional State
Supervisor: Dr. Yonas Adaye
DAWIT ZEGEYE HAILE:
Dynamics of local Interaction of Internally Displaced
People: The Case of Oromo IDP, From Oromo-Somali
Border settled in Goro Kebele, Adama
Supervisor: Dr. Ahmed Zekaria
GEBREHIWOT KNFE TEKALEDINGLE
Police Reform and Professionalism in Ethiopia:
The Case of Ethiopian Federal Police Commission
Supervisor: Dr. Daniel G/egziabher
GIRMA TEGEGN ZEWDIE
Illicit Firearms Trafficking in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia:
Legal Frameworks, Controlling Endeavors and
Associated Challenges Since 2016.
Supervisor: Dr. Mercy Fekadu
GUDETA REGASSA AMENU
Human Security Implications of Oromo-somali
Conflict Induced Displacement in Ethiopia:
The Case of Burayu Town
Supervisor: Dr. Yonas Adaye
LAKO PULEA SIMA
Exploring Making Peace Processes and Reasons for Why
The Government and The People Recognized Gamo Elders
as The Model Peacemakers Over The Past Two Years
(20118-2020): The Case of Gamo Zone.
Supervisor: Prof. Habtamu Wondimu

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MEBRAHTOM G/MESKEL G/MARIAM

The Role of Peasant Militia in Maintaining Local Peace:
The Case of Ahferom and Merebleke Woreda
Administrations In Tigray Regional State
Supervisor: Dr. Yonas Adaye
MERGA KENEA DELENA
Ethiopian Military Doctrine in Peace Operations:
A Comparative Study on Amisom, Unamid and Unisfa
Supervisor: Dr.Daniel G/egziabher
MISTER AFEWORK AYALEW
The Impact of Prison Reform Program on Child Health
and Food Security: The Case of Kality Prison Center,
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Mesfin Gebremichael
MOHAMMED SALAD ALI
Women’s Roles in Armed Conflict and Post-Governance:
The Case of Hargeisa-Somaliland
Supervisor: Dr.Tigist Yeshiwas Engdaw
REDIAT MESFIN
The Role of Civil Society Organization in Conflict
Prevention: The Case of the African Union.
Supervisor: Dr.Ahmed Hassan
TESFAY WELAY GEBREMARIAM
Challenges and Prospects of Ethiopian Federal Police
Commission in Combating Illicit Small Arms and Light
Weapons Trafficking
Supervisor: Dr.Mesfin Gebremichael
YALEMGET ABEBE MELAK.
Community Policy and its role in Promoting Human
Security: The case of Dire Dawa a City Administration
Supervisor: Dr.Mercy Fekadu

PhD in Peace and Security Studies

Amare Kenaw Awoke
The Dynamics of Civil Resistance and Management
of Turbulent Peace in Ethiopia: A Study on Anti-
Government Protests in Amhara and Oromia

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National Regional States (2015-2018)

Supervisor: Dr. Mesfin Gebremichael &
Prof. Aaron Tesfaye
Andualem Zewdie Belaineh
Claims, Counterclaims and Conflicts over Identity
and Territorial Autonomy along Sub-Ethnic Identity
Markers in Ethiopia: A Case of Guji-Boran Oromos
Supervisor: Dr. Taddesse Berisso
Awoke Atinafu Adam
Triangular Actors in the Resource Competition
and Implications on Human Security:
The Case Study of Cheffa Wetland,
Oromo Zone of the Amhara
Supervisor: Prof. Habtamu Wondimu
Foziya Amin Aliyi
The Effect of Human Trafficking on Human Security:
The Case of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Befekadu Zeleke
Gizachew Teshome Haile
Conflict Transformation and Peace building
in Gambella Regional State, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr.Taddesse Berisso
Mohammed Seid Mohamed
The Sufi-Salafi Interactions in south Wollo, Ethiopia
(1991-2017): Competition, Intolerance and Conflict
Supervisor: Dr.Mohammed Dejen,
Prof. Terje Ostebo
Yacob Cheka Hidoto
Towards Building Peace Infrastructures at the local
level in southern Ethiopia: Actors, Their Potentials and
Limits
Supervisor: Dr.Taddesse Berisso

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Executive Master’s in Managing Peace and

Security in Africa

Abdihakim Saeed
Political Negotiated Settlements-Not Enough
For Long-Term Sustainable Peace In Somalia.
Supervisor: Dr.Yonas Adaye
Alhadi Mourchidi
OAU/AU Operations in the Union of the Comoros MAES
and Operation Democracy UN-
Supervisor: Dr. Daniel Kebede
Amadu Bangura
Electoral Violence in Africa and Effects on Human Security:
The Case of Kenya
Supervisor: Prof. Habtamu Wondimu
Christina Mtisun’ge Numero
The Role of Women in the Process of Peace Building:
The Case of Kenya
Supervisor: Dr.Martha Mutisi
Djerabe Djatto Bonheur
Mise en place des Bureauxnationaux: Uneopportunité pour
la pleineopérationnalisation du Mécanismed’
AlerteRapide de l’AfriqueCentrale/ Establishment of
National Offices: An opportunity for the full
operationalization of the Early Warning Mechanism of
Central Africa
Supervisor: Prof. Ulf Engel
Gilles Kassarate’
Women and Conflict Resolution:
Case of Women in Liberia Peace Building Process
Supervisor: Dr.Yonas Adaye.
James Morgan
Promoting Peace and Security for Regional Integration in
the Horn of Africa: The Case of IGAD
Leonie Aimee Mboughem Djounguep
Mediating Political Crises:
Insights and Lessons from the Kenyan and Zimbabwean

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Mediation Processes (2007-2008)

Supervisor: Dr.Martha Mutisi
Lamin LK Bojang
Protection of Civilian in Peacekeeping Operations:
The Case Study of Darfur
Supervisor: Dr. Daniel Kebede
Lulit Kebede
The Role of the African Union in Communicating
African Peace and Security
Supervisor: Dr.Yonas Adaye
Maike Van Uum
Germany and The red Sea Region:
The Forgotten Region?
Supervisor: Dr.Tadelle Maheri Maru
Mekonnen Assefa
Militarization of Foreign Powers in the Horn of Africa:
Implication for Peace and Security in the Region and in
Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Yonas Adaye
Mohamed Amin Sheikh Osman
Twelve Years of Amisom’s Presence in Somalia: Success,
Challenges and Lessons Learnt
Supervisor: Dr.Yonas Adaye
Nigusie Angessa
Conflict Induced Internal Displacement and Human Security
in Ethiopia and its implication to the Horn of Africa.
Supervisor: Dr.Mesfin Gebremichael
Nshimayezu Maximilien
Institution of Ubushingantahe: Alternative remedy
To the Burundi Political Conflict Related to Elections
Supervisor: Prof.Joao Porto
Patrice Mulama
Toward Operationalizing the Early Warning and Response
Mechanism in EAC: An Assessment of EACWARN Capacities’
Challenges and Prospects
Supervisor: Prof. Ulf Engel

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Rona Ali Ahmed

A Content Analysis Of Action Plans
For The Implementation Of Unscr 1325 In Africa
Supervisor: Prof. Martin R. Rupiya
Valentin Schuetz
Boundary- Making and Conflict in the Horn of Africa:
What Role for Integrative Negotiation?
Supervisor: Prof. Sidi Omar
Walter Ochanda
From the ARCSS to R-ARCSS:
Evaluating the South Sudan Mediation Process
Supervisor: Prof. Joao Porto

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Aklilu Lemma Institute of Pathobiology

(ALIPB)
PhD in Tropical and Infectious Diseases
Hanna Aberra Bayisa
Chronic Hepatits B: A Clinical and Virological study and
Evaluation Of International Guidelines in Sub-Saharan
Africa.
Supervisor: Dr. Nega Berhe
Hailemichael Desalegn Mekonnen
Non-Invasive Markers of Liver Fibrosis and Determinants of
Treatment outcome in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B
Infection in Ethiopia; A Prospective Cohort Study
Supervisor: Dr. Nega Berhe
Getnet Abie Mokonnen
Bovine Tuberculosis: Epidemiology and Dairy Cattle
Movement Network A nalysis in E merging Dairy R egions o f
Ethiopia.
Supervisor: Prof. Gobena Ameni
MA in Tropical and Infectious Diseases
Girma Ayalew Mengistu
Survey for helminth parasites of the e ndangered E thiopian
Wolf (Canissimensis) and Domestics Dogs
(canisIupusfamiliars) in Web valley, Bale Mountains
National Park, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Nigatu Kebede
Ketema Bizuwork G/Medhin
Prevalence o f a symptomatic U rinary t ract i nfection, m ajor
causal a gents, a nd t heir a ntimicrobial susceptibility a mong
pregnant women in Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Dr. Tadesse Eguale

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Ruhama Kebede Birri

Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Salmonella
Isolated from Diarrheic patients Attending selected private
Hospitals, in Irrigation Water and Vegetables Cultivated in
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Tadesse Eguale
Mahlet Arage Belayneh
Evaluation of Acute Toxicity and Antibacterial activity of
Artemisia absinthium, Datura Stramonium, and Solanum
anguivi
Supervisor: Prof .Mirutse Giday
Rediet Merid Woldammanuel
Entero bacteriaceae Load, Prevalence, and Antimicrobial
Susceptibility Salmonella in Beef from the butchers shop
and Lettuce from open Markets of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Supervisor: Dr. Aklilu Feleke

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