Mr. Jemal Abate, Natural Language Processing Award, Best Researcher Award
Jemal Abate at Haramaya University, Ethiopia
Mr. Jemal Abate is an accomplished academic professional with expertise in information science. He obtained his Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Science from the University of Gondar in 2014 and further pursued his education to earn a Master of Science (MSc) in Information Science from Haramaya University in 2019. Throughout his career, Mr. Abate has held various teaching and leadership positions at Haramaya University, including roles as an Assistant Lecturer, Lecturer, and currently serving as the Head of the Department of Information Science. He has a strong interest in emerging technologies, evidenced by his participation in numerous short-term professional qualifications and courses related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, and deep learning. Mr. Abate is recognized for his contributions to research and has secured multiple research grants focusing on topics such as healthcare technology, nanodevices, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. He is also committed to professional development and has participated in international conferences and workshops.
Profile:
Education:
Master of Science (MSc) in Information Science
Institution: Haramaya University
Duration: September 2016 – February 2019
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Science
Institution: University of Gondar
Duration: September 2011 – July 2014
Professional Experience:
Head of The Department of Information Science, Haramaya University (April 2019 – Present): In this role, Mr. Abate oversees the operations and academic activities of the Department of Information Science, providing leadership and guidance to faculty and staff.
Lecturer, Haramaya University (February 2019 – Present): As a lecturer, Mr. Abate delivers courses, conducts research, and mentors students in the field of information science.
Assistant Lecturer, Haramaya University (August 2016 – February 2019): Prior to becoming a lecturer, Mr. Abate served as an assistant lecturer, gaining teaching experience and contributing to academic initiatives.
Graduate Assistant-II, Haramaya University (August 2015 – August 2016): In this role, Mr. Abate provided support to faculty members in teaching and research activities.
Graduate Assistant-I, Haramaya University (August 2014 – August 2015): At the onset of his career, Mr. Abate started as a graduate assistant, assisting in various academic tasks and gaining foundational experience in the field of information science.
Research Interest:
Mr. Jemal Abate’s research interests lie at the intersection of information science, technology, and healthcare. He is particularly interested in exploring innovative approaches to enhance healthcare delivery systems through the integration of information technology. His research focuses on the development of intelligent systems and knowledge-based frameworks for various healthcare applications, including disease diagnosis, treatment recommendation, and patient care management. Mr. Abate is also interested in leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics to address critical challenges in healthcare, such as early disease detection, personalized medicine, and healthcare informatics. Through his interdisciplinary research efforts, he aims to contribute to the advancement of healthcare practices and improve patient outcomes.