Kedir Awol Assen | Dairy Products Award | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Kedir Awol Assen, Dairy Products Award, Best Researcher Award

Kedir Awol Assen at Raya University, Ethiopia

Mr. Kedir Awol Assen holds a B.Sc. degree in Animal Science from Jimma University and an M.Sc. degree in Dairy Science from Hawassa University. He has completed a Higher Diploma Program (HDP) in teaching methodology. Mr. Kedir has more than 5 years of experience in teaching, monitoring, evaluating research works, and community-based activities. He has expertise in dairy cattle production and management, dairy technology, livestock marketing, and farm management. He has also participated in various training programs related to agriculture and dairy production.

Profile:

Education:

Higher Institution: Jimma University

  • Field of Study: Animal Science
  • Degree: B.Sc. degree
  • Duration: 2012-2015

Higher Institution: Hawassa University

  • Field of Study: Dairy Science
  • Degree: M.Sc. degree
  • Duration: 2015-2018

Professional Experience:

Mr. Kedir Awol Assen has a wealth of professional experience in agriculture and dairy science. He served as a Lecturer at Raya University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Department of Animal Science from April 2018 to April 2022. During this time, he taught various courses on dairy cattle production, camel management, dairy technology, and livestock marketing, among others. His role also involved conducting research in dairy science and collaborating on projects with colleagues.

Following his tenure at Raya University, Mr. Kedir joined Werabe University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Department of Animal Science as a Lecturer and Researcher from May 2022 to June 2023. Here, he continued his teaching and research activities, contributing to the academic and research endeavors of the university.

Currently, Mr. Kedir is back at Raya University, where he serves as a Lecturer and Researcher in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Department of Animal Science. His responsibilities include teaching, conducting research on dairy science, providing consultancy services to local farmers and extension workers, and actively engaging in community service projects related to dairy production and rural development. His professional journey reflects his dedication to advancing agricultural knowledge and practices, particularly in the field of dairy science and livestock management.

Research Interest:

Mr. Kedir Awol Assen’s research interests encompass various aspects of agriculture, dairy science, and livestock management. His key research areas include dairy cattle production and management, livestock products marketing, dairy technology, sustainable rural development, agricultural extension, livestock breeding and genetics, and animal nutrition.

Publication Top Noted:

Title: Quality attributes of set yogurt made from lactoperoxidase system activated cow’s milk

  • Authors: K.A. Assen, M.T. Asfaw, B.K. Engidasew
  • Journal: Heliyon
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 7
  • Article number: e17507
  • Access: Open access