Mengistie Mossie | Nutrition security | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mengistie Mossie | Nutrition security | Best Researcher Award

Academician/Research Scholar at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia

Dr. Mengistie Mossie is an Assistant Professor of Development Studies at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, with over 15 years of academic and research experience in rural development. He holds a PhD in Development Studies, focusing on value chains, market performance, and household welfare impacts in horticultural crop systems. He has contributed to various national and international development projects and has authored several peer-reviewed publications on rural livelihoods, food security, climate change adaptation, and agricultural value chains. Currently, he also serves as Vice Dean of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and holds key editorial and leadership roles.

Publications Profile

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🎓 Education Details

  • PhD in Development Studies (Rural Development)
    Addis Ababa University (2018–2021)
    Dissertation: Value chain and market analysis of horticultural crops in the Upper-Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
    Funded by: JST/JICA (Grant No. JPMJSA1601)

  • MSc in Rural Development
    Haramaya University (2011–2013)
    Thesis: Rural Women Participation in Household Farm Management Practices

  • BSc in Rural Development & Agricultural Extension
    Haramaya University (2004–2008)

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Vice Dean, College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, Bahir Dar University (Mar 2025–present)

  • Head of Department, Rural Development & Agricultural Extension, Bahir Dar University

  • Assistant Professor, Bahir Dar University (Aug 2015–present)

  • Lecturer/Researcher, University of Gondar (Mar 2013–Aug 2015)

  • Instructor, Mertulemariam Agricultural College (Jan 2009–Feb 2013)

  • Coordinator, Postgraduate Programs in Rural Development, Bahir Dar University (2022–2024)

  • Research Council Member, Bahir Dar University (2022–2024)

  • Associate Editor, Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science (JAES)

🌱 Research Interests

  • Market System Resilience

  • Food and Nutritional Studies

  • Project Impact Analysis

  • Farming Systems Analysis

  • Agricultural Value Chains

  • Climate-Smart Agriculture Adoption

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • Certified Professional Teacher Educator (Higher Diploma, Bahir Dar University)

  • Master Class for Teaching Online – Arizona State University

  • Effective Teaching Skills – Jhpiego/USAID

  • STATA and SPSS software skills, Advanced Qualitative Data Analysis

  • Project-Based Training with Entrepreneurship

  • Operational Research Protocol Development, University of Gondar

  • CoC Certificate, Natural Resources Management Extension

  • External Thesis Examiner, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

  • Chair, 2nd African Graduate Students Conference, Bahir Dar University

  • Diploma, Basic Computer Skills (Microsoft Office Suite)

🔍 Conclusion

Dr. Mengistie Mossie is a seasoned scholar and educator with a robust track record in rural development research and education. His contributions span impactful research projects funded by USAID, JICA/JST, and the Dutch Embassy. His leadership roles in academia and contributions to high-impact journals demonstrate his commitment to knowledge dissemination and community development. With expertise in market systems, climate adaptation, and rural livelihoods, Dr. Mossie is a valuable contributor to Ethiopia’s sustainable agricultural transformation.

Publications 📚

📚 2025

  • 🥑 Mossie, et al. (2025). Households’ food consumption status and asset accumulation in the context of export market orientation: A case of avocado producers in Ethiopia. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research (Elsevier).
    🔗 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2025.101774

🌍 2024

  • 🌡️ Mossie, M. & Tadsa, C. (2024). Small-scale farmers’ perception, adaptation choices to climate change and existing barriers: Evidence from northern Ethiopia. Climate Services (Elsevier).
    🔗 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cliser.2024.100517

  • 🥭 Mossie, M. & Elias A. (2024). Dietary diversity and asset accumulation of small-scale farmers: Insights from fruit market orientation contexts in Ethiopia. World Food Policy (Wiley).
    🔗 http://doi.org/10.1002/wfp2.70000

🍇 2023

🌾 2021

  • 📊 Mossie, M., Gerezgiher, A., Ayalew, Z., & Nigussie, Z. (2021). Welfare impacts of small-scale farmers’ participation in apple and mango value chains in Ethiopia. Agrekon (Taylor and Francis).
    🔗 https://doi.org/10.1080/03031853.2021.1926298

  • 🍚 Mossie, M., Gerezgiher, A., Ayalew, Z., & Elias, A. (2021). Food security effects of smallholders’ participation in apple and mango value chains in north-western Ethiopia. Agriculture & Food Security (Springer).
    🔗 https://doi.org/10.1186/s40066-021-00310-z

  • 🏞️ Berhanu, G. Sinshawa, et al., Mengistie M. Birhanu (2021). Watershed-based soil erosion and sediment yield modeling in the Rib watershed of the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia. Energy Nexus (Elsevier).
    🔗 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nexus.2021.100023

🍊 2020

  • 📈 Mossie, M., Gerezgiher, A., Ayalew, Z., & Nigussie, Z. (2020). Determinants of small-scale farmers’ participation in Ethiopian fruit sector’s value chain. Cogent Food & Agriculture (Taylor and Francis).
    🔗 https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2020.1842132

🌱 2015

  • 🧑‍🌾 Mossie, M. & Belete M. (2015). A review on the role of extension service for agricultural transformation with particular emphasis on Ethiopia. Global Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension, and Rural Development.

  • 👩‍🌾 Mossie, M. (2015). Assessment of the extent and level of participation in agricultural activities among women farmers in Sar Midir District, Ethiopia. Global Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development.

 

 

 

 

 

Ramata Cisse | Food waste management | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ramata Cisse | Food waste management | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor, Georgia Gwinnett College, United States

Dr. Ramata Cisse is an esteemed scientist, educator, and researcher specializing in poultry science, waste management, and physiology. With a passion for sustainability and student engagement, she has led numerous research projects on waste reduction, food security, and environmental sustainability. As an Assistant Professor at Georgia Gwinnett College and Bazo University, she integrates innovative teaching methodologies, including culinary arts and technology, to enhance student learning. Dr. Cisse has collaborated on groundbreaking studies, contributing to global discussions on environmental science and poultry production. Her international outreach includes training young producers in Mali, promoting sustainable agriculture, and advocating for education in the mother tongue. Fluent in multiple languages, she actively participates in academic and community development initiatives. Recognized with numerous awards, Dr. Cisse continues to inspire students and researchers alike through her dedication to education, sustainability, and scientific inquiry.

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Education 🎓

  • Postdoctoral Research Studies (2013) – USDA Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory, Athens, GA
    Research in Newcastle Disease Virus Encapsulation
  • Ph.D. in Poultry Science (2012) – University of Georgia, Athens, GA
    Dissertation: Visfatin and Nesfatin Expressions in Broiler Chickens
  • M.S. in Biology (2006) – Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
    Concentration: Neurobiology
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) (1992, Honor) – Kazakh State Agrarian University, Kazakhstan
    Focus: Reproductive Physiology
  • Teaching Certificate in Russian Language (1987, Honor) – Kharkov State University, Ukraine

Experience 💼

  • Assistant Professor of Biology (2019–Present) – Georgia Gwinnett College
  • Assistant Professor of Poultry Science & Waste Management (2024–Present) – Bazo University, Mali
  • Part-time Instructor in Poultry Science & Food Safety (2017–Present) – Athens Technical College
  • Part-time Instructor in Biology, Anatomy & Physiology (2016–2019) – Georgia Gwinnett College
  • Visiting Scientist (2012–2013) – USDA Southeast Research Poultry Laboratory
  • Graduate Research Assistant (2009–2012) – University of Georgia
  • Veterinary Medical Student (1987–1991) – Kazakh State Agrarian University

Research Focus 🔬

Dr. Cisse’s research spans poultry science, environmental sustainability, and physiology. She explores innovative approaches in waste management, food security, and student learning methodologies. Her work in waste characterization and sustainability has influenced campus and global environmental strategies. She has led projects on using locally sourced grains for poultry feed in Sub-Saharan Africa and investigated the impacts of dietary changes on poultry physiology. In physiology, her studies on visfatin and nesfatin expression in broiler chickens contribute to understanding metabolic regulation. Her pedagogical research includes the impact of multimedia learning tools on student retention and performance. She is also engaged in ePortfolio development for pre-nursing students.

Publications 📚

  • Characterization of food waste in Grizzly Dining Hall at Georgia Gwinnett College – Heliyon 2025
  • Perception of merchants on solid waste management at the Dabanani market in Bamako Mali – African Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences 2024
  • Using locally produced millet as feed ingredient for poultry production in Sub-Saharan Africa – J Appl Poult Res 2016
  • Septal infusion of the HCN-channel blocker ZD7288 impairs spontaneous alternation but not inhibitory avoidance – Behavioral Neuroscience 2008
  • A survey on the prevalence of Mastitis and the quality of milk among Malian dairy herds – University of Georgia Trip Report 2008
  • Effects of nesfatin-1 on food intake and LH secretion in prepubertal gilts – Domestic Animal Endocrinology 2013