Getachew Neme Tolesa | Food Engineering | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Getachew Neme Tolesa | Food Engineering | Outstanding Scientist Award 

Assoc Prof Dr. Getachew NemeTolesa, Haramaya University, Haramaya Institute of Technology, Department of Food Science and Postharvest Technology, Ethiopia

Assoc Prof Dr. Getachew Neme Tolesa is an accomplished academic and researcher with a Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering, specializing in Postharvest Technology. 🌾 Currently an Assistant Professor at Haramaya University, Ethiopia, he leads research in Energy, Engineering, and Information Technology. 🎓 His expertise extends to Computational Fluid Dynamics, evidenced by his Ph.D. work on micro-environment modeling in cooled stores. 🍅 With a rich teaching background, he has contributed significantly to academia, holding leadership roles and receiving grants for innovative projects in postharvest technology and food science. 🌍 Getachew is also involved in community service, reflecting his commitment to sustainable agricultural practices.

Publication Profile:

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Academic Qualification:

Assoc Prof Dr. Getachew Neme Tolesa is a distinguished academic, holding a Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. 🎓 Specializing in Postharvest Technology, his doctoral work focused on “Modelling of Micro-Environment inside Evaporatively and CoolBot Cooled Stores.” 🌡️ Earlier, he earned an M.Sc. in Food Technology from the University of Gent and Katholic University of Leuven, Belgium, exploring the impact of High-Pressure Homogenization on Lycopene Stability. 🍅 His academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Food Science from Haramaya University, Ethiopia. 🌍 Complementing his qualifications, he holds a Graduate Diploma in Higher Education Teaching, showcasing his commitment to educational excellence. 🏫

Work Experience:

Dr. Getachew Neme Tolesa boasts a rich and diverse professional journey, currently serving as the Research Thematic Area Leader (Director) for Energy, Engineering, and Information Technology since 2019. Simultaneously, he holds the position of Assistant Professor of Postharvest Technology at Haramaya University, Ethiopia, showcasing his expertise in academia since 2018. His international exposure includes a stint as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, from July 2019 to June 2020. Over the years, he has contributed significantly to the academic leadership at Haramaya University, serving as the Former Head of the School of Food Science, Postharvest Technology, and Process Engineering from 2012 to 2014.

Awards:

Dr. Getachew Neme Tolesa’s prolific career includes numerous accolades and impactful projects. 🏆 He played a crucial role as Team Member and Co-PI in a World Food Program-funded initiative, implementing low-cost, zero-energy cooling storage units for fresh produce in the Oromia region. 🌐 His dedication to nutrition and post-harvest technology is evident in projects like the Four Tier Nutrition Assessment funded by Mercy Corpus and the FAO-funded analysis of dietary needs in local markets and Farmer Field School curriculum development. 🍅 As Principal Investigator, he led the Development and Performance Evaluation of Zero-Energy Cooling Chamber Technology, showcasing his commitment to innovative solutions. 🌍 Dr. Tolesa’s remarkable contributions extend globally, with grants and awards recognizing his expertise in food processing and agricultural engineering.

Research Focus:

Dr. Getachew Neme Tolesa, an accomplished researcher and academic, specializes in Sustainable Agriculture and Postharvest Technology. 🌾 His diverse research portfolio encompasses areas such as the economic, environmental, and social indicators of sustainability among smallholders, evaluating drying models for fruit slices, and optimizing cooling technologies. 🍅 With a keen focus on computational fluid dynamics, he explores the application of modeling in coolers and investigates the effects of evaporative cooling on climacteric fruits. His dedication to enhancing food security is evident in studies on nutritional properties, food processing, and the impact of cooling systems on produce quality. 🌍 Dr. Tolesa’s work reflects a commitment to advancing agricultural practices for a sustainable future

 

     Publication Top Notes:

Economic, environmental and social indicators of sustainability among smallholders in Ethiopia: Based on tool for agroecological performance evaluation data

Evaluation of selected drying models of white sapote (Casimiroa edulis L.) slices as affected by drying methods and pre-drying treatments

Application of computational fluid dynamics modeling for coolers

Influence of evaporative coolant structures on the postharvest attributes of climacteric fruits

Numerical and experimental investigation of the potential of combining evaporative cooler with a CoolBot air conditioner for a low-cost tomato cold storage

Effects of storage temperature and relative humidity on cooking time and moisture uptake of selected common bean (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> L.) varieties grown in Ethiopia

Effects of variety and particles size on functional properties of <i>Teff</i> (<i>Eragrostis tef</i> (Zucc.) Trotter) flour

Optimization of extrusion cooking process parameters to develop teff ( Eragrostis (Zucc) Trotter) -based products: Physical properties, functional properties, and sensory quality

Parboiling to improve milling quality of Selam rice variety, grown in Ethiopia

Effects of Zero Energy Evaporative Cooling Pads on the White Sapote (Casimiroa edulis L.) Fruit Quality and Storage Life

 

 

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