Ashenafi Adugna | Literature | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ashenafi Adugna | Literature | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ashenafi Adugna, Education, Ethiopia

Dr. Ashenafi Belay Adugna is an Associate Professor of Literature at Jimma University, Ethiopia. Specializing in African and Oromo literature, he is an expert in ecocritical analysis and comparative literary studies. Ashenafi holds a PhD in Literature from Addis Ababa University and has extensive experience in academic leadership, including roles as Senior Director of External Relations and Editor-in-Chief of Gadaa Journal. He has published extensively on topics ranging from environmental discourse to folklore. Recognized for his contributions to academic development and journal management, he is a member of the International Society for Development & Sustainability. 🌍📚✍️

 

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Education

Dr. Ashenafi Belay Adugna earned his PhD in Literature from Addis Ababa University in 2015, focusing on African Literature and the Environment. His MA in Literature, completed in 2009 at the same institution, concentrated on Oromo Literature and Social Change. Prior to this, he obtained a BED in English Language and Literature from Debub (Dilla) University in 2005, where he explored Fiction in Vernacular (Oromo) Literature. With these qualifications, Dr. Adugna has developed a robust expertise in African and Oromo literary studies. 🎓📖🌿

 

Professional Experience

Dr. Ashenafi Belay Adugna has a distinguished career at Jimma University. Since July 2022, he has served as Advisor to the Vice President for Research and Community Service, offering strategic guidance on research and community initiatives. Previously, he was the Senior Director of External Relations and Communication from February 2019 to December 2020, where he enhanced communication strategies and media relations. Before that, as Director of Public Relations and Communication (September 2017 – February 2019), he developed a communications strategy that boosted media coverage and managed university publications. 🌟📈🗞️

 

Honors and Awards

Dr. Ashenafi Belay Adugna has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. In 2020, he was selected for the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) by the US Department of State, focusing on international programs in higher education. He was honored in 2021 for his outstanding contributions to Jimma University’s strategic planning. In 2018, he received the Online Journal Best Publishing Practices Award from African Journals Online and participated in workshops by the Academy of Science of South Africa and Ethiopian Academy of Sciences. Additionally, he was recognized for his role in integrated curriculum development by the Ministry of Education. 🏅📚🌍

 

Research Focus

Dr. Ashenafi Adugna is an Associate Professor specializing in African literature, environmental literature, and Oromo literature. His research in these areas is comprehensive, including a focus on ecocritical analysis and comparative literary studies. His recent publications cover topics like ecological discourses in Ethiopian literature and the impact of environmental themes in oral and written texts.

Publication Top Notes  

  • Risk perceptions and attitudinal responses to COVID-19 pandemic: an online survey in Ethiopia – 58 citations (2021) 🌍📉
  • Myths, beliefs, and perceptions about COVID-19 in Ethiopia: A need to address information gaps and enable combating efforts – 49 citations (2020) 🦠💬
  • Psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ethiopia: an online cross-sectional study to identify the need for equal attention of intervention – 35 citations (2021) 😷🧠
  • Exploring Environmental Discourses in oral literature: Ecocritical analysis of Oromo proverbs – 22 citations (2014) 🌿📖
  • How Green are our Stories? Explorations of ecological subjectivities in Ethiopian children’s literature – 14 citations (2015) 📚🌱
  • A Move towards Choosing a Workable National Examination Management Approach for Ethiopia – 10 citations (2023) 🏫📊
  • Efficiency of drained selection environment for improving grain yield in faba bean under undrained target environments on Vertisol – 8 citations (2001) 🌾📈
  • Psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ethiopia: the need for equal attention of intervention – 2 citations (2020) 😔🆘
  • The discourse of ecological proximity in The Famished Road and Wizard of the Crow: A postcolonial ecocritical analysis – 1 citation (2024) 📚🌍
  • Effectiveness, Efficiency and Feasibility of the First University-based Ethiopian Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination (ESSLCE) – 1 citation (2023) 🎓📋

Conclusion

Dr. Ashenafi Belay Adugna’s extensive research, leadership roles, and significant contributions to literature and academia make him a suitable candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His commitment to advancing knowledge in African and environmental literature, along with his impactful administrative and professional roles, highlights his suitability for this prestigious recognition.