Staff Scientist, National Institutes of Health, United States
Mesfin Dagne Asefa is a skilled Computer Science professional with diverse experience in academia and technology. He holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science from Central South University, China, and a B.Ed. in Computer Science from Adama University, Ethiopia. Mesfin is currently a Lecturer and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Adama Science and Technology University. He has a strong background in programming languages (C, Java, C++, etc.), web development, and database management. 🌐💻
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Educational Background
Mesfin Dagne Asefa holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science and Technology from Central South University, China, where he graduated with excellence (GPA 3.8/4) in June 2015. His thesis focused on “CCCenter: Energy-Efficient Continuous Context Sensing Middleware.” Prior to that, he completed his studies as a General Scholar at Hunan University, China, with a GPA of 3.87/4 in 2012. Mesfin also earned a B.Ed. in Computer Science and IT with Great Distinction (GPA 3.58/4) from Adama University (now Adama Science and Technology University), Ethiopia, where he developed a Human Resource Management System as part of his final project. 🌍💻
Work Experience
Mesfin Dagne Asefa has extensive teaching and administrative experience in Ethiopia’s higher education institutions. Since October 2018, he has been serving as a Lecturer and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU), where he also coordinates the e-learning center and heads the School Registrar. He has held various leadership roles, including Acting Head of School Registrar and member of several key committees. Previously, Mesfin worked as a Lecturer and Head of the Department of Information Systems at Hawassa University and Jigjiga University, delivering courses and guiding students. His early career involved part-time work as a Help Desk Assistant at Adama University. 📚👨💻
Research Focus
Dr. Orit Jacobson’s research primarily focuses on molecular imaging and pharmacokinetics in the context of nanobody-based PET tracers. Her work involves exploring the comparative kidney uptake of these tracers when labeled with various fluorine-18-labeled prosthetic groups. This research plays a crucial role in enhancing the precision of molecular imaging, particularly in targeted drug delivery systems and cancer diagnosis. Her work contributes to advancing non-invasive imaging techniques, providing insights into radiopharmaceutical development, and improving therapeutic monitoring. 🧬🔬💉📡
Publication Top Notes
Comparative Kidney Uptake of Nanobody-Based PET Tracers Labeled with Various Fluorine-18-Labeled Prosthetic Groups