Melaku Tafese Awulachew

Researcher II | Food Science & Engineering

Addis Ababa, ETH.

About

Doctor of Engineering (PhD candidate) and accomplished researcher specializing in food science, food processing technology, and chemical engineering, currently serving as Researcher II at the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research. He leverages engineering principles to advance food quality, safety, sustainability, and value addition within Ethiopia and beyond.

Work

Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)

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Researcher II, Food Science and Food Processing Technology

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, ETH

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Summary

Leading advanced research in food process engineering, value addition, and nutrition-sensitive technologies; serving as Academic Editor/Section Editor for international journals and contributing to quality assurance innovation.

Highlights

Doctor of Engineering (PhD candidate) in Chemical Engineering (Food Engineering), Addis Ababa University (expected null date)

Editorial roles: Academic Editor for Cogent Food & Agriculture; Section Editor for Frontiers in Nutrition; Academic Editor for Journal Sugar Tech ([researchgate.net](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Melaku-Tafese-Awulachew?utm_source=openai))

Published over 70 peer-reviewed scientific articles and authored multiple book chapters and reviews in food engineering and processing ([eiar.academia.edu](https://eiar.academia.edu/MelakuAwulachew?utm_source=openai))

Recent peer-reviewed publication: "Re‑evaluating Honey Quality…" in Food and Drug Safety, Jan 2025, correlating honey physicochemical properties to quality standards; included institutional and personal emails ([ojs.bilpub.com](https://ojs.bilpub.com/index.php/fds/article/download/315/260/2726?utm_source=openai))

Wheat Initiative

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Member

Berlin, Berlin, DEU

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Summary

Contributing member within international wheat research and development community.

Validate Network, S.L.

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Member

London (affiliated), England, GBR

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Summary

Affiliates with human resources and validation service networks to drive cross-disciplinary exposure.

Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB)

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Member

Geneva, Geneva, CHE

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Summary

Member of environmental sustainability body focusing on biomaterials in the food system.

Wonji Shoa Sugar Factory

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Chemical Process Engineer

Nazrēt, Oromia, ETH

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Summary

Industrial experience in process engineering roles within sugar production facilities.

Awash Melkassa Chemical Factory

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Chemical Engineering Intern

Nazrēt, Oromia, ETH

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Summary

Hands-on internship in chemical engineering applications within manufacturing environments.

Volunteer

Consultant

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Ethiopian Clean Cooking Alliance (ECCA)

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Providing technical consultation in clean cooking and sustainable household energy solutions.

Associate Member

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Food and Nutrition Society of Ethiopia (FoNSE)

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Active involvement in professional food science and nutrition community.

Volunteer Research Assistant

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Partnership for Poverty Action (PPA)

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Supporting field research and data collection for poverty-related studies.

Member

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Ethiopian Society of Chemical Engineers (ESChE)

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Longstanding membership in chemical engineering professional society.

Data Collector – National Food Composition Table

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Ethiopian Public Health Institute

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Collected regional food samples using standard protocols to support national nutrition data improvements.

Education

Addis Ababa University

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, ETH
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Doctor of Engineering (PhD) candidate Chemical Engineering (Food Engineering)

Addis Ababa University

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, ETH
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Master of Science Chemical Engineering (Food Engineering)

Adama Science and Technology University

Nazrēt, Oromia, ETH
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Bachelor of Science Chemical Engineering (Process Engineering)

Skills

Food Process & Engineering

food processing technology, process optimization, functional foods, shelf-life improvement.

Research & Scientific Writing

peer-reviewed publication, proposal writing, scientific reporting, editorial roles.

Food Quality & Safety

quality assurance, honey physicochemical analysis, food standards.

Value Addition & Postharvest

cereal value addition, nutrient delivery systems, postharvest management.