Dr Samuel Alemayehu | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award
Mekelle university, Ethiopia
Publication Profile
Educational Background:
- Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Seed Systems (2017-2023), Mekelle University (GPA: 3.97/4.00)
Research Topic: Diversity of Storage Molds and Mycotoxins in Chickpea and Sesame in Ethiopia - M.Sc. in Microbiology (2010-2012), Hawassa University (GPA: 3.48/4.00)
Thesis: Investigation of Colletotrichum spp. on Mango and Banana in Southern Ethiopia - B.Sc. in Biology (2003-2006), Haramaya University (GPA: 3.26/4.00)
Project: Microbiological Quality of Drinking Water in Bati Haramaya - Higher Diploma in Teaching Profession (2009), Mekelle University
Professional Experience:
- Assistant Professor (2015-Present), Mekelle University
- Lecturer (2012-2015), Mekelle University
- Graduate Assistant (2009-2012), Mekelle University
- Assistant Coordinator, Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Post-Harvest Loss Reduction, Ethiopia (Since 2018)
- Biology Teacher, Mudulla Senior Secondary School, Tembaro District (2006-2008)
Research Interests:
Samuel specializes in post-harvest loss management, particularly mycotoxin contamination in pulse and oil crops. His expertise includes molecular-based identification of toxigenic microbial species, mycotoxin detection and management, and microbial quality analysis of food and water.
Professional Memberships:
- American Geoscience Union (AGU) (2023-Present)
- Ethiopian Society for Microbiology (ESM) (2016-Present)
- Biological Society of Ethiopia (BSE) (2014-Present)
- Ethiopian Society of Postharvest Management (2019-Present)
Occurrence and Levels of Mycotoxins in On-Farm-Stored Sesame in Major Growing Districts of Ethiopia
Agriculture, 2024-02
DOI: 10.3390/agriculture14030372
Authors: Samuel Alemayehu, Fetien Abay Abera, Kiros-Meles Ayimut, Jagger Harvey, Rizana Mahroof, Subramanyam Bhadriraju, Jonathan Ulmer, Richard Edema
Source: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Samuel Alemayehu | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award