Instructor and Researcher at Jimma University, Ethiopia
Dr. Tilahun Abera Teka is an Associate Professor in the Department of Postharvest Management at Jimma University, Ethiopia. He holds a Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition from Addis Ababa University, with research focused on the nutritional and phenolic composition of cowpea varieties in Ethiopia. His expertise spans food chemistry, nutrition, and postharvest management, with a particular interest in the nutritional and phytochemical characterization of grains and the development of functional foods. Dr. Teka has contributed significantly to food security research and has received several grants to address postharvest loss and improve nutritional security in Ethiopia.
Profile:
Education:
- Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia (2019)
Dissertation: Nutritional and phenolic composition of improved cowpea varieties and landraces in Ethiopia
- M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia (2009)
Thesis: Effect of processing on physicochemical composition and antinutritional factors of cassava
- B.Sc. in Chemistry, Alemaya University, Ethiopia (2000)
Research Interests:
- Nutritional and phytochemical characterization of grains
- Functional foods and nutraceuticals from bioactive compounds of cereals and legumes
- Process-induced chemical and biochemical changes in foods
- Food safety and quality analysis across food value chains
Notable Research Grants:
- Harnessing food, feed, and pharmaceutical potentials of wild plants (2023) – Jimma University, Ethiopia
- Postharvest loss reduction of selected cereals (2022) – Jimma University, Ethiopia
Short-Term Trainings & Certifications:
- Advanced Postharvest Management, Wageningen University, Netherlands (2015)
- Customized Training in Food Quality and Chemical Analysis, Jimma University (2012)
Teaching & Administrative Experience:
- Teaches Ph.D. and MSc courses in Food Science, Nutrition, and Postharvest Management
- Previously served as Treasurer at Jimma University and Department Head of Chemistry at the School of Tomorrow
Citations:
- Total Citations: 486
- Citations Since 2020: 430
h-index:
- Overall: 11
- Since 2020: 11
i10-index:
- Overall: 12
- Since 2020: 12
Publication Top Notes:
- Analysis of the effect of maturity stage on the postharvest biochemical quality characteristics of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) fruit
TA Teka
International Research Journal of Pharmaceutical and Applied Sciences, 3(5), 130, 2013
- Protein fractions, in vitro protein digestibility and amino acid composition of select cowpea varieties grown in Ethiopia
TA Teka, N Retta, G Bultosa, H Admassu, T Astatkie
Food Bioscience, 36, 100634, 2020
- Fruit by-products and their industrial applications for nutritional benefits and health promotion: a comprehensive review
E Teshome, TA Teka, R Nandasiri, JR Rout, DV Harouna, T Astatkie, et al.
Sustainability, 15(10), 7840, 2023
- Palm oil processing and controversies over its health effect: overview of positive and negative consequences
MM Urugo, TA Teka, PG Teshome, TT Tringo
Journal of Oleo Science, 70(12), 1693-1706, 2021
- Food flavor enhancement, preservation, and bio-functionality of ginger (Zingiber officinale): a review
T Laelago Ersedo, TA Teka, S Fikreyesus Forsido, E Dessalegn, et al.
International Journal of Food Properties, 26(1), 928-951, 2023
- Effect of soybean varieties and processing methods on nutritional and sensory properties of soymilk
NA Abagoshu, AM Ibrahim, TA Teka, TB Mekonnen
Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 41(4), e13014, 2017
- Effects of processing on nutritional composition and anti-nutritional factors of grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L): A review
D Hailu, S Abera, TA Teka, PO Box, E Jimma
Food Science & Quality Management, 36, 61-71, 2015
- Nutrient and antinutrient composition of improved sweet potato [Ipomea batatas (L) Lam] varieties grown in eastern Ethiopia
DH Mitiku, TA Teka
Nutrition & Food Science, 47(3), 369-380, 2017
- Bio-based smart materials for fish product packaging: A review
AL Abelti, TA Teka, S Fikreyesus Forsido, M Tamiru, G Bultosa, A Alkhtib, et al.
International Journal of Food Properties, 25(1), 857-871, 2022
- Review on edible water lilies and lotus: Future food, nutrition and their health benefits
AL Abelti, TA Teka, G Bultosa
Applied Food Research, 3(1), 100264, 2023