Ā Dr. Zekeria Yusuf | Plant Biotechnology| Best Researcher Award
Zekeria Yusuf Habib is an accomplished Associate Professor and Biological Science Program Head at Haramaya University, Ethiopia. With a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and a background in Applied Genetics, he specializes in genetic variability and performance of agricultural crops, notably groundnut and citrus. His research, published in reputable journals, focuses on plant biotechnology, enzymatic properties, and phyto-fabrication of nanoparticles. Zekeria is dedicated to enhancing research activities and educational quality, serving as a subtheme leader and coordinator at his institution. Fluent in Oromo, Amharic, and English, he actively contributes to academia through curriculum development, manuscript reviews, and training programs in biotechnology and molecular biology.
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š Education
Ph.D. in Plant Breeding Haramaya University, Maya, Ethiopia October 2011 to August 2018 Dissertation Title: Genetic Variability, Inter-Relationship and Performance of Groundnut (Arachis hypogea L.) varieties for Yield and Oil Traits in Ethiopia. M.Sc. in Applied Genetics Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia September 2005 to March 2008
Thesis Title: Study of chromosomes of snail spp in Bulinus truncatus/tropicus complex collected from various localities in Ethiopia. B.Ed. in Biology Haramaya University, Maya, Ethiopia October 1998 to July 2001
š«š§ŖExperiences in Academic, Research, and Community Activities
- Subtheme Leader of Bioscience Research
Position: Subtheme Leader (equivalent to headship position), Institution: Basic Science Research (Theme VI), Duration: Since December 15, 2018, Responsibilities: Actively participated in improving research activities, identifying research priority areas, and encouraging young staff in research activities.
- Biological Science Program Coordinator
Position: Coordinator (equivalent to headship position), Institution: School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Haramaya University, Duration: Since June 28, 2022, Responsibilities: Contributing to the reorganization of laboratory resources within the School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology (SBBT) and ensuring fair and equitable treatment of all staff members.
- Training Participation: Frontiers in Flow Cytometryā¢ 2023
Event: 24 Hour Virtual Event, Details: Training in cellular laboratory analysis
- Capacity Building Training
Topic: Enhancing the Quality of Education at Higher Education Institutions, Audience: Middle-level Institutional Leaders
- Curriculum Review Committee Member
Programs: M.Sc Genetics and Biotechnology,Institution: School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Haramaya University, Role: Ad hoc committee member
- Ad Hoc Committee Member
Activities: Staff promotion committee member, Facilitating national exit exams
- External Examiner
Institutions: Madda Walabu University, Dire Dawa University, Salale University, Role: External examiner for M.Sc theses
- Manuscript Reviewer
Journals: Reviewed manuscript titled “Physicochemical properties and bioactive compounds of three varieties of melon (Cucumis melo) seed oils” in Food Science and Nutrition (Wiley journal). Reviewed manuscript titled “White Clover Components as an Effective Biosorbent for the Elimination of Toxic Malachite Green from Wastewater” in Natural Product Communications (SAGE journal)
- R Software Training Facilitator
Collaboration: Haramaya University Research Office and CNCS. Role: Involved in the facilitation of R software training sessions
- Laboratory Manual Preparation
Courses: Genetics, Cytogenetics, Enzymology, and Enzyme Technology, Program: Undergraduate Molecular Biology and Biotechnology program, Responsibility: Preparing laboratory manuals for specified courses
Publications Top Notes š
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Article 1
- Title: Characterization of iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles for extraction of harar coffee (coffea arabica L.) genomic DNA
- Authors: T. Beyene, Z. Yusuf, E. Teju
- Journal: Vegetos
- Year: 2024 (Article in Press)
Article 2
- Title: On farm diversity and genetic erosion of sweet potato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.]
- Authors: I. Adem, Z. Yusuf, M. Chimdesa
- Journal: International Journal of Vegetable Science
- Year: 2024 (Article in Press)
Article 3
- Title: Direct Organogenesis of Citrus Cultivars from Shoot Tip Nodal Segments
- Authors: Z. Yusuf, M. Desta, W. Mohammed
- Journal: Recent Patents on Biotechnology
- Year: 2024
- Volume: 18
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 63ā70
Article 4
- Title: Phyto-fabrication of Cobalt Oxide Nanoparticles from Ocimum Gratissimum L. Leaf and Flower Extracts and their Antimicrobial Activities
- Authors: M. Abdi, Z. Yusuf, J.M. Sasikumar
- Journal: Open Biotechnology Journal
- Year: 2023
- Volume: 17
- Article Number: e18740707261876
Article 5
- Title: Biological Activities of Papaya (Carica papaya L.) Seed, Rind and Pulp Oil Extracts
- Authors: A. Getahun, Z. Yusuf, M. Desta
- Journal: Anti-Infective Agents
- Year: 2023
- Volume: 21
- Issue: 4
- Pages: 1ā5, e310323215317
Article 6
- Title: Optimization of Hormonal Compositions of Media in In Vitro Propagation of Orange Cultivars from Shoot Tip Nodal Segments
- Authors: F. Abdi, Z. Yusuf, Y. Petros, M. Desta
- Journal: International Journal of Agronomy
- Year: 2023
- Article ID: 3581881
Article 7
- Title: Enzymatic Properties of Red Beet (Beta vulgaris L.) Leaf, Root Pulp and Peel
- Authors: T. Sileshi, Z. Yusuf, M. Desta
- Journal: Recent Patents on Biotechnology
- Year: 2023
- Volume: 17
- Issue: 4
- Pages: 395ā404
Article 8
- Title: Optimization of Hormonal Compositions of Media for In vitro Propagation of Apple (Malus Ć domestica Borkh.) Cultivars
- Authors: B. Abdella, Z. Yusuf, Y. Petros
- Journal: Open Biotechnology Journal
- Year: 2023
- Volume: 17
- Issue: 1
- Article Number: e187407072301240
Article 9
- Title: Physicochemical Properties and Biological Activities of Koseret (Lippia adoensis Hochst. Var. Koseret) Seed and Leaf Oil Extracts
- Authors: M. Shiferaw, Z. Yusuf, M. Desta
- Journal: Recent Patents on Biotechnology
- Year: 2023
- Volume: 17
- Issue: 2
- Pages: 142ā150
Article 10
- Title: Effects of Indigenous and Commercial Rhizobia on Growth and Nodulation of Soybean (Glycine max L) under Greenhouse Condition
- Authors: M. Desta, A. Akuma, M. Minay, Z. Yusuf, K. Baye
- Journal: Open Biotechnology Journal
- Year: 2023
- Volume: 17
- Issue: 1
- Article Number: e187407072302070