Biography:

Mr. Melaku Tafese Awulachew graduated from Addis Ababa university; Addis Ababa Institute of Technology (AAiT),  with a Master of science in chemical engineering (Food  Engineering) and B.Sc. with chemical engineering (Process engineering) from Adama science and Technology University, Ethiopia.  Mr. Melaku Tafese worked for Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) as a researcher. He also worked  as a Food science and nutrition research process representative in Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center. Mr. Melaku Tafese is competent researcher and advisor in food systems, food system transformations, nutrition, food product development and sustainability. Melaku Tafese has over 5 years’ experience in research and project management.  He provided services as consultant for various private agro-processing industries. His  major strengths include leadership, coordination, research and analysis, planning, organizing, writing, presenting , giving training, and food formulation. Presently, Mr. Melaku Tafese is working for Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) as  Researcher in the Food Science and Nutrition research Directorate.  Mr. Melaku Tafese  has a great aspiration to work in the areas of food processing technology research and development platform towards commercialization.  Mr. Melaku Tafese adopted best work philosophies and implements professional strategic-thinking with energetic career development. 

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