PROFILE
CONTACT
PHONE:
+251-924-90-00-36
WEBSITE:
www.haramaya.edu.et
EMAIL:
mydagmeme@gmail.com
mail4mulugetta@yahoo.com
Mulugeta.Desta@haramaya.edu.et
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Dr. MULUGETA DESTA RUNDASSA
Position: Associate Professor
Gender: Male
Marital status: Married
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EDUCATION
PhD in Environmental Micro-Biotechnol from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai P.R China
MSc in Applied Biology from Haramaya University, Ethiopia
Bed in Biology from Haramaya University, Haramaya, Ethiopia
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Haramaya University, Associate Professor 2023----
Haramaya University, Assistant Professor
2014– 2023
Haramaya University, Lecturer2011–2014
Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Biologist 2008-2011
Federal Ministry of Agriculture, 2001-2008
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SKILLS
Technical skill and competences
• Protein Purification, 3D Crystallography, Microbial Biotechnology, Cloning, Molecular Microbiology
• Organizational skill and competences
• Good leadership skill, organize, manage cases and mobilize team works, punctual, role model and good communication skills
• Worked as Associate Dean and interim Dean CNCS,HU
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Research Interest
1. Molecular mechanism of toxicants degradation by microbial cells
2. Structure and function of key protein complexes in cellular pathways
3. Using structural biology to study the mechanisms of how key enzymes in microbial metabolic pathways
4. Applied microbiology and advanced fermentation technology.
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Research Interest
Morphological and SSR Marker Based Molecular Characterization of Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Grown in Eastern Hararghe, Ethiopia
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Training and Professional Development
• Participated on health seminar (ShuHua Hall), held in School of life Sciences and Biotechnology on 24th April,2018
• Participated in the scientific conferences organized by school of life sciences and biotechnology Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Nov 2018
• Participated on GIS and remote sensing training given at Horn Africa College
Professional society activities
Member of Ethiopian Biological Society
Member of Ethiopian Biotechnology society
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Publications
1. Desta, Zhang L, Wang W, Ping Xu, Tang H.2021, Molecular mechanisms and biochemical analysis of fluorene-degradation by the Pseudomonas sp. SMT-1 strain, Springer Nature, 3 Biotech 11:416.
2. Desta M, Wang W, Zhang L, Ping Xu, Tang H. 2019, Isolation, Characterization and Genomic Analysis of Pseudomonas sp. Strain SMT-1, an Efficient fluorene-degrading Bacterium. J. Evolutionary Bioinf. Vol.15:1-7.
3. Desta M, Andualem M, Zekeria Y.2020, Characterization of physico-chemical properties and antioxidant activity of oil from seed,leaf and stem of purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.), Biotechnology Reports Vol.27 e00512.
4. Desta M, Gongquan L, Haiyang H, Ping Xu, Geng W, Tang H. 2019, Purification, crystallization and preliminary X-ray analysis of NicX; a Key Enzyme in Nicotinic acid degradation from Pseudomonas putida KT2440 (Accepted).J.Biol Regul Homoeost.
5. Desta M, Kindu A, Zekeria Y. 2020, Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Activities of Purslane Leaf and Stem Extracts. International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review 8(7): 88-93
6. Desta M, Desta B, Samuel H. 2013, Trypanosome infection rate of Glossina pallidipes and trypanosomosis prevalence in cattle in Amaro special District of southern Ethiopia. Journal of veterinary medicine and animal health Vol 5(6) pp.164-170.
7. Zeleke G, S. Menkir, Desta M, 2013, Prevalence of ovine fascioliasis and its economic significance in basona worana district, central Ethiopia. Scientific Journal of Zoology, Vol. 2(8) 81-94.
8. Eleni k, Sissay M, Ameha k, Desta M. 2013. Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections and their associations with anthropometric measurements of school children in selected primary schools, Wukro town, Eastern Tigray, Ethiopia. International Journal of current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 2319-7706, 3(3), 11-29
9. Desta M. 2013 Trypanosome infection rate of Glossina morsitans and trypanosomosis prevalence in cattle in upper Didessa valley western Ethiopia. International Journal of current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 2319-7706, 3(3), 378-388
10. Bekele C, Sissay M, Desta M. 2014, On Farm Study of Bovine Fascioliasis in Lemo District and its economic loss due to liver condemnation at Hossana Municipal abattoir, Southern Ethiopia, International Journal of current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 2319-7706, 3: 4 pp. 1122-1132
11. Serkalem K, Sissay M, Desta M.2014, On farm and Abattoir Lungworm infection of small ruminants in selected areas of Dale District, Southern Ethiopia, International Journal of current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 2319-7706, 3: 4 pp. 1139-115.
12. Desta M, Sissay M, Ameha K.2013 The study on tsetse fly (Glossina species) and their role in the trypanosome infection rate in Birbir valley, Baro Akobo River system, western Ethiopia. Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health Vol.5(7),pp.186-194
13. Desta M, Sissay M, Ameha K. 2013, Prevalence and seasonal incidence of bovine trypanosomosis in Birbir valley, Baro Akobo River system, Western Ethiopia. Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health, Vol. 5(5), pp. 138-143
14. Zekeria Y, Abdi M, Desta M ,Jemal T. 2021,Physicochemical Properties, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill) Seed and Leaf Oils Archives of Ecotoxicology 3(4):125-129
15. Desta M, Yenewud T, Zekeria Y, Sewunet M. 2021, International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review Comparative Efficacy of Fennel Seed and Koseret Leaf Powders in Management of Adult Maize Weevil (Sitophilus zeamais motsch.) in Stored Maize Grains, Int.J.Curr.Res.Aca.Rev; 9(05): 17-23
16. Zekeria Y.Abdi M, Desta M,Desta D.2021, Physiochemical properties, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare mill) seed and leaf oils. Archives of Ecotoxicology 3(4):125-129
17. Fikremariam A, Zekeria Y. Desta M. 2022, Physiochemical properties and biological activities of garden cress (Lepidium sativum L) seed and leaf oil extracts. Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology 2022(4)
18. Mulugeta D, Ayele A, Metadel M, Zekeria Y, and Kassa B. 2023, Effects of Indigenous and Commercial Rhizobia on Growth and Nodulation of Soybean (Glycine max L) under Greenhouse Condition
19. Fuad A, Zekeria Y, Yohannes P, and Mulugeta D.2023. Optimization of Hormonal Compositions of Media in In Vitro Propagation of Orange Cultivars from Shoot Tip Nodal Segments
20. Zekeria Y, Mulugeta D, Wassu M,2023, Direct Organogenesis of Citrus Cultivars from Shoot Tip Nodal Segments
21. Aynalem G, Zekeria Y, Mulugeta D.2023, Biological Activities of Papaya (Carica papaya L.) Seed, Rind and Pulp Oil Extracts
22. Tatek S, Zekeria Y, Mulugeta D.2023, Enzymatic Properties of Red Beet ( Beta vulgaris L.) Leaf, Root Pulp, and Peel
23. Nigatu W, Zekeria Y, Mulugeta D, Tadele T.2022, Enzymatic Characterization, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Protease from Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Seed and Leaf Extracts
24. Muhammednur S, Zekeria Y, Mulugeta D, Megersa I.2022, Physicochemical Properties, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis L. OSBECK) Fruit Peel and Pulp Oil Extracts
25. Getachew Y, Zekeria Y, Mulugeta D.2022, Physicochemical Properties, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Ethiopian Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) Leaf and Flower Oil Extract
26. Mekdes S, Zekeria Y, Mulugeta D.2022, Physicochemical Properties and Biological Activities of Koseret (Lippia adoensis Hochst. Var. Koseret) Seed and Leaf Oil Extracts
27. Gebine T, Zekeria Y, Mulugeta D, Sewnet M,2022, Physico-chemical Properties and Biological Activities of Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) Seed and Leaf Oil Extracts
28. Elias L, Zekeria Y, Mulugeta D, Jemal T.2022, Physicochemical Properties and Biological Activities of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) Bulb and Leek (Allium ampeloprasum L. var. Porrum) Leaf Oil Extracts
29. Zekeria Y, Berhanu A, Mulugeta D, Desta D.2022, Biological Activities of Peppermint (Mentha Piperta L.) Oil
30. Zekeria Y, Alemtsehay M, Mulugeta D, Sultan S.2021, physicochemical properties and biological activities of mango (magnifera indica l.) Seed kernel and peel oils
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