DR. ZEKERIA YUSUF

PROFILE

Contact

PHONE:
+251-941974155

WEBSITE:

EMAIL:
Mohammedmume2020@gmail.com

ORCiD

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Hobbies

 Writing problem-solving research articles
 Working on indigenous knowledge
 Physical Activities

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Mohammed Ahmed Mume

Academic position: Lecturer, PhD Candidates
Date of Birth: July 10, 1987 G.C
Gender: Male
Marital status: Married

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EDUCATION

 On July 29, 2007, I earned a B.Ed. degree in Biology from Haramaya University, Ethiopia
 On January 8, 2012, I earned an M.Sc. degree in Botanical Science from Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
 Currently, I am a PhD student of plant pathology at Haramaya University

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WORK EXPERIENCE

 As a graduate assistant, I worked at Jigjiga University from September 2008 to October 2009.
 I served as a lecturer at Jigjiga University from January 12, 2012, to August 08, 2018.
 Lecturer at Haramaya University from October 9, 2019, to the present.

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SKILLS

 All Basic computer skills
 Good communication skills
 Experience in designing and writing research Projects/proposals

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Training and Professional Development

 All Basic computer skills
 Good communication skills
 Experience in designing and writing research Projects/proposals

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Research Interest

 Management of plant diseases
 Extraction of phytochemical molecules
 Molecular study of mycotoxigenic mold fungi

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Publications

1. Mohammed A, Chala A, Dejene M, and Fininsa C (2025). Sorghum Grain Mold Fungi: Occurrence and Distribution in Freshly-Harvested and Stored Sorghum in Eastern Ethiopia. Journal of Stored Products and Postharvest Research. https://academicjournals.org/journal/JSSPR
2. Mohammed, A., and Birahanu, A. (2018). Composition and structural analysis of woody plant species in Gobele Valley of Babile elephant sanctuary, eastern Ethiopia. http://ir.haramaya.edu.et/hru/handle/123456749/440.
3. Mohammed A., and Abbas M. (2025). Threats to woody plant species diversity and their conservation techniques in Gobele Valley of Babile elephant sanctuary, eastern Ethiopia. Submitted to European Journal of Botany, Plant Science and Phytology.

Professional society activities
 Offer a tutorial for Grade 12 students at the HU Model School and Bate High School
 Arrange and distribute teaching materials (textbooks) to Gorogutu High School in East Hararghe.
 Participate in Examining Grade 12 National School Leaving Examination.

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REFERENCES

NAME Berahanu Abraha (PhD)
Position held Department of Biology
Address (city, country) Bahar Dar University
Telephone +251918766766
E-mail berhanu.tsegay@yahoo.com

NAME Tamiru Oljra (PhD)
Position held Assistant professor at the Ethiopian Biotechnology Institute
Address (city, country)
Telephone +251910717647
E-mail
tolgira@yahoo.com or: toljira@gmail.co

Name Chemada Fininsa (PhD) (Professor in Plant Pathology)
Position held Instructor/Researcher in Plant Protection Program,
School of Plant Sciences, College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Address (city, country) Haramaya University, P.O. Box 138, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Telephone +251910717647
E-mail cfininsa@gmail.com

Name Mashilla Dejene (PhD) (Professor in Plant Pathology)
Position held Instructor/Researcher in Plant Protection Program,
School of Plant Sciences, College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Address (city, country) Haramaya University, P.O. Box 138, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Telephone +251915742579
E-mail mashilla.dejenewm@gmail.com

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