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\n<\/p>\nPHONE:
\n+251-924-90-00-36\nWEBSITE:
\nwww.haramaya.edu.et\nEMAIL:
\nmydagmeme@gmail.com
\nmail4mulugetta@yahoo.com
\nMulugeta.Desta@haramaya.edu.et\n
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<\/p>\nPosition: Associate Professor
\nGender: Male
\nMarital status: Married\n
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<\/p>\nPhD in Environmental Micro-Biotechnol from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai P.R China
\nMSc in Applied Biology from Haramaya University, Ethiopia
\nBed in Biology from Haramaya University, Haramaya, Ethiopia \n
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<\/p>\nHaramaya University, Associate Professor 2023—-
\nHaramaya University, Assistant Professor
\n2014\u2013 2023
\nHaramaya University, Lecturer2011\u20132014
\nFederal Ministry of Agriculture, Biologist 2008-2011
\nFederal Ministry of Agriculture, 2001-2008\n
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<\/p>\nTechnical skill and competences<\/strong> <\/p>\n1. Molecular mechanism of toxicants degradation by microbial cells .<\/p>\n <\/p>\nMorphological and SSR Marker Based Molecular Characterization of Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Grown in Eastern Hararghe, Ethiopia <\/p>\n\u2022\tParticipated on health seminar (ShuHua Hall), held in School of life Sciences and Biotechnology on 24th April,2018 . <\/p>\n <\/p>\n1.\tDesta, 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. . <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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 . Dr. MULUGETA DESTA RUNDASSA Position: Associate Professor Gender: Male Marital status: Married . EDUCATION PhD in Environmental Micro-Biotechnol from […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_edd_button_behavior":[],"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2334","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/cncs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2334","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/cncs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/cncs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/cncs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/cncs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2334"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/cncs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2334\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2337,"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/cncs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2334\/revisions\/2337"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/cncs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2334"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022\tProtein Purification, 3D Crystallography, Microbial Biotechnology, Cloning, Molecular Microbiology
\n\u2022\tOrganizational skill and competences<\/strong>
\n\u2022\tGood leadership skill, organize, manage cases and mobilize team works, punctual, role model and good communication skills
\n\u2022\tWorked as Associate Dean and interim Dean CNCS,HU
\n.\n\n\t\tResearch Interest\n\t<\/h3>\n\t
\n2. Structure and function of key protein complexes in cellular pathways
\n3. Using structural biology to study the mechanisms of how key enzymes in microbial metabolic pathways
\n4. Applied microbiology and advanced fermentation technology.\n\n\t\tResearch Interest\n\t<\/h3>\n\t
\n.\n\n\t\tTraining and Professional Development\n\t<\/h3>\n\t
\n\u2022\tParticipated in the scientific conferences organized by school of life sciences and biotechnology Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Nov 2018
\n\u2022\tParticipated on GIS and remote sensing training given at Horn Africa College\nProfessional society activities<\/strong>
\nMember of Ethiopian Biological Society
\nMember of Ethiopian Biotechnology society \n\n\t\tPublications\n\t<\/h3>\n\t
\n2.\t 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.
\n3.\tDesta 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.
\n4.\t 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.
\n5.\t 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
\n6.\t 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.
\n7.\t 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.
\n8.\tEleni 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
\n9.\t 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
\n10.\tBekele 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
\n11.\tSerkalem 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.
\n12.\t 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
\n13.\tDesta 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
\n14.\tZekeria 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
\n15.\t 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
\n16.\t 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
\n17.\tFikremariam 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)
\n18.\tMulugeta 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
\n19.\tFuad 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
\n20.\tZekeria Y, Mulugeta D, Wassu M,2023, Direct Organogenesis of Citrus Cultivars from Shoot Tip Nodal Segments
\n21.\tAynalem G, Zekeria Y, Mulugeta D.2023, Biological Activities of Papaya (Carica papaya L.) Seed, Rind and Pulp Oil Extracts
\n22.\tTatek S, Zekeria Y, Mulugeta D.2023, Enzymatic Properties of Red Beet ( Beta vulgaris L.) Leaf, Root Pulp, and Peel\n23.\tNigatu 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
\n24.\tMuhammednur 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
\n25.\tGetachew Y, Zekeria Y, Mulugeta D.2022, Physicochemical Properties, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Ethiopian Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) Leaf and Flower Oil Extract
\n26.\tMekdes S, Zekeria Y, Mulugeta D.2022, Physicochemical Properties and Biological Activities of Koseret (Lippia adoensis Hochst. Var. Koseret) Seed and Leaf Oil Extracts
\n27.\tGebine T, Zekeria Y, Mulugeta D, Sewnet M,2022, Physico-chemical Properties and Biological Activities of Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) Seed and Leaf Oil Extracts
\n28.\tElias 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
\n29.\tZekeria Y, Berhanu A, Mulugeta D, Desta D.2022, Biological Activities of Peppermint (Mentha Piperta L.) Oil
\n30.\tZekeria Y, Alemtsehay M, Mulugeta D, Sultan S.2021, physicochemical properties and biological activities of mango (magnifera indica l.) Seed kernel and peel oils\n