CURRICULUM VITAE





Curriculum Vitae – Dinaol Belina Kitila, PhD

Dinaol Belina Kitila, PhD

Associate Professor
College of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya University

1. Personal Information

Full Name
First name: Dinaol Belina | Surname: Kitila
Qualification
PhD in Microbiology (One Health approach to food safety)
Address
P.O.Box 138, Haramaya University, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Contact
Fax: +251-0255530325 | Mobile: +251-913835631
E-mail
belina.dinaol@gmail.com
dinaol.belina@haramaya.edu.et
belina.timketa@gmail.com
Web & Social Links
Nationality
Ethiopian
Date of Birth
January 19, 1987

2. Professional Summary

Dinaol Belina is an Associate Professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya University.
He holds a PhD in Microbiology with a research focus on the One Health approach to foodborne diseases
and has a specialty in Veterinary Pathology. He has extensive experience in life sciences and clinical
laboratories, with strong skills in genomic sequencing and bioinformatics. He has received multiple
national and international research grants and has published over 50 peer‑reviewed papers, with more
than 1000 citations and an h‑index of 18.

Research Interests

One Health; Genomic Epidemiology of Foodborne Diseases; Zoonosis; Meta‑genomics; Antimicrobial Resistance;
Food Microbiology (dairy microbiology); Poultry Disease and Management; Molecular Pathology and Epidemiology.

3. Academic Ranks and Work Experience

Associate Professor
Haramaya University
October 3, 2017 – Present
  • Lectured and supervised DVM, MSc, and PhD students.
  • Taught courses including Genomics & Bioinformatics, Advanced Food Safety, Veterinary Microbiology, Medical Microbiology, Molecular Epidemiology, Food Microbiology, Poultry Health Management, Research Methods, General & Systemic Pathology, and Clinical Practice I–IV.
  • Advised and examined over 50 DVM and postgraduate students.
  • Conducted research and published extensively.
  • Participated in community service and university leadership.
Assistant Professor
Haramaya University
August 7, 2014 – October 2, 2017
  • Delivered theoretical and practical courses in pathology, clinical pathology, poultry diseases, and clinical practice.
  • Supervised VLT, BVSc, DVM, and MSc theses and clinical practices.
  • Engaged in curriculum development, academic leadership, and community services.
  • Conducted research and published articles.
Lecturer
Haramaya University
September 17, 2010 – August 6, 2014
  • Taught core veterinary courses and laboratory classes.
  • Delivered courses including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry I & II, Poultry Disease & Management, and Clinical Practice I–IV.
  • Participated in academic advising, research support, and community engagement.

4. Organizational Leadership and Academic Coordination Experience

Coordinator, Grant Management Capacity Building
Haramaya University
February 2025 – Present

Provides institutional leadership in strengthening the university’s grant management system across
pre‑award and post‑award processes. Facilitates capacity‑building programs, oversees grant execution,
monitors project implementation, ensures compliance and reporting, and coordinates performance
monitoring of funded research projects.

Principal Center Coordinator, Continuing Education Program (CEP)
Haramaya University, Dire Dawa Center
December 2014 – February 2016

Provided strategic and operational leadership for CEP programs, supervised instructors, managed
student enrollment and support services, and coordinated academic schedules.

Head, Laboratory Coordination Unit
College of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya University
February 2016 – January 2019

Led the Laboratory Coordination Unit, overseeing all teaching and research laboratories. Supervised
technical staff, ensured laboratory management, coordinated operations, optimized resources, and
supported high‑quality instruction and research.


Dr. Dinaol Belina

5. Research Projects (Grants) Earned or Engaged

Project Title Funder Role
Development of Topical Herbal Acaricides for Tick Control in Cattle: From Laboratory Evaluation to Field Deployment HU Grand Challenge (2025–2028) Principal Investigator (PI)
Phytic Acid Production from Agro‑Industrial Waste Product and Evaluation of Its Biological Activity HU Grand Challenge (2025–2028) Co‑Investigator
Potential and Future Perspectives of Agricultural Technologies in Oromia Region, Ethiopia (2024–2025) Oromia Science & Technology Authority; Haramaya University Co‑Investigator
List of Essential Veterinary Medicines and Vaccines for Ethiopia (2022–2024) Ministry of Agriculture; Brooke Ethiopia; Ethiopian Veterinary Association Co‑Investigator
Foodborne Disease Epidemiology, Surveillance and Control in African LMICs (FOCAL) (2018–2024) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; FCDO (UK) Co‑Investigator
Sero‑epidemiology, Isolation and Economic Impacts of Bovine Brucellosis (2018–2020) Haramaya University Co‑Investigator
Reproductive Diseases and Disorders of Female Camels in Eastern Ethiopia (2017–2019) Haramaya University Principal Investigator (PI)
Skin and Hide Defects: Marketing System and Pathological Studies in Eastern Ethiopia (2015–2017) Haramaya University Principal Investigator (PI)
Assessment of Reproductive Problems in Male Camels (2017–2019) Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) Co‑Investigator
Major Reproductive Health Problems of Dairy Cows in Eastern Ethiopia (2015–2017) Haramaya University Co‑Investigator

6. Educational Background

PhD in Microbiology | Haramaya University
October 2018 – November 2024 | CGPA: 4.0/4.0
  • Advanced Medical Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Dairy Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Soil Microbiology, Immunotechnology, Genomics & Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Research Methods
  • Seminar I: Roles and Limitations of Brucella Vaccine
  • Seminar II: Pathogenicity & Diagnostics of Escherichia coli in Ethiopia
  • PhD Dissertation: Genomic characterization of foodborne pathogens in diarrheic under‑five children and exposure sources in Eastern Ethiopia
MSc in Tropical Veterinary Pathology | Addis Ababa University
October 2012 – July 2014 | CGPA: 4.0/4.0
  • MSc Seminar: Camel Liver Pathology
  • MSc Thesis: Pathological & biochemical study of liver fluke infection in ruminants
  • Major Courses: General Pathology, Special Pathology, Diagnostic Pathology, Pathophysiology, Avian Pathology, Laboratory Animal Science
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) | Hawassa University
October 2005 – July 2010 | CGPA: 3.9/4.0
  • DVM Thesis: Serological investigation of PPR in pastoral & agro‑pastoral systems
  • Seminar: Major foodborne pathogens and their pathogenesis
  • Completed one‑year externship in clinical, laboratory, and abattoir practice

7. National & Institutional Committees

7.3 Academic Supervision, Examination & Assessment

  • Vice Chair, Veterinary Education National Action Plan (VEd‑NAP) Curriculum Review (2025–2028)
  • Member, National Essential Veterinary Medicines List Committee (2021–2024)
  • Member, Agricultural Technologies Roadmap Team, Oromia Region (2024–2025)
  • Member, Animal Disease Outbreak Investigation Committee (2016–2017)
  • Member, Chemical Waste Disposal Task Force, HU (2016–2019)
  • Chairperson, Grant Management Guideline Development Committee, HU (2025–2026)
  • Coordinator, Rabies Vaccination Campaign (2015, 2017)
  • Coordinator, Fundraising & Charity Campaign for Displaced Communities (2018)
  • Chairperson, DVM Program Accreditation Task Force (2024–present)
  • Chairperson, BVSc Curriculum Development Team (2016)
  • Member, PhD Curriculum Development Committee (2022–2023)
  • College Academic Commission Member, CVM‑HU (2016–2019)
  • Reviewer, MSc Curriculum (Jigjiga University, 2023)
  • Reviewer, BVSc Curriculum (Oda Bultum University, 2019)
  • Advisor/Supervisor for 60+ DVM & MSc theses
  • External & Internal Examiner for MSc theses (AAU, Jimma, Wollega, Ambo, HU)
  • External Assessor, DVM Core Courses (Pathology), University of Gondar (2018)

8. Training Certificates

  • Research Administration Certificate – US Embassy, Ethiopia (2025)
  • Grant Writing & Management – US Embassy, Ethiopia (2025)
  • Whole Genome Sequencing Training – KCRI (2023)
  • Advanced Bioinformatics & Metagenomics – Technical University of Denmark (2023)
  • GIS & Remote Sensing – Haramaya University (2015)
  • International Trade & Public Health – Ohio State University
  • Leadership Certificate – VEd‑NAP, Ohio State University (2025)
  • Competence‑Based Curriculum Review – RUFORUM (2026)
  • PGDHET – Haramaya University (2015)
  • Instructional Skills – Haramaya University (2015)
  • Soft Skills TOT – Haramaya University (2016)
  • Academic Program Accreditation – HU & ETA (2025)

9. Professional Memberships

  • Full Member, Ethiopian Veterinary Association (EVA)
  • Member, Higher Education Teachers’ Association (HETA)

10. Personal Skills & Competences

  • Proficient in SPSS, STATA, and R
  • Skilled in genome sequencing & bioinformatics
  • Experienced in research design, proposal writing, and publication
  • Strong analytical and communication abilities

11. Language Proficiency

Language Listening Reading Interaction Production Writing
English Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Amharic Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Afaan Oromoo Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

12. Social Skills & Declaration

  • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
  • Committed to community collaboration and cultural respect

Hobbies: Reading, research‑based problem solving, and discussions on local and global current affairs.

Statement: I hereby certify that all the information provided in this CV is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Date: March 2026

Signature: Dinaol Belina (PhD)

Publications

Selected Publications

  1. Belina D, Gobena T, Kebede A, Chimdessa M, Hald T. Genotypic Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli and Nontyphoidal Salmonella Strains Isolated from Children with Diarrhea and Their Exposure Environments in Ethiopia. Infect Drug Resist. 2024;17:4955–4972. doi: 10.2147/IDR.S480395.
  2. Belina D, Gobena T, Kebede A, Chimdessa M, Mummed B, Thystrup CAN, Hald T. Occurrence and diversity of Campylobacter species in diarrheic children and their exposure environments in Ethiopia. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2024;4(10):e0003885. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0003885.
  3. Thystrup C, Gobena T, Salvador EM, Fayemi OE, Kumburu H, Buys EM, Gichure J, Moiane BT, Belina D, et al. Using metagenomics and whole-genome sequencing to characterize enteric pathogens across various sources in Africa. Nature Communications. 2025;16:11311. doi: 10.1038/s41467-025-66400-9.
  4. Ahmed AD, Hiko A, Belina D, Gebremeskel HF, Kebede IA. Identification and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of Staphylococcus species isolated from raw cow milk and swabs in smallholder dairy farms in Eastern Ethiopia. BMC Microbiol. 2024;24:284. doi: 10.1186/s12866-024-03439-6.
  5. Tulu D, Letta MU, Mummed YY, Hundessa F, Belina KD. Thermoregulatory and biochemical responses of indigenous sheep and goats to naturally saline water under pastoral systems. Pastoralism. 2025. doi: 10.3389/past.2025.14829.
  6. Gobena T, Belina D, Kebede A, Chimdessa M, Jemal A, Husen C, Hald T. Foodborne Bacterial Pathogens in Animal, Food, and Environmental Samples from Exposure Settings of Diarrheic Children in Ethiopia. Environ Health Insights. 2024. doi: 10.1177/11786302241288167.
  7. Thystrup C, Hald T, Belina D, Gobena T. Outbreak detection in Harar town and Kersa district using phylogenetic analysis and source attribution. BMC Infect Dis. 2024;24:864. doi: 10.1186/s12879-024-09800-4.
  8. Gobena T, Belina D, Hald T, Pires SM. Prevalence of Protozoan Pathogens Among Diarrheic Children Under 5 During the COVID‑19 Pandemic. Inquiry. 2024;61:469580241242784. doi: 10.1177/00469580241242784.
  9. Thystrup C, Majowicz SE, Kitila DB, Desta BN, Fayemi OE, Ayolabi CI, Belina D, et al. Etiology-specific incidence and mortality of diarrheal diseases in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Public Health. 2024;24:1864. doi: 10.1186/s12889-024-19334-8.
  10. Tesfaye Z, Hiko A, Belina D, Firdisa M. Fish-borne zoonotic parasites in Nile Tilapia and African Catfish in Eastern Ethiopia. Aquaculture Research. 2023;2638123. doi: 10.1155/2023/2638123.
  11. Belina D, Gobena T, Kebede A, Chimdessa M, Hailu Y, Hald T. Occurrence of diarrheagenic pathogens and coinfections in under‑five children in Eastern Ethiopia. Microbiol Insights. 2023;16:11786361231196527. doi: 10.1177/11786361231196527.
  12. Belina D, Hailu Y, Gobena T, Hald T, Njage PMK. Prevalence and epidemiological distribution of foodborne pathogens in Ethiopia: a systematic review. One Health Outlook. 2021;3:19. doi: 10.1186/s42522-021-00048-5.
  13. Hiko A, Bushura E, Belina D. Occurrence of Listeria in food chilling facilities at Haramaya University. Scientific African. 2019;3:e00074. doi: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2019.e00074.
  14. Mohammed N, Mengistu DA, Abdurehman A, Belina D, Mengistu S. Tetracycline residues in beef cattle tissues in Eastern Ethiopia. Environ Health Insights. 2022;16. doi: 10.1177/11786302221109720.
  15. Tasse I, Mengistu DA, Belina D, Girma S. Staphylococcus aureus in camel milk and associated factors in Eastern Ethiopia. Microbiol Insights. 2022;15:11786361221099876. doi: 10.1177/11786361221099876.
  16. Belina D, Eshetu A, Alemu S, Shasho B, Mohammed T, Mohammed A, Mummed B, Regassa D. Reproductive diseases and disorders of female camels in Eastern Ethiopia. Vet Med Int. 2021;2021:6641361. doi: 10.1155/2021/6641361.
  17. Tadesse D, Mangistu S, Belina D, Hiko A, Abdi S. Meat handling practices and E. coli O157:H7 in beef supply chains in Eastern Ethiopia. Int J Biosci Biochem. 2022;4(1):06–21. doi: 10.33545/26646536.2022.v4.i1a.30.
  18. Belina D, Melese M. Pathological lesion survey and financial losses in cattle slaughtered in Ethiopia. Indian J Vet Pathol. 2017;41(1):1–11.
  19. Belina D, Giri A, Mengistu S, Eshetu A. Gastrointestinal nematodes in ruminants: burden, risk factors, and anthelmintic practices. J Vet Sci Technol. 2017;8(2):433. doi: 10.4262/2157-7579.1000433.
  20. Belina D, Daba T, Eshetu A, Giro B. Honeybee pests and predators in West Shewa Zone, Ethiopia. LRRD. 2016;28(12). Link.
  21. Belina D, Muktar Y, Hiko A, Tamerat N, Kebede T, Wondimu T, Kemal J. Mastitis prevalence and bacterial isolation in dairy cattle in Oromia. GJMR Microbiology & Pathology. 2016;16(1).
  22. Belina D, Muktar Y, Girma B, Mengistu S. Sero‑prevalence of Foot and Mouth Disease in Eastern Showa Zone. GJSFR Agriculture & Veterinary. 2016;16(4).

  23. Belina D, Demissie T, Ashenafi H, Tadesse A. Comparative pathological study of liver fluke infection in ruminants. Indian J Vet Pathol. 2015;39(2):113–120.
  24. Belina D, Giro B, Ashenafi H, Demissie T, Muktar Y. Review on camel liver pathology and its major diagnostic approaches. GSRJ. 2015;3(1):68–79.
  25. Belina D, Fekadu G, Zegaye E, Belina S. Bovine hydatidosis: prevalence, public health and economic significance in and around Harar, Ethiopia. JVMAH. 2015;7(1):18–26.
  26. Ame MKM, Ahmed B, Abdulhamid M, Belina D, Bedruddin M, et al. Prevalence and identification of major bacteria associated with goat mastitis in Eastern Ethiopia. J Vet Health Sci. 2023;4(2):74–83.
  27. Belina D, Cherinet Y. Pathological and serum biochemical study of liver fluke infection in ruminants at ELFORA Export Abattoir. GJVMR. 2014;14(8):975–989.
  28. Belina T, Alemayehu A, Moje N, Yechale A, Girma S. Prevalence and public health significance of ovine hydatidosis in Bahirdar, Ethiopia. JVMAH. 2012;4(8):110–115.
  29. Disassa N, Sibhat B, Mengistu S, Muktar Y, Belina D. Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of E. coli O157:H7 in raw cow milk in Asosa, Ethiopia. Vet Med Int. 2017.
  30. Duguma A, Abera S, Zewdie W, Belina D, Haro G. Status of bovine tuberculosis and zoonotic implications in Borana zone. Trop Anim Health Prod. 2016;48(8). doi:10.1007/s11250-016-1213-4.
  31. Debere D, Muktar Y, Shiferaw S, Belina D. Internal parasites of equines and associated risk factors in Guder, Ethiopia. Ethiopian Vet J. 2018;22(2):36–52. doi:10.4314/evj.v22i2.4.
  32. Belina D, Belachew W, Hiko A, Duguma A, Hasen I, et al. Challenges and marketing channels of skin and hide in Eastern Ethiopia. J Vet Sci Technol. 2018;9:510. doi:10.4172/2157-7579.1000510.
  33. Eshetu A, Habtemariam K, Samuel A, Shimelis D, Belina D. Incidence of gross pathological conditions of reproductive organs in bulls. Indian J Vet Pathol. 2016;40(4):305–311.
  34. Muktar Y, Belina D, Alemu M, Shiferaw S, Belay H. Prevalence of gastrointestinal nematodes of cattle in Dire Dawa district. Adv Biol Res. 2015;9(6):418–423.
  35. Jaleta DK, Belina D, Duguma MF. Tick infestation in bovines at CVM veterinary clinic and beef farm, Haramaya University. Int J Multidisciplinary Comprehensive Research. 2023;1–9.
  36. Nuguse A, Mengistu S, Belina D. Good hygienic handling practices and microbial load of meat in Bedele town. Int J Food Sci Biotechnol. 2022;7(3):78–88. doi:10.11648/j.ijfsb.20220703.15.
  37. Muktar Y, Mamo G, Tesfaye B, Belina D. Review on major bacterial causes of calf diarrhea and diagnostic methods. JVMAH. 2015;7(5):173–185.
  38. Shiferaw S, Muktar Y, Belina D. Review on trypanocidal drug resistance in Ethiopia. JPVB. 2015;7(4):58–66.
  39. Alemayehu A, Mohammed K, Belina T. Prevalence of bovine coccidia in Kombolcha district. JVMAH. 2013;5(2):41–45.
  40. Megersa B, Bifa D, Belina T, Debela E, Regassa A, et al. Serological investigation of PPR in small ruminants under pastoral systems. Small Ruminant Res. 2011;97:134–138.
  41. Eshetu A, Ayele T, Mengistu S, Belina D. Prevalence of Melophagus ovinus and Bovicola ovis in sheep in Wogera district. J Vet Sci Technol. 2017;8:440. doi:10.4262/2157-7579.1000440.
  42. Mengistu S, Belina D, Eshetu A, Tarekegn M. Pasteurella isolation and identification from pneumonic goat lungs. JAVAR. 2017;4(2):147–154.
  43. Mengistu S, Fayyisa D, Belina D, Eshetu A. Prevalence of Coenurus cerebralis and economic loss in small ruminants. EJBS. 2017;9(2):101–105.
  44. Ahmed J, Duguma A, Regassa D, Belina D, Jilo R. Gastrointestinal nematodes and anthelmintic efficacy in sheep of Haramaya district. JAVS. 2017;5(3):39–44.
  45. Adem J, Belina D, Sori T. Major abnormalities and public health significance in ruminants slaughtered in Eastern Ethiopia. J Vet Sci Technol. 2017;8(4):464. doi:10.4262/2157-7579.1000464.
  46. Berhanu O, Hiko A, Muktar Y, Woyessa M, Belina D. Farm animal health management and treatment practices in Diga district. Bull Anim Health Prod Afr. 2017;65(2):367–378.
  47. Abatemam M, Taye E, Urji A, Belina D. Pathological lesions and financial losses in ovine slaughtered at Jimma abattoir. GJVMR. 2018;28(8):975–989.