Curriculum Vitae \u2013 Dinaol Belina Kitila, PhD<\/title>\n<style>\n body {\n font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n margin: 40px;\n background: #ffffff;\n color: #222;\n line-height: 1.6;\n }\n h1, h2, h3 {\n color: #003366;\n margin-bottom: 6px;\n }\n h1 {\n font-size: 30px;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n letter-spacing: 1px;\n }\n h2 {\n font-size: 22px;\n border-bottom: 2px solid #003366;\n padding-bottom: 4px;\n margin-top: 35px;\n }\n h3 {\n font-size: 18px;\n margin-top: 20px;\n }\n .section {\n margin-bottom: 25px;\n }\n .info-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: 200px auto;\n gap: 10px 25px;\n margin-top: 10px;\n }\n .label {\n font-weight: bold;\n color: #000;\n }\n a {\n color: #005fa3;\n text-decoration: none;\n }\n a:hover {\n text-decoration: underline;\n }\n ul {\n margin: 5px 0 0 0;\n padding-left: 18px;\n }\n .experience-block {\n margin-bottom: 20px;\n }\n .role-title {\n font-weight: bold;\n font-size: 15px;\n color: #003366;\n }\n .org {\n font-style: italic;\n color: #444;\n }\n .dates {\n color: #666;\n font-size: 13px;\n margin-bottom: 5px;\n }\n .summary {\n text-align: justify;\n }\n<\/style>\n<\/head><\/p>\n<body><\/p>\n<h2>Dinaol Belina Kitila, PhD<\/h2>\nAssociate Professor<\/strong> \nCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya University\n<\/p>\n<h2>1. Personal Information<\/h2>\nFull Name\nFirst name: Dinaol Belina<\/strong> | Surname: Kitila<\/strong>\nQualification\nPhD in Microbiology (One Health approach to food safety)\nAddress\nP.O.Box 138, Haramaya University, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia\nContact\nFax: +251-0255530325 | Mobile: +251-913835631\nE-mail\n belina.dinaol@gmail.com \n dinaol.belina@haramaya.edu.et \n belina.timketa@gmail.com\nWeb & Social Links\n<ul>\n<li>Skype:<\/strong> dinaol.belina<\/li>\n<li>ORCID:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-6004-5428\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-6004-5428<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Scopus Author ID:<\/strong> 57192256806<\/li>\n<li>ResearchGate:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Dinaol-Kitila\/research\" target=\"_blank\">ResearchGate Profile<\/a><\/li>\n<li>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Google Scholar:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=euSFtJUAAAAJ&hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">Google Scholar Profile<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nNationality\nEthiopian\nDate of Birth\nJanuary 19, 1987\n<\/p>\n<h2>2. Professional Summary<\/h2>\n\n Dinaol Belina is an Associate Professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya University. \n He holds a PhD in Microbiology with a research focus on the One Health approach to foodborne diseases \n and has a specialty in Veterinary Pathology. He has extensive experience in life sciences and clinical \n laboratories, with strong skills in genomic sequencing and bioinformatics. He has received multiple \n national and international research grants and has published over 50 peer\u2011reviewed papers, with more \n than 1000 citations and an h\u2011index of 18.\n\n<h3>Research Interests<\/h3>\n\n One Health; Genomic Epidemiology of Foodborne Diseases; Zoonosis; Meta\u2011genomics; Antimicrobial Resistance; \n Food Microbiology (dairy microbiology); Poultry Disease and Management; Molecular Pathology and Epidemiology.\n\n<\/p>\n<h2>3. Academic Ranks and Work Experience<\/h2>\nAssociate Professor\nHaramaya University\nOctober 3, 2017 \u2013 Present\n<ul>\n<li>Lectured and supervised DVM, MSc, and PhD students.<\/li>\n<li>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\u2013IV.<\/li>\n<li>Advised and examined over 50 DVM and postgraduate students.<\/li>\n<li>Conducted research and published extensively.<\/li>\n<li>Participated in community service and university leadership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAssistant Professor\nHaramaya University\nAugust 7, 2014 \u2013 October 2, 2017\n<ul>\n<li>Delivered theoretical and practical courses in pathology, clinical pathology, poultry diseases, and clinical practice.<\/li>\n<li>Supervised VLT, BVSc, DVM, and MSc theses and clinical practices.<\/li>\n<li>Engaged in curriculum development, academic leadership, and community services.<\/li>\n<li>Conducted research and published articles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nLecturer\nHaramaya University\nSeptember 17, 2010 \u2013 August 6, 2014\n<ul>\n<li>Taught core veterinary courses and laboratory classes.<\/li>\n<li>Delivered courses including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry I & II, Poultry Disease & Management, and Clinical Practice I\u2013IV.<\/li>\n<li>Participated in academic advising, research support, and community engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n<h2>4. Organizational Leadership and Academic Coordination Experience<\/h2>\nCoordinator, Grant Management Capacity Building\nHaramaya University\nFebruary 2025 \u2013 Present\n\n Provides institutional leadership in strengthening the university\u2019s grant management system across \n pre\u2011award and post\u2011award processes. Facilitates capacity\u2011building programs, oversees grant execution, \n monitors project implementation, ensures compliance and reporting, and coordinates performance \n monitoring of funded research projects.\n \nPrincipal Center Coordinator, Continuing Education Program (CEP)\nHaramaya University, Dire Dawa Center\nDecember 2014 \u2013 February 2016\n\n Provided strategic and operational leadership for CEP programs, supervised instructors, managed \n student enrollment and support services, and coordinated academic schedules.\n \nHead, Laboratory Coordination Unit\nCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya University\nFebruary 2016 \u2013 January 2019\n\n Led the Laboratory Coordination Unit, overseeing all teaching and research laboratories. Supervised \n technical staff, ensured laboratory management, coordinated operations, optimized resources, and \n supported high\u2011quality instruction and research.\n \n<\/body> \n<\/html>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/cvm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Dinaol-Belina.png\" alt=\"Dr. Dinaol Belina\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"217\" width=\"291\" title=\"Dinaol Belina\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\n\t\n<style>\n .section-title {\n font-size: 22px;\n color: #003366;\n border-bottom: 2px solid #003366;\n padding-bottom: 4px;\n margin-top: 40px;\n margin-bottom: 15px;\n font-weight: bold;\n }\n .sub-title {\n font-size: 18px;\n color: #005fa3;\n margin-top: 20px;\n margin-bottom: 8px;\n font-weight: bold;\n }\n table.cv-table {\n width: 100%;\n border-collapse: collapse;\n margin-top: 10px;\n font-size: 14px;\n }\n table.cv-table th, table.cv-table td {\n border: 1px solid #ccc;\n padding: 8px 10px;\n vertical-align: top;\n }\n table.cv-table th {\n background: #e8f1fb;\n font-weight: bold;\n color: #003366;\n }\n ul.cv-list {\n margin: 5px 0 0 18px;\n padding-left: 0;\n line-height: 1.5;\n }\n .edu-block {\n margin-bottom: 20px;\n }\n .edu-title {\n font-weight: bold;\n font-size: 16px;\n color: #003366;\n }\n .edu-dates {\n color: #666;\n font-size: 13px;\n margin-bottom: 5px;\n }\n .skills-list, .lang-table {\n font-size: 14px;\n }\n .lang-table td, .lang-table th {\n padding: 6px 10px;\n border: 1px solid #ccc;\n }\n .signature-block {\n margin-top: 40px;\n font-size: 15px;\n }\n<\/style>\n\n<h2>5. Research Projects (Grants) Earned or Engaged<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Project Title<\/th>\n<th>Funder<\/th>\n<th>Role<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Development of Topical Herbal Acaricides for Tick Control in Cattle: From Laboratory Evaluation to Field Deployment<\/td>\n<td>HU Grand Challenge (2025\u20132028)<\/td>\n<td>Principal Investigator (PI)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Phytic Acid Production from Agro\u2011Industrial Waste Product and Evaluation of Its Biological Activity<\/td>\n<td>HU Grand Challenge (2025\u20132028)<\/td>\n<td>Co\u2011Investigator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Potential and Future Perspectives of Agricultural Technologies in Oromia Region, Ethiopia (2024\u20132025)<\/td>\n<td>Oromia Science & Technology Authority; Haramaya University<\/td>\n<td>Co\u2011Investigator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>List of Essential Veterinary Medicines and Vaccines for Ethiopia (2022\u20132024)<\/td>\n<td>Ministry of Agriculture; Brooke Ethiopia; Ethiopian Veterinary Association<\/td>\n<td>Co\u2011Investigator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Foodborne Disease Epidemiology, Surveillance and Control in African LMICs (FOCAL) (2018\u20132024)<\/td>\n<td>Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; FCDO (UK)<\/td>\n<td>Co\u2011Investigator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sero\u2011epidemiology, Isolation and Economic Impacts of Bovine Brucellosis (2018\u20132020)<\/td>\n<td>Haramaya University<\/td>\n<td>Co\u2011Investigator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reproductive Diseases and Disorders of Female Camels in Eastern Ethiopia (2017\u20132019)<\/td>\n<td>Haramaya University<\/td>\n<td>Principal Investigator (PI)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Skin and Hide Defects: Marketing System and Pathological Studies in Eastern Ethiopia (2015\u20132017)<\/td>\n<td>Haramaya University<\/td>\n<td>Principal Investigator (PI)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Assessment of Reproductive Problems in Male Camels (2017\u20132019)<\/td>\n<td>Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)<\/td>\n<td>Co\u2011Investigator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Major Reproductive Health Problems of Dairy Cows in Eastern Ethiopia (2015\u20132017)<\/td>\n<td>Haramaya University<\/td>\n<td>Co\u2011Investigator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2>6. Educational Background<\/h2>\nPhD in Microbiology | Haramaya University\nOctober 2018 \u2013 November 2024 | CGPA: 4.0\/4.0\n<ul>\n<li>Advanced Medical Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Dairy Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Soil Microbiology, Immunotechnology, Genomics & Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Research Methods<\/li>\n<li>Seminar I: Roles and Limitations of Brucella Vaccine<\/li>\n<li>Seminar II: Pathogenicity & Diagnostics of Escherichia coli in Ethiopia<\/li>\n<li>PhD Dissertation: Genomic characterization of foodborne pathogens in diarrheic under\u2011five children and exposure sources in Eastern Ethiopia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nMSc in Tropical Veterinary Pathology | Addis Ababa University\nOctober 2012 \u2013 July 2014 | CGPA: 4.0\/4.0\n<ul>\n<li>MSc Seminar: Camel Liver Pathology<\/li>\n<li>MSc Thesis: Pathological & biochemical study of liver fluke infection in ruminants<\/li>\n<li>Major Courses: General Pathology, Special Pathology, Diagnostic Pathology, Pathophysiology, Avian Pathology, Laboratory Animal Science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDoctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) | Hawassa University\nOctober 2005 \u2013 July 2010 | CGPA: 3.9\/4.0\n<ul>\n<li>DVM Thesis: Serological investigation of PPR in pastoral & agro\u2011pastoral systems<\/li>\n<li>Seminar: Major foodborne pathogens and their pathogenesis<\/li>\n<li>Completed one\u2011year externship in clinical, laboratory, and abattoir practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>7. National & Institutional Committees<\/h2>\n<h3>7.3 Academic Supervision, Examination & Assessment<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Vice Chair, Veterinary Education National Action Plan (VEd\u2011NAP) Curriculum Review (2025\u20132028)<\/li>\n<li>Member, National Essential Veterinary Medicines List Committee (2021\u20132024)<\/li>\n<li>Member, Agricultural Technologies Roadmap Team, Oromia Region (2024\u20132025)<\/li>\n<li>Member, Animal Disease Outbreak Investigation Committee (2016\u20132017)<\/li>\n<li>Member, Chemical Waste Disposal Task Force, HU (2016\u20132019)<\/li>\n<li>Chairperson, Grant Management Guideline Development Committee, HU (2025\u20132026)<\/li>\n<li>Coordinator, Rabies Vaccination Campaign (2015, 2017)<\/li>\n<li>Coordinator, Fundraising & Charity Campaign for Displaced Communities (2018)<\/li>\n<li>Chairperson, DVM Program Accreditation Task Force (2024\u2013present)<\/li>\n<li>Chairperson, BVSc Curriculum Development Team (2016)<\/li>\n<li>Member, PhD Curriculum Development Committee (2022\u20132023)<\/li>\n<li>College Academic Commission Member, CVM\u2011HU (2016\u20132019)<\/li>\n<li>Reviewer, MSc Curriculum (Jigjiga University, 2023)<\/li>\n<li>Reviewer, BVSc Curriculum (Oda Bultum University, 2019)<\/li>\n<li>Advisor\/Supervisor for 60+ DVM & MSc theses<\/li>\n<li>External & Internal Examiner for MSc theses (AAU, Jimma, Wollega, Ambo, HU)<\/li>\n<li>External Assessor, DVM Core Courses (Pathology), University of Gondar (2018)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>8. Training Certificates<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Research Administration Certificate \u2013 US Embassy, Ethiopia (2025)<\/li>\n<li>Grant Writing & Management \u2013 US Embassy, Ethiopia (2025)<\/li>\n<li>Whole Genome Sequencing Training \u2013 KCRI (2023)<\/li>\n<li>Advanced Bioinformatics & Metagenomics \u2013 Technical University of Denmark (2023)<\/li>\n<li>GIS & Remote Sensing \u2013 Haramaya University (2015)<\/li>\n<li>International Trade & Public Health \u2013 Ohio State University<\/li>\n<li>Leadership Certificate \u2013 VEd\u2011NAP, Ohio State University (2025)<\/li>\n<li>Competence\u2011Based Curriculum Review \u2013 RUFORUM (2026)<\/li>\n<li>PGDHET \u2013 Haramaya University (2015)<\/li>\n<li>Instructional Skills \u2013 Haramaya University (2015)<\/li>\n<li>Soft Skills TOT \u2013 Haramaya University (2016)<\/li>\n<li>Academic Program Accreditation \u2013 HU & ETA (2025)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>9. Professional Memberships<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Full Member, Ethiopian Veterinary Association (EVA)<\/li>\n<li>Member, Higher Education Teachers\u2019 Association (HETA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>10. Personal Skills & Competences<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Proficient in SPSS, STATA, and R<\/li>\n<li>Skilled in genome sequencing & bioinformatics<\/li>\n<li>Experienced in research design, proposal writing, and publication<\/li>\n<li>Strong analytical and communication abilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>11. Language Proficiency<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Language<\/th>\n<th>Listening<\/th>\n<th>Reading<\/th>\n<th>Interaction<\/th>\n<th>Production<\/th>\n<th>Writing<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Amharic<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Afaan Oromoo<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2>12. Social Skills & Declaration<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong interpersonal and communication abilities<\/li>\n<li>Committed to community collaboration and cultural respect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nHobbies:<\/strong> Reading, research\u2011based problem solving, and discussions on local and global current affairs.<\/p>\nStatement:<\/strong> I hereby certify that all the information provided in this CV is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.<\/p>\nDate:<\/strong> March 2026<\/p>\nSignature:<\/strong> Dinaol Belina (PhD)<\/p>\n\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\tPublications\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\n<style>\n .pub-section-title {\n font-size: 22px;\n color: #003366;\n border-bottom: 2px solid #003366;\n padding-bottom: 4px;\n margin-top: 40px;\n margin-bottom: 15px;\n font-weight: bold;\n }\n .pub-list {\n margin: 0;\n padding-left: 20px;\n font-size: 14px;\n line-height: 1.6;\n }\n .pub-list li {\n margin-bottom: 10px;\n text-align: justify;\n }\n .pub-list a {\n color: #005fa3;\n text-decoration: none;\n }\n .pub-list a:hover {\n text-decoration: underline;\n }\n<\/style>\n<h2>Selected Publications<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>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.<\/strong> Infect Drug Resist. 2024;17:4955\u20134972. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.2147\/IDR.S480395\" target=\"_blank\">10.2147\/IDR.S480395<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/strong> PLOS Glob Public Health. 2024;4(10):e0003885. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1371\/journal.pgph.0003885\" target=\"_blank\">10.1371\/journal.pgph.0003885<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Thystrup C, Gobena T, Salvador EM, Fayemi OE, Kumburu H, Buys EM, Gichure J, Moiane BT, Belina D<\/strong>, et al. Using metagenomics and whole-genome sequencing to characterize enteric pathogens across various sources in Africa.<\/strong> Nature Communications. 2025;16:11311. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41467-025-66400-9\" target=\"_blank\">10.1038\/s41467-025-66400-9<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Ahmed AD, Hiko A, Belina D<\/strong>, 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.<\/strong> BMC Microbiol. 2024;24:284. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s12866-024-03439-6\" target=\"_blank\">10.1186\/s12866-024-03439-6<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Tulu D, Letta MU, Mummed YY, Hundessa F, Belina KD<\/strong>. Thermoregulatory and biochemical responses of indigenous sheep and goats to naturally saline water under pastoral systems.<\/strong> Pastoralism. 2025. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/past.2025.14829\" target=\"_blank\">10.3389\/past.2025.14829<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Gobena T, Belina D<\/strong>, 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.<\/strong> Environ Health Insights. 2024. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/11786302241288167\" target=\"_blank\">10.1177\/11786302241288167<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Thystrup C, Hald T, Belina D<\/strong>, Gobena T. Outbreak detection in Harar town and Kersa district using phylogenetic analysis and source attribution.<\/strong> BMC Infect Dis. 2024;24:864. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s12879-024-09800-4\" target=\"_blank\">10.1186\/s12879-024-09800-4<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Gobena T, Belina D<\/strong>, Hald T, Pires SM. Prevalence of Protozoan Pathogens Among Diarrheic Children Under 5 During the COVID\u201119 Pandemic.<\/strong> Inquiry. 2024;61:469580241242784. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/00469580241242784\" target=\"_blank\">10.1177\/00469580241242784<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Thystrup C, Majowicz SE, Kitila DB, Desta BN, Fayemi OE, Ayolabi CI, Belina D<\/strong>, et al. Etiology-specific incidence and mortality of diarrheal diseases in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.<\/strong> BMC Public Health. 2024;24:1864. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s12889-024-19334-8\" target=\"_blank\">10.1186\/s12889-024-19334-8<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Tesfaye Z, Hiko A, Belina D<\/strong>, Firdisa M. Fish-borne zoonotic parasites in Nile Tilapia and African Catfish in Eastern Ethiopia.<\/strong> Aquaculture Research. 2023;2638123. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1155\/2023\/2638123\" target=\"_blank\">10.1155\/2023\/2638123<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Belina D<\/strong>, Gobena T, Kebede A, Chimdessa M, Hailu Y, Hald T. Occurrence of diarrheagenic pathogens and coinfections in under\u2011five children in Eastern Ethiopia.<\/strong> Microbiol Insights. 2023;16:11786361231196527. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/11786361231196527\" target=\"_blank\">10.1177\/11786361231196527<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Belina D<\/strong>, Hailu Y, Gobena T, Hald T, Njage PMK. Prevalence and epidemiological distribution of foodborne pathogens in Ethiopia: a systematic review.<\/strong> One Health Outlook. 2021;3:19. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s42522-021-00048-5\" target=\"_blank\">10.1186\/s42522-021-00048-5<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Hiko A, Bushura E, Belina D<\/strong>. Occurrence of Listeria in food chilling facilities at Haramaya University.<\/strong> Scientific African. 2019;3:e00074. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.sciaf.2019.e00074\" target=\"_blank\">10.1016\/j.sciaf.2019.e00074<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Mohammed N, Mengistu DA, Abdurehman A, Belina D<\/strong>, Mengistu S. Tetracycline residues in beef cattle tissues in Eastern Ethiopia.<\/strong> Environ Health Insights. 2022;16. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/11786302221109720\" target=\"_blank\">10.1177\/11786302221109720<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Tasse I, Mengistu DA, Belina D<\/strong>, Girma S. Staphylococcus aureus in camel milk and associated factors in Eastern Ethiopia.<\/strong> Microbiol Insights. 2022;15:11786361221099876. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/11786361221099876\" target=\"_blank\">10.1177\/11786361221099876<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Belina D<\/strong>, Eshetu A, Alemu S, Shasho B, Mohammed T, Mohammed A, Mummed B, Regassa D. Reproductive diseases and disorders of female camels in Eastern Ethiopia.<\/strong> Vet Med Int. 2021;2021:6641361. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1155\/2021\/6641361\" target=\"_blank\">10.1155\/2021\/6641361<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Tadesse D, Mangistu S, Belina D<\/strong>, Hiko A, Abdi S. Meat handling practices and E. coli O157:H7 in beef supply chains in Eastern Ethiopia.<\/strong> Int J Biosci Biochem. 2022;4(1):06\u201321. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.33545\/26646536.2022.v4.i1a.30\" target=\"_blank\">10.33545\/26646536.2022.v4.i1a.30<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Belina D<\/strong>, Melese M. Pathological lesion survey and financial losses in cattle slaughtered in Ethiopia.<\/strong> Indian J Vet Pathol. 2017;41(1):1\u201311.<\/li>\n<li>Belina D<\/strong>, Giri A, Mengistu S, Eshetu A. Gastrointestinal nematodes in ruminants: burden, risk factors, and anthelmintic practices.<\/strong> J Vet Sci Technol. 2017;8(2):433. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.4262\/2157-7579.1000433\" target=\"_blank\">10.4262\/2157-7579.1000433<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Belina D<\/strong>, Daba T, Eshetu A, Giro B. Honeybee pests and predators in West Shewa Zone, Ethiopia.<\/strong> LRRD. 2016;28(12). <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lrrd.org\/lrrd28\/12\/beli28217.html\" target=\"_blank\">Link<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Belina D<\/strong>, Muktar Y, Hiko A, Tamerat N, Kebede T, Wondimu T, Kemal J. Mastitis prevalence and bacterial isolation in dairy cattle in Oromia.<\/strong> GJMR Microbiology & Pathology. 2016;16(1).<\/li>\n<li>Belina D<\/strong>, Muktar Y, Girma B, Mengistu S. Sero\u2011prevalence of Foot and Mouth Disease in Eastern Showa Zone.<\/strong> GJSFR Agriculture & Veterinary. 2016;16(4).<\/li>\n<\/p>\n<li>Belina D, Demissie T, Ashenafi H, Tadesse A. Comparative pathological study of liver fluke infection in ruminants.<\/strong> Indian J Vet Pathol. 2015;39(2):113\u2013120.<\/li>\n<li>Belina D, Giro B, Ashenafi H, Demissie T, Muktar Y. Review on camel liver pathology and its major diagnostic approaches.<\/strong> GSRJ. 2015;3(1):68\u201379.<\/li>\n<li>Belina D, Fekadu G, Zegaye E, Belina S. Bovine hydatidosis: prevalence, public health and economic significance in and around Harar, Ethiopia.<\/strong> JVMAH. 2015;7(1):18\u201326.<\/li>\n<li>Ame MKM, Ahmed B, Abdulhamid M, Belina D<\/strong>, Bedruddin M, et al. Prevalence and identification of major bacteria associated with goat mastitis in Eastern Ethiopia.<\/strong> J Vet Health Sci. 2023;4(2):74\u201383.<\/li>\n<li>Belina D, Cherinet Y. Pathological and serum biochemical study of liver fluke infection in ruminants at ELFORA Export Abattoir.<\/strong> GJVMR. 2014;14(8):975\u2013989.<\/li>\n<li>Belina T, Alemayehu A, Moje N, Yechale A, Girma S. Prevalence and public health significance of ovine hydatidosis in Bahirdar, Ethiopia.<\/strong> JVMAH. 2012;4(8):110\u2013115.<\/li>\n<li>Disassa N, Sibhat B, Mengistu S, Muktar Y, Belina D<\/strong>. Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of E. coli O157:H7 in raw cow milk in Asosa, Ethiopia.<\/strong> Vet Med Int. 2017.<\/li>\n<li>Duguma A, Abera S, Zewdie W, Belina D<\/strong>, Haro G. Status of bovine tuberculosis and zoonotic implications in Borana zone.<\/strong> Trop Anim Health Prod. 2016;48(8). doi:10.1007\/s11250-016-1213-4.<\/li>\n<li>Debere D, Muktar Y, Shiferaw S, Belina D<\/strong>. Internal parasites of equines and associated risk factors in Guder, Ethiopia.<\/strong> Ethiopian Vet J. 2018;22(2):36\u201352. doi:10.4314\/evj.v22i2.4.<\/li>\n<li>Belina D, Belachew W, Hiko A, Duguma A, Hasen I, et al. Challenges and marketing channels of skin and hide in Eastern Ethiopia.<\/strong> J Vet Sci Technol. 2018;9:510. doi:10.4172\/2157-7579.1000510.<\/li>\n<li>Eshetu A, Habtemariam K, Samuel A, Shimelis D, Belina D<\/strong>. Incidence of gross pathological conditions of reproductive organs in bulls.<\/strong> Indian J Vet Pathol. 2016;40(4):305\u2013311.<\/li>\n<li>Muktar Y, Belina D<\/strong>, Alemu M, Shiferaw S, Belay H. Prevalence of gastrointestinal nematodes of cattle in Dire Dawa district.<\/strong> Adv Biol Res. 2015;9(6):418\u2013423.<\/li>\n<li>Jaleta DK, Belina D<\/strong>, Duguma MF. Tick infestation in bovines at CVM veterinary clinic and beef farm, Haramaya University.<\/strong> Int J Multidisciplinary Comprehensive Research. 2023;1\u20139.<\/li>\n<li>Nuguse A, Mengistu S, Belina D<\/strong>. Good hygienic handling practices and microbial load of meat in Bedele town.<\/strong> Int J Food Sci Biotechnol. 2022;7(3):78\u201388. doi:10.11648\/j.ijfsb.20220703.15.<\/li>\n<li>Muktar Y, Mamo G, Tesfaye B, Belina D<\/strong>. Review on major bacterial causes of calf diarrhea and diagnostic methods.<\/strong> JVMAH. 2015;7(5):173\u2013185.<\/li>\n<li>Shiferaw S, Muktar Y, Belina D<\/strong>. Review on trypanocidal drug resistance in Ethiopia.<\/strong> JPVB. 2015;7(4):58\u201366.<\/li>\n<li>Alemayehu A, Mohammed K, Belina T. Prevalence of bovine coccidia in Kombolcha district.<\/strong> JVMAH. 2013;5(2):41\u201345.<\/li>\n<li>Megersa B, Bifa D, Belina T, Debela E, Regassa A, et al. Serological investigation of PPR in small ruminants under pastoral systems.<\/strong> Small Ruminant Res. 2011;97:134\u2013138.<\/li>\n<li>Eshetu A, Ayele T, Mengistu S, Belina D<\/strong>. Prevalence of Melophagus ovinus and Bovicola ovis in sheep in Wogera district.<\/strong> J Vet Sci Technol. 2017;8:440. doi:10.4262\/2157-7579.1000440.<\/li>\n<li>Mengistu S, Belina D<\/strong>, Eshetu A, Tarekegn M. Pasteurella isolation and identification from pneumonic goat lungs.<\/strong> JAVAR. 2017;4(2):147\u2013154.<\/li>\n<li>Mengistu S, Fayyisa D, Belina D<\/strong>, Eshetu A. Prevalence of Coenurus cerebralis and economic loss in small ruminants.<\/strong> EJBS. 2017;9(2):101\u2013105.<\/li>\n<li>Ahmed J, Duguma A, Regassa D, Belina D<\/strong>, Jilo R. Gastrointestinal nematodes and anthelmintic efficacy in sheep of Haramaya district.<\/strong> JAVS. 2017;5(3):39\u201344.<\/li>\n<li>Adem J, Belina D<\/strong>, Sori T. Major abnormalities and public health significance in ruminants slaughtered in Eastern Ethiopia.<\/strong> J Vet Sci Technol. 2017;8(4):464. doi:10.4262\/2157-7579.1000464.<\/li>\n<li>Berhanu O, Hiko A, Muktar Y, Woyessa M, Belina D<\/strong>. Farm animal health management and treatment practices in Diga district.<\/strong> Bull Anim Health Prod Afr. 2017;65(2):367\u2013378.<\/li>\n<li>Abatemam M, Taye E, Urji A, Belina D<\/strong>. Pathological lesions and financial losses in ovine slaughtered at Jimma abattoir.<\/strong> GJVMR. 2018;28(8):975\u2013989.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"CURRICULUM VITAE Curriculum Vitae \u2013 Dinaol Belina Kitila, PhD Dinaol Belina Kitila, PhD Associate Professor College of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya University 1. 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Personal Information<\/h2>\nFull Name\nFirst name: Dinaol Belina<\/strong> | Surname: Kitila<\/strong>\nQualification\nPhD in Microbiology (One Health approach to food safety)\nAddress\nP.O.Box 138, Haramaya University, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia\nContact\nFax: +251-0255530325 | Mobile: +251-913835631\nE-mail\n belina.dinaol@gmail.com \n dinaol.belina@haramaya.edu.et \n belina.timketa@gmail.com\nWeb & Social Links\n<ul>\n<li>Skype:<\/strong> dinaol.belina<\/li>\n<li>ORCID:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-6004-5428\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-6004-5428<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Scopus Author ID:<\/strong> 57192256806<\/li>\n<li>ResearchGate:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Dinaol-Kitila\/research\" target=\"_blank\">ResearchGate Profile<\/a><\/li>\n<li>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Google Scholar:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=euSFtJUAAAAJ&hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">Google Scholar Profile<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nNationality\nEthiopian\nDate of Birth\nJanuary 19, 1987\n<\/p>\n<h2>2. Professional Summary<\/h2>\n\n Dinaol Belina is an Associate Professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya University. \n He holds a PhD in Microbiology with a research focus on the One Health approach to foodborne diseases \n and has a specialty in Veterinary Pathology. He has extensive experience in life sciences and clinical \n laboratories, with strong skills in genomic sequencing and bioinformatics. He has received multiple \n national and international research grants and has published over 50 peer\u2011reviewed papers, with more \n than 1000 citations and an h\u2011index of 18.\n\n<h3>Research Interests<\/h3>\n\n One Health; Genomic Epidemiology of Foodborne Diseases; Zoonosis; Meta\u2011genomics; Antimicrobial Resistance; \n Food Microbiology (dairy microbiology); Poultry Disease and Management; Molecular Pathology and Epidemiology.\n\n<\/p>\n<h2>3. Academic Ranks and Work Experience<\/h2>\nAssociate Professor\nHaramaya University\nOctober 3, 2017 \u2013 Present\n<ul>\n<li>Lectured and supervised DVM, MSc, and PhD students.<\/li>\n<li>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\u2013IV.<\/li>\n<li>Advised and examined over 50 DVM and postgraduate students.<\/li>\n<li>Conducted research and published extensively.<\/li>\n<li>Participated in community service and university leadership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAssistant Professor\nHaramaya University\nAugust 7, 2014 \u2013 October 2, 2017\n<ul>\n<li>Delivered theoretical and practical courses in pathology, clinical pathology, poultry diseases, and clinical practice.<\/li>\n<li>Supervised VLT, BVSc, DVM, and MSc theses and clinical practices.<\/li>\n<li>Engaged in curriculum development, academic leadership, and community services.<\/li>\n<li>Conducted research and published articles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nLecturer\nHaramaya University\nSeptember 17, 2010 \u2013 August 6, 2014\n<ul>\n<li>Taught core veterinary courses and laboratory classes.<\/li>\n<li>Delivered courses including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry I & II, Poultry Disease & Management, and Clinical Practice I\u2013IV.<\/li>\n<li>Participated in academic advising, research support, and community engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n<h2>4. Organizational Leadership and Academic Coordination Experience<\/h2>\nCoordinator, Grant Management Capacity Building\nHaramaya University\nFebruary 2025 \u2013 Present\n\n Provides institutional leadership in strengthening the university\u2019s grant management system across \n pre\u2011award and post\u2011award processes. Facilitates capacity\u2011building programs, oversees grant execution, \n monitors project implementation, ensures compliance and reporting, and coordinates performance \n monitoring of funded research projects.\n \nPrincipal Center Coordinator, Continuing Education Program (CEP)\nHaramaya University, Dire Dawa Center\nDecember 2014 \u2013 February 2016\n\n Provided strategic and operational leadership for CEP programs, supervised instructors, managed \n student enrollment and support services, and coordinated academic schedules.\n \nHead, Laboratory Coordination Unit\nCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya University\nFebruary 2016 \u2013 January 2019\n\n Led the Laboratory Coordination Unit, overseeing all teaching and research laboratories. Supervised \n technical staff, ensured laboratory management, coordinated operations, optimized resources, and \n supported high\u2011quality instruction and research.\n \n<\/body> \n<\/html>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/cvm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/Dinaol-Belina.png\" alt=\"Dr. Dinaol Belina\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"217\" width=\"291\" title=\"Dinaol Belina\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\n\t\n<style>\n .section-title {\n font-size: 22px;\n color: #003366;\n border-bottom: 2px solid #003366;\n padding-bottom: 4px;\n margin-top: 40px;\n margin-bottom: 15px;\n font-weight: bold;\n }\n .sub-title {\n font-size: 18px;\n color: #005fa3;\n margin-top: 20px;\n margin-bottom: 8px;\n font-weight: bold;\n }\n table.cv-table {\n width: 100%;\n border-collapse: collapse;\n margin-top: 10px;\n font-size: 14px;\n }\n table.cv-table th, table.cv-table td {\n border: 1px solid #ccc;\n padding: 8px 10px;\n vertical-align: top;\n }\n table.cv-table th {\n background: #e8f1fb;\n font-weight: bold;\n color: #003366;\n }\n ul.cv-list {\n margin: 5px 0 0 18px;\n padding-left: 0;\n line-height: 1.5;\n }\n .edu-block {\n margin-bottom: 20px;\n }\n .edu-title {\n font-weight: bold;\n font-size: 16px;\n color: #003366;\n }\n .edu-dates {\n color: #666;\n font-size: 13px;\n margin-bottom: 5px;\n }\n .skills-list, .lang-table {\n font-size: 14px;\n }\n .lang-table td, .lang-table th {\n padding: 6px 10px;\n border: 1px solid #ccc;\n }\n .signature-block {\n margin-top: 40px;\n font-size: 15px;\n }\n<\/style>\n\n<h2>5. Research Projects (Grants) Earned or Engaged<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Project Title<\/th>\n<th>Funder<\/th>\n<th>Role<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Development of Topical Herbal Acaricides for Tick Control in Cattle: From Laboratory Evaluation to Field Deployment<\/td>\n<td>HU Grand Challenge (2025\u20132028)<\/td>\n<td>Principal Investigator (PI)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Phytic Acid Production from Agro\u2011Industrial Waste Product and Evaluation of Its Biological Activity<\/td>\n<td>HU Grand Challenge (2025\u20132028)<\/td>\n<td>Co\u2011Investigator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Potential and Future Perspectives of Agricultural Technologies in Oromia Region, Ethiopia (2024\u20132025)<\/td>\n<td>Oromia Science & Technology Authority; Haramaya University<\/td>\n<td>Co\u2011Investigator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>List of Essential Veterinary Medicines and Vaccines for Ethiopia (2022\u20132024)<\/td>\n<td>Ministry of Agriculture; Brooke Ethiopia; Ethiopian Veterinary Association<\/td>\n<td>Co\u2011Investigator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Foodborne Disease Epidemiology, Surveillance and Control in African LMICs (FOCAL) (2018\u20132024)<\/td>\n<td>Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; FCDO (UK)<\/td>\n<td>Co\u2011Investigator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sero\u2011epidemiology, Isolation and Economic Impacts of Bovine Brucellosis (2018\u20132020)<\/td>\n<td>Haramaya University<\/td>\n<td>Co\u2011Investigator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reproductive Diseases and Disorders of Female Camels in Eastern Ethiopia (2017\u20132019)<\/td>\n<td>Haramaya University<\/td>\n<td>Principal Investigator (PI)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Skin and Hide Defects: Marketing System and Pathological Studies in Eastern Ethiopia (2015\u20132017)<\/td>\n<td>Haramaya University<\/td>\n<td>Principal Investigator (PI)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Assessment of Reproductive Problems in Male Camels (2017\u20132019)<\/td>\n<td>Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)<\/td>\n<td>Co\u2011Investigator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Major Reproductive Health Problems of Dairy Cows in Eastern Ethiopia (2015\u20132017)<\/td>\n<td>Haramaya University<\/td>\n<td>Co\u2011Investigator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2>6. Educational Background<\/h2>\nPhD in Microbiology | Haramaya University\nOctober 2018 \u2013 November 2024 | CGPA: 4.0\/4.0\n<ul>\n<li>Advanced Medical Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Dairy Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Soil Microbiology, Immunotechnology, Genomics & Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Research Methods<\/li>\n<li>Seminar I: Roles and Limitations of Brucella Vaccine<\/li>\n<li>Seminar II: Pathogenicity & Diagnostics of Escherichia coli in Ethiopia<\/li>\n<li>PhD Dissertation: Genomic characterization of foodborne pathogens in diarrheic under\u2011five children and exposure sources in Eastern Ethiopia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nMSc in Tropical Veterinary Pathology | Addis Ababa University\nOctober 2012 \u2013 July 2014 | CGPA: 4.0\/4.0\n<ul>\n<li>MSc Seminar: Camel Liver Pathology<\/li>\n<li>MSc Thesis: Pathological & biochemical study of liver fluke infection in ruminants<\/li>\n<li>Major Courses: General Pathology, Special Pathology, Diagnostic Pathology, Pathophysiology, Avian Pathology, Laboratory Animal Science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDoctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) | Hawassa University\nOctober 2005 \u2013 July 2010 | CGPA: 3.9\/4.0\n<ul>\n<li>DVM Thesis: Serological investigation of PPR in pastoral & agro\u2011pastoral systems<\/li>\n<li>Seminar: Major foodborne pathogens and their pathogenesis<\/li>\n<li>Completed one\u2011year externship in clinical, laboratory, and abattoir practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>7. National & Institutional Committees<\/h2>\n<h3>7.3 Academic Supervision, Examination & Assessment<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Vice Chair, Veterinary Education National Action Plan (VEd\u2011NAP) Curriculum Review (2025\u20132028)<\/li>\n<li>Member, National Essential Veterinary Medicines List Committee (2021\u20132024)<\/li>\n<li>Member, Agricultural Technologies Roadmap Team, Oromia Region (2024\u20132025)<\/li>\n<li>Member, Animal Disease Outbreak Investigation Committee (2016\u20132017)<\/li>\n<li>Member, Chemical Waste Disposal Task Force, HU (2016\u20132019)<\/li>\n<li>Chairperson, Grant Management Guideline Development Committee, HU (2025\u20132026)<\/li>\n<li>Coordinator, Rabies Vaccination Campaign (2015, 2017)<\/li>\n<li>Coordinator, Fundraising & Charity Campaign for Displaced Communities (2018)<\/li>\n<li>Chairperson, DVM Program Accreditation Task Force (2024\u2013present)<\/li>\n<li>Chairperson, BVSc Curriculum Development Team (2016)<\/li>\n<li>Member, PhD Curriculum Development Committee (2022\u20132023)<\/li>\n<li>College Academic Commission Member, CVM\u2011HU (2016\u20132019)<\/li>\n<li>Reviewer, MSc Curriculum (Jigjiga University, 2023)<\/li>\n<li>Reviewer, BVSc Curriculum (Oda Bultum University, 2019)<\/li>\n<li>Advisor\/Supervisor for 60+ DVM & MSc theses<\/li>\n<li>External & Internal Examiner for MSc theses (AAU, Jimma, Wollega, Ambo, HU)<\/li>\n<li>External Assessor, DVM Core Courses (Pathology), University of Gondar (2018)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>8. Training Certificates<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Research Administration Certificate \u2013 US Embassy, Ethiopia (2025)<\/li>\n<li>Grant Writing & Management \u2013 US Embassy, Ethiopia (2025)<\/li>\n<li>Whole Genome Sequencing Training \u2013 KCRI (2023)<\/li>\n<li>Advanced Bioinformatics & Metagenomics \u2013 Technical University of Denmark (2023)<\/li>\n<li>GIS & Remote Sensing \u2013 Haramaya University (2015)<\/li>\n<li>International Trade & Public Health \u2013 Ohio State University<\/li>\n<li>Leadership Certificate \u2013 VEd\u2011NAP, Ohio State University (2025)<\/li>\n<li>Competence\u2011Based Curriculum Review \u2013 RUFORUM (2026)<\/li>\n<li>PGDHET \u2013 Haramaya University (2015)<\/li>\n<li>Instructional Skills \u2013 Haramaya University (2015)<\/li>\n<li>Soft Skills TOT \u2013 Haramaya University (2016)<\/li>\n<li>Academic Program Accreditation \u2013 HU & ETA (2025)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>9. Professional Memberships<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Full Member, Ethiopian Veterinary Association (EVA)<\/li>\n<li>Member, Higher Education Teachers\u2019 Association (HETA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>10. Personal Skills & Competences<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Proficient in SPSS, STATA, and R<\/li>\n<li>Skilled in genome sequencing & bioinformatics<\/li>\n<li>Experienced in research design, proposal writing, and publication<\/li>\n<li>Strong analytical and communication abilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>11. Language Proficiency<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Language<\/th>\n<th>Listening<\/th>\n<th>Reading<\/th>\n<th>Interaction<\/th>\n<th>Production<\/th>\n<th>Writing<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>English<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Amharic<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Afaan Oromoo<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<td>Excellent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2>12. Social Skills & Declaration<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong interpersonal and communication abilities<\/li>\n<li>Committed to community collaboration and cultural respect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nHobbies:<\/strong> Reading, research\u2011based problem solving, and discussions on local and global current affairs.<\/p>\nStatement:<\/strong> I hereby certify that all the information provided in this CV is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.<\/p>\nDate:<\/strong> March 2026<\/p>\nSignature:<\/strong> Dinaol Belina (PhD)<\/p>\n\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\tPublications\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\n<style>\n .pub-section-title {\n font-size: 22px;\n color: #003366;\n border-bottom: 2px solid #003366;\n padding-bottom: 4px;\n margin-top: 40px;\n margin-bottom: 15px;\n font-weight: bold;\n }\n .pub-list {\n margin: 0;\n padding-left: 20px;\n font-size: 14px;\n line-height: 1.6;\n }\n .pub-list li {\n margin-bottom: 10px;\n text-align: justify;\n }\n .pub-list a {\n color: #005fa3;\n text-decoration: none;\n }\n .pub-list a:hover {\n text-decoration: underline;\n }\n<\/style>\n<h2>Selected Publications<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>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.<\/strong> Infect Drug Resist. 2024;17:4955\u20134972. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.2147\/IDR.S480395\" target=\"_blank\">10.2147\/IDR.S480395<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/strong> PLOS Glob Public Health. 2024;4(10):e0003885. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1371\/journal.pgph.0003885\" target=\"_blank\">10.1371\/journal.pgph.0003885<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Thystrup C, Gobena T, Salvador EM, Fayemi OE, Kumburu H, Buys EM, Gichure J, Moiane BT, Belina D<\/strong>, et al. Using metagenomics and whole-genome sequencing to characterize enteric pathogens across various sources in Africa.<\/strong> Nature Communications. 2025;16:11311. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41467-025-66400-9\" target=\"_blank\">10.1038\/s41467-025-66400-9<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Ahmed AD, Hiko A, Belina D<\/strong>, 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.<\/strong> BMC Microbiol. 2024;24:284. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s12866-024-03439-6\" target=\"_blank\">10.1186\/s12866-024-03439-6<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Tulu D, Letta MU, Mummed YY, Hundessa F, Belina KD<\/strong>. Thermoregulatory and biochemical responses of indigenous sheep and goats to naturally saline water under pastoral systems.<\/strong> Pastoralism. 2025. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/past.2025.14829\" target=\"_blank\">10.3389\/past.2025.14829<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Gobena T, Belina D<\/strong>, 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.<\/strong> Environ Health Insights. 2024. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/11786302241288167\" target=\"_blank\">10.1177\/11786302241288167<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Thystrup C, Hald T, Belina D<\/strong>, Gobena T. Outbreak detection in Harar town and Kersa district using phylogenetic analysis and source attribution.<\/strong> BMC Infect Dis. 2024;24:864. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s12879-024-09800-4\" target=\"_blank\">10.1186\/s12879-024-09800-4<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Gobena T, Belina D<\/strong>, Hald T, Pires SM. Prevalence of Protozoan Pathogens Among Diarrheic Children Under 5 During the COVID\u201119 Pandemic.<\/strong> Inquiry. 2024;61:469580241242784. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/00469580241242784\" target=\"_blank\">10.1177\/00469580241242784<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Thystrup C, Majowicz SE, Kitila DB, Desta BN, Fayemi OE, Ayolabi CI, Belina D<\/strong>, et al. Etiology-specific incidence and mortality of diarrheal diseases in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.<\/strong> BMC Public Health. 2024;24:1864. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s12889-024-19334-8\" target=\"_blank\">10.1186\/s12889-024-19334-8<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Tesfaye Z, Hiko A, Belina D<\/strong>, Firdisa M. Fish-borne zoonotic parasites in Nile Tilapia and African Catfish in Eastern Ethiopia.<\/strong> Aquaculture Research. 2023;2638123. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1155\/2023\/2638123\" target=\"_blank\">10.1155\/2023\/2638123<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Belina D<\/strong>, Gobena T, Kebede A, Chimdessa M, Hailu Y, Hald T. Occurrence of diarrheagenic pathogens and coinfections in under\u2011five children in Eastern Ethiopia.<\/strong> Microbiol Insights. 2023;16:11786361231196527. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/11786361231196527\" target=\"_blank\">10.1177\/11786361231196527<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Belina D<\/strong>, Hailu Y, Gobena T, Hald T, Njage PMK. Prevalence and epidemiological distribution of foodborne pathogens in Ethiopia: a systematic review.<\/strong> One Health Outlook. 2021;3:19. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s42522-021-00048-5\" target=\"_blank\">10.1186\/s42522-021-00048-5<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Hiko A, Bushura E, Belina D<\/strong>. Occurrence of Listeria in food chilling facilities at Haramaya University.<\/strong> Scientific African. 2019;3:e00074. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.sciaf.2019.e00074\" target=\"_blank\">10.1016\/j.sciaf.2019.e00074<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Mohammed N, Mengistu DA, Abdurehman A, Belina D<\/strong>, Mengistu S. Tetracycline residues in beef cattle tissues in Eastern Ethiopia.<\/strong> Environ Health Insights. 2022;16. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/11786302221109720\" target=\"_blank\">10.1177\/11786302221109720<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Tasse I, Mengistu DA, Belina D<\/strong>, Girma S. Staphylococcus aureus in camel milk and associated factors in Eastern Ethiopia.<\/strong> Microbiol Insights. 2022;15:11786361221099876. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/11786361221099876\" target=\"_blank\">10.1177\/11786361221099876<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Belina D<\/strong>, Eshetu A, Alemu S, Shasho B, Mohammed T, Mohammed A, Mummed B, Regassa D. Reproductive diseases and disorders of female camels in Eastern Ethiopia.<\/strong> Vet Med Int. 2021;2021:6641361. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1155\/2021\/6641361\" target=\"_blank\">10.1155\/2021\/6641361<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Tadesse D, Mangistu S, Belina D<\/strong>, Hiko A, Abdi S. Meat handling practices and E. coli O157:H7 in beef supply chains in Eastern Ethiopia.<\/strong> Int J Biosci Biochem. 2022;4(1):06\u201321. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.33545\/26646536.2022.v4.i1a.30\" target=\"_blank\">10.33545\/26646536.2022.v4.i1a.30<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Belina D<\/strong>, Melese M. Pathological lesion survey and financial losses in cattle slaughtered in Ethiopia.<\/strong> Indian J Vet Pathol. 2017;41(1):1\u201311.<\/li>\n<li>Belina D<\/strong>, Giri A, Mengistu S, Eshetu A. Gastrointestinal nematodes in ruminants: burden, risk factors, and anthelmintic practices.<\/strong> J Vet Sci Technol. 2017;8(2):433. doi: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.4262\/2157-7579.1000433\" target=\"_blank\">10.4262\/2157-7579.1000433<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Belina D<\/strong>, Daba T, Eshetu A, Giro B. Honeybee pests and predators in West Shewa Zone, Ethiopia.<\/strong> LRRD. 2016;28(12). <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lrrd.org\/lrrd28\/12\/beli28217.html\" target=\"_blank\">Link<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Belina D<\/strong>, Muktar Y, Hiko A, Tamerat N, Kebede T, Wondimu T, Kemal J. Mastitis prevalence and bacterial isolation in dairy cattle in Oromia.<\/strong> GJMR Microbiology & Pathology. 2016;16(1).<\/li>\n<li>Belina D<\/strong>, Muktar Y, Girma B, Mengistu S. Sero\u2011prevalence of Foot and Mouth Disease in Eastern Showa Zone.<\/strong> GJSFR Agriculture & Veterinary. 2016;16(4).<\/li>\n<\/p>\n<li>Belina D, Demissie T, Ashenafi H, Tadesse A. Comparative pathological study of liver fluke infection in ruminants.<\/strong> Indian J Vet Pathol. 2015;39(2):113\u2013120.<\/li>\n<li>Belina D, Giro B, Ashenafi H, Demissie T, Muktar Y. Review on camel liver pathology and its major diagnostic approaches.<\/strong> GSRJ. 2015;3(1):68\u201379.<\/li>\n<li>Belina D, Fekadu G, Zegaye E, Belina S. Bovine hydatidosis: prevalence, public health and economic significance in and around Harar, Ethiopia.<\/strong> JVMAH. 2015;7(1):18\u201326.<\/li>\n<li>Ame MKM, Ahmed B, Abdulhamid M, Belina D<\/strong>, Bedruddin M, et al. Prevalence and identification of major bacteria associated with goat mastitis in Eastern Ethiopia.<\/strong> J Vet Health Sci. 2023;4(2):74\u201383.<\/li>\n<li>Belina D, Cherinet Y. Pathological and serum biochemical study of liver fluke infection in ruminants at ELFORA Export Abattoir.<\/strong> GJVMR. 2014;14(8):975\u2013989.<\/li>\n<li>Belina T, Alemayehu A, Moje N, Yechale A, Girma S. Prevalence and public health significance of ovine hydatidosis in Bahirdar, Ethiopia.<\/strong> JVMAH. 2012;4(8):110\u2013115.<\/li>\n<li>Disassa N, Sibhat B, Mengistu S, Muktar Y, Belina D<\/strong>. Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of E. coli O157:H7 in raw cow milk in Asosa, Ethiopia.<\/strong> Vet Med Int. 2017.<\/li>\n<li>Duguma A, Abera S, Zewdie W, Belina D<\/strong>, Haro G. Status of bovine tuberculosis and zoonotic implications in Borana zone.<\/strong> Trop Anim Health Prod. 2016;48(8). doi:10.1007\/s11250-016-1213-4.<\/li>\n<li>Debere D, Muktar Y, Shiferaw S, Belina D<\/strong>. Internal parasites of equines and associated risk factors in Guder, Ethiopia.<\/strong> Ethiopian Vet J. 2018;22(2):36\u201352. doi:10.4314\/evj.v22i2.4.<\/li>\n<li>Belina D, Belachew W, Hiko A, Duguma A, Hasen I, et al. Challenges and marketing channels of skin and hide in Eastern Ethiopia.<\/strong> J Vet Sci Technol. 2018;9:510. doi:10.4172\/2157-7579.1000510.<\/li>\n<li>Eshetu A, Habtemariam K, Samuel A, Shimelis D, Belina D<\/strong>. Incidence of gross pathological conditions of reproductive organs in bulls.<\/strong> Indian J Vet Pathol. 2016;40(4):305\u2013311.<\/li>\n<li>Muktar Y, Belina D<\/strong>, Alemu M, Shiferaw S, Belay H. Prevalence of gastrointestinal nematodes of cattle in Dire Dawa district.<\/strong> Adv Biol Res. 2015;9(6):418\u2013423.<\/li>\n<li>Jaleta DK, Belina D<\/strong>, Duguma MF. Tick infestation in bovines at CVM veterinary clinic and beef farm, Haramaya University.<\/strong> Int J Multidisciplinary Comprehensive Research. 2023;1\u20139.<\/li>\n<li>Nuguse A, Mengistu S, Belina D<\/strong>. Good hygienic handling practices and microbial load of meat in Bedele town.<\/strong> Int J Food Sci Biotechnol. 2022;7(3):78\u201388. doi:10.11648\/j.ijfsb.20220703.15.<\/li>\n<li>Muktar Y, Mamo G, Tesfaye B, Belina D<\/strong>. Review on major bacterial causes of calf diarrhea and diagnostic methods.<\/strong> JVMAH. 2015;7(5):173\u2013185.<\/li>\n<li>Shiferaw S, Muktar Y, Belina D<\/strong>. Review on trypanocidal drug resistance in Ethiopia.<\/strong> JPVB. 2015;7(4):58\u201366.<\/li>\n<li>Alemayehu A, Mohammed K, Belina T. Prevalence of bovine coccidia in Kombolcha district.<\/strong> JVMAH. 2013;5(2):41\u201345.<\/li>\n<li>Megersa B, Bifa D, Belina T, Debela E, Regassa A, et al. Serological investigation of PPR in small ruminants under pastoral systems.<\/strong> Small Ruminant Res. 2011;97:134\u2013138.<\/li>\n<li>Eshetu A, Ayele T, Mengistu S, Belina D<\/strong>. Prevalence of Melophagus ovinus and Bovicola ovis in sheep in Wogera district.<\/strong> J Vet Sci Technol. 2017;8:440. doi:10.4262\/2157-7579.1000440.<\/li>\n<li>Mengistu S, Belina D<\/strong>, Eshetu A, Tarekegn M. Pasteurella isolation and identification from pneumonic goat lungs.<\/strong> JAVAR. 2017;4(2):147\u2013154.<\/li>\n<li>Mengistu S, Fayyisa D, Belina D<\/strong>, Eshetu A. Prevalence of Coenurus cerebralis and economic loss in small ruminants.<\/strong> EJBS. 2017;9(2):101\u2013105.<\/li>\n<li>Ahmed J, Duguma A, Regassa D, Belina D<\/strong>, Jilo R. Gastrointestinal nematodes and anthelmintic efficacy in sheep of Haramaya district.<\/strong> JAVS. 2017;5(3):39\u201344.<\/li>\n<li>Adem J, Belina D<\/strong>, Sori T. Major abnormalities and public health significance in ruminants slaughtered in Eastern Ethiopia.<\/strong> J Vet Sci Technol. 2017;8(4):464. doi:10.4262\/2157-7579.1000464.<\/li>\n<li>Berhanu O, Hiko A, Muktar Y, Woyessa M, Belina D<\/strong>. Farm animal health management and treatment practices in Diga district.<\/strong> Bull Anim Health Prod Afr. 2017;65(2):367\u2013378.<\/li>\n<li>Abatemam M, Taye E, Urji A, Belina D<\/strong>. Pathological lesions and financial losses in ovine slaughtered at Jimma abattoir.<\/strong> GJVMR. 2018;28(8):975\u2013989.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"CURRICULUM VITAE Curriculum Vitae \u2013 Dinaol Belina Kitila, PhD Dinaol Belina Kitila, PhD Associate Professor College of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya University 1. 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