Message from the Scientific Director
Dear Students, Colleagues, Partners, and Visitors,
It is a privilege to serve as Scientific Director of HiT, a vital arm of Haramaya University driving engineering and technological innovation. Since joining the university in 2010, I’ve witnessed HiT’s growing role in supporting agriculture and health our institutional centers of excellence through practical solutions, skilled graduates, and research tailored to regional and national development. As Ethiopia embraces educational reform and Haramaya University moves toward autonomy, HiT is re-aligning its priorities to become one of the country’s top three Institutes of Technology with global recognition by 2030. Five undergraduate programs Civil, Chemical, Electrical & Computer, Mechanical, and Water Resources & Irrigation Engineering are undergoing national accreditation, with steps toward international recognition. Additional programs are queued for future accreditation, and new BSc offerings in Architecture, Automotive, and Biomedical Engineering are being introduced. Our postgraduate portfolio now includes 15 MSc and 4 PhD programs, with a new PhD in Food Science & Nutrition underway.To our students, I recognize the challenges posed by national exit exams. These reforms aim to uphold academic quality, and HiT is committed to preparing you not just for exams, but for leadership in innovation and societal transformation. Strategic actions have been launched to strengthen our institutional direction: a Grant Hunting Team to boost research funding, enhanced lab-to-industry linkages, improved planning, and academic dialogue platforms. We’re also establishing a peer-reviewed journal in engineering and technology, advancing innovation incubation, and deepening alumni engagement for mentorship and visibility. HiT’s future depends on our collective effort. With experienced staff, emerging academics, and driven students, we aim to foster professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement. I invite all members of our community to join us in building a platform where engineering serves society and innovation drives national progress.
Thank you for your trust and partnership.