Internally Funded Research and Projects


No. Title PI Fund Source Year
1 Development of electronic ultraviolet (UVC) Virus Disinfectant System for Personal protective Equipment’s and Home Materials Nanecha HU 2020
2 Streamflow estimation for ungauged catchments: middle Wabe Shebelle Basin, Ethiopia Megersa Adunga HU 2018
3 Advancing Irrigation Development and Management to Cope with Water Scarcity in Western Zone of Hararghe Negash Tessema HU 2019
4 Assessing the Integrity of the Water Supply System at Haramaya University Main Campus to Identify Potential Causes of Structure Failure, Risks, and Strategies for Mitigation Nagara Wakgari HU 2024
5 Integration of Solar Thermal Sytesm for Impoved Energy Consumption in Low Temperature Industrial Processses Case: Harar Brewery Factory Dr. Solomon Abera HU 2015
6 Utilization of Cactus pear in food formulation for health and food security Dr. Solomon Abera HU 2015
7 Development of Injera Processing Technology for Automation/Mechanization B. K. Kumbhar HU 2015
8 Development of value-added products fromindigenous fruits: kazmer (Casimiroa edulis) and Tamarind
(Tamarindus indica)
Dr. M. Selvamuthukumaran HU 2016
9 Development of one day Probable Maximum Preciptation (PMP) and Isohytal Map for east Wollega and Horo Guduru Wollega Zoness, Ethiopia Mr. Teferi Daba HU 2016
10 Development of Value-added Products from indigeneous fruits: Kazmer (Casimiroa edulis) and Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) Dr. Solomon Abera HU 2016
11 Assessment of remote sensing products for stream flow Modeling using HBV-light in Erer watershed Ms. Kidist Demessie HU 2017
12 Develop IDF curves under climate change and analysis of a maximum rainfall: upper Wabi-Shebele sub-basin Ms. Kidist Demessie HU 2017
13 Design and Development of Animal Drawn Potato Planter Mr. Million Eyasu HU 2017
14 Design, Development and Performance Evaluation of Used Motor Oil Burner for Heating Process Dr. Abdi Nemera HU 2017
15 Introduction of New Multipurpose Plant, Chaya (Cnidoscolus aconitiflius ssp.) to Food Chain in Eastern Ethiopia Mr. Daniel Alemu HU 2017
16 Design and fabrication of modified manually operated hybrid water pump (HUIF_2017_03_05_03) Mr. Biruk Hailu HU 2017
17 Design and Development of Animal Drown Multirow Sorghum Planter (HUIF-2017-03-05-02) Mr. Wondwosen W/Senbet HU 2017
18 Design, Development and Evaluation of Enset Processing Equipments (Technologies) and Products Dr. Solomon Abera HU 2017
19 Biodiesel Production from Vernonia Galamensis Oil using Ethannol with Heterogeneous Catalyst (HURG-2017-03-03
05)
Mr. Alemu Gizaw HU 2017
20 Impacts of Climate Change and Variability on Water Resources, Soil Fertility and Major Crops' Productivity in
Eastern Hararghe, Ethiopia (HURG-2017-01-03-11)
Dr. Asfaw Kebede HU 2017
21 Design Performance analysis of mart Drid for Dire Dawa City Electric power distribution System
(HURG_2018_03_03_93)
Mr. Asmamaw Getu HU 2018
22 Improvement of Underground Pit Grain Storage System Through Use of Different Lining Materials Mr. Elias Ali HU 2018
23 The Need for automated hospital Managaemeng System and Its implementation: Case of HiwotFana Specilialized
University Hospital (HURG_2019_03_01_62)
Mr. Asmamaw Getu HU 2018
24 Infant Food Formulation from Locally Available Food Sources, East Hararghe, HU Grant-December 2022.
Grant Code: HURG_2022_03_04_28.
Mr. Anbesse Girma HU 2022
25 Resilience In Pastoral Areas Project (RIPA) on “Four Tier Nutrition, food, and post-harvest technology assessment” in Gursum and Babile woredas of East Hararge and Mieso and Gumbi Bordode woredas of West Hararge (2024). Mr. Daniel Alemu HU 2024
26 Strengthening the agri-food system for safe and healthy diet (GCP/ETH/103/EU), funded by EU and implemented
by FAO (2025). Haramaya University.
Mr. Daniel Alemu HU 2025
27 Assessment of Qualities of Recycled Frying Oils to Reduce Public Health”, Project Code: HUGR
2019_03_04_31 (2020).
Mr. Anbesse Girma HU 2020
28 Development and Performance Evaluation of Zero Energy Cooling Chamber (ZECC) Technology and
Their Effects on Selected Fresh Produce Qualities: The Case at Dire Dawa Tony Farm and HU main Campus.
Dr. Getachew Neme HU
29 Evaluation of Biodgeradable Packging Materials in Terms of Their Effects on Physiological, Biochemical and Microbiological Quality of Tomatoes In South African Supply Chain. Tomato Producer Organisation (TPO) (TPO Project 20 – 19). For 2020 2021 (Member
of the project as a posdoctoral research fellow).
Dr. Getachew Neme HU 2021
30 FAO complementary food processing for infants of 624 months project implemented at Oromia Region, Jijiga Zone, Chinakson Woreda, with a team of HU staff from 2011-2012. HU 2011
31 Awarded Haramaya University (HU) Grant for research on Biogas-production capacity, feasibility and production from HU bio and food wastes in 2012. HU 2012
32 Design, Development and Performance Evaluation of Motor Operated portable mini Wheat Reaper Machine Ashebir Shimelis HU 2012
33 Design and Development of a Motorized Potato Grading and Washing Machine for Eastern Ethiopia Asnake Balcha HU 2022
34 Design, Modification and performance evaluation of wheat threshing machine. Wondimsew Bekele HU 2021/22
35 Design, Fabrication, and Performance Evaluation of a Longitudinal Axial Flow Wheat Thresher Using Modeling for Grain Loss Prediction and Minimization. Biruk Hailu HU 2023/24
36 Design, Fabrication, and Performance Evaluation of Tractor Drawn Raised Bed Seed Drilling Machine for Irrigated Wheat Production in Ethiopia. Amansis Teshome HU 2023/24
37 Improving the wellbeing of infants through formulation and promotion of nutrient rich complementary food.,
HURG_2022_03_04_28. Haramaya University, Ethiopia.
Mr. Anbesse Girma HU
38 Sustainable Cultivation of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus spp.) Using Agro-industrial Waste and Invasive Plant Species as Growth Substrates: Empowering Local Communities through Resource Utilization
39 Small scale spirulina production at Dire Dawa tony farm
40 Formulating spirulina enriched food product for covid-19 patient treatment Mr. Daniel Alemu
41 Introduction of New Multipurpose Crop, Chaya (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius ssp.) to Food Chain in Eastern Ethiopian for enhancing food and nutrition security Mr. Daniel Alemu
42 Characterization and promoting utilization of wild edible plant for improving food and nutrition security.
43 Consultant on home grown school feeding in Somalia region for PWO organization Mr. Daniel Alemu
44 Design and Manufacturing ground nut Sheller
45 Design and manufacturing mango harvester
46 Developing simple perishable crops drier machine
47 Improving Availability and Affordability of Nutrient-dense Food Sources for Sustainable Healthy Diet Consumption.
48 “Development of Sustainable and Low-Cost Eco-Friendly Alternative Construction Materials to Support Green
Legacy" Haramaya University, (2021)
Mr. Zekreab Nega HU Grant 2021
49 Analysis of Traffic Accidents Hot Spot Areas Using Spatial Statistics and Geo-statistical Method Of geographic
Information System: A case Study on Harar-Dire Dawa chiro Town Road Segment (2021)
2021
50 Assessing the integrity of water Supply system at Haramaya University Main campus to identify Potential causes of
Structure failure risks ,and Strategies for mitigation (CHURG,2023)
Mr. Nagara Wakgari, Mr. Nura Boru, Mr. Singita Taye HU Grant 2023
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