{"id":2515,"date":"2025-12-05T13:24:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T13:24:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/hit\/?page_id=2515"},"modified":"2025-12-05T14:18:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T14:18:25","slug":"internal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/hit\/internal\/","title":{"rendered":"Internal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\tInternally Funded Research and Projects\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<br \/>\n\t<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>No.<\/th>\n<th>Title<\/th>\n<th>PI<\/th>\n<th>Fund Source<\/th>\n<th>Year<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>Development of electronic ultraviolet (UVC) Virus Disinfectant System for Personal protective Equipment\u2019s and Home Materials<\/td>\n<td>Nanecha<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>Streamflow estimation for ungauged catchments: middle Wabe Shebelle Basin, Ethiopia<\/td>\n<td>Megersa Adunga<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>Advancing Irrigation Development and Management to Cope with Water Scarcity in Western Zone of Hararghe <\/td>\n<td>Negash Tessema<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>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<\/td>\n<td>Nagara Wakgari<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>Integration of Solar Thermal Sytesm for Impoved Energy Consumption in Low Temperature Industrial Processses  Case: Harar Brewery Factory<\/td>\n<td>Dr. Solomon Abera<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>Utilization of Cactus pear in food formulation for health and food security<\/td>\n<td>Dr. Solomon Abera<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>Development of Injera Processing Technology for Automation\/Mechanization<\/td>\n<td>B. K. Kumbhar<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>Development of value-added products fromindigenous  fruits: kazmer (Casimiroa edulis) and Tamarind<br \/>\n(Tamarindus indica)<\/td>\n<td>Dr. M. Selvamuthukumaran<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>Development of one day Probable Maximum Preciptation (PMP) and Isohytal Map for east Wollega and Horo Guduru Wollega Zoness, Ethiopia<\/td>\n<td>Mr. Teferi Daba<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>Development of Value-added Products from indigeneous fruits: Kazmer (Casimiroa edulis) and Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) <\/td>\n<td>Dr. Solomon Abera<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11<\/td>\n<td>Assessment of remote sensing products for stream flow Modeling using HBV-light in Erer watershed <\/td>\n<td>Ms. Kidist Demessie<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<td>Develop IDF curves under climate change and analysis of a maximum rainfall: upper Wabi-Shebele sub-basin <\/td>\n<td>Ms. Kidist Demessie<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<td>Design and Development of Animal Drawn Potato Planter <\/td>\n<td>Mr. Million Eyasu<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<td>Design, Development and Performance Evaluation of Used Motor Oil Burner for Heating Process <\/td>\n<td>Dr. Abdi Nemera<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<td>Introduction of New Multipurpose Plant, Chaya (Cnidoscolus aconitiflius ssp.) to Food Chain in Eastern Ethiopia<\/td>\n<td>Mr. Daniel Alemu<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>16<\/td>\n<td>Design and fabrication of modified manually operated hybrid water pump (HUIF_2017_03_05_03)<\/td>\n<td>Mr. Biruk Hailu<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>17<\/td>\n<td>Design and Development of Animal Drown Multirow Sorghum Planter (HUIF-2017-03-05-02)<\/td>\n<td>Mr. Wondwosen W\/Senbet<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>18<\/td>\n<td>Design, Development and Evaluation of Enset Processing Equipments (Technologies) and Products <\/td>\n<td>Dr. Solomon Abera<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>19<\/td>\n<td>Biodiesel Production from Vernonia Galamensis Oil using Ethannol with Heterogeneous Catalyst (HURG-2017-03-03<br \/>\n05) <\/td>\n<td>Mr. Alemu Gizaw<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>20<\/td>\n<td>Impacts of Climate Change and Variability on Water Resources, Soil Fertility and Major Crops&#8217; Productivity in<br \/>\nEastern Hararghe, Ethiopia (HURG-2017-01-03-11)<\/td>\n<td>Dr. Asfaw Kebede<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>21<\/td>\n<td>Design Performance analysis of mart Drid for Dire Dawa City Electric power distribution System<br \/>\n(HURG_2018_03_03_93) <\/td>\n<td>Mr. Asmamaw Getu<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>22<\/td>\n<td>Improvement of Underground Pit Grain Storage System Through Use of Different Lining Materials <\/td>\n<td>Mr. Elias Ali<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>23<\/td>\n<td>The Need for automated hospital Managaemeng System and Its implementation: Case of HiwotFana Specilialized<br \/>\nUniversity Hospital (HURG_2019_03_01_62)<\/td>\n<td>Mr. Asmamaw Getu<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>24<\/td>\n<td>Infant Food Formulation from Locally Available Food Sources, East Hararghe, HU Grant-December 2022.<br \/>\nGrant Code: HURG_2022_03_04_28.<\/td>\n<td>Mr. Anbesse Girma<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>25<\/td>\n<td> Resilience In Pastoral Areas Project (RIPA) on \u201cFour Tier Nutrition, food, and post-harvest technology assessment\u201d in Gursum and Babile woredas of East Hararge and Mieso and Gumbi Bordode woredas of West Hararge (2024). <\/td>\n<td>Mr. Daniel Alemu<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>26<\/td>\n<td>Strengthening the agri-food system for safe and healthy diet (GCP\/ETH\/103\/EU), funded by EU and implemented<br \/>\nby FAO (2025). Haramaya University.<\/td>\n<td>Mr. Daniel Alemu<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>27<\/td>\n<td>Assessment of Qualities of Recycled Frying Oils to Reduce Public Health\u201d, Project Code: HUGR<br \/>\n2019_03_04_31 (2020). <\/td>\n<td>Mr. Anbesse Girma<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>28<\/td>\n<td>Development and Performance Evaluation of Zero Energy Cooling Chamber (ZECC) Technology and<br \/>\nTheir Effects on Selected Fresh Produce Qualities: The Case at Dire Dawa Tony Farm and HU main Campus.<\/td>\n<td>Dr. Getachew Neme<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>29<\/td>\n<td>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 \u2013 19). For 2020 2021 (Member<br \/>\nof the project as a posdoctoral research fellow).<\/td>\n<td>Dr. Getachew Neme<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>30<\/td>\n<td>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. <\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2011<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>31<\/td>\n<td>Awarded Haramaya University (HU) Grant for research on Biogas-production capacity, feasibility and production from HU bio and food wastes in 2012. <\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2012<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>32<\/td>\n<td>Design, Development and Performance Evaluation of Motor Operated portable mini Wheat Reaper Machine  <\/td>\n<td>Ashebir Shimelis<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2012<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>33<\/td>\n<td>Design and Development of a Motorized Potato Grading and Washing Machine for Eastern Ethiopia <\/td>\n<td>Asnake Balcha<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>34<\/td>\n<td>Design, Modification and performance evaluation of  wheat threshing machine.<\/td>\n<td>Wondimsew Bekele<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2021\/22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>35<\/td>\n<td>Design, Fabrication, and Performance Evaluation of a Longitudinal Axial Flow Wheat Thresher Using Modeling for Grain Loss Prediction and Minimization.<\/td>\n<td>Biruk Hailu<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2023\/24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>36<\/td>\n<td>Design, Fabrication, and Performance Evaluation of Tractor Drawn Raised Bed Seed Drilling Machine for Irrigated Wheat Production in Ethiopia.<\/td>\n<td>Amansis Teshome<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>2023\/24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>37<\/td>\n<td>Improving the wellbeing of infants through formulation and promotion of nutrient rich complementary food.,<br \/>\nHURG_2022_03_04_28.  Haramaya University, Ethiopia.<\/td>\n<td>Mr. Anbesse Girma<\/td>\n<td>HU<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>38<\/td>\n<td>Sustainable Cultivation of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus spp.) Using Agro-industrial Waste and Invasive Plant Species as Growth Substrates: Empowering Local Communities through Resource Utilization <\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>39<\/td>\n<td>Small scale spirulina production at Dire Dawa tony farm<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>40<\/td>\n<td>Formulating spirulina enriched food product for covid-19 patient treatment<\/td>\n<td>Mr. Daniel Alemu<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>41<\/td>\n<td>Introduction of New Multipurpose Crop, Chaya (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius ssp.) to Food Chain in Eastern Ethiopian for enhancing food and nutrition security<\/td>\n<td>Mr. Daniel Alemu<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>42<\/td>\n<td>Characterization and promoting utilization of wild edible plant for improving food and nutrition security.<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>43<\/td>\n<td>Consultant on home grown school feeding in Somalia region for PWO organization<\/td>\n<td>Mr. Daniel Alemu<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>44<\/td>\n<td>Design and Manufacturing ground nut Sheller<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>45<\/td>\n<td>Design and manufacturing mango harvester<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>46<\/td>\n<td>Developing simple perishable crops drier machine <\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>47<\/td>\n<td>Improving Availability and Affordability of Nutrient-dense Food Sources for Sustainable Healthy Diet Consumption.<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>48<\/td>\n<td>\u201cDevelopment of Sustainable and Low-Cost Eco-Friendly Alternative Construction Materials to Support Green<br \/>\nLegacy&#8221; Haramaya University, (2021) <\/td>\n<td>Mr. Zekreab Nega<\/td>\n<td>HU Grant<\/td>\n<td>2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>49<\/td>\n<td>Analysis of Traffic Accidents Hot Spot Areas Using Spatial Statistics and Geo-statistical Method Of geographic<br \/>\nInformation System: A case Study on Harar-Dire Dawa chiro Town Road Segment (2021)<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>50<\/td>\n<td>Assessing the integrity of water Supply system at Haramaya University Main campus to identify Potential  causes of<br \/>\nStructure failure risks ,and Strategies for mitigation (CHURG,2023)<\/td>\n<td>Mr. Nagara Wakgari, Mr. Nura Boru, Mr. Singita Taye<\/td>\n<td>HU Grant<\/td>\n<td>2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>51<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Internally Funded Research and Projects No. Title PI Fund Source Year 1 Development of electronic ultraviolet (UVC) Virus Disinfectant System for Personal protective Equipment\u2019s and Home Materials Nanecha HU 2020 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-fullwidth.php","meta":{"_edd_button_behavior":[],"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2515","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/hit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2515","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/hit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/hit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/hit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/hit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2515"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/hit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2515\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2523,"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/hit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2515\/revisions\/2523"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/hit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2515"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}