Haramaya University - Research Themes

Research Themes

Explore our research themes. Research at Haramaya University is focused across 6 research themes reflecting our interdisciplinary strengths in key global challenge areas of the 21st century.

Original, High Quality Research

Through their research, each Theme contributes more than ever to future economic growth and to positive changes in the way we all live, work, and learn. At Haramaya University, we are proud to play a significant role in these developments.

We have long been recognised internationally for original, high-quality research, with applied research being a particular strength. Today, our research community is committed to finding inspiring and sustainable solutions to fundamental social, economic, and environmental problems.

In moving forward this ambitious agenda we engage with other academic institutions, business and industry, public and third sector organisations and not least with user communities. Our research culture which is defined by a strong spirit of enquiry, innovation and enterprise, also feeds into teaching and learning to enrich our researchers’ experience.

Theme Leaders


Muluken Goftishu Muleta (PhD)

Themes I leader
E-mail: mulukengoftishu@yahoo.com
GSM: +251 989 073 775
Fax: +251 255 530325 / 31 / 54

Kedir Urgesa Bofe (PhD)

Position: Themes II Leader

Telephone (mobile):+251940635596
Email:bofekedir@gmail.com
Telephone(Office):+251256661886

Elias Jemal Abdella (PhD)

Position: Themes III Leaders

Email: eljaab@gmail.com

Telephone (Mob): +251960730284, +251961280311

Telephone (Office): +251255530324

Abdibeshir Said Dula (PhD)

Position: Themes IV Leaders

Telephone (Mob): +251941585877

Email: abdibeshirs@gmail.com

Postal Address: Haramaya University, P.O. Box 138, Dire Dawa

Sime Shiferaw Tefera (PhD)

Position: Themes V Leaders

Telephone (Mob): +251 911967810

Email: simeroka@gmail.com

Postal Address: Haramaya University, P.O. Box 138, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia