Haramaya University – Research & Community Engagement Leadership<\/title>\n <style>\n \/* --- Root Brand Variables --- *\/\n :root {\n --primary-color: #2e7d32; \/* Haramaya Green *\/\n --primary-dark: #1b5e20;\n --secondary-color: #ff9900; \/* Haramaya Gold\/Orange *\/\n --secondary-light: #fff3e0;\n --dark-text: #222222;\n --muted-text: #555555;\n --light-bg: #f4f6f8;\n --card-bg: #ffffff;\n --border-color: #e2e8f0;\n --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);\n --shadow-md: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\n }\n \/* --- Global Reset & Styles --- *\/\n * {\n box-sizing: border-box;\n margin: 0;\n padding: 0;\n }\n body {\n font-family: 'Segoe UI', system-ui, -apple-system, Roboto, sans-serif;\n background-color: var(--light-bg);\n color: var(--dark-text);\n padding: 40px 20px;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n align-items: center;\n line-height: 1.5;\n }\n \/* --- Page Header --- *\/\n .page-header {\n text-align: center;\n max-width: 1260px;\n margin-bottom: 40px;\n }\n .page-header h1 {\n color: var(--primary-color);\n font-size: 2.2rem;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n margin-bottom: 10px;\n }\n .page-header p {\n color: var(--muted-text);\n font-size: 1.05rem;\n }\n .header-divider {\n width: 80px;\n height: 4px;\n background-color: var(--secondary-color);\n margin: 15px auto 0 auto;\n border-radius: 2px;\n }\n \/* --- Section Titles --- *\/\n .section-container {\n width: 100%;\n max-width: 1200px;\n margin-bottom: 50px;\n }\n .section-title {\n color: var(--primary-color);\n font-size: 1.4rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n margin-bottom: 25px;\n padding-bottom: 8px;\n border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);\n position: relative;\n }\n .section-title::after {\n content: '';\n position: absolute;\n bottom: -2px;\n left: 0;\n width: 60px;\n height: 2px;\n background-color: var(--secondary-color);\n }\n \/* --- Executive Leadership (Hero Cards) --- *\/\n .exec-grid {\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 20px;\n }\n .exec-card {\n background-color: var(--card-bg);\n border-radius: 10px;\n border-left: 6px solid var(--primary-color);\n box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);\n padding: 20px;\n display: flex;\n gap: 25px;\n align-items: center;\n transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;\n }\n .exec-card:hover {\n transform: translateY(-3px);\n box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);\n }\n .exec-img-wrapper {\n width: 140px;\n height: 140px;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n border-radius: 8px;\n overflow: hidden;\n border: 2px solid var(--border-color);\n }\n .exec-img-wrapper img {\n width: 100%;\n height: 100%;\n object-fit: cover;\n }\n .exec-info {\n flex: 1;\n }\n .exec-role {\n font-size: 0.8rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--primary-color);\n text-transform: uppercase;\n letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n background: rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.1);\n padding: 3px 8px;\n border-radius: 4px;\n display: inline-block;\n margin-bottom: 6px;\n }\n .exec-name {\n font-size: 1.25rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--dark-text);\n margin-bottom: 8px;\n }\n \/* --- Grid Layouts (3-Column) --- *\/\n .leaders-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));\n gap: 25px;\n }\n \/* --- Standard Leader Card --- *\/\n .leader-card {\n background-color: var(--card-bg);\n border-radius: 10px;\n border: 1px solid var(--border-color);\n box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);\n overflow: hidden;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;\n }\n .leader-card:hover {\n transform: translateY(-4px);\n box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);\n border-color: var(--primary-color);\n }\n .card-header-bg {\n height: 6px;\n background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));\n }\n .card-body {\n padding: 20px;\n display: flex;\n gap: 15px;\n flex: 1;\n }\n .leader-avatar {\n width: 100px;\n height: 110px;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n border-radius: 6px;\n overflow: hidden;\n border: 1px solid var(--border-color);\n background-color: #eee;\n }\n .leader-avatar img {\n width: 100%;\n height: 100%;\n object-fit: cover;\n }\n .leader-details {\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n justify-content: center;\n }\n .leader-position {\n font-size: 0.72rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--secondary-color);\n text-transform: uppercase;\n letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n margin-bottom: 2px;\n }\n .leader-title-name {\n font-size: 1.05rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--dark-text);\n margin-bottom: 10px;\n line-height: 1.3;\n }\n \/* --- Contact List Badges --- *\/\n .contact-list {\n list-style: none;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 4px;\n font-size: 0.8rem;\n color: var(--muted-text);\n }\n .contact-item {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n gap: 6px;\n word-break: break-all;\n }\n .contact-item a {\n color: var(--primary-color);\n text-decoration: none;\n font-weight: 600;\n }\n .contact-item a:hover {\n text-decoration: underline;\n }\n \/* --- Footer Info --- *\/\n .page-footer {\n text-align: center;\n font-size: 0.85rem;\n color: var(--muted-text);\n margin-top: 20px;\n padding-top: 20px;\n border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);\n width: 100%;\n max-width: 1200px;\n }\n \/* --- Responsive Styles --- *\/\n @media (max-width: 768px) {\n .exec-card {\n flex-direction: column;\n text-align: center;\n }\n .exec-img-wrapper {\n width: 120px;\n height: 120px;\n }\n .card-body {\n flex-direction: column;\n align-items: center;\n text-align: center;\n }\n .leader-avatar {\n width: 110px;\n height: 120px;\n }\n .leaders-grid {\n grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n }\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n \n <header>\n <h1>Research and Community Engagement Leadership<\/h1>\n <p>Haramaya University Office of the Vice President for Research and Community Engagement<\/p>\n <\/header>\n \n <section>\n <h2>Executive Leadership<\/h2>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Dr.-Yishak-Yousuf.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Yesihak Yusuf\">\n Vice President for Research & Community Engagement\n <h3>Dr. Yesihak Yusuf (PhD)<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Mobile:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251930780078\">+251 930 780 078<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Office:<\/strong> +251 255 530 324<\/li>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:yesihakyus@gmail.com\">yesihakyus@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Deribachew-Bekana-1.png\" alt=\"Dr. Deribachew Bekana\">\n Research Affairs Director\n <h3>Dr. Deribachew Bekana (PhD)<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Office:<\/strong> +251 25 553 0311<\/li>\n <li><strong>Mobile:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+2519112013488\">+251 911 201 3488<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:yaderbe020@yahoo.com\">yaderbe020@yahoo.com<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Ibsa-Aliyi-Abdula.png\" alt=\"Mr. Ibsa Aliyi Abdula\">\n Research Centers and Facilities Management Director\n <h3>Mr. Ibsa Aliyi Abdula (MSc.)<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Office:<\/strong> +251 255 530 088<\/li>\n <li><strong>Mobile:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251911058588\">+251 911 058 588<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:aliyi.ibsa@yahoo.com\">aliyi.ibsa@yahoo.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Skype:<\/strong> ibsaale1<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/section>\n \n <section>\n <h2>Directorates & Unit Coordinators<\/h2>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Richard-J.Wentzell.png\" alt=\"Dr. Richard Wentzell\">\n Grant Management Director\n <h4>Dr. Richard Wentzell (PhD)<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Mob:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251938428368\">+251 938 428 368<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Office:<\/strong> Old Admin Bldg, GF #1<\/li>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:rwentzell@gmail.com\">rwentzell@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Dr.-Lemma-Degebasa-.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Lemma Degebasa\">\n Seed Inspection & Certification Director\n <h4>Dr. Lemma Degebasa (PhD)<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Mob:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251903265217\">+251 903 265 217<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:lemmadegebasa@gmail.com\">lemmadegebasa@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>P.O. Box:<\/strong> 138, Haramaya Univ.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Mr.-Kemal-Kasim-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mr. Kemal Kasim\">\n Community Engagement & Industry Linkage\n <h4>Mr. Kemal Kasim (MSc)<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Fax:<\/strong> +251 255 530 104<\/li>\n <li><strong>P.O. Box:<\/strong> 138, Haramaya Univ.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Mrs.-Kidesena-Sebsebe.jpg\" alt=\"Mrs. Kidesena Sebaibe\">\n Entrepreneurship & Tech Incubation\n <h4>Mrs. Kidesena Sebaibe (MSc)<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Mob:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251935404462\">+251 935 404 462<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:kidesena@gmail.com\">kidesena@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Yasmin-Mohammed.png\" alt=\"Mrs. Yasmin Mohammed\">\n Indigenous Knowledge Coordinator\n <h4>Mrs. Yasmin Mohammed (MA)<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Mob:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251910830718\">+251 910 830 718<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Office:<\/strong> +251 255 530 018<\/li>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:myaasy2013@gmail.com\">myaasy2013@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Dr.-Reta-Duguma.png\" alt=\"Dr. Reta Duguma\">\n Institute of Gender Studies Director\n <h4>Dr. Reta Duguma (PhD)<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Mob:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251911580682\">+251 911 580 682<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Office:<\/strong> +251 255 530 018<\/li>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:retaduguma21@gmail.com\">retaduguma21@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/section>\n \n <section>\n <h2>Research Theme Leaders<\/h2>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Muluken-D.jpg\" alt=\"Muluken Goftishu Muleta\">\n Theme I Leader\n <h4>Muluken Goftishu Muleta (PhD)<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:mulukengoftishu@yahoo.com\">mulukengoftishu@yahoo.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>GSM:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251989073775\">+251 989 073 775<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Fax:<\/strong> +251 255 530325<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/kedir-urgesso.jpg\" alt=\"Kedir Urgesa Bofe\">\n Theme II Leader\n <h4>Kedir Urgesa Bofe (PhD)<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:bofekedir@gmail.com\">bofekedir@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Mob:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251940635596\">+251 940 635 596<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Office:<\/strong> +251 256 661 886<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Dr.-Elias-Jemal.jpg\" alt=\"Elias Jemal Abdella\">\n Theme III Leader\n <h4>Elias Jemal Abdella (PhD)<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:eljaab@gmail.com\">eljaab@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Mob:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251960730284\">+251 960 730 284<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Office:<\/strong> +251 255 530 324<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Abdibeshir-Said-Dula-1.jpg\" alt=\"Abdibeshir Said Dula\">\n Theme IV Leader\n <h4>Abdibeshir Said Dula (PhD)<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:abdibeshirs@gmail.com\">abdibeshirs@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Mob:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251941585877\">+251 941 585 877<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>P.O. Box:<\/strong> 138, Dire Dawa<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Sime-Shiferaw-Tefera-PhD.jpg\" alt=\"Sime Shiferaw Tefera\">\n Theme V Leader\n <h4>Sime Shiferaw Tefera (PhD)<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:simeroka@gmail.com\">simeroka@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Mob:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251911967810\">+251 911 967 810<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>P.O. Box:<\/strong> 138, Dire Dawa<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Ayalew-Temesgen-Eticha-profile.jpg\" alt=\"Ayalew Temesgen Eticha\">\n Theme VI Leader\n <h4>Ayalew Temesgen Eticha (PhD)<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:ayalew_temesgen@yahoo.com\">ayalew_temesgen@yahoo.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Mob:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251911905565\">+251 911 905 565<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/section>\n \n <footer>\n <p>© Haramaya University \u2014 Office of Research & Community Engagement<\/p>\n <\/footer>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Haramaya University – Research & Community Engagement Leadership Research and Community Engagement Leadership Haramaya University Office of the Vice President for Research and Community Engagement Executive Leadership Vice President for […]<\/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-27454","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27454","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27454"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27454\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27457,"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27454\/revisions\/27457"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27454"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}

{"id":27454,"date":"2026-07-24T13:16:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T13:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/?page_id=27454"},"modified":"2026-07-24T13:29:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T13:29:51","slug":"research-and-community-engagement-leadership-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/research-and-community-engagement-leadership-page\/","title":{"rendered":"Research and Community Engagement Leadership page"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\n\n\n \n \n Haramaya University – Research & Community Engagement Leadership<\/title>\n <style>\n \/* --- Root Brand Variables --- *\/\n :root {\n --primary-color: #2e7d32; \/* Haramaya Green *\/\n --primary-dark: #1b5e20;\n --secondary-color: #ff9900; \/* Haramaya Gold\/Orange *\/\n --secondary-light: #fff3e0;\n --dark-text: #222222;\n --muted-text: #555555;\n --light-bg: #f4f6f8;\n --card-bg: #ffffff;\n --border-color: #e2e8f0;\n --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);\n --shadow-md: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\n }\n \/* --- Global Reset & Styles --- *\/\n * {\n box-sizing: border-box;\n margin: 0;\n padding: 0;\n }\n body {\n font-family: 'Segoe UI', system-ui, -apple-system, Roboto, sans-serif;\n background-color: var(--light-bg);\n color: var(--dark-text);\n padding: 40px 20px;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n align-items: center;\n line-height: 1.5;\n }\n \/* --- Page Header --- *\/\n .page-header {\n text-align: center;\n max-width: 1260px;\n margin-bottom: 40px;\n }\n .page-header h1 {\n color: var(--primary-color);\n font-size: 2.2rem;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n margin-bottom: 10px;\n }\n .page-header p {\n color: var(--muted-text);\n font-size: 1.05rem;\n }\n .header-divider {\n width: 80px;\n height: 4px;\n background-color: var(--secondary-color);\n margin: 15px auto 0 auto;\n border-radius: 2px;\n }\n \/* --- Section Titles --- *\/\n .section-container {\n width: 100%;\n max-width: 1200px;\n margin-bottom: 50px;\n }\n .section-title {\n color: var(--primary-color);\n font-size: 1.4rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n margin-bottom: 25px;\n padding-bottom: 8px;\n border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);\n position: relative;\n }\n .section-title::after {\n content: '';\n position: absolute;\n bottom: -2px;\n left: 0;\n width: 60px;\n height: 2px;\n background-color: var(--secondary-color);\n }\n \/* --- Executive Leadership (Hero Cards) --- *\/\n .exec-grid {\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 20px;\n }\n .exec-card {\n background-color: var(--card-bg);\n border-radius: 10px;\n border-left: 6px solid var(--primary-color);\n box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);\n padding: 20px;\n display: flex;\n gap: 25px;\n align-items: center;\n transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;\n }\n .exec-card:hover {\n transform: translateY(-3px);\n box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);\n }\n .exec-img-wrapper {\n width: 140px;\n height: 140px;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n border-radius: 8px;\n overflow: hidden;\n border: 2px solid var(--border-color);\n }\n .exec-img-wrapper img {\n width: 100%;\n height: 100%;\n object-fit: cover;\n }\n .exec-info {\n flex: 1;\n }\n .exec-role {\n font-size: 0.8rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--primary-color);\n text-transform: uppercase;\n letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n background: rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.1);\n padding: 3px 8px;\n border-radius: 4px;\n display: inline-block;\n margin-bottom: 6px;\n }\n .exec-name {\n font-size: 1.25rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--dark-text);\n margin-bottom: 8px;\n }\n \/* --- Grid Layouts (3-Column) --- *\/\n .leaders-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));\n gap: 25px;\n }\n \/* --- Standard Leader Card --- *\/\n .leader-card {\n background-color: var(--card-bg);\n border-radius: 10px;\n border: 1px solid var(--border-color);\n box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);\n overflow: hidden;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;\n }\n .leader-card:hover {\n transform: translateY(-4px);\n box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);\n border-color: var(--primary-color);\n }\n .card-header-bg {\n height: 6px;\n background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));\n }\n .card-body {\n padding: 20px;\n display: flex;\n gap: 15px;\n flex: 1;\n }\n .leader-avatar {\n width: 100px;\n height: 110px;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n border-radius: 6px;\n overflow: hidden;\n border: 1px solid var(--border-color);\n background-color: #eee;\n }\n .leader-avatar img {\n width: 100%;\n height: 100%;\n object-fit: cover;\n }\n .leader-details {\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n justify-content: center;\n }\n .leader-position {\n font-size: 0.72rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--secondary-color);\n text-transform: uppercase;\n letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n margin-bottom: 2px;\n }\n .leader-title-name {\n font-size: 1.05rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--dark-text);\n margin-bottom: 10px;\n line-height: 1.3;\n }\n \/* --- Contact List Badges --- *\/\n .contact-list {\n list-style: none;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 4px;\n font-size: 0.8rem;\n color: var(--muted-text);\n }\n .contact-item {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n gap: 6px;\n word-break: break-all;\n }\n .contact-item a {\n color: var(--primary-color);\n text-decoration: none;\n font-weight: 600;\n }\n .contact-item a:hover {\n text-decoration: underline;\n }\n \/* --- Footer Info --- *\/\n .page-footer {\n text-align: center;\n font-size: 0.85rem;\n color: var(--muted-text);\n margin-top: 20px;\n padding-top: 20px;\n border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);\n width: 100%;\n max-width: 1200px;\n }\n \/* --- Responsive Styles --- *\/\n @media (max-width: 768px) {\n .exec-card {\n flex-direction: column;\n text-align: center;\n }\n .exec-img-wrapper {\n width: 120px;\n height: 120px;\n }\n .card-body {\n flex-direction: column;\n align-items: center;\n text-align: center;\n }\n .leader-avatar {\n width: 110px;\n height: 120px;\n }\n .leaders-grid {\n grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n }\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n \n <header>\n <h1>Research and Community Engagement Leadership<\/h1>\n <p>Haramaya University Office of the Vice President for Research and Community Engagement<\/p>\n <\/header>\n \n <section>\n <h2>Executive Leadership<\/h2>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Dr.-Yishak-Yousuf.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Yesihak Yusuf\">\n Vice President for Research & Community Engagement\n <h3>Dr. Yesihak Yusuf (PhD)<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Mobile:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251930780078\">+251 930 780 078<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Office:<\/strong> +251 255 530 324<\/li>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:yesihakyus@gmail.com\">yesihakyus@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Deribachew-Bekana-1.png\" alt=\"Dr. Deribachew Bekana\">\n Research Affairs Director\n <h3>Dr. Deribachew Bekana (PhD)<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Office:<\/strong> +251 25 553 0311<\/li>\n <li><strong>Mobile:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+2519112013488\">+251 911 201 3488<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:yaderbe020@yahoo.com\">yaderbe020@yahoo.com<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Ibsa-Aliyi-Abdula.png\" alt=\"Mr. Ibsa Aliyi Abdula\">\n Research Centers and Facilities Management Director\n <h3>Mr. Ibsa Aliyi Abdula (MSc.)<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Office:<\/strong> +251 255 530 088<\/li>\n <li><strong>Mobile:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251911058588\">+251 911 058 588<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:aliyi.ibsa@yahoo.com\">aliyi.ibsa@yahoo.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Skype:<\/strong> ibsaale1<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/section>\n \n <section>\n <h2>Directorates & Unit Coordinators<\/h2>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Richard-J.Wentzell.png\" alt=\"Dr. Richard Wentzell\">\n Grant Management Director\n <h4>Dr. Richard Wentzell (PhD)<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Mob:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251938428368\">+251 938 428 368<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Office:<\/strong> Old Admin Bldg, GF #1<\/li>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:rwentzell@gmail.com\">rwentzell@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Dr.-Lemma-Degebasa-.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Lemma Degebasa\">\n Seed Inspection & Certification Director\n <h4>Dr. Lemma Degebasa (PhD)<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Mob:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251903265217\">+251 903 265 217<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:lemmadegebasa@gmail.com\">lemmadegebasa@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>P.O. Box:<\/strong> 138, Haramaya Univ.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Mr.-Kemal-Kasim-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mr. Kemal Kasim\">\n Community Engagement & Industry Linkage\n <h4>Mr. Kemal Kasim (MSc)<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Fax:<\/strong> +251 255 530 104<\/li>\n <li><strong>P.O. Box:<\/strong> 138, Haramaya Univ.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Mrs.-Kidesena-Sebsebe.jpg\" alt=\"Mrs. Kidesena Sebaibe\">\n Entrepreneurship & Tech Incubation\n <h4>Mrs. Kidesena Sebaibe (MSc)<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Mob:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251935404462\">+251 935 404 462<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:kidesena@gmail.com\">kidesena@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Yasmin-Mohammed.png\" alt=\"Mrs. Yasmin Mohammed\">\n Indigenous Knowledge Coordinator\n <h4>Mrs. Yasmin Mohammed (MA)<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Mob:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251910830718\">+251 910 830 718<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Office:<\/strong> +251 255 530 018<\/li>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:myaasy2013@gmail.com\">myaasy2013@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Dr.-Reta-Duguma.png\" alt=\"Dr. Reta Duguma\">\n Institute of Gender Studies Director\n <h4>Dr. Reta Duguma (PhD)<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Mob:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251911580682\">+251 911 580 682<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Office:<\/strong> +251 255 530 018<\/li>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:retaduguma21@gmail.com\">retaduguma21@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/section>\n \n <section>\n <h2>Research Theme Leaders<\/h2>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Muluken-D.jpg\" alt=\"Muluken Goftishu Muleta\">\n Theme I Leader\n <h4>Muluken Goftishu Muleta (PhD)<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:mulukengoftishu@yahoo.com\">mulukengoftishu@yahoo.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>GSM:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251989073775\">+251 989 073 775<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Fax:<\/strong> +251 255 530325<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/kedir-urgesso.jpg\" alt=\"Kedir Urgesa Bofe\">\n Theme II Leader\n <h4>Kedir Urgesa Bofe (PhD)<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:bofekedir@gmail.com\">bofekedir@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Mob:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251940635596\">+251 940 635 596<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Office:<\/strong> +251 256 661 886<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Dr.-Elias-Jemal.jpg\" alt=\"Elias Jemal Abdella\">\n Theme III Leader\n <h4>Elias Jemal Abdella (PhD)<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:eljaab@gmail.com\">eljaab@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Mob:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251960730284\">+251 960 730 284<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Office:<\/strong> +251 255 530 324<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Abdibeshir-Said-Dula-1.jpg\" alt=\"Abdibeshir Said Dula\">\n Theme IV Leader\n <h4>Abdibeshir Said Dula (PhD)<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:abdibeshirs@gmail.com\">abdibeshirs@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Mob:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251941585877\">+251 941 585 877<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>P.O. Box:<\/strong> 138, Dire Dawa<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Sime-Shiferaw-Tefera-PhD.jpg\" alt=\"Sime Shiferaw Tefera\">\n Theme V Leader\n <h4>Sime Shiferaw Tefera (PhD)<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:simeroka@gmail.com\">simeroka@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Mob:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251911967810\">+251 911 967 810<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>P.O. Box:<\/strong> 138, Dire Dawa<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Ayalew-Temesgen-Eticha-profile.jpg\" alt=\"Ayalew Temesgen Eticha\">\n Theme VI Leader\n <h4>Ayalew Temesgen Eticha (PhD)<\/h4>\n <ul>\n <li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:ayalew_temesgen@yahoo.com\">ayalew_temesgen@yahoo.com<\/a><\/li>\n <li><strong>Mob:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251911905565\">+251 911 905 565<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/section>\n \n <footer>\n <p>© Haramaya University \u2014 Office of Research & Community Engagement<\/p>\n <\/footer>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Haramaya University – Research & Community Engagement Leadership Research and Community Engagement Leadership Haramaya University Office of the Vice President for Research and Community Engagement Executive Leadership Vice President for […]<\/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-27454","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27454","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27454"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27454\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27457,"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27454\/revisions\/27457"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27454"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}