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}\n #theme-2 .banner-bg { background-image: url('https:\/\/placehold.co\/400x300\/2e7d32\/ffffff?text=Theme+2:+Health+%26+Welfare'); }\n #theme-3 .banner-bg { background-image: url('https:\/\/placehold.co\/400x300\/2e7d32\/ffffff?text=Theme+3:+Energy+%26+Tech'); }\n #theme-4 .banner-bg { background-image: url('https:\/\/placehold.co\/400x300\/2e7d32\/ffffff?text=Theme+4:+Social+Dev'); }\n #theme-5 .banner-bg { background-image: url('https:\/\/placehold.co\/400x300\/2e7d32\/ffffff?text=Theme+5:+Innovation'); }\n #theme-6 .banner-bg { background-image: url('https:\/\/placehold.co\/400x300\/2e7d32\/ffffff?text=Theme+6:+Basic+Science'); }\n \/* --- Footer Info Text Section --- *\/\n .info-section {\n max-width: 1200px;\n background-color: #ffffff;\n padding: 25px;\n border-radius: 8px;\n border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-color);\n box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\n line-height: 1.6;\n color: #444;\n }\n .info-section h2 {\n color: var(--primary-color);\n font-size: 1.3rem;\n margin-bottom: 10px;\n }\n .info-section p {\n font-size: 0.9rem;\n margin-bottom: 12px;\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n \n <h1>Research Themes<\/h1>\n <p>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.<\/p>\n \n \n Theme 1\n <h3>Productivity and Environmental Sustainability for Food Security and Poverty Alleviation<\/h3>\n Muluken Goftishu Muleta (PhD)\n Email: mulukengoftishu@yahoo.com\n GSM: +251 989 073 775 | Fax: +251 255 530325\n <h4>Research Grant System<\/h4>\n <p>Manage your research grant here<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/grant.haramaya.edu.et\/index\">Apply Now<\/a>\n \n Theme 2\n <h3>Human Health, Nutrition, and Welfare<\/h3>\n Kedir Urgesa Bofe (PhD)\n Email: bofekedir@gmail.com\n Mob: +251940635596 | Office: +251256661886\n <h4>Research Grant System<\/h4>\n <p>Manage your research grant here<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/grant.haramaya.edu.et\/index\">Apply Now<\/a>\n \n Theme 3\n <h3>Energy, Engineering, and Information Technologies<\/h3>\n Elias Jemal Abdella (PhD)\n Email: eljaab@gmail.com\n Mob: +251960730284, +251961280311 | Office: +251255530324\n <h4>Research Grant System<\/h4>\n <p>Manage your research grant here<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/grant.haramaya.edu.et\/index\">Apply Now<\/a>\n \n Theme 4\n <h3>Human and Social Development<\/h3>\n Abdibeshir Said Dula (PhD)\n Email: abdibeshirs@gmail.com\n Mob: +251941585877 | P.O. Box: 138, Dire Dawa\n <h4>Research Grant System<\/h4>\n <p>Manage your research grant here<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/grant.haramaya.edu.et\/index\">Apply Now<\/a>\n \n Theme 5\n <h3>Institution, Innovations Systems and Economic Development<\/h3>\n Sime Shiferaw Tefera (PhD)\n Email: simeroka@gmail.com\n Mob: +251 911967810 | P.O. Box: 138, Dire Dawa\n <h4>Research Grant System<\/h4>\n <p>Manage your research grant here<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/grant.haramaya.edu.et\/index\">Apply Now<\/a>\n \n Theme 6\n <h3>Basic Science Research<\/h3>\n Ayalew Temesgen Eticha (PhD)\n Email: ayalew_temesgen@yahoo.com\n Mob: +251911905565\n <h4>Research Grant System<\/h4>\n <p>Manage your research grant here<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/grant.haramaya.edu.et\/index\">Apply Now<\/a>\n \n <h2>Original, High Quality Research<\/h2>\n <p>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.<\/p>\n <p>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.<\/p>\n <p>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\u2019 experience.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\tTheme Leaders\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Muluken-D.jpg\" alt=\"Muluken D\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" title=\"Muluken D\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"#\" target=\"_self\">Muluken Goftishu Muleta (PhD)<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<strong>Themes I leader<\/strong><br \/>\n <strong>E-mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:mulukengoftishu@yahoo.com\">mulukengoftishu@yahoo.com<\/a><br \/>\n <strong>GSM:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251989073775\">+251 989 073 775<\/a><br \/>\n <strong>Fax:<\/strong> +251 255 530325 \/ 31 \/ 54\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/chms\/kedir-urgesa-profile\/\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/kedir-urgesso.jpg\" alt=\"kedir urgesso\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" title=\"kedir urgesso\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/chms\/kedir-urgesa-profile\/\" target=\"_self\">Kedir Urgesa Bofe (PhD)<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Position: <\/strong>Themes II Leader<\/p>\n<strong>Telephone (mobile):<\/strong>+251940635596<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:bofekedir@gmail.com\">bofekedir@gmail.com<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Telephone(Office):<\/strong>+251256661886\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/hit\/elias-jemal-abdella-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Dr.-Elias-Jemal.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Elias Jemal\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" title=\"Dr. Elias Jemal\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/hit\/elias-jemal-abdella-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\">Elias Jemal Abdella (PhD)<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Position:<\/strong> Themes III Leaders<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:eljaab@gmail.com\">eljaab@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone (Mob):<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251960730284\">+251960730284<\/a>, <a href=\"tel:+251961280311\">+251961280311<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone (Office):<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251255530324\">+251255530324<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/cssh\/abdibeshir-said-dula-profile\/\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" 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\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" title=\"Abdibeshir Said Dula\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/cssh\/abdibeshir-said-dula-profile\/\" target=\"_self\">Abdibeshir Said Dula (PhD)<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Position:<\/strong> Themes IV Leaders<\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone (Mob):<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251941585877\">+251941585877<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:abdibeshirs@gmail.com\">abdibeshirs@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Postal Address:<\/strong> Haramaya University, P.O. Box 138, Dire Dawa<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/caes\/sime-shiferaw-tefera-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" 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 PhD\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" title=\"Sime Shiferaw Tefera PhD\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/caes\/sime-shiferaw-tefera-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sime Shiferaw Tefera (PhD)<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Position:<\/strong> Themes V Leaders<\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone (Mob):<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251911967810\">+251 911967810<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:simeroka@gmail.com\">simeroka@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Postal Address:<\/strong> Haramaya University, P.O. Box 138, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Ayalew-D.jpg\" alt=\"Ayalew\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" title=\"Ayalew D\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2><a href=\"#\" target=\"_self\"><strong>Ayalew Temesgen Eticha (PhD)<\/strong<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><strong>Position:<\/strong> Themes VI Leaders<\/p>\n <strong>Telephone (Mob):<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251911905565\">+251 911 905 565<\/a><br \/>\n <strong>Email Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:ayalew_temesgen@yahoo.com\">ayalew_temesgen@yahoo.com<\/a>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Haramaya University – Research Themes Research Themes Explore our research themes. 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Research at Haramaya University is focused across 6 research themes reflecting our interdisciplinary strengths in key global challenge areas of the 21st century.<\/p>\n \n \n Theme 1\n <h3>Productivity and Environmental Sustainability for Food Security and Poverty Alleviation<\/h3>\n Muluken Goftishu Muleta (PhD)\n Email: mulukengoftishu@yahoo.com\n GSM: +251 989 073 775 | Fax: +251 255 530325\n <h4>Research Grant System<\/h4>\n <p>Manage your research grant here<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/grant.haramaya.edu.et\/index\">Apply Now<\/a>\n \n Theme 2\n <h3>Human Health, Nutrition, and Welfare<\/h3>\n Kedir Urgesa Bofe (PhD)\n Email: bofekedir@gmail.com\n Mob: +251940635596 | Office: +251256661886\n <h4>Research Grant System<\/h4>\n <p>Manage your research grant here<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/grant.haramaya.edu.et\/index\">Apply Now<\/a>\n \n Theme 3\n <h3>Energy, Engineering, and Information Technologies<\/h3>\n Elias Jemal Abdella (PhD)\n Email: eljaab@gmail.com\n Mob: +251960730284, +251961280311 | Office: +251255530324\n <h4>Research Grant System<\/h4>\n <p>Manage your research grant here<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/grant.haramaya.edu.et\/index\">Apply Now<\/a>\n \n Theme 4\n <h3>Human and Social Development<\/h3>\n Abdibeshir Said Dula (PhD)\n Email: abdibeshirs@gmail.com\n Mob: +251941585877 | P.O. Box: 138, Dire Dawa\n <h4>Research Grant System<\/h4>\n <p>Manage your research grant here<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/grant.haramaya.edu.et\/index\">Apply Now<\/a>\n \n Theme 5\n <h3>Institution, Innovations Systems and Economic Development<\/h3>\n Sime Shiferaw Tefera (PhD)\n Email: simeroka@gmail.com\n Mob: +251 911967810 | P.O. Box: 138, Dire Dawa\n <h4>Research Grant System<\/h4>\n <p>Manage your research grant here<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/grant.haramaya.edu.et\/index\">Apply Now<\/a>\n \n Theme 6\n <h3>Basic Science Research<\/h3>\n Ayalew Temesgen Eticha (PhD)\n Email: ayalew_temesgen@yahoo.com\n Mob: +251911905565\n <h4>Research Grant System<\/h4>\n <p>Manage your research grant here<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/grant.haramaya.edu.et\/index\">Apply Now<\/a>\n \n <h2>Original, High Quality Research<\/h2>\n <p>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.<\/p>\n <p>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.<\/p>\n <p>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\u2019 experience.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\tTheme Leaders\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Muluken-D.jpg\" alt=\"Muluken D\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" title=\"Muluken D\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"#\" target=\"_self\">Muluken Goftishu Muleta (PhD)<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<strong>Themes I leader<\/strong><br \/>\n <strong>E-mail:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:mulukengoftishu@yahoo.com\">mulukengoftishu@yahoo.com<\/a><br \/>\n <strong>GSM:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251989073775\">+251 989 073 775<\/a><br \/>\n <strong>Fax:<\/strong> +251 255 530325 \/ 31 \/ 54\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/chms\/kedir-urgesa-profile\/\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/kedir-urgesso.jpg\" alt=\"kedir urgesso\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" title=\"kedir urgesso\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/chms\/kedir-urgesa-profile\/\" target=\"_self\">Kedir Urgesa Bofe (PhD)<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Position: <\/strong>Themes II Leader<\/p>\n<strong>Telephone (mobile):<\/strong>+251940635596<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:bofekedir@gmail.com\">bofekedir@gmail.com<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Telephone(Office):<\/strong>+251256661886\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/hit\/elias-jemal-abdella-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Dr.-Elias-Jemal.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Elias Jemal\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" title=\"Dr. Elias Jemal\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/hit\/elias-jemal-abdella-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\">Elias Jemal Abdella (PhD)<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Position:<\/strong> Themes III Leaders<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:eljaab@gmail.com\">eljaab@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone (Mob):<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251960730284\">+251960730284<\/a>, <a href=\"tel:+251961280311\">+251961280311<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone (Office):<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251255530324\">+251255530324<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/cssh\/abdibeshir-said-dula-profile\/\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" 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\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" title=\"Abdibeshir Said Dula\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/cssh\/abdibeshir-said-dula-profile\/\" target=\"_self\">Abdibeshir Said Dula (PhD)<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Position:<\/strong> Themes IV Leaders<\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone (Mob):<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251941585877\">+251941585877<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:abdibeshirs@gmail.com\">abdibeshirs@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Postal Address:<\/strong> Haramaya University, P.O. Box 138, Dire Dawa<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/caes\/sime-shiferaw-tefera-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" 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 PhD\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" title=\"Sime Shiferaw Tefera PhD\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/caes\/sime-shiferaw-tefera-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sime Shiferaw Tefera (PhD)<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Position:<\/strong> Themes V Leaders<\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone (Mob):<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251911967810\">+251 911967810<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:simeroka@gmail.com\">simeroka@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Postal Address:<\/strong> Haramaya University, P.O. Box 138, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.haramaya.edu.et\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Ayalew-D.jpg\" alt=\"Ayalew\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" title=\"Ayalew D\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2><a href=\"#\" target=\"_self\"><strong>Ayalew Temesgen Eticha (PhD)<\/strong<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><strong>Position:<\/strong> Themes VI Leaders<\/p>\n <strong>Telephone (Mob):<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+251911905565\">+251 911 905 565<\/a><br \/>\n <strong>Email Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:ayalew_temesgen@yahoo.com\">ayalew_temesgen@yahoo.com<\/a>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Haramaya University – Research Themes Research Themes Explore our research themes. 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