Biography:
Melaku Tafese Awulachew graduated from Addis Ababa University with a Master of Science in chemical engineering (Food Engineering) and B.Sc. with chemical engineering (Process engineering) from Adama science and Technology University, Ethiopia.
Currently Melaku Tafese is serving in the position of Researcher –I in the Food science and nutrition research division/sector at Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR). He also worked in different professional appointment/ managerial positions. Melaku Tafese is a competent researcher and advisor in food systems, food system transformations, nutrition, food product development and sustainability. Melaku Tafese has over 6 years’ experience in research and project management. He provided services as consultant for various private agro-processing industries. His major strengths include leadership, coordination, research and analysis, planning, organizing, writing, presenting, giving training, and food formulation.
Melaku Tafese has a great aspiration to work in the areas of Research, food science & nutrition, biochemistry, nutrigenomics, proteomics, bio-system engineering, functional foods, nutraceuticals, Molecular medicine, transport phenomena, Separation science and technology, Modeling and Postharvest handling of perishables, Value addition of agriculture crops, Design, Processing, optimization of products and Packaging. As well as Bioengineering, food processing technology research and development platform towards commercialization. Melaku Tafese adopted best work philosophies and implements professional strategic-thinking with energetic career development.
Title : Bread deterioration and a way to use healthful methods