Yonas Habtemichael

Veterinarian and academic research leader with over 10 years of experience in teaching, research, leadership, and community engagement. Skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams, mentoring students, and managing complex projects from conception to successful delivery. Proven ability to secure competitive funding (1.6M ETB) and publish widely (14+ peer-reviewed articles), reflecting strong project management and knowledge dissemination skills. Recognized for empathetic and collaborative leadership, maturity, and effective communication, with a demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate others, foster trust, and uphold integrity. Dedicated to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive environments, while driving measurable impact through research, education, and service.

Postgraduate program coordinator at Arsi University, Asela, Ethiopia

01/2021 – 08/2024

Directed and managed the overall teaching and research activities of graduate students at the College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, Arsi University

Managed, led, and mentored over 200 graduate students across 10 master’s programs on their academic and pastoral challenges

Quality assurance and institutional transformation coordinator at Jigjiga University

11/2016 - 09/2019

Managed, supervised, and intervened in overall quality of teaching, administration and

research activities at Jigjiga University, College of Veterinary Medicine

Research Ethics Review Committee at Jigjiga University

06/2017 - 09/2019

Evaluated and graded research proposals submitted for funding at the university level, collaboratively with committee members

Chairperson and member of different committees at Arsi and Jigjiga universities

12/2015 - 08/2025

Actively participated in the university and college's affairs by serving on different committees as a chairperson and member, including the Research Review, Academic Commission, Exam, Promotion, Complaint Handling and Discipline, Post-Graduate, Senate (Jigjiga University), Admission and Enrollment, Laboratory Establishment, and different university-level guideline preparation committees

• Outreach veterinary service and rabies prevention campaign for Arsi Zone communities
• Training on improving milk quality, shelf life, for selected dairy farmers in Arsi Zone
• Animal disease prevention and control for the members of communities in the Somali region
• Peer-reviewed research articles for the following journals: CABI One Health, Online Journal of Animal and Feed Research, and Journal. Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health