Animal Nutrition Associate Professor

Abraham Woldeghebriel ***********@*****.*** 573-***-****

Research & Development Scientist High Point, NC 27265

Highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in overseeing a diverse range of research projects from inception to completion, including planning and conducting strategic research in academic and industry settings. Proven track record of spearheading and delivering complex agricultural development projects. Expertise in conducting and performing research consistently, preparing and optimizing protocols, identifying, and troubleshooting experimental issues and determining appropriate solutions. Skilled in organizing and executing basic scientific research, delivering technical leadership, and guiding on operations management procedures. Known for leading and training cross-functional teams to streamline research and development activities. Results-driven experimentalist eager to conceptualize, troubleshoot, and incorporate both new and proven techniques.

Selected Achievements

Coached, mentored, and trained students on the basics of animal sciences, including nutrition, production, management, and health at the university level.

Developed and successfully managed a small ruminant project in Malawi- Africa that saved the lives of many children under the age of five years and was recognized as a model project of the year by one of the USAID Development Program Office in 2002.

Demonstrated animal nutrition science skills by properly formulating animal diet during a visit to a sheep farm in the republic of Georgia as a volunteer in 2017 that resulted in saving the lives of a large flock of sheep and saved the farmer from bankruptcy.

Set-up an adequately equipped new Animal Nutrition Lab in the Animal Science Department at NCA&T State University

Education and Credentials

Ph. D. Animal Nutrition Major, Biochemistry and Biostatistics Minor, and

MS. in Animal Nutrition

New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico

BS. Animal Science Major; Ag. Education and Economics Minor

Alemaya College, Ethiopia

Diploma (Associate Degree) in Veterinary Medicine

Debre Zeit Veterinary College, Ethiopia

WORK EXPERIENCE

2008- 2014 Associate Professor, Department of Animal Science, NCA&T State University, Greensboro, NC

2005- 2007 Owner & Manager, Consultancy Network International and a family-owned small business.

2003-2004 Associate Professor, Animal Science, Lincoln University

Jefferson City, Missouri.

1997-2003 Assistant Professor, Animal Science, Lincoln University,

8/94 -1997 Research Associate, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, Beef, Dairy and swine nutrition.

11/87-12/93 Assistant Professor, Animal Science, School of Agriculture & Home Economics, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL

UNIVERSITY-WIDE SERVICES

Radiation Safety Committee, 2012-2013

Laboratory safety Committee, 2012-2013

International Program Advisor Committee, 2003-2004

Environmental Advisor Committee, 2003-2004

Laboratory safety committee, chair 1998-2004

Curricular activities and special functions committee 2000-2004

Curriculum review committee 2001-2004

Faculty Senate Committee, 1991-1993.

Faculty Senate -Executive Committee, 1992-1993

Six other committee member/chair, 1988-1993.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: membership in five different associations

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: Widely traveled on personal and/or professional trips.

Publications: Over 60 professional journals, abstracts, presentation, and other publications, combined.

References: upon request.

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