Ph D Research Associate

CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: ZIGGIJU MESENBET BIRHANIE

Date of birth: 15 September, 1989

Place of birth: Debre Markos, Ethiopia

Marital status: Married

Nationality: Ethiopian

Email: *******@*****.***; *******.**********@*****.*** Phone: +86-130******** (China), +251-********* (Ethiopia) SUMMARY

Highly motivated plant breeder with a Ph.D. in Crop Genetics and Breeding. Proven ability in researching salt tolerance and environmental stress factors in crop plants. Skilled in plant physiology, breeding methodologies, and genetic analysis. Experienced in research, teaching, and mentorship roles.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Crop Genetics and Breeding (June 2023), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China

MSc in Plant Breeding (July 2016), Haramaya University, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia

BSc in Plant Science (July 2011), Hawassa University, College of Agriculture, Hawassa, Ethiopia

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

Plant Breeding: Germplasm evaluation, selection methods, crossing techniques, maize variety improvement (QPM & stress resistance)

Plant Physiology: Stress physiology, photosynthesis, plant hormones

Plant Genetics: Transcriptome analysis, quantitative genetics

Research Methods: Experimental design, data analysis, scientific writing

Project Management: Led research projects on maize improvement and stress tolerance (Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research), initiated project on Improving Potato Production and Value Chain Efficiency (Debre Markos University)

Data Analysis: Proficient in R, SAS, and Linux for collecting and analyzing agricultural data

Teaching and Mentorship: Curriculum development for plant breeding and genetics (Debre Markos University), mentored undergraduate and postgraduate students in research projects

Leadership: Group leader for the maize research team of Pawe Agricultural Research Center (Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research)

Communication: Effective development of course curriculum and communication of research findings

Languages: English (fluent), Amharic (native), Chinese (conversational)

Computer Skills: Linux, R, SAS

WORK EXPERIENCE

Lecturer and Researcher (2017-PRESENT)

Debre Markos University, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Debre Markos, Ethiopia

Created and implemented plant breeding and genetics curriculum for university students.

Conducted research on cultivar development in maize and onion, focusing on yield-related traits.

Guided 15 undergraduate student through research projects, contributing to their scientific development.

Researcher in Crop Agronomy and Breeding (2011-2017) Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Pawe Agricultural Research Center, Pawe, Ethiopia

Conducted research on improving crop yield and stress tolerance

Collected and analyzed data on various agronomic traits ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Graduated with First-Class Honours in Ph.D. program and high CGPA in MSc and BSc programs.

Awarded prestigious Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) scholarship for Ph.D. studies in China (2019).

PUBLICATIONS

1. Birhanie, Z.M.; Yang, D.; Luan, M.; Xiao, A.; Liu, L.; Zhang, C.; Biswas, A.; Dey, S.; Deng, Y.; Li, D. Salt Stress Induces Changes in Physiological Characteristics, Bioactive Constituents, and Antioxidants in Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.). Antioxidants 2022, 11, 2005. https://doi.org/10.3390/ antiox11102005

2. Birhanie, Z.M.; Xiao, A.; Yang, D.; Huang, S.; Zhang, C.; Zhao, L.; Liu, L.; Li, J.; Chen, A.; Tang, H.; Chang, L.; Pan, G.; Zhang, C.; Biswas, A.; Dey, S.; Li, D.; Deng, Y. Polysaccharides, Total Phenolic, and Flavonoid Content from Different Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) Genotypes and Their Antioxidants and Antibacterial Properties. Plants 2021, 10, 1900.

https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10091900

3. Abubakar, A.S.; Huang, X.; Birhanie, Z.M.; Gao, G.; Feng, X.; Yu, C.; Chen, P.

; Chen, J.; Chen, K.; Wang, X.; et al. Phytochemical Composition, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, and Enzyme Inhibitory Activities of Various Organic Extracts fro m Apocynum hendersonii (Hook.f.) Woodson. Plants 2022, 11, 1964. https://doi.o rg/10.3390/plants11151964

4. Dey S, Biswas A, Deng Y, Birhanie ZM, Wentao C, Li D. Exogenous melatonin enhances low-temperature stress of jute seedlings through modulation of photosynthesis and antioxidant potential. Heliyon. 2023 Aug 1;9(8). 5. Biswas A, Dey S, Xiao A, Deng Y, Birhanie ZM, Roy R, Akhter D, Liu L, Li D. Ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) of antioxidant phenolics from Corchorus olitorius leaves: a response surface optimization. Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture. 2023 Jul 26;10(1):64. 6. Biswas, A.; Dey, S.; Huang, S.; Deng, Y.; Birhanie, Z.M.; Zhang, J.; Akhter, D.

; Liu, L.; Li, D. A Comprehensive Review of C. capsularis and C. olitorious: A Source of Nutrition, Essential Phytoconstituents and Pharmacological Activitie s. Antioxidants 2022, 11, 1358. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox11071358. 7. Zhang, C.; Deng, Y.; Zhang, G.; Li, J.; Xiao, A.; Zhao, L.; Chen, A.; Tang, H.; Chang, L.; Pan, G.; Zhang, C.; Birhanie, Z.M.; Li, H.; Wu, J.; Yang, D.; Li, D.; Huang, S. Comparative Transcriptome and Proteome Analysis Provides New Insights Into the Mechanism of Protein Synthesis in Kenaf (Hibiscus Cannabinus L.) Leaves. Front. Plant Sci. 2022, 13, 879874,

https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.879874.

8. Dey, S.; Biswas, A.; Huang, S.; Li, D.; Liu, L.; Deng, Y.; Xiao, A.; Birhanie, Z.M.; Zhang, J.; Li, J.; Gong, Y. Low Temperature Effect on Different Varieties of Corchorus capsularis and Corchorus olitorius at Seedling Stage. Agronomy 2021, 11, 2547. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11122547 9. Birhanie, Z.M, and Tegbew Walle. "Character Association and Path Analysis in Onion (Allium cepa L.) for Yield and Its Attributes." J Biol Agric Healthc 8.17

(2018): 16-20.

10. Birhanie, Z.M, Habtamu Zeleke, and Legesse Wolde. "Standard heterosis of pipeline maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids for grain yield and yield related traits at Pawe, Northwestern Ethiopia." J Plant Breed Crop Sci 3.2 (2016): 135-144. 11. Birhanie, Z.M, Habtamu Zeleke, and Legesse Wolde. "Correlation and path coefficient analysis of grain yield and yield attributed of elite line of maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids." Academic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Research 5.1 (2017): 1-9.

12. Birhanie, Z.M, and Tegbew Walle. "Character Association and Path Analysis in Onion (Allium cepa L.) for Yield and Its Attributes." J Biol Agric Healthc 8.17

(2018): 16-20.

13. Birhanie, Z.M. "Participatory varietal selection of maize (Zea mays L.) in Pawe and Guangua districts, North Western Ethiopia." African Journal of Plant Science 9.4 (2015): 223-227.

14. Birhanie, Z.M, T. Walle, and K. Yimenu. "Enhancing Students Class Participation in the Case of Second Year Horticulture Students." Journal of Education and Practice 9.13 (2018): 54-59.

ARTICLE UNDER REVIEW

Genome-wide analysis of the bHLH gene family and potential functions in the regulation of flavonoid biosynthesis in Industrial hemp”. Industrial Crops and Products, Under Review.

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL

Member of community 'Platform for African – European Partnership in Agricultural Research for Development Phase II, member (2017 -present)

Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), member (2017-present) REFERENCES

1.Dr. Habtamu Ayalew Tamir

Position: Scientist, Molecular Breeding and Genotyping Organization: Inari Agriculture

Location: West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Email: *********@*****.***

2. Dr. Tafere Mulualem Emrey

Position: Sorghum and Millet Breeder

Organization: Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Sciences (EIAR) Location: Ethiopia

Email: ******.********@****.***.**

3. Dr. Ahadu Menzer Anley (Associate Professor)

Department: Plant Sciences

College: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Organization: Debre Markos University

Location: Ethiopia

Email: ************@***.***.**

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