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Tewodros Birhanu (Ph.D.)
Dean, College of Natural Sciences
Background information about the college
College of Natural and Computational Sciences was founded as the ‘Faculty of Applied Science’ in 2004. It has been set up to produce researchers, academicians, and scientists in various fields in the natural sciences. Its location was on the main campus until 2010/11. The college then moved to the Abaya Campus with all facilities in the main campus to a nice view of Chamo and Abaya Lakes which are separated by a small mountain, called “Ye-egzer dildy”, which means “God’s bridge”.
The Faculty of Applied Sciences had four departments namely physics, biology, chemistry, and mathematics. There has been a significant increase in the number of undergraduate and postgraduate university programs. New undergraduate programs including statistics, geology, and sports science have been launched. Recognizing the emerging needs of the community, the business and service sectors, and the nation, in particular, the College has launched several market and needs-based curricula. Currently, there are thirteen undergraduate programs, thirty-three master's programs, and eight doctoral programs. The college has played a prominent role in training students in critical thinking, analysis, concept, and problem-solving. Programs are designed to equip students with the expertise to build character, foster a global mindset and inspire other fundamental qualities. Our graduates are placed in sectors such as industries, laboratories, mines, schools, private businesses, central, regional, and local government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and research and educational institutions.
The university has invested enormously in establishing well-equipped teaching and research laboratories. These facilities make the college among the most competitive natural science colleges in the country. The college is also an inspiration for being one of the top competitive colleges in research, community services, and science teaching in East Africa.
Vision
The college aspires to be a leading college in Ethiopia, a center of excellence in the field of science in Ethiopia, Africa, and competitive in the world.
Mission
The College has a mission of offering relevant and quality education and training, conducting demand-driven research, and rendering accessible community services.
Collaboration
The college collaborates with different industries and research institutions in the country: Ethiopian Sugar corporation research & development center (Wonji), Ethiopian standard agency (ESA), Ethiopian radiation authority, Food, and liquor industry development institute, leather research institute, Textile industry development institute, Holeta agricultural research center, Ethiopian geological survey, etc. Moreover, the college has collaborations with universities overseas.
Research and Community services
Many basic and applied types of research are underway. There are more than 200 thematic and collaborative researches in different identified focus areas such as environment, biotechnology, industries (food, sugar, and leather), biodiversity, material sciences, computational sciences, etc.
Research findings are transformed into community-based projects that can benefit the community. The college is also giving support to schools in the catchment areas by providing equipment, improving science laboratories, providing capacity development training to science teachers, etc.
The college provides various academic and technical consulting services, in particular, laboratory-related analytical services and other technical services in all areas of science.
Among the community-based projects, some are:
- Implementation of the Suitable Mechanisms for Reducing the Effects of Shallow Landslides in Zala Gutisha and Manene Kebeles, Mirab Abaya Woreda, Gamo Zone
- Removal of Fluoride Ions from Drinking Water Using Low-Cost Biosorbents Method in Mirab Abaya District, Gamo Zone, Ethiopia
- Developments of Fish Skin /Waste/ into Exotic Leather Products Scaling Up and Training Program to Fish Producing Stakeholders.
Departments
The College of Natural and Computational Sciences has seven departments with a total of 53 programs at different levels of education. Currently, we have 13 First degree programs, 32 second-degree programs, and 8 third-degree programs.
S. No |
Department |
Programs |
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First degree |
Second degree |
Third degree |
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1 |
Physics |
2 |
6 |
1 |
2 |
Chemistry |
4 |
8 |
0 |
3 |
Biology |
3 |
8 |
3 |
4 |
Mathematics |
1 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
Geology |
1 |
4 |
0 |
6 |
Statistics |
1 |
2 |
0 |
7 |
Sport science |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Total |
13 |
32 |
8 |
Teachers’ profile in qualification & rank
Qualification |
Male |
Female |
Total |
Diploma |
4 |
|
4 |
Degree |
20 |
7 |
27 |
Master |
144 |
43 |
187 |
Ph,D. |
38 |
0 |
38 |
Total |
206 |
50 |
256 |
Rank |
|
|
|
Technical Assistant |
43 |
10 |
53 |
Graduate Assistant |
2 |
1 |
3 |
Lecturer |
104 |
39 |
143 |
Assistant Professor |
34 |
0 |
34 |
Associate Professor |
19 |
0 |
19 |
Professor |
4 |
0 |
4 |
Total |
212 |
44 |
256 |
Nationality |
|
|
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Ethiopian |
|
|
242 |
Expatriate |
|
|
13 |
Total |
|
|
256 |
Current Students’ Data:-
Program |
UG (Regular) |
UG (Evening) |
UG (Summer) |
PG (Regular) |
PG (Summer) |
Grand Total |
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Gender |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
Number |
638 |
348 |
404 |
127 |
2532 |
860 |
262 |
55 |
338 |
22 |
4245 |
1417 |
Total |
986 |
531 |
3392 |
322 |
360 |
5662 |
Ph.D. Program Data
Program |
PhD |
Grand Total |
|
Gender |
Male |
Female |
|
Number |
66 |
5 |
|
Total |
71 |
Foreign Students Data
Program |
PG |
Grand Total |
|
Gender |
Male |
Female |
|
Number |
4 |
|
|
Total |
4 |
Contact Us:
Arba Minch University
College of Natural Science
Dean,
Tewodros Birhanu (Ph.D.)
E-mail:
Mobile: +251911750752
P.O. Box 21
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The startling array of research findings emanating from key limnological variables, historical data and field measurements indicate that indiscriminate ecological changes are pushing both lakes, Abaya and Chamo, on the brink of total jeopardy, if intervention at policy level isn’t taken! Click here to see the pictures
Read more: Scientific study: Abaya & Chamo lakes on the brink of jeopardy