Haftu Gebrekiros Alemayehu (PhD)

Dr. Haftu Gebrekiros Alemayehu received his BS in Applied Chemistry from Arba Minch University and his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Science (China). He is currently an Assistant Professor of Nanoscience and Technology/Physical Chemistry at the Arba Minch University, Ethiopia Department of Chemistry. Haftu's research focuses on developing nanoporous materials for energy, environment and membrane separation applications. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented his research at many international conferences. In addition to his research, Haftu is experienced in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. He has taught courses such as Electrochemistry, Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, Chemical Kinetics, Quantum Chemistry, and advanced material processing and has supervised numerous graduate and postgraduate students.

He was Head of the Research Coordination Office of the College of Natural Sciences at Arba Minch University. He is also the founder, and editorial board member of the Omo International Journal of Science. Haftu has received several awards and recognitions, including the 2022 UCAS Excellent International PhD Student Award, the 2023 National Center for Nanoscience and Technology Excellent International PhD Student, the UCAS Young Visiting Scholar, and the UCAS PhD Scholarship Award. He is an active member of professional organizations such as the African Membrane Society and the African Material Research Society.