One of the three main pillars of Mizan-Tepi University — focused on projects geared towards solving society's problems.
Grand Thematic Areas
Upcoming Journals
Collaborative Partners
Annual Research Conference
Women in Research Program
Research is one among the three main pillars of Mizan-Tepi University, fulfilling its major mission as a higher education institute.
The Research, Publication Ethics and Dissemination Directorate office is working aggressively on research focusing on projects geared towards solving society's problems. Furthermore, to address the research priorities of the country in general, and the community in particular, the office has adopted a thematic research approach.
Areas of research and relevant topics are identified in consultation with the relevant stakeholders, sectors, and community, who play a key role in meeting regional and national priority needs as well as relevant international trends.
The conduct of research is governed by the guidelines developed by MTU as well as the nationally harmonized research and community engagement guideline.
The directorate's research priorities, identified in consultation with stakeholders and community.
Research to enhance crop and livestock productivity, agricultural mechanization, and modern farming systems.
Research spanning infectious diseases, drug resistance, global health, mental health, and maternal and child health.
Research into modern farm and agro-processing tools, mineral processing, and renewable energy technologies.
Research in geoscience, innovative drainage design, and digital technology for societal transformation.
Research on culture and tourism development, quality education, educational leadership, and governance.
Research outputs are communicated to end users through multiple channels.
Research outputs are communicated to end users through different means including:
The university will soon host three journals to disseminate research outputs to the national and international scientific community.
Forthcoming — agriculture and natural resources research
Forthcoming — health, medicine, and biomedical research
Forthcoming — technology, computing, and informatics research
Working on women empowerment to improve their participation in research, publication, and overall research culture building.
The directorate is working on women empowerment to improve their participation in research, publication, and overall research culture building through:
The office cordially invites any interested organization to support female academic staff engagement in research and publications through funding special proposal calls and capacity building programs.
Currently working in collaborative research with leading national institutes.
Collaborative research partner
Collaborative research partner
The office welcomes researchers, universities, and other organizations interested in collaborating with us across a broad range of research areas.
The directorate is one of the main offices under the Vice President for Research and Community Engagement, with the following major duties.
Contact the Director for Research, Publication Ethics and Dissemination.
