Assist. Prof. Dr. Soresa Shuma | Animal biotechnology | Best Researcher Award
Assist. Prof. Dr. Soresa Shuma Abdisa is an accomplished lecturer and researcher at Dambi Dollo University, Ethiopia, with a strong academic and professional background in agriculture and animal science. He holds advanced qualifications culminating in a Ph.D. track specialization in sustainable agricultural productivity, animal health, and food security. His research integrates modern precision agriculture techniques with advanced genomic selection tools, focusing on optimizing water and fertilizer use through sensor monitoring, reducing antibiotic reliance by improving animal resilience to stress and diseases, and identifying alternative animal feed sources to lower the environmental footprint of farming. With a citation record of 108 (23 citations by 23 documents, h-index 3), more than 20 published journal papers indexed in SCI and Scopus, and contributions to six completed or ongoing research projects, Dr. Soresa demonstrates consistent research excellence and global relevance. Professionally, he has provided consultancy expertise within Dambi Dollo University, extending his impact beyond academia by connecting scientific advancements with practical applications in farming systems. His research skills include sensor-based monitoring, data-driven agricultural modeling, genomic selection, sustainable feed innovation, and agricultural system resilience assessment. In terms of awards and honors, Dr. Soresa has earned recognition as a promising scholar through his contributions to food security and climate-resilient agriculture, and he continues to grow his profile toward broader recognition such as the Young Scientist Award. His active involvement in research, coupled with his collaborations and professional memberships, reflects his commitment to bridging the gap between research and practice, ensuring that new scientific insights translate into real-world benefits for farmers and communities. With more than ten research innovations, ongoing contributions to sustainable agricultural development, and aspirations to expand his collaborations and global impact, Dr. Soresa is positioned as a future leader in agricultural sciences. In conclusion, Assist. Prof. Dr. Soresa Shuma Abdisa is highly deserving of recognition for his pioneering efforts in advancing sustainable agriculture and animal science; his proven ability to integrate technology, biology, and environmental management highlights his transformative role in addressing pressing challenges of food security, animal welfare, and climate resilience, with strong potential to expand his leadership, research outputs, and international collaborations in the years ahead.
Featured Publications
Eticha, T. K., Rikiti, A. K., Abdisa, S. S., & Ejeta, A. G. (2021). Assessing effects of rainfall on farming activities as the predictor of climate changes in Sadi Chanka District of Kellem Wolega, Oromia, Ethiopia. Journal of Water and Climate Change, 12(7), 3297–3307.
Shuma, S., & Gurmessa, K. (2021). A study on management systems and performances of local chicken kept under smallholder farmers: The case of Jimmahorro district of Kelem Wollega Zone Western Oromia. International Journal of Agricultural Science and Food Technology, 7(1), 92–98.
Degefa, I., Abraham, A., & Shuma, S. (2021). Evaluating yield and related trait of Haricot Bean varieties at Dambi Dollo University Research Site Ethiopia. Plant Science Today, 8(3), 669–673.
Shuma, S., & Dinsa, N. G. (2020). The challenges and opportunities of honey production systems in Jimma Horro District Kellem Wollega Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia. Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, 29(2), 22314–22320.
Abdisa, S. S., Challa, A. A., & Igazu, H. (2021). Rapid assessment of COVID-19 impact on livestock sector in Kellem Wollega Oromia Region, Ethiopia. International Journal of Science, Technology and Society, 9(1), 57–61.
Abdisa, S. S., Challa, A. A., & Yohanis, B. (2022). Assessments of honey manufacture technique in Jima Horo Woreda, Kellem Wollega Zone, Oromia. International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education, 14(3), 5227–5233.
Abdisa, S. S., Challa, A. A., & Yohanis, B. (2022). Indigenous poultry reproduction and yield of indigenous poultry in Jimma Horro Area of Kellem Wollega Zone, Ethiopia. International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education, 14(3), 5234–5241.