Dr. Getabalew Shifera Weldegrum is an Assistant Professor and academic researcher at Mattu University, Ethiopia, specializing in materials science, electrochemistry, and environmental remediation. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, an M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry from Haramaya University, and a B.Sc. in Physics from Jigjiga University. With a strong academic and research background, Dr. Weldegrum has taught advanced courses in quantum chemistry, kinetics, electrochemistry, and thermodynamics, while actively supervising postgraduate research and leading renewable energy projects. His research focuses on nanomaterial synthesis, microbial fuel cells, energy storage, biosorption, and sustainable material development, resulting in numerous peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals such as Scientific Reports, Heliyon, RSC Advances, and the Journal of Chemical Education. He has presented at international conferences and contributed to innovative developments in green energy, biodegradable materials, and electrochemical sensors. Dr. Weldegrum has demonstrated leadership in academic governance and collaborative research, and he has received full scholarships for both his master’s and doctoral studies. He is a member of the Ethiopian Chemical Society and holds multiple certificates of appreciation, recognition, and presentation for his academic contributions. His interdisciplinary expertise, commitment to scientific advancement, and contributions to community education underscore his candidacy for recognition in the field of materials science and chemistry.
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Featured Publications
1. Kedir, W. M., Geletu, A. K., & Weldegirum, G. S. (2024). Spider web-reinforced chitosan/starch biopolymer for active biodegradable food packaging. Applied Food Research, 4(2), 100526.
2. Kedir, W. M., Wondimu, K. T., & Weldegrum, G. S. (2023). Optimization and characterization of biodiesel from waste cooking oil using modified CaO catalyst derived from snail shell. Heliyon, 9(5), eXXXXXX.
3. Hussein, B. A., & Shifera, G. (2022). Knowledge, attitude, and practice of teachers and laboratory technicians toward chemistry laboratory safety in secondary schools. Journal of Chemical Education, 99(9), 3096–3103.
4. Hussein, B. A., Tsegaye, A. A., Shifera, G., & Taddesse, A. M. (2023). A sensitive non-enzymatic electrochemical glucose sensor based on a ZnO/Co₃O₄/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite. Sensors & Diagnostics, 2(2), 347–360.
5. Woderasha, K. A., Shifera, G., et al. (2025). Facile synthesis of ZnO/CuO/rGO nanohybrid for nonenzymatic electrochemical glucose sensor. RSC Advances, 15(29), 23687–23703.