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Completed projects

1. Climate Reliability and prediction of malaria incidence over SNNPR
2. Implementation of low cost technology for biogas generation from kitchen wastes in AMU student cafeterias (Main Campus)
3. Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) about HIV/AIDS among women of reproductive age group in selected urban areas of KembataTembaro and Gamo Gofa Zones, Southern Ethiopia
4. Impact Assessment of Climate Change on Crop Production of SNNPR, Ethiopia and adaptation options
5. Bio-activity guided Characterization of biocides and biodyes from Jatrpha and castor seed oils.
6. Simultaneous saccharfication and fermentation of vetiver grass for production of biofuel; an integrated approach
7. Biosorrption Removal and Recovery of Heavy Metal Ions (Cr+6, Pb2+, Hg2+ and Cu2+) from waste water by using Untreated and Treated Coffee Husk; An advanced method
8. Socio-Economic impacts of textile wastes in Arba Minch, Hawassa and Addis Ababa Textile industries.
9. Phytoremedation of Tannery effluent by Teff & Wheat Straw & Evaluation of its toxicity by lentil and maize.
10. Survival of Patients Using Antiretroviral Therapy by Pass up Stigma, Omo Valley South Ethiopia
11. Biodiversity Conservation Challenges And Their Effects On Ecotourism: A Comparative Study
12. GIS Based Suitability Analysis For Crop Growth And Identifications Of Productive Area For Potential Crops In Abaya -Chamo Basin
13. Physico Chemical Analysis Of Waste Water From Textile Industry: A Case In Arba Minch,  And Awassa Textile Industries
14. Statistical Analysis Of The Effect Of Parental Socioeconomic And Demographic Determinants On Self Esteem Of Orphans; A Case Study Of Gamo Gofa Zone
15. Detection Of Copper And Zinc (Heavy Metals) In Both Water And Some Tissues Of Two Fish Species (Nile Tilapia And Nile Perch) Of Lake Chamo, Ethiopia
16. Challenges To Enhance The Academic Performance Of Physics Students In Higher Governmental Institutions With Reference To Dilla, Arbaminch, Wolayta Sodo And Hawasssa
17. Assessment of The Feasibility Of Solar Home Systems Installation In Rural Arbaminch Area; By Considering The Socio-Economic Ecological Potential
18. The Impact Of Demography and HIV Related Risk Behavior Factors On HIV Status: A Case Of Gamo Gofa zone Free Standing VCT centers
19. Treatment Of Cr6+ With MoringaStenopetala Seed Extract From Tannery Effluents
20. Shocking Truth Of Climate Change And Soil Erosion As a Result Of Land Use Change; Structural Equations Modeling.
21. Statistical Analysis Of Factors Affecting Poverty Status Of Rural Residence; The Case Of  Uba Debretsehay, Daramalo, Kucha And Kamba Woredas

On-going projects

1. Extraction and synthesis of different natural plant dye around chencha area.
2. Analysis of wind power potential  for Konso area
3. Evaluation of self-esteem of people living with HIV AIDS using logistic regression model : GamoGofa district, Ethiopia
4. Engineering Geological and geotechnical investigation of Arbaminch town
5. Statistical modeling of crime severity among young in SNNP Regional state
6. Urban quality of life in administrative cities of SNNPR, Ethiopia
7. Antimicrobial Activities and Characterization of Selected Medicinal and Poisonous Plant
8. Stochastic Modeling of lake abaya water level, Ethiopia.
9. Low-Cost Alternative for Heavy Metal Removal from Industrial Wastewater by Using Dried Water Hyacinth (EICHHORNIA CRASSIPES
10. Removal of fluoride from ground water using Rice husk and MoringaOlifera around konso and Hawassa area
11. Diagnostic X-Ray Film Reject Analysis and Quality Assurance Tests at Three Selected Governmental Hospitals of  SNNPR, Ethiopia
12. On Groundwater Potential Site Identification For Shallow Well Drilling, Spring Development And Evaluation Of The Water Quality; Northern Goffa, Gamo-Goffa Zone, Southern Ethiopia
13. Conflict Resolution through sustainable forest harvest: A case of woyide forest conservation status, southern Ethiopia.
14. Micro dam site investigation on Mishakare and Goyro River for irrigation Purpose, Gamo Gofa, SNNPR, Ethiopia
15. Bayesian Regression Modeling of Saving habits of Employees in GamoGofa zone, SNNPR
16. Stochastic modeling of AIDS disease progression and ART response on HIV/AIDS and HIV-TB co-infected patients
17. An Ethino Botanical Survey Of Traditionally Used Medicinal Plants In ChenchaWereda: Gamo Gofa Zone, Ethiopia
18. Determination Of Childhood Under Nutrition And Under Weight Prevalence In Gamo Gofa Zone
19. An Assessment Of Water Quality And Biological Integrity Using Biological And Physico Chemical Parameters Along Kulfo And Sille Rivers, Ethiopia
20. Knowledge, Attitude, And Practices (KAP) About HIV/AIDS Among Women Of Reproductive Age Group In Urban Areas Of KembataTembaro Zone SNNP, Ethiopia
21. Phytochemical Investigation And Antimicrobial Test Of Chemical Constituents From Root Bark Extract Of Croton Macrosrachy.
22. Development seasonal Rainfall & crop Yield prediction model by assessing Climate Variability and its cause over Ethiopia

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Departments

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Statistics
• Sport Sciences
• Geology
• Meteorology and Hydrology

Undergraduate programs:

• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Industrial Chemistry
• Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology
• Geology
• Meteorology and Hydrology
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Statistics
• Sport Science

Graduate programs:

• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Environmental Sciences
• Public and Veterinary Vector Disease Control
• Aquatic Sciences, Fishery and Aquaculture
• Wild Life Management
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Industrial Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Mathematical Modeling
• Climate Change and Development
• Biology Summer
• Chemistry Summer
• Physics Summer
• Mathematics Summer

PhD Program:

• Operation Research (Mathematics)

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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:   

1. Implementation of the Suitable Mechanisms for Reducing the Effects of Shallow Landslides in Zala Gutisha and Manene Kebeles, Mirab Abaya Woreda, Gamo Zone
2. Removal of Fluoride Ions from Drinking Water Using Low-Cost Biosorbents Method in Mirab Abaya District, Gamo Zone, Ethiopia
3. 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. 

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Arba Minch University

College of Natural Science

Dean,

 Tewodros Birhanu (Ph.D.)

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Mobile: +251911750752  

P.O. Box 21