Arba Minch University (AMU) hosted a thought-provoking public lecture titled “Beyond Academic Excellence: Academicians as Innovators” on June 18th, 2025, at its Main Campus. The event was organized by the Grant and Collaborative Project Management Directorate in partnership with Dr. Yonas Gizaw: founder of Green Chem Solution LLC and adjunct professor at Purdue University, USA. The event drew staff from all campuses.Click here to see more photos
Tolera Seda (PhD), Director of Community Engagement and University-Industry Linkage, commended Dr. Yonas for his fresh perspective, stressing the need to shift from traditional research to commercially viable innovations. We must strengthen networks to address national challenges through research that drives tangible solutions, he emphasized.
Thomas Torora (PhD), Director of Grant and Collaborative Project Management, highlighted AMU’s role as one of Ethiopia’s eight public research universities. “To achieve sustainable growth, we must collaborate with industries, research bodies, and NGOs to share knowledge and resources,” he stated, underscoring the university’s commitment to problem-solving research and socio-economic development.
Guest speaker Yonas Gizaw (PhD) called for academia to move beyond conventional problem-solving. “Innovation is Ethiopia’s future—research must not only address local challenges but also spur economic growth,” he urged, advocating for academicians to become catalysts for change.
The session concluded with an interactive discussion, enriching perspectives on AMU’s research trajectory. This lecture marks a pivotal step in aligning academic excellence with real-world innovation, reinforcing the university’s mission to drive transformative development.
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