Medhanit Mamaye (Ph.

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Contact Address Institutional Affiliation

Mobile: (+251) 913077287 Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
E-mail: medahnit.mam@gmail.com or Permanent Address
medhanitmamaye@yahoo.com Bola Sub City, w 10, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Profile Summary
Medhanit is an Ethiopia researcher with an educational background in chemical Engineering.
She has received a PhD degree in process Engineering from Addis Ababa University, Institute of
Technology, School of Chemical and Bio-Engineering in July, 2020. She also holds a Master of
Technology degree in Chemical Engineering from the same university and BSC degree in
Chemical Engineering from Bahir Dar University. She has over 10 years of experience in
research, teaching, advisory, project management and consultancy services. She has a solid
experience in pulp and paper, Biomass conversion, characterization, optimization, modelling,
Quantitative and Qualitative Research, and environmental impact assessment. She has excellent
collaborative skills that she gained while working as a researcher with international
organizational like Royal Academy of Engineering project on Innovative and sustainable
Management of Industrial Parks in Ethiopia, Chief Innovator officer at Zafree papers company,
Research and Technology Transfer coordinator at Hawassa University Institute of Technology,
project management and research consultant at Hiber Manufacturing Consultancy PLC and
Green Sober consultancy PLC since her PhD graduation. Moreover, she has wide and recognised
research experience in the pulp and paper production from non-wood biomass and biomass
wastes (her PhD project). Her PhD research on “Characterization, utilization, and optimization of
Ethiopian sugarcane bagasse (Saccharum officinarum L.) for pulp and paper making” contributes
to the resilience of the developing pulp and paper in the world. It investigated the characteristics,
pretreatment and valorization of sugarcane bagasse, optimizations and modeling of soda and
Kraft pulping process, black liquor characterization and indorsing environmentally friendly
pulping process. She published widely in high impact Journals including Sugar Tech (Springer),
Biomass conversation and Biorefinery (Springer) and Journal of Natural Fibers (Taylor &
Francis). Her main research interests are agricultural and industrial waste valorization, pulp and
paper, Biomass conversion, characterisation, optimization, modelling, environmental impact
assessment, climate change adaption, Industrial symbiosis and circular economy. She gained a
broad range of skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods including experimental
design, survey design, data tool development and data analysis using statistical packages like
Design Expert, Minitab, SPSS, and Advanced Excel. Moreover, she has certified in ISO/IEC
17025:2017, general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories and
given training for factories on ‘Overall laboratory quality analysis’.

Education
July 2020: Doctor of philosophy (PhD) in Process Engineering from Addis Ababa Institute of
Technology (AAiT), Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Title of Doctoral Dissertation: Characterization, utilization, and optimization of

Ethiopian sugarcane bagasse (Saccharum officinarum L.) for pulp and paper making”

Jan. 2012: Master of Technology (MTec) in Chemical Engineering from Addis Ababa
Institute of Technology (AAiT), Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Jun. 2009: Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemical Engineering from Bahir Dar Institute of
Technology, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Employment
July 2020-present: Researcher and Assistant Professor in chemical Engineering Department,
Manufacturing Engineering faculty, Hawassa University Institute of Technology,
Ethiopia
Nov. 2015 – Jul. 2020: PhD student and Researcher at school of chemical and Bio-Engineering,
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Jan. 2012-Nov. 2015: Researcher and lecturer in the Chemical Engineering Department,
Hawassa University Institute of Technology, Ethiopia.

Personal Skills

 Fluent English both writing and speaking

 Good command of MS Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Visio, and Window
applications.
 Statistical skill: Profound competence in the use of Statistical and Measurement Software
packages like Design Expert, Minitab, SPSS, and Advanced Excel for data analysis.

 Skills and Expertise: Biomass conversion, Cellulose, Lignin, Pulp and Paper,
Lignocellulose degradation, Lignocellulose, Wood and non-wood products, detergent,
activated carbon, organic fertilizer, Optimization, Modelling, Characterization,
Environmental Impact Assessment, Industrial Symbiosis, Green Economy

 Good communications skills gained through experience in prior project and research works,
national conference organization, MSC curriculum development and consultancy works.

Professional Association

 Executive committee and member, Ethiopian Society of Chemical Engineers (ESCHE).

 Member, Poly Bahir Dar University Alumni Association.

List of publications

1. Medhanit Mamaye, Zebene Kiflie, Sisay Feleke, Abubeker Yimam S. Anuradha

Jabasingh (2019). Valorization of Ethiopian Sugarcane Bagasse to Assess its Suitability
for Pulp and Paper Production. Sugar Tech, 21 (995-1002)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12355-019-00724-x

2. Medhanit Mamaye, Zebene Kiflie, Sisay Feleke, Abubeker Yimam (2020).

Evaluation of soda delignification and single stage hydrogen peroxide bleaching for the
Ethiopian Sugarcane Bagasse for paper production. Sugar Tech, 22 (1-12)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12355-019-00793-y

3. Medhanit M., Zebene K., Sisay F., Abubeker Y., (2020) Evaluation and optimization
of the Kraft pulping and single stage hydrogen peroxide bleaching for Ethiopian
Sugarcane Bagasse, Journal of Natural Fibers.
https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2020.1764447.

4. Medhanit Mamaye, Zebene Kiflie, Sisay Feleke, Abubeker Yimam (2019).

Characterization of Soda and Kraft Black Liquor for Ethiopian Sugarcane Bagasse,
International Journals of Engineering and Industry, 2 (15-22).
 5. Medhanit Mamaye, Yosef Dereje, Zenebe Demrew, Memar Melkamu1 (2022).
Adsorption efficiency of teff (Eragrostis teff) straw activated carbon for Hawassa
Industry Park Wastewater, Biomass conversation and Biorefinery (under review)

6. Medhanit Mamaye, Solomon Workenh, Asefa Taye (2022). Cellulose (Fiber)

production from Sisal plant (Agave sisalana) as alternative raw material for yarn
production, Industrial crops and products (Under review)

Consultancy works

1. Duration, September-October, 2022, consultancy task, Environmental and Social Impact

Assessment (ESIA) for Alemayehu Tefera fuel station and car wash project in Hawassa,
Ethiopia.

2. Duration, September-October, 2022, consultancy task, Environmental and Social Impact

Assessment (ESIA) for Abatneh Chanie fuel station and car wash project in Hawassa,
Ethiopia.

3. Duration, August-September, 2022, Environmental audit report and Environmental

Management plan (EMP) for Kayo manufacturing of food products PLC in Hawassa,
Ethiopia.

4. Duration, July -August, 2022, Environmental audit report and Environmental

Management plan (EMP) for Habesha hotel in Hawassa, Ethiopia.

5. Duration May-April, 2022, Oxygen Gas Manufacturing plant feasibility study and
Business plan for Total Oil in Ethiopia, Shashemene, Ethiopia.

Project works

1. Characterization and Optimization of Red Kidney Bean Pseudo Stem (Phaseolus

Vulgaris) And Enset Fiber Pulping for Blended Paper Making
2. Limestone Manufacturing Factory Design and Installation Site Selection Study for
Limestone Project in Sidama Region.
3. Pressurized sand characterization, design and implementation project for Hawassa
Industrial Park wastewater treatment plant (focus on Import substitution and circular
economy)
 4. Characterization and production of Avocado seed activated carbon for Hawassa Industrial
park wastewater treatment plant (focus on import substitution, industrial symbiosis, waste
utilization and circular economy).

Ongoing projects

1. Experimental Investigation and Implementation of Optimization, Automation, and Sludge

Management at Hawassa Industrial Park Zero Liquid Discharge Plant
 The project will reduce environmental pollution, chemical consumption, Energy
consumption and human injury due to chemical contact.
 Examine and analyze the existing wastewater treatment chemical dosing system
 Collecting data from chemical supply companies like Awash Melkasa Aluminum
sulfate and sulfuric acid factory
 Material selection, design and simulation of automatic chemical dosing system
 Final implement automatic chemical dosing system in the Hawassa Industrial park
wastewater treatment plant

Innovation and discovery

1. Chief Innovator officer at Zafree papers company

 Developed innovative pulping method for pulping of non-wood biomass and process
optimization
 Material selection and machinery design for pilot plant pulp production
 Installation of pulp production pilot plant
 Preparation of laboratory equipment specification documents
 Installation of laboratory equipment and training
 Standard operation procedure preparation for quality characterization of products as
per TAPPI and ISO standard protocol
 Preparation of standard operation procedure for overall pulp production
 Design of production machinery and installation
 Prepare detail production machinery design documents and giving clarification for
machinery manufacturers
  Giving training for laboratory technicians on Laboratory safety rules, Personal
Protective Equipment, sampling, Testing, and Material handling, Data recording,
Procedure for analysis and results interpretation and documentation
 Giving training for pulp production workers on safety, Personal Protective
Equipment, product quality, machine operation, material handling and management
 Follow up product quality
 Prepare technical specification of pulp and paper products
 Analysis of pulp and paper quality and wastewater properties as per international and
national standards
 Prepare production strategic plan, production process flow diagram/chart, plant
layout, production scale-up documents
 Research on agricultural waste and non-wood plants for pulp and paper production,
optimize energy, chemical and water consumption of pulp production, pulp and paper
quality, develop sustainable and circular economy pulp and paper manufacturing
process, wastewater valorisation / utilization, alternative raw material for pulp
production, sustainable supply chain, innovative pulp and paper products,
environmental friendly pulping process innovation, paper product and packaging
innovation and pulp and paper production process technology innovation, fibre
extraction technology innovation, solid waste valorisation etc…
2. Paper recycling (converting waste paper to different products)
 Reduce environmental pollution due to open burning of waste paper and cutting
of tree for pulp and paper production
 Reduce landfill management problems due to paper waste
 Reduce deforestation and natural resources consumption
 To promote sustainability, industrial symbiosis and circular economy

Selected presentations in conferences

1. Medhanit, Mamaye, Yosef Dereje, Zenebe Demrew, Memar Melkamu, 2022.

Adsorption efficiency of teff (Eragrostis teff) straw activated carbon for Hawassa
Industry Park Wastewater. International conference on Environment and Society (EAS,
 2022), Water, Energy and Food security, Florida International University, Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia, July 4-5, 2022
2. Medhanit Mamaye, 2020, Characterization and optimization of Ethiopian sugarcane
bagasse (Saccharum officinarum L.) for pulp and paper making, National conference on
Biomass processing Nov. 2020, Ethiopian Agriculture Research Council, Ethiopia, Jan.
1-3, 2020.
3. Medhanit Mamaye, Tigist Gurach, Muluken Zenebe, Tewodros Assefa, Cheru
Atsmegiorgis, Degif Teka, Yisak Mohammed, Gemedo Gelgalu, Ashenafi Wondimu,
2022, Indigenous Knowledge and the Uniqueness of Architecture of Bamboo Houses in
Arbegona and Hula Woredas of Sidama National Regional State, Ethiopia. National
Conference on Aspiring the Future Engineering and Technology (AFET-2022), Hawassa
Institute of Technology, Ethiopia, May 12-13, 2022.
Certificates and Awards
1. ‘Overall Laboratory Quality Analysis’ Organized by ETAB Soap Factory in
collaboration with Chemical Engineering Department at Hawassa University Institute
of Technology from 12-21 December 2023 for the ETAB Soap Factory Laboratory
Quality Control Department Staff.
2. National Scientific Advisory committee for international conference on Green fuels
for Bio-based Circular Economy, from Jimma University.
3. Reviewer to international conference on Green fuels for Bio-based Circular
Economy, from Jimma University
4. International conference presentation on Water Food and Energy Security, from
Florida International University and Africa Centre of Excellence for Water
Management.
5. National conference organizing committee secretary on Aspiring the Future
Engineering and Technology from Hawassa University Institute of Technology.
6. Guest Speaker on outstanding students’ recognition and awarding ceremony, from
Hawassa University Institute of Technology.
7. Higher education and research institute female researcher’s capacity building trainer
training, from Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
 8. Chairman for MSc curriculum development committee from Chemical Engineering,
Hawassa University Institute of Technology.
9. Training of Pedagogical competences, from CZECH University of Life Sciences
Prague.
10. Advanced training of the G.U.N.T. products, from G.U.N.T. Geratebau GmbH,
Germany
References

1. Prof. Zebene Kiflie

Full professor, Dean of School of Chemical and Bio-Engineering Addis Ababa
Institute of Technology, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
E-mail: kifliez@gmail.com
2. Dr. Eng. Abubeker Yimam
Associate Professor, Dean of School of Chemical and Bio-Engineering Addis
Ababa Institute of Technology, Ethiopia
E-mail: drabubeker_yimam@yahoo.com
3. Dr. Sisay Feleke
Senior Researcher
Ethiopian Agriculture Research Council, Ethiopia
E-mail: sisayfeleke@yahoo.co.uk