About
Professional Summary
Assistant Professor of Agronomy and Crop Physiology with over nine years of experience in teaching and supervising in academia, research, and leadership. Specialized in agronomy, crop production physiology, and plant-microbe-environment interactions, integrating plant phenomics, physiological, and molecular approaches, and precision agriculture applying modeling, geospatial tools, and AI analytics. Proven success in leading multidisciplinary teams, managing research projects at institutional, national, and international levels, and fostering partnerships with diverse stakeholders. Committed to translating research into actionable solutions for smallholder farmers and policymakers. Motivated to contribute to cutting-edge research, capacity-building initiatives (teaching and training), and outreach programs that promote sustainable agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability.
Education
Academic Background
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M.Sc.
Haramaya University, Ethiopia
Agronomy | Completed: 2019
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B.Sc.
Haramaya University, Ethiopia
Plant Sciences | Completed: 2015
Publications (16)
Selected Scholarly Contributions
Random forest-based species distribution modeling reveals intensifying multi-species invasion risks of alien plants in Ethiopia under climate change
Kalid Hassen Yasin, Diriba Tulu, Tadele Bedo Gelete, Beyan Ahmed Yuya, Anteneh Derribew Iguala, Kiya Adare Tadesse, Erana Kebede
Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment
| Journal Article
2026
Green manure and rice straw recycling: A triple-win for productivity, environmental sustainability and net ecosystem economic benefit
Nano Alemu Daba, Jing Huang, Md Ashraful Alam, Ntagisanimana Gilbert, Kiya Adare Tadesse, Imtiaz Ahmed, Mahmoud Abdelaziz, Jiwen Li, Erana Kebede, Tsegaye Gemechu Legesse, Shujun Liu, Lisheng Liu, Huimin Zhang
Journal of Environmental Management
| Journal Article
2026
Optimum plant density and inorganic fertilizer application improved selected soil chemical properties and common bean productivity in southern Ethiopia
Demissie Alemayehu, Deressa Shumi, Erana Kebede, Nano Alemu Daba, Nigussie Dechassa
Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment
| Journal Article
2025
Predictive machine learning and geospatial modeling reveal PM10 hotspots and guide targeted air pollution interventions in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Kalid Hassen Yasin, Muaz Ismael Yasin, Anteneh Derribew Iguala, Tadele Bedo Gelete, Diriba Tulu, Erana Kebede
Discover Applied Sciences
| Journal Article
2025
Green manure substitution reduces carbon and nitrogen footprints and improves net ecosystem economic benefits in double rice systems
Nano Alemu Daba, Jing Huang, Md Ashraful Alam, Jiwen Li, Zhe Shen, Kiya Adare Tadesse, Ntagisanimana Gilbert, Tianfu Han, Erana Kebede, Tsegaye Gemechu Legesse, Dongchu Li, Lisheng Liu, Huimin Zhang
Journal of Cleaner Production
| Journal Article
2025
Vermicompost and bactericide application minimized common bacterial blight development and enhanced nodulation and agronomic performances of bean varieties in Southern Ethiopia
Habtamu Terefe, Getachew G. Mengesha, Asinake Abera, Erana Kebede, Getnet Yitayih
Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment
| Journal Article
2024
Contribution of Climate-Smart Forage and Fodder Production for Sustainable Livestock Production and Environment: Lessons and Challenges from Ethiopia
Diriba Tulu, Sileshi Gadissa, Feyisa Hundessa, Erana Kebede
Advances in Agriculture
| Journal Article
2023
Sugarcane productivity and sugar yield improvement: Selecting variety, nitrogen fertilizer rate, and bioregulator as a first-line treatment
Belete Desalegn, Erana Kebede, Hirpa Legesse, Tarekegn Fite
Heliyon
| Journal Article
2023
Integrating multiple soil management practices: A systemâwide approach for restoring degraded soil and improving Brachiaria productivity
Tekalegn Gutema, Erana Kebede, Hirpa Legesse, Tarekegn Fite
Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment
| Journal Article
2023
Nodulation potential and phenotypic diversity of rhizobia nodulating cowpea isolated from major growing areas of Ethiopia
Erana Kebede, Berhanu Amsalu, Anteneh Argaw, Solomon Tamiru
Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment
| Journal Article
2022
Abundance of native rhizobia nodulating cowpea in major production areas of Ethiopia as influenced by cropping history and soil properties
Erana Kebede, Berhanu Amsalu, Anteneh Argaw, Solomon Tamiru
Sustainable Environment
| Journal Article
2021
Grain legumes production and productivity in Ethiopian smallholder agricultural system, contribution to livelihoods and the way forward
Erana Kebede
Cogent Food & Agriculture
| Journal Article
2020
Expounding the production and importance of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) in Ethiopia
Erana Kebede, Zelalem Bekeko
Cogent Food & Agriculture
| Journal Article
2020
Symbiotic effectiveness of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) nodulating rhizobia isolated from soils of major cowpea producing areas in Ethiopia
Erana Kebede, Berhanu Amsalu, Anteneh Argaw, Solomon Tamiru
Cogent Food & Agriculture
| Journal Article
2020
Eco-physiological and physiological characterization of cowpea nodulating native rhizobia isolated from major production areas of Ethiopia
Erana Kebede, Berhanu Amsalu, Anteneh Argaw, Solomon Tamiru
Cogent Biology
| Journal Article
2020
Grain Legumes Production in Ethiopia: A Review of Adoption, Opportunities, Constraints and Emphases for Future Interventions
Erana Kebede Neda
Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology
| Journal Article
2020
