
Our Research Team
A Multidisciplinary Ethiopian-Belgian Team uniting Chemical, Environmental, Food, and BioScience with Economics and Gender studies.
Principal Investigators
Dr. Luis Diaz Allegue
Principal Investigator
Dr. Luis Diaz Allegue serves as the Belgian Promoter for the CARES project (2024–2029), providing high-level scientific …
Co-Investigators
Prof. Siegfried Vlaeminck
Co-Investigator
Prof. Siegfried Vlaeminck, a Co-Promoter at the University of Antwerp, provides high-level expertise in bioscience engin…
PhD Researchers

Mr. Alene Admas
PhD Researcher
Mr. Alene Admas is a PhD Researcher in Environmental Engineering dedicated to the CARES project’s Circular Agro-Energy &…

Mr. Muluken Zenebe
PhD Researcher
Mr. Muluken Zenebe is a PhD Researcher in Food Engineering focused on the Premium Valorization & Specialty Coffee pillar…
Research Specialists

Mr. Aklilu Gebrewaria
Research Specialist
Mr. Aklilu Gebrewaria is a Research Specialist driving bio-innovation for the CARES, ECOHUE, and COFIMAT projects throug…
MSc Researchers

Specialty Coffee & Coffee Wine
MSc Researcher
MSc Researcher

Circular Agro-Energy & Earth Care
MSc Researcher
MSc Researcher

Bio-Extracted Innovation
MSc Researcher
MSc Researcher
Administrative & Secretarial

Mrs. Tenagne Shiferaw
Admin Secretary
As the Admin Secretary for the CARES, ECOHUE, and COFIMAT projects at CTBE-AAU, I deliver the high-level administrative …



