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Academic Background
Dr. Tadelle Dessie is a Principal Scientist at ILRI and Adjunct Professor at Bahir Dar University. With over three decades of experience, his work spans from indigenous breed characterization to implementing large-scale genetic improvement programs across Africa and Southeast Asia.
1990
BSc Animal Sciences
Alemaya University, Ethiopia
1996
MSc Sustainable Production
Agricultural University, Norway
2003
PhD Animal Genetics
Humboldt University, Berlin
2004
Joined ILRI
Principal Scientist
Strategic Leadership
As the project leader for DAGRIS, ACGG, and TPGS, Dr. Dessie coordinates multidisciplinary teams across diverse geographies, managing the sourcing and testing of over 21 tropically adapted improved chicken breeds.
Impact & Mentorship
His commitment to capacity building is evidenced by the supervision of over 30 PhD students and the creation of sustainable business models that have significantly reduced poultry mortality while creating jobs along the value chain.