Research, Publication, Ethics and Dissemination Directorate

The Directorate of the Director for Research, publication, Ethics and Dissemination (DRPED) is accountable to the Vice President of Research and Technology Transfer of the University. The Directorate was established in 2015 to conduct problem solving research and disseminate demand driven out-puts or results to the community, policy makers and investors at Regional, National and International level. In the last ten years, significant problem solving research work has been done at Wolaita Sodo University (WSU). This has led to the buildup of a strong base of expertise in knowledge and technology generation and dissemination. This stimulated WSU to build on this base and tap into the strengths that emerged from past investments in areas directly linked to current and future economic and societal needs.

 

Regarding this, scholars at WSU have been dedicating their time and energy to working with zonal, regional, national as well as international communities to address research and innovation needs. As a result, so far WSU produced 1196 research results to nation. Currently, University is expanding its research prospects through thematic focus, to enhance the depth and impact of its research endeavors. These projects are organized around key thematic areas, such as Agriculture and Agro-Industry, Geology, Mining and Natural Resource Management, Engineering and Technology, Humanities, Human Health and Emerging and Cross cutting issues that address critical societal challenges.

 

The Directorate plays a vital role in directing, supporting and monitoring its research and publication, home base journals, research centers, indigenous knowledge studies, grant search and collaboration, and research ethical creativities being carried out by the research and technology transfer office both within the institution and outside. It also pledges the vision, mission and values of the office and works in ensuring these are attained.

 

Offices directly or indirectly accountable to the Director for Research, publication, Ethics and Dissemination:

Offices:

1.  Research and dissemination office

2.  Research centers office

3. Indigenous knowledge studies office

4. Research Journal publication office

 Research Centers:

1.      Gandaba Bio-Economy Research Centers

2.      Abala-Faracho Research Center (Animals   production and veterinary medicine)

3.      Para-wocha Research Center (Roots and tuber crop production and improvement)

4.      Kokate Highland Fruits and Vegetable Research Centre

5.      Kechi Research Center (Both Crop and Animals production and improvement

 

With this brief introduction, the directorate has a great passion for creating strong linkages with institutions and organizations that provide a favorable environment that stimulates research development. Finally, I call upon individuals and regional, national, and international organizations to collaborate with Wolaita Sodo University to work together and take remarkable research outputs so as to bring societal development.

 

Dawit Dalga Wakalto (PhD, Associate Professor)

Director for Research, publication, Ethics and Dissemination Directorate

E-mail: dawit.dalga@wsu.edu.et / dawitdalga9@gmial.com