Tena Regasa Duresa, PhD

Short Profile of Tena Regasa (PhD)

Dr. Tena Regasa Duresa is an Ethiopian researcher and academic specializing in plant biology and biodiversity management. He serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Biology at Wollega.

Profile Highlights:

Education & Expertise: Holds a PhD in Plant Biology and Biodiversity Management and has extensive experience in ethnobotany, plant ecology, and conservation biology.

Teaching & Research: With around 28 years of teaching experience and 18 years of research, he is a seasoned academic and educator. He advised more than 50 MSc students.  

Leadership Role: He is currently the Director of the Centre for Energy and Climate Change at Wollega University. Former positions include registrar director and freshman program director of Wollega University.

Academic Output: His Google Scholar profile shows a focus on ethnobotany, climate change, and plant ecology, with numerous citations and publications.

Dissertation: His PhD thesis, completed in 2016 at Addis Ababa University, explored the vascular plant diversity and ethnobotanical uses of medicinal and wild edible plants in several forests across the Oromia region, such as Jibat, Gedo, and Chilimo.

In summary, Tena Regasa (full name: Tena Regasa Duresa) is a well-established Ethiopian botanist and ethnobotanist, actively engaged in research and higher education at Wollega University. He combines teaching, research, and leadership roles, especially in areas of plant biodiversity, ethnobotanical knowledge, and environmental sustainability.

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Tel: +251917814745

Email: tenaregasa@gmail.com