TAJUDIN ALIYI MOHAMMED

I am an agricultural researcher with over 12 years of experience in basic and applied research as well as undergraduate teaching at the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR). I hold a B.Sc. in Horticulture from Ambo University and an M.Sc. in Crop Protection (Plant Pathology) from Hawassa University. Currently, I am a Ph.D. Candidate in Crop Protection – Phytopathology at Selçuk University, Turkey, where my research focuses on advancing sustainable solutions to plant disease challenges.

As a Laureate of the One Planet Fellowship (AWARD), I successfully completed a three-year program on climate research leadership, which strengthened my capacity to integrate climate-smart approaches into agricultural research. In addition, I actively mentor a young African scientist under the same fellowship, contributing to the next generation of agricultural leaders.

I am a proactive and dependable researcher skilled in project development, proposal writing, research communication, and data analysis. My expertise covers plant protection, particularly phytopathology, disease diagnosis and management, integrated pest management, and the biocontrol and biopesticide development of phytopathogens. Passionate about supporting smallholder farmers, I strive to promote sustainable agriculture and food security through innovative, science-based pest management solutions.

Principal Investigator, Korea Program on International Agriculture (KOPIA) – Led a three-year research project titled “Establishment of Crop Protection System of Tomato and Pepper for Increased Yield and Income of Smallholder Farmers in Ethiopia.” Successfully completed the project, with outcomes published in international journals and conference proceedings, contributing to improved pest management practices and productivity among smallholder farmers.

Laureate, One Planet Fellowship (AWARD) – Selected as one of 41 finalists by the Scientific Advisory Panel of the One Planet Fellowship, sponsored by the African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD). Successfully completed a three-year career development program designed to strengthen African researchers’ leadership in climate-smart agriculture and build a vibrant, intergenerational network of scientist leaders driving gender-responsive and innovative climate adaptation solutions for Africa’s smallholder farmers.

Publications – Authored and co-authored over 15 scientific research articles published in internationally recognized journals, contributing to advancements in plant protection and agricultural research.

• Mohammed, YESUF, Dr., mohanarc@yahoo.com, +251(0)11 6462633/64654443, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research
• Alemayehu, CHACLA, Prof. Dr., alemayehuchacla@yahoo.com, +251-(0)912-163096, Hawassa University
• Nuh, BOYRAZ, Prof. Dr., nboyraz@selcuk.edu.tr, +90 537 443 18 28, Selcuk University

• Data Science for Research and Institutional Intelligence (Using RStudio in R Software) – One-week certified training, 11–15 August 2025, sponsored by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), Africa. The program focused on applying data science tools and R-based analytical techniques for research, data management, and institutional decision-making.
• One Planet Fellow – Recognized for the successful completion of the three-year (2021-2024) One Planet Fellowship on enhancing African researchers leadership of climate change research, sponsored by the African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Organization.
• Leadership Program for Agricultural Research and Development (LEPARD) Nov 2022 - Dec 2022 (Two-week) African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Leadership Program for Agricultural Research and Development (LEPARD)
• The Art of Storytelling Using the Public Narrative Methodology to Communicate Research April 2022 - May 2022 African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), Kenya The Art of Storytelling Using the Public Narrative Methodology to Communicate Research
• MARPLE Diagnostics Workshop(Molecular biology techniques | Advanced sequencing technologies | MinION sequencing | bioinformatics and pathogenomics | phylogenetic analysis) – Completed training at ILRI/CIMMYT, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (12 August 2021, one-week). Gained hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques, advanced sequencing technologies, MinION sequencing, bioinformatics and pathogenomics, and phylogenetic analysis.
• Pests and Diseases Suppression Technology 22 Jul 2019 - 26 Jul 2019 Rural Development Administration (RDA), South Korea Korea Program on International Agriculture (KOPIA), Rural Development Administration (RDA), South Korea
• Geographic Information System and Data Mapping for Plant Protection Research 27 Jul 2017 - 29 Jul 2017 Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Ethiopia Geographic Information System and Data Mapping for Plant Protection Research
• Basic Principles and Techniques in Plant Protection 31 May 2016 - 08 Jun 2016 Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Ethiopia Basic Principles and Techniques in Plant Protection
• Basic Molecular Biology Techniques and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) Dec 2015 - Jan 2016 Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Ethiopia Basic Molecular Biology Techniques and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA): Theoretical and Practical Aspect
• Basic Research Methodology and Statistical Computing Techniques Using R, 15-18 Jun 2015 Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research Basic Research Methodology and Statistical Computing Techniques Using R-software
• Quarantine Pests of Wheat 13 Oct 2015 - 16 Oct 2015 International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) and EIAR Quarantine Pests of Wheat
• Field experimentation, Data collection, and Analysis of Horticultural crops 15 May 2014 - 25 May 2014 Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) Field experimentation, Data collection, and Analysis of Horticultural crops
• Entrepreneurship and Modern Internship 28 Apr 2014 - 30 Apr 2014 Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce & Sectoral Association Agri-business support facility (ABSF) Entrepreneurship and Modern Internship

• Aliyi T., Chala A. and Bacha, N., 2018. Survey of Turcicum leaf blight (Exserohilum turcicum) on maize (Zea mays) in major highland and mid-altitudes of maize growing agroecologies of Western part of Oromia, Ethiopia. African Journal of Plant Sciences 12(10), pp. 264-276. https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJPS/article-full-text-pdf/14E0C04588422
• Alemayehu Hailu, Tajudin Aliyi, Mideksa Fufa and Gudissa Hailu 2019. Assessment of Turcicum Leaf Blight and Rust Diseases on Maize in Different Agro-ecologies of Ethiopia. EC Agriculture 5.2 (2019): 106- 112. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tajudin-Aliyi/publication/351782941_EC_AGRICULTURE_Research_Article/links/60a0b3b7a6fdcc7e5d0b1b1f/EC-AGRICULTURE-Research-Article.pdf
• Alemayehu Hailu, Tajudin Aliyi, Belay Habtegebriel, Messeret Negash and Demissew Abakemal 2018. Characterization of Temporal Attribute of Common Rust (Puccinia sorghi) Epidemics of Maize in Ethiopia. Agricultural Research and Technology: Open Access, 19(3): 555739. 10.19080/ARTOAJ.2018.19.556080. https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/c44a/33f6d6bd3fa9d44fe962f46b0ad4d021ef8.pdf
• Alemayehu Hailu, Tajudin Aliyi, Belay Habtegebriel, Messeret Negash and Demissew Abakemal 2018. Characterization of Temporal Attribute of Turcicum Leaf Blight Epidemics of Maize at Ambo and Bako Districts. Pest Management Journal of Ethiopia20:99-106.
• Alemayehu H, Tajudin A, Bayoush B. 2018. Screening of Maize Inbred Lines Under Artificial Epiphytotic Conditions for their Reaction to Turcicum Leaf Blight (TLB) and Common Rust (CLR). Agricultural Research and Technology: 19(1): 556080. DOI: 10.19080/ARTOAJ.2018.19.556080. https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/c44a/33f6d6bd3fa9d44fe962f46b0ad4d021ef8.pdf
• Tajudin Aliyi, Alemayehu Hailu, Bayoush Birke, and Gudisa Hailu. 2020. Birhanu Bekele et al., (ed.). 2020. Development of Integrated Management of Faba bean Gall (Olpidium viciae) in West Shewa Highland. pp 135-146. In: Birhanu Bekele, Takele Negewo, Shashitu Bedada, Getachew Ayana, Gashawbeza Ayalew, and Mohammed Yesuf (Eds). Results of Plant Protection Research. Proceedings of the Completed Plant Protection Research Activities, 2018. Addis Abeba, Ethiopia. http://197.156.72.153:8080/xmlui/bitstream/handle/123456789/3362/Results%20of%20Plant%20Protection%20Research%20Proceedings%202018.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y#page=142
• Aliyi, T., Birke, B. and Hailu, A., 2021. Survey for Maize (Zea mays) Fungal Diseases in Ethiopia. Results of Plant Protection Research p.112. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Workishet-Taye/publication/361138237_Effects_of_Weed_Control_Practices_on_Weed_Dynamics_and_Yield_of_Maize_Zea_mays_L_in_Western_Ethiopia/links/62a0b3b7a6fdcc7e5d0b1b1f/Effects-of-Weed-Control-Practices-on-Weed-Dynamics-and-Yield-of-Maize-Zea-mays-L-in-Western-Ethiopia.pdf
• Aliyi, T., Hailu, A., Birke, B. and Hailu, G., 2021. Study on Survival and Infectivity of Faba Bean Gall (Physoderma sp. You) in Ethiopia.Results of Plant Protection Research p.69.
• Mohammed, T.A., Yeshnigus, B.B. and Welderufael, A.H., 2021. Distribution and Importance of Barley (Hordeum vulgare) Fungal Diseases in Ethiopia. American Journal of BioScience, 9(4), pp.128-133.
• Aliyi, T., Birke, B. and Hailu, A., 2021. Survey for Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) Fungal Diseases in Ethiopia. Results of Plant Protection Research p.49. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Workishet-Taye/publication/361137940_Determination_of_Critical_Weed-Free_Period_for_Maize_Zea_mays_L_in_Western_Ethiopia/links/62a0b3b7a6fdcc7e5d0b1b1f/Determination-of-Critical-Weed-Free-Period-for-Maize-Zea-mays-L-in-Western-Ethiopia.pdf
• Mohammed, T.A., Welderufael, A.H. and Yeshinigus, B.B., 2021. Assessment and Distribution of Foliar and Soil-Borne Diseases of Capsicum Species in Ethiopia. International Journal of Phytopathology, 10(2), pp.125-139. https://esciencepress.net/journals/index.php/phytopath/article/download/3629/192
• Mohammed, T.A. and Boyraz, N., 2023. MOLECULAR DETECTION OF FUNGAL PLANT PATHOGENS: EMPHASIZING RECENT ADVANCEMENT. In 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Ecological Agriculture 2. Uluslararası Sürdürülebilir Ekolojik Tarım Kongresi (p. 422). https://www.researchgate.net/profile/MithatDirek/publication/371951183_Proceeding_Book2023_merged/links/64b7e1b3a6fdcc7e5d0b1b1f/Proceeding-Book2023-merged.pdf
• Zeleke, T., Ali, B., Tekalign, A., Hailu, G., Barbetti, M.J., Ayele, A., Aliyi, T., Ayele, A., Kahsay, A., Tiruneh, B. and Tewolde, F., 2023. Occurrence of Faba Bean Diseases and Determinants of Faba Bean Gall (Physoderma sp.) Epidemics in Ethiopia. The Plant Pathology Journal, 39(4), p.335. https://doi.org/10.5423/PPJ.OA.03.2023.0040
• Tesfaye Abdissa, Tajudin Aliyi, Bayoush Birke, Gudisa Hailu, Tekalign Zeleke, and Dufera Tulu. (2024). Evaluation of maize elite inbred lines under artificial epiphytotic conditions against Turcicum Leaf Blight (Exserohilum turcicum). In Proceedings of Plant Protection Research Results (2023–2024), Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
• Aliyi, T. & Boyraz, N. (2025). Biocontrol Agents to Mitigate Fusarium graminearum Species Complex Causing Fusarium Head Blight in Cereal. In: 10th INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SYMPOSIUM (conference proceedings).10 (3), 63-88.