M.Sc. (R.D.S.) Projects Guidance in India

  • Problems of the Dairy Farmers in Chellampatti Block in Madurai District.
  • Women Empowerment through Self Help Group in Mahasemam (N.G.O.), Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District.
  • Income Generating Activities through Self Help Group in Madurai District.

Board of Examiner in Ethiopia
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Internal Examiner) thesis entitled “Analysis of the Gender Disparity in Agricultural Extension Service Delivery: the case of Gedeb Woreda, West Arsi Zone, Oromiya Regional State” on 04-06 June 2009.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Chairperson) thesis entitled “Analysis of Drudgery and Agricultural Labor Contribution of Married Women in Pastoral System: The Case of the Gode Zone, Somali National Regional State” on 04-06 June 2009.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Chairperson) thesis entitled “Factors Influencing Work Motivation of Development Agents: the Case of Burji and Konso Special Woredas, S.N.N.P.R.S.” on 04-06 June 2009.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Internal Examiner) thesis entitled “Adoption and Intensity of Adoption of Dairy Package in Tehuledere Woreda, Amhara Region” on 13-14 October 2009.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Chairperson) thesis entitled “Capacity of Public Extension to Facilitate the Communication of Small Scale Vegetable Production System: The case of Kambolcha District, Eastern Hararghe” on 13-14 October 2009.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Chairperson) thesis entitled “Determinants of Physical Soil and Water Conservation Practices by Small Holder Farmers: The Case of Lalu District, South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region” on 13-14 October 2009.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Internal Examiner) thesis entitled “Analysis of Farm Households Food Insecurity and Coping Mechanisms in Enebsie Sar Midir District, East Gojjam Zone, Amhara Region” on 21-23 January 2010.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Chairperson) thesis entitled “Enrolment and Academic Performance of Female Students in Tertiary Level Education in Ethiopia: The Case of Haramaya University” on 21-23 January 2010.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Internal Examiner) thesis entitled “Farmer’s Perceptions on Forest Degradation and Constraints and Prospects of Forest Management Practices in Sheko Woreda, Southwest Ethiopia” on 31 May-2 June 2010.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Chairperson) thesis entitled “Gender Dimensions of Social Networks in Sharing Vegetable Production Information: The Case of Haramaya Woreda, East Hararghe, Ethiopia” on 31 May-2 June 2010.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Internal Examiner) thesis entitled “Explaining Drivers of Land Use Change among Agro Pastoralists: The Case of Kebribeyah District, Somali National Regional State, Ethiopia Food Insecurity and Coping Strategies of Farming Households in Mesqan Woreda: The Case of Beressa Watershed, Guraghe Zone, South Region” on 31 May-2 June 2010.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Inter Examiner) thesis entitled “The Role of Customary Institutions in Resolving Natural Resource-Based Conflicts among Clans: The Case of Degahbur Woreda, Somali Regional State” on 31 May-2June 2010.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Internal Examiner) thesis entitled “Rural Households Food Security Status and its Determinants: The Case of Laelamychew Woreda, Central Zone of Tigray, Ethiopia” on 31 May-2 June 2010.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Chairperson) thesis entitled “Perception about Determinants of HIV/ASIDS Prevalence in Dawa Chefu District, Oromiya Zone, Amhara National Regional State” on 31 May-2June 2010.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Chairperson) thesis entitled “Food Insecurity and Coping Strategies of Farming Households in Mesqan Woreda: The Case of Beressa Watershed, Guraghe Zone, South Region” on 31 May-2 June 2010.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Internal Examiner) thesis entitled “Relevant Early Warning Indicators in Response to Drought: The Case of Ararso Area in Deghabur Pastoralists, Somali Regional State” on 25 February 2010.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Internal Examiner) thesis entitled on – “Access to Utilization of Information on Sorghum: The Case of Jijiga District” on 24 July 2010.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Internal Examiner) thesis entitled “Analysis of Food Aid Impact on the Local Population: The Case of Riverine Area of Gode Zone of Somali Regional State, Ethiopia” on 17 August 2010.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Chairperson) thesis entitled “Perception about Determinants of HIV/ASIDS Prevalence in Dawa Chefu District, Oromiya Zone, Amhara National Regional State” on 31May-2 June 2010.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Chairperson) thesis entitled “Opportunities and Challenges in Coffee Production and Marketing: The Case of Ghimble District, West Wollega Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia” on 2 June 2011.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Chairperson) thesis entitled “Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Modern Maternal Health Care Services Among Rural Women: The Case of Dire Dawa Administration” on 3June2011.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Chairperson) thesis entitled “Determinants of Fertilizers Package use in Smallholder Farm Lands: The Case of Girar Jarso District, Oromia Region, Ethiopia” on 4 June 2011.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Internal Examiner) thesis entitled “Constraints in Participation of Rural Women Farmers in Agricultural Extension Services: The Case of Bahir Dar Zuria Woreda, West Gojjam Zone, Amhara Region” on 2 June 2011.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Internal Examiner) thesis entitled “Organizational Options to Promote Collective Cattle Fattening and Marketing: The Case of Bure Woreda, Amhara Region” 3 June 2011.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Internal Examiner) thesis entitled “Factors Affecting The Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises: The Case of Harar, Ethiopia” on 3 June 2011.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Chairman) thesis entitled “Household Livelihood Strategies of Drought Prone Areas: The Case of Fedis District, East Hararghe Zone of Oromia National Regional State” on 20-22 October 2011.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Chairman) thesis entitled “Dimensions and Determinants of Rural Household Poverty in Middle Awash Pastoralists Area of Afar National Regional State, Ethiopia” on 20-22 October 2011.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Chairman) thesis entitled “Farm Productivity and Value Chain Analysis of Coffee in Drolabu Woreda, West Harereghe Zone of Oromia Regional State” on 2022 October 2011.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Internal Examiner) thesis entitled “Analysis of Sustainable Forest Resources Management in Bale Eco-region Approach: The Case of Wabero Kebele, Delomena Woreda, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia” on 20-22 October 2011.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Internal Examiner) thesis entitled “Utilization of Family Planning Service by Rural Families: The Case of Haramaya District, East Hararghe Zone, Ethiopia” on 2022October 2011.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Haramaya University – (Chairman) thesis entitled “Assessment of Farmers’ Participation in Natural Resources Management: The Case of Kalu Woreda, South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia” on 20-22 October 2011.

Wolaita Sodo University – Internal Examiner
  • School of Graduate Studies, Wolaita Sodo University – (Internal Examiner) of the Thesis of Mr.Assegid Samuel, M.Sc. RDP thesis entitled “Analysis of Career Aspiration and Attitude of Agriculture Students: The Case of Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia” on 2013.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Wolaita Sodo University – (Internal Examiner) of the Thesis of Mr.Workneh Fanta, M. Sc RDP thesis entitled “Factors Affecting the Municipal Solid Waste Management: The Case of Wolaita Sodo Town, Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region, Ethiopia” on 2013.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Wolaita Sodo University – (Internal Examiner) of the Thesis of Mr.Dawit Ufaiyssa of M.Sc. RDP thesis entitled “A Case Study on Factors Affecting The Female Academic Achievements: The Case of Agricultural, Technical, Vocational And Educational Training College, Wolaita Sodo, South Nations, Nationalities Peoples’ Regional State, Ethiopia” on 2013.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Wolaita Sodo University – (Internal Examiner) of the Thesis of Mr.Asrat Bassa of M.Sc. RDP thesis entitled “Adoption of Physical Soil and Water Conservation Practices: The Case of Kindo Koysha Woreda, Southern Nation Nationalities and Peoples Regional State, Ethiopia” on 2014.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Wolaita Sodo University – (Internal Examiner) of the Thesis of Emebet Belayneh of M.Sc. A.K.M.C. thesis entitled “Gender Dimension in Productive Safety Net Program: The Case of Damot Sore Woreda, Wolaita Zone, Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples Region, Ethiopia” on 2013.
  • The Council of Graduate Studies has selected school of Graduate Studies, Wolaita Sodo University as a member of the Examining Board (Internal Examiner) of Wondimu Mekonen’s Thesis defence M.Sc. Agricultural Knowledge Management and Communication (A.K.M.C.), Department of Rural Development & Agricultural Extension, thesis entitled “Women Empowerment Through Micro Finance Services: The Case of Omo Micro Finance in Sodo Zuria Woreda, Wolaita Zone, Southern Nation Nationalities and Peoples Region, Ethiopia” on 2014.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Wolaita Sodo University – (Internal Examiner) of the Thesis of Mr.Daniel Manjore M.Sc. RDP thesis entitled “Marketing Chain Analysis of Mango Fruit: The Case of Kindo Koysha Woreda, South Nation Nationalities and Peoples Regional State, Ethiopia” on 2014.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Wolaita Sodo University – (Internal Examiner) of the Thesis of Mr.Negachew Nagash of M.Sc. RDP thesis entitled “Value Chain Analysis of Avocado Fruit in Wolaita Zone: The Case of Damot Woyde and Damot Gale Woredas, Sothern Ethiopia” on 2014.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Wolaita Sodo University – (Internal Examiner) of the Thesis of Mr.Wotatu Wolebe of M.Sc. RDP thesis entitled “The Role of Women Entrepreneurship in Household Food Security: The Case of Boloso Sore Woreda, Wolaita Zone, Sothern Ethiopia” on 2014.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Wolaita Sodo University – (Internal Examiner) of the Thesis of Mr.Mathewos Balcha, M.Sc. A.K.M.C. thesis entitled “Use of Indigenous Knowledge and Practices in Agriculture and Biodiversity: The Case of Wolaita Zone, Southern Nation Nationalities Peoples Regional State, Ethiopia” on 2014.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Wolaita Sodo University – (Internal Examiner) of the Thesis of Mr.Michael Heliso of M.Sc. A.K.M.C. thesis entitled “Analysis of Mobile Phone Technology Usage in Farmer Situation: The Case of Soddo Zuria Woreda, Wolaita Zone, Southern Nation Nationalities and Peoples’ Region, Ethiopia” on 2014.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Wolaita Sodo University – (Internal Examiner) of the Thesis of Mr.Amauel Atile, Department of Rural Development & Agricultural Extension, thesis entitled “Analysis of Wheat Commercialization: The Case of Damot Gale District, Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia” on 2014.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Wolaita Sodo University (Internal Examiner) of the Thesis of Mr.Estifanos Cholo of M.Sc. RDP thesis entitled “Rural Household Food Security: The Case of Sodo Zuria Woreda, Wolaita Zone, Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples Regional State” on 2015.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Wolaita Sodo University – (Internal Examiner) of the Thesis of Mr.Tigabu Hussen of M.Sc. RDP thesis entitled “Rural Female-Headed Households Livelihood Strategy Choices: The Case of Sodo Zuria Woreda in Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia” on 2014.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Wolaita Sodo University – (Internal Examiner) of Mr.Yohannes Dana’s Thesis of M.Sc. RDP thesis entitled “Household Level Preparedness For Food Shortage and Preventable Diseases: The Case of Humbo Woreda, Wolaita Zone, Southern Nation, Nationalities and Peoples” Region, Ethiopia” on 2014.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Wolaita Sodo University – (Internal Examiner) of the Thesis of Mr.Abraham Abebe of M.Sc. RDP thesis entitled “Assessment of Criteria for Productive Safety Net Program Graduation and Stakeholders Response Towards Graduation: The Case of Kedida Gamela Woreda, Kambata Tembaro Zone, Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples’ Region State” on 2015.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Wolaita Sodo University – (Internal Examiner) of the Thesis of Mr.Deneke Darcho, M.Sc. RDP thesis entitled “Rural Household Livelihood Strategy Choices: The Case of Sodo Zuria District, Wolaita Zone, Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples Regional State, Ethiopia” on 2014.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Wolaita Sodo University – (Internal Examiner) of the Thesis of Mr.Tesfaye Sime of M.Sc. RDP thesis entitled “Adoption of Improved Sweet Potato Varieties: The case of Damot Gale Woreda, Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia” on 2016.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Wolaita Sodo University – (Internal Examiner) of the Thesis of Mr.Dagmawit Alemayehu of M.Sc. RDP thesis entitled “Determinants of Micro and Small Enterprises Growth: The Case of Durame Town, Kembata Tembaro Zone, Southern Nation Nationalities and Peoples Region” on 2016.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Wolaita Sodo University – (Internal Examiner) of the Thesis of Mr.Tezere Berhanu of M.Sc. RDP thesis entitled “Factors affecting Performance of Public Procurement Performance: The Case of Soddo Zuriya Woreda, Wolaita Zone, Southern Nation Nationalities and Peoples Region, Ethiopia” on 2016.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Wolaita Sodo University – (Internal Examiner) of the Thesis of Mr.Wubshet Ketema of M.Sc. RDP thesis entitled “Analysis of Performance of Rural Women Entrepreneurship: The Case of Duguna Fango Woreda, Wolaita Zone, Southern Nation Nationalities and Peoples Regional State, Ethiopia” on 2016.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Wolaita Sodo University – (Internal Examiner) of the Thesis of Mr.Worku Mentire of M.Sc. RDP thesis entitled “Factors Affecting the Adoption of Wheat Row Planting Technology: The Case of Soddo Zuriya Woreda, Wolaita Zone, Southern Nation Nationalities and Peoples Regional State” on 2016.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Wolaita Sodo University – (Internal Examiner) of the Thesis of Mr.Soliana Adew of M.Sc. RDP thesis entitled “Factors Influencing Income Diversification among the Rural Farm Households: The Case of Bolo Sore Woreda, Wolaita Zone, Southern Nation Nationalities and Peoples Region, Ethiopia” on 2016.
  • School of Graduate Studies, Wolaita Sodo University – (Internal Examiner) of the Thesis defense of Mr.Teklu Tesfaye of M.Sc. RDP thesis entitled “Contribution Self Help Groups in Women Empowerment: The Case of Lemo Woreda of Hadiya Zone, Southern Nation Nationalities and Peoples Region, Ethiopia” on 2017.

External Examiner for Hawassa University
  • Saving Status of Poor Women in Self Help Groups (S.H.G.s) in Wolaita Sodo Town, Southern Region, Ethiopia. Markos, 2016 – Major Advisor
  • Analysis of Land Degradation: The Case of Gololcha Woreda in Arsi Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia – Kaso Teha, 2014 – External Examiner
  • Road Traffic Safety Management as a Solution to Minimize Road Traffic Accident: The Case study in Hawassa City Administration, S.N.N.P.R.S., 2016. Gebre Mellese – External Examiner