Mr. Bulti Kumera | Medical Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Bulti Kumera Fufa is an Assistant Professor and dedicated researcher in the field of Microbiology and Biological Sciences at Injibara University, Ethiopia. With over a decade of academic and research experience, he has made significant contributions to applied microbiology, environmental biology, and public health. His work primarily focuses on microbial quality assessment, antibacterial activity of natural products, food safety, waste management, and ethnobotanical studies that bridge traditional knowledge with modern scientific inquiry. Mr. Fufa has authored and co-authored four peer-reviewed scientific publications, which have collectively received 10 citations and reflect an h-index of 1, underscoring a growing research presence in his field. His studies on the in vitro antibacterial activity of raw honey, the microbial quality of fruit juices, and the cultivation of edible mushrooms from agricultural waste demonstrate his strong orientation toward sustainable and community-relevant science. Beyond research, Mr. Fufa has played an active role in academic leadership as a research and community service coordinator and as a reviewer for institutional research proposals, contributing to the advancement of scientific culture and innovation within his university. His commitment to continuous learning is evident from his multiple professional certifications, including training in SPSS, SAS, sustainable waste management, and scientific presentation. Through collaborative works with national and regional scholars, he has contributed to addressing public health and environmental challenges, particularly in Ethiopia’s Amhara region. Mr. Fufa’s scientific endeavors aim to improve food safety standards, promote responsible antibiotic usage, and enhance environmental sustainability—fields that hold global importance in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. With a growing academic footprint and a clear vision for integrating microbiology with community well-being, Mr. Fufa represents a new generation of Ethiopian researchers driving science-based development and fostering a healthier, more sustainable society through research, innovation, and education.

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Featured Publications

1. Kumera, B., Gebreamanule, B., Atnkut, B., Merid, M., Tilahun, T., Tsega, A., Fassil, A., Dessie, Y., & Kassie, B. (2025, October). In vitro antibacterial activity of raw honey from Apis mellifera, Awi Zone, Amhara, Ethiopia. MicrobiologyOpen.

2. Atnkut, B., Nigussie, A., Kumera, B., Tsega, A., Tiruneh, F., Minale, W. K., Anemut, F., Tazebew, E., Terefe, B., & Fassil, A. (2025, January). Factors influencing solid waste management practices and challenges in Awi Administrative Zone, Northwestern Ethiopia. BioMed Research International.

3. Tilahun, T., Kumera, B., Kibret, M., & Cao, Y. (2025, January). Microbial quality and hygienic safety of avocado fruit juice sold in Merawi Town, Amhara, Ethiopia. Journal of Food Quality.

4. Fassil, A., Mazengia, E., Gebreamanuel, B., Dessie, Y., Kumera, B., Atnkut, B., Mullualem, D., Tsega, A., & Van Damme, P. (2024, May 30). Harvesting nature’s bounty: Exploring the ethnobotanical landscape of wild edible plants in the Awi Agäw community, Northwestern Ethiopia. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 20(1), Article 47.

5. Kumera, B. F., Atnkut, B. T., Merid, M. T., & Serrano, M. (2021, December 11). Cultivation of Pleurotus ostreatus on agricultural wastes and their combination. International Journal of Agronomy, 2021, Article 1465597.