Dept Head and Lecturer at Biological Sciences, Debre Markos University, Ethiopia
๐จโ๐He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.
๐ฌ He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.
๐ The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.
Professional Profiles:
Education:
Mr. Bewket Sisay Melaku completed a Master of Arts in Journalism and Communications from Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 02/09/2016 to 05/07/2018. His final grade was 3.82, and his thesis focused on “The Work Motivation and Job Satisfaction of Journalists Working for Addis Ababa Mass Media Agency.” The thesis can be accessed here. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 07/09/2011 to 08/07/2014, with a final grade of 3.51. His thesis for this degree was titled “Assessing the Newsroom Structure of Ethiopian News Agency.” Furthermore, Mr. Melaku holds a Higher Diploma in Teacher Education from Debre Markos University, Debre Markos Town, Ethiopia, where his thesis focused on “How Can We Improve Test Construction Skills of Grade 10 Teachers of Ethio-Japan Debre Markos Higher Education Preparatory and General Secondary School?” Finally, he completed a Certificate of Training on Digital Media to Counter Disinformation and Hate Speech from the Radio Netherlands Training Center (RNTC) in Haarlem, Netherlands, from 05/06/2023 to 23/06/2023. ๐
Experience:
Mr. Bewket Sisay Melaku has extensive professional experience in the field of journalism and media. Since 20/10/2018, he has been employed as a Journalism and Media Lecturer at Debre Markos University in Debre Markos, Ethiopia. In this role, he teaches various journalism and media courses, conducts research in media and journalism communications, teaches audio and video editing with different software, instructs digital media, online journalism, and social media courses, and leads media productions in a multimedia lab. From 01/10/2022 to 30/11/2022, he served as a Project Associate at Mersa Media Institute in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In this position, he maintained and monitored project plans and schedules, organized and participated in stakeholder meetings, documented important actions and decisions from meetings, provided administrative support as needed, and developed project strategies. This role was in the Information and Communication Department of a Media and Journalism think tank NGO located at Signal, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Skills:
Mr. Bewket Sisay Melaku held the position of Department Head of Journalism and Communications at Debre Markos University. In this role, he was responsible for scheduling meetings and training sessions with staff and other stakeholders, assisting with recruitment and training within the department, establishing professional relationships with staff and other stakeholders, ensuring university regulations were followed by staff at all times, organizing team-building events that took everyone’s needs into account, and maintaining relationships with clients while finding creative ways to expand the organization.