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Dr. Kedir H. Abegaz
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Quick Insights
● 60+ scientific publications, including collaborative global research papers
● Approximately 34,000+ academic citations (based on available academic indexing platforms)
● H-index approximately 25 (varies by database)
● Contributor to Global Burden of Disease research collaboration
● Contributor to multiple international research proposals and development studies
Selected Career Milestones
● Research Specialist, RTI International (USAID Feed the Future Program)
● Project Manager and Data Science Research Fellow, Frontieri Consult
● Assistant Professor of Biostatistics, Madda Walabu University
● Research Consultant, Ethiopian Ministry of Innovation and Technology
● Research Assistant in collaborative projects linked to the American Cancer Society
Professional Affiliations , Membership & Additional Contributions
● Collaborator, Global Burden of Disease Research Network (IHME)
● Member, Ethiopian Statistical Association
● Member, Ethiopian Public Health Association
● Guest reviewer/editorial contributor for scientific journals
● Member, Ethiopian Cancer Association
Professional Overview
Areas of Expertise
● Data Science
● Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
● Biostatistics
● Public Health Data Analytics
● Agricultural Data Modeling
● Monitoring and Evaluation Systems (MEL)
● Statistical Research Methods
● Data Visualization
● Development Program Analytics
Professional Services & Advisory
Dr. Kedir has contributed technical expertise to development programs associated with organizations such as the following:
● USAID-funded programs
● World Bank-supported initiatives
● UNICEF programs
● GIZ development projects
● UNFPA initiatives
● Research collaborations connected to global health foundations
His work in these areas focuses primarily on research support, data analysis, monitoring systems, and evaluation methodologies rather than executive program leadership.
Beneficiaries & Engagement Focus
● Public health programs
● Agricultural development initiatives
● Research institutions
● International development programs
● Graduate students and early-career researchers
● Ethiopian data science and public health professionals
Education
Selected Publications, Awards & Legacy Achievements
Selected Research Contributions
● Contributions to Global Burden of Disease collaborative studies
● Publications in peer-reviewed journals including Scientific African, Diagnostics, and BMC journals
● Research on AI-based prediction models related to COVID-19 outcomes in East Africa
● Statistical modeling work related to food security and agricultural development
● Research contributions in maternal health and public health analytics
● Presentation of research findings at national and international scientific conferences Books and Knowledge Contributions
● Author of Wede Kefta, an Amharic motivational book focused on perseverance, personal discipline, and self-development. Certifications
● IBM Data Science Professional Certificate (2023)
● Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Healthcare certification
● Python for Machine Learning certification
● Research Ethics certification (Elsevier)
Professional Journey & Contribution
Dr. Kedir’s career reflects a combination of academic teaching, applied research, and development consulting. As an assistant professor at Madda Walabu University, he contributed to teaching biostatistics and health informatics, supervising postgraduate research, and supporting academic research activities. In the development sector, he has supported international programs through technical contributions in:
● Monitoring and evaluation system development
● Research design and statistical analysis
● Development data analytics
● Agricultural data systems
● Knowledge management systems
● Data visualization and reporting dashboards
His work includes participation in development programs funded by international organizations, where he contributed to data systems, research design, and program evaluation activities.