Olyad Erba Urgessa

Haramaya University

Olyad Erba Urgessa is an Assistant Professor and Senior Lecturer at Haramaya University, Ethiopia, currently pursuing a PhD in Animal Biotechnology at Adama Science and Technology University. With over 13 years of academic experience, Olyad specializes in biotechnology and sustainable animal production solutions. His current research focuses on the "omics" revolution in animal biotechnology, specifically feed enzyme production. As a JXTX Scholar, Olyad is dedicated to leveraging computational biology and Galaxy-based workflows to advance genomic research and mentorship in East Africa.

Conference

Galaxy Community Conference 2026

Program

JXTX Foundation Scholarship

Research Focus

• Animal biotechnology and "omics"
• Feed enzyme production
• Sustainable animal production
• Galaxy-based genomic workflows
• Capacity building and mentorship in East Africa