Dr. Kibur Hunie Tesfa
About me
Dr. Kibur Hunie Tesfa is an Ethiopian researcher and Associate Professor at the University of Gondar, Ethiopia. She earned her PhD in Organic Chemistry from Kingston University London (UK) and completed postdoctoral research in Biochemistry at the University of Toronto (Canada). She holds two Master’s degrees in Chemistry and Environmental Science, as well as a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Poitiers and the University of Mulhouse in France.
She has published a book, Synthesis and Screening of Anti-Hypertension Drug Candidates, and several peer-reviewed journal articles, and has received multiple awards at prestigious international conferences. Recognized for her adaptability, strong work ethic, and passion for research, teaching, and community service, she currently teaches Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry to medical and graduate students.
Dr. Kibur Hunie Tesfa is an Ethiopian researcher who earned her PhD in Organic Chemistry from Kingston University London, United Kingdom, and completed postdoctoral research in Biochemistry at the University of Toronto, Canada. She holds two Master’s degrees in Chemistry and Environmental Science, as well as a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Poitiers and the University of Mulhouse in France.
Dr. Tesfa began her academic journey in France without prior knowledge of the language, successfully rebuilding her education from the ground up. She has published her research findings in the book Synthesis and Screening of Anti-Hypertension Drug Candidates (available on Amazon) and in several peer-reviewed international scientific journals. She has presented her work and received multiple awards at prestigious international conferences, including those hosted by the University of Queensland (Australia), the University of Cambridge, the University of London, the University of Nottingham, and the University of York.
Widely recognized for her rapid learning ability and adaptability, Dr. Tesfa is known for her strong work ethic, positive attitude, goal-oriented mindset, and passion for research, teaching, and community service. She was selected from among 45,000 refugees in Kenya to receive a world-class education. Currently, she serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Gondar, Ethiopia, where she teaches Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry to medical and graduate students.