Mequanint Mulat Tefera

Molecular microbiologist with over eight years of academic and research experience in bacterial genomics, 
environmental microbiology, and applied biotechnology. My MSc research focused on the isolation, screening, and molecular characterization of pectin-degrading bacteria from rotten fruits, providing strong expertise in microbial 
enzyme potential, waste valorization, and molecular techniques. My undergraduate work on lactic acid bacteria strengthened my foundation in food microbiology. I have contributed to peer-reviewed publications in food 
microbiology, antimicrobial resistance, and metagenomics, with proficiency in R and bioinformatics. My research 
interests include food and environmental microbiology, microbial biotechnology, and sustainable bioprocessing. I am motivated to apply microbial solutions for food safety, waste valorization, and development-oriented research.