A.ASRAT ATSEDEWEYN

Research grounded
in evidence.

Academic training in statistics, research in public health and a record of national and international engagement.

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STATISTICS & PUBLIC HEALTH

Research with
practical application.

Dr. Asrat is trained in statistics and has worked as an associate professor of biostatistics. His published research includes epidemiology, disease outcomes and statistical analysis in health settings.

BiostatisticsPublic healthLongitudinal analysisSurvival analysisStatistical modeling
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SELECTED RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
2024 · JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE

Determinants of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Addis Zemen Health Center, Northwest Ethiopia

Co-author · Epidemiology and biostatistics
2020 · DIABETES, METABOLIC SYNDROME AND OBESITY

Incidence of Diabetic Foot Ulcer and Its Predictors Among Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia: A Retrospective Follow-Up Study

Co-author · Clinical risk factors
2018 · JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND EPIDEMIOLOGY

A longitudinal data analysis on risk factors for developing type-2 diabetes mellitus at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital

Co-author · Longitudinal data analysis
2018 · JOURNAL OF AIDS AND HIV RESEARCH

Survival time of HIV-infected children after initiation of antiretroviral therapy at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital

Co-author · Survival analysis

EDUCATION

A foundation in
quantitative inquiry.

2014
DOCTORATE

Ph.D. in Statistics

Andhra University

India
2008
MASTER’S DEGREE

M.Sc. in Statistics

Addis Ababa University

Ethiopia
2001
BACHELOR’S DEGREE

B.Sc. in Mathematics

Bahir Dar University

Ethiopia · Wording from 2024 CV

Additional training & credentials

  • Leadership, Management and Governance Program for Ethiopian higher education administrators, U.S. university partnership program2022
  • Certificate of Higher Education Leadership and Management, GIZ Human Capacity Development Programme2016
  • Business Management and Administration, Central Institute of Management, India2014
  • Higher Diploma in Teaching Methodology, University of Gondar2011

APPOINTMENTS & RECOGNITION

International
academic engagement.

UNESCO letter dated Feb. 12, 2026, welcoming a Chair on the Study of Ethiopian Jewry and identifying Dr. Asrat as a co-chairholder
UNESCO · FEBRUARY 2026

Co-chairholder, UNESCO Chair on the Study of Ethiopian Jewry

A Feb. 12, 2026, letter from UNESCO identifies Dr. Asrat as a co-chairholder of the chair, co-hosted by the University of Gondar and Ono Academic College.

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Certificate of appointment naming Dr. Asrat co-chairman of the BRICS Think Tank Alliance; passport number has been redacted
APPOINTMENT · MARCH 2026

Co-chairman, BRICS Think Tank Alliance

Certificate dated March 31, 2026, issued by the BRICS Countries Cultural and Art International Cooperation Committee, with a stated term through March 31, 2029. The certificate is presented as an issuer-specific appointment, not as an appointment by BRICS governments.

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AWARDS

Recognition through
the years.

2021University leader of the year

Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Ethiopia (as described in CV)

2011Teacher of the year

University of Gondar

2008Highest scorer, M.Sc. Statistics cohort

Addis Ababa University

1997Outstanding student award

Amhara Regional State Government