Research Affairs Directorate
The Research Affairs Directorate (RAD) at the Ethiopian Civil Service University (ECSU) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the university’s research initiatives. It facilitates the development, approval, funding, and dissemination of research projects, ensuring alignment with national priorities and global research standards. The directorate also oversees research ethics, intellectual property, graduate student research, and academic publications. It plays a crucial role in enhancing research productivity, quality assurance, and the visibility of ECSU’s scholarly contributions.
Director: Dr. Zerihun Doda, Associate Professor of Sociology and Social Anthropology
Email: zerihun.doda@ecsu.edu.et / doffanaz@gmail.com
Office Address:
Diplomacy Building, 4th Floor, Room 401 and 409
CMC Road, Ethiopian Civil Service University
P.O. Box 5648, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Units Under the Research Affairs Directorate
1. Publications and Journals Coordination Unit
This unit manages the publication and dissemination of ECSU’s research outputs, including academic journals, conference proceedings, policy briefs, and research reports. It works closely with journal editorial boards, ensures compliance with academic publishing standards, and maintains publication databases.
Head: Dr. Abrehet Mehari
Email: abrehet2005@gmail.com
Mobile: +251 904 125 496
2. Research Ethics and Intellectual Protection Coordination Unit
This unit ensures that all research activities at ECSU adhere to ethical guidelines and intellectual property laws. It monitors research integrity, oversees plagiarism detection, grants ethical clearance for research projects, and manages research-related intellectual property, including patents and copyrights.
Head: Dr. Solomon Molla
Email: solomonabate1987@gmail.com
Mobile: +251 911 119 910
3. Graduate Student Research Coordination Unit
This unit supports graduate students in conducting high-quality research aligned with national development needs. It ensures research originality, facilitates thesis evaluation, organizes research training, and promotes student publications. It also fosters academic-industry collaboration for impactful research outcomes.
Head: Dr. Tarekegn Dea
Email: tarekegnmzla2@gmail.com
Mobile: +251 965 595 813
