Our instructors are highly qualified and experienced professionals with a vast amount of knowledge of coffee and horticulture overall. They are passionate about their work and are dedicated to providing the best instruction and guidance to our trainees.
Professor Ali Mohammed
Post-harvest researcher, consultant, and specialist in plant sciences. Professor Ali Mohammed is a consultant based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with more than 31 years of expertise in research and training in coffee cultivation, post-harvest management, coffee processing, and value addition.
Having earned his Ph.D. in Horticulture from Mahtama Phule Agricultural University, India, He
committed his time to expand his understanding of the cultivation of coffee and other commodities. Professor Ali Mohammed has written over 100 publications that have aided farmers and agriculturalists in better understanding the various components of horticultural
production.
Dr. Ali is a true pioneer in the field of coffee cultivation, and we are fortunate to have him as a
mentor for our trainees. Through his guidance, our trainees will gain a more comprehensive
understanding of the principles behind coffee cultivation and will become more informed when
making decisions in the coffee industry.
Dr Kifle Belachew Bekele
Senior Coffee Researcher and Consultant Secretary of Ethiopian coffee science society Dr. Kifle Belachew Bekele is an expert in the field of horticulture, having earned his Ph.D. in the
subject of Horticulture from Jimma University. He has been researching at South Agricultural
Research Institute, SARI, where he served for seven years as a junior researcher and Research
Center Director at Bonga Agricultural Research Center. He is an advocate for sustainable
farming practices and plant protection.
He also wrote several manuals for crop production. More than 30 national and international
conferences, symposiums, and workshops have featured him as a presenter. He participates
actively in the Inter African Coffee Research Network (ACRN), the Asian Coffee Association,
and the International Coffee Association (ASIC). Dr. Kifle is passionate about horticulture and
continues to be an inspiration and a leader in the field.
Ato Berhanu Gezahegn
Expert in coffee quality Ato Berhanu Gezahegn is an expert in coffee quality with an M.SC in Rural Development from
Haramaya University and M.SC in Quality and Productivity Management. He has worked for the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture, where among other things, was in charge of developing policies for agricultural development, promoting quality improvement, and designing and
implementing communication strategies for the nation’s agricultural extension system.
He has attended a 15-month training program on quality management systems offered by the International Trade Center to enhance the quality and productivity of coffee, spices, and
clothing items. Additionally, he has completed a thorough training program offered by the Illy
Café in Italy. This program includes classes in coffee cupping, raw analysis, roasting, and
espresso-making, all of which are meant to give you a thorough understanding of the various
steps involved in preparing a great cup of coffee.
He has a thorough understanding of coffee and the elements that make up its flavor, from
sourcing and roasting to brewing. Has participated in various publications and workshops both
locally and globally contributing his due share to the Ethiopian coffee industry. He is a valuable
member of our team and is passionate about the subject. We are thrilled that he will work with
our trainees to help them improve their cupping techniques and guarantee the quality of the
coffee produced.