Addisu Legesse is affiliated with the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at the Ethiopian Public Health Institute, located in the Gulele Sub City of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His work primarily focuses on food science and nutrition, contributing to the understanding and advancement of these fields within the region.
Research Contributions
Addisu Legesse has contributed significant research in the field of food science and nutrition, particularly focusing on the nutritional aspects of under-utilized edible tubers and the prevalence of health conditions such as goiter in Ethiopia. One of his notable studies, published in 2017, is a nutritional comparison of white and red Coccinia Abyssinica, which is an under-utilized tuber in the Ethiopian highlands. His research also extends to the prevalence of goiter and iodine concentration among Ethiopian women and children, highlighting important public health issues within the country.
Aliases
Throughout his academic career, Addisu Legesse has also been referred to as Addis Legesse. This alias is used in some of his publications and records.
