Mr. Derese Tamiru Desta is an Assistant Professor at the School of Nutrition, Food Science, and Technology at Hawassa University. With a Master's degree in Human Nutrition, he has a strong background in academic teaching, research, and community outreach. His research interests span across various fields, including Human Nutrition, Nutritional Epidemiology, Food Systems, and Public Health. Mr. Derese is an active member of the Food and Nutrition Society of Ethiopia (FONSE) and the Ethiopian Nutrition Leaders Network (ENLN).