Birhan Kassa is a PhD student in Animal Breeding and Genetics and currently serves as a graduate research fellow at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). He holds a Master’s degree in Animal Genetics and Breeding and has several years of experience in livestock research, with a strong focus on indigenous chicken improvement programs in Ethiopia. His research interests include genetic evaluation, selective breeding, and the sustainable utilization of local animal genetic resources. He has contributed to multiple scientific studies aimed at enhancing productivity and resilience in smallholder poultry systems.