Dr. Girum Tareke Zewude is an Assistant Professor, Researcher, and Editorial Leader dedicated to leveraging Positive Psychology, Artificial Intelligence, and Educational Technology to advance mental health and educational equity. With over 15 years in higher education across East Africa and Europe, his work bridges human flourishing and digital innovation—focusing on emotional intelligence, mindfulness, PERMA-H, resilience, and digital literacy. He earned his B.Ed. in Psychology and MA in Developmental Psychology from Addis Ababa University, and his Ph.D. in Educational Sciences (Positive Psychology) from the University of Szeged, Hungary. At Wollo University, he has served as TDP Coordinator and currently leads as Research, Community Service, and Postgraduate Program Coordinator. A prolific scholar, Dr. Girum has published 29+ peer-reviewed articles, 9 book chapters, and presented at 11 international conferences. He contributes to global publishing as an Editorial Board Member for Acta Psychologica (Elsevier), Section Editor for PLOS Digital Health, Associate Editor for Frontiers in Education and Frontiers in Psychology, and reviewer for 40+ journals with 150+ reviews completed. Aspiring to establish a Center for Positive Psychology and Educational Innovation in Ethiopia, Dr. Girum aims to merge technology with psychological well-being to empower educators and communities—ensuring knowledge directly serves humanity and fosters resilience.
Wollo University
Dessie, Ethiopia
Psychology
Stipendium Hangaricum Scholarship
University of Szeged
University Lecturer
Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
11 Sep 2014 - 30 Nov 2026
Senior Scientist or Principal Investigator
Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
01 Apr 2025 - 01 Aug 2025