Derseh, Habtamu Biyazen (Dr)

Habtamu Biyazen Derseh

Position: Lecturer
Discipline: Biological Sciences
Phone: 03 8780 5763
Email: h.derseh@federation.edu.au

Research interests

  • Pulmonary fibrosis
  • Lung injury
  • Large animal models
  • Sheep pneumonia

Short biography

Dr Derseh completed his PhD in Veterinary Science at the University of Melbourne in 2021 and subsequently joined Federation University Australia as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. His research centres on translational respiratory medicine, with a focus on pulmonary fibrosis, lung injury, and pneumonia in sheep. By combining large animal (sheep) models with advanced molecular biology techniques, Dr Derseh investigates disease mechanisms and evaluates novel therapeutic strategies in collaboration with both academic and industry partners.

In addition to his research, Dr Derseh contributes significantly to teaching within the Bachelor of Science and Veterinary Bioscience programs and currently serves as Course Coordinator for the Bachelor of Science.

Qualifications

  • 2021 - PhD Veterinary Science - The University of Melbourne
  • 2016 - Masters of Comparative Vertebrate Morphology - University of Antwerp
  • 2012 - DVM, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Addis Ababa University

Teaching areas

  • SCBIO1001 Principles of Biology
  • SCBIO1020 Systems Biology
  • SCBCH2001 Biochemistry
  • SCVET2001 Animal Management and Disease
  • SCVET3001 Case Studies in Animal Management
  • SCMOL2001 Biotechnology Laboratory Techniques

Extended research profile