ABRHA MENGSTU LEYU
Barcelona
Summary
Industrial chemist with over three years of experience as a food and beverage analyst in an ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited laboratory. Skilled in analytical chemistry, method validation, traceability of measurements, and operating advanced instrumentation, including HPLC, MP-AES, UV-Vis, and FTIR. Currently completing an Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Chemical Innovation and Regulation, I am developing advanced skills in chemical safety, sustainability, risk assessment, and green materials. Skilled in research, method development, and technical reporting. Seeking roles in R&D, lab analysis, quality control, product development, chemical regulation, or environmental technologies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Food and Beverage Analyst
Ethiopian Conformity Assessment Enterprise
Addis Ababa
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Perform analyses using sophisticated instruments such as UV-VIS, bomb calorimeter, MP-AES, and HPLC, requiring authorization and advanced technical expertise.
- Calibrate laboratory equipment and instruments according to standards, manuals, and work instructions.
- Supervise and train new laboratory staff on test methods, instrument operation, and quality management systems.
- Participate in proficiency testing and inter-laboratory comparisons to ensure the accuracy and reliability of results.
- Maintain traceability of measurements, and ensure compliance with laboratory quality standards.
- Conduct method validation, estimate measurement uncertainties, and modify test methods as necessary.
- Identify and implement environmental controls to ensure that sampling and analysis are not compromised, and maintain the integrity of results.
Education
Master of Science - Chemical Innovation And Regulation
University of Algarev, University of Bologna, UB
Portugal, Italy, Spain09-2026
MSc. In Industrial Chemistry -
Addis Ababa Science and Technology University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia09.2022
BSc. In Industrial Chemistry -
Addis Ababa Science And Technology University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia06.2019
Skills
- Operating analytical instruments
- Sample preparation and standardization
- Laboratory analysis
- Quality management
- Method validation
- Instrument calibration
- Regulatory compliance
- Environmental monitoring
- Data interpretation
- Measurement uncertainty estimation
- Good command of Microsoft Office tools
- Origin
- ChemDraw
References
Getachew Adam Workneh, PhD, Assoc. Prof. of Physical Chemistry, Research Directorate Director, Department of Industrial Chemistry, College of Applied Science, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU), P.O.Box 16417, Ethiopia, +251 911162496, getachew.adam@aastu.edu.et, getachew.adam@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2863-1379
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 06/15/98
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Ethiopia
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/abrha-mengstu
Publications
- Health-Promoting Benefits, Value-Added Products, and Other Uses of Banana, Mengstu, A., Bachheti, A., Abate L., Bachheti, R.K., Husen, A., In: Husen, A., Bachheti, R.K., Bachheti, A. (eds) Non-Timber Forest Products. Springer, Cham., https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-73077-2_15
- Medicinal Plant-Based Flavonoid-Mediated Nanoparticles Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications, Mengstu, A., Esubalew, S., Abate, L., Husen, R. K. B. A., & Bachheti, A., In Secondary Metabolites from Medicinal Plants (pp. 35-52). CRC Press.
- Green Synthesis of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Using Invasive Alien Plant Parthenium hysterophorus and Their Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities, Leyu, A. M., Debebe, S. E., Bachheti, A., Rawat, Y. S., & Bachheti, R. K., Sustainability, 15(12), 9456., https://doi.org/10.3390/su15129456
Courses
Estimation of Measurement Uncertainty in Chemical Analysis, Tartu, Estonia based online course, 03/21/23 to 05/04/23, A-Excellent assessment result
Honours And Awards
- Tuition free scholarship to pursue a Master’s degree in Industrial Chemistry, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, 06/01/19
- Certificate of recognition for serving as student union Committee member, 32th regular conference of Ethiopian higher education student union council, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Amharic
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tigrigna
Native
Native
Certification
Fundamental of Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Safety and its
Measures and Familiarization of Laboratory Equipment’s and Utilization, Ethiopian Conformity Assessment Enterprise, 2021
Measures and Familiarization of Laboratory Equipment’s and Utilization, Ethiopian Conformity Assessment Enterprise, 2021
Timeline
Food and Beverage Analyst
Ethiopian Conformity Assessment Enterprise
03.2021 - 09.2024
Master of Science - Chemical Innovation And Regulation
University of Algarev, University of Bologna, UB
MSc. In Industrial Chemistry -
Addis Ababa Science and Technology University
BSc. In Industrial Chemistry -
Addis Ababa Science And Technology University