Dr. Fekede Tuli Gemeda is a passionate educator, researcher and trainer with over 20 years of experience. He has occupied leadership roles at several higher education institutions and currently serves as the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instructional Sciences at Kotebe University of Education.
His dedication to professional development is evident in his international experiences. He spent a year as a visiting researcher at the Finnish Institute of Educational Research, and attended the Advanced Masters course in Special and Inclusive Education at Oslo University, Norway. Actively bridging cultures and educational practices, Dr. Gemeda participated in the Erasmus+ Teacher Mobility scheme at Obuda University, Hungary, where he shared his expertise, learned innovative teaching methods, and fostered connections with colleagues.
Dr. Gemeda’s research focuses on teacher education, pedagogy, action research, professional learning, and education reform. His work has been published in local and international journals, and he has disseminated his research at conferences nationally and globally. Taking part in national and international educational initiatives, he served as a lead researcher in the development of the Ethiopian Education Roadmap (2018-2030). He was a consultant for the Education Development Trust, providing technical support for the “Community Attendant Team” project aimed at re-engaging learners in primary schools. He also spearheaded the development of the successful transformation roadmap of Kotebe University of Education.
Dr. Gemeda holds a Bachelor of Education from Kotebe College of Teacher Education, a Master’s degree from Addis Ababa University, and received a PhD in Education from Roma Tre University, Italy.
