About Me
Introduction
Hagos Tesfay Medhin (PhD) is an Assistant Professor at the Nuclear Medicine Unit of the Department of Hematology, Oncology and Nuclear Medicine College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University. Hailing from Adwa, Tigrai, Ethiopia, he completed his PhD in Analytical Chemistry from Addis Ababa University in 2015.
Before embarking on his academic journey, Dr. Medhin contributed to community development as a painter for the Forestry office in Adwa, creating visuals to promote tree planting. His early life was rich with creative pursuits, including painting, playing music, and engaging in peer leadership.
With extensive experience in teaching, research, and administration, Dr. Hagos has served as a high school teacher, lecturer, and assistant professor. He has guided numerous M.Sc. students, PhD candidates, and Nuclear Medicine Residents. His leadership roles include College Dean, Registrar, Dean of Students (2011-2013), and Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs (2015-2016) at the College of Health Sciences. He also served as a Senior Advisor to the State Minister of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
Work
Assistant Professor
Addis Ababa University, College of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Nuclear Medicine Unit
July 2015 - Present
Skills & Expertise
Languages
Tigrigna (Mother Tongue), Amharic, English
Digital Skills
Proficient in Information processing, Communication, Content creation, Safety, and Problem solving. Includes basic and advanced computer skills, programming, and project writing.
Research Keywords
Dosimetry, Oncology, Radiation, Radiopharmaceutical, Radiation Dosimetry
Other Appointments and Contributions
- Senior Advisor to State Minister at the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (June - October 2020)
- Quality Assurance Head of Hayat Medical College (October 2020 - Feb. 2025)
- Vice Dean of Hayat Medical College (1st March 2025 - Present)
- National Focal Person for Diagnosis of Cancer working with the International Team imPACT
- Member of the Prefeasibility Study of the Nuclear Research Reactor Team
- Member of ‘Think Tank’ that advises the Tigray Region Government Bureau of Science and Technology
- Advisory council member of the Adigrat University
- Project Leader of the Haylay & Tsehay Foundation
- Board Member as Director of Operations of Ethiopia at the Daniel Foundation
- Member of the Adwa General Hospital Mobilizing Committee
- Involved in a collaboration between the National Cancer Institute in Naples, the University of Salerno, and Addis Ababa University.
Awards and Recognitions
- Best Student Dean of the Year, College of Health Science Addis Ababa University (2012)
- Certificate of recognition from the School of Medicine Addis Ababa University for the improvement of Nuclear Medicine Services in Ethiopia (2021)
- Best Teacher of the Year, Sante Medical College (2024)
- Honorary Member of the Italian Academy of History of Health Care and Arts (2025)