Kindineh Sisay Melaku is a Lecturer and Researcher at Haramaya University, Ethiopia, with a strong focus on agricultural economics, climate adaptation, and sustainable development.He holds an MSc in Agricultural and Applied Economics, earned through a joint program between Haramaya University and the University of Pretoria, and a BSc in Agribusiness and Value Chain Management, both completed with very great distinction. He has taught several courses for Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness students, and supervised several undergraduate researches. He also managed to publish several articles in articulated peer-reviewed journals, including those published by well-known brand publishers such as
Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, and Wiley.

His research encompasses impact evaluation, productivity, climate change adaptation and resilience, sustainability, agricultural policy, food and nutrition security, natural resource valuation, and sustainable agricultural practices, utilizing advanced econometric modelling techniques. As a principal investigator in multiple projects, Kindineh has led impactful studies addressing productivity, climate adaptation, and food security challenges in Ethiopia. His findings have been widely disseminated through publications in high-ranking international journals and presentations at global conferences.

A dedicated mentor and educator, Kindineh is passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration and bridging the gap between research and policy to address pressing global challenges. His work continues to contribute to sustainable development and resilience-building initiatives across Africa.