Segenet Kelemu
- January 10, 2024
- Botanist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Segenet Kelemu |
| Occupation | Botanist |
| Date Of Birth | May 20, 1957(1957-05-20) |
| Age | 67 |
| Birthplace | Finote Selam |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Birth City | Amhara Region |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Segenet Kelemu Biography
| Name | Segenet Kelemu |
| Birthday | May 20 |
| Birth Year | 1957 |
| Place Of Birth | Finote Selam |
| Home Town | Amhara Region |
| Birth Country | Ethiopia |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
Segenet Kelemu is one of the most popular and richest Botanist who was born on May 20, 1957 in Finote Selam, Amhara Region, Ethiopia.
Segenet Kelemu ((1957-05-20 ) May 20, 1957) is an Ethiopian scientist, noted for her research as a molecular plant pathologist, and outstanding scientific leadership. For close to three decades, Kelemu and her team’s research has contributed to addressing agricultural constraints in Africa, Asia, Latin America and North America.
In 1974, Dr Kelemu became the first woman from her region to join Addis Ababa University—where she was one of five girls in a class of 200—graduating, on top of her class, with a Bachelor’s degree in 1979. She then proceeded to Montana State University USA, where she earned an MSc in plant pathology and genetics in 1985, before joining Kansas State University, for a PhD in molecular biology and plant pathology in 1989. Her PhD thesis was titled Molecular cloning and characterization of an avirulence gene from Xanthomonas campestris pv. oryzae. Kelemu undertook postdoctoral research on the molecular determinants of pathogenesis at Cornell University from 1989 to 1992.
Segenet Kelemu Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Botanist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Segenet Kelemu is one of the richest Botanist from Ethiopia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Segenet Kelemu 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Segenet Kelemu was born in the Ethiopian town of Finote Selam in 1957. Her parents sent their daughters to school, where Dr Kelemu, though exuberant; prone to challenging and contradicting teachers, demonstrated self- determination and, above all, academic prowess. She was fortunate to have teachers who recognized and nurtured her potential.
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In January 2018, Kelemu was singled out by philanthropist Bill Gates as one of five “heroes [whose] lives inspire me”.
Facts & Trivia
Gil Ranked on the list of most popular Botanist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ethiopia. Segenet Kelemu celebrates birthday on May 20 of every year.
Who is Segenet Kelemu?
Segenet Kelemu is the Director General of the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) Nairobi, Kenya. She is the fourth Chief Executive Officer, and the first woman to lead icipe.
What did Segenet Kelemu discover?
Her research focused on elucidation of molecular determinants of host-pathogen interactions, development of novel plant disease control strategies including genetic engineering, biopesticides, pathogen population genetics and dynamics, endophytic microbes and their role in plant development.