Dr. Abebe received his BSc and MSc degrees in Biology fromAddis Ababa University, Ethiopia. After graduation he joined Bahir Dar Teachers College, Ethiopia, and taught there for 7 years. Then he received MSc and PhD degrees from Ghent University, Belgium and returned to Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, to teach for three more years. Following that Dr. Abebe expanded the scope of his research by joining Ghent University, Belgium; Edinburgh University, UK; and University of New Hampshire, USA. Dr. Abebe has also received additional trainings from the United Nations University, Belgium, and Kassel University, Germany, on Biological Diversity and Curriculum Design and Research Management, respectively. He has served in various administrative capacities including Research and Publications Officer and Editor-in-Chief of the Bulletin at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia.

Dr. Abebe is an organismal biologist with extensive experience in nematode biology (nematology) with special focus on aquatic habitats. Dr. Abebe has served in various capacities at various universities including as the Department Chair and Research and Publications Officer. He currently serves as an editorial board member and section editor for four professional, scientific journals including Nematoda. Dr. Abebe takes training of undergraduate students through research very seriously and welcomes inquiries from students about research opportunities in his lab.