List of Ethiopian scientists

The following are notable Ethiopian scientists and engineers:

• Rediet Abebe (b. 1991), Ethiopian computer scientist and Junior Fellow at the Harvard Society of Fellows.
• Berhane Asfawa (b. 1954), Ethiopian paleontologist.
• Mulugeta Bekele (b. 1947), Professor of Physics at Addis Ababa University.
• Gebisa Ejeta (b. 1950), Ethiopian plant breeder and geneticist who won the 2009 World Food Prize.
• Jelani Nelson (b. 1984), Ethiopian American professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of California.
• Tewolde Berhan Gebre Egziabher (b. 1940), Ethiopian environmental scientist and the General Manager of the Environmental Protection Authority of Ethiopia. He was awarded the 2000 Right Livelihood Award and 2006 Champions of the Earth.
• Timnit Gebru (b. 1982/1983), Ethiopian-Eritrean-American computer scientist and former co-lead of the Google Ethical Artificial Intelligence Team.
• Sossina M. Haile (b. 1966), professor of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology.
• Aklilu Lemma (1934-1997), Ethiopian physician and was co-awarded the 1989 Right Livelihood Award.
• Dessalegn Rahmato (b. 1940), Ethiopian sociologist and was awarded the 1998 Prince Claus Award.
• Giday WoldeGabriela (b. 1955), Ethiopian geologist.
• Legesse Wolde-Yohannes, Ethiopian horticultural scientist and was co-awarded the 1989 Right Livelihood Award.
• Melaku Worede (b. 1936), Ethiopian horticultural scientist and was co-awarded the 1989 Right Livelihood Award.