Mr. Yohannes Shuka Jara is a dedicated lecturer and researcher in the Department of Chemistry at Borana University, Ethiopia, with a strong academic and professional trajectory in physical chemistry and sustainable nanotechnology. Currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Messina, Italy, he holds an MSc in Physical Chemistry from Hawassa University and a BSc in Chemistry from Dilla University. His professional experience includes serving as Lecturer of Physical Chemistry at Borana University, Chief-in Laboratory Chemist, and Senior Lab Technical Assistant at Madda Walabu University, where he contributed significantly to research and laboratory management. His research primarily focuses on the green synthesis of nanoparticles and metal oxide semiconductors for sustainable applications, including green energy conversion, electrochemical and bio-nano sensors, catalysis design, and environmental remediation. Notable projects include biosynthesized N-Zn co-doped CuO nanoparticles for photocatalytic dye degradation, polyaniline-coated nanocomposites for enhanced microbial fuel cell efficiency, and activated carbon from Vernonia amygdalina for water purification. With 50 citations across 49 documents and an h-index of 2, Mr. Jara actively engages with the scientific community through platforms such as ORCID, ResearchGate, Scopus, and LinkedIn, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing sustainable chemistry and nanotechnology solutions.
Featured Publications
Jara, Y. S., Mohammed, E. T., & Mekiso, T. T. (2025). Biosynthesized pure CuO, N-CuO, Zn-CuO, and N-Zn-CuO nanoparticles for photocatalytic activity: Enhanced optical properties through bandgap engineering. Next Materials.
Shuka, Y. (2025). Investigation of energy efficiency in a zeolite-water adsorption solar cooling system utilizing locally sourced materials for the conservation chamber. Physical Science International Journal.
Eyoel, T., Shuka, Y., Tadesse, S., Tesfaye, T., Mengesha, M., & Mert, S. O. (2025). Green energy: Power generation improvement in microbial fuel cells using bio-synthesized polyaniline-coated Co3O4 nanocomposite. International Journal of Energy Research.
Tesfaye, T., Shuka, Y., Tadesse, S., Eyoel, T., & Mengesha, M. (2025). Improving the power production efficiency of microbial fuel cell by using biosynthesized polyaniline-coated Fe3O4 as pencil graphite anode modifier. Scientific Reports.
Jara, Y. S., Mekiso, T. T., & Washe, A. P. (2024). Highly efficient catalytic degradation of organic dyes using iron nanoparticles synthesized with Vernonia amygdalina leaf extract. Scientific Reports.
Mengesha, M., Shuka, Y., Eyoel, T., & Tesfaye, T. (2024). Novel biomaterial-derived activated carbon from Lippia adoensis (Var. Koseret) leaf for efficient organic pollutant dye removal from water solution. American Journal of Applied Chemistry, 12(2), 11.
Jara, Y. S., & Gari, A. N. (2023). The impact of land use types on soil physicochemical properties and agricultural productivity: A case of Gojera Kebele, Dinsho District, South Eastern Ethiopia. Research Square.