Has taught courses in research methods, social psychology, group and organizational dynamics, program evaluation, human rights, gender and peace, etc. Founding member of the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences; winner of various awards including the Fulbright New Century Scholar and MOE Distinguished Teacher Award (2011);Resident Vice President and President of OSSREA(2006-2014), President of Ethiopian Psychologists Association(1997-2000), President of the Ethiopian Educational Researchers Association (1995-2006). Served as consultant on various social and educational issues (for MOLSA, MOE, UNICEF and others).