
Moges Abebe, Ph.D., MDiv
- Associate Professor of BiologyDepartment of Biological and Physical Sciences
Contact Info:
- mabebe@st-aug.edu
- 919.516.4152
- Penick Hall Room 204
Educational Background
B.S. – Chemistry, 1974
Coppin State University
M.Div. – Master in Divinity, 1996
Southeastern Baptist Seminary
Ph.D. – Physical Chemistry, 1979
Howard University
Post Doc. – Postdoctoral Fellowship, 1983
Georgetown University
Area(s) of Research
- High Pressure and High Temperature Chemistry
- Fiber Optics
- Patent issued under the following title: “Fabrication of Polarization Preserving Fiber Optic couplers.”
Certification(s)
Ordained Minister
Publication(s)
Introducing Chemistry Students to Experiments Using the Antimicrobial Herbal Garden Cress Seeds. Moges Abebe, Biomed J Sci & Tech Re. V 50, Issue 5, June 7, 2023.
Content Comparison of Organic and Conventional Celery. Moges Abebe & Bisrat Hailemeskel. Educational-Research-Applications. (ISSN: 2575-7032) 31 May, 2021
Universal Gas Constant of Volatile Liquids. Moges Abebe and Bisrat Hailemeske. Archives of Natural and Medicinal Chemistry (ISSN: 2577-0195) 12 January, 2021
Molecular Weight Determination of Volatile Liquids Using Tea Kettle Apparatus. Moges Abebe. Archives of Natural and Medicinal Chemistry (ISSN: 2577-0195) 30 December, 2020
Teaching Students Synthesizing Molecules Mimicking an Existing Drug against Covid-19, Moges Abebe1*, Lashan Eloise Knowles, Bisrat Hailemeskel, Educational Research Applications (ISSN: 2575-7032) 06 June, 2020
Implementation of Virtual Laboratory Platform to Study Human Buffer Solutions in the Era of COVID-19, Moges Abebe, Peter Musenge, Nathan A. Benjamin, Bisrat Hailemeskel.: Educational Research Applications (ISSN: 2575-7032), 04 July, 2020
The Repercussions of Self-Medication in Africa and Best Practices for Developing Nations, Linda I. Ogwuazor, Bisrat Hailemeskel, and Moges Abebe, Educational Research Applications (ISSN: 2575-7032), 15 May, 2020
Perceived Benefits of Student-Led Tutorial Program on Success in a Pharmacy School, Madison Taylor, Bisrat Hailemeskel, M. Brooks, S. Sledge, R. Wint1, S. Debreux, J. Norman, M. Akinyemi, Raniya Ali AlMatari and Moges Abebe, Educational Research Applications (ISSN: 2575-7032) 15 May, 2020
Benefit of Taking the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) as a Factor for Success as a First Year Pharmacy School, Samuel Saryee, Bisrat Hailemeskel, Kalkidan Fana, Abishe Djini, Rediet Shewakena, Bereket Mahari, Abel Demissea; An Le, Semhar Gebrenegus, Raniya Ali Al-Matari and Moges Abebe
The Impact of Student Academic Advising on the Successful Matriculation throughout the Doctor of Pharmacy Program, Nneka Okafor, Bisrat Hailemeskel, Mesay Abomsa, Hana Mekonnen, Lillian Onokala, Jennifer Obi, Eyob Lulie, Raniya Ali Al-Matari and Moges Abebe, Educational Research Applications (ISSN: 2575-7032) 19 May, 2020
Coupling Model for Fused Fiber Couplers with Parabolic Taper Shape. Burns, William K., Abebe, M., Applied Optics, V26, p4190-2, 1987.
Pressure Tolerant Single-mode Fiber Coupler, Villarruel, C. A., Abebe, M., Dandrige, A., Applied Optics, V26, p1824-6, May 1987.
Burns, W. K.; Abebe, M.; Villarruel, C. A. Parabolic Model for Shape of Fiber Taper. Applied Optics V24, p2753-5, September 1, 1985.
All-fiber Gyroscope with Polarization-Holding Fiber, Burns, W. K, Moeller, R. P.; Villarruel, C. A.; Abebe, M. Opt. Lett. (USA) Vol.9, No.12, 570-2, Dec. 1984.
In-line Birefrigence Fiber Polarizer, Villarruel, C. A.; Abebe, M.; Burns, W. K.; Moeller, R. P., Conference on Optical Fiber Communication. Digest of Technical papers, 14-15, Jan. 1984.
Fiber-Optic Gyroscope with Polarization-Holding Fiber, Burns, W. K.; Moeller, R. P.; Villarruel, C. A.; Abebe, M.; Opt. Lett. (USA) Vol. 8, No. 10, 540-2, Dec. 1983.
Birefringent Correction for Single-Mode Fiber Couplers; Villarruel, C. A.; Abebe, M.; Burns, W. K., Opt. Lett. (USA), Vol. 7, No.12, 626-8, Dec. 1982.
Polarization Preserving Single-Mode-Fiber Couple, Villarruel, C. A.; Abebe, M.; Burns, W. K.; Electron. Lett. (GB) Vol. 19, No. 1, 17-18, Jan., 1983.
Raman and X-Ray Investigated of Ice VIII to 36.0 GPA, Walrafen, G.E.; Abebe, M.; Mauer, F. A. Block, S.; Piermarini, G. J.; Munro, R.; J. Chem. Phys. (USA), Vol. 77, No.4, 2166-74, 15 Aug. 1982.
Apparatus for Adapting a High-Pressure Light Scattering Cell to Density Measurement. Abebe, M.; Schoen, P. E., J. Appl. Phys. (USA), Vol.53, No. 4, 3297-8, April 1982.
Raman Studies of Ice VI Using a Diamond Anvil Cell, Abebe, M.; Walrafen, G. E.; J. Chem. Phys. (USA), Vol. 71, No. 10, 4167-9, 15 Nov. 1979.
Raman Studies of The Bending And Liberational Bands form Water and Ice VI to 12 K Bar at 32 Degrees C., Walrafen, G. E.; Abebe, M.; J. Chem. Phys. (USA), Vol. 68, No. 10, 4694-5. 15 May 1978.
Online Publication(s)
- The HillTop, “Students Design Ethiopian Orphanage,” Howard, J; April 1990.
- The News and Observer, “ Professor Reaches out to Orphans,” Bellamy, L; August 1991.
- The News and Observer, “ St. Aug’s Professor Helps Make Difference for Ethiopian Orphans,” Bellamy, L. September 1992.
- Caring for the Children, “ Taking Up The Challenge. One Man’s Dream Becomes A Aeality,” Williams, D. Vol. 1, Issue 1 Spring 1992.
- The Pen, “ Henderson Gets Accepted to Three Summer Programs, “ Kennedy, N., May 1996.
- Outlook, “ I Wanted To Do Something,” Paris, S., Summer 1992.
- The Triangle Tribune “Hallelujah! Soup kitchen celebrates…” January 14, 2010 Wilsontimes 174
News Paper Articles Written About Moges Abebe
- Dean’s Office Updates. Leadership beyond Howard. Volume 8 Issue 22 Newsletter Howard University, June 15, 2020.
- The Triangle Tribune “Hallelujah! Soup kitchen celebrates…” January 14, 2010 Wilsontimes 174
- The HillTop, “Students Design Ethiopian Orphanage,” Howard, J; April 1990.
- The News and Observer, “Professor Reachesout to Orphans,” Bellamy, L; August 1991.
- The News and Observer, “St. Aug’s Professor Helps Make Difference for Ethiopian Orphans,” Bellamy, L. September 1992.
- Caring for the Children, “Taking Up the Challenge. One Man’s Dream Becomes A Aeality,” Williams, D. 1, Issue 1 Spring 1992.
- The Pen, “Henderson Gets Accepted to Three Summer Programs, “ Kennedy, N., May 1996.
- Outlook, “I Wanted To Do Something,” Paris, S., Summer 1992.
SAU Organizations
STEM Club
Community Involvement
Hallelujah Soup Kitchen (Cofounder, manager)
International Christian Church (Pastor)
Favorite Quote
To be more effective I need to periodically sharpen my axe