Bahir Dar University | Ethiopia
Dr. Dawit Dibekulu Alem is an Assistant Professor of English Literature at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, with a strong academic background including a PhD in Literature from Bahir Dar University, an MA in TEFL from Debre Markos University, and a BA in English Language and Literature from Woldia University. His research productivity is reflected in an estimated h-index of 1, over 4 published documents, and 1 citations, demonstrating his growing influence in applied linguistics and literary studies. He previously served at Mekdela Amba University as Assistant Professor, Research and Community Service Coordinator, Industry Linkage Director, and ELIC Coordinator. His research interests include language assessment, literature and comparative literature, psychoanalysis, cultural studies, CALL, language-learning strategies, curriculum design, educational psychology, and material development. Dr. Dawit is an active reviewer for international journals such as PLOS ONE, the International Journal of Psychology and Counselling, IJLLT, AERJ, and several others. He has published widely in reputable journals and presented multiple papers at national and international conferences. His academic journey is marked by excellence in teaching, research, mentorship, and professional service, and he continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of English studies in Ethiopia and beyond.
Featured Publications
Artificial Intelligence in African Higher Education: Uses, Misuses, and Ethical Dilemmas. Ayenew, G., Dibekulu, D., & Menberu, A. W. (2025). Artificial intelligence in African higher education: Uses, misuses, and ethical dilemmas. Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
Adolescents’ Social Media Usage and Their Premarital Sexual Attitude in Bole Sub City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Quantitative Exploration. Weldesenbet, S. A., Dibekulu, D., & Addis, A. (2025). Adolescents’ social media usage and their premarital sexual attitude in Bole Sub City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A quantitative exploration. Sexuality & Culture. Advance online publication.
Exploring Ambivalence: A Psychoanalytic Analysis of Emotional Complexity in Selected Amharic Novels. Dibekulu, D., Surineni, K., Dagnew, T., & G/Meskel, T. (2025). Exploring ambivalence: A psychoanalytic analysis of emotional complexity in selected Amharic novels.
Female Beauty as a Symbol of the Nation in Selected Ethiopian Novels in English: An Intertextual Study. Guadu, A., & Dibekulu, D. (2025). Female beauty as a symbol of the nation in selected Ethiopian novels in English: An intertextual study. Forum for Linguistic Studies.
Mourning in Selected Contemporary Amharic Novel: A Meta-Psychological Perspective. Dibekulu, D., Dagnew, T., & G. Meskel, T. (2024). Mourning in selected contemporary Amharic novel: A meta-psychological perspective. European Journal of Trauma and Dissociation,