PERSONAL INFORMATION

EDUCATION:

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Design), 2009, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia

Thesis: “Function-Based Computer-Aided Conceptual Design Support Tool”

M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Design), 2004, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

Thesis: “Lateral Vibration of Rotating Cantilever Blade Modeled as Beam”

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, 2001, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

FYP Title: “Design of Construction Elevator using ALGOR Software”

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Ethiopia [2019 - Present]

College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Department

Position:

Associate Professor January 2019 – Present

President July 2019 - Present

• Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia [6 years]

Mechanical Engineering Department & Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETaL)

Positions:

Senior Lecturer 2013 – 2018

Student-Centred Learning Trainer (Instructor) 2016 - 2018

Cluster Leader – Enabling Learning (CETaL) 2017 - 2018

Training offered to Academic Staff:

1. Effective Implementation on Student-Centered Learning Techniques: Engaging Students through Active Learning.

• Module 1: Introduction to active learning.

• Module 2: Informal cooperative learning structures.

• Module 3: Supporting students learning.

• Module 4: Design of effective learning environment.

• Module 5: Planning an aligned learning environment using active learning.

2. Effective Educational Delivery Workshop (for new staff).

• Effective Teaching and Classroom Management.

• Towards 21^st Century Teaching and Learning

• Preparation of Examination Questions for OBE

• Course Portfolio and Lesson Plan for Student-centred Learning Approach

3. Use of WebClicker to promote active learning.

4. Interactive lesson preparation for Flipped Classroom.

5. E-Learning and using technology

6. Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning

7. Blended Learning and Flipped Classroom for 21^st Century Classroom.

• Curtin University Sarawak Malaysia [ 3 years]

Mechanical Engineering Department, School of Engineering and Science

Positions:

Head of Department January 2011-January 2013

Senior Lecturer August 2011-January 2013

Lecturer January 2010-July 2011

Notable Achievements as Head of Department

1. Prepared self-assessment report (SAR), presented and secured a 5-year accreditation from Engineers Australia.

2. Prepared SAR, presented and secured a 2-year accreditation from Engineering Accreditation Counsel Malaysia.

3. 45% student population growth within the department during my tenure.

4. Developed an assessment tool to measure the program outcome attainment for outcome-based education with continuous quality improvement.

• Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia [3 1/2 years]

Mechanical Engineering Department

Graduate Assistant (while doing my PhD) 2006 – 2009

• Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia [6 years]

Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Technology

Positions:

Lecturer 2004 – 2006

Assistant Lecturer 2001 – 2004

RESEARCH INTEREST

My research interest includes :

• Engineering design and design process, design methodologies

• Optimal Design, Topology optimization

• Artificial Intelligence in design

• Computer support tool development for design process

• Finite element methods

• Applied Mechanics

• Renewable Energy

• Student-centered learning, teaching methodologies, engineering education

I am a certified trainer for Engineering Education, Program Accreditation, Student-Centered Learning, Technology Enhanced Learning.

My Hobbies

Gardening

During my free time, I like gardening. With the limited space I have in my residence, I tried to grow few cili, mango, maize, beans and some flowers.