Mr. Agmasie Bantie (Lecturer) | Bahir Dar University EITEX

Mr. Agmasie Bantie KASSA

Department of Fashion Engineering

E-mail: agmasie065@gmail.com/agmasie.bantie@bdu.edu.et

Work experience

20/06/2017 G.C to date:

¨ Senior Lecturer and Researcher from June /20 /2017 to date in Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology, Bahir Dar University, P.O. Box 1037, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

¨ Governmental University.

¨ My main tasks are conducting lectures, assisting lecture classes and thesis work for BSc in Fashion Design and Fashion Engineering students, supervising tutorial/laboratory sessions for BSc students, organizing and presenting seminars/conferences, doing research, involving in community service/technology transfer.

February/19/2015 - June/19/2017 :

¨ Assistant Lecturer from February /19/2015 - June/19/2017 in Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology, Bahir Dar University, P.O. Box 1037, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

¨ My main tasks are conducting tutorial classes and advising projects, organizing and supervising different Fashion Design and Fashion Engineering and related tutorial/laboratory sessions class.

February/19/2013 - February /19/2015 :

¨ Graduated Assistant from February /19/ 2013 - February /19/2015 in Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology, Bahir Dar University, P.O. Box 1037, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

¨ My main tasks are assisting, organizing, and conducting Fashion Design, Fashion Engineering, and Textile Engineering courses for undergraduate students mainly tutorials and laboratory sessions.

January/2020 - October 11/2023:

¨ Academic Programs Director at the Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology (EiTEX), Bahir Dar University.

Activities:

¨ Head of all programs and chair for the academic council (AC)

¨ Member of the academic standards and Curriculum Review Committee (ASCRC)

¨ Member of the staff promotion and recruitment committee

¨ Chairperson of the examination board

¨ Assigns academic advisors to each year of students

¨ Responsible for the allocation of the required resources for study programs

¨ Monitoring and evaluating the class handling of staff with program heads

¨ Handling of staff and students ' learning process complaints

¨ Evaluate the study programs

¨ Oversees compliance with EiTEX and BDU legislations.

¨ Update and maintain the program's database

¨ Establish research collaborations with national and international institutions

September/01/2017 – February/01/2020:

Head of Fashion Design Department

Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology (EiTEX), Bahir Dar University. www.eitex.bdu.edu.et

Activities:

¨ Planning and monitoring of the study program

¨ Allocation of required resources

¨ Assigns academic advisors to each year of students

¨ Responsible for the instructor’s course assignments in consultation with the Academic Program Director

¨ Monitors the quality of the teaching/learning process

¨ Update and maintain the Program database

¨ Handling of staff and students’ complaints

Education and Training

September 2015 - June20/2017:

¨ Master of Science in Fashion Technology, EiTEX, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

Courses taken: -

¨ Design of experiment and analytical techniques, Advanced pattern Engineering & Construction, Advances in apparel Engineering, Computer Integrated manufacturing, Managing Total Quality System, Operations Research, Product Engineering, Ergonomics & work Place Engineering, Garment Production Management, Web Enabled Product Data Management, Project Formulation, Appraisal & Mill Management, Retailing Management & Technology, International Business, Entrepreneurship, Eco-Friendly Fashion Engineering.

¨ Master’s thesis Part I and Part II on Design and Development of Multi-Functional Kid’s Bed Net to Protect from Various Insects.

¨ Master’s thesis Result is excellent

¨ Master’s degree CGPA is 3.73.

¨ Higher Diploma as a certified professional Teacher educator (HDP) in Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

September2014 - July29/2015:

BSc in TVET Garment Engineering, EiTEX, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

September 2009 - June29/2012:

Course taken: -

¨ Basic workshop practice, Basic Electrical and electronic Engineering, Applied mathematics, Textile Fibers, English for TVET professional, Engineering Drawing, Research strategies and methodology, Applied mathematics II, Engineering Mechanics, Introduction to computer and programming, Yarn & Fabric manufacturing, Fundamentals of fashion and garment design, Civic & ethical education, Competence based education and training(CBET), Curriculum and occupational standards, Fabric structure and design, Fundamentals of pattern making, Textile and Garment Testing, Cutting Technology and cutting machine, CAD in Fashion and Garment Design, Assessment evaluation of learning, Foundation and problem of didactics, School management and quality assurance, Textile and garment textile processing, Machine drawing, CAD in patter grading production modelling, Sewing technology and sewing machine(I), Clothing economics and coasting, Statistical application in the garment industry, Entrepreneurship, Sewing technology and sewing machines II, Garment finishing Technology and finishing machines, Wear and care properties of textiles and Garments, Applied Quality management, Process control and Quality Costs, Clothing Business and Management, Didactics of the Vocational Discipline, Development and Application of Learning Media, Garment Design and Assembly Project, Apparel Marketing and Merchandizing, High Performance Products and Work Study application in Garment Manufacturing, Introduction to education studies and TVET system in an international perspective, Educational psychology.

¨ BSc. thesis on the standard operating process (SOP) on Novastor Garment Company in Ethiopia

¨ Bachelor’s degree CGPA is 3.36.

¨ The Ethiopian Higher Education Leadership Programme (ETHELP) training Certificate

Training

¨ Job employability skill TOT training

¨ Strategic Leadership and Planning

¨ Employability and Job Readiness Training for Trainers

Mother tongue(s): Amharic

Understanding Reading Speaking Writing

Amharic Listening Spoken interaction, and production

C1 C1 C1 C1

English Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production

B2 C1 B2 B2 C1

Personal Skills and Competences

¨ Interpersonal communication skills

¨ Leadership skills

¨ Teamwork skills

¨ Entrepreneur skills

Professional Roles and Leadership

¨ Working as Director for Academic Programs, Director of Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology, Bahir Dar University, January 2020 - October 11/2023.

¨ Working as Head of the Fashion Design Department at the Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology, Bahir Dar University, from September 01/2017 to February 1 /2020.

¨ Member of the Academic Standards and Curriculum review committee from February 09/2020 - October 11/2023

¨ Chairperson of the Examination Board from February 09/ 2020- October 11/2023

¨ Staff recruitment, development, and Promotion committee from April 12/2022 - to October 11/2023

¨ Academic Counsel chairperson from February 09/2020 - October 11/2023

Computer skills and competencies

¨ Competent with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), SPSS, DOE, STATA, CAD

¨ Finite element software, programming, communication, experimental techniques

¨ MATLAB

¨ Adobe Photoshop

¨ Adobe Illustrator

¨ Corel Draw

¨ Auto CAD

Publications, Books or Scientific Conferences

1. Publications | Book Chapter:

¨ Agmasie Bantie Kassa (2024). Role of Cotton in Ethiopia’s Apparel Industry. In: Cotton Sector Development in Ethiopia. Springer Nature. DOI:10.1007/978-981-99-9149-5_13. This chapter explores Ethiopia’s cotton sector, its role in the national economy, and strategies for enhancing its competitiveness in the global textile market.

2. Publications| Journal Articles

¨ Agmasie Bantie Kassa (2024). Modification of Sewing Machine Foot Pedal to Hand Pedal for People with Disabilities Affecting Both Legs. Journal of Disability Studies, Vol 10, ISSN: 2454-6623. This study proposes a novel modification to traditional sewing machine pedals, enabling individuals with lower limb disabilities to operate them efficiently.

¨ Agmasie Bantie Kassa, et al. (2017). Design and Development of Multifunctional Kid’s Bed Net to Protect from Various Insects. International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJSRSET), Vol 3, Issue 6, pp. 526-530. Focuses on creating an innovative bed net that enhances children’s protection against multiple insect species.

Conference poster, Presentations, and participation

¨ Agmasie Bantie Kassa (2024). Design and Development of Multi-Functional Kid’s Bed Net to Protect from Various Insects. Presented as a poster at the 6th International Conference on Cotton, Textile, and Apparel Value Chain in Africa.

¨ Management Development program on Growth of Ready-Made Garment Sector in India on 29th January 2022.

¨ International conference on cotton, Textile and Apparel value chain in Africa at EiTEX, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, for more than seven times.

Academic Seminar

¨ Participant in the Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology, Bahir Dar University.

Academic Achievements and Awards

¨ Best teacher award on 20th of March 2022 in the Fashion Design Department, EiTEX, Bahir Dar University, for excellence in teaching and learning.

¨ Best seminar participant Award in the year 2014/2015 in EiTEX Bahir Dar University for demonstrating exceptional research presentation skills.

Community Service

¨ September 10, 2013 G.C – November 10, 2013 G.C “Enhancing Different Sewing Machine layout, Operation and Maintenance Skill of Operators/Technicians in Bahir Dar Textile Share Company” ---Certified.

¨ November 22, 2014 G.C - June 28, 2015 G.C “Enhancing Different Sewing Machine layout, Operation and Maintenance Skill of Operators/Technicians in Bahir Dar Textile Share Company” ---Certified.

¨ April 9, 2019 G.C – August 6, 2019 G.C professional short-term training on “Design, pattern making, cutting and sewing for youths from Shumabo Sub City of Bahir Dar Town” ---Certified.

¨ August 23, 2020 G.C “Training on FIT Software for class schedule management to Highland College staff” ---Certified.

¨ July 01, 2021 G.C to August 20, 2021 G.C professional short-term training on “Design, pattern making, cutting and sewing for 15 unemployed women and youths from Bahir Dar city” ---Certified.

¨ April 10, 2015 G.C to May 23, 2015 G.C “Conducting Garment Technical Testing of Different Types of Amhara Police Uniform Products for Amhara National Regional State (ANRS)”

¨ October 01, 2015 G.C to September 30, 2016 G.C “Design, pattern Making, Sample making, Cutting, quality inspection, coordinating and supervising the team during Amhara Forestay Enterprise Uniform Production” --- Certified.

¨ January 02, 2018 G.C to June 29, 2018 G.C “Construction Technique –II Laboratory Teaching Manual Development” --- Certified.

¨ August 03, 2018 G.C to December 30, 2018 G.C “Garment Construction - I Laboratory Teaching Manual Development” ---Certified.

¨ February 05, 2019 G.C to April 30, 2019 G.C “Construction Technique –I Laboratory Teaching Manual Development” --- Certified.

¨ April 16, 2019 G.C to May 24, 2019 G.C “Conducting Garment Technical Testing of Different Types of Amhara Police Uniform Products for Amhara National Regional State (ANRS)”

References

1. Addisu Ferede Tesema| PhD |Associate Professor| Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute Department of Plant and Soil Science Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA,

Email: Addisu-Ferede.Tesema@ttu.edu|addisiotex@gmail.com | M:(806)-620-8645

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/addisu-ferede-tesema

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melkie-getnet-70133788

3. Molla Tadesse |PhD| Textile Engineering| Post-doctoral Research fellow, Research Assistant @ Hochschule Hof | Textile Materials Technology, Textile Chemistry, Textile Engineering

Email: meetmolla@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/molla-t-abate-38473221