Mr. Bantamlak Birlie (Lecturer)

Department: Textile Engineering

Phone: +251918560246/+251931502287       

Email: bantamlakbirlie@gmail.com

Work Experience

¨ 2022 – Current: Lecturer at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology, Bahir Dar University.

Engineering lecturers are subject professors, teachers who teach students who have acquired knowledge in a specialized field of study. I collaborate with university research and teaching assistants to prepare lectures and exams, lead laboratory practices, grade papers and exams, and conduct review and feedback sessions for students. Additionally, I conduct research in my area of expertise and publish my findings.

¨ 2021 – 2022: Lecturer at Wolkite University College of Engineering and Technology, Wolkite, Ethiopia.

Delivering courses and advising the bachelor’s degree Textile Engineering students during their internship period and in their final thesis. Conduct academic research in my area of expertise, publish findings. Doing community service to serve the community.

¨ 2018 – 2019: Assistant lecturer at Wolkite University College of Engineering and Technology, Wolkite, Ethiopia.

¨ 2017 –  2018: Assistant lecturer at Aksum University, College of Engineering and Technology, Aksum, Ethiopia.

Education and Training

¨ 2022 - 2023: Higher Diploma program (HDP), Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

¨ 2019 –  2021: Masters of Science in Textile Manufacturing from Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

¨ 2012 – 2017: Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering from Bahir Dar University.

Personal Skills

¨ Mother tongue: Amharic

¨ Other language: English: Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.

Communication skills 

I have excellent communication skills with colleagues and students, which I gained during my stay at the university as a peer leader as an assistant lecturer, and a lecturer.

I have good communication skills gained through my experience in education quality assurance.

Organisational/managerial skills

I am a smart worker, a quick learner, dedicated to bringing changes, and able to handle complex and hard-working conditions.

Publications

¨ Textile Effluent Treatment Methods and Eco-friendly Resolution of Textile Wastewater. Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering (ELSEVIER) ,Volume 6, December 2022, 100230, https://doi.org/10.1016/j .cscee.202 2.10023

¨ Investigation of Yarn Quality in Ring Yarn by Modifying Bottom Apron/Nose Bar with Perforations and Air-Suction. American Journal of Applied Scientific Research. Vol. 7, No. 3, 2021, pp. 56-76. Doi: 10.11648/. ajasr. 20210703.14

On-going researches

¨ Application of flame-retardant finish on textiles used in churches and museums for the safety of cultural heritage.

¨ Extraction and Characterization of Bast Fiber from Xanthium Oriental plant 

Projects

¨ Design and development of mini carding machine for small scale spinners

¨ Formulation of optimum size recipe for different yarn count

Honours and awards

¨ Bahir Dar University, Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology 

¨ During my stay at Bahir Dar University, I am awarded financial and certificate awards by scoring 4.0 points in Modular curriculum in a Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering from Bahir Dar University, Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology

References

1. Tamrat Tesfaye (Ph.D): Associate Professor Scientific Director of EiTEX, Bahir Dar University Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

Email: tamrat_tsfy@yahoo.com     

Phone: (+251) 985416642

2. Adane Haile (Associate Professor): Dean of Textile Faculty.

Email: adaneh77@gmail.com        

Phone: (+251) 936343489

3. Molla Tadesse (Ph.D): Assistant Professor, EiTEX Bahir Dar University.

Email:mollat2008@gmail.com 

Phone: +251 913 217272

4. Dr. Ing Getnet Belay (Ph.D): Assistant Professor, Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology, Bahir Dar University.

Email: getbeltes@gmail.com   

 Phone: (+251) 918766962

5. Zerihun Getahun (Ph.D): Associate professor of Material Science

Email: getahun@bdu.edu.et / Workzer2005@gmail.com