BEREDED GEDAMU ESHETIE (MSc.)
Lecturer | Researcher | Chemical Engineer | Passionate Author
Department of Chemical Engineering
Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia
Email: Bereded.Gedamu@bdu.edu.et
Alternative Email: goldengedamu@gmail.com
Phone: +251 918 095 973
Office: Tana Building NO. 316
Biography
Bereded Gedamu Eshetie is a Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia. He obtained his BSc in Chemical Engineering with distinction as the Faculty Gold Medalist before completing his MSc in Process Engineering. His research focuses on sustainable process engineering, biomass valorization, renewable materials, bio-based polymers, circular economy technologies, wastewater treatment, resource recovery, green manufacturing, and environmental sustainability. He has authored several peer-reviewed international journal articles and scientific book chapters. He has also served as Facility Manager and Chair Council Secretary and is the author of five research based fiction books.
Academic Qualifications
• MSc in Chemical Engineering (Process Engineering), Bahir Dar University (2018)
• BSc in Chemical Engineering, Bahir Dar University (2015), Faculty Gold Medalist
Research Interests
- Sustainable Process Engineering;
- Biomass Valorization;
- Circular Bioeconomy;
- Bio-based Materials;
- Polymer Engineering;
- Bio composites;
- Renewable Agro-waste Utilization;
- Wastewater Treatment;
- Resource Recovery;
- Green Chemical Engineering;
- Process Design and Optimization;
- Environmental Sustainability.
Professional Experience
Lecturer, Bahir Dar University (2018–Present)
• Teaching undergraduate Chemical Engineering courses
• Supervising undergraduate research projects
• Conducting research in sustainable materials engineering
• Laboratory instruction and management
• Curriculum development
• Student advising
Assistant Lecturer, Bahir Dar University (2015–2018)
• Tutorial classes
• Research assistance
• Student mentoring
Academic Leadership
• Facility Manager, Faculty of Chemical and Food Engineering (2018–2020)
• Chair Council Secretary, Department of Chemical and Biotechnology Engineering (2021–2025)
Core Expertise
- Sustainable Materials Development; Process Engineering;
- Biopolymer Synthesis; Biocomposite Manufacturing;
- Biofilm Technology; Biomass Utilization; Experimental Design;
- Chemical Process Optimization; Waste Valorization
Technical Skills
MATLAB; COMSOL Multiphysics; ANSYS; CFD; SPSS; Process Simulation; Process Design; Statistical Analysis.
Selected Publications
• Synthesis and Characterization of Bio-Based Eco-Friendly Biofilm Composites Reinforced with Waste Eggshell Powder (2025)
• Synthesis and Characterization of Eco-Friendly Bio-Based Adhesives from Renewable Agro-Waste Starch (2025)
• Comprehensive Evaluation and Characterization of Antimicrobial Packaging Film (2024)
• Evaluation of Sustainable Composite Materials Using Eggshell
• Formulation and Experimental Evaluation of Antidandruff Shampoo from Herbal Extracts
Honors and Awards
- Faculty Gold Medal Award for Outstanding Academic Performance
- Author of Five Research-Based Scientific Fiction Books
- Academic Awards at Bahir Dar University
Courses Taught
Mechanical Unit Operations, Process Control and Dynamics, Transport Phenomena, Introduction to Biochemical Engineering
Languages
English (Professional); Amharic (Native)