Equar Gebre Assefa, PhD
Assistant Professor of Chemical and Process Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering
- Email:Equar.Gebre@bdu.edu.et or enqugeb@gmail.com
- Office: Block 20, Room 152, poly Campus
- Profiles:https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=OtV7On8AAAAJ&hl=en
Biography/Profile Summary
Dr. Equar Gebre Assefa is a materials researcher and educator dedicated to the advancement of sustainable, bio-degradable polymer technologies. Leveraging deep expertise in biopolymer synthesis and advanced characterization, his research notably utilizes agricultural by-products to engineer high-performance, eco-friendly materials. A seasoned university instructor, he combine high-level independent research capabilities with a strong track record in curriculum development, student assessment, and academic networking.
Educational Background
- PhD in Chemical Engineering – Addis Ababa University
Specialization: Process Engineering
- MSc in Process Engineering – Addis Ababa University
- BSc in Chemical Engineering – Bahir Dar University
Core Expertise & Research Interests
- Biopolymers & Compositesdevelopment
- Agricultural waste Valorization
- Materials synthesis and Characterization
Key Publications & Projects
- Assefa, E. G., Kiflie, Z., Demsash, H. D., & Habtu, N. G. (2024). Effect of teff straw (Eragrostis tef) based microcrystalline cellulose on enhancement of thermo-mechanical and microstructural properties of PVA bio-degradable polymers. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 15(10), 5919-5930.
- Assefa, E. G., Kiflie, Z., & Demsash, H. D. (2023). Transition metal salt assisted dilute acid hydrolysis for synthesis of microcrystalline cellulose from Teff Straw. Cellulose, 30(10), 6289-6301.
- Assefa, E. G., Kiflie, Z., & Demsash, H. D. (2023). Valorization of abundantly available Ethiopian teff (Eragrostis tef) straw for the isolation of cellulose fibrils by alkaline hydrogen peroxide treatment method. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 31(3), 900-912.
Teaching & Academic Duties
- Undergraduate Courses: Transport Phenomena (ChEg3102), Process Dynamics and Control (ChEg4121), Numerical and computational Methods (ChEg3061),andChemical Engineering Drawing (ChEng2085)
Institutional Roles: Research, teaching, academic/ Administrative responsibilities, participation in community engagement, MSc student advising.