Professional experience

Major accomplishments

Assistant Professors,  Bahir Dar institute of Technology,

• Teach advanced courses in renewable energysystems, energy modeling, and sustainable energy technologies.

16,04,21- to date

• Supervise MSc and co-supervise PhD candidates, overseeing 8 successfully completed theses.
• Conduct and leadingcutting-edge research in renewable energy modeling, design, and optimization with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
• Organizing international conference as organizing committee member and conference generalco-Chair for threeconsecutive years
• Editorial Roles: Actedas editor and peer reviewer for high- impact journals in energy systems and technologies.
• Participated as reviewer in different journals

Lecturer,

Bahir Darinstitute of Technology, 22,07,14- 15,04,21

• Contributed to the development and revision of undergraduate mechanical engineering curricula to ensure alignment with academic and industry standards.
• Played a key role in organizing laboratory facilities
• Delivered high-quality lectures for UG students more than 6 courses.
• Conducted impactful research, contributing to advancements in the field and fostering innovation in the area of energy.

Assistant Lecturer, Bahir Dar institute of Technology, 22,03,2012- 21,07,2014

• Assisting senior staff members
• Conducting tutorials for UG students
• Advising students
• Organizing laboratories

Instructor,

Bahir DarPolytechnic college,

15,04, 2008-21,03,2012

• Conducting practical training for advance diploma students in the area of electromechanical technology
• Delivering lecture
• Conducting Technology Transfer
• Providing industry extension service

Professional experience

Major Responsibilities

Deputy Scientific Director forResearch and Technology Transfer,

Bahir Darinstitute of Technology, 25,03,24- to date

• Lead and manage research, community engagement, innovation, and technology transfer activities at Bahir Dar Institute of Technology.
• Provide strategic direction for 3 research centers, one innovation hub,and one university-industry linkageoffice, one central research office, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Oversee maker spaces and organize workshops, two international conferences annually, and events to disseminate research and enhance the institute's visibility.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders, develop policies to

improve research quality, and secure funding for innovation projects.

• Ensure compliance with research ethics, intellectual property standards, and evaluate performance for continuous improvement.
• Evaluate the performance of research, community engagement, and innovation activities and deliver comprehensive reports.

Research Director, Bahir Darinstitute of Technology, 23,02,22- 24,03,24

• Plan, Manage and coordinate allresearch activities of the institute for two years
• Supervised and guidedthe institute’s research agenda, ensuring alignment withnational and globalpriorities.
• Secured research funding and managed grantadministration for multiple projects.
• Organize two international conferences and two national workshops, Awardand follow up internal research grants to researchers, Organize capacity development training.
• Create international links
• Establish one institutional Journal (PJET) Prepareresearch related plans and reports

Faculty Dean,

Bahir Dar institute of Technology, 10,08,2015- 14,03,2018

• Manage the teaching learning, research and community service of the faculty. Manage 18 laboratories, more than 160 academic staffs and around 3000 students in (4 undergraduate, 6 M.Sc., and 4 PhD) programs.
• Establish and maintain partnership with industries
• Coordinate and developcapacity development strategy for the faculty

Income generation Coordinator,

Bahir DarPolytechnic college,

24,12,2013- 05,09,2015

• Lead, coordinate, andmanage the overall activities of the institute's income generation office.
• Prepare and verifypurchase orders to ensure accuracy and compliance with procurement policies.
• Develop, review, and approve pricingstrategies for products and services.
• Oversee and optimize the utilization of manpower, resources, and machinery to ensure operational efficiency and productivity.