Melkamu Genet Leykun

Position: Lecturer
Office: Tana Building 207
Email: melkamu.genet@bdu.edu.et
Phone: +251918123896
Education:
 M.Sc. in Automotive Engineering at Adama Science and Technology University
 B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering at Arba Minch University.
Courses:
 FEM software packages (ANSYS), Diesel Mechanics, Automotive Electrical and
Electronics System I& II, Suspension and Ride Control, Automotive Power Train, IC
Engine and Reciprocating Machines, & Vehicle Dynamics.
Research:
 M.Sc. Thesis research on “Investigation of the Performance and Emission Characteristics
of Diesel Engine Fueled with Biogas-Diesel Dual Fuel”.
Professional Experience:
 Nov 2025-present: Lecturer | Bahir Dar Institute of Technology: Teach undergraduate
automotive engineering courses.
 Nov 2022- Oct 2025: Lecturer | University of Gondar, Institute of Technology.
Supervise BSc thesis and taught undergraduate courses: Automotive electrical and
electronics system, IC engines & reciprocating machine, Motor vehicle engineering, &
Dynamics.
 Nov 2020- Oct 2022: Lecturer | Arba Minch Institute of Technology, Arba Minch
University. Supervise BSc thesis and taught undergraduate courses: Automotive
electrical and electronics system, IC engines & reciprocating machine, Motor vehicle
engineering, & Dynamics.
 Aug 2017 – Aug 2018: Assistant Lecturer | Arba Minch Institute of Technology,
Arba Minch University. Taught undergraduate courses: engineering drawing &
Dynamics.
Research Interests:
 Alternative Fuels for ICEs, Battery Management for EV, & Tire dynamics.
Honors, Training, & Awards:
 Certificate of appreciation for project work entitled on “Design and Manufacturing of
Screw Presser for tightening Light duty Vehicle’s Leaf Springs” which was presented at
Graduated Students’ Innovation Outputs Exhibition held from July 04-08, 2017 as part of
Arba Minch University 2016/17 G.C academic year graduation ceremony.
 Higher Diploma as a professional instructor for higher institution from Arba Minch
University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia, since 2021 G.C.

 Workshop on Industrial Experimentation from International Statistical Education Center,
Kolkata, India, since 2024 G.C
Publications:
 Leykun, M.G.; Mekonen, M.W. Investigation of the Performance and Emission
Characteristics of Diesel Engine Fueled with Biogas-Diesel Dual Fuel. Fuels 2022, 3,
15–30. https://doi.org/10.3390/fuels3010002.
Projects:
 Design and manufacture of screw presser for tightening light duty vehicle’s leaf springs.
References
Menelik Walle Mekonen (PhD) (MSc Thesis advisor)
Associate Prof. at Defence Engineering College, Defence University, Debrezeit, Ethiopia.
P.O.Box: 104 | Phone: +251991069839 | Email: menelikiitg@gmail.com
Solomon Neway Jida (PhD) (BSc Project advisor)
Assistant Prof. at Arba Minch Institute of Technology, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch,
Ethiopia. P.O.Box: 21 | Phone: +251911093012 | Email: solomonnewayjida@gmail.com