PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

• Accomplished Lecturer in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering with expertise in
  teaching, research, and community service.
• Experienced in curriculum development, committee contributions, and preparation for
  program accreditations such as (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)
  ABET.
• Passionate about integrating cutting-edge technologies into the curriculum and expanding
  interdisciplinary collaborations with industry leaders.

• Highly skilled in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, fostering a research-
  driven learning environment, and guiding thesis in areas of automotive innovation and
  sustainable transportation.

  
  EDUCATION

• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering (Motor Vehicle Engineering)
  Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
• Duration: September 2019 – March 2022
• GPA: 3.92/4.0
• Thesis: Analytical and Numerical Investigation of Exhaust Gas Driven Turbine Powered
  Generator, completed with an excellent result.
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Automotive Engineering
  Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
• Duration: September 2013 – June 2018
• GPA: 3.79/4.0, ranked 2nd among 47 students.

• Thesis: Design, Simulation and 3D Modeling of Electromagnetic Reciprocating Engine

   

  ACADEMIC/TEACHING EXPERIENCE
  Lecturer, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
   Duration: March 2022– Present
   Responsibilities:
   Teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses, including:

• Engine Design
• Internal Combustion (IC) Engines and Reciprocating Machines
• Automotive Electrical and Electronics System
• Vehicle Dynamics
•  Conducting research and publishing scholarly articles.
• Providing community services and facilitating technology transfer.
• Contributing to program accreditation and curriculum development.

Assistant Lecturer, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
• Duration: October 2018 – March 2022
•Responsibilities:

• Assisted in teaching undergraduate courses, including Engine Design, Internal
  Combustion (IC) Engines, and Automotive Electrical and Electronics Systems.
• Supported research activities and contributed to scholarly publications.
   Engaged in community service projects and facilitated technology transfer
  initiatives.

• Contributed to curriculum development and preparation for program
  accreditation.

  
  Engineering Internship

• Amara Water Works Construction Enterprise (Garage Shop, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia)
•  Duration: October 10, 2016 – February 2, 2017

• Gained hands-on experience in automotive repair and maintenance, contributing to the
  improvement of workshop processes and machinery handling.

   

• RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
   Investigated ways to convert wasted energy (Exhaust Gas) during combustion into
  electrical energy to power vehicle electrical systems.
  Collected over 100 research titles related to automotive engineering within mechanical
  engineering, reviewing various energy conversion techniques.
   Used MATLAB software to compare analytical and numerical results.
   Employed MATLAB/Simulink Simscape to integrate energy converter components (e.g.,
  turbine, generator).
   Submitted required parameters and generated graphical results for analysis.
   Interpreted and compared the results with other energy conversion technologies such as
  thermoelectric generators and Rankine cycles.
   Conducted a comprehensive review of current research on intelligent control systems in
  autonomous vehicles.
   Reviewed and analyzed papers related to intelligent control, organizing them based on
  research methods, publication repetition, and continuity.

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 Chose the review title based on current research trends and gaps identified during the
literature review process.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
 Vehicle System Dynamics and Control: Researching multibody dynamics, suspension
modeling, and control strategies to enhance ride comfort, stability, and handling
performance in ground vehicles.
 Intelligent Mechanical Systems: Integration of artificial intelligence and adaptive
control in dynamic mechanical systems, with applications in autonomous vehicles and
smart mechanical design.
 Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Systems: Studying energy recovery mechanisms,
such as turbine-based systems, and the mechanics of sustainable transport technologies,
including electric and hybrid vehicle systems.
PUBLICATIONS
1. Analytical and Numerical Investigation of Exhaust Gas Driven Turbine Powered
Generator, https://doi.org/10.1002/eng2.70256.
2. Latest Breakthroughs, Research Results, and Challenges in Intelligent Control of
Autonomous Vehicles, https://doi.org/10.1177/09544070251327616.
3. Controlling of 3 DOF Car Model Active Suspension System Using Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy
Inference System Controller, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10777185.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Certification
 Certificate of Completion for Foundations of Project Management, Florida University
South East, School of Professional Studies.
 Master Class for Teaching Online, Open edX, Canvas Credentials (Badgr).
• Conference
 EAI International Conference on Advances of Science and Technology (ICAST).
 ICT4D (Information and Communications Technologies for Development).
COMMITTEE WORK AND PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
 Facilitated BSc Degree Projects by guiding students, coordinating evaluation processes,
and ensuring alignment with academic and industry standards.
 Developed BSc Degree Project Guidelines and Evaluation Forms.

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 Drafted Proposal to Establish Comprehensive Teaching Garage for Bahir Dar
University.
 Contributed to ABET Accreditation Preparation for Automotive Engineering
Program.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Software Expertise:
 CATIA V5 (Advanced)
 SolidWorks
 ANSYS
 MATLAB/Simulink
 AutoCAD (2D and 3D)
 Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

REFERENCES
1. Dr. Bhagwat Dayal
Associate Professor, College of Engineering
Debre Berhan University, Ethiopia
Email: i_dayal77@yahoo.com
Phone: +251-941-962-113
2. Dr. Getnet Ayele
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia
Email: beget13@gmail.com
Phone: +251-935-863-553
3. Dr. Velmurugan Paramasivam
Associate Professor, Faculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia
Email: velmuruganp581980@gmail.com
Phone: +251-962-166-871
4. Professor Nagarajan Subash Chandra Bose
Professor, Faculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia
Email: arsnagarajan@ gmail.com