Lecturer at Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Mekonen Getachew Abebe is a dedicated male lecturer currently serving at Bahir Dar University in Ethiopia. Born on January 16, 1995, in North Wollo, Ethiopia, he resides in Bahir Dar City. Mekonen is married and holds Ethiopian nationality.

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🏫 Educational Qualification:

MSc Degree in Livelihood and Food Security, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia (2019-2021) – CGPA: 4.00/4.00
BSc Degree in Disaster Risk Management and Sustainable Development, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia (2014-2018) – CGPA: 3.95/4.00
Advanced Diploma in Agriculture, Arava International Center for Agricultural Training, Israel (2015)

👔 Work Experience:

Current Position: Lecturer at Bahir Dar University, Disaster Risk Management, and Sustainable Development Department.
Supervisor: World Food Program (WFP), Assurance Project (Oct-Dec 2023)
Research Focus: Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction, Livelihood, and Food Security.
Community Service: Emergency Management and Fire Disaster Prevention Training.

📜 Certificate:

Fire Emergency Prevention and Control Mechanism Awareness
Gender Responsive Effective Teaching Skills
Training Workshop on Nature-Based Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction
Certificate for Team Leadership in Emergency Management System Training Curriculum Development
DHS Data Analysis (STATA Software) and SPSS Data Analysis
Organizational Capacity Assessment Training by USAID

🏆 Awards:

2018: Gold Medal Winner, Bahir Dar University Graduate Class
2021: Best Project Award Winner, Bahir Dar University

👨‍🔬 Research Focus:

Mekonen Getachew Abebe is a distinguished researcher with a keen focus on the intersection of urbanization and food security in Ethiopia. In his insightful contribution to the Journal of Agriculture and Food Research (2024-03), he delves into the impacts of urbanization on food security, presenting a comprehensive review supported by empirical evidence. Through this work, he explores the dynamic challenges and opportunities arising from Ethiopia’s urban growth, shedding light on the implications for the nation’s food security landscape. 🌆🍲 Additionally, his involvement in the preprint “Gender-specific Vulnerability on Climate Change and Food Security Status” (2023-07-03) demonstrates a broader research portfolio. Collaborating with a diverse team, Mekonen investigates gender-specific vulnerabilities in agroforestry systems across multiple countries, offering valuable insights into the intricate relationships between climate change, gender dynamics, and food security. 🌍🔍🌳

Publications Top Notes:

Dr Bindu Kumar Karthikeyan: Sustainable Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Department of Mechanical Engineering, India

Dr. K Bindu Kumar is a distinguished professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Government Engineering College, Barton Hill, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. With a wealth of academic experience spanning over two decades, Dr. Kumar has made significant contributions to the field of Mechanical Engineering. He earned his B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering, Trivandrum, Kerala, followed by an M.Tech with a specialization in Maintenance Engineering and Management from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. Dr. Kumar further pursued his passion for research, obtaining a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Loughborough University, UK, where he ranked 12th in the country.

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Education 📚

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Loughborough University, UK (Ranked 12th in the UK) – 2008. M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Madras, Chennai, India – 2003. B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from College of Engineering, Trivandrum, Kerala – 1997

Professional Experience 🌐

Professor in Mechanical Engineering since August 2012. Associate Professor from August 2009 to July 2012. Lecturer from July 1999 to August 2009

Research and Patents 🧪

Dr. Bindu Kumar has a keen interest in research, evident from his numerous publications in international journals and several patents granted. Notable patents include a Smart Digital Flow Control Valve and a Torque Indicating Dual Action Universal Hand Wrench.

Conferences and Workshops 🌐

Dr. Bindu Kumar actively engages in international and national conferences, presenting his research findings. He has also organized faculty development programs, including workshops on EV Design & Development and Research Methodology.

Academic Leadership 🎓

As a guiding force, Dr. Bindu Kumar has supervised several Ph.D. students and played a pivotal role in organizing faculty development programs and workshops.

Research Focus 🌱🔬:

Dr. K Bindu Kumar’s research spans diverse areas within Mechanical Engineering. 🚀 His focus includes sustainable solutions, as evident in studies on chemically modified bamboo fibers for composites, showcasing mechanical superiority for sustainable engineering. 🎋 Additionally, his work delves into aerospace applications, investigating interference fit rivets and failure analysis in aircraft fuselage skin. 🛩️ Machine learning comes into play with dynamic behavior modeling of magnetorheological fluid dampers. 🤖 The impact of oxidative stress on cellular communication is explored, emphasizing implications for diseases. ⚙️ Furthermore, his research extends to tribological studies, optimizing parameters for coatings and analyzing wear characteristics in nanoCuO/Ni composite coatings. 🔬