Salih Birhanu Ahmed
Mechanical Engineer
SAFRANBOLU
Summary
Dr. Salih Birhanu Ahmed is a researcher and lecturer at the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology (AAiT), Ethiopia. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Karabük University, Türkiye, specializing in composite materials and nanofiber technologies for sustainable food packaging applications. His doctoral research focused on the fabrication and characterization of biodegradable polymer nanofibers, aimed at improving mechanical, barrier, and antimicrobial properties to meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly packaging solutions.
Dr. Ahmed has authored and co-authored more than ten peer-reviewed scientific publications, making significant contributions to polymer science, nanotechnology, and composite material engineering. His recent research investigates the incorporation of bio-based fillers and nanoparticles into polymer matrices to create advanced, high-performance materials that align with global sustainability objectives.
With over a decade of experience in teaching, research, and engineering design, Dr. Ahmed’s expertise extends across polymer fibrous materials, food packaging, metal-matrix composites, high-entropy alloys, carbon nanotube-reinforced materials, and lightweight structural design. He remains committed to developing innovative and sustainable engineering materials, bridging the gap between academic research and industrial application.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Faculty instructor
Addis Ababa University/Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
07.2012 - 09.2019
- Developed team communications and information for academic meetings.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain an outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving at work ready to start immediately.
- Prepared mechanical design, production, and measurement courses, lessons, gave lectures, graded, and held office hours for students.
- Prepared lab manual for Mechanics of Materials courses, lab sessions, and grades, held office hours for students.
- Led a student team in the delivery of an academic project, resulting in good academic performance.
Education
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
Karabuk University
Karabük, Turkey 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Addis Ababa University
01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Wollo University
06.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Government High School
06.2007
Skills
- Instrumentation and Microprocessor control
- Analytical Method in Engineering
- Finite Element methods
- Fluid Power System Design
- Railway Systems Engineering
- Railway system Planning, operation, and management
- Measurement and data collection
- Metal welding, mechanics, and applications
- Scientific research techniques and ethics
- Programming skills: MATLAB, FORTRAN, C programming, Visual Basic, HTML, and LabVIEW
- FEM software: Abacus, Altair Hyper Work, ANSYS, Ls-Dyna, GENOA, DIGMAT, and Adams
- CAD and other skills: CATIA, Auto CAD, Solid Works, Pro-Engineer, Coral Drawing, and Microsoft Office and Project
Educational research
Teamwork
Standardized testing
Certification
Asset valuation
References
- Bilge, Demir, Prof. Dr., bdemir@karabuk.edu.tr, +90 5055033617, Karabuk University
- Yilma, Taddesse, Dr., yilma1999@gmail.com, +251 91174 3137, Addis Ababa University
- Harun, ÇUĞ, Dr. Öğr.
- Yesi, hcug@karabuk.edu.tr, +90 5448486208, Karabuk University
Interests
Work on the sectors, industries, and research institutions that need the knowledge of a mechanical engineer
Accomplishments
- Rich experience in computer-aided engineering (CAE, CAD, Analysis, and Simulation).
- Above 7 years of teaching and advising experience in graduate and undergraduate courses and projects, respectively.
- Experimental mechanics: Developed and investigated the mechanical and thermo-mechanical behaviors of polymeric materials, including composite, nanocomposites, smart adhesives, plastics, and adhesive joints.
- Investigation on fatigue strength of light rail bogie frames.
- Optimized lightweight/composite structures.
Software
Solidworks, Originpro, Ansys
Timeline
Faculty instructor
Addis Ababa University/Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
07.2012 - 09.2019
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
Karabuk University
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Addis Ababa University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Wollo University
High School Diploma - undefined
Government High School