Résumé
Education
2016
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NTNU | Trondheim | Norway
PhD, Computational Geomechanics
Dissertation Title: Isogeometric Analysis of Coupled Problems in Porous Media. Details of the research include development of numerical modeling tools for the simulation of hydraulic, hydro-mechanical and thermo-hydro-mechanical processes in porous media.
2008
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NTNU | Trondheim | Norway
MSc, Geotechnical Engineering
Master Thesis: Modeling Soil-Foundation Interaction by Frequency Independent Elements. The thesis work mainly involved development of a simple finite element program to simulate dynamic soil-structure interaction. Average Grade: A (Excellent)
2004
Arba Minch University, AMU | Arba Minch | Ethiopia
BSc, Civil Engineering
Bachelor Thesis: Structural Analysis and Design of a Multipurpose Building. Cumulative GPA: 3.9/4.0 (Excellent)
Experience
2017 - Current
SINTEF | Rock and Soil Mechanics Group | Trondheim | Norway
Research Scientist
Researcher in the Rock and Soil Mechanics Group, Infrastructure Department at SINTEF Community. Involved in various applied and fundamental research projects as well as proposal writing.
2016 - 2017
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NTNU | Trondheim | Norway
Researcher
Researcher within computational geomechanics at the Department of Civil and Transport Engineering, NTNU. Implementation of an elastoplastic model in a finite element code I developed during my PhD study. Main contribution: Developed code that supports porous media simulation with compressible phases
2014 - 2016
SINTEF | Applied Mathematics Department | Trondheim | Norway
Research Fellow
Visiting researcher during the last two years of my PhD study. Development, verification and validation of computational tools for various engineering mechanics problems such as porous media flow and poromechanics. Main contribution: Developed isogeometric analysis based porous media simulation tools in collaboration with colleagues
2008 - 2011
Reinertsen AS (Now ÅF) | Engineering Division | Trondheim | Norway
Project Engineer
Analyses and design work associated with subsea pipelines and subsea structures such as pipe-soil interaction analyses and subsea structure-soil-foundation interaction. Main Contribution: Developed Visual Basic and Excel-based tools for automating pipe-soil interaction analyses using analytical methods and DNV-GL recommended practices
2004 - 2006
Arba Minch University, AMU | Arba Minch | Ethiopia
Graduate Assistant
Assisting lectures for various courses at the undergraduate level of the civil engineering department. Some of the courses instructed include Engineering Mechanics (Statics and Dynamics), Strength of Materials, Theory of Structures, Reinforced Concrete Design and CAD in Civil Engineering.
Coding Skills
Python
C++
JavaScript
Fortran
HTML / CSS
Simulation Software
COMSOL Multiphysics
PLAXIS
ABAQUS
SLIDE and Settle3D
GeoSuite
Certificates
- Deep Learning Specialization Certificate Link
- Data Engineering Foundations Certificate Link
- Reinforcement Learning Certificate Link
Languages
- English Fluent | Full professional proficiency
- Norwegian Good | Usable professional fluency
- Amharic Native | Mother tongue
Awards and Honors
- Research Fellowship NTNU
- Master's Scholarship Norwegian Quota Scheme
- Very Great Distinction AMU Graduation
- Dean's List All semesters at AMU