Assist Prof Dr. Dinku Zeleke, Energy, Best Researcher Award

PHD at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology/Taipei, Taiwan

Dinku Seyoum Zeleke is a distinguished researcher specializing in fluid dynamics and robotics. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, his diverse expertise spans jet behaviors, Reynolds number effects, and robotics applications like off-road mobile robots and slippage estimation. Zeleke’s interdisciplinary work extends to studying nano-additives’ impact on compression ignition engine performance with biodiesel blends. His experimental studies on transient properties emphasize optimal combustion efficiency. Currently serving as the Dean of Engineering College at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Zeleke’s influential contributions mark him as a leading figure in both fluid dynamics and robotics research.

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Educational Background:📚

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Aerodynamics) from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology/Taipei, Taiwan (05/09/2017-14/12/2020). Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Science) from Bahir Dar University Institute of Technology/Ethiopia (29/04/2009-12/07/2011). Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Arba Minch University/Ethiopia (05/09/2004-12/07/2008).

Professional Experience:

Dean of Engineering College at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (2023 – present) Postgraduate Associate Dean at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (2021-2023) Dean of School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (2013-2016) Undergraduate Director at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (2016-2017) Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Aerospace, Ethiopian Aerospace and Geospatial Institute (September 2021 – present) Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (September 2013 – present) Lecturer, Department of Mechanical, Debre Markos University (July 2011 – August 2013)

Research Work Experience:

CFIT-UNESCO Employment Enhancement Project, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University Focal Person Principal Investigator of “Emission and Performance Characteristics of Soybean, Castor, and Jatropha Blend Fuel on Single Cylinder Compression Ignition Engine”

Skills:

Project Management Optical instrument operation (hot wire anemometer, PIV, flow visualization, MATLAB programming)

Research Focus:

Dinku Seyoum Zeleke’s research focuses on fluid dynamics and robotics. His work, spanning various publications, delves into the intricacies of jet behaviors, including non-oscillating and transversely oscillating jets, and the effects of Reynolds number on flow and mixing characteristics. Additionally, Zeleke explores the impact of jet excitation on turbulence diffusion to enhance mass transport at low Reynolds numbers. Beyond fluid dynamics, he contributes to the field of robotics, particularly in the areas of off-road mobile robots, slippage estimation, robot control, and sensing technology. His interdisciplinary expertise extends to studying the effects of nano-additives on the performance and emission characteristics of CI engines using biodiesel blended fuels. Zeleke also conducts experimental studies on the transient properties of diesel and biodiesel blends, emphasizing optimal combustion efficiency.

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