Simon Yishak | Manufacturing Engineering | Academic Excellence in Mechanics Award

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Mr. Simon Yishak | Manufacturing Engineering | Academic Excellence in Mechanics Award

Lecturer at Arba Minch University, Ethiopia

🌟 Simon Yishak Kolebaye is a passionate academic leader serving as a lecturer and Head of the Automotive Engineering Department at Arba Minch University, Ethiopia, since 2016. 🎓 He earned his BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Mizan Tepi University and an MSc in Manufacturing Engineering and Automation from Arba Minch University. 🛠️ With nine years of professional experience, Simon focuses on bridging academia and industry through innovative research, community engagement, and industry-technology transfer. 🚀 His expertise in advanced manufacturing and process optimization reflects his commitment to Ethiopia’s technological growth. 🌍

Publication Profile

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Education🎓

MSc in Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (2021) – Arba Minch University BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Stream (2015) – Mizan Tepi University Specialized in advanced manufacturing, CNC technology, additive manufacturing, process planning, welding machines, and automation. 🤖 His academic training integrates engineering principles with cutting-edge technologies to enhance manufacturing systems. 🚀

Experience 📌

Head of Automotive Engineering Department at Arba Minch University (2016–present)  Led department operations, curriculum development, and student mentorship. Coordinated research projects bridging academic solutions with industry needs. Actively engaged in teaching advanced manufacturing technologies, workshop technology, and process optimization. Contributed to community-focused projects, enhancing education and safety in Ethiopia.

Awards and Honors 🏆

Recognized for exceptional leadership in academic program management. Received grants for innovative research projects funded by Arba Minch University.  Honored for community service initiatives improving local education and infrastructure.  Acknowledged for excellence in publishing impactful research in advanced manufacturing.

Research Focus 🔬

Focused on additive manufacturing and process optimization for energy storage, graphene composites, and pipeline applications. Specialized in thermoplastic infill patterns, laser scanning for nickel alloys, and biocomposites. Worked on sustainability, utilizing waste-derived materials for manufacturing innovations.  Published studies on CNC automation, rapid prototyping, and advanced manufacturing systems. Dedicated to developing scalable, eco-friendly, and cost-effective manufacturing solutions.

Publications 📖

1. Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)

Graphene Enhanced PETG Optimization:

Title: Fused deposition modeling process parameter optimization on the development of graphene enhanced polyethylene terephthalate glycol

Journal: Scientific Reports (2024, 14(1), 30744)

Focus: Optimizing parameters for FDM using graphene-reinforced PETG.

Citations: 0

Graphene-Reinforced PETG Impeller Production:

Title: Optimizing additive manufacturing parameters for graphene-reinforced PETG impeller production: A fuzzy AHP-TOPSIS approach

Journal: Results in Engineering (2024, 24, 103018)

Focus: Application of multi-criteria decision-making tools for PETG optimization.

Citations: 4

Thermoplastic Polyurethane for Pipeline Applications:

Title: Analysis and Optimization of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Infill Patterns for Additive Manufacturing in Pipeline Applications

Journal: Advances in Polymer Technology (2024)

Focus: Infill pattern optimization in AM applications.

Citations: 0

2. Laser Manufacturing

Nickel-Based Superalloys:

Title: Role of laser power and scan speed combination on the surface quality of additive manufactured nickel-based superalloy

Journal: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications (2024, 238(6), pp. 1142–1154)

Focus: Investigates laser parameters on the surface quality of nickel alloys.

Citations: 13

3. Composites and Biocomposites

Biocomposites of Jute/Bagasse/Coir/Nano TiO2:

Title: An Investigation on the Activation Energy and Thermal Degradation of Biocomposites of Jute/Bagasse/Coir/Nano TiO2/Epoxy-Reinforced Polyaramid Fibers

Journal: Journal of Nanomaterials (2022)

Focus: Studied thermal degradation of sustainable biocomposites.

Citations: 33

Conclusion

Mr. Simon Yishak demonstrates exceptional qualifications and expertise that align closely with the goals of the Research for Academic Excellence in Mechanics Award. His academic rigor, innovative research, and practical contributions to manufacturing engineering position him as a strong candidate for this prestigious recognition. By focusing on international collaborations, patent development, and expanding his research into emerging fields, Simon could further solidify his candidacy and amplify his contributions to the discipline.

Dr. Gia Toai Truong | Structural Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Gia Toai Truong | Structural Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Gia Toai Truong, Dong A University, Vietnam

Dr. Gia Toai Truong is academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

 

Professional Profiles:

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Educational Background

🎓 Ph.D. in Structural Engineering (03.2016 – 08.2020)
Thesis title: Mechanical and fracture characteristics of carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites incorporating nanomaterials
📍 Soongsil University, Seoul, Korea
👨‍🏫 Advisor: Prof. Kyoung-Kyu Choi🎓 M.S. in Structural Engineering (09.2012 – 08.2014)
Thesis title: Shrinkage and creep behavior of amorphous steel fiber-reinforced concrete
📍 Soongsil University, Seoul, Korea
👨‍🏫 Advisor: Emeritus Prof. Oan Chul Choi🎓 B.S. in Civil Engineering (09.2006 – 05.2011)
Graduation project title: Sunwal tower office building – District 1
📍 Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Working Experience

👨‍🏫 Lecturer (From 04.2023)
📍 Dong A University, Da Nang, Viet Nam👨‍🔬 Postdoctoral Research Professor (03.2021 – 02.2023)
📍 Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech), Seoul, Korea🔬 Postdoctoral Researcher (10.2020 – 02.2021)
📍 Soongsil University, Seoul, Korea
👨‍🏫 Advisor: Prof. Kyoung-Kyu Choi👨‍🏫 Lecturer (09.2020)
📍 School of Architecture, Soongsil University👨‍🏫 Lecturer (09.2014 – 02.2016)
📍 Ho Chi Minh University of Architecture, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

  • 🏫 Teaching Courses: Construction Technology, Geodesy (Practice)
  • 👨‍🎓 Undergraduate student advisors: Graduate Projects

👨‍🏫 Assistant Lecturer (06.2011 – 08.2012)
📍 Ho Chi Minh University of Architecture, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

  • 🏫 Teaching Courses: Technology of Construction, Geodesy (Practice)

🛠️ Structural Engineer (03.2011 – 05.2011)
📍 Khanh Phat Construction – Designing – Consultant Company Limited – Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Academic Activities & Services

📝 Reviewer for the following journals:

Journal of Building EngineeringStructuresInternational Journal of Concrete Structures and MaterialsMaterialsPolymersCase Studies in Construction MaterialsTechno Press

Research Experience

🔬 Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech) (03.2021 – 02.2023)Structural analysis and application of machine learning in estimating structural performance of reinforced concrete members and material properties

📖 Publications Top Note :

Seismic performance of reinforced concrete columns retrofitted by various methods
📚 GT Truong, JC Kim, KK Choi
Engineering Structures 134, 217-235 (2017)
Citations: 100

Development of extreme gradient boosting model for prediction of punching shear resistance of R/C interior slabs
📚 HD Nguyen, GT Truong, M Shin
Engineering Structures 235, 112067 (2021)
Citations: 67

Seismic performance of exterior RC beam–column joints retrofitted using various retrofit solutions
📚 GT Truong, NH Dinh, JC Kim, KK Choi
International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 11, 415-433 (2017)
Citations: 55

Tensile Behavior of Carbon Fiber‐Reinforced Polymer Composites Incorporating Nanomaterials after Exposure to Elevated Temperature
📚 GT Truong, HV Tran, KK Choi
Journal of Nanomaterials 2019 (1), 4139208 (2019)
Citations: 37

Assessment of punching shear strength of FRP-RC slab-column connections using machine learning algorithms
📚 GT Truong, HJ Hwang, CS Kim
Engineering Structures 255, 113898 (2022)
Citations: 36

Tensile behaviors of lap-spliced carbon fiber-textile reinforced mortar composites exposed to high temperature
📚 GT Truong, SH Park, KK Choi
Materials 12 (9), 1512 (2019)
Citations: 22

Punching shear strength of interior concrete slab-column connections reinforced with FRP flexural and shear reinforcement
📚 GT Truong, KK Choi, CS Kim
Journal of Building Engineering 46, 103692 (2022)
Citations: 21

Tensile behavior of hybrid composites of carbon fibers—steel wire mesh reinforced polymer
📚 GT Truong, KK Choi
Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures 28 (2), 154-166 (2021)
Citations: 17

Tensile properties of carbon fiber-textile reinforced mortar (TRM) characterized by different anchorage methods
📚 HS Kim, GT Truong, SH Park, KK Choi
International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 12, 1-13 (2018)
Citations: 17

Tensile behavior of on-and off-axis carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites incorporating steel wire mesh
📚 GT Truong, H Van Tran, KK Choi
Mechanics of Materials 137, 103131 (2019)
Citations: 16

Buckling analysis of the porous sandwich functionally graded plates resting on Pasternak foundations by Navier solution combined with a new refined quasi-3D hyperbolic shear model
📚 TV Vu, HL Cao, GT Truong, CS Kim
Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines 51 (11), 6227-6253 (2023)
Citations: 15

Punching-shear behaviors of RC-column footings with various reinforcement and strengthening details
📚 GT Truong, KK Choi, HS Kim
Engineering Structures 151, 282-296 (2017)
Citations: 14

Mechanical performance and durability of latex-modified fiber-reinforced concrete
📚 GT Truong, MK Son, KK Choi
Journal of Advanced Concrete Technology 17 (2), 79-92 (2019)
Citations: 13

Flexural behavior of RC beams strengthened with NSM GFRP strips after exposed to high temperatures
📚 GT Truong, HH Lee, KK Choi
Engineering Structures 173, 203-215 (2018)
Citations: 13

Seismic behaviors of thin slender structural walls reinforced with amorphous metallic fibers
📚 MS Seo, HS Kim, GT Truong, KK Choi
Engineering Structures 152, 102-115 (2017)
Citations: 13

Seismic performance of lightly shear reinforced RC columns
📚 KK Choi, GT Truong, JC Kim
Engineering Structures 126, 490-504 (2016)
Citations: 13

Effect of short multi-walled carbon nanotubes on the mode I fracture toughness of woven carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites
📚 GT Truong, KK Choi
Construction and Building Materials 259, 119696 (2020)
Citations: 12

Effect of multiwalled carbon nanotubes and electroless copper plating on the tensile behavior of carbon fiber reinforced polymers
📚 GT Truong, J Kim, KK Choi
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering 2018 (1), 8264138 (2018)
Citations: 11

Restrained shrinkage cracking of amorphous metallic fibre-reinforced concrete
📚 KK Choi, GT Truong, SJ Choi
Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Structures and Buildings (2015)
Citations: 11

Investigation on mode I fracture toughness of woven carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composites incorporating nanomaterials
📚 GT Truong, HV Tran, KK Choi
Polymers 12 (11), 2512 (2020)
Citations: 9