Addisu Workiye | structural design | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Addisu Workiye | structural design | Best Researcher Award

PhD, Assistant professor at Wollo University, Ethiopia

Dr. Addisu Workiye Eshetu is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering (Design Engineering) at Wollo University, Ethiopia. His expertise lies in mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, and the development of innovative composite materials, especially geopolymer composites reinforced with agricultural fibers. He actively contributes as a researcher, educator, project coordinator, reviewer, examiner, and conference organizer, demonstrating strong leadership and commitment to advancing sustainable engineering solutions.

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Education Details

  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Design Engineering)
    Addis Ababa University & Addis Ababa Institute of Technology, Ethiopia
    Dissertation: Development and Characterization of Kaolinite Clay/Maize Stalk Fiber Composite

  • MSc in Manufacturing Engineering
    Adama Science and Technology University, Ethiopia
    Thesis: Development of Composite Material from Clay as Matrix and Steel Wire as Fiber for Milling Machine Base Application

  • Bachelor of Education Degree (BED) in Manufacturing Technology
    Adama Science and Technology University, Ethiopia
    Project: Design Modification and Manufacturing of Maize Sheller Machine

  • Certificate of Excellence in reviewing, training, and workshop participation

Professional Experience

  • Assistant Professor, Wollo University, Ethiopia

    • Teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses including Finite Element Methods, Rotor Dynamics, Material Strength, Mechanics of Machinery, and Scientific Research Methodology.

    • Supervises MSc theses and undergraduate projects.

    • Serves as an examiner for graduate projects and theses.

    • Participates in curriculum quality audits for mechanical engineering programs.

    • Acts as a coordinator and active reviewer for various international journals and conferences.

    • Member of the International Science Reserve, collaborating with the New York Academy of Sciences.

Research Interests

  • Mechanical design and manufacturing engineering

  • Development and characterization of natural fiber-reinforced geopolymer composites

  • Sustainable composite technologies using local and waste materials

  • Structural analysis and material performance of advanced composites

  • Renewable and eco-friendly materials for industrial applications

Awards and Honors

  • Certificate of Excellence for contributions to academic reviewing, training, and workshops.

  • Active chairperson and participant in national and international conferences including:

    • ICBSEM2024 (Second International Conference on Biopolymer, Smart Materials and Engineering Materials)

    • NPS and EiA Fertilizer and Soil Health in Africa Research and Policy Conference (Kenya)

    • National Conference on Multidiscipline Discourse for the Advancement of Science and Engineering (NCMD-2025)

  • Published a specialized book titled Kaolinite Clay Composite Materials for Industrial Application.

  • Reviewed multiple high-impact articles for reputed journals and publishers.

Publication Top Notes

1๏ธโƒฃ Journal Article:
Flexural Strength and Porosity of NaOH-Treated Maize Stalk Cellulose-Fibers-Reinforced Geopolymer Composites
๐Ÿ“š Proceedings of Engineering and Technology Innovation, 2023
๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.46604/peti.2023.10285
EID: 2-s2.0-85171390946
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Authors: Workiye, A.; Woldesenbet, E.


2๏ธโƒฃ Journal Article:
Porous Maize Stalk Cellulose Fiber-Reinforced Geopolymer Composites for Heat Insulation on the Bottom Side of a Local Electric Stove
๐Ÿ“š Proceedings of Engineering and Technology Innovation, 2022
๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.46604/peti.2022.8589
EID: 2-s2.0-85163975420
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Authors: Workiye, A.; Woldesenbet, E.


3๏ธโƒฃ Journal Article:
Development of Maize Stalk Cellulose Fiber Reinforced Calcined Kaolinite Clay Geopolymer Composite
๐Ÿ“š Proceedings of Engineering and Technology Innovation, 2020
๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.46604/peti.2020.4599
EID: 2-s2.0-85110682998
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Authors: Workiye, A.; Woldesenbet, E.


4๏ธโƒฃ Journal Article:
Tensile Strength of Maize Stalk and Husk Single Cellulose Fibre
๐Ÿ“š International Journal of Engineering and Technology
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Author: Dr. Addisu Workiye


5๏ธโƒฃ Journal Article:
Characterization of Maize Stalk Cellulose Fibers Surface Morphology and Cross-Section for Geopolymer Composite Development
๐Ÿ“š Journal of Materials Research and Technology
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Author: Dr. Addisu Workiye


6๏ธโƒฃ ๐Ÿ“˜ Book:
Kaolinite Clay Composite Material for Industrial Application
๐Ÿ“– Published by Gemstone Books
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Author: Dr. Addisu Workiye
๐Ÿ”— Book Link

๐Ÿ”น Conclusion

Dr. Addisu Workiye Eshetu is a dedicated academic and researcher with significant contributions to mechanical design and sustainable composite materials. His consistent involvement in teaching, research supervision, scientific reviewing, and international collaboration highlights his commitment to quality education and impactful research. His focus on developing innovative, eco-friendly materials and his active engagement in the global research community make him a valuable asset to the fields of mechanical and manufacturing engineering.

Santosh Nandi | structural design | Young Researcher Award

Dr. Santosh Nandi | structural design | Young Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Fellow at Universidad Tecnolรณgica Metropolitana Santiago, Chile

Dr. Santosh S. Nandi is currently a Fondecyt Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Metropolitan Technological University, Chile. His research spans functional nanomaterials, nanocomposites, metal-organic frameworks, and hybrid structures for advanced energy, sensor, optical, and catalytic applications. Nandi has contributed significantly through numerous international publications, patents, book chapters, and active involvement in global scientific communities.

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Education & Experienceย 

Dr. Santosh S. Nandi holds a Ph.D. in Nanomaterials from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, obtained through the Angadi Institute of Technology and Management. He completed his M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry at Fergusson College, Pune University, and earned a B.Sc. degree with specialization in Chemistry, Botany, and Geology from G. S. Science College under Karnataka University, Dharwad.

Professional Developmentย 

  • Fondecyt Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Metropolitan Technological University, Chile.

  • Former Assistant Professor at KLE Technological University, Dr. M. S. Sheshgiri Campus, Belagavi, India.

  • Active member and contributor to multiple international collaborative research projects in the fields of functional nanomaterials and nanocomposites.

Research Focusย 

  • Synthesis and characterization of functional nanomaterials and metal-organic frameworks for advanced energy storage and gas sensing applications.

  • Investigation of electrical, optical, dielectric, and photoluminescent properties of rare-earth-doped nanocomposites for photovoltaic, sensor, and supercapacitor technologies.

  • Development of innovative hybrid nanomaterials for catalysis, gas storage, and environmental remediation.

Awards and Honors

  • Awarded a Gold Medal during undergraduate studies in Geology by Karnataka University, Dharwad.

  • Received Best Oral Presentation Award at the International Conference on Advances in Material Science (ICAMS-2020).

  • Multiple international patents granted in Australia, India, and Germany for novel nanostructure synthesis and sensor development.

Publication Top Notes

1. Removal of hexavalent Chromium-Industry treated water and Wastewater: A review
โœ๏ธ Authors: SS Kerur, S Bandekar, MS Hanagadakar, SS Nandi, GM Ratnamala, et al.
๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Materials Today: Proceedings, 42, 1112โ€“1121 (2021) โ€“ Citations: 146


๐Ÿ“š 2. Enhanced photoluminescence properties of Gd(xโˆ’1)SrxO:CdO nanocores and their study of optical, structural, and morphological characteristics
โœ๏ธ Authors: V Adimule, SS Nandi, BC Yallur, D Bhowmik, AH Jagadeesha
๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Materials Today Chemistry, 20, 100438 (2021) โ€“ Citations: 76


๐Ÿ“š 3. Synthesis, Characterization of Cr Doped TeOโ‚‚ Nanostructures and its Application as EGFET pH Sensor
โœ๏ธ Authors: V Adimule, RG Revaiah, SS Nandi, AH Jagadeesha
๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Electroanalysis, 33(3), 579โ€“590 (2021) โ€“ Citations: 65


๐Ÿ“š 4. Optical, structural and photoluminescence properties of Gdโ‚“SrO:CdO nanostructures synthesized by Co-precipitation method
โœ๏ธ Authors: V Adimule, SS Nandi, BC Yallur, D Bhowmik, AH Jagadeesha
๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Journal of Fluorescence, 31(2), 487โ€“499 (2021) โ€“ Citations: 65


๐Ÿ“š 5. A Facile Synthesis of Poly(3โ€octyl thiophene):Niโ‚€.โ‚„Srโ‚€.โ‚†TiOโ‚ƒ Hybrid Nanocomposites for Solar Cell Applications
โœ๏ธ Authors: V Adimule, A Suryavanshi, Y BC, SS Nandi
๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Macromolecular Symposia, 392(1), 2000001 (2020) โ€“ Citations: 43


๐Ÿ“š 6. ๐Ÿšซ RETRACTED ARTICLE: Recent Advances in the One-Pot Synthesis of Coumarin Derivatives from Different Starting Materials Using Nanoparticles: A Review
โœ๏ธ Authors: VM Adimule, SS Nandi, SS Kerur, SA Khadapure, S Chinnam
๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Topics in Catalysis, 1โ€“1 (2022) โ€“ Citations: 41


๐Ÿ“š 7. A facile synthesis of Cr doped WOโ‚ƒ nanostructures, study of their current-voltage, power dissipation and impedance properties of thin films
โœ๏ธ Authors: V Adimule, S Nandi, HJ Adarsha
๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Journal of Nano Research, 67, 33โ€“42 (2021) โ€“ Citations: 41


๐Ÿ“š 8. Enhanced Power Conversion Efficiency of the P3BT (Poly-3-Butyl Thiophene) Doped Nanocomposites of Gd-TiOโ‚ƒ as Working Electrode
โœ๏ธ Authors: V Adimule, SS Nandi, AH Jagadeesha Gowda
๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Techno-Societal 2020: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference, (2021) โ€“ Citations: 34


๐Ÿ“š 9. CNT/graphene-assisted flexible thin-film preparation for stretchable electronics and superconductors
โœ๏ธ Authors: V Adimule, SS Nandi, BC Yallur, N Shaikh
๐Ÿ“– Sensors for Stretchable Electronics in Nanotechnology, 89โ€“103 (2021) โ€“ Citations: 32


๐Ÿ“š 10. Semiconductor current-voltage characteristics of some novel perovskite ionic nanocomposites of Srโ‚€.โ‚…, Cuโ‚€.โ‚„, Yโ‚€.โ‚ and Srโ‚€.โ‚…, Mnโ‚€.โ‚… and their electronic sensor applications
โœ๏ธ Authors: SS Nandi, A Suryavanshi, V Adimule, SR Maradur
๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ AIP Conference Proceedings, 2274(1), 020006 (2020) โ€“ Citations: 28


๐Ÿ“š 11. Devices and sensors based on additively manufactured shape-memory of hybrid nanocomposites
โœ๏ธ Authors: V Adimule, SS Nandi, BC Yallur
๐Ÿ“– Shape Memory Composites Based on Polymers and Metals for 4D Printing, (2022) โ€“ Citations: 25


๐Ÿ“š 12. Synthesis, impedance, and currentโ€“voltage characteristics of strontiumโ€manganese titanate hybrid Nanoparticles
โœ๏ธ Authors: A Suryavanshi, V Adimule, SS Nandi
๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Macromolecular Symposia, 392(1), 2000002 (2020) โ€“ Citations: 25


๐Ÿ“š 13. Synthesis, Structural and Optical Properties of Co Doped Smโ‚‚Oโ‚ƒ Nanostructures
โœ๏ธ Authors: S Nandi, V Adimule, BC Yallur
๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Advanced Materials Research, 1173, 59โ€“69 (2022) โ€“ Citations: 23


๐Ÿ“š 14. Biogenic Synthesis of Magnetic Palladium Nanoparticles Decorated Over Reduced Graphene Oxide Using Piper Betle Petiole Extract (Pd-rGO@Feโ‚ƒOโ‚„ NPs) as Catalyst
โœ๏ธ Authors: V Adimule, BC Yallur, MM Pai, SR Batakurki, SS Nandi
๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Topics in Catalysis, 1โ€“14 (2022) โ€“ Citations: 22


๐Ÿ“š 15. Fabrication of novel rare earth doped ionic perovskite nanomaterials of Srโ‚€.โ‚…, Cuโ‚€.โ‚„, Yโ‚€.โ‚ and Srโ‚€.โ‚… and Mnโ‚€.โ‚… for high power efficient energy harvesting
โœ๏ธ Authors: SS Nandi, A Suryavanshi, V Adimule, BC Yallur
๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ AIP Conference Proceedings, 2274(1), 020005 (2020) โ€“ Citations: 21


๐Ÿ“š 16. Synthesis, Morphology and Enhanced Optical Properties of Novel Gdโ‚“Coโ‚ƒOโ‚„ Nanostructures
โœ๏ธ Authors: V Adimule, BC Yallur, SR Batakurki, S Nandi
๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Advanced Materials Research, 1173, 71โ€“82 (2022) โ€“ Citations: 20


๐Ÿ“š 17. Rare earth based nanocomposite materials for prominent performance supercapacitor: a review
โœ๏ธ Authors: SS Nandi, V Adimule, SA Kadapure, SS Kerur
๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Applied Mechanics and Materials, 908, 3โ€“18 (2022) โ€“ Citations: 19


๐Ÿ“š 18. Synthesis, characterization and impedance studies of novel nanocomposites of gadolinium titanate
โœ๏ธ Authors: V Adimule, A Suryavanshi, S Nandi
๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 872(1), 012099 (2020) โ€“ Citations: 18


๐Ÿ“š 19. Conversion of clinically isolated syndrome to multiple sclerosis: a prospective multi-center study in Eastern India
โœ๏ธ Authors: TK Banerjee, M Saha, E Ghosh, A Hazra, A Das, D Choudhury, S Ojha, et al.
๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Multiple Sclerosis Journalโ€“Experimental, Translational and Clinical, 5(2), (2019) โ€“ Citations: 18


๐Ÿ“š 20. Super capacitor characteristics of novel rare earth perovskite nanomaterials of Srโ‚€.โ‚…, Cuโ‚€.โ‚„, Yโ‚€.โ‚
โœ๏ธ Authors: SS Nandi, A Suryavanshi, V Adimule, BC Yallur
๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ AIP Conference Proceedings, 2274(1), 020007 (2020) โ€“ Citations: 17


Conclusion

Dr. Santosh S. Nandi is a committed researcher and academician with extensive contributions to nanomaterial science, demonstrated through high-impact publications, patents, and active global collaborations. His strong interdisciplinary background and dedication to advanced materials research continue to drive innovations in energy, environmental, and sensor technologies.