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Dr. Birhanu Ermias Akalu
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Professional Information
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PhD or Equivalent
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay : 16/07/2016 - 10/08/2019
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MSc or Equivalent
- Master of Sciences degree in Earth Sciences (Engineering Geology) - Addis Ababa University : 01/10/2012 - 08/07/2014
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BSc or Equivalent
- Bachelor of Sciences degree in Applied Geology - Mekelle University : 24/09/2001 - 16/06/2005
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Certificate Ethiopian Geosciences and Mineral Engineering (EGMEA), 2024
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Higher Diploma License Salale University, 2023
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Certificate of Recognition Salale University, 2022
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HONOUR CODE CERTIFICATE (https://verify.iitbombayx.in/cert/40e6da54248f46568c9fb5d3129606e8) Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, 2016
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Addis Ababa Science and Technology University : ( 11/09/2025 - Present )
- Professor (Assistant)
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Experienced Engineering Geologist
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Salale University : ( 10/10/2019 - 11/09/2025 )
- Professor (Assistant)
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Assistant Professor of Engineering Geology at Salale University since October 2019. In this role, I have taught Undergraduate courses such as Fundamentals of Soil & Rock Mechanics (Geol 4111), Engineering Geology (Geol 4112), Research Methods in Geoscience (GEOL-M4161), Maps and Mapping Techniques (Geol 3061), Practical Structural Geology (Geol 2042) and Tectonics (Geol 2043). Also, I have thought postgraduate courses such as Advanced Engineering Geology (CENG 6031) for 1st year M.Sc. Geotechnical Engineering students of Gondar Institute of Technology, Gondar, Ethiopia (Guest lecturer, 2019) and Engineering geology (CENG 6203), for 1st year M.Sc. Geotechnical Engineering students of Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia (2019).
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Salale University : ( 10/11/2020 - 01/01/2024 )
- Dean for the School of Graduate studies (SGS)
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As a Dean for the School of Graduate Studies of Salale University, I have coordinated and overseen graduate programs to ensure policy implementation, program development, and academic quality university-wide at Salale University. Also, I facilitated postgraduate studies by formulating standards, strategic plans, and operational procedures and Oversaw thesis and dissertation evaluations and examiner selection to optimize postgraduate education policies. Contributed to program expansion and quality enhancement while representing the School of Graduate Studies in university-wide decision-making bodies. I aim to use this experience in academics, research development, and other project work in a collaborative setting.
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Bahir-Dar University : ( 10/10/2014 - 10/08/2019 )
- Lecturer
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Water Works Design and Supervision Enterprise (WWDSE) : ( 10/05/2007 - 04/12/2012 )
- Geologist (Engineering Geologist)
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I have performed the following activities:
- Supervised the geotechnical works at the Kesem Dam and Irrigation project construction site on the capacity of a head for field geotechnical and laboratory sections
- Supervised geotechnical works of main dam foundation treatments such as consolidation, curtain grouting, and rock bolt installation inspections.
- Undertook foundation condition checking for main dam, spillway, weir sites, intake tower, and footbridge sites
- Conducted construction materials assessments, quality evaluations, and supervisions for the embankment of the main dam, flood bunds, dikes, access roads, and canal, as well as inspection of the material during construction.
- Undertook geotechnical investigation of primary and secondary canals of the Kesem Dam and Irrigation project
- Conducted the geological and geotechnical investigation along the primary and secondary canals of the Wolkayite Irrigation Development Project
- Conducted the construction material assessment for the primary and secondary canals of the Wolkayite Irrigation Development Project
- Supervised the geological and geotechnical investigation works of the Gumera dam and irrigation project
- Conducted the construction material assessment for the Gumera Dam and Irrigation Project and compiled factual and feasibility reports.
- Supervised the geological and geotechnical investigation of the Humera Irrigation Development Project.
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Stability Analyses of the Road Cut Slope Along Kabi Golcha to Tuti Healthy Center Route, Oromia, Ethiopia
Posted Content published 2024
Authors: Nega Getachew, Birhanu Ermias
https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4712516 -
Application of Artificial Intelligence for Prediction of Swelling Potential of Clay-Rich Soils
Journal Article published 2020 Jun 28 in Geotechnical and Geological Engineering volume 38 issue 6 on pages 6189 to 6205
Authors: Birhanu Ermias, Vikram Vishal
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-020-01427-x -
Landslide Hazard Zonation (LHZ) Around Alemketema Town, North Showa Zone, Central Ethiopia - A GIS Based Expert Evaluation Approach
Journal Article published 2017 Mar 6 in International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering volume 10 issue 01 on pages 33 to 44
Authors: BIRHANU ERMIAS, TARUN KUMAR RAGHUVANSHI, BEKELE ABEBE
https://doi.org/10.21276/ijee.2017.10.0106
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Stability Analyses of the Road Cut Slope Along Kabi Golcha to Tuti Healthy Center Route, Oromia, Ethiopia
Posted Content published 2024 Authors: Nega Getachew, Birhanu Ermias https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4712516 |
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Application of Artificial Intelligence for Prediction of Swelling Potential of Clay-Rich Soils
Journal Article published 2020 Jun 28 in Geotechnical and Geological Engineering volume 38 issue 6 on pages 6189 to 6205 Authors: Birhanu Ermias, Vikram Vishal https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-020-01427-x |
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Landslide Hazard Zonation (LHZ) Around Alemketema Town, North Showa Zone, Central Ethiopia - A GIS Based Expert Evaluation Approach
Journal Article published 2017 Mar 6 in International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering volume 10 issue 01 on pages 33 to 44 Authors: BIRHANU ERMIAS, TARUN KUMAR RAGHUVANSHI, BEKELE ABEBE https://doi.org/10.21276/ijee.2017.10.0106 |
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