PhD Dissertation Public Defense Held at BiT-BDU
[December 17, 2025 Bahir Dar, ISC/BiT]
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Mr. Getnet Melese Meheretu successfully defended his PhD dissertation in Sustainable Energy Engineering at the Bahir Dar Energy Center, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University (BiT-BDU). His dissertation, titled “Halide Perovskite Photovoltaic Cells: Stability, Performance, and Techno-Economic Analysis”, was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Getasew Admasu Wubetu(Associate Professor) and Dr. Moges Tsega Yihunie(Associate Professor), both from Bahir Dar University.

Mr. Getnet’s research focuses on the performance, stability, and degradation mechanisms of
halide perovskite solar cells under real-world operating conditions. His work integrates
device characterization, stability studies, simulation, techno-economic analysis, and design
specifications for solar irrigation systems, providing valuable insights for the deployment of
perovskite photovoltaic technologies in sustainable energy systems in Ethiopia. This research
is both timely and essential for shaping a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

The external examiners for the defense were Prof. Abebe Belay from Adama Science and
Technology University and Dr. Newayemedhin Abera (Associate Professor) from Addis
Ababa University. During the defense, the examiners and members of the academic
community posed insightful questions and offered constructive feedback, all of which Mr.
Getnet addressed with clear, comprehensive, and well-reasoned responses, demonstrating his
strong command of both theoretical and experimental aspects of his research.

Bahir Dar Institute of Technology-Bahir Dar University wishes to congratulate Mr. Getenet
Melese on his outstanding academic achievement.
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PhD Dissertation Public Defense Held at BiT-BDU
[December 20, 2025 Bahir Dar, ISC/BiT]
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Mr. Girmaye Ambissa Begaw successfully defended his PhD dissertation in Sustainable
Energy Engineering at the Bahir Dar Energy Center, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir
Dar University (BiT-BDU). His dissertation, titled “Development of Co 3 O 4 -Based Nanomaterials for Efficient Electrocatalysis in Metal-Air Batteries”, was conducted under the supervision of Prof. Delele Worku and Dr. Ababay Ketema (Associate Professor), both from Bahir Dar University.
Mr. Girmaye Ambissa’s research focuses on developing cost-effective and efficient
electrocatalyst materials for clean energy storage technologies, particularly rechargeable
metal–air batteries. By engineering cobalt-based nanomaterials and evaluating their
electrochemical performance, his work aims to enhance energy efficiency and durability
while reducing reliance on expensive precious metals. This research supports the
advancement of sustainable energy storage solutions and contributes to a reliable and resilient
clean energy future.
The external examiners for the defense were Dr. Girum Ayalneh (Associate Professor) from
Addis Ababa University and Dr. Andebet Gedamu (Associate Professor) from Kotebe
University of Education. During the defense, the examiners and members of the academic
community posed insightful questions and offered constructive feedback, all of which Mr.
Girmaye addressed with clear, comprehensive, and well-reasoned responses, demonstrating
his strong command of both theoretical and experimental aspects of his research.
Bahir Dar Institute of Technology-Bahir Dar University wishes to congratulate Mr. Girmaye
Ambissa on his outstanding academic achievement.
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