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Postdoctoral Fellow
Engineering Optimization & Modeling Center
School of Science and Engineering
Reykjavik University
Menntavegur 1
IS-101 Reykjavik
Iceland
Tel. +354 5996587
E-mail: yonatant@ru.is
Education
- PhD, Politecnico di Milano (Italy), Mechanical Systems Engineering (Dissertation title: FEM Approach to Spur and Helical Gears: Effect of Micro Geometries and Misalignments on Gear Mesh Characteristics), 2010
- MSc, Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia), Mechanical Engineering, (Thesis title: Variable Mesh Stiffness of Spur Gear Teeth using Finite Element Method), 2004
- BSc, Bahir Dar University (Ethiopia), Mechanical Engineering, 2001
- 2013-present: Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Science and Engineering, Reykjavik University
- 2013(Spring): Teaching Assistant, Reykjavik University
- 2013(Jan)-2013(Feb): Feet Engineer, Össur Iceland
- 2010-2012: Research Associate, Politecnico di Milano (Italy)
- 2005-2006: Department Head of Mechanical Engineering, Arba Minch University (Ethiopia)
- 2004-2006: Lecturer, Arba Minch University (Ethiopia)
- 2002-2004: Assistant Lecturer, Arba Minch University (Ethiopia)
- 2001-2002: Graduate Assistant, Arba Minch University (Ethiopia)
- 2007: PhD scholarship, Politecnico di Milano (Italy)
- Teaching Assistant at RU
- Fluid mechanics and heat transfer (VT STV1003) - Spring 2013
- Heat transfer (T-863-HEAT) - Spring 2013
- Teaching at Arba Minch University
- Introduction to FEM
- Numerical Methods
- Strength of Materials
- Theory of Machines
- Machine Elements
- Machine Design
- Technical Drawing
- Metal Forming Processes
- Vibrations
Research Outline
My research interests are in the fields of finite element method, computational fluid dynamics, multidisciplinary design optimization, surrogate-based optimization, and developing numerical simulation procedures for industrial applications. Current research project include:
Research Grants
Journal Articles
My research interests are in the fields of finite element method, computational fluid dynamics, multidisciplinary design optimization, surrogate-based optimization, and developing numerical simulation procedures for industrial applications. Current research project include:
- Aerodynamic shape optimization by physics-based surrogate.
- 2013: People Marie Curie Actions, Intra-European Fellowships (IEF), Call: FP7-PEOPLE-2012-IEF, “Aerodynamic Shape Optimization by Physics-Based Surrogate”
Journal Articles
- Y.A. Tesfahunegn, F. Rosa, and C. Gorla, “The effects of the shape of tooth profile modifications on the transmission error, bending, and contact stress of spur gears,” Proc. IMechE, Part C: J. Mechanical Engineering Science, 2010, 224 (C8), 1749-1758.
- Yonatan A., F.Rosa, and C.Gorla, “Influenza della forma delle modifiche di profilo sull’Errore di Trasmissione,” Organi di Trasmissione, Vol.4,April 2009, pp.84-88.
Refereed Conference Papers
- Yonatan A. Tesfahunegn, F.Rosa, and C.Gorla, “The Influence of Profile Modifications on Root Stress,” Proceedings of MPT2009-Sendai, JSME International Conference on Motion and Power Transmissions, May 13-15, 2009, Matsushima Isles Resort, Japan, pp.407-412.
- S. Koziel , L. Leifsson, and Y.A. Tesfahunegn “Aerodynamic Shape Optimization Using Space Mapping,” Second International Workshop on Advances in Simulation-Driven Optimization and Modeling (ASDOM) (Reykjavik University, Iceland, August 9-10, 2013)
- Yonatan A. Tesfahunegn, F.Rosa, C.Gorla, The Influence of Profile Modifications on Root Stress,” MPT2009-Sendai, JSME International Conference on Motion and Power Transmissions, May 13-15, 2009, Matsushima Isles Resort, Japan.
