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Position

Senior Lecturer

Name

Dr Tamiru Alemu Lemma

Nationality

Ethiopia

tamiru.lemma@utp.edu.my

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Qualifications

2012, PhD in Mechanical Engineering by Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

2004, Master in Master of Applied Mechanics by Addis Ababa University, Faculty of Technology

1999, Degree in BSc in Mechanical Engineering by Addis Ababa University, Faculty of Technology

Specialization

Modelling, Diagnostics and Prognostics (e.g. Stationary/ Industrial Gas Turbine and Long-Distance Pipelines)
Mechanical and Mechatronic Systems Design Optimization (e.g. Supersonic Separators, Oil/Water Separators, pipeline isolation plugs)
Application of AI and Machine Learning in Mechanical Engineering Discipline
- Data-driven Predictive Model for Reserve Strength Ratio of Fixed Offshore Structures
Finite Element Analysis of Vibration in Shafts, geared systems, pipelines, Small Bore Connections, Thermowells, and Vibration Isolators
Nonlinear model identification (e.g. Wiener, Hammerstein and Volterra Models, Orthonormal Basis, Orthogonal Polynomials, etc.)
NEW: - Fluid Structure Interaction with emphasis on Vibration and Fatigue Life Prediction

Research

Investigation of Performance Degradation, and the Possibility of Synergizing Prognostics and Reliability Models to Enhance and Prolong Useful Life of Gas Turbines

Investigation of a Novel Wind Speed Enhancement System for Electric Power Generation

Formulation of an Integrated approach to Performance Diagnostics And Reliability Monitoring For Gas Turbines

CFD Simulation Of The Effects of Drillpipe Rotation And Eccentricity On Cuttings Transport With Non-Newtonian Fluid Under HPRHT Deep Water Horizontal Wellbore

I-GEN - An Improved Process For Producing 3c-Silicon Carbide From High Energy Milling Rice Husk For Energy Storage Application In Photovoltaic (Pv) Industry

Publications
No.	Title of Publication
1	https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tamiru-Alemu-Lemma
2	https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=bgw3HZcAAAAJ&hl=en

Working Experience
No.	Position	From - To (Year)	Company Name
1	Senior Lecturer	2018 - to date	Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
2	Lecturer	2014 - 2017	Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
3	Postdoctoral Fellow	2013 - 2014	Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
4	Lecturer	2012 - 2013	Curtin University Sarawak Malaysia
5	Lecturer	2003 - 2006	Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
6	Assistant Lecturer	2000 - 2003	Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

Membership
No.	Position	From - To (Year)	Professional Bodies / Association
1	Senior lecturer	2015 - 2022	The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
2	lecturer	2000 - 2015	Ethiopian Society of Mechanical Engineers
3	Senior Lecturer	07 February 2019 - 02 July 2021	Board of Engineers Malaysia

Research
No.	Level of involvement	Research Title
1	Leader	Investigation of Performance Degradation, and the Possibility of Synergizing Prognostics and Reliability Models to Enhance and Prolong Useful Life of Gas Turbines
2	Member	Investigation of a Novel Wind Speed Enhancement System for Electric Power Generation
3	Member	Formulation of an Integrated approach to Performance Diagnostics And Reliability Monitoring For Gas Turbines
4	Member	CFD Simulation Of The Effects of Drillpipe Rotation And Eccentricity On Cuttings Transport With Non-Newtonian Fluid Under HPRHT Deep Water Horizontal Wellbore
5	Member	I-GEN - An Improved Process For Producing 3c-Silicon Carbide From High Energy Milling Rice Husk For Energy Storage Application In Photovoltaic (Pv) Industry