Eskedar Ayele
Albuquerque,United States
Summary
Goal-oriented researcher in RF engineering and antennas, bringing 6 years of overall experience. Electrical and Computer Engineer with bachelor's degree focused on Electronic Communication Engineering from Addis Ababa Institute of Technology. A master's degree in communication engineering specializes in antennas and electromagnetics without a thesis. I am currently doing a PhD in electrical engineering at the University of New Mexico. Expertly skilled in electrical and computer engineering as well as having the ability to find an answer to a question or a solution to a problem, well-versed in high-pressure, deadline-driven, target-focused environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of New Mexico, NM
08.2022 - Current
- I'm working on Autonomous Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) for the next 6G communication system.
- Conducted extensive background research on specific topics, establishing a strong foundation for project success.
- Collaborated with other researchers to develop strategies.
Project Engineer
Ethiopia Space Science and Technology Institute
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Feasibility study for development of communication satellite in line with budget and time-frame constraints
- Provided technical support on feasibility study of a communication satellite with comprehensive written reports on feasibility of the project
- Need assessment on a national level
- Project requirement analysis and frequency coordination with international companies.
- Working with international companies for project assessment.
Assistant Researcher
Ethiopia Space Science and Technology Institute
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Chief Engineer in design and development of Beacon satellite receiver for ionospheric total electron content (TEC) research study
- Supported timely delivery of engineering projects, ensuring outstanding quality and standards such as Antenna design, receiver design, optical camera for small satellites, communication subsystem of satellites.
Education
Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering
University of New Mexico
05.2028
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering: Antennas & Electromagnetic
Addis Ababa University
08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering
Addis Ababa University, Institute of Technology
07.2016
Skills
- Coding: Python, Matlab
- Software: CST, ADS
- Measuring and testing: VNA, Antenna far-field and near field measurement, RF probe station
- Fabrication: small antenna and RF circuit fabrication using a milling machine and LPKF protolaser
Honours And Awards
Young African Scientific Talent, Paris, 10/22/2021
Publications
First Ethiopian Remote Sensing Satellite (ETRSS-1) mission information and overview. [2019]
Projects
Ethiopian Communication Satellite (ETCOMSAT)
- A communication satellite project that was planned to be launched in 2024.
- My main role in this project was on a feasibility study and frequency coordination for the satellite.
Beacon Satellite Receiver
- Beacon satellite receiver installation for Ionospheric Total Electron Content (TEC) study and mapping software development.
- Chief Engineer in satellite receiver system design and installation.
Earth Observation CubeSat
- Take part in the first-hand design and simulation of the camera payload and communication architecture of the Cube Satellite.
Ethiopian Remote Sensing Satellite
- The ETRSS 1 (Ethiopian Remote Sensing Satellite) is Ethiopia's first satellite, which will provide data on changes in climate and weather-related phenomena that will be utilized for the country's key targets in agriculture, forestry, and natural resources protection initiatives.
- My main role in this project was the design of the communication subsystem and image processing.
Reference
- Professor Christos Christodoulou, (+1) 505-277-6580, christos@unm.edu, University of New Mexico.
- Yeshurun Alemayeu (PhD), yeshuruna@essti.gov.et, Deputy Director, Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute.
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of New Mexico, NM
08.2022 - Current
Project Engineer
Ethiopia Space Science and Technology Institute
09.2020 - 09.2021
Assistant Researcher
Ethiopia Space Science and Technology Institute
10.2017 - 08.2020
Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering
University of New Mexico
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering: Antennas & Electromagnetic
Addis Ababa University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering
Addis Ababa University, Institute of Technology
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