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Meron Mekonnen

Davis,USA

Summary

Civil/Geotechnical Engineer with experience in industry and academia, specializing in geotechnics and civil engineering disciplines. An expertise in construction monitoring, inspection, and structural and foundation design assessments for residential, commercial, healthcare, and highway projects. Currently, I am pursuing a Ph.D. In geotechnical engineering, with an area of interest in optimized geotechnical investigations, seismic hazard analysis, liquefiable soils, computational geotechnics, soil-structure interaction, and the seismic response of earth systems and geotechnical structures, sp. piles. Capable of working independently with minimum supervision, and committed to providing high-quality service to every project, with a focus on health, safety, and environmental issues.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Researcher

Korean Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology
Goyang-si, ROK
03.2022 - 08.2024
  • Data collection and processing
  • Prepared research papers and presentations
  • Evaluated the liquefaction potential of soil deposits using the finite element method in DEEPSOIL
  • Developed numerical models and conducted static and dynamic (seismic) analyses of micropiles using the finite difference method in FLAC3D
  • Conducted laboratory testing to assess soil behavior under various conditions
  • Analyzed and interpreted the mechanical behaviour observed in dynamic centrifuge model tests

Project Office Administrator and General Service Support

Philips Medical Systems
Addis Ababa, ETH
08.2019 - 07.2021
  • Supervised the construction site work
  • Followed up and reported the performance of subcontractors
  • Ascertained that the subcontractors receive the necessary materials
  • Participated in construction design reviews
  • Conducted the General Office Administration
  • Liaised with different stakeholders
  • Built alliances and partnerships with other organizations
  • Identified and addressed problems, and opportunities for the company
  • Coordinated and Managed installation and service of medical equipment works

Assistant Lecturer

Addis College
Addis Ababa, ET
11.2018 - 02.2019
  • Designed and implemented teaching-learning activities
  • Taught a range of modules in soil mechanics course at the undergraduate level
  • Supervised students
  • Assessed the work and progress of students

Site Inspector

ELUGI Consulting Architects and Engineers Construction Plc
Addis Ababa, ET
10.2017 - 02.2018
  • Managed on-site construction activities, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality benchmarks
  • Planned, tracked, and reported contractor performance to meet project deadlines
  • Ensured the availability of materials and resources for smooth operations

Site Engineer

ABE construction Plc
Addis Ababa, ET
08.2015 - 07.2016
  • Planned and scheduled daily tasks to optimize workflow and resource allocation
  • Interpreted the design and gave out instruction for labours
  • Controlled and managed the site activity

Assistant Site Engineer

ASER construction Pvt. Ltd. Co
Addis Ababa, ET
09.2013 - 01.2014
  • Prepared reinforcement bar (rebar) schedules for structural elements
  • Controlled excavation works
  • Prepared Take-off sheet
  • Following up the site activity

Education

Doctoral Degree - Geotechnical Engineering

University of Science And Technology
Goyang-si, ROK
04-2026

Master of Science - Civil Engineering ( Geotechnical)

Addis Ababa University, Institute of Technology
Addis Ababa, ET
07-2018

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Addis Ababa University, Institute of Technology
Addis Ababa, ET
07-2015

Skills

  • FLAC3D
  • PLAXIS
  • DEEPSOIL
  • ProShake
  • Abaqus
  • Python
  • SQL
  • AutoCAD

Languages

English
Professional

CORE QUALIFICATION

  • Geotechnical investigation and analysis
  • Seismic hazard analysis
  • Liquefaction evaluation
  • Construction inspection and monitoring
  • Familiarity with ASTM, ASCE7, AASHTO, and FHWA/NHI codes and standards

Certification

  • FLAC and FLAC3D for Earthquake Engineering and Dynamic Analysis, Mohr Academy, Feb. 2023

Publication and Research Experience

  • Research Project: Improvement of Seismic Resisting Piles – Seismic analysis of micropiles using FLAC3D (Mar. 2022 – Aug. 2024).
  • "Dynamic Behavior of Triaxial Micropile Under Varying Installation Angle: A Numerical Analysis," Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society, Nov. 2023. https://www.kgsjournal.org/articles/article/zvPb/
  • "Application of a Generalized Subgrade Model in the Analysis of Circular Plates on Elastic Foundations," Addis Ababa University, July 2018. http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/12345678/14317

Timeline

Student Researcher

Korean Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology
03.2022 - 08.2024

Project Office Administrator and General Service Support

Philips Medical Systems
08.2019 - 07.2021

Assistant Lecturer

Addis College
11.2018 - 02.2019

Site Inspector

ELUGI Consulting Architects and Engineers Construction Plc
10.2017 - 02.2018

Site Engineer

ABE construction Plc
08.2015 - 07.2016

Assistant Site Engineer

ASER construction Pvt. Ltd. Co
09.2013 - 01.2014

Doctoral Degree - Geotechnical Engineering

University of Science And Technology

Master of Science - Civil Engineering ( Geotechnical)

Addis Ababa University, Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Addis Ababa University, Institute of Technology

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