About
I am an aerospace engineer with a passion for making drones safer and more autonomous. My work spans sensor fusion, machine learning, and embedded systems for autonomous drone navigation. I have hands-on experience deploying AI models on edge devices, real-time video streaming, and developing embedded control systems for UAV applications.
Research Interests
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Autonomous Navigation
Sensor Fusion
Edge AI & Computer Vision
Embedded Systems
Real-time Video Streaming
Education
2018 - 2024
Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering
Pusan National University, South Korea
2012 - 2015
M.Sc. in Control Engineering
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology, Ethiopia
2006 - 2010
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Professional Experience
2024 - Present
Research and Development
PNUDRONE, Busan, South Korea
2015 - 2018
Lecturer
Adama Science and Technology University, Ethiopia
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, School of Engineering.
2010 - 2011
Graduate Assistant
Adama Science and Technology University, Ethiopia
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, School of Engineering.
Technical Skills
Programming
C/C++
Python
MATLAB
AI & Vision
PyTorch
YOLO
OpenCV
Embedded & Edge
VOXL2
Jetson
TI MCU
Robotics
ROS
PX4
MAVLink
Tools
Linux
GStreamer
Git
What Drives Me
- Innovation in Autonomy: I am passionate about bridging the gap between theoretical research and real-world drone applications, focusing on making autonomous systems more reliable and resilient.
- Problem Solving at the Edge: I thrive on the challenge of deploying complex AI and control algorithms on resource-constrained embedded hardware.
- Collaborative R&D: I value connecting with fellow engineers and researchers to push the boundaries of what is possible in the robotics and aerospace sectors.