Tekle, Biruk (Dr)
| Position | Lecturer |
|---|---|
| Campus | Mt Helen |
| Office | Y236 |
| Phone | +61 3 5327 6693 |
| b.tekle@federation.edu.au |
Qualifications
- PhD in Civil Engineering, UNSW, Australia, 2017
- MSc in Civil Engineering, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, 2012
- BSc in Civil Engineering, Haramaya University, Ethiopia, 2009
Biography
Dr. Biruk Hailu Tekle, an Alexander von Humboldt research fellow, is a Lecturer in Civil Engineering within the Institute of Innovation, Science, and Sustainability at Federation University Australia. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from UNSW Australia, an MSc from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, and a BSc from Haramaya University, Ethiopia. Dr. Tekle has previously served as a Research Associate at UNSW and as a Lecturer at Melbourne Polytechnic. In 2020, his prestigious Humboldt fellowship took him to the Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (HTWK) in Germany, where he conducted his postdoctoral research on textile-reinforced alkali-activated concrete. His research is dedicated to characterizing and exploiting non-traditional cement, concrete, and reinforcements, with a focus on Sustainable Construction Materials, Geopolymer and Alkali-Activated Cement, and the Durability of Concrete Structures.
Dr. Tekle's work is grounded in both experimental and numerical methods, aiming to understand the physical, mechanical, and durability properties of construction materials. His extensive research has been published in high-ranking international journals and presented at numerous conferences. Currently, he is participating in interdisciplinary research projects, including innovative studies on reusing timber waste with geopolymer concrete. Dr. Tekle has over a decade of experience in teaching and student supervision across Australia, China, Germany and Ethiopia where he has made significant contributions to civil engineering education. At Federation University, he continues to play a key role in advancing civil engineering education and mentoring the next generation of engineers. He is involved in professional societies, such as Engineers Australia and the Concrete Institute of Australia, and serves as a guest editor for scientific journals, reflecting his commitment to the academic and professional communities.
Teaching areas
- Concrete Technology and Civil Construction (ENGIN2202)
- Engineering Construction (ENGIN4203)
- Intelligent Construction (ENGIN4213)
- Traffic and Transport (ENGIN3203)
- Engineering Research Methodology and Management (ENGIN3001)
- Advanced Engineering Projects (ENGIN5002 and ENGIN5003)
Activities
- Civil Engineering Program Coordinator
- Guest Editor for Materials (MDPI) and Polymers (MDPI) journals
- Organising member of EURO MED SEC 4 conference (2022)
Opportunities
Dr Tekle is continuously looking for interested students, researchers and industry partners in concrete technology and sustainable construction materials. Please contact him at b.tekle@federation.edu.au to discuss potential opportunities and collaborations.