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 Tekle is a lecturer in civil engineering within the Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability at Federation University Australia. He completed his PhD at UNSW, Australia. His PhD thesis focused on the bond behaviour of glass fibre-reinforced polymers and alkali-activated concrete. After completing his PhD, Biruk worked as a research associate at UNSW and as a lecturer at Melbourne Polytechnic. In 2020 he was awarded the highly prestigious Alexander von Humboldt research fellowship in Germany, where he worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (HTWK) in Leipzig, Germany. Biruk's research focuses on characterising and exploiting non-traditional cement, concrete and reinforcements. He uses experimental and numerical research to understand the materials' physical, mechanical, and durability properties.
Teaching areas
- Concrete Technology and Civil Construction (ENGIN2202)
- Engineering Construction (ENGIN4203)
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.