Andualem Workie

• Designed & synthesized nanostructured bioactive glass-ceramics (apatite-wollastonite) for tissue engineering. • Mastered spray pyrolysis for thin-film coatings and inorganic surface engineering. • Conducted materials characterization (XRD, SEM, BET, FTIR) and in-vitro biocompatibility studies (cytotoxicity assays). • Authored/co-authored peer-reviewed publications in international journals. • PhD officially recognized in Germany (Anabin H+, D1 Promotion).

• Taught secondary STEM curriculum in physics, developing lesson plans and fostering students' analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excelled at communicating complex scientific and mathematical concepts in a clear and accessible manner. • Mentored students, providing guidance for academic and scientific pursuits. • This role honed my abilities in knowledge transfer, pedagogy, and public speaking—skills directly applicable to R&D team leadership and technical presentations.

• Optimized treatment parameters for natural composite materials (bamboo), improving mechanical properties (bending strength) by 73.11%. • Applied statistical modeling (Design of Experiments, ANOVA) for structural optimization and material behavior analysis. • Focused on sustainable materials and green engineering principles, bridging polymer-matrix composites with materials chemistry. • Contributed to Ethiopia's emerging materials science initiatives.

• Dissertation: Development of Nanostructured Apatite-Wollastonite Glass-Ceramics for Bone Regeneration and Biosensor Interfaces. • Specialization: Ceramic coatings via spray pyrolysis, inorganic surface engineering, and cytocompatibility testing for biomedical applications. • Key Focus: Integrated solid-state principles, chemistry of calcium phosphates, and advanced spectroscopic analysis. • German Recognition (Anabin): Fully recognized as (D1 Promotion), and the university (NTUST) H+ status.

• Thesis: Optimization of Treatment Parameters for Enhancing Bending Strength of Bamboo. • Focus: Applied statistical modeling (Taguchi Design of Experiments, ANOVA) for structural optimization of polymer-matrix composites. • Emphasis: Bridged green engineering principles and sustainable materials with fundamental materials chemistry.

• Established a strong foundation in fundamental physics principles, including thermodynamics, solid-state physics, optics, and spectroscopy. • Included a full pedagogical certification, developing expertise in science education methodology, curriculum design, and communicating complex scientific concepts effectively. • This dual focus combines rigorous analytical skills with proven communication and knowledge transfer abilities.