Wichita State University, United States.
Getachew Ambaye is an accomplished researcher, educator, and engineer specializing in industrial and mechanical engineering. Based in Wichita, KS, USA, he is currently completing his Ph.D. in Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering at Wichita State University (WSU). With extensive experience in academia and industry, he has contributed significantly to mechanical design, robotics, and manufacturing research. Getachew has a strong publication record in high-impact journals and actively participates in engineering education and research projects.
Profile
Education 🎓
Getachew Ambaye is a dedicated researcher and engineer with a strong academic background in industrial and mechanical engineering. He is currently completing his Ph.D. in Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering at Wichita State University, USA (2022–Present) and is ready to defend his dissertation. Prior to this, he pursued a Higher Diploma Program at Bahir Dar Institute of Technology (BiT), Ethiopia (2021–2022) to enhance his expertise in engineering education. He holds an MSc. in Mechanical Design Engineering from Jimma Institute of Technology (JiT), Ethiopia (2017–2020), where he focused on advanced mechanical design principles and numerical analysis. His journey in engineering began with a BSc. in Mechanical Engineering from Jimma Institute of Technology (JiT), Ethiopia (2012–2016), providing him with a solid foundation in mechanical systems, design, and manufacturing. Through his academic and research pursuits, Getachew continues to contribute to advancements in robotics, manufacturing, and industrial automation.
Experience 💼
Teaching & Academic Positions
Getachew Ambaye has extensive teaching experience in engineering education across multiple institutions. Since 2022, he has been an Instructor at Wichita State University, USA, where he teaches IME 222: Engineering Graphics, its associated IME 222L lab (focusing on 3DX & CATIA V5), and serves as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) for IME 425: Kinematics and Dynamics Design. In 2024, he joined Hesston College, USA, as an Engineering Professor, where he teaches ENGR 422: Design of Machines, mentors students in ENGR 477 & 478: Senior Design Capstone Project, and guides courses in ENGR 372 & 371: Mechatronic System Design & Fundamentals. Before moving to the U.S., he was a Lecturer at Bahir Dar Institute of Technology (BiT), Ethiopia (2020–2022) and served as an Assistant Lecturer and Lecturer at Jimma Institute of Technology (JiT), Ethiopia (2016–2020). Additionally, he contributed as a Guest Lecturer/Trainer at Ethio Engineering Group (EEG), Ethiopia (2021–2022), delivering specialized training programs.
Research Interests 🔬
Soft Robotics & Finite Element Analysis
Machine Learning for Industrial Applications
Mechanical System Dynamics & Vibration Analysis
Product Design & Development
Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Awards & Recognitions 🏆
Dr. David M. Aber Scholarship, Wichita State University (2024)
Volunteer & Participant, 2024 COExperience & MBSE Cyber Systems Symposium
Presenter, Multiple international conferences including IWAMA, ICAST, and ICT4DA
Selected Publications 📚
Soft Robot Workspace Estimation via Finite Element Analysis and Machine Learning
Actuators, 2025 | DOI: 10.3390/act14030110
Contributors: Getachew Admassie Ambaye, Enkhsaikhan Boldsaikhan, Krishna Krishnan
Soft Robot Design, Manufacturing, and Operation Challenges: A Review
Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing, 2024 | DOI: 10.3390/jmmp8020079
Contributors: Getachew Admassie Ambaye, Enkhsaikhan Boldsaikhan, Krishna Krishnan
Robot Arm Damage Detection using Vibration Data and Deep Learning
Neural Computing and Applications, 2024 | DOI: 10.1007/s00521-023-09150-3
Contributors: Getachew Ambaye, Enkhsaikhan Boldsaikhan, Krishna Krishnan
Contact Temperature Analysis of the Classical Geneva Mechanism through Numerical Methods
Materials Today: Proceedings, 2022 | DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2022.01.420
Contributors: Getachew A. Ambaye, Hirpa G. Lemu, Mesay A. Tolcha
Numerical Stress Analysis and Fatigue Life Prediction of the Classical External Geneva Mechanism
Book Chapter, 2022 | DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-0572-8_23
Contributors: Getachew A. Ambaye, Hirpa G. Lemu