Mr. Getachew Ambaye | Soft Robotics | Best Researcher Award

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.

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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

Mr. Runhui Xiang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Sun Yat-sen University, China.

Runhui Xiang is a Master's student in mechanical engineering at the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China. He holds a B.E. degree in robot engineering from Beijing Information Science and Technology University, earned in 2022. Runhui’s research focuses on cable-driven space manipulators and compliance control, contributing innovative solutions to enhance motion stability and position accuracy in advanced robotics systems.

Education 🎓

Runhui Xiang is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China. Building on his strong foundation in robotics, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Robot Engineering in 2022 from the Beijing Information Science and Technology University, Beijing, China. His academic journey reflects a dedication to advancing technologies in robotics and aerospace engineering, with a focus on innovative solutions for space manipulation and compliance control systems.

Experience 💼

Runhui Xiang is conducting advanced research in cable-driven space manipulators at Sun Yat-sen University, focusing on innovative control systems for precision and adaptability in space environments. He has developed a force–position hybrid drive model that dynamically adjusts force output, enabling the manipulator to maintain motion stability while achieving precise positioning. This breakthrough balances force flexibility and positional accuracy, addressing key challenges in traditional control methods and advancing the field of space robotics.