Mihretu Wijore
Hossana,Central Ethiopia
Summary
Motivated and results-driven Engineering Geologist with an MSc in Engineering Geology (GPA: 3.71) from Ethiopia and a thesis rated excellent titled "Building Foundation Failure Assessment at Abaya Campus, Arba Minch University." Proven expertise in geotechnical investigation, soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and site characterization. Experienced in laboratory testing (Atterberg limits, SPT, CBR), geophysical surveys, and structural geology interpretation. Demonstrates strong fieldwork skills and academic research capacity, with a commitment to sustainable infrastructure development. Actively seeking international training, internships, scholarships, or work opportunities in geotechnical and environmental engineering, especially those offering visa sponsorship.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Geologist, Instructor, Researcher
Wachemo University
Hossana, Central Ethiopia
11.2015 - 04.2024
- I have been instructing the following courses in class and lab;General geology, Stratigraphy and earth history, Techniques of geochemical analysis, Sedimentary petrology, Practical sedimentary petrology, Geoscience and research methods and ,Volcanology and geothermal resources.Field practical course:
- Petroleum and coal geology,Sedimentary terrain mapping, Igneous terrain mapping, Metamorphic terrain mapping,
- Rock mechanics and tunneling, Mining geology and Engineering geology
- I have also worked at Minerals and Construction Materials Investigation Project
- Potential assessment of Gemstones and Industrial Minerals in Hadiya Zone,Feb 2022- Jan 2023.
- Mineral and construction material resource assessment at selected areas of
- Kembata-Tembaro Zones the case study area : Hadaro. Feb 2021 - Jan 2022.
- Invigilator for grade 12th national exam in Debre/M/ University,Oct, 2015 E.C
- Mineral mining and material excavation designer. Jan 2014 - Dec 2015.
- Hadiya development association ,2005 E.C
- Introduction to household water treatment and safe storage-Dec/2014
- Geology club of Arba Minch University 2003 to 2005 E.C
- Voluntary services in environmental protection in Gibe Woreda ,June/ 2014
- Voluntary services in environmental protection in Gibe Woreda ,June/ 2012/13
- Conducted site investigations to assess geological conditions for projects.
- Analyzed soil and rock samples to determine material properties.
- Prepared geological reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Geology
Arba Minch University
Arba Minch, SNNPR 10.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Arba Minch University
Arba Minch , SNNPR 12.2009 - 07.2013
Morsito
MorsitoSkills
- Freelancer
- Geotechnical investigations
- Material selection
- Stereolithography for faults and lineaments
- Geophysical interpretation
- Arc-GIS processing
- Microsoft office package(Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Geological/ outcrop mapping
- 3D mapping
- Oil and mineral resource assessment
- Mining operation design
- Evaluation of oil bearing geology
- Environmental protection
- Rock mass rating (RMR) analysis
- Core drilling (RQD) data analysis
- Well-logging
- Well data analysis and reporting
- Core sampling
- Settlement analysis
- Bearing capacity analysis
- Geotechnical analysis and mapping
- Slope stability analysis
- Tunneling /underground mining design
- Report writing
Languages
Amharic
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
- Potential assessment of Gemstones and Industrial Minerals in Hadiya
- Zone,January,2023
- • Mineral and construction material resource assessment at selected areas of KembataTembaro Zones the case study area : Hadaro,Feb. ,/2022.
- • Data analysis using SPSS, January 22,2022
- • English language proficiency, April ,2009 E.C
- • Certificate of English language proficiency, Oct,2023
- • Invigilator for grade 12th national exam in Debre/M/ University,Oct, 2015 E.C
- • Mineral mining and material excavation designer. Jan 2014 - Dec 2015.
- • Hadiya development association ,2005 E.C
- • Introduction to household water treatment and safe storage-Dec/2014
- • Geology club of Arba Minch University 2003 to 2005 E.C
- • Voluntary services in environmental protection in Gibe Woreda ,June/ 2014
- • Voluntary services in environmental protection in Gibe Woreda ,June/ 2012/13
Volunteer activities
Voluntary services in environmental protection in Gibe Woreda ,June/ 2014
• Voluntary services in environmental protection in Gibe Woreda ,June/ 2012/13
- Worked at CoVID 19 prevention strategies in Geology department at Wachemo University,2021
Timeline
Master of Science - Engineering Geology
Arba Minch University
10.2019 - 04.2020
Engineering Geologist, Instructor, Researcher
Wachemo University
11.2015 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Arba Minch University
12.2009 - 07.2013
Morsito
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