Mihretu Fikre Wijore
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
Wachemo University
11.2015 - Current
- Instructed undergraduate courses in both classroom and laboratory settings. Courses Taught: General Geology, Stratigraphy and Earth History, Techniques of Geochemical Analysis, Sedimentary Petrology, Volcanology and Geothermal Resources, Geoscience and Research Methods.
- Led field practical courses in Petroleum and Coal Geology, Sedimentary/Igneous/Metamorphic Terrain Mapping, Rock Mechanics and Tunneling, Mining Geology, and Engineering Geology.
Project Geologist
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted a potential assessment of Gemstones and Industrial Minerals in the Hadiya Zone.
Project Geologist
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed mineral and construction material resource assessment in selected areas of the Kembata-Tembaro Zones (Hadaro case study).
Education
Master of Science (MSc) - Engineering Geology
Arba Minch University
04.2020
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Geology
Arba Minch University
07.2013
Skills
- Microsoft Office Package
- ArcGIS
- Python
- Machine Learning
- Stereolithography
- 3D Mapping
- Geophysical analysis
- Prediction through Modeling
- Bearing capacity
- Soil behavior
- Rock behavior
- Settlement hazard
- Landslide hazard
- Flood hazard
- Groundwater quality
- Groundwater potential
- Climate change hazard
- Mining stability
- Mining feasibility
- Mineral potential
- Geo-Statistics
- SPSS
- Geological Mapping
- Outcrop Mapping
- Geotechnical Investigations
- Core Sampling
- Drilling Data Analysis
- Well-logging
- Rock Mass Rating Analysis
- Slope Stability Analysis
- Settlement Analysis
- Tunneling Design
- Underground Mining Design
- Mining Operation Design
- Technical Report Writing
- Environmental Re-habitation
- Mineral Resource Assessment
- Evaluation of Oil Bearing Geology
- Material Selection for Construction
Certification
- Artificial intelligence, Udacity Coding & Ethiopian Prime Minister Office, 2025-05-01
- Master class certificate, University of Arizona, 2025-01-01
- NGAT, Ministry of Education of Ethiopia, 2025-10-01
- Resistivity Geophysics for kaoline deposit investigation, Balessa, Fikr Foundation, 2025-01-01
- Invigilator for Grade 12 National Exam, Dembdolo University, 2025-07-01
- Invigilator for Grade 12 National Exam, AASTU University, 2023-06-01
- Data Analysis using SPSS - Online course, 2022-01-01
- Pedagogy, Wachemo University, 2025-01-01
- Mineral Mining and Material Excavation Designer, 2021-01-01 to 2022-12-31, Joint of Wachemo University-SNNP Mine & Energy Agency
- Introduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage, 2014-12-01, Ethiopian Kalehiwot Church
Ongoing Publication
- Predictive Landslide Susceptibility Modeling Using Statistical Approaches in Mantsa River Catchment, Dawro Zone, South Western Ethiopia, Springer
- Predictive Settlement Hazard Mapping and Remedial Foundation Design for High-Rise Buildings: Geotechnical Evidence from Northern Hossana Town, Central Ethiopia, Springer
Extraordinary Activity
Excellent(A), MSc Thesis at Arba Minch University, 2020-01-01
Geological And Geotechnical Skills
Geological & Outcrop Mapping, Geotechnical Investigations & Mapping, Core Sampling, Drilling (RQD) Data Analysis, Well-logging & Data Analysis, Rock Mass Rating (RMR) Analysis, Slope Stability, Settlement, and Bearing Capacity Analysis, Tunneling & Underground Mining Design, Mining Operation Design, Technical Report Writing, Environmental Re-habitation, Mineral Resource Assessment, Evaluation of Oil Bearing Geology, Material Selection for Construction (Geological and Geotechnical feasibility)
Volunteering And Memberships
- Hadiya Zone RED-CROSS, 2025
- Voluntary Services in Environmental Protection, Youth office: Gibe Woreda, 2012, 2013, 2014
- Hadiya Development Association, 2013
- Geology Club of Arba Minch University, 2011, 2012, 2013
Country Of Residence
Ethiopia
References
- Prof. Melesse Alemayehu (PhD), Geoscientist, ASTU & AASTU University, Ethiopia, melessegemechu043@gmail.com
- Prof. Tarun Kumar Raghuvanshi (PhD), Engineering Geologist, AA University, Ethiopia, tkranguvanshi@gmail.com
- Dr. Epherem Getahun (PhD), Engineering Geologist, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia, ephremo693@gmail.com
Timeline
Project Geologist
02.2022 - 01.2023
Project Geologist
02.2021 - 01.2022
Instructor
Wachemo University
11.2015 - Current
Master of Science (MSc) - Engineering Geology
Arba Minch University
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Geology
Arba Minch University