Melese Shiferaw Kebede holds PhD in Mechanical (Manufacturing) Engineering from Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, and currently works as Researcher and Lecturer at Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Technology, University of Gondar. His researches span smart materials, additive manufacturing and processing, materials characterization, 3D printing, material testing, materials selection, metallurgy, Waste Recycling, and biomaterials. He has published 11 journal articles. He also participated in some International and National conferences and gave his oral presentations.