Zelealem Hagos Birhane

Apr 2025 — Present

Aksum University
Aksum, Ethiopia

Vice Dean of Student Services

• Work under the student dean to solve student problems, oversee campus-level activities, and guide student conduct policies.
• Handle student complaints regarding food services, personal difficulties, and health or housing (dormitory) coordination.
• Supervise campus-level entertainment, sports, social clubs, and events.
• Oversee student psychological support programs, advising, academic progress tracking, and study-strategy trainings.
• Propose discipline rules for student conduct, create awareness programs, and build links between the university and graduates.

Jul 2018 — Present

Aksum University
Aksum, Ethiopia

Lecturer, Faculty of ECE

• Teach advanced undergraduate courses.
• Supervise graduate student theses and dissertations.
• Conduct research projects and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to curriculum design and department committees.
• Mentor junior academic staff and technical assistants.

Oct 2018 — Mar 2020

Aksum University
Aksum, Ethiopia

Head of Department, ECE

• Set departmental goals, mentor team members, and drive excellence.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, and performance reviews.
• Allocate resources fairly and manage the departmental budget.
• Act as a bridge between upper management and team members.
• Monitor work standards, address issues, and improve processes.

Sep 2014 — Aug 2016

Aksum University
Aksum, Ethiopia

Assistant Lecturer, Department of ECE

• Teach seminars, tutorials, and practical workshops under senior academic staff.
• Prepare course materials: lesson plans, lecture notes, visual aids, and learning resources.
• Supervise and guide student projects, field trips, and lab sessions.