Lecturer | Mekdela Amba University | Ethiopia
Dr. Bawoke Mekuye Getnet is an Ethiopian physicist, lecturer, and researcher known for his impactful contributions to condensed matter physics, nanoscience, nanomaterials, and diluted magnetic semiconductors (DMS). He holds a B.Sc. in Physics from Dilla University and an M.Sc. in Physics from Debre Markos University, building a strong foundation in theoretical and computational physics. He serves as Lecturer and Coordinator of the College of Natural and Computational Sciences at Mekdela Amba University, where he leads academic coordination and teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students, drawing on earlier experience as a secondary school physics teacher that shaped his passion for inspiring future scientists. His research spans computational modeling of high Curie temperature in ferromagnetic semiconductors, size-dependent optical properties of nanomaterials, energy system dynamics, and antibacterial mechanisms of metallic nanoparticles, supported by expertise in Python, MATLAB, dielectric function analysis, nanomaterial simulations, scientific writing, and peer review. Dr. Bawoke has published in leading journals such as Nano Select, Frontiers in Physics, Energy Science & Engineering, Advances in Condensed Matter Physics, and IET Nanobiotechnology, contributed book chapters and systematic reviews, and serves as a peer reviewer for prominent journals including ACS Omega and Solid State Communications. Beyond research, he has conducted teacher training programs, delivered software workshops for physics graduates, and presented at major conferences on computational investigations of ferromagnetic semiconductors. His honors include the prestigious Best Researcher Award (International Top Research Award) in recognition of his commitment to advancing physics research and education. Dedicated to promoting innovation, knowledge sharing, and capacity building in Ethiopia and beyond, Dr. Bawoke aspires to expand Q1 journal publications, foster global research collaborations, and engage as a keynote speaker and editorial board member, positioning him to play a transformative role in nanotechnology, semiconductor physics, and energy research while inspiring future generations of researchers.
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Featured Publications
Mekuye, B., & Abera, B. (2023). Nanomaterials: An overview of synthesis, classification, characterization, and applications. Nano Select, 4(8), 486–501. Cited by: 501
Mekuye, B. (2023). The impact of size on the optical properties of silver nanoparticles based on dielectric function. Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials Annual Volume 2024. Cited by: 18
Girma, A., Abera, B., Mekuye, B., & Mebratie, G. (2024). Antibacterial activity and mechanisms of action of inorganic nanoparticles against foodborne bacterial pathogens: A systematic review. IET Nanobiotechnology, 2024(1), 5417924. Cited by: 14
Girma, A., Alamnie, G., Bekele, T., Mebratie, G., Mekuye, B., & Abera, B., et al. (2024). Green-synthesised silver nanoparticles: Antibacterial activity and alternative mechanisms of action to combat multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens: A systematic literature review. Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews, 17(1), 2412601. Cited by: 10
Girma, A., Mebratie, G., Mekuye, B., Abera, B., Bekele, T., & Alamnie, G. (2024). Antibacterial capabilities of metallic nanoparticles and influencing factors. Nano Select, 5(12), e202400049. Cited by: 9