Hello!
I’m Abiy Demissie
Student | University of Adelaide | Mechatronic Engineer, Computer Science
About me
A mechatronic engineer in South Australia
Passionate engineer and innovator with a proven track record in robotics, rocketry, and machine learning
An Innovative Engineer pursuing dual degrees in Mechatronic Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Adelaide. With a strong foundation, I’ve designed lunar robotic arms, worked on rockets, and mastered C++, Python, ROS, and OpenFOAM. Let’s collaborate on innovative projects. Reach out to explore new horizons.
SKills & Education
Skills
C, C++, Python, and MATLAB
OpenFOAM
Robot Operating System (ROS)
SolidWorks and Fusion 360
Linux and bash/shell scripting
Inventor and 3DExperience
University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Mechanical) with a Major in Mechatronics
03/2019 – 12/2024
University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
03/2019 – 12/2024
Experience
Robotic Arm Team member
Adelaide Rover Team, Adelaide
07/2021 – 09/2023
- Designed and built a robotic arm with 6 degrees of freedom for object manipulation in a full-scale simulated lunar mission.
- Developed a controller using C++ and ROS to precisely manipulate the robotic arm.
- Collaborated with the team to design and build a rover for the simulated lunar mission.
ADEPT Rocketry Division Team Member
ADEPT Rocketry Division, Adelaide
12/2020 – 09/2023
- Designed and built 8 base rocket structures and fins.
- Selected motors and performed rocket simulations to optimise performance
- Physically integrated parts and worked to acquired launch certification.
- Presented Preliminary Design Review (PDR) to project stakeholders.
AIML Summer Research Scholarship
Australian Institute for Machine Learning, Adelaide
11/2022 – 02/2023
- Developed and implemented a behaviour tree using C++ and ROS to control the movements and actions of a quadruped robot.
- Incorporated computer vision techniques in Python to enable the robot to recognise and respond to its environment.
- Evaluated and optimised the behaviour tree’s efficiency, reliability, and accuracy in controlling the robot’s actions.
Modelling and Simulation, Intern
Saab Australia, Adelaide
06/2021 – 02/2022
- Conducted a comprehensive literature review of existing hypersonic flow research.
- Evaluated various solvers in OpenFOAM for hypersonic flow simulations and created validation simulations using C++.
- Implemented custom shapes into validated solvers and analysed results using ParaView.
- Produced a detailed report on the hypersonic flow simulations and presented findings to the engineering team.
Recent Work
ADEPT Rocketry Division
AIML Summer Research Scholarship
