Mr. Berhane Handiso | Pyrolysis | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Berhane Handiso | Aalto University, Finland

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🎓 Education and Training

Handiso Berhane Abaychew holds a Master of Science (Tech.) in Environmental Technology from Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland (2013-2015). With a major in Sustainable Technology and Business and a minor in Green Chemistry, he achieved an impressive GPA of 3.48/4.00 and earned a thesis grade of 4.00/5.00 for his research on the “Possibility of GHG Mitigation in Ethiopian Cement Industry.” He completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Plastics Technology at Arcada University of Applied Sciences, Finland (2008-2012), achieving a GPA of 3.43/4.00 and a thesis grade of 4.00/5.00 for his work on the “Effect of Contaminants in Recycled PET.” Earlier, Handiso earned a Diploma in Pharmacy from Awassa College of Health Sciences, Ethiopia (2005-2008) with a GPA of 76.7/100. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Land Resources Management and Environmental Science (Minor: Forestry) at Mekelle University, Ethiopia (2001-2005).

📜 Graduation Theses

Handiso’s academic pursuits are marked by rigorous research contributions. His M.Sc. Thesis (2015), titled “The Possibility of GHG Mitigation in Ethiopian Cement Industry,” was supervised by Risto Soukka and Ville Uusitalo at Lappeenranta University of Technology. For his B.Eng. Thesis (2012), titled “Effect of Contaminants in Recycled PET,” he worked under the guidance of Valeria Poliakova at Arcada University of Applied Sciences. His Diploma Thesis (2008), “Efficient Drug and Medical Supplies Management System,” was supervised by Solomon Getachew at Awassa College of Health Sciences. Furthermore, his B.Sc. Thesis (2005) on the “Evaluation of the Efficiency of Micro-ponds” was guided by Girmay G/Samuel at Mekelle University.

💼 Work Experience

Handiso has gained diverse professional experience in various roles. As a Volunteer at Reuse Centre, Kierrätyskeskus Oy, Finland (2015), he actively contributed to sorting and preparing reusable and recyclable materials, promoting sustainable practices. During his tenure as a Research Assistant at Arcada University of Applied Sciences, Finland (2012), he worked on laboratory-scale waste plastics mechanical recycling, extrusion, and mechanical property testing, including tensile and flexural strength analysis.

From 2010 to 2015, Handiso served as a Logistic Staff at Posti Oy, Postal Service, Finland, where he managed newspaper sorting and delivery with precision and efficiency. Earlier in his career, as an Assistant Pharmacy Technician at Awassa City Health Centre, Ethiopia (2007), he ensured the accurate dispensing of medications, monitored inventory levels, and adhered to health standards. Additionally, during his Practical Placement at Mekelle University, Ethiopia (2004), he conducted research on “the efficiency of micro-ponds,” which included inflow measurements, evaporation loss analysis, and social impact assessments.

🏆 Awards and Achievements

In 2001, Handiso was awarded a Certificate of Outstanding Achievement by the Ministry of Education, Ethiopia, for his exceptional performance in the Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate Examination (ESLCE). He achieved a perfect GPA of 4.00/4.00 with 5 A’s and above, a testament to his academic excellence and dedication.

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