Million Merid Afessa

Million M. Afessa is an experienced Mechanical and Energy engineer with over 13 years of hands-on expertise across diverse fields within multidisciplinary engineering. Million is currently a research staff at Jimma Institute of Technology, and PhD student in collaboration with Politecnico Di Milano, Italy under the CRECK research group lab. Million research activities are focused on the thermochemical conversion of agricultural biomass residues for biofuel applications and other value-added products. Million M. known for his excellent communication skills, collaborative nature, and exceptional leadership abilities, effectively conveys ideas and leads teams in executing cutting-edge procedures. His adeptness in managing multiple tasks simultaneously further enhances his contributions. His research interests span renewable energy, waste conversion to bioenergy and value-added products, thermal power plant performance analysis, energy economics, and policy issues. With prior experience in research and teaching at higher institutions, he brings valuable insights, contributing significantly to advancing knowledge and shaping the future of engineering education and innovation. Furthermore, Million has extensive experience as a training facilitator, employability and life skills trainer, youth empowerment advocate, and dedicated volunteer.