Hello, I'm Gadisa Merdassa

Ph.D. Student in Structural Engineering

Pioneering research in Living Building Materials at the University of Colorado Boulder through NSF-funded innovation

Gadisa Merdassa

About Me

Hello there! I'm Gadisa, and I hail from the beautiful landscapes of Ethiopia, where my roots have shaped the essence of who I am today.

Currently pursuing my Ph.D. degree at the University of Colorado Boulder working on the National Science Foundation project that focuses on the study of Living Building Materials for structural applications.

Education

Ph.D. in Structural Engineering

University of Colorado Boulder

2022 - Present

Research focus on Living Building Materials for structural applications through NSF-funded project.

M.Sc. in Structural Engineering

University of Colorado Boulder

2021 - 2025

Completed advanced studies in structural engineering and materials science.

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Hawassa University

2011 - 2016

Foundation in civil and structural engineering principles.

Academic Experience

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Colorado Boulder

2022 - Present

Leading research on Living Building Materials funded by the National Science Foundation.

Teaching Assistant

University of Colorado Boulder

2021 - 2023

Assisted in undergraduate structural engineering courses and laboratory sessions.

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