Ashenafi Kebedom Abrha is an accomplished professional in the field of Renewable Energy Technology, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Mekelle University's Ethiopian Institute of Technology. With a Master's degree in Renewable Energy Technology and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Ashenafi has dedicated over a decade to academia. His expertise spans various leadership roles, including Chair Head of Fluid and Turbomachinery and later Chair Head of Thermal and Energy Systems. Ashenafi is a prolific researcher, contributing to projects like the Project on an Offset parabolic solar cookers, Flat-Plate Solar Water Heater for Local Application: Technical Improvement and Dissemination, Design and Prototype Development of a Hydraulic Ram Pump for Rural Irrigation Applications etc. He has also been involved in numerous technical reports, publications, and consultancy projects, showcasing his proficiency in areas such as wind and solar energy resource assessment, solar technology, and electromechanical works. Ashenafi's commitment to renewable energy extends beyond academia, evident in his participation in international conferences and training programs. With excellent language skills in English, Amharic, and Tigrigna, coupled with a robust set of technical and organizational competences, Ashenafi Kebedom Abrha stands as a distinguished figure in the field of renewable energy.