International Conference on Engineering and Technology (ICET)

Details: Mon, 08 December 2025 2:10 pm

International Conference on Engineering and Technology (ICET)

Host: Arba Minch Institute of Technology, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia

1^st National Conference (ICET-2019)

1^st National Conference (ICET-2020)

2^nd National Conference (ICET-2021)

3^rd National Conference (ICET-2022)

4^th International Conference (ICET-2023)

5^th International Conference (ICET-2024)

6^th International Conference (ICET-2025)

About the ICET Conference

The International Conference on Innovations and Challenges in Engineering and Technology (ICET) is a recurring scientific event organized by the Arba Minch Institute of Technology (AMiT) under Arba Minch University. The conference serves as a dynamic multidisciplinary platform where researchers, academicians, industry professionals, practitioners, and students come together to explore emerging trends, innovations, and challenges in the fields of science, engineering, and technology.

ICET is dedicated to advancing sustainable development through engineering and technological solutions, both nationally and globally. Each edition of the conference highlights recent advancements, promotes scholarly dialogue, and facilitates knowledge sharing across diverse technical disciplines. The event also showcases emerging technologies, products, and systems, helping bridge the gap between research and practical application.

Key Features of the Conference

· Keynote speeches from renowned experts offering insights into current trends in engineering and technology

· Peer-reviewed oral research presentations showcasing in-depth analysis of contemporary innovations

· Poster sessions that encourage idea exchange and collaboration—especially beneficial for early-career researchers

· Technology exhibitions featuring innovative products and system demonstrations

· Networking opportunities that connect national and international participants

The conference plays a vital role in advancing Ethiopia’s engineering and technology sectors by disseminating impactful research findings and fostering collaboration among universities, industries, research institutions, and government bodies. Selected papers from the conference undergo further review for publication in the Ethiopian International Journal of Engineering and Technology (EIJET).

ICET also supports AMiT’s broader mission as part of Arba Minch University’s growth as a research-intensive institution, helping strengthen problem-solving research, innovation capacity, and academic excellence within the country and beyond.

Themes of the Conference

Theme 1: Design, Development and Manufacturing of Electromechanical Engineering Systems for Sustainable Development

Electromechanical System Design and Development for industries
Design of Low-cost Automation System
Reverse Engineering of Agricultural Machinery and Machine Tools
Design and Development of Communication Systems for Rural Communities & Industries
Design and Development of Systems for Ceramic & Plastic Components
Design and Development of Micro Electromechanical System Applications in the Transportation Systems

Theme 2: Information Technology and Computing Systems for Sustainable Development

Development of Computing & Multidisciplinary ICT Solutions for Salient Disciplines like Education, Governance, Commerce and Business Communications
Adoption of ICTs for Digitization & Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Security Assessment & Defence Strategies for Ethiopian Institutions
Cost Effective & Secured ICT Solutions for Community’s Sustainable Development in Ethiopia
Emerging Researches in Next Generation Computing like Natural Language Processing, Information Retrieval, IoTs, Cloud Computing, Computer Vision, Image Processing and Green Computing

Theme 3: Sustainable Development in Built Environment Systems for Sustainable Development

Structural Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Construction Technology & Management
Surveying and Remote Sensing
Architecture and Urbanism
Resilient Architecture and Dynamic Urban Design
City Planning and Design
Ecology and Society
Sustainable Urban Development

Theme 4: Renewable energy resource assessment and development

Solar energy
Wind energy
Bio-Energy (Bio-fuel, Bio-gas)
Small Hydropower Design & Assessment
Geothermal Energy

Call for Papers Poster Notice

Keynote Speakers

ü HE Dr. Ing Sultan Welle, State Minister of Ministry of Water and Energy

ü Prof. Fissiha Mekuria, Professor of Malmo University, Sweden

Presented Articles

6^th International Conference on Innovation and Challenges in Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (ICET-2025)
List of Research Article Presenters
S.No	Name of the Presenter	Name of the Presenter	Affiliation	Remarks
1	Mabirat Matiwos	Investigating Partial Replacement of Scoria Powder and Pumice Powder as Cement Replacement for Self Compacted Mortar	AMU
2	Dr. Senait Nigussie	Desired park amenities; a lesson from existing parks	AASTU
3	Tamirat Haile	Comparative Study on the Effect of the Cement and Lime Enhancement on Expansive Soil of Achamo-Bonosha Road Project, Hadiya Zone, Ethiopia	AMU
4	Eng. Tsion Wondwosen	Innovative Track Infrastructure Solutions for Sustainable Railway Transportation	Ethio-Djibouti Railway Share Company
5	Dr. Kolo, D. N.	Effect of Periwinkle Shell on the Compressive Strength of Natural Aggregate Concrete	Federal University of Technology, Nigeria
6	Derbabaw Fentie	Market-Driven Acacia mearnsii-Based Tanguay System for Sustainable Bioenergy Production in the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia	University of Gonder
7	Addisalem Adefris	Development and Characterization of Waste Glass Particle Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Composite	Dilla University
8	Ermias A. Tesema	Design and Optimization of a Baffled Solar Cabinet Dryer for Mango Slices Using CFD Modeling	Mattu University
9	Firankor Teshome	Optimization and Prediction of Flexural Strength and Hardness in Jute-Kenaf-Glass Fiber Hybrid Composites with Al2O3 Nanoparticle Reinforcement Using RSM, ANN and GAN Models	AASTU
10	Walelign Wudu Bezabh	Intelligent Braking Technology: Reducing Stopping Distance and Traffic Accidents with Automation	Mizan Tepi University
11	Ashagire Adinew	Kafi Noonoo to English Machine Translation Using Deep Learning Approaches	Bonga University
12	Ayenew Kassie Admas	Automated Brain Tumor Detection and Classification Using CNN Pretrained Models with Attention Mechanisms	Inibara University
13	Mulugeta Abera	Effect of geotextile material on California bearing ratio and swell property of expansive soil of Danema town, South Western Ethiopia	AMU
14	Lamaro Hololo	Experimental Investigation of the Effects of Enset Fiber on the Properties of Hot Mix Asphalt	AMU

Program Schedule

Session	Time	Activities	Speaker/Responsible	Affiliation	Chairman/ Rapporteur	Moderator
Morning	8:15 - 8:30 AM	Registration and Reception of the Participants	Organizing Committee	AMU	Dr. Hiwot Tsegaye/ Dr. Yalisho G.	Dr. Mohammed A.
	8: 30 - 8:40 AM	Welcoming Speech: Scientific Director, Arba Minch Institute of Technology	Dr. Muluneh Lemma
	8:40 – 8:50 AM	Opening Speech: President, Arba Minch University	Dr. Ing. Abdela Kemal
	8:50 – 9:00 AM	Introduction about AMU, AMiT	Dr. Tesfaye H/mariam
	9:00 – 9:30 AM	Keynote Speech 1	HE Dr. Ing Sultan Welle	State Minister, Ministry of Water and Energy
	9:30 – 10:00 AM	Keynote Speech 2	Prof. Fisseha Mekuria	Professor, Malmo University, Sweden
	10:00 – 10:30 AM	Discussion on Plenary Speeches	Participants
	10:30 – 10:50 AM	Health Break	Logistic Team
	11:00 - 11:15 AM	Investigating Partial Replacement of Scoria Powder and Pumice Powder as Cement Replacement for Self Compacted Mortar	Mabirat Matiwos	AMU	Dr. Zeleke L./ Shambel K.	Abel S.
	11:15 - 11:30 AM	Desired park amenities; a lesson from existing parks	Dr. Senait Nigussie	AASTU
	11:30 - 11:45 AM	Comparative Study on the Effect of the Cement and Lime Enhancement on Expansive Soil of Achamo-Bonosha Road Project, Hadiya Zone, Ethiopia	Tamirat Haile	AMU
	11:45 - 12:30 AM	Discussion	Participants
	12:30 - 1:45 PM	Lunch Break
	11:00 - 11:15 AM	Innovative Track Infrastructure Solutions for Sustainable Railway Transportation	Eng. Tsion Wondwosen	Ethio-Djibouti Railway Share Company	Samuel K./ G/filmuna A	Dr. Bisrat G.
	11:15 - 11:30 AM	Effect of Periwinkle Shell on the Compressive Strength of Natural Aggregate Concrete	Dr. Kolo, D. N.	Federal University of Technology, Nigeria
	11:30 - 11:45 AM	Market-Driven Acacia mearnsii-Based Tanguay System for Sustainable Bioenergy Production in the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia	Derbabaw Fentie	University of Gonder
	11:45 - 12:30 AM	Discussion	Participants
	12:30 - 1:45 PM	Lunch Break
Afternoon
	2:00 - 2:15 PM	Development and Characterization of Waste Glass Particle Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Composite	Addisalem Adefris	Dilla University	Habtewold A./ Elias A.	Gelaye G.
	2:15 - 2:30 PM	Design and Optimization of a Baffled Solar Cabinet Dryer for Mango Slices Using CFD Modeling	Ermias A. Tesema	Mattu University	Habtewold A./ Elias A.	Gelaye G.
	2:30 - 3:00 PM	Discussion	Participants
	3:00 - 3:15 PM	Optimization and Prediction of Flexural Strength and Hardness in Jute-Kenaf-Glass Fiber Hybrid Composites with Al2O3 Nanoparticle Reinforcement Using RSM, ANN and GAN Models.	Firankor Teshome	AASTU	Habtewold A./ Mesfin G.	Agegnehu S.
	3:15 - 3:30 PM	Intelligent Braking Technology: Reducing Stopping Distance and Traffic Accidents with Automation	Walelign Wudu Bezabh	Mizan Tepi University
	3:30 - 4:00 PM	Discussion
	4:00 - 4:20 PM	Health Break	Logistic Team
	2:00 - 2:15 PM	Kafi Noonoo to English Machine Translation Using Deep Learning Approaches	Ashagire Adinew	Bonga University	Dr. Kibreab A./ Bikila A.	Chala S.
	2:15 - 2:30 PM	Automated Brain Tumor Detection and Classification Using CNN Pretrained Models with Attention Mechanisms	Ayenew Kassie Admas	Injibara University	Dr. Kibreab A./ Bikila A.	Chala S.
	2:30 - 3:00 PM	Discussion	Participants
	3:00 - 3:15 PM	Effect of geotextile material on California bearing ratio and swell property of expansive soil of Danema town, South Western Ethiopia	Mulugeta Abera	AMU	Fresenay M. / Getu W.	Gessesse G.
	3:15 - 3:30 PM	Experimental Investigation of the Effects of Enset Fiber on the Properties of Hot Mix Asphalt	Lamaro Hololo	AMU		Gessesse G.
	3:30 - 4:00 PM	Discussion	Participants
	4:00 - 4:20 PM	Health Break	Logistic Team
	4:30 - 5:30 PM	Certification of Presenters, Sponsors and Organizing Committee Members	Dr. Muluneh Lemma and Dr. Teklu Wegayehu
	4:30 - 5:30 PM	Closing Remarks	Dr. Teklu Wegayehu

Sponsors

Sponsors of our conference includes

Arba Minch University
Daros International Hotel Arba Minch
Arba Minch Turist International Hotel