Gemechis Degaga

Gemechis Degaga (Ph.D.) is a seasoned research scientist with extensive experience in computational chemistry and physics. Currently serving as a Senior Research Scientist at Iambic Therapeutics since January 2025, Degaga previously held positions as Principal Scientist at Corellia AI and Champions Oncology, Inc., as well as Postdoctoral Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Michigan Technological University. Academic contributions include research and teaching experiences at Dilla University and Università degli Studi di Trieste, focusing on quantum mechanics and computational physics. Degaga earned a Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry from Michigan Technological University and holds multiple advanced degrees in the fields of materials science and physics. Research efforts include investigations into the oxygen reduction reaction on bimetallic glasses and the computational study of metal-organic frameworks for petroleum refining applications.