Walelign Nikshi, Ph.D

Walelign Nikshi, Ph.D has a diverse work experience in the field of engineering and robotics. Walelign'smost recent position was as a Senior Controls Engineer II at ICON, a technology company focusing on 3D printing robotics for homebuilding. Prior to this, they worked as a Automation Engineer at VRC Metal Systems, LLC.

Walelign also has a strong academic background, earning their Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Walelign'sresearch focused on the development of a novel actuation system for mobile robots and distributed manipulation systems.

Before pursuing their Ph.D., Walelign worked as a Consultant Mechatronics at ALTEN, where they designed and developed control algorithms for various robotic solutions, including soccer robots and robotic solutions for assisting the elderly. Walelign also gained experience as a Mechatronics Engineer at Segula Technologies, where they worked on projects involving robot arm controllers and mechanical design.

During their time at Philips Innovation Services, Walelign completed a Master's thesis in mathematical modeling and system identification for a robot arm. Walelign also had an internship where they gained hands-on experience with robotics.

Additionally, Walelign has experience in teaching as a Graduate Assistant at Arba Minch University, where they taught undergraduate courses in engineering and organized internships for students in industries.

Overall, Walelign Nikshi, Ph.D has a strong background in engineering and robotics, with a focus on control systems and robotic solutions.

Walelign Nikshi, Ph.D has a background in control systems and robotics, with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from South Dakota Mines, which they obtained between 2014 and 2018. Prior to that, they earned a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Automation and Mechatronics from the University of Twente, where they studied from 2010 to 2012. Walelign's education journey began at Arba Minch University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from 2005 to 2009.