Associate Professor of Physics | Arba Minch University | Ethiopia
Dr. Mulugeta Habte Gebru is an accomplished researcher specializing in Physics, with a strong focus on thermoelectric materials, electronic transport phenomena, and innovative physics education methodologies. His research primarily explores the behavior of heavily doped semiconductors under high magnetic fields and temperature gradients, while his emerging interests extend toward computational modeling, interactive engagement strategies in physics learning, and the development of new instructional frameworks that strengthen students’ analytical and experimentation capabilities. Over his academic career, he has served in key roles at Arba Minch University, progressing from Lecturer of Physics to his current position as Associate Professor of Physics, where he contributes to both advanced materials research and pedagogical innovation. Dr. Gebru has produced influential work on magneto-thermoelectric coefficients and transport properties of n-type Mg₂Si and silicon, providing new insights into the optimization of thermoelectric materials for energy-efficient technologies. His contributions also include the development and validation of computer-assisted, model-based, and visualization-driven teaching approaches that significantly enhance students’ problem-solving and experimentation performance in university physics courses. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles and several foundational books on modern physics teaching methodologies, helping to shape instructional practice in Ethiopia and beyond. His research outcomes support advancements in semiconductor design and contribute to broader educational reforms aimed at strengthening STEM learning outcomes. Through a combination of experimental physics, theoretical modeling, and innovative educational strategies, Dr. Gebru’s work bridges scientific inquiry with practical application, promoting both technological progress and improved academic performance. His impact extends to the wider scientific community through consistent contributions to international journals and participation in professional bodies such as the Ethiopian Physical Society and the Ethiopian Space Science Association. Dr. Gebru envisions a future where thermoelectric research informs sustainable energy solutions and where physics education is transformed through evidence-based, student-centered methodologies. His long-term vision emphasizes leveraging science to address societal challenges, expanding the role of physics in industrial innovation, and empowering future generations of learners through accessible, research-driven instructional practices.
Featured Publications
1. Gebru, M. H. (2023). Magneto-thermoelectric coefficients of heavily doped n-type Mg₂Si material. East European Journal of Physics, 2, 29. https://doi.org/10.26565/2312-4334-2023-2-29
2. Gebru, M. H. (2023). High magnetic field effects on transport coefficients in heavily doped n-type Mg₂Si. Chinese Journal of Physics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjph.2023.09.018
3. Gebru, M. (2023). Effects of computer-assisted multiple representations on problem solving and experimentation abilities in learning general physics at Arba Minch University. Kotebe Journal of Education.
4. Gebru, M. (2021). Thermoelectric coefficients of heavily doped n-type silicon. East European Journal of Physics, 4, 25. https://doi.org/10.26565/2312-4334-2021-4-25
5. Gebru, M. (2020). Electrical and thermal conductivity of heavily doped n-type silicon. The European Physical Journal Applied Physics, 90, 332. https://doi.org/10.1051/epjap/2020190332
