Tekalign T. Debela

Dr. Tekalign T. Debela is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the Division of Natural Sciences at Methodist University, affiliated with the College of Arts, Humanities & Sciences. He earned a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Zhejiang University, following M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Physics from Addis Ababa University and Arba Minch University, respectively.

• Education:
  • B.Sc. in Physics (Arba Minch University, 2006)
  • M.Sc. in Physics (Addis Ababa University, 2010)
  • Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering (Zhejiang University, 2014)

Dr. Debela’s research bridges computational materials chemistry, physical chemistry, and chemical physics. He specializes in using quantum mechanical calculations to model chemical systems, providing insights into reaction mechanisms, electronic properties, and defect formation in complex solids. His work is highly collaborative and leverages high-performance computation for energy applications.

His recent publications highlight advancements in defect engineering in two-dimensional materials, electrocatalytic performance of nanosheets, and computational modeling of phase transitions. These studies span keywords like Chemistry, Materials Science, and Physics, with subfields focusing on Two-Dimensional Materials, Hydrogen Evolution Reaction, and Computational Modeling.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Brain Pool fellowship

Dr. Debela teaches CHE 1510 – General Chemistry and PHY 2510 – General Physics I. His research history includes postdoctoral work at the University of Oregon (2022–2024) and a research professorship at Jeonju University (2017–2021).