Tesfaalem Atsbha is a PhD student in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta, specializing in Cross-Disciplinary Studies within the Building Engineering Program.

Originally from Ethiopia, he earned his BSc and MSc in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, graduating with outstanding academic achievements. His research contributions, particularly in concrete technology, have been published in leading scientific journals.

During his master’s studies under Dr. Semion Zhutovsky, Tesfaalem focused on enhancing the durability of normal-strength concrete. His work explored advanced curing methods and the innovative use of internal curing agents and admixtures to improve quality control, extend building service life, and reduce environmental impact.

Currently, as a member of Dr. Yuxiang Chen’s IDOBE Research Group at the University of Alberta, Tesfaalem is developing sustainable, low-carbon, and thermally efficient concrete masonry units using Belite Calcium Sulfoaluminate (BCSA) concrete with optimized admixtures. His research integrates cutting-edge engineering solutions to advance concrete technology for more sustainable infrastructure.

Beyond academia, Tesfaalem actively volunteers at conferences and participates in initiatives that connect students and promote discussions at the intersection of technology and social impact.