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Bootcamp
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Addis Ababa University • CTBE Campus
Learn. Engineer. Impact.
The institutional technical hub for student engineers, developers, and researchers at the School of Electrical & Computer Engineering (SECE). We build hardware prototypes, train neural models, and engineer production software.
Institutional Anchors & Charter Alignment
AAU College of Technology & Built Environment • School of Electrical & Computer Engineering • IEEE Region 8 / Ethiopia Subsection
70+
Active Student Engineers
2+
Technical Sessions Held
10
Engineered Prototypes
12
Laboratory Attendees
Curriculum & Domains
Core Engineering Tracks
Our student branch operates across rigorous disciplinary tracks at AAU CTBE, fostering hands-on technical competence from fundamentals to deployment.
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Applied neural architectures, natural language processing for local Ethiopian languages (Ethiopic NLP), computer vision pipelines, and deploying quantized models to edge targets.
PyTorch
Edge AI
Transformers
TFLite Micro
Full-Stack Software Engineering
Robust web platforms, distributed systems, resilient API architectures, relational database optimization, and high-performance network services engineered for African connectivity conditions.
Laravel / PHP
MySQL
REST APIs
Systems Design
Hands-on Curriculum
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Upcoming Technical Workshops
Scheduled sessions held physically in SECE labs and lecture halls with seat reservation.
Oct
08
Workshop
Deep Learning & Edge AI: Deploying Vision Models to Microcontrollers
A rigorous, hands-on workshop guiding student engineers through quantizing PyTorch neural networks for deployment onto r...
Oct
15
Bootcamp
High-Speed Multilayer PCB Design with KiCad 8
Master schematic capture, impedance calculation, differential pair routing, and DRC verification for 4-layer microcontro...
Applied Engineering
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Featured Student Prototypes
Hardware, embedded firmware, and software architectures engineered by AAU student members.
LoRaWAN Campus Microclimate & Energy Telemetry Node
Ultra-low power sensor nodes sampling temperature, humidity, particulate matter (PM2.5), and AC grid voltage across CTBE campus buildings.
Executive Committee & Mentorship
Branch Leadership
Governed by student domain leaders in coordination with the Faculty Advisor from the School of Electrical & Computer Engineering.
Minase Tilaye
Branch Chairperson & AI Lead
Electrical & Computer Engineering, 4th Year
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Betelehem Mekonnen
Vice Chairperson & Hardware Lead
Electrical & Computer Engineering, 4th Year
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Natnael Girma
Technical Director & Software Lead
Software Engineering, 5th Year
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Dr. Mengesha Mengistu (Advisor)
Faculty Mentor & IEEE Senior Member
School of Electrical & Computer Engineering, AAU CTBE
Join the AAU IEEE Engineering Community
Are you an undergraduate or graduate engineering student at AAU CTBE? Connect with peers, reserve laboratory workshop seats, and build production prototypes.