Mattu University | Ethiopia
Regasa Yadeta Sembeta is a civil engineer with a Master of Science in Structural Engineering from Jimma Institute of Technology and a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Mattu University. Since 2009 he has served as a teacher, researcher, reviewer and community-service academic, progressing to an editorial-board position at Mattu University through sustained academic contributions. His research spans structural and sustainable construction engineering, including finite-element analysis of encased composite columns, performance evaluation under monotonic and cyclic loads, and sustainability-driven materials design such as geopolymer concrete using industrial by-products e.g. copper slag, recycled aggregate, GGBFS and natural fibers e.g. bamboo fiber. Through numerous peer-reviewed publications he has advanced understanding in load-capacity modeling of composite columns, mechanical and thermal performance of sustainable/conventional concrete, and optimization of fiber-reinforced composite materials. His work reflects a strong commitment to combining structural performance with environmental sustainability, computational modelling, and innovative materials research. With 10 Documents publications, 29 citations, and an h-index of 3, his academic impact shows both breadth and influence in the civil/construction engineering community. He remains dedicated to mentoring students, expanding sustainable construction research, and contributing to community-oriented engineering education.
Featured Publications
Yadeta Sembeta, R., & Zerfu, K. (2023). Finite element‐based performance analysis of encased composite columns under monotonic axial compression load. Advances in Civil Engineering, 2023(1), 5974705.
Yadeta Sembeta, R., Zerfu, K., Mersha, M., & Agon, E. C. (2024). The effects of different steel sections on the performance of encased composite columns under cyclic lateral loads. Results in Engineering, 24, 103510.
Yadeta Sembeta, R., Rath, B., Agon, E. C., Dereje, B., Garoma, S., Debela, A., & Kebede, K. (2023). Modification of load carrying capacity model for composite columns. Journal of Building Pathology and Rehabilitation, 8(1), 11.
Yadeta Sembeta, R., Arunvivek, G. K., Anandaraj, S., Kumar, P., & Pratap, B. (2025). Compressive strength modelling of cenosphere and copper slag–based geopolymer concrete using deep learning model. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 27849.
Yadeta Sembeta, R., Paswan, R. K., Kumar, P., & Kumar, V. (2025). Mechanical properties of alkali-activated slag binder–based concrete at elevated temperatures. Discover Sustainability, 6(1), 744.