Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yirga Munaye | Wireless Tech | Best Researcher Award
Associate Professor | College of Engineering and Technology | Ethiopia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yirga Munaye is an accomplished Associate Professor and Postdoctoral Researcher specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Wireless Communication, and Cybersecurity. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan, an M.Sc. in Information Science from Addis Ababa University, and a B.Sc. in Information Technology from Bahir Dar University. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yirga Munaye has held key academic and administrative positions, including Director of the E-Learning Management Administration Unit and Postgraduate, Research, and Community Service Coordinator at Injibara University, where he has also served as an Assistant Professor and researcher. His work focuses on machine learning, deep learning, UAV-assisted communication systems, IoT security, and resource management in wireless networks. He has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed journal and conference papers in international venues such as IEEE, IET, and MDPI. Beyond research, he is actively involved in mentoring postgraduate students, evaluating mega research projects, and contributing as a reviewer and chair for international conferences like ICT4DA and ICAST. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yirga Munaye has received multiple recognitions for his academic and professional contributions, including excellence awards for teaching, research, and community engagement. His ongoing projects explore AI-driven solutions for smart cities, cyber threat intelligence, and sustainable network design, reflecting his dedication to advancing technology for societal impact and global innovation.
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Featured Publication
Tsegazewold Kinfu, Yirga Yayeh, Yechale Amogne, Emiyamrew Azmeraw, A. O. Salau (2025). Designing an Efficient Blockchain-Enabled Internet of Things (IoT) Framework for Smart Farming. 10.22060/eej.2025.24288.5673
Munaye, Y. Y., Workneh, A. B., Chekol, Y. B., & Mekonen, A. M. (2025). Effective Detection of Malicious URLs Using Deep Learning Techniques. Algorithms, 18, 355.
Munaye, Y. Y., Admass, W., Belayneh, Y., Molla, A., & Asmare, M. (2025). ChatGPT in Education: A Systematic Review on Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions. Algorithms, 18, 352.
Mekonnen, A. M., Munaye, Y. Y., & Chekol, Y. B. (2025). A Hybrid LSTM-CNN Approach Using Multilingual BERT for Sentiment Analysis of GERD Tweets. Buletin Ilmiah Sarjana Teknik Elektro, 7(2), 206–213.
Munaye, Y. Y., Addis, M., Belayneh, Y., Molla, A., & Admass, W. (2025). Hybrid Deep Learning Methods for Human Activity Recognition and Localization. Algorithms, 18, 235.