⚡ Department of Electrical Power & Control Engineering (EPCE)

Introduction

The Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering (EPCE) is dedicated to training engineers who can power Ethiopia’s future. As one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa, Ethiopia requires skilled professionals to support its ambitious energy expansion, renewable integration, and industrial automation needs.

Electrical Power and Control Engineering combines power systems, electrical machines, control theory, and power electronics to ensure reliable energy supply and efficient industrial processes. Graduates of this program are prepared to contribute to Ethiopia’s national development agenda, while also being competitive in the global engineering landscape.

 Background of the Program

The program of Electrical Power and Control Engineering (EPCE) is one of the three departments in the College of Electrical Engineering and Computing of Adama Science and Technology University. The current Electrical Power and Control Engineering program of Adama Science and Technology University emerged as the Electrical/Electronic Technology Program of the former Nazareth Technical College (NTC) when the College was established in 1993. Since then, the program had gone through a series of curricular changes and the program continued until the commencement of the Electrical Engineering degree program and finally to the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. Now with the new direction of ASTU, it is renamed as Electrical Power and Control Engineering Department. 

The Electrical Power and Control Engineering program teaches profound knowledge in basic science of Power Engineering and Control Systems. The program offers undergraduate degrees in the core areas of Electrical Power and Control Engineering and graduate programs in the areas of Power System Engineering, Control Engineering and Power Electronics and Drives. All of the graduates will be with considerable experience in practical application of their skills while gaining comfort and familiarity with research. The Electrical Power and Control Engineering program curriculum is developed to accommodate the demand of innovative, highly-skilled, practice-oriented, entrepreneur, and ethical manpower in the various fields of Electrical Power and Control Engineering. The core strategy of the program is to pursue its vision and mission to enhance its research, linkage with industry, academic and scholarly activities and become a center of excellence for its programs, thereby improving its eminence in national and international rankings.  

In line with ASTU’s initiative to implement outcome-based education, all programs revised their curricula in accordance with ABET accreditation standards. The EPCE program formed a curriculum committee to lead this revision, and updated the curriculum in 2020. Since then, notable accomplishments include defining and publishing Program Educational Objectives (PEOs), adapting and publishing Student Outcomes (SOs), mapping ASTU’s mission to PEOs, aligning PEOs with SOs, and linking SOs to Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs). Further achievements involve the preparation of detailed course syllabus, engagement with an Industry Advisory Panel (IAP), identification of human and physical resources, compilation of course portfolios, and the evaluation of CLOs and SOs.

Rationale of the Program

Electrical Power and Control Engineering is a cornerstone discipline in the transition toward sustainable development and industrial modernization. Ethiopia is undergoing a massive transformation in its energy and industrial sectors, and this program responds directly to that demand. 

Why this Program Matters

• National Energy Growth: Ethiopia’s investment in hydro, solar, and wind energy requires highly skilled engineers to design, operate, and maintain advanced power systems.
• Industrial Automation: As industries modernize, control systems become central to productivity, reliability, and safety. EPCE graduates will lead in designing and managing such systems.
• Global Alignment: With global trends moving toward smart grids, renewable integration, and Industry 4.0, the curriculum ensures students remain relevant and competitive internationally.
• Academic Responsibility: To minimize the gap between technological advancements and education, the curriculum undergoes continuous review and aligns with ABET standards. 

Key Features of the Program

• Comprehensive Curriculum – Balanced coverage of electrical power, machines, electronics, and control systems with strong theoretical and practical foundations.
• Hands-On Laboratory Training – Access to specialized labs, including Power Systems, High Voltage, Control Systems, and Renewable Energy, ensuring real-world skills.
• Alignment with Global Standards – Curriculum benchmarked against ABET and international engineering standards, ensuring competitiveness worldwide.
• Focus on Renewable Energy & Sustainability – Emphasis on modern energy technologies such as solar, wind, and smart grids to address Ethiopia’s growing energy needs.
• Technology-Integrated Learning – Computer-aided design, simulation tools, and automation software incorporated into coursework and projects.
• Industry-Relevant Exposure – Summer internships, industrial attachments, and project-based learning that connect students with real-world challenges.
• Versatile Career Pathways – Preparation for careers in power generation, transmission and distribution, industrial automation, research, and consulting.
• Future-Oriented Training – Strong foundation for postgraduate studies, innovation, and entrepreneurship in energy and automation sectors

This approach ensures that graduates are not only versatile professionals but also future-ready innovators, capable of solving Ethiopia’s pressing energy challenges and supporting sustainable industrial growth.

 Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Graduates of the program are expected to:

• PEO-1: Equip graduates with a strong foundation in mathematics, science, and engineering principles, along with comprehensive knowledge in Electrical Power and Control Engineering, enabling them to analyze, design, and provide effective solutions to real-world engineering challenges.
• PEO-2: Impart technical expertise and problem-solving skills to tackle complex industrial tasks while inspiring graduates to pursue innovative research and contribute as future scientists and innovators.
• PEO-3: Foster teamwork, entrepreneurial spirit, and effective communication, empowering graduates to serve society and contribute to the profession at both local and global levels.
• PEO-4: Develop innovative engineering leaders capable of taking on leadership roles, establishing enterprises, and facilitating technology transfer for industrial advancement.

 Student Outcomes (SOs)

Upon graduation, students will be able to:

• SO 1: Solve complex engineering problems using principles of science and engineering.
• SO 2: Apply engineering design with awareness of health, safety, environment, and socio-economic factors.
• SO 3: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• SO 4: Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility.
• SO 5: Function effectively in teams, showing leadership and collaboration.
• SO 6: Conduct experiments, analyze data, and draw valid conclusions.
• SO 7: Engage in lifelong learning and apply new knowledge when needed.

 Program Structure and Curriculum

• Degree Awarded: B.Sc. in Electrical Power and Control Engineering (

• Duration: 5 years (10 semesters, with two summer semesters for internships) 
• Total Credits: 190 Cr. Hr.
  • General Requirements ............................... 27 Cr. Hr.
  • Basic Mandatory Courses ............................ 56 Cr. Hr.
  • Major Mandatory ...................................... 68 Cr. Hr.
  • Industrial Internship I and II ......................... 6 Cr. Hr.
  • Major Electives ........................................ 30 Cr. Hr.
  • Free Elective ............................................3 Cr. Hr.

The curriculum is outcome-based, benchmarked with international standards (ABET), and balances theory, practice, and research to prepare globally competitive graduates.

 Admission Requirements for Undergraduate program

• Completion of preparatory program.
• Required pass mark in the Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Examination (EHEE) or equivalent foreign qualification.
• Must pass ASTU entrance exam 
• Placement based on ASTU Senate admission and placement criteria.
•  For continuing education, requirements follow the Institute of Continuing and Distance Education guidelines.

 Facilities and Laboratories

EPCE Department is equipped with modern learning and research facilities, including:

• Electrical Machines Laboratory
• Power Systems Laboratory
• PLC Laboratory
• Power Electronics and Drive Laboratory
• Electrical Installation Workshop
• Instrumentation and Process Control Laboratory
• Computer & Simulation Laboratories

 Staff Profile

• 1 Associate Professors
• 5 Assistant Professors
• 25 Lecturers
• 13 Research Assistants (Senior & Junior)
• 1 Administrative staff

Total: 45 staff members.

• Academic Staff

	Mr. Mesfin Megra Rorisa Lecturer of Power System Engineering Associate Dean For Acedemic Affairs Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +251987655614		Mr. Addiu Safo Bosera Lecturer of Control Engineering Head of EPCE Department Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +251924556499
	Mr. Alemante Abeje Tizie Lecturer of Power System Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +25192 004 7334		Mr. Tamiru Getahun Lecturer of Control Engineering Deputy Head of EPCE Department Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing tamiru.getahun@astu.edu.et +251948485986
	Mr. Belete Tekie Akele Lecturer of Power System Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +25192 004 7334		Dr. Endalew Ayenew Haile Assistant Professor of Control Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +25191 008 1511
	Mr. Dagne Alemayehu Shiferaw Lecturer of Power System Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +25191 155 1174		Mr. Guluma Shigute Gondol Lecturer of Control Engineering CoEEC Registrar Head Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +25191 112 4529
	Mrs. Fitsum Zerihun Abate Lecturer of Power System Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +25191 138 4683		Mr. Dheressa Tefaye Tulu Lecturer of Control Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.@gmail.com +25191 114 2507
	Mr. Getnet Umma Getaneh Lecturer of Power System Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +251911312825		Mr. Hinsermu Alemayehu Lecturer of Control Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.@gmail.com +25197 928 4911
	Mr. Kuma Megersa Dibebe Lecturer of Power System Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +251937917721		Mr. Eyob Mosisa Gurmu Lecturer of Control Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.@gmail.com +25193 932 3579
	Mr. Mati Oljira Regassa Lecturer of Power System Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +25191 379 0735		Mr. Moti Bekuma Lecturer of Control Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.@gmail.com +251917725269
	Mrs. Mekedes Gemechu Kebde Lecturer of Power System Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +25191 077 3698		Mr. Raji Abebe Sori Lecturer of Control Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.@gmail.com +25191 175 5340
	Mr. Merera Teressa Lecturer of Power System Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +251		Dr. Tefera Terefe Yitayew Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +25191 131 2830
	Ms. Netsanet Tadiwos Anshbo Lecturer of Power System Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +25191 041 0386		Dr. Shimlis Demissie Melaku Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +25191 134 7142
	Dr. Kena Likassa Nefabas Assistant Professor of Power System Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +25191 324 9637		Dr. Tafese Asrat Abera Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +25191 116 5802
	Dr. Negasa Muleta Feyisa Assistant Professor of Power System Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +25191 329 7460		Ms. Urgo Homa Badada Lecturer of Control Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.@gmail.com +25194 923 6684
	Mr. Getachew Teshome Tefera Lecturer of Power Electronics Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.@gmail.com +25192 120 6131		Mr. Yohannes Lisanewerk Mulualem Lecturer of Control Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.@gmail.com +25192 268 5910
	Mr. Nahim Tariku  Feleka Lecturer of Power Electronics Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.@gmail.com +25192 690 1779		Ms. Meron Tadele Roba Lecturer of Control Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.@gmail.com +25191 670 4909
	Mr. Iyuel Endale Asfaw Lecturer of Control Engineering Department of Electrical Power and Control Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.@gmail.com +25191 928 4389

• Academic and Research Assistance 

 Career Opportunities

Graduates can work in:

• Power generation, transmission, and distribution companies.
• Industrial automation and control system industries.
• Renewable energy sector (solar, wind, hydro).
•  Manufacturing and industrial plants.
• Research institutes, consulting firms, and academia.

Downloads

• EPCE Course Catalog
• EPCE Student Handbook
• EPCE Student Support Service 
• EPCE Program Health and Safety Guideline

Contact Information

• Mr. Adisu Safo (MSc)

Head, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Mobile: +251924556499

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU)
College of Electrical Engineering and Computing
📍 Adama, Ethiopia

• Mr. Tamiru Getahun (MSc)

Deputy Head, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Mobile: +251948485986

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Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU)
College of Electrical Engineering and Computing
📍 Adama, Ethiopia