Before I came to Hollins, I taught different physics courses ranging from fundamental to advanced level in distinct cultural and geographical settings. This teaching experience enlightened me about the beauty and complex nature of diversity. Hence, I profoundly care about each and every one of my students. I am always investigating new ideas to create a dynamic learning environment, which is based on a student-centered approach. In addition to academia, I like playing soccer to sharpen the saw.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zegnet-yimer-muhammed-8574b830/
Courses Taught
- Phys 151, Physical Principles I
- Phys 101, Introduction to Astronomy
Research Interests
- My research is based on first principles such as density functional theory, and other computational techniques to investigate materials of fundamental and technological interests.
- Optimize the material by first principles methods.
- Discovered new properties of ferroelectrics, polar-metals, semiconductors, and superconductors
Education
- Ph.D in Physics, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, 2022
- M.Sc. in Physics, University of Texas at El Paso, 2015
- Sustainable Environment and Energy Systems, METU NCC, Turkey, 2013
- Applied and Engineering Physics, TUM, Germany, 2012
- Postgraduate Diploma in Basic Physics, ICTP, Italy, 2010
- B.Ed in Physics minor Mathematics, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, 2006
Publications & Articles
- “Origin of the persistence of soft modes in metallic ferroelectrics,” Z. Yimer and H. Fu, Physical Review B, 101, 174105 (2020).