David Effa

PhD Student

Contact Information
david effa

Email: deffa@uwaterloo.ca 
Phone: (519) 888-4567 ext. 31081
Office: E5 2109

LinkedIn: David Effa

Affiliations

Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo

Education

  • M.Sc. Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Waterloo, ON, Canada, 2010
  • MBA, Master in Business and Administration, Faculty of Business and Economics, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2005                       
  • B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1999           

Research Interests

  • MEMS Sensor; Control of Dynamic Systems; Solid Mechanics; Design and Engineering Education
  • Finite element method (FEM) computing and experimental investigation of MEMS devices

Selected Publications

Refereed Journal Papers

  1. D. Effa, S. Park, R. Abdel-Rahman, and M. Yavuz, “A Novel Single-port Excitation and Detection MEMS Gyroscope” submitted, Journal of Microelectromechanical systems
  2. A. Zwart, D. Effa., P. Nieva., and S. Lancaster, "A novel virtual button user interface for determining the characteristics of an impulse input based on mems inertial sensors," Sensors & Transducers J., Special Issue, 7, pp. 179-190, October 2009.
  3. D. Effa, P. Nieva, A. Zwart, S. Lancaster, “Design and Modeling of a MEMS Accelerometer for a Novel Virtual Button User Interface” Proc. IEEE, Advances in Systems and Sensors: Sensors and Applications, 42:10, pp. 597-602.

Refereed Conference Papers

  1. D. Effa, Eihab Abdel-Rahman, and Mustafa Yavuz, “Analysis of Thermal Noise in Frequency-Modulated Gyroscopes” IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, November 9-12, 2014 Montreal, Canada. (Accepted)
  2. D. Effa, Eihab Abdel-Rahman, and Mustafa Yavuz, “Cantilever Beam Microgyroscope Based on Frequency Modulation” IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, July 9-12, 2013 Wollongong, Australia.
  3. D. Effa, S. Lambert and E. Abdel-Rahman, "Bridging Research and Education through the Case Method", 2015 Canadian Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Hamilton, Canada, May 31-June 3, 2015.
  4. D. Effa, O. Nespoli, and S. Lambert, “Using the Case Method to Facilitate Learning of Design for Manufacture and Cost" Canadian Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Calgary, Canada June 18-20, 2014.
  5. D. Effa, P. Nieva, A. Zwart, S. Lancaster, “Design and Modeling of a MEMS Accelerometer for a Novel Virtual Button User Interface” Science and Technology for Humanity (TIC-STH), IEEE Toronto International Conference, September 26-27, 2009, Toronto, Canada.
  6. A. Zwart, D. Effa., P. Nieva., and S. Lancaster, “A novel virtual button user interface for determining the characteristics of an impulse input based on MEMS inertial sensors,” Nanotech Conference and Expo, Houston, TX, May 3-7, 2009, pp. 492-498.
  7. D. Effa, E. Mateos Santillan, and S. Lambert, "Developing Engineering Performance Skills: Teaching Teamwork and Leadership using the Case Method ", 2013 Canadian Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada, June September 17-20, 2013.
  8. S. Lambert and D. Effa, "Leveraging Student Design Experience throughout the Curriculum using Case Studies ", International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education, Antwerp, Belgium, September 6-7, 2012.
  9. S. Lambert, D. Effa, and O. Nespoli, “Realizing CEAB Graduate Attributes Using the Case Method”, Canadian Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Winnipeg, June 18-20, 2012.
  10. D. Effa, O. Nespoli, and Steve Lambert, "Integrating Business Concepts and Entrepreneurship into an Undergraduate Engineering Curriculum Using Case Studies" International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (E&PDE) 8 & 9 September 2011, City University, London, UK
  11. D. Effa; S. Lambert; O. Nespoli "Learning Engineering Design Through Multimedia Case Studies" Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA) June 6-8, 2011 Memorial University – St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada 

Supervisors

  • Professor Mustafa Yavuz​