Christopher Lawrence Email & Phone Number

Durban Area, South Africa

Sales and support for piping system and pressure vessel design software. The software includes Caesar 2, PVElite, FEPIPE and several others. I was head web developer and graphic designer for the companies new website and a product website which modernized the companies online presence. I was also instrumental in setting up the online training sector of the company which was imperative due to the COVID restrictions placed on the company.Contact: Dave Wickham (CEO) - dave@chempute.com; Andrew Taylor (Managing Director) - ataylor@chempute.com.

South Africa

Mechanical Engineering Design and prototyping of several systems for 3D printers as well as product development, business management, sales and web design. This small business, which is still undergoing the registration process, was created by me and has grown quite quickly. The business operates on the weekends and during the evening.My designs can be found at https://cults3d.com/en/users/SAVANT3D/creations

Vietnam

Highly skilled English, maths and science teacher.Contact: Thị Băng Lyl Tô Huỳnh - tohuynhthibanglyl@cambridgebentre.com.

Eskisehir, Turkey

Design engineer on several projects including:- A water capturing device to stop water droplets leaking out of refrigerator water dispensers by harnessing water’s surface tension characteristics.- Airflow altering devices to reduce aerodynamic drag on trucks for Tirsan.- Improving the mechanical and aerodynamic aspects of Sunatolia 3 (Anadolu University’s solar vehicle) by re-engineering the steering, braking, suspension systems, chassis, canopy and overall vehicle’s aerodynamic shape. All mechanical and electrical systems were tested on a dummy vehicle space frame before being installed on the actual vehicle.Noteworthy Achievements:I competed with this team, by invitation, in the 2016 Sasol Solar Challenge. During the race I and another team member the steering system which used go-kart pinion gears and chains to transfer the turning moment from the steering column to the centre rack and pinion system. This was essential due to the car failing to pass the safety checks for the original system. The design, build and installation in 1.5 days from seeing the car for the first time. Thereafter I was a main team member in getting the vehicle running with solar panel issues, suspension issues etc. This was due to them having to rush the build following a civil war in Turkey.Contact: Ahmet Ozan Çelik (Lecturer) - aocelik@eskisehir.edu.trGurtech

South Africa

The feasibility analysis of a STOL aircraft for use in the difficult to reach (by air) African countries was completed successfully with the following considerations:- Feasibility analysis of the aerodynamic shell of a light lifting body short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft concept to replace the Cessna Grand Caravan EX.- The aircraft shape resulted in a combined aerodynamic efficiency increase (higher lift to drag ratio) of up to 30%.Contact: Richard Gurney (CEO) - dickgurney@icloud.com; Cary Lusso (ManagingDirector) - cary@gurtech.co.za

Durban Area, South Africa

Subjects tutored include fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, strengths of materials and engineering computational methods. Contact: Marc Tshibangu - tshibangu@ukzn.ac.za; Kogie Naiker - naickerk13@ukzn.ac.za

Durban

Significantly improved the UKZN solar vehicle aerodynamic efficiency via STAR-CCM+ (CFD) and Autodesk Inventor (CAD). Airflow tripping via turbulence generating and or/mitigating devices was investigated. Reducing the pressure difference while only slightly increasing skin friction resulted in lesser total aerodynamic drag. Devices found to improve the overall aerodynamics include: carbon fibre wheel spoke covers mitigate turbulence around the wheels; v-shaped vortex generators near the airflow transitioning zone on the canopy; this point/line was found through CFD testing and theoretical calculations.

Durban Area, South Africa

Honours year included 3D CAD modelling (via Autodesk Inventor) and computationally testing the UKZN solar vehicle aerodynamic shell (CFD via STAR-CCM+) and monocoque chassis (FEA via ANSYS and PATRAN).Responsibilities as a senior solar vehicle racing team member included: vehicle shell material selection; mechanical design; manufacturing of the vehicles’ monocoque body, suspension, steering and electrical components; vehicle assembly and testing.Contact: Clinton Bemont | (+27) 83 289 9881; Kirsty Veale | (+27) 84 475 4321

Durban Area, South Africa

Teach the academically talented kids as well as the sports kids as part of their own separate academic program. Subject included math, science, and life orientation. Also received necessary training through the schools' young teacher program.Contact: Morne Scott - scott@glenwoodhighschool.co.za

Westville

Teach students surfing methods, etiquette and safety.

Durban Area, South Africa

Workshop apprentice tasked with anything from vehicle servicing and parts delivery to IT work.Contact: Rory Nossiter | +27 (0) 82 885 4996

Durban Area, South Africa

Engineered and manufactured a new braking system for an off-road Baja buggy. Contact: Kirsty Veale | +27 (0) 84 475 4321.

Druban

Promote the launch of Nutella at several shopping centres.

Durban Area, South Africa

Working as an apprentice in the maintenance engineering department included tasks such as: maintaining manufacturing tools and machine; developing engineering departments; design and implementation a foam guillotine which improved the workflow efficiency.Contact: Rick Wilson - (+27) 84 371 615

Hillcrest

Assist customers and staff with shop duties including sales and physical labour.

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering, A

Activities and Societies: Significantly improved the UKZN solar vehicle aerodynamic efficiency via STAR-CCM+ (CFD) and Autodesk Inventor.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc) With Honours, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, A

Activities and Societies: - Honours year: Modelled, computationally tested and completed the UKZN solar vehicle aerodynamic shell (.