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 Performed 3D CFD conjugate heat transfer simulations of battery thermal management system and modeling turbulence flows. Predicted spatial cell temperature distribution, optimized cold plate design, and evaluated proper thermal runaway venting systems by using StarCCM+ Conducted 1D thermal analysis on nacelle FTI DAQ system, Avionic rack thermal evaluation, and support arc blast event thermal analysis within the wing using MATLAB Simscape Test director of high-voltage arc flash tests

Lemont, Illinois

I have experience in projects related to aerodynamics characterization of UAS, thermal analysis of heat exchangers, thermal energy storage systems, 3D printing melt pool prediction, etc. Expert in performing CFD simulations to help design optimization of the system and flow visualization. Characterized aerodynamics of fixed-wing and multi-copter UAVs that can help design and optimize the system. Calculated force coefficients for dynamic control simulations and validated the numerical model with experimental data Performed fluid and thermal simulations of heat exchangers. Conducted parametric studies to optimize the mass flow rate of the system that each module can generate ~0.5MW of power Simulated a thermal energy storage system involves phase change materials (PCM). Parametric studies of different PCM/metal foam composites can help to prototype the system Performed heat transfer simulations on aluminum alloy powder to predict melt pool geometry and temperature distribution during laser 3D printing that can inform microstructural development Examined thermal behavior and ignition delay time of ignition assistant system for aircraft propulsion systems Working in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with industry or research groups on various projects

United States

Fluid Mechanics (ME 231) Held review sessions, solved and explained problems to students, and graded homework. Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering (ME 17) Instructor of in-class exercises, answer students’ questions, and graded homework. Heat and Mass Transfer (ME 423)  Graded homework and answer questions.

Characterizing flow dynamics of flow past objects using high-fidelity turbulence modeling Resolved boundary layer, observed flow separation and vortex shedding around the objects and predicted force acting on the object using ANSYS FLUENT. Developed a 3-D code to visualize complex coherent vortex structures using MATLAB Computational study of hydraulic turbines (hydrokinetic turbine and industrial turbines) Understand fluid behavior around turbines at various operation conditions to predict power generation  Employed water injection strategy that can mitigate flow-induced vibration in industrial turbines

Tainan City, Taiwan

Develop controller of the motor drive for a BLDC motor, project sponsored by National Science Council of Taiwan.

Planned and implemented of motion trajectory based on C2 PH spline.Deal with problems related to trajectory planning of linear motors travel through sharp corners.

Develop software for the computer-aided balancing machine by using LabView. Improve machine structures of the unbalancing detective device, Taiwan patents were granted.

Ph.D Candidate, Mechanical Engineering

M.S, Mechanical Engineering

B.S, Mechanical Engineering