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United States

Irvine, California, United States

Supporting mechanical design, detailed analysis, and fabrication of fusion systems and components, focusing on thermal management and structural integrity. - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions, achieving design optimization, cost reduction, and enhanced performance of mechanical systems. Took ownership of solving complex engineering problems and demonstrated the ability to deliver impactful analysis results within tight timelines. - Conducting… Show more Supporting mechanical design, detailed analysis, and fabrication of fusion systems and components, focusing on thermal management and structural integrity. - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions, achieving design optimization, cost reduction, and enhanced performance of mechanical systems. Took ownership of solving complex engineering problems and demonstrated the ability to deliver impactful analysis results within tight timelines. - Conducting comprehensive structural and CFD analyses using ANSYS Mechanical and Fluent. Engagements include ensuring compliance with design specifications through modal, stress, transient thermal, non-linear, and fatigue life evaluations, alongside troubleshooting complex flow issues such as turbulent compressible flow, multiphase flow with phase change, and conjugate heat transfer. This work is crucial in validating system durability and operational reliability under a spectrum of conditions including pressure/force variations, thermal stresses, seismic impacts, and electromagnetic effects. - Utilizing COMSOL Multiphysics and other simulation tools for modeling rarefied gas flows in transition regimes, significantly broadening design insights and capabilities. - Documenting results and generating technical reports on the outcomes of structural, thermal and CFD analysis, effectively communicating findings to cross-functional stakeholders. Show less

Boise, Idaho, United States

Developed and validated structural models and implemented predictive analytics to enhance modeling and simulation for next-generation memory technologies. - Built and assessed machine learning models for analyzing bow and warp in semiconductor wafers, improving understanding of the phenomenon, and thereby enhancing manufacturing precision. - Conducted comprehensive thermal stress and modal analyses of semiconductor structures, leading to design optimizations that increased durability… Show more Developed and validated structural models and implemented predictive analytics to enhance modeling and simulation for next-generation memory technologies. - Built and assessed machine learning models for analyzing bow and warp in semiconductor wafers, improving understanding of the phenomenon, and thereby enhancing manufacturing precision. - Conducted comprehensive thermal stress and modal analyses of semiconductor structures, leading to design optimizations that increased durability and performance under operational stresses. Show less

Austin, Texas, United States

Engineered a comprehensive Python library to facilitate mechanical, electrostatic, and thermal analyses of piezoresistive sensors, streamlining research and development processes. - Innovated a reduced-order model leveraging Finite Element Method (FEM) and deep neural networks for enhanced accuracy in polymer sensor analysis. - Executed multi-objective optimization on printed circuit boards (PCBs) to optimize sensor sensitivity while minimizing power consumption, balancing performance… Show more Engineered a comprehensive Python library to facilitate mechanical, electrostatic, and thermal analyses of piezoresistive sensors, streamlining research and development processes. - Innovated a reduced-order model leveraging Finite Element Method (FEM) and deep neural networks for enhanced accuracy in polymer sensor analysis. - Executed multi-objective optimization on printed circuit boards (PCBs) to optimize sensor sensitivity while minimizing power consumption, balancing performance with efficiency. - Advanced the design of stretchable sensors through topology optimization, significantly increasing sensitivity and utility in flexible electronics. - Developed a data-driven model to accurately measure pressure distribution in a four-electrode polymer sensor array, paving the way for improved sensor accuracy and reliability. Show less

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Applied machine learning techniques to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of engineering analyses, significantly improving predictive capabilities. - Developed a transfer learning strategy for reduced-order modeling, using feedforward and convolutional neural networks to accurately predict natural convection heat transfer rates and solve inverse problems. - Created data-driven models to assess the thermal and mechanical performance of hyperelastic composites, utilizing multi-fidelity… Show more Applied machine learning techniques to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of engineering analyses, significantly improving predictive capabilities. - Developed a transfer learning strategy for reduced-order modeling, using feedforward and convolutional neural networks to accurately predict natural convection heat transfer rates and solve inverse problems. - Created data-driven models to assess the thermal and mechanical performance of hyperelastic composites, utilizing multi-fidelity Finite Element simulations for comprehensive analysis. Show less

Tehran Province, Iran

Led business development efforts and authored proposals for multidisciplinary projects, significantly enhancing the company's innovation pipeline. - Directed the design and prototyping of a miniature peristaltic pump tailored for precise delivery systems. - Conducted pioneering numerical analyses of ferrohydrodynamic pumping mechanisms, advancing microfluidic technologies in cooling systems and fostering novel cooling solutions.

Kish District, Hormozgan, Iran

Served as an analyst (data processing and defects detection) in four subsurface pipeline inspection operations in gas platforms using a downhole camera system.

Tehran, Iran

Supervised the major overhaul of Siemens SGT-200 gas turbine.o Led a team of technicians and engineers dismantling, inspecting, repairing, and recommissioning the engines.o Ensured contract compliance for repair services requested by the employer (IOOC).o Had responsibility for selecting qualified vendors, managing procurement, and administering the contract.

Tehran, Iran

Managed the optical flow diagnostics Lab, mentoring students in several pioneering projects, covering the development, design, and fabrication of new solutions, including magnetically actuated micro-valves/pumps. - Advanced the understanding of immiscible water−ferrofluid flow in magnetic fields by developing a multiphase model using the volume of fluid (VOF) model in Ansys Fluent. This bridged theoretical concepts with practical applications, demonstrating the potential for innovative… Show more Managed the optical flow diagnostics Lab, mentoring students in several pioneering projects, covering the development, design, and fabrication of new solutions, including magnetically actuated micro-valves/pumps. - Advanced the understanding of immiscible water−ferrofluid flow in magnetic fields by developing a multiphase model using the volume of fluid (VOF) model in Ansys Fluent. This bridged theoretical concepts with practical applications, demonstrating the potential for innovative fluid manipulation techniques. - Pioneered several computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models to explore heat transfer in conjugate thermomagnetic convection of ferrofluids and magnetohydrodynamic flows. Utilizing the finite volume technique implemented in Fortran, these models contributed to significant advancements in the field. - Conducted in-depth analysis of gas-solid flow regimes in a spouted bed reactor through statistical analysis of pressure fluctuation data. This research, utilizing Eulerian multiphase CFD simulations in Ansys Fluent, offered valuable insights into optimizing industrial processes.o Performed CFD simulations of aerosol dynamics in a ventilated room using unsteady particle tracking in Ansys Fluent.o Developed a Fortran program to simulate fluid flow in microchannels using Molecular Dynamics (MD) and Dissipative Particle Dynamics (DPD).o Designed and fabricated an electric power generator based on the reciprocating fluid flow in a pulsating heat pipe.o Designed, fabricated, and tested a spiral plate heat exchanger. Show less

Tehran, Iran

Prepared the tender technical specifications for procurement and commissioning of 2–3 MW wind turbines.

Tehran, Iran

Built a thermodynamic model in EES toward enhancing the efficiency of gas turbine-driven compressors.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Mechanical Engineering

Thesis title: Simulation, design, fabrication, and characterization of a microfluidic pump.

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Thesis title: Fabrication and characterization of ferrofluid-based pumps and actuators.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Thesis title: Design, fabrication, and experimental study of a spiral plate heat exchanger.