Propulsion, Power and Thermal Management SystemsCRAD leader on multiple DOE programs

Propulsion, Power and Thermal Management Systems LeadHigh Fidelity Simulation Tool Development:• Developed custom two-phase flow CFD tools to model contact angle hysteresis for droplet run-off modeling• Topology optimization of heat sinks• Knife-edge seal FMEA: developed fluid-structure interaction (FSI) modeling capabilities to help team in failure mode diagnosis

Electrochemical Engineer:• Stack fluidic design: optimized fluid channel and active area dimensions for pressure drop and performance requirements• Electrochemical FEA modeling of flow battery stack performance• Developed detailed models for: anolyte/catholyte tank mixing using two-phase CFD, manifold designs, and balance of plantMechanical Systems Engineer:• Two-phase flow CFD analysis of gearbox lubrication for P&W 1000G GTF• Bearing compartment oil distribution; two-phase flow subsonic and compressible CFD simulations• Lift-off seal FMEA: fluid-structural analysis of bearing compartment sealing problems

Condensation of Hydrocarbons and Zeotropic Mixtures:• Synthesized data; developed analytical and computational condensation heat transfer & pressure drop models • Designed, built and operated test facilities; developed tool for sizing industrial natural gas liquefaction componentsCondenser for Absorption Heat Pump – Data Analysis, Design and Optimization:• Optimized condenser design to minimize volume and increase cycle efficiency• Consulted on experimental results and proposed test facility alterations for increased fidelityLithium Ion Battery – Short Circuit, Thermal Runaway and Thermal Management: • Simulated Li-ion battery performance/failure responses and assessed effectiveness of thermal management strategies • Developed coupled FEA model for thermal runaway failure of Li-ion batteriesLeadership:• Mentored a Masters students; wrote proposals (ONR, ARPA-e); project scoping, planning and pricing; authored quarterly and final reports; and customer engagement.

• Customized test taking strategies for high school students preparing for standardized testing and AP classes

• Designed and built septic tank in disaster zone• On-site engineer for site foundation preparation and construction of disaster relief sanitation modules

• Developed new trading strategies, provided market insights and traded bond, equity futures

• Structural analysis of components for mobile and tower cranes; construction site planning and crane stability analysis• Conducted site inspections and liaised with clients

• Conducted stress-strain and fracture experiments and finite element studies on aluminum samples and ladder sections