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Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Performs thermo-hydraulic analyses of heat exchangers and steam generators for the nuclear industry using CFD software, system-level codes, and classical analysis.

London, Ontario, Canada

• Analyses wastewater processes, thermal management problems, and wind turbine designs using open-source CFD software OpenFOAM• Independently set up and manages the company Amazon Web Services (AWS) account to complete large parametric CFD studies in parallel, reducing project turn-around times by 80%• Prepares and delivers presentations and written reports for clients, communicating nuanced simulation results using plots and diagrams• Supports an advanced meshing tool using Python… Show more • Analyses wastewater processes, thermal management problems, and wind turbine designs using open-source CFD software OpenFOAM• Independently set up and manages the company Amazon Web Services (AWS) account to complete large parametric CFD studies in parallel, reducing project turn-around times by 80%• Prepares and delivers presentations and written reports for clients, communicating nuanced simulation results using plots and diagrams• Supports an advanced meshing tool using Python for generating block-structured hexahedral meshes for simulations, which eliminated the need for a $15,000 software license Show less

London, Ontario, Canada

Mechanical Component Design (January 2023 - May 2023)• Delivered regular lectures on component design (beams, shafts, gears, etc...)• Organised a team of teaching assistants to answer student questions, supervise labs, and run tutorialsComputational Methods for Mechanical Engineers (September 2022 - December 2022)• Delivered weekly lectures on numerical analysis and related topics• Taught students basic programming skills, and how to implement numerical methods using the… Show more Mechanical Component Design (January 2023 - May 2023)• Delivered regular lectures on component design (beams, shafts, gears, etc...)• Organised a team of teaching assistants to answer student questions, supervise labs, and run tutorialsComputational Methods for Mechanical Engineers (September 2022 - December 2022)• Delivered weekly lectures on numerical analysis and related topics• Taught students basic programming skills, and how to implement numerical methods using the MATLAB programming language• Supervised course-cumulative student projects to develop a software code to simulate an engineering problem, and supported students as they addressed problem-specific challenges Show less

London, Ontario, Canada

• Investigated energy transfer mechanisms found in the highly compressible, rotating flow field created inside the Ranque-Hilsch vortex tube, publishing 3 related scientific articles• Developed an extended solution technique for the Navier-Stokes equations, and discovered a new family of analytical solutions characterising 3D shearing flows in planar and cylindrical coordinate systems• Simulated flow inside the vortex tube using commercial computational fluid dynamics software ANSYS… Show more • Investigated energy transfer mechanisms found in the highly compressible, rotating flow field created inside the Ranque-Hilsch vortex tube, publishing 3 related scientific articles• Developed an extended solution technique for the Navier-Stokes equations, and discovered a new family of analytical solutions characterising 3D shearing flows in planar and cylindrical coordinate systems• Simulated flow inside the vortex tube using commercial computational fluid dynamics software ANSYS CFX, focusing on the importance of accurate boundary condition modelling• Collaborated with a Master's student conducting experiments on the vortex tube to validate the CFD simulation results to experimental results• Extended the porous media digital generation procedure developed during my Master's degree to computationally generate realistic models of tomatoes and avocados, and simulate their deposition into packed crates for further computational analyses Show less

London, Ontario, Canada

• Developed a new procedure using discrete element modelling software YADE to model physically realistic representations of open cell foam; the resulting publication has been cited 30 times• Performed 33 CFD simulations using the digital porous media samples to find volume-averaged transport properties including permeability and interfacial heat transfer coefficients• Implemented a Monte-Carlo radiative heat transfer model into a CFD code capable of solving multi-physics problems in… Show more • Developed a new procedure using discrete element modelling software YADE to model physically realistic representations of open cell foam; the resulting publication has been cited 30 times• Performed 33 CFD simulations using the digital porous media samples to find volume-averaged transport properties including permeability and interfacial heat transfer coefficients• Implemented a Monte-Carlo radiative heat transfer model into a CFD code capable of solving multi-physics problems in domains involving fluid, porous, and solid regions Show less

Richmond Hill, Ontario

Created many parts from scratch using SolidWorks software. Completed engineering drawings, and discussed product requirements with customers.

Hamilton, Ontario

Performed aerodynamic and structural analysis of gas turbine components using hand calculations and finite element software. Contributed ideas in meetings, providing insights from previous experiences and understanding of engineering science.

Bolton, Ontario

Conceptualized, discussed, and modeled effective solutions to engineering problems using CAD and finite element software. Discussed simulation results with experienced analysts, gaining insight into the best analysis techniques. Created and modified engineering part and assembly drawings for various development projects.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Assisted in facility maintenance activities in the aircraft hangar next to the McDonald-Cartier Airport. Created layout designs for storage solutions using AutoCAD. Conducted product research and implemented cost-effective solutions for a variety of small engineering projects.

Delhi, Ontario

Created plant layout designs using AutoCAD to organize the handling of new products. Analyzed material performance, researched process improvments, and proposed solutions to increase material quality and cost effectiveness.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical Engineering

Specialization in thermofluids under the supervision of Dr. Anthony Straatman. Focus is on rotating thermodynamic flows.

Master’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Completed a Master's degree with specialization in Thermofluids under the supervision of Dr. Anthony Straatman

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Space Elevator Team Graduated with Honours. Was engaged in the co-op program. Each co-operative work experience.