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Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

• Conducted advanced numerical analysis for simulating vehicle powertrain endurance cycles to assess the mechanical performance and durability of corresponding rotating components by using MATLAB, Simulink, GT-SUITE, and SimDriveline • Estimated the duty cycle of rotating components for 2WD/4WD heavy duty truck, light duty truck, RamC, and V9 programs using MATLAB and Simulink including stateflow for driveline and transmission systems • Analyzed the dynamics and fatigue behavior of the heavy duty truck powertrain rotating components by performing simulation for determining the mechanical damage and validating the developed methods with standard database • Developed various processes of vehicle powertrain propulsion system dynamics and calculated the corresponding response theoretically and numerically including slip torque, shift density, and event modification • Validated the calculated mechanical loads for powertrain rotating components by developing and performing rainflow analysis and deliver projects on time to support continuous production

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

• Performed steady-state/transient system integration simulations for thermal optimization and control of vehicle powertrain cooling using GT Suite, KULI, AVL Cruise, AVL Model.CONNECT, MATLAB Simulink, and Excel VBA for conventional and hybrid vehicles• Improved the generic thermal model of engine encapsulation and its numerical solution method in MATLAB for potential fuel economy benefit analysis and vibration and noise control• Improved AGS and FAN models in MATLAB Simulink for vehicle thermal system control and calibration by incorporating corresponding control logics• Developed vehicle driveline model using various conventional/electrified component subsystems in AVL Cruise and identified essential parameters required for different constituting blocks• Gained expertise in MATLAB Simulink coding including state flow modeling and algorithm development in AGS, FAN, and electric motor modeling• Conducted, analyzed, and correlated the complete vehicle thermal management system response by integrating GT Suite HT/LT loop models, AVL Cruise driveline models, MATLAB Simulink control models, and AMESim refrigerant loop models in AVL Model.CONNECT• Validated the developed computational/numerical simulation methods with supplied test data for successful completion and delivery of the project on time• Prepared process documents demonstrating modeling steps, parameters used, and solution techniques for assistance in future development work• Achieved in-depth knowledge about conventional vehicle, BEV, and PHEV powertrain systems and supported team members by running simulation, conducting literature survey, and providing GT Suite and MATLAB Simulink training for new employees• Solved complex, combined heat transfer problems specifically assigned by the Manager• Started working on Dual AGS system controls/calibration and motor thermal inertia modeling as part of innovation projects applicable to specific vehicle programs

Platteville, Wisconsin

Taught mechanical engineering classes and laboratory sessions

New Orleans, Louisiana

• Studied the dynamic characteristics of flexible structures including beams, wings, and membranes subjected to mechanical and aerodynamic loadings by performing theoretical studies, executing simulations, and by conducting experiments• Used the numerical technique to characterize the coupled, nonlinear forced response of a composite helicopter rotor blade by implementing large angle assumptions in the mathematical model and predicted realistic behavior of the blade in different aerodynamic environments • Modeled and designed various composite sections and developed a semi-analytical method to estimate the sectional properties with less than 8% deviation for determining the safe vibratory loads• Conducted experiments with beams and membranes under high excitation voltage in highly sophisticated vibration testing setup and in the wind tunnel to estimate the dynamic response • Developed, validated, and implemented generalized and robust numerical solutions to coupled forced beam vibrations subjected to nonlinear loadings having multiple degrees of freedom with classical or moving boundary conditions• Developed skills to conduct extensive finite element (FE) analysis by creating comprehensive models and executing simulations in commercial packages Abaqus and ANSYS including structural, fluid-structure interaction (FSI), and heat transfer models• Conducted FE and FSI simulations of high temperature quenching processes of steel components in Abaqus subjected to fluid flows to analyze the residual stress and strain• Developed FE and FSI models of dielectric elastomer membranes in Abaqus vibrating under fluid flows for characterizing the structural dynamic behavior and aerodynamic performance • Gained expertise to efficiently use the commercial programming tool MATLAB by generating own extensive codes to simulate the generalized solution• Developed skills to use the commercial design and drafting tools SolidWorks and AutoCAD for parametric modeling

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Taught mechanical engineering classes and conducted laboratory works for all sections

Chattogram, Bangladesh

• Performed rotary shift duties including preventive, corrective, and emergency mechanical maintenance as a Shift-In-Charge in the product handling and storage (PHS) section• Performed mechanical maintenance of conveyor belts including vulcanization, troubleshooting of gearboxes, marine loading arms, pneumatic cylinders, and sewing machines for continuous production• Performed mechanical maintenance and overhauling of steam turbines, lube oil coolers, and pumps in the utility plant on occasional basis• Performed two times during the complete overhauling of the PHS section with foreign experts• Performed rotary shift duties against man power shortage and motivated the team members to ensure continuous production

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Mechanical Engineering, 4.00/4.00

I conducted comprehensive research to investigate the structural dynamic behavior and aerodynamic characteristics of flexible structures.

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 4.00/4.00

I studied the quenching characteristics of different steel components by performing the finite element (FE) simulation in commercial FE.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering, 3.82/4.00

Activities and Societies: Bangladesh Society of Mechanical Engineers (BSME)I studied Mechanical Engineering to achieve fundamental.