Robert Brewster Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Cambridge, Ma, Us

• Member of Professor Emilio Baglietto's computational fluid dynamics (CFD) research group.• Conducting nuclear thermal-hydraulics research on multiphase flows using CFD.• Assisting undergraduate and graduate students with their research as needed.

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, Gb

• Review and edit engineering and applied physics manuscripts to improve readability, correct grammatical errors, and enhance flow.• Format manuscripts for journal submission, including adherence to formatting guidelines, word count limitations, application of recommended journal templates, and reference formatting.• Completed over 150 assignments while maintaining a 100% on-time completion rate.

Cranberry Township, Pa, Us

• Lead engineer for all PWR fuel-related CFD projects: responsible for cost and schedule estimates, procedure compliance, technical planning, execution, and documentation.• Project lead for developing a CFD-based Departure from Nucleate Boiling (DNB) prediction tool, including software development and testing, project reviews, and participation in the Consortium for Advanced Simulation of Light Water Reactors (CASL) program.• STAR-CCM+ Responsible Engineer: responsible for funding justification, coordinating renewals, and managing error reporting for the STAR-CCM+ CFD software.

Melville, Ny, Us

• Project manager and developer for a custom Java software application for steam generator thermal-hydraulics analysis to be used throughout the power generation industry. Responsibilities include customer interfacing, methodology development, software development, and project planning and scheduling.• Developed a Java software application module to optimize the placement of sensors for automotive thermal testing with interfacing to large component datasets in XML format.• Expanded capabilities of a Java software application to analyze automotive coolant pumps.

Melville, Ny, Us

• Provided STAR-CCM+ CFD guidance and support to the Consortium for Advanced Simulation of Light Water Reactors (CASL)• Managed and executed dedicated CFD support contracts for strategic clients• Developed industry-focused STAR-CCM+ CFD training materials (e.g. nuclear, marine, automotive)• Conducted software training sessions (both onsite and web-based).• Advised application and support engineers in a project-specific at-large role, especially involving heat transfer applications.

Falls Church, Va, Us

• Developed computational methodologies and perform analyses for sea surface prediction and surveillance related to non-acoustic anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare.• Performed computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analyses using commercial software (Fluent) for naval applications, including resistance predictions and seakeeping studies.• Managed internal R&D programs related to sea surveillance and non-acoustic ASW.• Developed business proposals for future R&D projects.

Melville, Ny, Us

• Performed engineering simulations and develop methodologies for CFD analyses involving fluid-structure interaction, free surface flow and two-phase flow and heat transfer for the aerospace, automotive and chemical process industries.• Supervised engineers performing engineering CFD analyses.• Developed business proposals for engineering consulting projects.• Conducted specialized training courses in fluid-structure interaction, vehicle thermal management, heat transfer and two-phase flow for STAR-CD customers.

Melville, Ny, Us

• Performed engineering CFD analyses for the automotive industry involving in-cylinder engine flows, engine and passenger compartment flows, and external aerodynamics.• Developed specialized software for CFD analyses of heat exchangers, deicing and defogging.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

• Improved the mechanical reliability of soldered electrical interconnections.• Developed cooling technologies for microelectronics packages in mainframe computers.• Characterized the thermal and mechanical behavior of thermal pastes.

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering

M.S., Mechanical Engineering

B.E., Mechanical Engineering