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Westmont, Illinois, United States

Westmont, Il

Product and applications engineer for GT-SUITE, the lead CAE tool for engine/vehicle simulation software. -Specialization in exhaust aftertreatment chemistry modeling of catalytic reactors and diesel particulate filters, as well as broad experience in powertrain modeling for engine performance.-Consult with software users in North America, Europe, and Asia to identify their capability needs, troubleshoot modeling issues, and identify product weaknesses-Apply principles of fluid… Show more Product and applications engineer for GT-SUITE, the lead CAE tool for engine/vehicle simulation software. -Specialization in exhaust aftertreatment chemistry modeling of catalytic reactors and diesel particulate filters, as well as broad experience in powertrain modeling for engine performance.-Consult with software users in North America, Europe, and Asia to identify their capability needs, troubleshoot modeling issues, and identify product weaknesses-Apply principles of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, combustion, and chemistry to support engine/vehicle industry professionals as they use GT-SUITE for multi-physics simulation -Design, evaluate, implement, and test new software features and enhancements-Responsible for development and maintenance of GT-SUITE's optimization tools, including built-in optimization algorithms, and stand-alone application for Design of Experiments (DOE) statistical post-processing-Oversee and maintain quality assurance system of the product-Prepare training material and teach software training courses ranging from 1-3 days duration-Carry out consulting and evaluation projects for leading OEMs and suppliers in the engine and vehicle industry-Prepare and present marketing material to potential new customers Show less

Developed Aspen Plus model of torrefaction (mild pyrolysis) reactor and integrated it with combined system model including drying, combustion, and heat exchange. Completed study of torrefaction process to determine optimum process conditions to torrefy different biomass fuels. Researched and developed specification standards for torrefied biomass pellets. Assisted with planning and execution of pilot-scale torrefaction testing and oversaw testing procedure and data collection. Compiled and… Show more Developed Aspen Plus model of torrefaction (mild pyrolysis) reactor and integrated it with combined system model including drying, combustion, and heat exchange. Completed study of torrefaction process to determine optimum process conditions to torrefy different biomass fuels. Researched and developed specification standards for torrefied biomass pellets. Assisted with planning and execution of pilot-scale torrefaction testing and oversaw testing procedure and data collection. Compiled and analyzed data from testing to evaluate different biomass fuels and optimize process parameters. Communicated with torrefaction companies and pellet producers to provide information and accelerate the market. Authored two published reports:Program on Technology Innovation: An Aspen Plus Model of Biomass Torrefaction. EPRI, Palo Alto, CA: 2009. 102050.Small Scale Testing of Woody and Herbaceous Biomass Species – Torrefaction and Pelleting. EPRI, Palo Alto, CA: 2010. 1020508. Show less

Graduate teaching assistant for Experimental Engineering (2 semesters), Thermodynamics (2 semesters), and Thermodynamics II (1 semester).

Researched gasification and combustion. Used Chemkin to investigate auto-ignition properties of fuels. Designed and assembled flat flame burner experiment to study ignition characteristics of fuels.

Developed hydraulic models of building chilled water systems, updated AutoCad utility maps, data-mined steam and chilled water data, performed energy calculations pertaining to chilled water production and consumption.

Interned in Advanced Industrial Engineering group, developing a virtual reality program for rapid prototyping industrial products.

M.S., Mechanical Engineering

Thesis title: An Exergy-Based Analysis of Gasification and Oxyburn Processes.

B.S., Mechanical Engineering