Summary
Highly analytical and results-driven CFD Engineer with 6 years of experience specializing in the simulation and optimization of complex fluid dynamics and heat transfer phenomena for industrial applications. Proven expertise in leveraging advanced numerical methods and commercial software packages to enhance product performance, reduce development cycles, and improve system efficiency. Adept at translating complex engineering challenges into robust simulation models and delivering actionable insights to cross-functional teams.
Experience
CFD EngineerSiemens Energy
- Led CFD simulations for industrial gas turbine combustion systems, optimizing fuel-air mixing and reducing NOx emissions by 12% through design modifications.
- Developed and validated multiphase flow models for liquid fuel injection nozzles, achieving a 20% improvement in atomization efficiency.
- Performed thermal management analysis for high-temperature components, extending component lifespan by an estimated 15% and preventing thermal runaway issues.
- Automated post-processing workflows using Python scripting, reducing analysis time by 30% for routine simulation tasks.
- Collaborated with design and test engineers to validate simulation results against experimental data, achieving an average correlation of 95%.
Junior CFD EngineerBaker Hughes
- Executed CFD studies for downhole drilling tools, identifying flow blockages and pressure drop issues, leading to a 5% increase in drilling efficiency.
- Simulated heat transfer in wellbore environments, providing critical insights for optimizing cooling strategies for electronic components.
- Assisted in the development of a custom OpenFOAM solver for complex non-Newtonian fluid flows, reducing simulation runtimes by 10% compared to commercial alternatives.
- Analyzed fluid-structure interaction (FSI) for drill bit designs, recommending structural enhancements that improved fatigue life by 18%.
- Prepared detailed technical reports and presentations for internal stakeholders, communicating complex simulation findings clearly.
Projects
Combustion Chamber Optimization for Gas Turbines
- Developed and applied transient reacting flow models to optimize the design of a novel gas turbine combustor.
- Achieved a 15% reduction in CO emissions and a 10% increase in combustion efficiency through iterative design improvements.
- Presented findings at internal R&D symposium, influencing the next generation of turbine component design.
Enhanced Cooling System for High-Power Electronics
- Designed and simulated a micro-fin heat sink configuration for a high-power electronic module using conjugate heat transfer methods.
- Reduced component operating temperature by 20°C, extending device lifespan and improving reliability.
- Successfully integrated the validated design into a commercial product line, resulting in significant performance gains.
Subsea Pipeline Flow Assurance Study
- Conducted comprehensive multiphase flow simulations to predict hydrate formation and slugging in deepwater pipelines.
- Identified optimal operational parameters to prevent flow assurance issues, saving the client an estimated $500K in potential remediation costs.
- Developed a robust CFD workflow for rapid assessment of various pipeline geometries and fluid compositions.
Education
The University of Texas at AustinM.S. in Mechanical Engineering
- Specialized in Computational Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Sciences.
- Thesis: 'Numerical Investigation of Heat Transfer Enhancement in Microchannel Heat Sinks'.
- Awarded departmental fellowship for outstanding academic achievement.
Texas A&M UniversityB.S. in Mechanical Engineering
- Graduated Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.7/4.0.
- Capstone Project: Designed and simulated a solar thermal collector, achieving 15% efficiency improvement.
- Member of Pi Tau Sigma Mechanical Engineering Honor Society.
Publications
Numerical Investigation of Heat Transfer Enhancement in Microchannel Heat Sinks with Various Fin Geometries
Optimizing Fuel-Air Mixing in Industrial Gas Turbine Combustors via CFD Analysis
Multiphase Flow Modeling for Enhanced Atomization in Liquid Fuel Injectors
Skills
CFD Software
ANSYS FluentSTAR-CCM+OpenFOAMCOMSOL MultiphysicsANSYS CFX
Programming & Scripting
Python (NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib)MATLABC++Bash ScriptingFortran
CAD & Meshing
SolidWorksANSYS SpaceClaimANSYS ICEM CFDHyperMeshGmsh
Analysis & Modeling
Turbulence Modeling (RANS, LES, DES)Heat TransferMultiphase FlowAerodynamics & HydrodynamicsCombustion ModelingFluid-Structure Interaction (FSI)
Operating Systems & Tools
LinuxWindowsGitJupyter NotebooksParaviewTecplot