EDUCATION:
· Michigan State University. B.S. in Mechanical
Engineering (May 2003).
· Michigan State University. M.S. in Mechanical
Engineering. (August 2006) 3.38/4.00 GPA.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Graduate Research Assistant, Engine Research Laboratory, Department of
Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
48824.
May 2005 - Present
· Worked on research, development, and test schemes of a forward-backward
mass-air-flow-sensor (FB-MAFS) for detecting flow-reversal in the intake
system of an engine to enhance fuel efficiency. Progress: invention
disclosure of the design has been filed and currently is undergoing the
patenting process.
Graduate Student Research Assistant, Flow Physics & Control Laboratory,
College of Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University, East
Lansing, MI 48824.
August 2003 - July 2006
· Thesis project: amplitude-modulated excitation of a separated flow
using an externally driven Helmholtz resonator. Engineering applications
include enhancement of diffuser and airfoil designs. Thesis defended
on 13 July 2006.
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant, Fluid Mechanics Laboratory,
College of Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University, East
Lansing, MI 48824.
August 2003 - August 2005
. Taught and assisted students with Fluid Mechanics related experiments as
a part of the undergraduate Fluid Mechanics course requirement.
. Held the lead TA position. Responsibilities include setting up all of
the laboratory experiments and managing/directing other TA.s that also
taught the course.
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant, Flow Physics & Control
Laboratory, College of Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University,
East Lansing, MI 48824.
May99 - August 2003
. Worked for these time periods: May 99 - January 00, May 00 - August 00,
May 02 - August 03.
. Participated in the set-up of wind tunnel experiments at NASA Langley
Research Center in Virginia.
. Assisted in various computer-based measurements of fluid mechanics
phenomenon employing state of the art experimental techniques and
sensors.
. Assisted in construction and development of wind tunnels.
. Designed and built many mechanical fixtures in support of ongoing
experiments.
. Designed and built varieties of electronic control and signal
conditioning circuits.
. Extensive machining experiences in workshop.
Product Engineer Co-op, Eaton Superchargers at Eaton Proving Ground,
Engine Components Operations Headquarters, Marshall, MI 49068.
September 2000 - May 2002
. Involved in designing Eaton new M35 supercharger for Volkswagen and
Peugeot.
. Performed teardown analysis on the M24 DV and PV supercharger that was a
new product launch for Eaton that represents Eaton.s first South American
Supercharger application.
. Performed correlation analysis in noise and vibration data and compared
results to customer perceived sound quality data.
. Conducted various studies of Eaton superchargers.
Application Engineer Co-op, General Electric Industrial System, HV&C
Commercial Motors, Ft. Wayne, IN 46802.
January 2000 - May 2000
. Designed and troubleshot mechanical and electrical prototype commercial
AC motors for plant production and maintained the standardization process
of samples built.
. Tested the motors in laboratory to ensure maximal efficiency and
performance prior to larger manufacturing production; reworked defective
motors.
. Gained global networking experience by assisting India-based General
Electric in motor designs and varieties of other technical supports.
. Kept track of motor samples throughout their cycle of production and
testing.
SKILLS and TRAININGS:
. Computer: Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP, Microsoft Office 97/2000/2003,
LabVIEW, MATLAB, Mathematica, AutoCAD R13/R14/2000, and 2-D Working
Model.
. Trainings: FMEA (Certified - June 29th, 2001), QS 9000, Quality Policy,
DNV Audit, and Performance and Development.
AWARDS:
. Eaton Supercharger Award: Immediate Impact Award . M24 Ford Program
support (Appreciation for an outstanding job) - December 21st, 2001.
. General Electric Award: Outstanding Achievement for motor design - May
4th, 2000.
PUBLICATION:
· In progress - Coming up soon!!!
PRESENTATION:
· Presented at the 58th American Physical Society DFD annual meeting in
Chicago, Illinois.
· Title: Amplitude-modulated excitation of an axisymmetric
backward-facing-step flow: wall-pressure-array and velocity measurements
(co-authors: B. Trosin, A. Naguib).
· Abstract: Wall-pressure-array and velocity measurements were
conducted to investigate the influence of amplitude-modulated excitation
on the flow over an axisymmetric backward-facing step. The forcing was
implemented using an externally-driven Helmholtz resonator with an orifice
located in the immediate vicinity of the separation point. At resonance,
the fluidic disturbance produced by the resonator exhibited both unsteady
and streaming components. By modulating the excitation waveform at
substantially lower frequency, it was possible to couple the streaming
disturbance to the flow effectively and shorten the separation bubble. The
effect of both the modulation frequency and amplitude on the flow were
examined, and the most effective forcing frequency was identified.
Furthermore, the spatio-temporal characteristics of the wall-pressure and
velocity field within and downstream of the separation bubble were
captured under different forcing conditions. The results provide insight
into the behavior of the flow structures and their wall-pressure signature
under forced conditions.
SERVICES and ACTIVITIES:
· Member of American Physical Society . Division of Fluid Dynamics. (2005
- 2006).
· Participated in annual Midwestern Universities Fluid Mechanics Retreat
in Rochester, IN. (2003 - 2006).
· Volunteer as Engineering Ambassador on Science Day at Michigan State
University. (2001 - 2005).
· Organized/structured a class on the Basics of Motor Theory for all of
the other co-ops and new engineers started working for General Electric
involved in research about motors in general. (2000).
· Coordinated Alternative Spring Break (Habitat Built) programs to help
build houses for less-fortunate people in Jackson, TN and Lexington, VA
(in charge of 13+ people on each trip). (2004 - 2005).
REFERENCES:
. Available upon request
Last updated: 12 April 2007