SHABNAM JAFARI

**** ********** ********, *******, **, Canada, N9G 3C2

acco4a@r.postjobfree.com, 519-***-****

Career Objective

A challenging engineering position involving development, analysis and testing of advanced

automotive thermo-fluidic systems

Education

MASc Mechanical Engineering., University of Windsor, Canada, October 2013 (GPA: 3.85)

BSc Chemical Engineering, Ferdowsi University of Mashad, Iran, 2001

Technical Skills

Advanced Vehicle Engineering Analysis

Exposed to simulation of flow and heat transfer in the engine compartment, external aerodynamics, heat

exchangers and study of vehicle aeroacoustics (using Star-ccm+ & AMESim)

Testing of Cooling Systems

Measurement of fluid temperature inside the hot juice cans and analyzing cooling

behavior in a tomato juice plant using thermometer

Non-invasive temperature data logging using iButton® modules

Spray Cooling System Modeling

Analytical and computational modeling of spray cooling systems (using Star-ccm+)

Analysis of cooling system performance at different operating conditions

Conjugate Heat Transfer analysis of temperature distribution in metal and coolant fluid

Air Cooling System Modeling

Analysis of cooling system performance at different heat flux rates (using Fluent)

Investigated the simulation fidelity by examining several models, parameters and

settings

Pollution Reduction in Power Generation

Investigated different methodologies for removing sulfur from the flue gas and

analyzed cost and benefit for implementation in an actual thermal power plant

Energy Audit and Energy Management

Detailed energy audit and energy management analysis and preparation of fuel switching

plans to natural gas in energy-intensive cement and sugar industries

Work Experience

• Research Assistant, Dept. of Mech., Auto. and Material Eng., University of Windsor, 2011-13

Performed CFD simulation of an industrial cooling system for a large multi-national food

processing company

Measured temperature evolution inside the tomato juice cans at the plant using invasive

and non-invasive methods

Developed a computer model of the cooling system in a smaller scale and studied the

effect of operating conditions and component design on the cooling system performance

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• Teaching Assistant, Dept. of Mech., Auto. and Material Eng., University of Windsor, 2011-13

Worked as a teaching assistant (GA) for a graduate-level CFD course conducting the

CFD lab sessions

Provided introductory Fluent training to the graduate MEng students at the University of

Windsor

Served as a teaching assistant (GA) for 3 undergraduate courses including heat transfer

and engineering and graphics design

• Family leave and part-time volunteer at 3 Canadian non-profit organizations, 2003-2010

• Contract Engineer, Agahan Niroo/GCRAD, Iran 2001-2002

Participated in a gathering field data for a pilot project study. The study aimed at

deregulating natural gas and utility generation and distribution. Assisted 3 large industrial

complexes consuming large amounts of fuel-oil in technical planning for fuel switch to

natural gas

• Engineering Intern, Zenith Oil Company, Iran 1999

Assisted in measurement of physical properties for new and used engine oils to identify

properties for recycling purposes in the lab

Assisted in the conduction of chemical experiments while maintaining laboratory

equipment, prepared solution, reagents and sample formulations

Personal skills

Strong fundamental knowledge of Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

Strong oral and written communication skills

Excellent organizational, teamwork skills and a desire for continuous learning

Good problem solving ability

Computer Skills

• Software Packages: Star-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, ANSA, AMESim, Flowmaster, AutoCAD,

Gambit, Tecplot, Ensight, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Software Training

AMESim: Trained and certified in “Cooling Systems Simulation with LMS Imagine.Lab

AMESim” and “Thermal Fluid System Simulation with LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim”

Star-CCM+: Participated in the “4-Day STAR-CCM+ Fundamentals” and “STAR-CCM+

Analysis for Vehicle Engineering” training courses

Flowmaster: Received Flowmaster training at the University of Windsor

References: Available upon request

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