Grant A. Gelven

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Boundless Box LLC 403 Palmtree Dr.

acp66g@r.postjobfree.com

**** ************ **. ************, ** 20878

314-***-****

Frederick, MD 21704

Research and Development – Computational Fluid Dynamics – Finite Element Analysis – Project Management

Personal Summary

Research scientist with five years of experience in research and development is seeking a challenge. Expertise includes

computational fluid dynamics, thermal transport, multi-physics, finite element analysis, project management, product design,

prototyping, experimentation, and data analysis. Related research experience in applying computational fluid dynamic techniques

include medical device development, spray and atomization, pneumatics, industrial robotics, and combustion dynamics.

Technical Expertise

Numerical analysis and computational physics – 10 years

Implemented numerical techniques to study various physical phenomenon ranging from stellar hydrodynamics in pulsation

models to liquid jet break-up of non-newtonian fluids to vaporization of heavy fuels

Intimate knowledge of thermodynamics, single and multi-phase fluid dynamics, finite element analysis, and data/error analysis

Computational fluid dynamics – 5 years

Utilized commercial and open source CFD packages to model and simulate commercial and industrial fluid flow processes

Developed deep understanding of laminar and turbulent, incompressible and compressible (trans/super -sonic) flows

Extensive knowledge of RANS, LES, and DES models in 2D, 2D axisymmetric, and 3D geometry with or without thermal transport

Proficient in OpenFoam and Autodesk Simulation CFD

Algorithms and Programming – 8 years

Extensive experience with numerical integration, iterative methods, correlations, time-series, FFTs and data visualization

Experience working in all major computing environments Windows, Unix/Linux, and OS X

Proficient in Matlab, Mathematica, GSL and C/C++

Computer aided engineering – 5 years

Extensive modelling experience using 2D and 3D CAD modelling software

Proficient in AutoCAD

Prototyping and testing – 5 years

Extensive expertise in utilizing discovery research to develop novel field-ready prototypes

Experience with Additive Manufacturing and CNC prototyping

Experience with velocity, pressure, and temperature measurements in flow experiments

Strong background with bench testing procedures for pneumatic and spray experimentation

Work Experience

Guest Researcher – National Institute of Standards and Technology 2014 to Present

Consulted for ADAF scientists to optimize a novel surgical airbrushing device for the creation of polymer nanofiber tissue

scaffolds for regenerative medicine applications

Successfully designed, produced, tested, optimized, and delivered a viable field -ready prototype within six months

VP of Research and Development – Boundless Box LLC 2011 to Present

Consulted for the DOD, NIST, and two multi-national corporations on matters of process optimization and control

Provided direction and oversight on all design, simulation, implementation, and testing of process improvements

Solicited, negotiated, and procured 2 research and development contracts raising over $115,000 in 2014

Formulated, brokered, and executed licensing agreements valued at $1.07 million thru 2020

Principal Research Scientist – Wells Gelven Fractal Technology LLC 2010 to 2012

Developed a fluid processing and control platform technology where proof-of-concept has been realized in 3 independent

applications in only 4 years

Obtained patents for said technology in over 20 countries in North America, Europe, and Asia

Hughes Research Fellow – Washington University in St. Louis 2007 to 2009

Developed high-performance codes utilizing advanced numerical techniques to simulate ultra-high-energy gamma ray absorption

and emission from galactic black holes

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NASA Space Grant Consortium Research Assistant – Missouri State University 2004 to 2007

Developed an adaptive hydrodynamic scheme for simulation of low-amplitude radial pulsations in Type I Cepheid variable stars

Predicted the existence of a barrier potential using numerical simulations of ultra-low-amplitude radial pulsations

Mathematics Undergraduate Researcher – Missouri State University 2005 to 2007

Explored the use of generating functions in counting permutations, specifically derangements, of arbitrary sets

Defined and characterized a new type of permutation induced on the set of unordered k-tuples, namely, the k-Derangement

Service Activities

Provided pro bono tutoring to dozens of students of ages ranging from 5 th-grade up to undergraduate seniors for 10 years

Tutored topics including Physical Science, Chemistry, General Physics, Engineering St atics, Quantum Mechanics, Galactic

Astronomy, Pre-Algebra, College Algebra, Linear Algebra, Calculus, and Statistics

Honors and Awards

Hughes Research Fellowship, Washington University in St. Louis 2007 to 2009

University Fellowship, Washington University in St. Louis 2007

Mathematics Emeritus Professor Scholar, Missouri State University 2006

1st Place at Missouri Academy of Sciences: Research in Pulsating Variable Stars 2005

Golden Key Scholar 2005

Honors College 2004

Education

Washington University in St. Louis 2010

A.M. in Physics

Missouri State University 2007

B.S. in Mathematics

B.S. in Physics

Minor in Astronomy

Magna Cum Laude

Selected Publications, Patents, and Presentations

1. Palmer, X. Gelven, G.A. Markle, C.D. Tutak, W. Airbrushing Polymer Nanofibers: Impact of Brush Design on Fiber Quality.

Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 2015 – In Review

2. in vivo Additive Tissue Manufacturing: A Novel Surgical Device and Methodology for Regenerative Medicine

Presented: Fort Detrick Alliance 6th Annual Technology Showcase at Frederick Innovative Technology Center, 2014

3. The Fractal Orifice Plate

Presented: SAE World Congress, 2012

4. Gelven, G.A. and Wells, W.T., Inventors; Wells Gelven Fractal Technology LLC, Assignee. Ejector Nozzle Having a Fractal

Orifice Plate. Provisional CIP application PCT 61718783. Priority date, Oct 26, 2012.

5. Gelven, G.A. and Wells, W.T., Inventors; Wells Gelven Fractal Technology LLC, Assignee. Fractal Orifice Plate. PCT application

WO2012034106 A1. Priority date, Sep 09, 2010.

6. W.T. Wells and G.A. Gelven, Inventors; Wells Gelven Fractal Technology LLC, Assignee. Fractal Orifice Plate. Chinese

application CN103153477 A. Priority date, Sep 09, 2010.

7. W.T. Wells and G.A. Gelven, Inventors; Wells Gelven Fractal Technology LLC, Assignee. Fractal Orifice Plate. European Union

application EP2613887 A1. Priority date, Sep 09, 2010.

8. W.T. Wells and G.A. Gelven, Inventors; Wells Gelven Fractal Technology LLC, Assignee. Fractal Orifice Plate. United States

application US20130284830 A1. Priority date, Sep 09, 2010.

9. S. Saesen et al. Photometric Multi-site Campaign on the Open Cluster NGC 884. Astronomy & Astrophysics,

http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200******-**/2010

10. M.D. Reed et al. Follow-Up Observations of Pulsating Subdwarf B Stars: Multisite Campaigns on PG 1618+563B and PG

0048+091. The Astrophysical Journal, 12/2008; 664(1):518.

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