Kamran Tavakoldavani

acujs9@r.postjobfree.com

817-***-****

THESIS PUBLICATION

University of Texas at Arlington 2012 - 2014: Composite Materials Equivalent Properties in Lamina, Laminate, and Structure Levels, Published February 2015

Using Autoclave machine for composite fabrication

Set of procedures and calculations developed to obtain equivalent properties for lamina, laminate, and structure levels

Conventional method uses smeared properties in order to obtain equivalent properties

Modified method considers the induced shear deformation and the curvature for un-balanced/un- symmetrical laminates under tension and bending moment loads in order to obtain equivalent properties

Stress analysis (ply-by-ply stress) for laminates conducted by employing modified method and lamination theory

Conduct stress analysis of composite I-Beam by employing numerical and analytical methods

Stress results are compared against the results from finite element method for validation and accuracy

Analytical solutions are obtained using Mathematica and MatLAB, Numerical solutions are obtained using ANSYS and ABAQUS

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

01/2016 – Present: Instructional Associate (Science Lab), Tarrant County College: Fort Worth, TX

Discuss assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts

Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids and materials

Maintain computer software and assist students in the science lab

Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present learning concepts

Delegate work duties to work-study student assistants

Support the values of the college: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation, and creativity and service to the college

Field of study and, research interest:

Composite materials and structures (Mechanical and Thermal properties) Skills, knowledge, and teaching interest:

Engineering mechanics

Mechanics of materials

Engineering graphics design (CAD)

2009 – 2010: Quality Engineer, United Space Alliance, LLC: Houston, TX

Developed/maintained the Flight Crew Equipment/Extra Vehicular Activity system safety program

Conducted investigation reviews, risk assessment and root cause analyses, and recommend/validate corrective and preventive actions

Served as the FCE/EVA representative to the Mission Assurance Working Group

Served as Quality Engineer within the FCE/EVA element reviewing specifications, procedures, instruction, and engineering drawings to assure compliance to the requirements of the contract

Provided technical assistance to the Quality Inspection organization, and conducted flight acceptance reviews prior to each mission by ensuring hardware requirements are satisfied 2008 – 2009: Thermal Engineer, MEI Technologies, Inc.: Houston, TX

Boeing/NASA: Engineering support to the International Space Station Thermal Control System

Perform and report thermal analysis for ISS-Photovoltaic Thermal Control System

Assist in the resolution of multi discipline engineering issues affecting ISS on-orbit operations

Development of on-orbit operations procedures for Active Thermal Control System

Provide console support of ISS on-orbit operations in the Mission Evaluation Room (MER)

Using Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Fluid Mechanics principals

Conform and support all NASA, JSC, and MEI safety requirements and procedure 2007 – 2008: Stress Engineer, Recaro Aircraft Seating, Inc.: Fort Worth, TX

Design aircraft seat components with FAA regulations, and customer requirements

Design and assemble the seat components using CATIA V5, including 3D modeling and drafting

Perform Finite Element Analysis using ANSYS-Workbench software

Apply Stress analysis on the seat components (brackets, seat legs)

Calculate the internal loads and center of gravity of the seat components using MathCAD software

Using Strength of Engineering Solids principals

Present the documentation of interface loads and the stress analysis for approval EDUCATION (University of Texas at Arlington)

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Graduated: December of 2014

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Graduated: December of 2006

COMPUTER & ENGINEERING SKILLS

Finite Element Analysis/Numerical methods: ABAQUS, and ANSYS

2-D,3-D modeling: Pro-E, CATIA, and Solid Works

Analytical methods: Mathematica, MatLAB, and MathCAD

Composite materials fabrication: Autoclave machine

Strength and Elastic behavior of Composite materials (Micromechanics, Macromechanics analysis)

Design and Failure analysis of composite Structures

Equivalent Thermal Coefficient and mechanical properties of composite structures PROFESSIONAL FIELDS

Mechanics and Design of Composite structures and Optimization process

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