Assistant Control
Resume:
Moein Soodavi 979-***-****
**************@*****.***
EDUCATION
MS in Aerospace Engineering, Texas A&M University GPA: 4.00 August 2013
MS in Electrical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology GPA: 18.65/20 May 2010
BS in Electrical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology GPA: 17.40/20 September 2007
EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Lab, Texas A&M University 2013
Instructed experimental uncertainty, error, and simple statistics
Measured the specific heat ratio by means of Ruchard’s Method
Validated NACA 1135 using oblique shockwave theory and Schlieren flow visualization
Evaluated NACA 4412 aerodynamic performance using surface pressure measurement
Measured forces and moments of a rotor capsule
Determined turbulence intensity and vortex shedding frequency using hot wire measurements
Research Assistant, Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Lab, Texas A&M University 2012-2013
Designed and optimized a novel multi-stage prototype wind turbine
Implemented a feasibility study of various designs by SolidWorks
Selected the cost effective optimum candidate
Achieved higher efficiency compared to wind turbines with the same size
Saved about $3000 by calculating output power of the wind turbine without using a torque meter
Research Assistant, Center of Autonomous Robotic Systems, Texas A&M University 2011-2012
Researched complex dynamical systems
Promoted the analysis of co-simulated systems stability
Research Assistant, Control and Automation Research Center, Isfahan University of Technology 2008-2010
Researched switched and hybrid dynamical systems
Teaching Assistant, Linear Control Systems Lab, Isfahan University of Technology 2007-2009
Analyzed two position and speed control systems in time domain
Designed lead, lag, and lead-lag compensators to control a position control system
Investigated transient and steady-state responses of a time-delay thermal system
Conceptualized P, PI, PD, and PID controllers, and examined their role on the functionality of a system
Teaching Assistant, Digital Control Systems Lab, Isfahan University of Technology 2007-2009
Taught Real-Time Workshop
Designed digital PID and lead-lag controllers in S, Z, and W planes
Implemented digital proportional, PID, and lead-lag controllers in MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, and C
Compared theoretical analysis such as stability analysis with practical results
Intern, Digital Control Systems Lab, Isfahan University of Technology 2007
Prepared the lab for senior level electrical engineering students
Wrote a LabVIEW code to control a robot arm with 5 degrees of freedom
Revised the laboratory manual with updated protocols
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming: MATLAB, LabVIEW, Mathematica, C, C ++, OrCAD, and PSpice
3D Computer Aided Design: SolidWorks, AutoCAD
Applications: Microsoft Office, LYX
Machining : Lathe, Mill Machine, RP Machine
Hardware: Atmel Corporation Microcontroller
HONORS and AWARDS
Awarded Aerospace Graduate Student Fellowship, Texas A&M University 2012
Won Top Presentation Award at Texas A&M Engineering Research Week 2011
Graduated with high est honor, Isfahan University of Technology – Master’s Degree 2010
Graduated with high honor, Isfahan University of Technology – Bachelor’s Degree 2007
Awarded as the top 1% in national university entrance exam among more than 500,000 participants 2003
PUBLICATIONS
M. Soodavi, J. Ghaisari, and F. Sheikholeslam, “L2-gain analysis for switched systems with a state-dependent
switching signal”, IET Control Theory and Applications, Vol. 5, Issue 13, pp. 1523-1527, Sept. 2011
M. Soodavi, O. Rediniotis, and P. Cizmas, "Performance analysis of a multi-stage wind turbine", to be submitted to
2014 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE)
M. Soodavi, O. Rediniotis, and P. Cizmas, "Multi-stage wind turbines: pros and cons", to be submitted to 2014
USAEE/IAEE on Energy and the Economy
M. Soodavi, O. Rediniotis, and P. Cizmas, "Performance optimization of a n ovel type of wind turbine", to be
submitted to The Journal of Fluid Mechanics
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