Engineer Mechanical

Mahdi S. Chafi

Houston TX, ***** / Tel# 402-***-****; Email:

*****.************@**.***

Mechanical Engineer with over 10 years experience delivering engineering

solutions for design, construction and research projects. 6 years of hands

on engineering and field experience with rotating machinery equipment

(pumps, compressors, gas and steam turbines, expanders, fans and etc).

Specializing in computational modeling and analysis including CFD and

nonlinear finite element (FE) method. Skillful in numerical and analytical

analysis. Demonstrated ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary

environment. Demonstrated ability to direct a team to meet project goals.

Detail and process oriented; strong follow-through skills. Known for

analyzing a situation, and quickly implementing proper resolutions.

EDUCATION

PhD (Mechanical Engineering), GPA: 4.0, 2009

North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, USA

Dissertation: Biomechanical Analysis of Blast-induced Traumatic Brain

Injury using Multiscale Brain Modeling

Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering), GPA: 3.52, 2000

Ferdowsi University, Mashad, Iran

Thesis: Design and Simulation of an Intelligent Fuzzy-Neural System for

Fault Detection and Isolation (FDI) of Dynamic Systems: Application to a

CNC X-axis drive system

Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering) with honors, 1998

Guilan University, Rasht, Iran

Thesis: Dynamic Modeling of a Composite-Material Flexible Robot Arm

EXPERIENCE

GE Aero Energy, Houston, TX

Oct2010 - Date

Systems Engineer- Gas Turbine

My job is part of the Systems Engineering team that leads the development

and design of electrical, control, and mechanical accessory systems in

support of GE aero derivative gas turbines (LM2500, TM2500, LM6000 and

LMS100). Support system design tasks such as fuel, lubrication, hydraulic,

ventilation, air filtration, and instrumentation for new product

introduction and cost reduction programs.

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, Lincoln, NE

Jan2010 - Oct2010

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Area of research activities: CFD analysis and FSI simulation of blast-

related Traumatic Brain Injury (b-TBI) and human heart valve using LS-DYNA/

Hypermesh/ MATLAB. Support research activities in the group (e.g.,

supervision of graduate students and proposal and paper preparation)

NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, Fargo, ND

Aug2006 - May2009

Research Assistant

Key participant in a major project funded by the Department of Defense

(DoD) on multiscale non-linear FE analysis of blast-head interaction using

LS-DYNA/ Hypermesh/ MATLAB. Computational modeling of fluid-structure

interaction (FSI) problems with particular focus on blast effects on human

brain and structures

NATINAL IRANIAN OIL COMPANY, Tehran

2001 -Aug2006

Senior Rotating Machinery Engineer

Involved in two gas refinery development (size of each more than $ 1

billion)- Responsible for monitoring and directing of the technical

activities of the major EPC contractors and vendor/equipment suppliers

related to rotating machinery equipment (pumps, compressors, gas and steam

turbines, expanders, fans and etc) in basic design, front end engineering &

design (FEED), detail design, procurement and construction stages. Core

competencies and skill set include:

. Basic Design and FEED- review and approval

. Vendors Evaluation (PQ review, Shop survey)

. Provide technical support and advice to project procurement

. Detail Design Review and Check- in KOREA (GS E&C Office) and Tehran

(EIED Office)

. Review and approval of EPC contractor and Vendors documents

(Equipment data sheets, Purchase requisitions, Engineering studies,

Construction drawings, Inspection and test plans, P&ID's, installation

procedures) to ensure compliance with job specifications and verify safe

and operable packages features

. Provide recommendations on the equipment selection to meet project

requirements

. Extensive involvement with equipment vendors; Participate in project

and vendor meetings (Kick Off, PIM, design review, HAZOP, 3D model)

. Support construction site and supervise completions and commissioning

activities(Supervision on filed installation, shaft alignment, check lists

and punch lists, etc)

. Attend Factory Acceptance Test at Vendor premises- mechanical run and

performance tests (Centrifugal Pumps, Centrifugal Compressors and Gas

Turbines)

. Experience with the API codes including API 610, API 613, API 614,

API 616, API 617, API 618, API 672, API 682, API RP686, ASME PTCs' Codes

(PTC 10&22), and ANSI (non-API) pumps

Participation in two oil and gas refinery's Overhauls: Gas Refinery

(Phases 2&3, TOTAL Co.- South Pars) and Oil Refinery (Isomax & Hydrogen

Units)

AZAD UNIVERSITY of ESLAMSHAHR,Tehran

2001 -2002

Instructor

Course: Production Management, Machine Design, Occupational Safety and

Health, Static and Dynamics

SOFTWARE SKILLS

Finite Element Analysis software:

LS-DYNA (explicit non-linear FEM code), LSTC Prepost-Processing

ANSYS, HyperMesh, ABAQUS

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher

OTHER: Enovia, AutoCAD2011

Experience in scientific computing: MATLAB

Expert in programming and experience with Simulink and several Toolboxes

such as Fuzzy Logic, Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms (for optimization), System Identification, Wavelet and Symbolic Math. Using MATLAB to

optimize the LS-DYNA & ABAQUS/ Explicit FE mode.

Familiar with Solid Works, Maple AutoPlant, Hysys

PUBLICATIONS

Journal Papers (5)

Conferences Papers and workshops (20)

TRAINING COURSES

2010 NSF Proposal Writing Workshop, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NE

Write Winning Grants, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NE

Modeling of Blast & Penetration, Livermore Software Technology Corp.

(LSTC), CA, USA

ALE and Fluid/Structure Interactions, Livermore Software Technology Corp.

(LSTC), CA, USA

Gas Turbine Frame 6- Mechanical Systems, Basic Design & Operation, GE

Energy Products- Europe, Assaluyeh, Iran

Centrifugal Compressors and Gear Training, SIEMENS AG, Assaluyeh, Iran

Centrifugal Compressors- Operation & Maintenance, GE Oil & Gas- Nuovo

Pignone, Assaluyeh, Iran

Gas Turbine-MS 5002C, Operation & Maintenance, GE Oil & Gas- Nuovo Pignone, Assaluyeh, Iran

Steam Turbines, GE Oil & Gas- Thermodyn, Assaluyeh, Iran

Tribology and Bearing Course, National Iranian Oil Company, Tehran, Iran

Sealing Systems- Dry Gas & Mechanical, National Iranian Oil Company,

Tehran, Iran

Lubrication Systems, National Iranian Oil Company, Tehran, Iran

Risk Management, National Iranian Oil Company, Tehran, Iran

HSE training, National Iranian Oil Company, Assaluyeh, Iran

API codes training: rotating equipment- API 610, API 613, API 614, API 616,

API 617, API 618, API 672, API 682, API RP686, ASME PTCs' Codes (PTC

10&22), National Iranian Oil Company, Tehran, Iran.

Predictive maintenance technologies, i.e. Vibration Analysis, Infrared

Cameras, Oil Analysis and Performance Analysis, National Iranian Oil

Company, Assaluyeh, Iran.

Non-destructive testing techniques (Radiography, Magnetic Particle testing,

Dye Penetrant testing and Ultrasonic testing) and Welding Inspection,

National Iranian Oil Company, Assaluyeh, Iran.

References: Available upon request Employment

Status: U.S. Green Card Holder

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