Engineer Mechanical

SYED M. JAFRI, P.E., PhD

U.S. CITIZEN

**** ******** ******, ***** ****, TX 77479

Cell Phone: 832-***-****

E-mail: ********@*****.***

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/syed-muhammad-mohsin-jafri-324a511a

CAREER SUMMARY

Professional Mechanical Engineer with advanced degrees with over 10 years of experience in computational mechanics, finite element analysis (FEA), structural design, fracture mechanics and modeling using FEA, fatigue analysis, rotordynamics and vibrations in major EPCI companies. Led and executed multiple FEED to detailed projects all over the US and internationally for analysis and design of machines, structures and components.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Developed and led complex 3D nonlinear static and dynamic FEA for variety of projects for last 10 years. Experienced in the use of industry structural design codes and standards (API/ASME/AISC/DNV) to complement FEA. Executed dynamic impact simulations using Abaqus Explicit for impact studies. FEA expertise helped avoid costly prototyping, improved designs and prevent failures.

Rotordynamics and Vibrations: Conducted R&D in the areas of rotordynamics and vibrations for efficient solutions and modeling of high speed rotating machines with complex configurations. Research helped establish quantitative basis of stability and to avoid costly instabilities.

Software: Abaqus (CAE, inp and Python Scripting), ANSYS (WB and APDL), SACS, STAAD Pro, Crackwise, Altair Hypermesh and AccuSolve, OrcaFLEX, Pipelay, Creo, SolidWorks, MATLAB, Maple, XLTRC, MathCAD, AutoCAD.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Civil/Structural Lead Engineer at AG&P Engineering (Houston, TX) 12/2017-Present

Developed and analyzed a fixed offshore platform structural model in SACS for fitness of purpose evaluation in accommodating LNG regasification loads. Showed structural non-feasibility and saved several million dollars investments. Showed other alternatives for path forward.

Wrote 3rd party vendors scope of works for civil, structural and geotechnical evaluations in the platform area. Developed 3D laser scanning scope of work.

Evaluated structural configurations of LNG carrier barges for stand-alone regasification facility.

Engineering Consultant/Abaqus FEA Instructor at VIAS (Houston, TX) 05/2016-12/2017

Developed detailed nonlinear thermal-stress Abaqus FEA on complex pipe-flange system to check and verify refinery designs. FEA analyses resulted in estimated savings of millions of dollars in lost production and hardware replacement for the client. Completed fast tracked project on time. Design issued for fabrication.

Lead technical training instructor of Abaqus FEA for stress analysis and composite modeling capability to engineers from various industries, including BOEING, as well as providing FEA engineering consultancy and support.

Structural Lead, Senior Staff Engineer at Technip (Houston, TX) 07/2012-11/2015

Provided design and analysis technical lead using Abaqus and ANSYS FEA structural analyses for the subsea structures (PLETs, PLEMs, jumpers, pipelines, risers) and foundations. FEA results produced efficient designs in terms of weight and cost for client. Performed dynamic fatigue design of driven pile for foundation.

Designed subsea structures for BP and Shell Malaysia and GOM subsea projects (Malikai, Stones, Coulomb, BC-10). Performed nonlinear buckling analyses for suction piles using Abaqus FEA. Performed FEA for PLETs, PLEMs design. FEA avoided expensive designs and saved millions of dollars to the client in expensive fabrication and deployment. Designs fabricated and successfully operational.

Led research study on suction pile FEA for geotechnical capacity by developing complex 3D FEA models. This resulted in in-house capacity to predict geotechnical failure for suction piles under complex loading and boundary conditions.

Senior Engineering Specialist at WGK (Houston, TX) 01/2009-07/2012

Provided advanced engineering support for structural and dynamic analyses using Abaqus FEA for projects and research/development and JIP studies.

Developed and led nonlinear FEA analyses for Cascade Chinook, DNV JIP on spiral pipe, BP projects for various solid components. FEA resulted in failure prediction for components and resulted in economical alternatives for more expensive designs. Stress analysis used for fatigue analysis of critical components.

Developed detailed piping route cost studies for BHP Macedon. Selected route saved 0.5MUSD.

Project Engineer at DeepSea Engineering (Houston, TX) 07/2007-12/2008

Worked on analysis and design of subsea components, risers and pipelines using Abaqus FEA for projects.

Designed PLEM using Abaqus FEA. The design successfully installed and operating.

Developed riser analyses using OrcaFlex. The analyses led to successful riser installation and operations.

Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) at Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M University (College Station, TX) 09/2003-05/2007

Performed experimental and theoretical research of rotordynamic instability due to shrink fitted joints in the rotating machines. The research focused on quantification of shrink fits to avoid expensive machine instabilities.

Measured vibrations of test rotors using eddy current proximity probes and NI LabView and ADRE DAQ systems. Simulated the rotors using XLTRC

SELECTED TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS

1.Jafri, S. and Takkabutr, P., “Dynamic Stresses in a Driven Pile During Installation- Classical Wave Equation Model Solution using Partial Differential Equations”, OMAE2014- 24669, Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering Conference, San Francisco, California, June 8-13, 2014

2.Jafri, S., Eltaher, A., and Jukes, P., “Dynamic Stresses and Fatigue Evaluation in Wind Turbines”, OTC 23381, Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, TX, April 30-May 3, 2012

3.Jafri, S., Eltaher, A., and Jukes, P., “Dynamics of Offshore Wind Turbines”, ISOPE 2011-TPC-1040, International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers Conference, Maui, Hawaii, June 19-23, 2011

4.Panapitiya, U., Jafri, S., Wang, H., and Jukes, P., “Use of Finite Element Analysis for Stud Pre-Tension Determination of Large Diameter Integral Flanges with Ring Joint Gaskets”, Proceedings of the ASME 29th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2010, June 6-11, 2010, Shanghai, P.R. China (Paper Number: OMAE2010-20824)

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering (May 2007) Degree GPA: 4.0/4.0

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Dissertation Topic: Shrink Fit Effects on Rotordynamic Instability: Experimental and Theoretical Study (thesis.tamu.edu)

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (May 2004) Degree GPA: 3.77/4.0

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Thesis Topic: Modeling of Impact Dynamics of a Tennis Ball with a Flat Surface (thesis.tamu.edu)

B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (May 1999) Degree GPA: 3.96/4.0

NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan

Final Project Topic: Design of LPG Storage Facility

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas (License Number: 107423)

Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Certified Simulia Instructor (CSI) with Dessault Systems

Charter of Engineering (CEng) from IMarEST

Received Academic Merit Certificate Award for standing Third in Final Year of Bachelor of Engineering (Year 2000).

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