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RAMESH MELANATHURU, PH. D.

Skills Highlights

Manufacturing Processes, 3D Non-linear Finite Element Analysis, Finite Element programming, Metal Forming Processes, Composites, Contact Mechanics, Thermo- mechanical (Stress and Heat Transfer) Analysis, Large Strain Analysis, CAD, Mesh Generation Techniques, Technical Writing, C++ & FORTRAN Programming, ABAQUS, CFD, ANSYS FLUENT, UNIX

Education

MASc in Mechanical Engineering, University of Windsor, Canada

(Thesis to be submitted at the end of 2018)

Thesis Title: “Numerical Simulation of Geothermal Heat Exchangers”

Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering, IIT, Madras, India (1997) Thesis Title: “Thermo-mechanical Analysis of Single Edge Cutting using FEM” Core Area: Elasto-plastic Analysis, Heat Transfer Analysis of both Isotropic and Anisotropic materials like Composites using FEM

M. S. in Production Engineering, Anna University, Madras, India (1987) Thesis Title: “Computer Aided Estimation of Fabrication Cost and Time” Core Area: Generation of Database, Building Mathematical Models and Welding Processes

B. S. in Mechanical Engineering, S. V. University, Tirupati, India (1985) Thesis Title: “Fabrication of Solar Water Heater”

Professional Experience

Process Designer & Estimator, The Canadian Plastics Group, Newmarket, ON, 2011- 2012

Consulting with Clients, Vendors to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues

Analyzing Drawings and other documentation to prepare Time, Cost, Materials and Labour Estimates

Conferring with Engineers, Designers, Contractors on changes and adjustments to Estimates

Conducted Special Studies and Developed Programs in Excel to automate Estimating Sr. Software Development Engineer, Institute for Bioengineering, Phoenix, AZ 2006-2006

Developed and tested (bench marking using ABAQUS) Shell Heat Transfer Elements using Finite Element Analysis in C++ environment

Worked for Radiation Heat Transfer using FEM (in developing Stage) 105-308 Randolph Ave.

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