Pouya Mottaghian, MASc

ac74fs@r.postjobfree.com +1-613-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/pouyamottaghian 151 Charles St W, Suite 199 N2G 1H6 Kitchener Ontario More than 5-year experience in the broad range of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations, CAD design (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), rapid prototyping, 3D printing, contacting vendors which require extensive knowledge of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, CAD design, programming and commercial software. Summary of Qualifications

Experienced in CAD software (SolidWorks), 3D printing, laser cutting, sealing, electronic circuits, documenting the results of the tests, and identifying root causes of failure(s) gained by prototyping a medical device at Qidni Labs.

Solid understanding of computational fluid dynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer concepts throughwork experience at Qidni Labs and Customachinery Inc. and successful completion of graduate- level courses, Master’s and Bachelor Theses.

Critical thinker with effective problem-solving skills, and ability to work with minimal supervision proven through work experience as R&D engineer at Qidni Labs Inc. and a mechanical engineer at Customachinery Inc.,a research assistant at TSM Lab.

Strong computer skills, including C++, Fortran, MATLAB, Fluent, Gambit and SolidWorks.

Advanced writing and speaking skills, evidenced by experiments documentation and participating in international conferences and coordinating lab tutorials.

Possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics and work well with others.

Requisite leadership skills developed through work experience as a teaching assistant. Professional Experience

Qidni Labs Inc. (Medical Device Startup) Kitchener, Canada R&D Engineer October 2017 – Present

Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis of Qidni Labs innovative artificial kidney to minimize the risk of thrombosis

Designing 3D CAD models using SolidWorks, which was then prototyped using 3D printing followed by contacting machine shops for CNC machining and tested for design verification in the lab.

Selected standard mechanical components by using supplier websites and catalogs such as MacMaster-Carr, Cole Parmer Digikey, etc.

Worked directly with 3D printing FDM and SLA methods. Laser-cutting the gasket for sealing, microcontroller programming, contacting vendors for getting quotes. Explosion Physics and Prevention Laboratory (Shock Tube Laboratory) Kingston, Canada Computational Fluid Dynamic Specialist July 2017 – September 2017 Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) simulations of Detonation Propagation in a Partially Obstructed Square Channel

Investigating effects of different driver pressure on generating shock wave which strong enough to make a detonation of hydrogen gas using Ansys Fluent 17.0

Initialization of driver and driven parts requires writing User Defined Functions (UDFs) Customachinery Inc. (Rotary Engine Startup) Kingston, Canada Computational Fluid Dynamic Specialist Jan 2016 – July 2017 Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) simulations of Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) Rotary Engine with moving mesh capabilities

Designed CAD models and preparing a unique dynamics mesh which requires writing UDFs for three moving parts (rotor and two moving gates) using Ansys Fluent 17.0

Understanding the flow behavior during the air intake, fuel evaporation, and mixing, compres- sion, combustion, expansion strokes and burned gases exhaust

Investigating and analysis of heptane mixture formation, including injector’s position and angle

Single-step and detailed chemistry combustion models were investigated

Supervising a masters student, and predicting Thermodynamic cycle with MATLAB. 1/2

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Queen’s University Kingston, Canada Research Assistant at TSM Lab Sep 2013 – Dec 2015

Thesis Title: Effects of wall roughness on boundary layers in an adverse pressure gradient

Large-eddy simulations of flow separation over the rough surfaces, focusing on both the physics of fluid flows and their engineering applications including gas turbine deterioration and airfoil icing, with 2-years of experience in collaborating with Hydro-Québec as an industrial partner.

Combined effects of adverse pressure gradient and surface roughness were studied on a flat-plate boundary layer over smooth and rough surfaces with two different roughness heights.

Modified a 2nd-order accurate staggered finite difference code and developed postprocessing code in MATLAB and Fortran.

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Queen’s University Kingston, Canada Teaching Assistant-Undergraduate Courses Sep 2013 – Dec 2015

Held problem-solving sessions, designed and prepared lab tutorials

Communication with students and supervisors significantly improved my interpersonal skills Education

Queen’s University Kingston, Canada

Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Sep 2013 – Dec 2015 GPA: 3.85/4.3

University of Tehran Tehran, Iran

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Sep 2008 – July 2013 GPA: 16.07/20 (3.14/4)

Extracurricular Activities

Participate in variety of sports including squash, rock climbing and yoga 2/2

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