MOSTAFA ABBASI, Ph.D.

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• Mechanical Engineering (+14 years): Have proposed, designed, implemented several complex mechanical, electromechanical, static and rotating equipment and medical devices from concept; Have proposed conceptual and detailed designs for several complex systems of medical, oil and gas, automation systems and robotics applications; Proficient in advanced system-level modelling and high-fidelity simulation; Expert in manufacturing processes and methods (machining, welding, sheet metal, casting, cutting, forming and 3D printing), Understanding of GD&T; Proficient in CAD/CAM/CAE commercial software. Involved in all phases of design, development, component procurement, assembly, test, validation, and manufacturing support of products.

• Medical Devices (+5 years): Designed and developed of new transcatheter heart valves (TAVs and TMVs) for new user requirements; Developed and conducted hands-on test methods, FEA and CFD simulations to characterize commercially available medical devices; Manufactured prototypes for implantable medical devices to assess long-term durability and failure analysis; Designed and developed verification and validation testing methods for new and existing products. Had a strong knowledge and understanding of cardiovascular anatomy, structures of the heart, and valve diseases. Had a knowledge of class III medical device design control, quality systems, documentation.

• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) (+14 years): Proficient in ANSYS, ABAQUS, LS-DYNA, COMSOL and ADINA; Experienced in Multiphysics problems (mechanical stress, mechanical vibration, fatigue, failure mode, motion, heat transfer, fluid flow, electromagnetics); Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks, Rapidworks, Pro/ENGINEER CATIA and AutoCAD).

• Programming (+14 years): Proficient in MATLAB, Python, C, C++, Visual Basic, JavaScript, FORTRAN and Maple; Experienced in scripting to customize CAD/CAM/CAE commercial software. EDUCATION

University of Denver, Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science, Denver, CO Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Mar 2014 – Aug 2018

Amirkabir University of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tehran, IR Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Sep 2005 – Dec 2007

Amirkabir University of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tehran, IR Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Sep 2001 – Sep 2005

SPECIALTIES AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Solid Mechanics, Thermal analysis, Engineering, Medical Devices, Numerical Simulation, Optimization, Reliability, Finite Element (FE) Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), R&D, EPC, Project Management, Statistical Techniques, Design of Experiment (DOE), Quality Management, Programming, 3D Modeling, Manufacturing, Smart Materials, Oil and Gas Industry, Competitive Tendering, FDA regulations and ISO standards, Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Human Clinical Trials

• Computer skills: Fortran, MATLAB, Maple, Python, C, Visual Basic, SAS, SolidWorks, Rapidworks, Pro/ENGINEER CATIA, AutoCAD, ANSYS, ABAQUS, LS-DYNA, COMSOL, Hypermesh, Fluent, ISight, Mimics, Next Engine, GOM Correlate.

• Lab Skills: 3D Laser Scanning, Biaxial stretching tests, In-vitro valve testing in pulse duplicator systems, Digital Image Correlation.

• Standards: FDA, ASME, API, TEMA, ANSI, ASTM and IPS. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Research and Development Engineer, InTune Products, Rochester, NY Sep 2018 – Present

• Develop and perform bench top product development as well as manufacturing trials.

• Perform finite element analysis of earthquake vibration test for the data center cooling solutions.

• Program and debug PLC logic to control a test-rig for assessment of thermal characteristics of the data center cooling solutions. Graduate Research Assistant, DU Cardiovascular Biomechanics Lab, University of Denver, Denver, CO Mar 2014 – Aug 2018

• Investigated design concepts and assess impact on function, delivery system interaction and long-term durability in transcatheter heart valves.

• Applied engineering principals to the design and development of stents and bioprosthetic leaflets in transcatheter heart valves.

• Manufactured prototypes for transcatheter heart valves to assess and design new transcatheter heart valves.

• Worked with physician partners to assess structural heart diseases, develop new medical products and pre-clinical assessments.

• Designed and developed test plans, and in-vitro/in-vivo testing to assess class-III implantable medical devices in accordance with specifications, medical guidance, and regulatory safety standards.

• Created 3D CAD models for medical devices and patient specific anatomical geometries using a 3D Laser Scanner and CT scan data.

• Designed and performed experimental design methodologies for material characterization of soft tissue and implantable biomaterial.

• Conducted complex new experimental design tools, FEA, CFD simulations and perform advanced statistical techniques to assess long- term durability, blood stasis and valve thrombosis of tissue heart valves (Medtronic CoreValve & Carpentier-Edwards PERIMOUNT Magna, Edwards SAPIEN 3 and SAPIEN XT), frames, stents and catheters.

• Designed and developed of new transcatheter heart valves based on new leaflet geometry pattern for new user requirements. Researcher (Part-time), Orthopedic Biomechanics Lab, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, IR Jan 2011–Mar 2014

• Contributed to research including orthopedics biomechanics and bone remodeling process and theories.

• Developed an experimental test (Strain Gauge Measurement) and ANSYS simulation to assess the effects of arthrodesis in the ankle joint.

• Designed and manufactured of a prototype test fixture to obtain strain distribution around the ankle joint in different positions. ANSYS Technical Trainer (Part-time), Iranian Society of Mechanical Engineers, Tehran, IR Nov 2008–Mar 2014

• Developed and presented multilevel classroom courses on ANSYS (APDL & Workbench) to more than 200 engineers and students with varying levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Created course guides for new ANSYS product releases in structural analysis, heat-transfer, flow and fatigue analysis. Senior Mechanical Engineer, PetroGas Jahan Company, Tehran, IR Dec 2009–Mar 2014

• Lead and assigned work to a group of mechanical engineers, drafters, technicians and temporary workers as needed in projects.

• Designed of static and rotary equipment including calculations for component fit, tolerance analysis and stress calculations.

• Developed a finite element solution to assess thermal and fluid analysis of Air Coolers and Heat Exchangers.

• Prepared documents such as Specification, Calculation, Mechanical Data Sheet, Standard Drawing, Inspection and Test Plans. Researcher (Part-time), Thermoelasticity Lab, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, IR Jan 2008–Jan 2011

• Developed an analytical and finite element solution for composite and smart materials structures subjected to thermal loads.

• Contributed to research regarding thermal stress, heat transfer and smart materials. Junior Mechanical Engineer, Paysaz Company, Tehran, IR May 2004–Mar 2005

• Designed detail engineering of 41 Pressure vessels and 5 Storage tanks.

• Prepared drawings, mechanical designs calculations techno-commercial estimations for static equipment. ADDITIONAL PROJECTS

• Mechanical design of a rescue robot for Robocup 2004, Robotics Center of Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, IR.

Dec 2003–Mar 2004

• Mechanical design & manufacturing of garbage collector robots, Robotics Center of Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, IR.

Jan 2003–Dec 2003

SPECIAL TRAINING COURSES AND ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES

• ANSYS (APDL & Workbench)

• ABAQUS

• ANSYS-FLUENT

• Thermal and Mechanical Design of Air Coolers using ASPEN HTFS+

• ASME Code for Pressure Piping, B31

• Quality Management System in Oil and Petrochemical Industrial (According to ISO/TS 29001:2010)

• Pressure Vessel Components and Materials (According to ASME Code & ASTM Standards)

• Corrosion and Its Mechanisms in Wet Sour Services (According to NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 & NACE MR0103)

• Manual & Actuated Valves: Selection, Design Mechanism, Operation, Test and Inspection HONORS AND AWARDS

• Iranian-American Academics and Professionals (IAAP) Scholarship Award, 2017 ADDITIONAL

• Researcher • Engineer • Team Leader • Self-motivated • Work Well Under Pressure • U.S. Permanent Resident • 52 publications

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