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MOHAMMED ALIAKBAR +1-972-***-****
Katy, Texas 77494
OBJECTIVE
Actively seeking a full-time employment opportunity in the field of or related to mechanical engineering.
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
May 2013 – Dec 2013
Process Safety Engineering Intern Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Experience in Facility Siting Studies (FSS), Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) and mitigation solutions for fire, toxic, explosion hazards.
Performed studies to assign a numerical value to the “risk” associated with the operation of a petrochemical facility
Published company research paper and presentation “Comparison of different models for evaporation pooling rates in risk
assessment and their published literature values” to optimize hazardous pool modeling on land and water
Prepared project proposals and project reports for clients
Performed equipment counts for pressure vessels, pumps, turbines, tanks and analyzed plant layout PFDs and P&IDs
Use of SafeSite, QRA Tool, HAC Tool, Fire & Gas Tool, Risk Screening Tool; company proprietary software
Use of Fire Dynamics Simulation CFD analysis software - PyroSim interface
EDUCATION
Jan 2011 – Dec 2014
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) Arlington, TX
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Magna Cum Laude, December 2014
Cumulative GPA: 3.752/4.0
Degree-related coursework: Engineering Statics & Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Thermodynamics I & II, Experimental Methods
& Measurements I & II, Circuit Analysis, Kinematics & Dynamics of Machines, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Manufacturing
Engineering, Structure & Mechanical Properties of Materials, Mechanical Design I & II, Dynamic Systems & Modeling Simulation,
Electronic Packaging in Microelectronics, Capstone Design Project, Automatic Control Systems, Computer Aided Engineering
SKILLS
SolidWorks 3D CAD Software MATLAB Programming Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint
CATIA CAD Software Arduino Software Circuit Soldering
ANSYS Finite Element Modeling NI LabView Interface Hindi, Sinhalese, Gujarati languages
RESEARCH & EXPERIENCE
May 2014 – Aug 2014
I-Engage Mentoring Program UTA
Conducted research in the structural analysis of Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments (ICRS) using Finite Element Modeling Analysis
Identified different degrees of deformation in cornea due to implantation of rings adjusting various FEM parameters
Jan 2014 – Dec 2014
Senior Capstone Design UTA
Conducted research in the design and development of extruder heads for low temperature 3D bio -printing technologies
Adapted ink-jet technology for use on existing 3D printer set up as a method of ink dispensation in bio -printing
Automated the actuation of the printer set up by building an Opto-isolator circuit providing power through solenoids
Sep 2014 – Dec 2014
Controls Systems Project UTA
Design and performance of a high speed rail pantograph using MATLAB / Simulink and controls system theory
Sep 2014 – Dec 2014
Leg Press Machine Stress Analysis UTA
Designed a twenty-component leg press machine for structural analysis. Identified stress and minimum safety factors in critical parts
Mar 2014 – May 2014
Gearbox Design Project UTA
Used mechanical design principles to design a multiple stage reduction compound crane gearbox given design criterion
Jul 2011 – Dec 2011
User Assistant, CAD Lab Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, UTA
Assisted lab users with issues related to hardware and software such as SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB, Pro/Engineer
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
2012 – Present
Vice-President of Pi Tau Sigma – UTA Chapter, National Mechanical Engineering Honor Society (top 25%)
2014 – Present
Member of Tau Beta Pi – Texas H Chapter, National Engineering Honor Society (top 12%)
2011 – 2014
Recipient of International Society of Automation Process Measurement and Control Division Scholarship Award
2012 – 2013
Public Relations Officer, Sri Lankan Student Association, University of Texas at Arlington
2008 – 2009
Vice President, Interact Club of Asian International School (under Rotary Club of Colombo West, Sri Lanka)
2008
Recognized as a “High Achiever” by Edexcel International (University of London)