CFD simulation, thermal management, aerodynamics analysis

CHENGLONG(KEVIN) WEI

***** ********* *****, ********** ****, Michigan, 48335

actj6i@r.postjobfree.com Tel: 906-***-****

PERSONAL STATEMENT:

Seeking for a full time job starting in January 2016. I am passionate and devoted to vehicle and engine design. I worked for three years in Geely Automobile Research Institute, a Global 500 Fortune Company, which is a strong Automobile R&D OEM and acquired Volvo Car Corporation. I have gained solid professional experience and enough engineering course work, I am eager to apply my capabilities and skills. KEY SKILLS

• CAE tools:

StarCCM+, Hypermesh, Radtherm, GT-POWER, COMSOL, ANSA, Fluent, CATIA, UG, AutoCAD

• Programming:

Matlab, Labwindowns/CVI, VisualBasic, Java

• Management Software:

PLM, Office tools, Endnote

• Language:

English: Proficient, Chinese: Native, Japanese: Limited EDUCATION

Michigan Technological University Houghton, Michigan M.S. degree majored in Mechanical Engineering (Aug.2014-Dec.2015) Northeastern University Shenyang, China

M.S. degree majored in Mechanical Engineering (Sep.2009-Jul.2011) Shenyang Jianzhu University Shenyang, China

B.S. degree majored in Mechanical Engineering (Sep.2005-Jul.2009) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GEELY Automobile Research Institute (OEM) (Jul.2011-May.2014) CFD Engineer

• Conduct more than 20 system-level projects of 3D CFD thermal management analysis on underhood and conjugate heat transfer simulations. Proficient in building complex and large vehicle CFD models.

• Analysis on airflow and front end design to maximize the heat dissipation efficiency of Heat Exchangers.

• Conduct aerodynamic analysis for the whole vehicle and construct Geely cars aerodynamic database. Familiar with wind tunnel test and data processing. Perform calibration analysis with wind tunnel results to improve model validity.

• Conduct aerodynamic analysis of air filter resistance, mirror drag optimization and windshield defrosting.

• Familiar with 1D, 3D (GT and StarCCM+) analysis of engine thermal simulation and thermal radiation analysis co-simulated with Radtherm.

• Establish and enhance the analysis standards of thermal management analysis procedures for system and components to improve result accuracy or execution speed.

• Collaborate closely with the design engineers and test engineers. Provide design suggestions to design engineers based on interpretation of analysis results. Take part in several thermal tests in thermal wind tunnel and engine dynamometer, familiar with test procedures and test data processing.

• Coordinate two Electric Vehicle’s CAE analysis work, including safety, strength/durability and CFD simulations, communicating and working closely with EV project team through whole R&D stages on behalf of CAE department.

• Write the Java Macro codes in StarCCM+ to increase the efficiency of underhood thermal analysis.

• Take charge of department’s English translation and review works including papers and technical documents. Michigan Technological University (Aug.2014-Dec.2015) Research Project: ‘Vehicle Aerodynamic Drag: Mechanism and its Reduction’

• Study the vehicle aerodynamic drag mechanism and drag origin/distribution on the vehicle body.

• Apply fluid mechanics theories to the optimization of the body shape to reduce drag force on the body. Research Project: ‘Aerodynamics of a Simplified Vehicle Body in the Virtual Wind Tunnel’

• Investigate the aerodynamic characteristics of a simplified vehicle including velocity, pressure distribution.

• Study the effect of different mesh size and turbulent models in Fluent on the result sensitivity. Research Project: ‘The Influence of Wearable Electronics (Smart Watch) on Driving Safety’

• Investigate the effect of smart watch on driver’s behavior on the driving simulator. Northeastern University (Sep.2010-July.2011)

Research Project: ‘Research on Remote Monitoring Technology of Form and Position Error’

• Design innovatively C/S and B/S hybrid remote monitoring system to improve production efficiency.

• Design monitoring software by utilizing measurement and control technique, network and web technologies.

• Realize on-site manufacturing data being transferred and visualized on local PC and the monitoring website. Shenyang Mitsubishi Engine manufacturing company, Shenyang Jinbei Auto Company, Northern Heavy Industry Company (Production Interns): (Sep.2008-Dec.2008)

• Understand the engine and vehicle production process and technologies.

• Study the vehicle quality control methods and Six Sigma techniques and tools. HONORS AND CERTIFICATES

• Certificate of Participation PACE Course Competition of CAD Michigan Tech June 2015

• 2012 “Excellence Award of English Translator” Geely Automobile Research Institute Oct 2012

• Northeastern University Scholarship, 2nd Prize Northeastern University(China) Sep 2009

• Excellent Student Scholarships, 3rd Prize Shenyang Jianzhu University Apr, Jul 2007

• “Excellent Individual Award” in Defending Thunderstorm Shenyang Jianzhu University Mar 2007 AFFILIATIONS

• Member of American Association of Mechanical Engineer April 2015-Present

• Member of Public Welfare Foundation of Liaoning Province Nov 2009-Jul.2011

• Member of Academia Promotion Association of Northeastern University Oct 2009-Jul.2011

• Secretary of Propaganda Center of Graduate Student Union Dec 2009-Jul.2011

• Founder of “Extreme Sports” Community of Shenyang Jianzhu University Oct 2007-Jul.2009

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