Syracuse, NY

(Open to relocate)

Yidi Tang

301-***-****

acyo02@r.postjobfree.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Strong background in Thermal Dynamics, Aerodynamics, Turbomachinery, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Control

Experienced in 3D modeling and manufacture

Rich experience in coding (Python, C#, Java, SQL Sever Management)

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

Office Use: Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Visio and PowerPoint

Professional Software: Pointwise, StarCCM+, Simulink, Solidworks, CATIA, AutoCAD, HyperMesh, ANSYS

Programing Skills: SQL Server Management, Python, C++, Matlab, Visual Basic

Open to learn any necessary programming language & engineering software

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

AEMTC (Aero Engine Maintenance Training Center) Guanghan, China Jan 2014 – Oct 2014

Assistant Instructor

Assisted instruction of lectures in the content of engine system and engine fault detection of CFM56-7B

Conducted field practice including recognizing engine accessory-group components, simple assembly of accessory parts

Carried out development and maintenance of platform of quality assurance on regular teaching work

Pacific-China Aero Technology Limited Chengdu, China Mar 2012 – Jun 2012

Technical Maintenance Intern

Provided professional introductory instruction on A320 Flight Training Device (FTD), A320 Level D Full Flight Simulator (FFS), MA600 FFS, CJ-1 FFS and CJ-1 FTD

Involved actively in the simulator operation and maintenance, effectively utilizing Qualification Test Guide (QTG) to monitor the simulation data and physical data to reduce any possible error

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Self Improvement, Syracuse University Jun 2016 – present

Master Student

Design and implementation of “Writing” Robot Arm

Designed the mechanical structure of Robot Arm in Adams

Used reverse engineering techniques, calculated motion solutions to every joint based on movement of the tip

Developed the control algorithm in Matlab Used Simulink to co-simulate the algorithm with arm model. Implemented the motion in Adams

Database Management System for Local Restaurant

Conducted surveys and collected necessary data from local restaurant

Used SQL Server Management and school’s server to create relational forms, setting up key parameters (PKs, RKs)

Updated the data from restaurant on a daily base and provide reports to the restaurant at owner’s will

CFD Analysis Group in MAE Department, Syracuse University Jun 2015 – Dec 2016

Research Assistant

Manufacture and test to a wing with high-speed rotating leaves (up to 10000 RPM) inside it

Manufactured the wing with my team with parts designed by Solidworks and made by laser-cutter and 3D printer

Testing of the stability and functionality are in progress

CFD modeling and assessment to NASA’s ADP (Advanced Ducted Propulsor)

Constructed 3-D computational grids in limited size (8 million) conforming to the NASA’s Advanced Duct Propulsor fan system using Pointwise which include fan rotor, fan exit guide vane, core inlet guide vane, nacelle and far field

Implemented CFD analysis based on the constructed mesh with Star-CCM+ to characterize the working parameters

Validated the computational data with measurement data from NASA’s report which revealed a good agreement (except clearance between rotor and nacelle)

Provided validations to a Body-Force model developed by a PhD candidate

CFD Analysis Group in CoE (Center of Excellence), Syracuse University May 2016 – Oct 2016

CFD Analyst Intern

Constructed 2-D computational grids on the geometry of preliminary design with Hypermesh to a heat exchanger

Implemented CFD analysis based on the mesh with Star-CCM+ to simulate thermal performance of the device under different working conditions

Validate simulation outcomes with hand-on test results to make feedbacks to design team

School of Power and Energy, Northwestern Polytechnical University Sep 2009 – Aug 2013

Research Assistant

STOVL (Short Taking Off and Vertical Landing) Unmanned Vehicle Design and Manufcture

Constructed a 3D model of the unmanned aerial vehicle with Solidworks

Collaborated with local manufactures to build up critical components and successfully assembled the UAV

Carried out field tests of different prototypes

Coupling Calculation Method for Flight Turbo-shaft Engine to Accomplish Preliminary Dimensions Design of Components (Dissertation)

Established mathematical models of engine performance and size calculations of flow path for turbo-shaft engine

Developed a computer program to calculate thermal cycling parameters at each component (compressor, combustion chamber, turbine, nozzle etc.), based on designed values of performance parameters

Calculated size parameters of engine components based on Coupling Design Map, under the limitations brought by aerodynamic performance, strength loading and structural mechanism

Student Innovation Program, Northwestern Polytechnical University May 2013 – Aug 2013

Participant

Developed a computer program named Flight Engine Propulsion Estimation through Visual Basic

Input necessary parameters (pressure ratio, adiabatic efficiency etc.) and the program would calculate thrust or other parameters of interest

EDUCATION AND COURSEWORK (SLECTED)

M.S. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY Dec 2014 – Present

GPA: 3.5/4.0

Design and Analysis of Algorithms (CIS 675)

Data Administration Concepts and Database Management (IST 659)

Energy Conversion (MAE 551)

Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics (MAE 571)

Principles of Turbomachines (MAE 585)

Advanced Mechanics of Materials (MAE 635)

Fluid Dynamics (MAE 643)

Building Materials and Envelope (MAE 659)

Methods of Analysis in Mechanical Engineering (MAE 675)

Special Projects (MEE 996)

B.Eng. Flight Vehicle Propulsion Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, China 2009 –2013

GPA: 80.21/100

Programming in C Language Advanced Mathematics Discrete Mathematics

Physics Experiment Principles of Aviation Blade Machine Principle of Aeroengines

Linear Algebra Theoretical Mechanics Theory of Combustion

College Physics AutoCAD Modeling Aerodynamics

Engineering Thermodynamics Principle and Application of Fluent Aeroengine Construction

Fundamentals of Automatic Control

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