Christopher Ong

845-***-**** acyoq4@r.postjobfree.com

Education

University of New Haven West Haven, CT

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.93/4.0 August 2017 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.06/4.0 May 2016 Dean’s List: Fall 2015, Spring 2016

Certifications: Passed FE-Mechanical Exam

Work Experience

University of New Haven West Haven, CT

Research Graduate Assistant, Civil Engineering Department September 2016 – Present

Perform background review of Vortex-Induced Vibration (VIV) experiments and simulation work on elastic cylinders.

Validate force coefficients of simple bluff bodies with the use of CFD software (ANSYS® CFX).

Will simulate structural response from unsteady fluid flow and compare to experimental data.

Experiential Graduate Assistantship (EGAP)-highly competitive merit-based award, including 75% tuition discount and hourly wage.

Research Experience

University of New Haven West Haven, CT

“Airfoil Design at Low-Reynolds Numbers” May 2015 – December 2015

Used CFD software (ANSYS® FLUENT) to simulate flow over various geometric shapes; results validated with laboratory data.

Investigated the flight behavior of airfoils at low Reynolds numbers.

Modified the shape of traditional airfoils based on bio-inspired designs. Technical Projects

Senior Design – BRASH® Engine Turbine Design September 2015 – May 2016

Facilitated communication between the team, the project sponsor and class mentor on important information and meeting dates.

Performed analytical models on the forces acting along the shaft and thermal performance of the turbine.

Created Python script to organize and visualize instrumentation data. Solar-Powered R/C Plane September 2015 – November 2015

Led a team of 4 students in the design and construction of a fixed-wing, solar-powered R/C plane.

Maintained the budget of the project and facilitated ordering of the parts.

Communicated with a local R/C business in the construction and overall design of the vehicle. Technical Skills

Design and Simulation: SolidWorks, CATIA, ANSYS® FLUENT, ANSYS® CFX

Programming: Python, LabVIEW, Visual Basic

Operating Systems: Windows, Linux (Ubuntu)

Professional Societies

American Physical Society (APS) Fall 2015 – Present American Society of Mechanic Engineers (ASME) Fall 2012 – Present Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Fall 2012 – Present

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