Abu Saleh Ahsan ***** Chase Hill Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78256

Ph: 210-***-**** Email: aczili@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To work as a part of a diverse and dynamic environment where I can apply my skills and sharpen my expertise in experimental and computational mechanics and Industrial Engineering. I am interested in developing my skills in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Fracture Mechanics, Finite Element Analysis, Process Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Applied Mechanics and Material science. SKILLS

● 5+ years of experience in Mechanical Maintenance in heavy industry and Power Plant operation.

● 5+ years of experience in CAD using SolidWorks, AutoCad, Autodesk Revit, DraftSight.

● 5+ years of experience in computer programming with Python, Matlab, C

● 2+ years of experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and mesh processing using Abaqus, Hypermesh, Python and Matlab.

● 1-2 years of experience in Material testing and characterization using AFM, SEM, SAXS, WAXS, Nanoindentation and Nanoscratch. WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant, Mechanics of Biological Materials/ Structures Lab, UTSA Aug 2015 – Present

● Characterized mineralized natural materials using Nanoindentation, Nanoscratch, AFM, SEM and XRD

● Failure mode (FM) analysis and Stress simulation of mineralized composite material subjected to both dynamic and static loading.

● Conducted various experiments to find structural origin of brittle and ductile behavior of mineralized natural material at microscale.

● Developed FE model of hierarchical nanocomposite using Python, Abaqus and Matlab to capture damage behavior at microscale. Sub Divisional Engineer, 225MW Combined Cycle Power Plant, Bangladesh Jan 2015 – Aug 2015

● Evaluated life span of turbine & compressor blade based on damage initiation and crack propagation due to thermal stress.

● Performed reliability analysis of different mechanical, electrical and I&C system and ensured reliable operation of the plant.

● Ensured uninterrupted plant operation through efficient maintenance plan using green and lean tools.

● Trained technicians on standard safety procedures and equipment operation & maintenance. Assistant Engineer, 225MW Combined Cycle Power Plant, Bangladesh Sep 2011 – Dec 2015

● Investigated damage and crack propagation with both destructive and non-destructive test of machine parts.

● Performed schedule and breakdown maintenance and prepared technical reports for further analysis.

● Ensured availability of all mechanical auxiliary systems, tools and consumables to keep plant availability factor maximum.

● Prepared design drawings and P&ID for any change or modification needed of existing facilities in power plant. Field Service Engineer, Wartsila, Bangladesh Jan 2011 – Sep 2011

● Inspected and supervised erection, commissioning and installation of engine based power plant.

● Repair & Maintenance of EDG, Heat recovery steam generator, cooling tower etc.

● Performed maintenance, troubleshooting and analysis of faults and equipment failure of large diesel and gas engine in power plants. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Operation and Maintenance training on Gas Turbine Power Plant – ALSTOM, Birr-Switzerland, January – March, 2013 Operation and Maintenance of Multi-Shaft Compressor - MAN Diesel & Turbo SE, Germany, 21 – 23 May, 2013 Distributed Control System (DCS) Basic Concepts, architecture and Network – ABB, Zurich-Switzerland, January 2013 Internal Auditor Course, BS OHSAS 18001 - Bureau Veritas, India – 2014 EDUCATION

MS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio, 2015-2017, GPA 3.79/4 (Expected Graduation: May 2017) BSc, Mechanical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh, 2006-2011 PUBLICATION

● A. Ahsan, X. Wang, “Ultrastructural origin of brittleness of bone using a finite element approach”, ASME-SB3C 2017

● Samuel, Ahsan, X. Wang, “Ultrastructural changes in osteogenesis imperfecta bone: synchrotron study of a murine model”, BMES,2016

● A.Y. Huan, A. Ahsan, et al. “Age-related changes in matrix proteoglycans affect the in-situ toughness of human bone”, BMES, 2016