Mulla Turk, PhD

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Canton, MI 48188

Cell Phone: 248-***-****

Email:ad1anr@r.postjobfree.com

Career Objective:

Seeking a challenging position to apply my mechanics and numerical knowledge to solve real world problems in Automotive Product Design & Development. Very strong technical knowledge and CAE experience. Well recognized and respected by all levels in the organization and customers. Experience:

L3Harris, 919 W Cook Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818, 02/21-present Senior Structural Analyst

• Provided analytical/technical support to the Design and Development activities by performing stress analysis, bolt load analysis, modal analysis, inertia analysis, shock and vibration analysis using FEMAP Pre and Postprocessor, NX and MSC NASTRAN Solvers

• Performed stress analysis on the Roman Space Telescope (RST), Payload Interface Plate (PIP) and Wide Field of View (WFOV) Satellite

• Performed thermal analysis on the Thermal Management Systems (TMS) and Thermal Vacuum Chamber (TVAC) using MSC Nastran and FEMAP.

• Performed structural and bolt analysis on the Multi band and Single Band Vacuum housing. GECOM, 5550 Seeley Rd Ste. 100, Novi, MI 48375, 02/27-05/20 CAE Technical Specialist

• Provided global CAE Consulting and Technical support to perform door slam analysis, door sag analysis, side impact analysis, FMVSS 206 strength analysis, thermal analysis and vibration analysis using high end CAE software like ABAQUS, RADIOSS, OPTISTRUCT.

• Evaluation and implemented CAE tools and methods to simulate door modules, latches, actuators, window regulators, brake pedals and headlights.

• Worked closely with the GM/Honda team to develop Next Generation Honda Electrical Car

• Worked closely with Global CAE analysts to provide analysis support for Canoo Electrical Car Concept during product design and development process.

• Developed parametric models/procedures for various structural and thermal analyses based on business needs.

• Performed correlation studies between test data and CAE data and make assessments on how to improve modeling and analyses techniques.

Magna International, Lighting, Plymouth, MI, USA 06/12-02/17 CAE Technical Specialist

• Provided analytical/technical support to the Lighting Design and Development activities by performing modal analysis, random response analysis and computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulation and synthesis.

• Developed new techniques and solution capabilities to reduce overall simulation and design cycle time, improve quality, reduce total cost, and/or make possible new solutions for lighting products.

• Built representative CFD models for automotive lamps, evaluate designs, validate with physical testing and perform iterations to drive efficient designs for optimal product performance.

• Developed analysis procedures, methodologies and templates to produce consistent results.

• Prepared CAE knowledge documents (best practices, lesson learned) to capture knowledge and promote future reuse.

• Worked with Suppliers to align with simulation capabilities, methods and knowledge sharing.

• Operated as a liaison/coordinator between Product engineers and external suppliers to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of projects.

• Established global Engineering Solutions/Simulations, process and strategy for the organization.

Magna International, Closures, Novi, MI, USA, 11/00-06/12 CAE Technical Specialist

Provides technical leadership for advanced technology development and make recommendations to incorporate new technology and advance the state-of-art of synthesis and analysis CAE applications.

• Provided CAE synthesis and analysis support to lead the design and solve complex engineering problems in areas of structural mechanics, dynamic, thermal, and creep.

• Interfaced with management in setting up priorities and managing current and future projects/programs.

• Developed and conducts technical seminars/internal training for the design/engineering community.

• Worked cooperatively with test engineers to improve laboratory procedures to correlate with the analysis results.

• Worked closely with peers to provide in-depth instruction on the theory and application of the state-of-art software: ABAQUS and LS-DYNA and NASTRAN. Prime examples are door slam analysis, impact analysis, crash analysis, window regulator and glass insertion analysis, and brake pedal analysis.

• Worked closely with internal and external customers and vendors on all CAE issues and conducted meetings with the service companies to review finite element models and analysis results.

• Support the development of standards and procedures and prioritize the completion of tasks and resolution of issues to ensure compliance with Customer requirements.

• Provided recommendations based on analysis, advanced theories, and experience for improvements to existing products.

• Participated in product design reviews and provides guidance and recommendations to management.

• Worked closely with Engineers to develop new products such as latches, actuator and window regulators.

Delphi Automotive Systems, Troy, MI, USA, 08/99-11/00 FEA Engineer

Responsible for the modeling and analysis of various automotive components using the state-of-art FEA codes.

• Performed door slam analysis using LS-DYNA and window regulator analysis using ABAQUS

• Trained and/or mentored co-workers in the FEA fundamentals and solid mechanics.

• Interfaced with management in establishing and updating projects plans and priorities.

• Documented analysis objectives, results, assumptions and conclusions using a standard report template. The University of Akron, Akron, OH, USA, 01/96-08/99 Researcher

• Numerically studied the crack growth in twisted rubber disks using ABAQUS

• Experimentally studied the crack growth using an Instron testing machine (A specially designed linkage produced the required torsional motion)

• Studied localized damage response of composite sandwich plates subjected to static indentation.

• Performed experiments to determine fracture toughness and transition temperature of various steel specimens.

• Performed experiments to measure dynamic-mechanical properties of viscoelastic composite materials using modal analysis method.

• Organized tutorial hours for Engineering Mechanics I and II and Fundamentals of Mechanical Vibrations for several semesters and graded weekly assignments and term projects.

• Instructed ME Lab. Spring and Fall 1997-1998

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA, 03/91-06/95 Graduate Research Assistant

• Studied degree of controllability of second order systems using MATLAB

• Performed torsional vibration experiments to identify parameters of a second order system.

• Monitored computer lab and major responsibility is to help students in homework’s and MATLAB.

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Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey, 09/87-09/90

Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant

• Organized tutorial hours for Engineering Mechanics I and II, and System Dynamics and Response

• Instructed Engineering Mechanics I

• Designed several mechanisms to exhibit in Mechanism's Laboratory Education

The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, 08/99 (GPA: 4.00)

Research topic: "Torsionally induced crack growth in rubber disks" The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

M.S., Mechanical Engineering, 05/93

Research topic: "A preliminary investigation of the degree of controllability of second order systems". Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey

M.S., The Institute of Science and Technology, The First in the Institute, 05/90 Research topic: "The computer aided control system design via third order models" Middle East Technical University (education in English), Gaziantep Campus, Turkey B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 07/87

Computer Skills

Softwares : ALTAIR/ACUSOLVE, ALTAIR/RADIOSS, ABAQUS/IMPLICIT, ABAQUS/EXPLICIT, MSC/PATRAN, MSC/NASTRAN, LS-DYNA, ANSYS WORKBENCH, MATLAB Systems : UNIX, Windows XP

Languages : Fortran, Basic and HTML

Related Coursework

1. Continuum Mechanics

2. Nonlinear Continuum Mechanics

3. Finite Element Analysis

4. Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis

5. Introduction to Composite Mechanics

6. Advanced Composite Mechanics

7. Vibrations of Discrete Systems

8. Vibrations of Continuous Systems

9. System Dynamics and Control

Professional and Honorary Societies

Member: ASME and TSME.

Honors and Awards

A three-year scholarship awarded by NATO via the Turkish Scientific and Technical Research Council. References

Available Upon Request

Publications

1. Turk, M., “CAE Applications in Window Regulator Systems”, 2008 SIMULIA Michigan Regional Users Meeting, Northville, November 12-13, 2008.

2. Turk, M., Kamal, E. and Singh, N., "P90 Door Dropsilo Crush Simulation" presented in the Delphi Analytical Engineering Conference in Troy, Michigan, May 18-19, 2000 3. Turk, M.., “A Review of Torsionaly Induced Crack Growth in Rubber Disks” Elastomer- Service Life Prediction ’99 International Conference, Akron, OH, October 6-7, 1999 4. Turk, M., and Padovan, J., "Crack Growth in Twisted Rubber Disks" presented in the International Rubber Conference in Orlando, Florida, September 21-24, 1999 5. Turk, M.., and Hoo Fatt, M. S., "A Study of Localized Damage Response of Composite Sandwich Plates", the Fifth International Conference on Composite Engineering, Las Vegas, Nevada, July 5-11, 1998

6. Turk, M., and Hoo Fatt M. S., "Localized Damage Response of Composite Sandwich Plates", Journal of Composite Engineering: Part B 30 (1999) 157-165 7. Turk, M.., and Hondur, Y. T., " A Study of Control System Designs Via Third Order Models", in the Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Machine Dynamics and Control, Istanbul, Turkey, September 12-16, 1990

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