Mechanical Engineering North Carolina
Resume:
Mehdi Morovati
(Green Card Holder / Permanent Resident)
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Charlotte,
NC
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering, UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, December 2024 (GPA: 4.0)
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering (Dynamics and Control), UNC at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, May 2023 (GPA: 4.0)
Master of Science, Automotive Engineering - Design of Suspension, Steering and Brake Systems, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Iran (GPA: 3.7)
Technical Skills
Mechanical Design & Analysis: Proficient in NX, ANSYS Classic, ANSYS Workbench, Creo, SolidWorks, and CATIA.
System Requirements & Optimization: Experienced in GD&T, technical drawing interpretation, and system lifecycle management.
CAE Tools: Expertise in MATLAB, Simulink, and ABAQUS for simulation and analysis.
Project Management: Skilled in design documentation, BOM structuring, cost analysis, and risk assessments.
Industry Standards: Familiar with ASME codes, engineering principles, and aerospace regulations. Research/Professional Experience
Statistical mechanics and statistical thermodynamic modeling of crack in materials especially in rocks, PhD Thesis, Advisor: Dr. Russell Keanini, 2020 – Dec 2024, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, NC
Developed thermodynamic models to predict material performance under varying thermal stress.
Designed and optimized systems for enhanced reliability and durability, focusing on structural components.
Developed an analytical model that accounts for the required energy to open a single crack in materials.
Conducted experiments and reliability testing to validate designs.
Coordinated efforts to ensure alignment across teams, driving innovation in system reliability and performance.
Conducted experiments and reliability testing to validate designs, contributing to high-impact publications and industry-relevant insights.
Dynamics and Control project – Segway two-wheeled autonomous vehicle, Capstone Course, Advisor: Dr. Stuart Smith, Dec 2022 – May 2023, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, NC
Improved the stability and functionality of a Segway-style two-wheeled autonomous vehicle by redesigning structural components.
Implemented wireless communication upgrade from Wi-Fi to Bluetooth using LabView and optimized the mass center to increase the autonomous vehicle stability.
Conducted experimental tests and system optimization using MATLAB and LabView.
Incorporated technical requirements into design, focusing on form, fit, function, and lifecycle performance.
Refined the PID controller to improve its performance using LabView.
Modified the autonomous vehicle structure such as rewiring the entire harness and increased the motor driver output. Automotive engineering Lab, Iran University of Science and Technology, Master Dissertation, Tehran, Iran.
Designed a Torsional Vibrational Damper (TVD) parameters for a specific crankshaft and engine.
Designed CAD model of both crankshaft and TVD using CATIA/SOLIDWORKS, Creo.
Simulated different vibrational mode of TVD and crankshaft and calculated their bending stress using ABAQUS.
Developed a comprehensive mathematical formula that models nonlinear vibration of both crankshaft and TVD.
Developed a semi-analytical method for solving the comprehensive generated nonlinear vibration formula and validated results by solving the generated formula numerically using generated codes on MATLAB.
Published an ISI paper regarding TVD sensitivity analysis. High School Instructor – Automotive & Mechanical Systems, 2013 – 2019
Instructed students on mechanical system assembly, fluid power, and structural mechanics.
Designed hands-on curriculum emphasizing problem-solving, material science, and manufacturing methods. Mechanical engineer intern, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
Modeled and analyzed suspension systems using Simulink to evaluate performance under dynamic conditions.
Conducted mechanical testing and validated design criteria against engineering standards.
Resolved manufacturing challenges by recommending design improvements, focusing on producibility and cost. Leadership Experience
Research Assistant in Mechanical Engineering Department at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, May 2020 – August 2020
Developed a statistical thermodynamic model that predicts rock’s temperature at any time based on both rock’s specifications and experimental data.
Teaching assistant, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, August 2021 – Dec 2024
Instructed undergraduate engineering students in weekly lab sessions focused on fluid mechanics and heat transfer experiments.
Supervised lab experiments involving topics like airflow measurement in different test sections, pipe flow, heat conduction relevant to HVAC system design, heat exchangers, viscosity, pressure & vacuum and convection.
Experience teaching thermal fluid concepts directly applicable to real-world HVAC engineering systems and design. Instructor of Record, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, May 2020 – Dec 2024
Designed a syllabus for and instructed a class of 40 undergraduate students on the subject of “Dynamics Systems I” for 7 semesters.
Taught convoluted topics in Dynamics such as Kinematics and Kinetics of rigid bodies. Honors and Awards
Editor, Journal of VibroEngineering (JVE) 2022–Present: Reviewed 13+ engineering papers related to mechanical vibrations and thermal systems.
ASME Conference Presenter: Presented research on thermally driven microfractures in mechanical systems. Physical and Analytical Skills
Proven ability to evaluate non-conformances, develop disposition procedures, and maximize producibility.
Skilled in handling physical tasks, including assembly, testing, and quality assurance.
Adept at interpreting technical data and generating actionable insights to drive project success. Selected Articles/Papers
Morovati. Mehdi, Eppes. Martha C, Rinehart. Alex, Fichera. Marissa, Rasmussen. Monica, Meredith. Philip, Nara. Yoshitaka, Dahlquist. Maxwell, and Keanini. Russell. "Investigating Thermal Microcracking in Rocks: Insights Into Equilibrium Statistical and Simultaneous Fracture Mechanisms." In ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2024.
Keanini RG, Dahlberg J, Brown P, Morovati M, Moradi H, Jacobs D, Tkacik PT. Stochastic estimation of Green’s functions with application to diffusion and advection-diffusion-reaction problems. Applied Mathematics and Computation. 2023 Nov 15;457:128186.
Eppes MC, Aldred J, Berberich S, Dahlquist MP, Evans SG, Keanini R, Moser F, Morovati M, Porson S, Rasmussen M, Rinehart A. Standardized field methods for fracture-focused surface processes research. Earth Surface Dynamics Discussions. 2022 Dec 12:1-41.
Adnani AA, Talebitooti R, Morovati M. Three dimensional wave propagation in axially loaded pressurized FG cylindrical shells using Frobenius power series and Rayleigh-Ritz methods. Journal of Vibroengineering. 2015 May 15;17(3):1424-35.
Talebitooti RO, Morovati ME. Study on TVD parameters sensitivity of a crankshaft using multiple scale and state space method considering quadratic and cubic non-linearities. Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures. 2014;11(14):2672-95.
Adnani AA, Dokami A, Morovati M. Fault detection in high speed helical gears considering signal processing method in real simulation. Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures. 2016 Nov;13(11):2113-40.
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