Advanced Mechanical Engineer (PhD Candidate)

DAVID AMOATENG-MENSAH

Greensboro – North Carolina

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https://gh.linkedin.com/in/david-amoateng-mensah-186112141 EDUCATION

North Carolina A&T State University / Greensboro, NC PhD. Mechanical Engineering 08/2024 – 07/2027

ORCID - 0009-0002-6177-7414

North Carolina A&T State University / Greensboro, NC MSc. Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 4.0 08/2022 - 07/2024 TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Programming & Data Analysis: Python, MATLAB, Machine Learning (Scikit-Learn), Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Experimental & Numerical Data Analysis

• Engineering & Design: Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computer Aided Design (CAD) (AutoCAD, Autodesk, Siemens NX, LS-Dyna), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), Mechanical Systems Design

• Methodologies & Standards: Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) (Certified), Acoustic Emission, Thermography, Lean Six Sigma (Certified), Preventive Maintenance, ASME/API Standards.

• Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Engineering Software Applications CERTIFICATIONS

• Lean Six Sigma Certified Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Certified CAD and Manufacturing Specialization (Autodesk) Certified Mental Health First Aider Certified.

• Python for Data Visualization Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn WORK EXPERIENCES

North Carolina A&T State University / Greensboro, NC Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant 08/2022 – Date

• Analyzed experimental acoustic emission and thermographic data for NASA and Naval Nuclear Laboratory research projects, validating finite element models that improved damage prediction accuracy by 25%.

• Developed and executed data analysis protocols using MATLAB and Python for large datasets (>1M points), ensuring 99.9% data integrity for research publications and reducing processing time by 15%.

• Mentored 30+ undergraduate students in laboratory techniques and research methodologies; resulting projects led to 2 conference abstract submissions and a 25% average increase in practical exam scores.

• Correlated experimental and numerical datasets to validate a novel composite damage model, reducing simulation-to-validation cycle time by 40% and enhancing research throughput. Stark Energy Limited / Accra, Ghana

Graduate Engineer Trainee / Project Engineer 10/2021 – 07/2022

• Spearheaded the design of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and 3D Computer Aided Design

(CAD) models for 4+ oil and gas projects, ensuring 100% compliance with API and ASME standards.

• Managed the $1.5M RIKPAT Lube Blending Facility and Ibistek-PSB Takoradi tank farm projects, interfacing directly with the Managing Director and clients to deliver on schedule and budget.

• Coordinated a team of 5+ Electrical, Mechanical, and Instrumentation engineers, ensuring on-time delivery of project milestones and adherence to stringent quality standards on four oil and gas projects. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology / Kumasi, Ghana Teaching and Research Assistant 09/2020 – 08/2021

• Achieved a 95% student pass rate (exceeding the department average of 80%) for over 250 students through curated tutorial sessions and data-driven performance analysis.

• Founded an educational YouTube channel (David's Solutions), growing it to 3,200+ subscribers by creating and editing 50+ technical tutorials on engineering fundamentals.

• Guided 2 undergraduate thesis teams to successful completion using advanced data visualization (Excel) and technical report writing, resulting in a first-class grade for both projects. Ghana Water Company Limited – Barekese Headworks / Kumasi, Ghana Mechanical Engineering Intern 06/2019 – 08/2019

• Supported the development of weekly preventive maintenance schedules for 50+ mechanical assets, reducing unplanned downtime by an estimated 10%.

• Assisted in the inspection and troubleshooting of pumps, valves, and motors critical to the water distribution system for a facility serving 500,000+ residents.

• Collaborated with senior engineers to design system upgrades, creating 10+ CAD drawings for new pump installations and pipeline modifications.

LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT

• College of Engineering Representative (NCA&T Graduate Student Association)

• Mentor, 1890 YEA Program Mentorship (2025 – Present)

• Member: ASME, ASNT, Sigma Xi, Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

• Volunteer: Just A Girl Program (Ghana), FIRST LEGO League (North Carolina) ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Solid technical and problem-solving skills

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and hard-working

• Clean driving record

PUBLICATIONS

Rijal, Manoj, David Amoateng-Mensah, and Mannur J. Sundaresan. 2024.

"Finite Element Simulation of Acoustic Emissions from Different Failure Mechanisms in Composite Materials" Materials 17, no. 24: 6085. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17246085 PATENT APPLICATIONS

Patent Serial Number – 19/230,156

Estimating Crack Growth Rate using Acoustic Emission Energy Inventors – Amoateng-Mensah, D., et al.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Structural Health Monitoring using Machine Learning

• Acoustic Emission

• Composite Materials

• Non-Destructive Testing and Evaluation

CONFERENCE AND POSTER PRESENTATIONS

• Assessing Impact Damage in Composite Aircraft Structures using Thermographic NDE. 32nd ASNT Research Symposium. Pittsburgh, PA. June 2024. (Co-Presenter)

• Quantitative Measurement of Crack Growth in Aircraft Structures Using Acoustic Emission Technique. Spring 2024 Graduate Student Research Symposium. Greensboro, NC. April 2024. (Presenter)

• Quantification of Acoustic Emission Energy. 13th Annual COE Graduate Poster Presentation Competition. Greensboro, NC. March 2024. (Presenter)

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