1. Aamir Ibrahim
aamiri@mtu.edu 2110 Woodmar Dr., Apt G
+1-906-275-8964 Houghton, MI, USA - 49931
OBJECTIVE
To procure a full time position in the field of Mechanical Engineering.
EDUCATION
Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI, USA
MS Mechanical Engineering expected April 2017
GPA: 4.0
National Institute of Technology Srinagar J&K, India
BS Mechanical Engineering August, 2014
GPA: 8.11/10
RELEVANT COURSEWORK: Advanced Fluid Dynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Advanced Heat
Transfer, Computational Fluid Engineering, Partial Differential Equations, Advanced Thermodynamics.
DISSERTATION/MASTERS THESIS
Mathematical modeling and Lattice Boltzmann simulation of PM transport, deposition and regeneration
in a Diesel Particulate Filter. Jun 2016-Present
 Mathematical modeling of Particulate Matter transport, deposition and regeneration in a DPF.
 Developing a new probabilistic model for incorporating the interception mechanism in the deposition process.
 Simulation of Particulate Matter transport and deposition phenomena using the newly developed truly
incompressible model in Lattice Boltzmann Method.
 Further investigations into the DPF regeneration mechanism and the reactions involved.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
CFD analysis of the rear wing of an F1 car using a two element NACA 23012 airfoil with Clark-Y flap
Mar-Apr 2016
 Comparison of CL (Lift Coefficient), CD (Drag Coefficient), L (Lift/Down force), D (Drag force) and L/D ratio
with known experimental data for single element and multi-element airfoil was done.
 It was found that a three element airfoil would be required for the requisite downforce within the constrained
values for drag force.
Aerodynamic Shape Optimization of an Airship Gas Envelope Dec 2013-Jun 2104
 Problem of determining the shape function of the gas envelope was formulated as an optimization problem
and solved through numerical methods in Calculus of Variations.
 The objective function strived at reducing the drag and surface area of the airship and at the same time
maximizing the volume to increase the buoyancy.
Comparison of flow characteristics through non-circular conduits Oct-Nov 2014
 Pressure drop along the length and velocity profiles across the cross-section were developed and studied for
ducts with noncircular cross-sections.
 Inferring for what flow situations and geometries the computationally involved CFD solutions could possibly
substitute the simpler conventional model (Hydraulic diameter approach).
Effect of suction through a porous surface on velocity distribution in laminar boundary layer over a flat
plate Nov-Dec 2014
 Effect of constant suction velocity perpendicular to the plate on velocity distribution and shear stress in the
laminar boundary layer studied.
 Significant improvement achieved in drag reduction by delaying the transition from Laminar to turbulent
boundary layer using externally applied suction.
INTERNSHIPS
Student Trainee, National Thermal Power Corporation Haryana, India Dec 2012-Mar 2013
Project: Development of regeneration mechanism for lubricating oil losses in Industrial power turbines.
 Identification of the problem of vaporization of lubricating oil over the Main oil tank which results in frequent
top-ups for maintaining the oil level.
 Part of the team in developing a regeneration mechanism for recovery of this oil in order to minimize
wastage hence resulting in a more efficient power production mechanism.
COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS
 MATLAB
 Mathematica
 C/C++
 ANSYS-Fluent
 COMSOL
 Python
 Creo
 MS-Office
WORK HISTORY
Teaching Assistant, Intro to Thermodynamics, MTU Jan 2017-present
Grader-Intermediate Dynamics, MTU, Houghton, MI Aug 2016-Dec 2016
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
 Received a certificate of acknowledgement for the project report submitted at National Thermal Power
Corporation, Faridabad from the Assistant General Manager.
 Led a team of 8 on a trek to the high altitude Gangbal and Nundkol twin Lakes in the Northern Himalayas
(11729 ft. above sea level).
Hobbies
Trekking, Movies, Card Magic, Chess, Swimming, Rafting, Country and Rock music.