Asif K.M.R. Kabir is seeking a mechanical engineering position utilizing his experience in modeling and simulation, computational fluid dynamics, finite element analysis, manufacturing processes, and statistical modeling. He has a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University and research experience assessing hydrokinetic energy resources through computational modeling and statistical analysis. His skills include fluid dynamics simulation software, programming languages, and engineering coursework.

1. ASIF K.M.R. KABIR
6601, Dunlap Street, Apt-E-2010, 336-501-7112
Houston, TX-77074 asif3.kabir@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a full time position in Mechanical Engineering utilizing my experience on modeling & simulation with
Computational thermal-fluid, finite element analysis, Manufacturing and Process Control using Six Sigma methodologies
and Statistical Modelling
HIGHLIGHTS
 Research experience working independently and in multidisciplinary teams (4+ years)
 Solved problem using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) (4+ years)
 Double Pipe Heat Exchangers design & analysis (1+ years)
 Sound experience in mechanical lab testing (tensile, compression and bending test) using Universal Testing Machine
 Proven experience in Statistical Modeling of data, GD&T and Data Management & Analysis (4+ years)
 Renewable Energy Assessment using Statistical Tools for assessing the energy content in the Gulf Stream
 Experienced in Matlab(5+Years), FORTRAN(3+Years), C (4+ years), Minitab, SQL.
 Green Belt in Six Sigma.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC
PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Advisor: Dr. Arturo Fernandez August 2014
“An Assessment of Available Hydrokinetic Energy of the Gulf Stream near Cape Hatteras, North Carolina” GPA 3.73/4.0
Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET)
B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Advisor: Dr. Mohammad Mamun June 2007
“Construction of a double pipe heat exchanger of corrugated cross-section and comparing it with a heat GPA 3.51/4.0
exchanger of circular cross-section”
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, PhD (Aug 2010 – August 2014)
 Developed Navier-Stokes Solvers inMATLAB and Fortran using Finite Volume Method to simulate 2D and 3D, steady and
unsteady, incompressible flow, heat transfer and concentration gradient in structured domain
 Used HYCOM(An Ocean Circulation Model) simulations for generating ocean current velocity to assess Gulf Stream
 Identified and introduced statistical models(Weibull, Rayleigh, Gaussian) needed to analyze ocean current power
 Regression analysis and error analysis to determine the best model (Weibull) to use for assessing ocean current energy
 Investigated the applicability of Statistical tools for assessing Ocean current energy and successfully applied them
 Developed an improved methodology for identification of optimal position for extraction of power
 Successfully assessed resources of Hydrokinetic Energy at Gulf Stream
 Applied statistical tools for hydrokinetic energy analysis of Tidal Current
Undergrad Thesis (2006 – 2007)
 Designed and constructed a double pipe heat exchanger with the inner pipe having a corrugated cross-section to
analyze its performance
 Designed and constructed a condensate collector for measurement of the steam flow-rate.
Undergrad Project (2005 – 2006)
 Developed an automated cup dispensing machine.
COMPUTER SKILLS
FEA/FVM ANSYS, ANSYS FLUENT, Gambit, Pro/Engineer
Languages MATLAB, C, FORTRAN, C++, Scripting: Python
Visualization AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ArcGIS, eQUEST
Platforms UNIX, Windows, OS
Others R, Minitab, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max
GRADUATE COURSES COMPLETED
Irreversible Thermodynamics, Applied Fluid Dynamics, Advanced Fluid Dynamics, Advanced Numerical Methods,
Physicochemical Hydrodynamics, Convection Heat Transfer, Conduction, Heat Transfer, Multiphase Flow, Finite Element
Analysis, Vibration, Continuum Mechanics, Instrumentation, Metallic Alloys and their Biodegradable Applications;
Renewable and Sustainable Energy, Stochastic Modeling of Mechanical Systems

2. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Lecturer August 2015- Present
University of Texas at Tyler (Houston Engineering Center) Houston, TX
 Taught and mentored Undergraduate Students
Energy Efficiency Analyst Intern Mar 2015 – June 2015
Envirolution’s Win-Win Campaign New York, NY
 Participated in intensive 72-Hour Energy Auditing training, which includes training on all building energy systems
including Lighting, Appliances, Heating, Cooling, Domestic Hot Water, Envelope and Ventilation Systems
 Trained for ASHRAE Level I and II energy auditing including Billing Analysis: Use and Rate Analysis, Load Profiling,
Seasonal and Base Load Calculations, Benchmarking, End-Use Analysis, Carbon Footprint
Graduate Teaching Assistant August 2010- December 2012
North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, NC
Lecturer May 2008- July 2010
Daffodil International University Dhaka, Bangladesh
 Organized the final exams as a member of the Examination Committee
 Taught and mentored Undergraduate Students
Quality Assurance Officer February 2008-May 2008
BSRM Steels Ltd. Chittagong, Bangladesh
RESPONSIBILITY
 Maintained production in TMT process for deformed bar
 Collected and analyzed rejection data and performed corrective actions accordingly
 Mechanical testing of re-bars and characterization
 Statistically maintained Quality of the Product(Deformed Bar) using six sigma methodology
 Ensured proper utilization of the raw materials for minimization of wastes and reduction of overhead costs
 Supervised engineers and technicians to maintain smooth running of the production process
 Maintained communications between customers and production team based on quality requirements
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
 Industrial training at Triple Super Complex Ltd (TSPCL), Chittagong, Bangladesh.
 Training on “Gambit” & “Fluent” organized by Bangladesh Society of Mechanical Engineers (BSME).
 Six Sigma (Green belt) at North Carolina A&T State University
ACHIEVEMENT
 Advanced Certificate on Waste Management.
 Department of Energy-Savannah River Site (DOE-SPS) Scholarship Award.
 Research and Teaching Assistantships for PhD at North Carolina A&T State University
ACTIVITIES
 Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) (2006-).
 Member of National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) (2015-)
 Member of Bangladesh Society of Mechanical Engineers (BSME) (2006-2007).
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
 Kabir, A, Lemongo, I.J. and Fernandez, A., “An assessment of available ocean current hydrokinetic energy near the
North Carolina shore”, Journal of Renewable Energy, 80 (2015), 301-307
 Kabir, A, Lemongo, I.J. and Fernandez, A., “Hydrokinetic energy resource assessment of the Gulf Stream near Cape
Hatteras, North Carolina”, Proceedings of the 33rd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering,
OMAE2014
 Kabir, A., (2015) An Assessment of Available Hydrokinetic Energy of the Gulf Stream near Cape Hatteras, North
Carolina. Dissertation, North Carolina A&T State University
 Kabir, A, Lemongo, I.J. and Fernandez, A., “An Assessment of the Available Hydrokinetic Power of the Gulf Stream
near Cape Hatteras, North Carolina”, Poster Presentation at Energy Ocean International Conference 2013
 Kabir, A, Lemongo, I.J. and Fernandez, A., “An Assessment of the Available Hydrokinetic Power of the Gulf Stream
near Cape Hatteras, North Carolina”, Poster Presentation at 2nd Annual Graduate Student Poster Competition at North
Carolina A&T State University, 2013.