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- 1. Ali GhavamiUS PermanentResident 7205 Hart Lane, Apartment No. 2038, Austin, Texas, 78731 (512) 359-2223 | alighavami13@gmail.com | alighavami | alighavami1371 Educational Background Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Tehran, Iran Sharif University of Technology 2011-2015 GPA: 18.68/20.00 High school Diploma in Mathematics and Physics Tehran, Iran Mofid 2 High School & Pre-University 2007-2011 GPA: 19.90/20.00 Research Interests • Thermodynamics • Fluid Mechanics • Heat and Mass Transfer • Computational Fluid Dynamics • Fluid Structure Interactions • Combustion • Energy Conservation Honors & Awards 2016 Georgia Institute of Technology President’s Fellowship, Georgia, USA 2014 Merit-basedAdmissionOffertotheM.Sc. programattheMechanicalEngineeringDepartment, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran 2014 Ranked 4 among 130 Mechanical Engineering students of the class of 2011, Mechanical Engi- neering Department, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran 2011 Ranked 199 in the nation-wide university entrance examination for BS among more than 400,0000 participants, Iran 2011 Top Student Award, Ranked 1 among about 75 students of the major “Mathematics and Physics”, Mofid 2 Pre-University, Tehran, Iran 2010 Top Student Award, Ranked 1 among about 75 students of the major “Mathematics and Physics”, Mofid 2 High School, Tehran, Iran Selected Course Projects Rotational Flow Field for the course Introduction to CFD Supervised by: Prof. M. T. Manzari Spring 2015 • Calculating the distribution of a scalar quantity in the purely rotational flow field by using two finite volume schemes, the flow field got unstructural triangle meshed by finite difference schemes, by means of C++, Tecplot and ParaView Girid Generator for the course Introduction to CFD Supervised by: Prof. M. T. Manzari Spring 2015 • Develop a two-dimensional structured grid generator which works based on ELLIPTIC PDE solvers, by means of C++ and Tecplot February 27, 2016 1
- 2. Droplet Motion forthe course Interfacial Fluid Mechanics Supervised by: Dr. Ali Moosavi Fall 2014 • Investigationthemovementofadropletinamicrochannelundertheinfluenceofdifferenttemperaturegradientsandsimulation of droplet motion by means of ANSYS Fluent Suspension System for the course Automatic Control Supervised by: Dr. Hossein Nejat Spring 2014 • Designed PID and LEAD controller for suspension system of automobile and simulated it by means of MATLAB Simulink and V-Realm Builder Elevator for the course Machine Element Design II Supervised by: Dr. Behzadipour Spring 2014 • Design and modeling of an elevating system utilized in apartments, including the design and modeling of an elevator, a gear box, shafts, ball bearings, a winch and the system structure as well as the choice of proper electric motor and wire ropes Annular Fin for the course Heat Transfer I Supervised by: Dr. Ali Moosavi Spring 2014 • Solving heat transfer equations by means of MATLAB for angular fin and modeling it using ANSYS Couette Flow for the course Fluid Mechanics II Supervised by: Prof. Seif Spring 2014 • Simulated couette flow for Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids and studying behavior of fluids in the narrow gap of a journal bearing using ANSYS Fluent Shaping Machine for the course Dynamics of Machinery Supervised by: Dr. Behzadipour Fall 2013 • Modeling of a shaping machine by means of MATLAB Simulink and designing the appropriate flywheel as well as the choice of proper electric motor Car Lifter for the course Machine Element Design I Supervised by: Dr. Hossein Nejat Spring 2013 • Designed portable car lifter that can be disassembled Projects & Research Activities Fluid Structure Interaction (FSI), B.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Supervised by: Prof. M. T. Manzari 10/2014 - 05/2015 • Studying the movement of small soft balls inside tubes and investigating its application for cleaning tubes of heat exchangers by the aid of numerical simulation and ANSYS Fluent as well as conducting some scientific experiments for evaluating the motion of soft balls in different conditions Fuel Tank Thermal Loss Calculation, Internship I in Mapna Group Mapna Group, Tehran, Iran Supervised by: Dr. Ali Moosavi 06/2014 - 09/2014 • Calculated oil storage tank thermal loss, sized steam pipe, and optimized heat exchangers in two gas turbine power plants by considering weather condition Teaching Experiences Teaching Assistant, Dynamics Sharif University of Technology Instructor: Dr. Hossein Nejat Fall 2014 • Clarifying ambiguoues points for students, Preparing homeworks, Grading exams and homeworks February 27, 2016 2
- 3. Teaching Assistant, FluidMechanics I Sharif University of Technology Instructor: Prof. M. Saeed Seif, Dr. Ali Moosavi Fall 2014 • Clarifying ambiguoues points for students, Preparing homeworks, Grading exams and homeworks Teaching Assistant, Strength of Material I Sharif University of Technology Instructor: Dr. Navid Arjmand Fall 2013 • Clarifying ambiguoues points for students, Preparing homeworks, Grading exams and homeworks Voluntary Teaching at Khane Elme Farahzad Khane Elme Farahzad, Tehran, Iran Supervisor: Mr. Alireza Joybar 03/2014 - 03/2015 • Teaching Mathematics and Persian Language voluntarily to orphans and child labour as well as Afghan students who are not allowed to study Related Passed Courses Interfacial Fluid Mechanics grade: 19.1/20.0 Fall 2014 instructor: Dr. Ali Moosavi Heat Transfer I grade: 19.0/20.0 Spring 2014 instructor: Dr. Ali Moosavi Fluid Mechanics II grade: 19.5/20.0 Spring 2014 instructor: Prof. Seif (Top Mark) Fluid Mechanics I grade: 19.0/20.0 Spring 2013 instructor: Dr. Amir Shamloo Numerical Computations grade: 19.5/20.0 Spring 2013 instructor: Dr. Vatankhah (Top Mark) Strength Of Materials II grade: 20.0/20.0 Spring 2013 instructor: Dr. Navid Arjmand (Top Mark) Thermodynamics I grade: 20.0/20.0 Spring 2013 instructor: Dr. Hossein Afshin (Top Mark) Engineering Math grade: 20.0/20.0 Spring 2013 instructor: Dr. Moin Karami (Top Mark) Dynamics grade: 19.0/20.0 Fall 2012 instructor: Dr. Ahmadian (Top Mark) Strength Of Materials I grade: 20.0/20.0 Fall 2012 instructor: Dr. Navid Arjmand (Top Mark) Differential Equation grade: 20.0/20.0 Fall 2012 instructor: Dr. Ali Hashemi (Top Mark) Work Experiences Book Editor Fadak Publication, Tehran, Iran Authored by: Prof. M. Seif 06/2014 - 06/2015 • Scientific Editor of a Persian Fluid Mechanics Textbook, Ed., Fadak Istatis Publication Engineering Intern at Narin Energy Company Narin Company, Tehran, Iran Supervised by: Dr. Noori 09/2014 - 01/2015 Engineering Intern at Mapna Group Mapna Group, Tehran, Iran Supervised by: Dr. Ali Moosavi 06/2014 - 09/2014 February 27, 2016 3
- 4. English Proficiency TOEFL iBTTehran, Iran total 95/120 (subscores: Reading 24, Listening 27, Speaking 20, Writing 24) 11/2014 GRE General Tehran, Iran Quantitative 170, Verbal Reasoning 147, Analytical Writing 3.5 11/2014 Computer Skills • Software Skills – ANSYS FLUENT, ADINA – Gambit, Tecplot, ParaView – SolidWorks, AutoCAD – MATLAB Simulink – EES – Microsoft Office • Languages/Programming – C – C++ – MATLAB – LaTeX Hobbies • Reading Books • Watching Movie • Listening to Rock and Pop Music • Swimming • Running • Soccer • Hanging out with friends • Community Work References • Navid Arjmand, Assistant Professor B.Sc. Advisor School of Mechanical Engineering E-Mail: arjmand@sharif.edu Phone: (+98) 21-66165684 • Mohammad Said Seif, Professor School of Mechanical Engineering E-Mail: seif@sharif.edu Phone: (+98) 21-66165549 • H. Nejat Pishkenari, Assistant Professor School of Mechanical Engineering E-Mail: nejat@sharif.ir Phone: (+98) 21-66165543 • M. T. Manzari, Professor B.Sc. Thesis Supervisor School of Mechanical Engineering E-Mail: mtmanzari@sharif.edu Phone: (+98) 21-66165689 • Ali Moosavi, Associate Professor School of Mechanical Engineering E-Mail: moosavi@sharif.ir Phone: (+98) 21-66165681 • Said Behzadipour, Assistant Professor School of Mechanical Engineering E-Mail: Behzadipour@sharif.edu Phone: (+98) 21-66165542 February 27, 2016 4