1. Ali GhavamiUS Permanent Resident
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
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2. Droplet Motion for the 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
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3. Teaching Assistant, Fluid Mechanics 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
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4. English Proficiency
TOEFL iBT Tehran, 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
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