I am Ph.D. student at Wright State University. My research area is computational mechanics and design optimization. I mainly focused on design optimization for coupled fluid-solid interaction problems with applications to aerospace vehicles.

1. Koorosh Gobal
gobal.2@wright.edu ○ (714) 615 – 2962
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (Anticipated: September 2016)
Concentration: Multidisciplinary Design and Optimization
Wright State University (WSU), Dayton, OH
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (June 2012)
Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
Thesis: CFD Modelling of Particle Deposition in Human Respiratory Tracts
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
 Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Abaqus, Nastran, ANSYS
 Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD): ANSYS Fluent, CFX, OpenFOAM, XFOIL
 Structural Design Optimization
 Reliability-based Design
 Structural Health Monitoring
 Computer Aided Design (CAD): SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD, Seimens NX
 Data Acquisition and Analysis
 Computer Programming Languages: C++, Java, Python, MATLAB
 Technical Presentation/Writing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Assistant (2012 – Present)
Ohio Center of Excellence for Product Reliability and Optimization (CEPRO)
WSU, Dayton, OH
o Researched methods for the design of aerospace structures under aero-elastic loads using multidisciplinary
design optimization (MDO) techniques
o Developed custom computational fluid dynamics software for viscous flows with immersed boundary technique
o Collaborated with Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Air Vehicles Directorate & Virginia Tech
o Involved in proposal preparations and grant writing for research team
o Completed quarterly and annual progress reports submitted to AFRL research sponsors
o Presented research work at annual technical and advisory committee meetings
o Reliability analysis of wing-box to uncertainties in lifting surfaces shape and material defects
o Calculate aerodynamic loads for NACA series airfoil using XFOIL
o Design optimization of wing-box due to static aeroelastic loads based on panel method
o Validation of aerodynamic Pistion theory and CFD code with wind tunnel data for double wedge lifting surface
Structural Design Engineer (2010 – 2012)
Sangin Dandeh Company
Tehran, Iran
o Designed stone crusher gearbox using Abaqus
o Scanned and modeled different blades modules for use in spur gear production
o Disassembled and prepared drawings for gearbox components
o Prepared technical reports for designed components
HVAC Engineer (2009 – 2010)
Ashna Tech Company
Tehran, Iran
o CFD modeling of clean rooms using ANSYS Fluent/Gambit
o Designed cleanroom ventilation system according to ISO14644
o Design and CFD simulation of PEM impactor for monitoring the aerosols within a carpentry shop

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Power Plant Engineer (Intern) (June – Aug 2010)
MAPNA Group, Iran Power Plant Projects Management Company
Tehran, Iran
o Conducted thermal modeling of heat transfer in gas turbine pipelines
o Design of a multi-pass shell and tube heat exchanger for preheating gas turbine vapor feed
o Designed thermal insulation for pipelines according to ASTM standard
Mechanical Engineer (Intern) (June – Aug 2009)
FARAB Company, Energy and Water Projects
Tehran, Iran
o Developed a MATLAB code for selecting bolts of the hydro-turbine casing according to VDI2230
o Developed CFD models for flow through a butterfly valve using ANSYS Fluent
o Propeller modeling for a medium size ship and investigating the shaft angle on its performance using CFD
JOURNAL ARTICLES
 Gobal, K., Grandhi, R. V., and Kolonay, R. M. “Continuum Sensitivity Analysis for Structural Shape Design
Variables Using Finite-Volume Method.” AIAA Journal, Vol. 53, No. 2, 2014, pp. 347-355.
 Vasu, A., Gobal, K., and Grandhi, R. V. “A computational methodology for determining the optimum re-peening
schedule to increase the fatigue life of laser peened aircraft components.” International Journal of Fatigue, Vol. 70,
2015, pp. 395-405.
PEER REVIEWED CONFERENCE PAPERS
 Gobal, K., and Grandhi, R. V. “An Immersed Boundary Approach for Sensitivity Analysis of Fluid-structure
Interactions.” 11th World Congress on Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization 7th - 12th, June 2015,
Sydney, Australia
 Gobal, K., and Grandhi, R. V. “Aerodynamic Sensitivity Analysis based on Modified Navier-Stokes Equations.”
15th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, 16th - 20th, June 2014, Atlanta, GA
 Gobal, K., and Grandhi, R. V. “Nonlinear Aeroelastic Analysis of High Aspect-Ratio Wings Using Immersed
Boundary Technique” 53rd AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, 5th - 9th, January 2015, Kissimmee, FL
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
 American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) (2014 – Present)
HONORS
 Recipient of University Assistantship Award at WSU (2012)
 Recipient of Graduate Research Assistantship at WSU (2013 – Present)
 Reviewer of AIAA Journal (2014 – Present)
 Ranked 84 among more than 600,000 attendees in the undergraduate studies entry exam (2006)
MISCELLANEOUS
 Volunteer graphic designer at Tehran’s Council of Mobeds. (June – Aug 2011)
 Volunteer organizer of sport competitions and cultural events at Zoroastrian Students Association. (2008 – 2012)