Faihim Ahmed
El Paso
Summary
Dynamic Mechanical Design Engineer with a proven track record at Bangladesh Japan Information Technology, excelling in 3D modeling and project management. Expertise in combustion kinetics and reaction design, complemented by strong analytical skills and proficiency in CAD software. Adept at leading teams to achieve engineering excellence and ensure safety compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso
09.2024 - Current
- Modelling, Experiment and theoretical analysis of reaction kinetics
- Chemical Kinetic mechanisms & Combustion
Mechanical Design Engineer
Bangladesh Japan Information Technology (BJIT) Limited
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Manufacturing 3D Modelling & Drafting
- Machine, Equipment, Product and Sheet Metal Design
- Project Management & Client Handling
Assistant Manager
Akij Group Limited
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Oversaw mechanical construction of oil tanks, fractionation columns, and reactors
- Supervised Maintenance
- Managed engineering drawings, team supervision, and safety compliance
Graduate Research Assistant and Engineer
Combustion & Green Environment Lab, ANU
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Designed combustion reactions for various fuels to support performance evaluation and kinetic modeling.
- Conducted experimental measurement of Laminar Flame Speed (LFS) and Markstein Length for premixed flames using standardized setups.
- Analyzed flame propagation characteristics to assess fuel reactivity, flame stability, and stretch sensitivity
Education
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX, USA05.2027
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Andong National University
South Korea05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Khulna University of Engineering & Technology
Bangladesh05.2015
Skills
- Combustion of Fuel and chemical kinetics
- Chemical Kinetics
- Gas chromatography & Mass spectrometry
- Fuel pyrolysis
- Reaction Design
- Schlieren Technique
- Graph Neural Network
- Density Functional Theory
- Jet stirred Reactor
- Pyro probe
- LabVIEW
- Computer/Software
- Programming language: C/C, Python, MATLAB
- CAD Software: Solid Works, AutoCAD, Siemens NX
- Simulation software: Ansys, Cantera, LAMMPS
Projects
1. US Department of Transportation, Title: Quantification of NOx Emissions from Transient Vehicle Operations in Hilly Terrains, 2025 – 2026,
2.Oxygen-Enriched Combustion Technology Verification Service for SCR Furnace, LG, Korea
Awards
- Academic Achievement Scholarship (2019)
- ANU Global Leader Scholarship (2017)
- Banga-Bandhu Science & Technology Fellowship (2017–2019), Ministry of Science & Technology, Bangladesh,
- KUET Technical Scholarship (2011-2015)
- Managing Director Gold Award of Sonali Bank Ltd. for outstanding Result in Higher Secondary (2010),
- Chairman Gold Award of Sonali Bank Ltd. For outstanding Result in Secondary (2008)
Affiliations
- Andong Patrol Police Award, Andong National University, July 2019
- Secretary, Muslim Student Association, The University of Texas at El Paso, September 2024 – Present
Publications
- Faihim Ahmed, Ki Yong Lee, An Experimental Study of Laminar Flame Speed and Markstein Length of N-Dodecane/Methyl Decanoate/air premixed flames, Journal of Mechanical Sci. and Tech., [Will be online 08/01/2025] (MEST-D-25-00158)
- Evan M. Griffin, Faihim Ahmed, Md Nawshad Arslan Islam, Jaeyoung Cho, Structure-Property Relationship of Ring Opening Energies in Mono and Polycycloalkanes for Aviation Fuel, 14th U.S. National Combustion Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, March 16-19, 2025
- F. Ahmed, K. Y Lee, Measurement of Laminar Flame Speed and Markstein Length of premixed Flames for the mixture of N-Dodecane and Methyl Decanoate, 58th KOSCOSymposium, South Korea, 2019
- Faihim Ahmed, Yong Hee Won, Ki Yong Lee, Flashback Intensity in Oxygen enriched Methane Premixed Flames, 57th KOSCO Symposium, South Korea, 2018.
Area of Research
- Combustion
- Propulsion
- Additive Manufacturing
- Additive Material for Space Applications
- Composite Materials
- Reaction Kinetics
- Renewable Energy
- Smart Materials
- Energy Harvesting & Storage
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
Weblinks
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faihim-ahmed-033a64128/
- Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Faihim-Ahmed-2
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=b10yvgeAAAAJ&hl=en
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
The University of Texas at El Paso
09.2024 - Current
Mechanical Design Engineer
Bangladesh Japan Information Technology (BJIT) Limited
06.2023 - 06.2024
Assistant Manager
Akij Group Limited
10.2020 - 12.2022
Graduate Research Assistant and Engineer
Combustion & Green Environment Lab, ANU
09.2017 - 08.2019
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At El Paso
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Andong National University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Khulna University of Engineering & Technology
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